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Evening journal., 1891-04-08
HIS VARIED CAREER.

He Did About Everything, but Su cceed-
ed Only as a Circus Man.
Few men in civil life have enjoyed such
a varied career as T. H. Barnum, and his
name for years has been household word
in every civilized country on the globe,
On July 5, 1870 there was born in the
town Of Bethel, Conn, child who was
called after his maternal grandfather.
Phineas Taylor Barnum. The child at an
early age manifested an inclination TO ac-
cumulate money, and when twelve years
old made his maiden trip to New York be
hind drove Of fat cattle. Phineas aver.
sion to farming was the cause OF the elder
Barnum starting him In business as a gen
eral storekeeper. His father died in 1926,
insolvent causing young Barnum to lose
his store. Though having a mother and
her five children to support he started out
undaunted, and secured position as clerk
in a store in a nearby town.
The following year found him manag.
ing the store Of his uncle in Brooklyn, but
this life became distasteful to him and he
soon quilted it to open porter house on
his own account, which was shortly dis
posed of to good advantage.
HIS Life as an Editor.
In 1929 he married Miss Charity Hallett.
He was now engaged in the lottery bust
ness, which very soon developed into an
extensive enterprise, and Barnum had
agencies in every town for thirty miles
around Bethel. During all this time he
dabbled in various other fields Of enter
prise. He became book agent, a news
paper correspondent and eventually pro
prietor Of The Herald of Freedom The
Herald was somewhat unguarded in its
expressions of opinion. and the young ed
itor languishei in Jail several months as a
result
She Wasn't washington's Nurse.
In 1884 all his interests were disposed of
and Barnum removed to New York and
openeda boarding house in Franklin street.
At last he found his true vocation. In the
summer of 1895 he purchased an old negro
woman from Snowman, who proved to
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An italians Deadiv peod.

SYRACUSE, ~ ", April e.-Niceolo Da-
vita, an Italian was shot and killed in
the public market place here last night
by fellow countryman named Antonio
Guiglielmi. The men occupied adjoining
fruit stands and feud is said TO have
existed between the two for the past two
years. At ten o'clock the men quarreled
which ended in Guiglielmi drawing a re-
volver and shooting Davita through the
head. When the latter fell Guiglielmi
stood over him and fired three times into
his prostrate body. An officer rushed up
at this moment and the revolver was then
turned upon him, but the officer was too
quick for the murderer and knocked him
down with a blow Of his club and disarmed
him. Guiglielmi, who is one Of the wealth.
est Italians in the city, claims that Davita
drew knife on him and that he shot in
self defense.
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Harry ponornn rurns un.

