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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-03
a TRUNK OF SILVER FOR as.
A Great Offer by a Reputable House.
Do You Want It?

A Great Offer by Reputable House.
Do You Want Itp
Realizing the sluggIshness Of trade gen
orally, and desiring to throw a little life
into business, and at the same time to place
within general reach an extraordinarily
handsome present, that is ordinarily within
the means of few. Messrs. NJ Sternberg g.
Bro, the reliable Broughton street jewellers
and diamond merchants, will innugurate
on TUESDAY, DEC. l, the PRESENTATION to
some fortunate customer of
A CASE Tor TRUNK OF SOLID SILVER,
containing seventy-five pieces of most
elaborately and artistically wrought SOLID
SILVER, VALUED AT $3.50.
Messrs. Sternberg desire TO impress
pointedly and emphatically on the public
mind that this is no claptrap or deceptive
scheme, but, on the contrary, is a plain,
practical business proposition that speaks
for ITSELF
The public is invited to call at our estab-
lishment and learn how easy 10 is to gain
possession Of present as beautiful and
useful as IL is valuable.
On and after Dec. l the case Of silver will
be exhibited in our window, and we are
certain that an inspection of it will stimu-
late trade in accordance with our designs.
Respectfully,
I'D N. STFRNBERG &. RIM
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T. J. Barnard of Atlanta is at the De
Soto.
Miss Eva Powell of Cordele is at the
Harnett house.
Albert A. Riley of Townsville is guest
Of the De Soto.
Uriah B. Harold Of Americas was In
the city yesterday.
R. W. Adams of White Springs, Fla, is
a guest OF the Screven.
Mrs. M. A. Shelton Of Atlanta is stop
ping at the Harnett house.
Henry s. Hertrog of Bainbridge, 8. G.,
Is registered at the Screven.
Capt. John O'Donnell OF Bainbridge was
in town yesterday, quartered at the Harnett
house
Miss Mamie Dunn left on the steamship
Chattahoochee last night for New York to
spend a few weeks with friends.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Mathilde Gothic and Mr.. Hermann LANCE
at the Lutheran church Wednesday, Dec. ..
Clifton A. E. Merritt is now head clerk of
the De Soto, where he will be for the season.
Mr.. Merritt was formerly proprietor of
Merritt's hotel In New York, and was also
connected with the Metropolitan of New
York for several years.
Capt. o. M. Carter gave a dinner at the
De Soto last night to quite number of his
friends. There were between forty and
fifty gentlemen present. The dinner was a
perfect one. The table was set N the
banquet hall and was arranged in the shape
of a cross. 1t was artistically decorated
with plants and cut flowers. Wax candles
filled the hall with a soft and mellow light
The dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by
every one and during the evening some very
complimentary things we're said Of Capt.
Carter and his work in connection with the
harbor improvement.
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-FOUR HEARTS MADE TWO.

Mr.. Williams and Miss Mordecai and
Mr.. Corners and Miss Gardner Mar
ried Last Night.
Mr.. Dsvant Williams and Miss Halle
Mordecai were married last night at s
o'clock at the residence of the brides
mother, No. 104 Habersham street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR..
Dripps, Of the Independent Presbyterian
church, in the parlors, which were decorated
to high. degree with ported plants and
choice flowers. Only the intimate friends
Of the bride and groom witnessed the mar
riage.
The bride wore a neat fitting slate-colored
silk drsss, trimmed with lace. and carried a
bouqTet of bride roses. In her hair was q
cluster of similar roses.
The groom is in chargeof Conner, Hull &
Co. 3 phosphate works at Port Royal, s. G.
He is a popular Savannahian. and for sew
eral years was connected with the Cotton
Press Association. The bride is handsome
and fascinating young lady, whose friends
are legion,
Mr.. P. J. Corners and Miss Naomi D.
Gardner were married last night at 7:30
O'Clock rat the residence of the brides
brothers1 Harry Gardner, No. 223 Bryan
street. Rev. Charles a Strong, rector Of
st. Johns church, performed the ceremony.
The attendants were Mr.. Fred Wamsley
and MisssIda Ware.1c
The Young couple were married in the
parlor under q mammoth wedding bell of
white roses with a clapper Of similar flow
ers. The room was Hastily decorated with
plants and presented pretty picture.
The bride wore a dress of white nuns
yelling and carried a bouquet OF bride roses.
A large number of friends witnessed the
ceremony, after which a reception of sew
eral hours was held. The presents were
handsome.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corners will leave this
morning for short bridal tour Of Florida.
They will reside at No. 30 MoDonough
street.
The groom 10 a well-known clerk in the
freight department of the Savannah, Flor
ida and Western railway and the bride is q
popular young lady.
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THE FAIR AT ITS HIGHT.
New Attractions Being Added Every
Day.

