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Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
TIMELY TOPICS

Go to the Boston Butter house for
your Easter eggs. u lot of duck eggs
Just received, also new creamery butter.
Call and see the fine line of Sheffields
and Fitchburgs at the Bridgeport Pants
Co, 43 East Main street.
The game law will be off April /. +.
B. Field has a comp lete line of fishing
tackle, etc. A word 10 the " Use is suffi
cient.
OF course you will have new hat to-
morrow, and of course you need a pair
of shoes to match it. Call ON G. r.
Dodge, 81 South Main street.
Buy spring medicine at the People s
drug store, 81 Baldwin street. They will
have New York Sunday papers for sale
tomorrow.
Although I. Chase. the arcade mill
liner, always carries large stock of
goods, this year he has surpassed all
former efforts and has a complete line
of everything IN the line of hats, ben
nets. ribbons, etc.
Damon & Shippy offer a speciality in
the shape of IL $500 shoe for ladies', that
is pronounced the best article for the
money, in the world.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

PHILADELPHIA, March 2S.-Judge Davis
gave decision in in the United States
Court on the status of the Universal Or
der of Cooperation. The order is one of
the investment bond schemes which have
recently sprung up. The judge held tn at
it is illegal for the order to enter into any
contract with members unless there is suf-
hcient funds on hand to warrant the car
rying out of the contract entered into. He
advised that the order through its coun-
sci should take steps looking to the ap-
pointment of receiver for the purpose
of winding up its affairs. Steps will be
taken to this end on Tuesday next.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
THE SEALER sAYwARo CASE.
1t Is Probable that the Famous Suit viii
Not be Called for Trial.

1t is Probable that the Famous Suit Will
Not be Called for Trial.
WASHINGTON, March est is stated
that it is probable that the case of the
Canadian sealer Sayward will not be
called for trial in the United States Su-
preme Court as originally intended. This
is said to be the result of a conference
that recently took place in New York be-
tween Mr.: Choate, the leading counsel for
the Canadian government, and a men,
Der of the present administration.
The subject was discussed at length, it
is said, and it is understood that when
the representatives of the two govern
ments parted, way was clear to an
amicable adjustment of the difficulty.
The Attorney General is not in a posi-
ton to make any overtures in that direc-
ton, except under certain circumstances,
and in the meantime he proposes to pre-
pare for trial. Under any circumstances
a continuance of a week or more will be
requested, as the Attorney General can
not until then obtain the necessary doou-
ments from the Alaskan court
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
FOOLED TWENTY GIRLS.
speedy Departure ola Young Man Named
Oliver Deacon


PARKERsBURG, w. Va, March 2S.-
twenty young ladies are to-day in vari-
Gus towns i'll Cabel County mourning the
speedy departure of a young man named
Oliver Deacon. He was gay, witty and
wicked; had a handsome form and taking
address, and during the past two years
has been engaged to no less than twenty
girls, all living in the same county.
Nearly all Deacon's victims claim that
he had promised to marry them on April
:'O, and the others say no time was fixed,
but it was to be every SOON" One girl
Mary l.. Hash, had made all preparations,
aud, getting word that Deacon had been
Keeping company with other girls, took
her father into her confidence. The old
gentleman, armed with revolver, went
to Deacon's boarding house and ordered
him to Immediately come with him and
marry his daughter.
Deacon consented, and, to show the
sincerity of his promise, he secured a
marriage license. He then left the State
and went to Kentucky, and he has written
back: "Get me if you can; they don't hang
gentlemen in Kentucky"
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
CONSULT

a physician who is experienced in treating
that class of ailments. Experience is the
only teacher; by no other means can
knowledge and skill be gained Mere book
learning will not cure disease, but the
physician who has had practical expert
ence in the treatment of such cases is the
H,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
BROKER LINcoLN's CHARGE.
He Accuses a Popular Long Island Ma
with Wrecking His Home.

He Accuses n Popular Long Island Man
with Wrecking His Home.
NEW YORK, March est is said that
Alexander L. Thorne, of Great Neck, L.
l., is the man charged by William G. Lin
coin, of Chicago, formerly a Board of
Trade broker, with having wrecked his
home and happiness, and in the pursuit
Of whom he spent his fortune.
Mr.. Thorne denies that he ever knew
the woman and thinks Lincoln is either
crazy, or that he is attempting to black
mail him. Mr.. Thorne and his family
move in high society circles, and all their
friends think it utterly impossible that
Mr.. Thorne can be the man that Mr. Lin
coin imagines him to be.
Mr.. Lincoln left yesterday for Massa-
chusetts, but his friends say he is deter
mined to follow up the case.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Texas Fever Among Cattle.