NEW HAVEN, April s--Young Harry
Donovan, who was kidnapped from his
home in this city short time ago, has been
found Mr.. Donovan discovered his boy
near Bay Shore, Long Island, at lonely
farmhouse, many miles distant from any
other dwelling Mr. Donovan states that
in company with his attorney and Miss
Leete the woman who aided the kidnap-
ers, he visited Bay Shore. There he as
certained that Mrs. Rankin disappeared
with the boy, being helped by man named
Howells 1t seems that this woman last
Friday took the night train to New Lon
don with the boy, going next TO Greenport,
where she took another train to Bay Shore.
Donovan says he has instructed his attor-
ney to prosecute Mrs. Rankin for the pur-
pose Of sending her either to Jail or to an
ASYLUM
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pronounced than the previous attacks had
been that the attending physicians became
convinced that the great Snowman l~
but a few more hours of life left MIR
BRrnum suffered a good deal Of pain, and
seemed to realize that he could not live
much longer, but be spoke Of his approach.
ing end with calmness, and told his physi-
clans when all hope was gone that he
wished 10 be given sedatives which would
aliay his pain aud make his death a.
peaceful as possible The first sedAtive
was given a little after 10 o'clock yester
day morning and was understood by th,
patient and his family to mean that the
end was near.
Watched by His Faithful Wife.
Mrs. Barnnm remained at her husbands
side throughout the night At about 4
o'clock yesterday morning the patient sunk
into a lethargy which was a condition Of
stupor rather than OF natural sleep. Il
was very difficult 10 arouse him from this
state, and faint CLEAN Of recognition in
his eyes alone indicated that ne had any
knowledge Of his surroundings Thus
matters went on until about 10 a. m Al
that hour he was again aroused, and his
mental faculties appeared to be brighter
/ All OF his friends and relatives were in the
chamber and the scene was deeply pa
thetic one. Mr., Barnum was fully con
scious but unable 20 speak, and the afIec
tionate messages he conveyed with his eye
TO his weeping loved ones were more ex
pressive than words. Rev MI. Fisher
bent over him and spoke words Of religion,
consolation, TO which Mr. Barnum hall
nodded his head in assent.
The End Was Peaceful
About II o'clock another sedative wa
| given him and soon afterward he sank into
a peaceful sleep. At $3.50 Mr. Barnun
sank into a comatose condition, and from
this condition he never rallied, and whel
the end finally came il was peaceful ant
to all appearances painless. The physi
clans say that Mr. Barnum had no organi,
disease whatever, the enfeebled heart ac
tion which had been noticed for the pas
few months being due, in the opinion o
his physicians, to a gradual failure Of hi
mental powers, resulting from old age.
A Private Funeral.
Mr.. Barnum, in general way, Ind pre-
scribed directions for his funeral III
wished il to be Of a strictly private charnc
ter, He directed that the interment shoull
be in the Mountain Grove cemetery, wher
several years ago he erected a massiv,
granite monument Of simple design Thl
funeral services win be held in the Nortl
Congregational church on Friday and viii
be conducted by Rev. l. b. Fisher the
Universalist pastor assisted by Rev. C. r.
Palmer, Of the North congregational
church. An effort will probably be mad,
to induce the family to have the obsequiei
public, but the family, from present indi
cations, viii strictly adhere TO the wishe,
Of the deceased
Mr. Barnum said not long ago that h,
would give 81 00Oif he had not looked upor
General Grants face after death. "The las
impression one receives OF another re
mains through life, " said he, "and on that
account wish no one to view my remaini
after Pm dead l want the impression
formed Of the public in life and strength I,
| remain y
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pARNeLps ALLEGED MARRIAGE.
The Lady Is said to Be Mrs. o'Shea'
Oldest Dnmghter.

The Lady Is said to Be Mrs. o'shea's
oldest Daughter.
LONDON, April S-The parnellite mem
bers Of parliament continue to affect ignor
ance on the subject OF Parnell's alleged
marriage TO the oldest daughter OF Mrs.
OiShea, while the friends of Captain O'Shea
declare the story TO be a canard. The ex.
treme privacy of the marriage, if it has
occurred, is attributed to the fact that the
young woman, although twenty-one years
OF age, is a ward in chancery, and her mar
riage could not be lawfully solemnized
without the consent OF the court
Parnell, in the event of such a marriage
would be open to prosecution Several Of
Parnell's admirers affect to believe that
Parnell was never improperly intimate
with Mrs. O'Shea, but that he visited the
daughter secretly, with the consent Of the
mother, and was married TO the daughter
with the mothers consent, but unknown
TO the father. However, while giving this
as theory, the Parnellites deny all knowl-
edge of the facts.
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1E IS FosTERls CHOICE.
Lorenzo crounge Appointed Assistar
Secretary of the Treasury.