New Attractions Being ADDED Every
Day.
The st. Matthew's church fair at the Odd
Fellows hall was we'll attended yesterday
and last night. A number OF new contri-
buttons were made to the tables, the most
notable being a very generous donation by
Crohan q Dooner to the summer table, pre-
sided over by Mrs John Henderson.
A new feature will be introduced tonight.
1t win be the famous optical illusion known
as "Galatea," which has become standard
attraction at all large gatherings. Mr.. ].
p. Given has secured Prof. Piperno, with
his company of trained illusionists, TO give
the exhibition. There is no fake about this
It is most curious and interesting optical
illusion. The 'Galatea" will be shown
every night until the end of the fair.
The art gallery did good business last
night. "Maid of Orleans" was generally
agreed to be a very sweet representation,
and the Monument in Greece" and ruins
in China" were very much admired.
Several additions were made in the "Old
Curiosity Shop" yesterday. One Of the cu-
rious exhibits is box of gravel from the
Canary Islands in the Atlantic ocean
brought here in ballast by British steam
ship. The gravel has q peculiar appear
ance, resembling mustard seed, and when
looked a. through a microscope is seen TO
be highly polished, each grain having a
surface like ivory.
There are many interesting things at the
fair and il Is we'll worth a visit.
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WAITING FOR THE COMBINE.

Rice Mil Men About Given Up the
Eastern Capitalists.
The rice mill owners have about come to
the conclusion that the proposed rice mill
combine has been abandoned. The options
expire next Monday, and nothing has been
heard yet from the syndicate's representa-
tives looking to close of the DEAL
1t Is known that Hamilton Disston and
John d. Rockefeller, American capitalists,
were interested in the deal. Both are large
holders of Florida lands, and it is supposed
they expected to lnaugurate the cult alton
of rice upon a large scale. MIR. Disston was
In Savannah about three weeks ago upon
this business, and went from here to Now
Orleans,
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CINCINNATI FALLS IN.

The Most Important Endorsement of
the Deep Water Movement Yet.
One of the strongest Endorsements OF the
Savannah deep water movement was re-
ceived yesterday from Harry Brown. 1t is
this:
CINCINNATI, o., Dec. 2, 1891.
Board of trade and transportation has Just
given best indor- ement yet obtained.
n. G. BRowN.
Capt. Purse said last night when he re-
ceived the telegram from Mr.. Brown:
THAT is the most important Endorsement
we have yet received. Cincinnati is Just
on the dividing line and It's support will
have strong influence"
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RUMoRs TO AFFECT THE MARKET.
That is Gen. Alexander's Opinion OF
the Latest Terminal Story.

That is Gen. Alexander's Opinion OF
the Latest Terminal Story.
Gen. Alexander was asked for an opinion
yesterday upon the latest Terminal rumors
about the assessment Of $40 per share upon
the common stock, and also the issue of
additional 5 per cent. bonds. He said he
had no further information upon the SUBJ
ject than the published story, and therefore
didn't feel that he could express any
opinion.
Just at the present time" said Gen.
Alexander, "rurnors~ are prolific in Wall
streeS concerning Terminal affairs. but
everything is mere sEuess work, probably
gotten up by the hulssand bears to affect
the market in their respective interests. The
merc Antile committee, examining into the
Terminal affairs, are not apt to let their
plans be known until everything is definitely
decided. That committee is 10 draft a
finar lcial plan and also TO select perma-
nent board of directors, which suppose
will be made up of some of the present
board. and also representative of the con-
Germs behind the Terminal
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Death of Miss Minnie pzialrnski.