JEFFERSON CITY, No., March 2S.-The
Texas fever now raging among stock in
the country south of Missouri is causing
some alarm in this State. The State
Board of Agriculture this morning adopt
ed a resolution requesting Gov. Francis
to issue proclamation quarantining
cattle from the affected country. The
Governor says he will issue a proclama-
ton without delay. 1t will prohibit the
bringing of cattle In to the State from
Texas, Kansas and Indian Territory.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
SICK

will always strive to get the best possible
treatment, knowing that the "Jack of all
trades" can not be master of any and that
the proper way to do when suffering from
any chronic disease is to
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
DIR LA FONZO

has had over twenty years. daily expert
ence in treating chronic or long standing
diseases. He cures malaria" without
Calomel or Quinine. He cures Catarrh by
a new, speedy, safe and certain method
He cures Consumption in its early stages.
Among other diseases in which he has had
long experience may be mentioned Lung
and Throat Trouble, Rheumatism, Dys-
pepsia, Palpitation of the Heart, Liver
Disease, Female Complaints. Supporters
% all kinds done away WITH Sores, Ulcers,
Tumors, Epilepsy, Constipation, Pimples
on the Face, Indiscretions of Youth and all
Scrofulous affections, Bilious Complaints,
Piles, diseases of the Nervous System,
such as Neuralgia, Headache, Sciatica,
Paralysis, General Debility, Nervous Pros
tration, or any weakened condition of the
Nerve Forces, and Loss of Vitality. All
are successfully treated in rational com
mon sense manner, and cures are made, or
relief given exactly as represented.
Office and Residence, 325 Bank St,
Corner Meadow Street.
Consultation and examination free.
GS@ Hours 8 to 8.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Crusaders Wreck a Saloon.

TFF1N, O., March 2s.-Temperance cru
saders attacked William Miller's saloon
at Bloomville, last night, and created sad
havoc with the proprietor's cigars and
whiskey, after which the doors and
windows of the building were demolished.
Great excitement prevailed, and Miller
has had to fee for safety.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

EIIzABETH, N. j., March 2S.-John Ken
nedy, a milkman of this city, has won a
wager by swallowing fifty-one fried eggs
in nine and quarter minutes. He also
ate seven hard boiled eggs, shells in
cluded, in six minutes. Kennedy now
claims to be the champion egg eater in
the State of New Jersey.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
A Cigarette Victim Kills Himself.

HAzLEToN, Pa, March 2S-Mike Car
Eon, young Hungarian, was yesterday
taken to the Laurytown almshouse, suf-
fering from insanity caused by excessive
cigarette smoking During the night he
managed to secure piece of wire with
which he hung himself. He was found
dead in his quarters in the morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Charles Arbuckle Dead.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, March 2S-Charles
Arbuckle, the senior member of the cof-
fee firm of Arbuckle Brothers died last
evening in this city. He was at Old Point
Comfort last week. Mr.. Arbuckle was
the author Of the "Baby Bunting" letters
introduced in the famous breach of
promise case in which he was defendant.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Heavy Sentence for a Liquor Dealer.

BURLINGTON, VT, March 2s.-A special
from West Randolph says that A. H.
Flint, who was convicted of 100 first Of
fences against the Prohibitory law yes
terday, was to-day sentenced to pay $40
for each offence, with costs; also alter
nate sentences to the House of Correc-
ton aggregating nine and q half years.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Silver Greeks F,rebup CAUGHT.

SILVER CREEK, N. Y, March 2S.-Quick
work by the fire department saved the
business centre of this town from destruc-
ton last night. The fire was started by
the same incendiary who has been oper@
ating here for a year. He has been final
ly detected. Herman Gugler, who has
long been under suspicion, and was dis
charged from his position as night watch
man some time ago owing to the sus-
picion that he was the firebug, is the
guilty one
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
DR.. Crosby's Condition.