Lorenzo Croun2e Appointed Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, April S--Secretary Foster
having rendered the Office Of assistant sec
retary Of the treasury to Representative
Lorenzo Crounze of Nebraska, that gen
tleman has signihed his Willingness to ac.
cept, and he will within few days be ap.
pointed by the president.
Mr., Crounze, who is a personal friend Of
Secretary Foster, will take the Office va.
Gated by General Bateheller, Of New York
Lorenzo Crounze was born in Schoharit
county, n. ". in 1884, received an academic.
al education, aud in 1855 began the prae,
tice OF law in Montgomery county. When
the war broke out he raised a battery OF
artillery and entered the army KS captain
He was wounded and resigned his com
mission after a years service. In 1866 b,
went to Nebraska where he became a
member Of the territorial legislature ano
assisted in framing the present state con
stitution. Later he was elected an asso
ciate justice Of the supreme court, and a
the expiration Of the term served in tn,
Forty-third aud Forty-fourth sessions q
congress. lie was q member Of the com
mittees on fortifications and Of the militia
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A GREAT SNOWMAN GONE
Death of Phineas t. Barnum at
Bridgeport.
ELS BRAVE FIGHT is FINISHED

For Twenty-oue Weeks lie Battlod with
the Gri4 4 stroyer, but Gave Up at
Last-Incidents Of the Remarkable Ca
reer OF the Famous Circus Man.
BRpGEroRT, Conn, April s-p n Bar
mum, the great Snowman, is dead lie
passed away at or last evening in the
.preseneeof his family and intimate friends
Among the sorrowing group in the room
when the end came were Mrs. Barnum.
Rev l.. b Fisher, Mrs. Thompson, his
daughter; Mrs. Clarke, Of New York a
granddaughter; Miss May Read his neice.
Mrs Bushtelle, another daughter, Clinton
II. Seeley, his grandson and principal heir.
Benjamin Fish, Mrs. Barnum's brether,
Dr. Hubbard, Mrs Rikeman. the house.
keeper, and the nurse. Mr. Barnums
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GenernI Pike.s obseoul.s,

WASHINGTON, April s-The supreme
council has decided to hold the Masonic
memorial services over General Albert
Pike at the Congregational church Thurs
day, at midnight. The religious cere-
monies viii take place at Ascension church
Friday afternoon, Rev. DR.. Elliott oficias-
ing Until the gentlemen who have been
selected as pallbearers send their responses
their names will be withheld from publa-
cation. The interment will be at Oak Hil1
cnn1efnrV
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To Appeal Another EIectriolde Case.

To Appeal Another EIectrioide Case.
NEW York, April s--Judge Cullen, III
the supreme court, Brooklyn, has denied
an application for the discharge of Nicola
Trezza, who is under sentence to be put to
death during the week beginning April 2
for the murder Of Alexander Salvano. The
discharge was asked for on these grounds.
First-Fhat after Trezza's appeal to the
court Of appeals he should have remained
in Jail, but was confined in the Sing Sing
prison. Second-That the proposed punish
ment is contrary to the state and federal
constitutions. Counsel for Trezza says he
will get the case before the federal courts
for a review.
Evening journal., 1891-04-08
Free Bait for Americans.

HALIFAX, n. S, April s.-A ST. Johns
(Newfoundland) special to The Evening
Mail says the publication Of the draft Of
the convention between this colony and
the United States, together with the cor.
respondence, has completely turned public
sentiment against the proposal The New
foundland government has instructed its
officials to refuse licenses for bait to all
Canadian vessels and TO give them To the
Americans free. Public sentiment con.
demns this policy.
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savs snrecl.eIs ~ NJ A. n.

NEW YORK, April s-Henry C. Have
meyer denies the truth OF the reports
telegraphed from Philadelphia to th@
effect that an agreement had been reached
between Claus Spreckels and the sugsR
trust Any reported agreement made im
San Francisco by J. Craig Havemeyer ana
Spreckels was entirely outside Of the line@
Of the old sugar trust, and would nos
affect the american Refining company ins
any way.
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TO KILL THE CAR.
A Man with a Revolver and a Poisoned
PHI Arrested.