telegram was received in Savannah
last night notifying friends here of the
death of Miss Minnie Dzialynski at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Greenfield, in
Beaufort s. c. The body will be brought
to Savannah to-day for burial. Miss Dzia-
lynski was the daughter Of Philip Dza-
lynsh OF Barlow, Fla, a former resident of
Savannah and well known here. She was
on visit to her sister In Beaufort when
seized with the illness which resulted In her
death. Miss Dzialynski was about II years
old. The funeral will take place at The
Savannah, Florida and Western railway
depot upon the arrival OF the Charleston
train,
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We replenished our line Of $40 overcoats
and $40 suits with new consignment re-
ceived by to-day's steamer, and can con-
sistently say that for good value they excel
anything we ever offered heretofore. Re-
member that we don't offer you $40 suit
or $40 overcoat for $40 In every case.
You will have TO pay from S12 to s15
for similar goods elsewhere. Give US a
call and do 1t quick, in order. to get choice.
Respectfully, B. II. LEVY & BRO.
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a THREE AND A HALF PER GENT,

me CentraPs Scmi-ennual Dividend
Declared.
The Central railroad directors met yes
terday and declared dividend of s3 so per
share on the capital stock Of the company,
payable on aud after Dec. % to stockhold-
ers Of record on Dec. 10.
The annual meeting Of stockholders and
the election for directors to manage the
affairs for the company for the ensuing
year Will be held at the banking house Mon
day Jan. 4, between 10 o'clock a. m. and IL
o'clock M.
The transfer books will bs closed from
Dec. 10 until Jan. g.
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LUDDEs q BATES q. M
ARE YOU FOND OF
MU SIC2
Then we're talking to
Don'tHke it,

Don't like TT
Well wen have to talk to you-serio,,.,u,
great majority Of people are mus,c.I ine
OF them know it-others don't. Some ., s !,
nave had systematic education and fair or ,.9n
tunities Of hearing good:music. Other. ba pp'r,
been SO lucky. Did you never observe The. =,
families who love music have the ba1s, 'ua
honest NPVlsst
It's factl
There Is no single influence that "a, 4.
much TO fasten young persons interes, ,.e ~
MS home life as music. Do you consido- ~
playing poker or otherwise '.Bucking ~. '. ~
ger" is healthful exercise for theyoung, -
hreport doesn't lie. good many vonr, g,
lows are engaged in that conTeniaI SO. 'o''
throughout this broad land. 0P''s
Suppose boy has good musical trair,nu
some one tries to keep him interested in r,' -lu
In bis own homer Don't you think ;t wonIt -
more than even chances against pokery
The piano is a civilizer The piano ia o.
Gator; brilliant adornment Of the bona D1 u
indispensable help to refinement ~
Get piano
Buy 1t now, and If you will see us we VILLA.
vince you that you can only afford to bpv !, :.
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pointed IN tS66. He was provisional
governor of Georgia in 1885, He was born
Feb. "a. 1910, in Robinson county, North
Carolina. His grandparents were natives
Of Scotland. His father was Peter johnson
and his mother Miss Nancy Mcneil He
attended the university Of Georgia, being
assisted 10 his effort to obtain an education
by the Presbyterian society
OF Athens. which loaned him
$780, This be afterwards paid back In full.
Hal graduated, indsSA in the class that be-
came famous for its distinguished members,
including Alexander Stephens, William Lee
Conte, a son Of William II. Crawford,
John w. Reid, John Baker, and others.
johnson divided first honors with Stephens
and Crawford. He taught school awhile,
and then studied law, being admitted to
the bar Ia 1885, and opening his practice in
Columbus, the same year. He became
very soon a most ccessfulIpractitioner.IH e
married Miss Ann Harris, of Jones county,
in 1884. He was elected to the thirty second
congress in 1851, and as the union candidate
again in 1858 be was beaten In a close race
by the governor and senator. A. II. Col
quit, on the southern rights platform. He
was member Of the know-nothing conven-
ton in 1857. and In 1858 served as a dele
gate to the Georgia State American
convention that nominated Warren Akin
for governor against Joseph Z. Brown,
who was elected Judge johnson was on
the committee that notified Mr.. Akin of his
nomination He was appointed pro-
visional governor of Georgia by Presi-
dent Andrew Johnson. June II, 1865, and
acted in this capacity until Dec. 10 of the
same year. The next year he received
considerable vote for United States senator.
He was appointed United States collector
Of customs Sfor Savannah in 1866, serving
for three years, and in 1870 he became
judge OF the superior court OF the Muscogee
circuit In 1879 he was on the Grant
electc-sftioket He next gave up the bench
and praeticed law for two years, then re-
tired from the profession. Gov. johnson,
in his day. was one of Georgia's political
leaders. He was an able jurist
and powerful leader of po-
litical factions. In his latter years
he lived in retirement at his home near
Columbus. His son, Walter II. johnson, Is
the present collector of internal revenue for
Georgia. DIR. J. P. johnson, of the custom
houss in Savannah, was anephew of Gov.
Johnson,
Quaint epitaphs are frequent and are al
ways interesting. The one below is I'M
equalet for comprehensive eulogy. 1t was
discovered by Col. w. w. Gordon on an
old tombstone in the yard of the parish
church of Bowdon, Cheshire. while on
visit TO his daughter in England last
summer or
Hero lieth the body Of Mary wife to Thomas
Simpson Of Attincham, who was here inferred
Feb the 23d, 1742.
The body That this stone doth here embrace
Is like to Leah with Rachels face;
Sarahs obedience likewise Lydia's heart,
With Martha's care and MarY's better part.
Another more ancient tombstone bore
the following inscription Ia curious antique
letters:
HEARE LIZ
~ ETH THE
BODIE: OF:W
LILLIAN AR
TINST ALL:
DE :RINGEY
DECE A SEQ:
NOVEMBER
XIV II 40:
Dol 1917.
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Bankrupt Shoe Sale.