A EIan with Revolver and "a Poisoned
PHI Arrested.
ST. PETERSBURG, April s-An attempt
on the life Of the car was frustrated Mon
day The car and czarina were reviewing
the imperial guards at their quarters An
extremely select and limited number Of
spectators had been invited. A sallow
faced man Of the southern type was admit
ted on a ticket and took his place near
where the car would stand
His refusal to remove his overcoat excit-
ed suspicion. Upon being again requested
he consented aud retired TO the ante room
He was arrested, when a revolver and &
globule supposed to contain poison were
found in his pockets. He gave the name
Of Shameikin, and declared that the glob
ule contained medicine
Evening journal., 1891-04-08

illness and con
finemcnt TO the
house began TWEEN
Is one weeks ago
and during this
period there have
been frtsluentfuc
tuatious in his
condition Tbt
change for tn,
worse, which os
Cured Mon day
night, was how
ever Gouupli iuorf
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The centrn1-ReadInr Deal.

NEW York, April s.-An announcement
was made yesterday that the relations OF
the Central and Reading companies had
been readjusted. Details are not now
known, but it is said that the new traffic
agreement gives the Vanderbilts all the
advantages they could obtain through con
troll Of the stock.
Evening journal., 1891-04-08
Denied Judge Demlng,s Juri.dietiou

NEW HAVEN, April s.-The political
muddle is likely to be brought before the
supreme court shortly. The term for
which Judge Deming, of the common
pleas court, was elected expired March 81.
He claimed to hold over and has continued
TO hold court. In a minor case the lawyers
for the defense refused to put in any besti-
mony, and on the conviction of their client
raised the question Of want Of jurisdic-
tion and will carry it to the supreme
court. The common pleas court adjourned
yesterday for lack of funds, the le.gis-
lature having adjourned without passing
any appropriation bills.
Evening journal., 1891-04-08

Edward Parvis lives at No. 503 West sixth
street, and is employed by hs Harlan and
HoilingswOrth Com 1any. In an interview
with reporter at his house the other evening
he said; II had catarrh for about a Year.
had violent headache and pains over my eyes
and duh feeling. There was a dropping OF
mucus In my throat, Whicn made me hawk
and sDit q great deal -
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To defend tbe Indicted Men.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, April S.-A fund for
the defense of the clothing workers of
ficials now under indictment is being
raised The Helping Tailors' assembly
has donated $3.50 and the Boss Tailors
assembly 1852. The national officers left
today for Philadelphia, where they will
confer with Grand Master Workman Pow
derly Thursday night they will attend
the mass meeting in Cooper Union, New
~
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A Strike on che Rurllnrtou.

LINCOLN, Neb., April s.-Thirty more
Burlington switchmen have gone on strike
and eight trainmen were discharged for
sympathizing with them. Ten non-union
switchmen have been employed thus far,
and the company hopes to fill all the va
cancies by tomorrow. 1t is probable the
strike may bsrome general.
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The show win Continue.
Comptroller staub's Answer.

HARTFORD, April s.-Counsel for State
Comptroller Staub have filed an answer
TO the application for writ Of mandamus
made by Executive Secretary Brainard.
The answer AYERS that Brainard is not the
executive secretary and therefore there is
no money due him. No date has as yet
been set for argument OF the application
in the superior court.
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Have YOQBeen Paying
n

a low price for poorly made,
i'll fitting clothing, with the
mistaken idea that it was cheap
Have you wondered why most
men look better dressed than
YOURSELF Don't buy cheap
clothing it is dear at any price.
Pay fair price. We're ex
perienced in the making, buy
ing and selling of clothing, we
know what wears we'll and how
it should be made, and we pay
particular attention that no
garment goes out Of our store
but what we can recommend
We handle no shoddy. Oul
working Trousers and Overalls
should be worn by every labor
er and mechanic. They are
guaranteed not to rip. watch
and rule pocket in every pair
SO cents for Overalls; ST. 90 fol
working Pants, jean or cotton
Visit our Boys and Chill
dren's departments We are
doing an immense trade; never
done better.
Strictly one price, and if dis
satisfied with your purchase, WI
will return your money.
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GORDON HEIGHTS.

Handsome building sites now for
sale The whole property is surveyed
and plotted, streets and avenues laid
cut and the most prominent Of them
are being graded and macadsmized or
paved. The land lies facing the South
Magnificent outlook aud views from
all parts Of the property The Public
Buildings in Philadelphia can be seen
on any clear day. Unobstructed view
Of the Delaware river from Philsdel
phis 20 Fort Delaware Woodland
mostly Of fine old oak trees, rocks,
springs. &c. will be left as a park
We invite parties to 60 on the ground
and look over this property. Il is 10
minutes drive from the city and min
htes from p, w. B. railroad station.
An idea of it can be had by view
from the Court House VIII be
pleased to give further information
on show the property to anyone who
will call at cur tffice or address
GEO. R. T0WNSER D. & co
6l4 Market Street.
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tude for Che long
and unwavering confidence and support
they have given me covering a' rypntfuf
period Of a quarter OF a century Ia my ef-
forts 10 promote and defend, 50 far as I
have been able, their honor and welfare in
common with that Of all the people Of the
United States.
Ga In ceasing to be a senator | am proud
that / continue 20 be citizen ci our be-
loved commonwealth and that ! neg with
my fellow citizens in private lie continue
TO strive for the maintenance 81 those
principles OF liberty, equality aud justice
ia government which have, without the
shadow OF turning, animated them from
the foundation Of the republic a.n, sir,
very respectfully yours,
"GEoRGE f. EpNcNps.
"HIis Excellenoy, Carroll S. PAGE, Hyde
Park, WI
TO the vice Prcsident.
Senator Edmunds notified Yiar presi-
dent Morton, the president Of tae senate,
Of his resignation in a letter, OF which the
following is a copy;
"U. $. SENATE, WASHINGTON, April G. 1891.
"SIR-lt becomes my duty to inform you
that have sent 70 the governor of the
state Of Vermont my resignation Of the
Office OF senator Of the United states, to
take effect on Nov I next.
Accept sir, for yourself and the senate
my parting salutations, embracing per
sonal good wishes for all its members and
a confident good hope for it's future as
the sheet anchor OF the republic am,
sir, very respectively yours,
GEORGE F. EnagNDs
"The Hon. Levi y. Morton, yise presi-
dent Of the United States and president OF
the senate, Washington, d. c.
His Career.
George f. Edmunds was born To Rich
mond, VT, in 1928. He receivpfi d public
school education, studied law IN Burling-
ton, and was admitted to the hAr at
twenty-one He afterward made Burling-
ton his home When twenty-six years OF
age he entered politics and served five
years in the state Legislature, three Of
which were spent IN the speakeg'y chair
He was a member of the state stuAte and
it's presiding officer pro tenn. in iSJi-2 On
April 5, 1865, he went to the United States
senate under appointment 20 n'l The va
cancy caused by the death OF solomon
Foot, and was elected by the LEGISLATURES
for the remainder Of the term, ending on
March 4, 1859. He took a leadin- part ia
the debates on the reconstruct 30 Of the
south and other important ques'io Of
the day, and has been since returned at
each succeeding senatorial election.
He was one Of the members OF tac elect
oral commission in 1877. He opposed tho
admission Of Colorado 10 the Union when
the first application was made beeltise the
proposed constitution excluded colored
men from the elective franchise He also
strongly opposed President Grants San
Domingo policy. AS chairman o. the judi
ciary committee Of the senate he shaped
many .of the most important measures
passed by congress just after the war. The
initiation and passage Of the electoral com
mission bill and the Pacific rail uAd fund
ing act were largely due to his influence.
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A nipvcle rhIaf nreal,. .Tail.