The entire large stock of ladies'. misses,
children's. mems and boys shoes, must be
sold in thirty days, cost or not. We have
all kinds Of shoes, that we must sell out.
Sale will commence Friday or Saturday. at
100 Broughton street.-Ad.
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.LUDDBN { BATHS
=. M. H.
DRY GOODS
GIt-BlggB Dr.! Goods
W u
Miniature Prices.
Scrutinize CarefuIIythe Prices of the
Following Popular Goods:

Twenty-Five pieces best Double-bed Bleachsl
Sheeting. linen finished. at csc, worth S5c
Two cases extra heavy Unbleached Canton
Flannels at size. worth 10c.
200 dozen extra heavy and extra large An
Linen Huck Towels, worth 35c, now Csc.
100 dozen extra large Double Danask
hnotted Fringe Towels at25c, can't be matched
less than DOC. 1-'A
IS dozen 26-inch Gloria Silk Umbrellas. gilt
oxidiled and rustic handles, at 81 so this week
only. ~
Positively the largest and best assorted stock
OF LADIES dentlemen's and Children's an
Wool and Merino Underwear in the CITY
Gentlemen can save money by looking
through our Furnishing Department.
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M. Gladstone ForRets

His political perplexities long enough to
write for The Youths Companion. Next
year he will describe a young inventor of
rare gifts and lofty character. The Com
pdnion is the only American weekly for
which Mr. Gladstone writes.-Ad.
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Broke His Leg.

Edgar Gupten, foreman for J. E. Burgess.
contractor, while working on shed at
Duffy and Montgomery streets, Monday,
fell to the ground and broke his right leg
above the ankle.
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Died In the Asylum.

Mary McAuliffe, who was sent to the
state insane asylum from Savannah in 1874,
died at the institution last Monday of jaun-
dice. Judge Ferrfll yesterday received
notice Of the fact by mail.
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Fitty-five dollars In cash prizes given to
the person guessing nearest to the length
Of time the Appel Sc Schaul candle will
burn.-Ad
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A Cherow, IS. c. business man writes the
MORNING NEWS plan to give the South
Bound short route north. He says: stake
your map look at Columbia and then
Cheraw. The compilation Of the gap be.
tween these points w<uld tap the Seaboari
Airline that had asits prospective point
Columbia. The South Bound and Seaboard
Airline could easily aud shurriedly fill up
the gap. Either or both could do 1t and then
you have the most direct route north over
all others. Chesterf cid county has $50, 900
ready to give to anytone that will build this
road-already voted. The right of way
will be given, then help can DO had from
Kershaw and Richm ond counties and the
cities OF Camden anil Columbia
Last months cotton exports were among
the heaviest In the istory of the port They
we're nearly approached by the exports of
November, 1889, which, previous to this
year, were the greatest of all records
for month. 1'he number of bales
cleared at the custom house dur
ing last month was 15S,664 bales,
Weighing T.2T7, SS2 pounds, and valued at
$6.754, 534. For the month of November.
1889, the record was IA. 1873 bales. weighing
90 ,4s5 AIS pounds, valued at 81, 100, ass. a
peculiar feature of these figures IL that in
November, 1889, the cotton showed much
heavier valuation. The feecy staple has
deprecia5ed since then, and notwdthstand-
ing the fact that last months exports were
greater than the same month in 1889 the
value Of the cotton was S465, 1854 less.
Ono Of the most level-headed and careful
watchers of the market said yesterday In
speaking of cotton: "No, do not expect
the receipts to fall Off before January. They
Will continue at about the same rate as at
present. Consequently 1 am not calculating
upon any unusual advance in prices. still
stick to my estimate of 100000 bales for
the crop. however, aud have made
several wagers on that basis. Every
thing has tended to a rapid Market
ing OF the crop this year, the splendid
season for harvesting and the necessities of
the farmers chiefly. After Christmas there
will be a marked falling Off aud
corresponding advance in prices" A
number Of wages are being made on
the Bay as TO whether the crop will be
1900, 900 bales, 1880 900 bales or $4,000
bales or over, odds being asked on the
highest and lowest
Ex-Goy. James johnson, whose death in
Columbus was announced in the MORNING
NEWS yesterday was collector of customs at
Savannah for three years, having been APP
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CITY BREVITIES.