ROCHESTER, N. T., April S-Jacob X
knoble, bicycle and horse thief, escaped
from the Monroe county Jail. While talk.
ing with his lawyer he rushed past him
and the turnkey and out Of the open door.
Evening journal., 1891-04-08
PUBLIC SALES.

nURTIC SALE OF COWS.-I WILL
selj az public sale, al Eli Harvey's barn.
adjoining Chadd's eord Hotel, on
MONDAY, APRIL i8, 1891.
At / o'clock p. m. twenty-five carefully
selected Fresh Cows and Springers, direct
from Cumberland county, Pa. ALI will be
guaranteed az Re- presented.
Two and four months credit.
WILLIAM S. COOLEY.
J. II. SLAUGHTER, Auetioneer.
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EDMUNDS' CAREER ENDS
The Vermont Senator Hands
in His Resignation.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE

lie Says That Considerations Entirely
Personal Have Prompted Him to He-
tire from Public LEe--Hia Long career
as Representative Of Vermont.
WASHINGTON, April sSenator George
T. Edmunds, Of Vermont, who has eeen
in the senate Of the United States since
April, 1866, and nearly, it not quito. AN OF
that time one OF the Republican leaders.
has resigned, the resignation TO take effect
on Nov. next Here is a copy Of his let
ter rendering his resignation TO Tie gov
erpor Of Vermont;
Senator Edmunds' letter.
''UEITED STATES SENATE
WASHINGTON, ID. g. April 6, 1891.
SIR Considerations entirely PERSONAL
lead me TO tender to you, as the governor
Of the state Of Vermont, my resignation Of
the Office OF senator Of the United states,
the resignation TO take effect on the first
day Of November, A. ID. 1891
"This action has been for some time in
contemplation, and is finally decided ON
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senator Edmunds' letter


and conlnlunicat~
ed to gon at this
time III order that
{ h ere aa y be
ample tineto hear
and cor 4itler the
views o. tlie peo-
pie Of our state in
respect 10 the Sc
lection 81 my sue
cessor. KS t h II 3
terminating IN y
official relations
with the state L
beg 20 express to
her steaslislst, in
telligeni and pa
triotic citizens my
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4 FEEL LIKE ANOTHER FELLOW
WHAT EDWARD PARvTs or wIL
MINGToN SAID TO A REPORTER.

he Is Employed by the Harlan and Hol-
IfDgsworth Company and Resides on
West sixth Street.
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REAl ESTATE,


EOR SALE. CHEAP. AND on EASY
4 terms, the 3 ronmed houses. Nos SN and
sos Wright street. rear Eighth Avenue X. r.
station Apply at No COZ Washington street.
TOR RENT OR sALE-TW0 HOUSES
Il with stores. NO. 21l and 2l3 West Front
street. suitai le for any kind of business. II
desired the dwellings can be rented separate
from the stores. Apply TO
PHILIP G PLUNKETT
No. aa West Front street.
TOR RRNT-H USE NO. 1925 ADAMS
street. IL rooms: bath, front porch and
all modern eonyeniences. Apply to
WILLIAM N DREIN, 1923 Adams street.
EOR RERT-sTORE AND DWELLING.
A. No. i08 Market street. Apply, JOHN
FULLHER, 30 West Ninth street.
TOR RENT,-THREE ROOMS SUITABLE
IT Ton light manufacturing business OF
society meeting rooms: fronting on Market OF
shipley street. l6x65 l0x o. 1886; well u 81 ted
and ventilated. Entrance on both Market
and Shiplcy streets. Possession March 25th
JAMES MONAGHAN. 4la Market street.
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10. tU1 WFsI HIAIff HIhtfLt TN HIN'7NN3s
MY head would be stopped up in the morn
ings more than at nighr. / had pains In my
chest and used to feel duh all the time. l
had a tired feeling in the mornings and my
throat v as dry a great deal. About six weeks
ago / went to Drs. Mccoy and Wildman OF 80
Market street. Wilmington. and under theii
treatment eel lots better now. / don't have
any more trouble with my head now, and
don't hawk and spit nearly much. and the
dropping back IN my throat lent nearly 70
bad. don't have that tired. dull feeling and
I've gained in flesh, TOO, since I've been under
the treatment of Drs Mccoy and Wildman.
II feel like ano her fellow