The annual meeting of the board Of road
commissioners will be held at the court
house on Monday, Dec. T.
A. P. Doyle is making preparations for
big racing events at Thunderbolt, Christ
mas day. Large purses will be offered aud
good horsehesh will compete for them.
At o'clock this morning there were six
arrests docketed at the barracks. Three
were plain drunks, one for interfering with
an officer, one for fast driving and one for
larceny Of wood fromC. II. Dixon's yard.
The merchants of Bay and Broughton
streets are backing up the Greek fruit deal
ers in their efforts to run the push-cart
vendors Off the streets. The petition to
council is signed by over 100 business men.
To feel bright and chez rful attend to your
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Old newspapers-200 for % cents-at
business office. MORNING NEws.-Ad.
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A veritabie family medicine box, BEECH
ANS PILLs.-Ad.
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Cough. Cold or Sore Throat should not be
neglected. BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs are
simIle remedy, and give prompt relief. rs
cent a box.-Ad
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Underwear, excellent, only 50 suit, a
full assortment of sizes left at La Far's.-Ad
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OFFICE OF ]. E. GREER, COUNTY JUDGE,
GREEN Cove SPRINGS, CLAY County,
Fla. May O. 1SQt.

Lar May 20, 1872.
GENrLEMEN-Twenty-th three years ago 1 was
attacked with inAamatory rheumatism was
attended by the most eminent physicians in the
land. visited the great Saratoga Springs, N.
Y and the noted Hot Springs Of Arkansas, and
many other watering places, and always con-
suiting with the local physician for directions !:
finally came 10 Florida ten years ago.
About two years ago l had severe attack of
rheumatism. was confined to my room for
twelve weeks and during the time was induced
to try P. Z. p, Prickly Ash, Poke Root and
Potassium), knowing that each ingredient was
good for impurities of the blood, after using
two small bottles was relieved at four differ
emit times since have had slight ATTACKS and I
have each time taken two small bottles or P. P.
p, and been relieved, and consider 1t the best
medicine OF its kind. Respectfully,
]. f. GREER.
RHEUMATISM
Is emphatically blood disorder caused bv
inability of the kidneys to throw off certain
poisons which accumulate in the tissues about
the joints and muscles.
p. p. p, very simple, quickly and surely
cures this disease, neutra lizng impurities in the
blood: Experience and science both indorse
?. P. p. as the only infallible blood purifier
known.-Ad
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Mems Fine Derby Hats
AT S3, best in the city. at LaFar's.-Ad.
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Get your guess on Appel & schaurs huge
candle. I'D.
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Have you seen the Appel & Schaul
candle AID.
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Dunlap's fine hats, Stetson's hats and
Nacimentc's flexible hats sold at LaFar's.
Ad
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Leather gloves and gauntlets, a variety Of
nice gloves at LaFar's,-Ad
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Fisk, Clark & FIagg's fine neckwear the
new puffs and four in hands, at LaFar's.
I'D.
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Fisk, Clark & Fiagg's fine gloves, white,
pearl and assorted browns, at LaFar's.-Ad,
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Every purchaser, no matter how small or
large. entitled to a guess on the Appel &
Schaul candle.-Ad.
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Hunting leggins. riding leggins and driv.
ing gloves at LaFar's-Ad.
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The healthy people you meet have healthy
hvers. They take simmons Liver Regulator.
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Kid Gloves

Lyons fine umbrellas and Macintosh
coats in variety of sizes at LaFar's.-Ad
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Can You Eat

Heartily, with relish, and without distress
afterwards If not, we recommend to you
Hoods Sarsaparilla. which creates a good
appetite and so invIgorate. the stomach and
bowels that the food is properly digested and
all its nutrtment is asSimilated.