NEW YORK, March 2S.-Dr. Conrad,
one of the medical advisers of DR.. How
ard S. Crosby, stated this morning that
his patient was little better, although
not yet out of danger. His temperature
was 102, point less than last night. DR..
Conrad said that few hours would tell
what chances there were for his patient.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
ZOE GAYTON WINS.
She Finishes Her Walk from San Fran
cisco to New York.

She Finishes Her Walk from Sam Fran
cisco to New York.
NEW YORK, March 2S.-Zoe Clayton,
the plucky little actress, arrived at Frank
lin Square in this city at 1890 a. m.
to-day, and thus completed her walk
over the continent from San Francisco
She had twelve days to spare according
to the agreement of her wager.
She will be $4,000 better off from this
source, and it is stated that she has
outside bets which will aggregate 10000
more, thus giving her 1900 for about
six months walk.
Miss Clayton is woman of about SO
years of age. She was born in Madrid,
Spain. Here real name is Zoreka Lopez.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
AMuSEM ENTS.
..The Midnight Call"

The comedy sunbeam, Patrice, sup.
ported by a very fair company appeared
at the opera house last evening in THE
Midnight Call" before small audience.
The play is a comedy drama in four acts,
with AN interesting although not origin
al plot, and gave good satisfaction. The
play will be repeated to night by request
and will no doubt draw Il full house.
1.-THE Stratcgists."
"Our Strategists" va, presented at
the opera house Thursday evening be
fore the smallest audience nf the season,
Manager jacques clrd in the local
papers to the IF ct hat the show was
NO. good, having k,i' many away. In
say that il Was moi ~ bat 10y half as
was supp sed aud Under the circum
stances gave a credi able performance,
better than many It. Il have been seen
here. The play is " lively one, spaced
out with dancing al good music and
clever situations.
Casino Theatre.
Manager HazletU of Our Strate-
gists" company has ranged to present
the play at the CASH theatre tonight
and expects to meet well filled house.
Manager Hazleton d rs not claim that
the company is in al sense great. but
assures theat z Soers that the entertain-
ment is pleasing ore, fully up to the
nv erage and better han most of the
performances that have been seen at the
casino. Everyone who witnessed
nights per ormance was salts
fled.
KelIGr.
Kellar, one of tn, must successful
and entertaining o. scientific NEGRO
will appear at the opera house
next Tuesday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
TRIPLE TRAGEDY,
Gambler Elliot Kills Two Women, and
Then Ends His Own Life.

SPOKANE FALLS, Wash, March 2S.-
Charles Elliot, a faro dealer, brutelly shot
two women at the Casino Variety Theatre
last night and then committed suicide.
He was occupying box near the stage
when he suddenly began emptying re-
volver at the performers on the stage.
Mabel Debabian was his first victim,
she being shot in the left breast and in.
stently killed Another bullet struck
Carrie Smith in the back, INJECTING a
fatal wound. Elliot then shot himself
through the head, dying instantly.
His shots were aimed at Lulu Durand,
one of the performers, but she escaped in
jury. Jealousy was the cause Of tho
tragedy.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Tobin Died of strangulation.

FRANKLIN, Pa, March 2S.-The Coro-
ner's jury Investigating the cause of the
death OF N. P. Tobin, father of Miss
Tobin, who died mysteriously at Staten
Island two years ago, returned verdict
to the effect that his death was caused bv
strangulation at the hands of some per-
son or persons unknown. The mystery
remains unsolved.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Rapid Rise in the schuy,ki1l.

READING, Pa, March 2S-The snowfall
throughout this whole region was unusu-
ally heavy. In the city it fell to a depth
of six inches, while west Of this place it
was from twelve to fifteen inches on the
level. 1t is drifted badly in the roads.
The snow turned to rain, which is caus-
ing the Schuylkill River to rise rapidly.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
massachusetts Legislation.

BOSTON, March 2S.-The amendment
to the constitution abolishing the prop
erty qualification for candidates for the
Governorship was passed in the House
without debate. The Senate passed the
resolution providing for the submission
to the people an amendment to the con-
stitution abolishing the poll tax qualifi-
cations for voters.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Rev. DR.. Holland Accents.

PrTTsBURG, March cS.-Rev. ]. w. Holl-
land, D. D., Phi. D., pastor of the Belle
field Presbyterian Church, this city, has
notified the trustees of the Western Uni
versity that he will accept the Office of
Chancellor Of the University, to which he
was recently unanimously elected by the
trustees of that institution. DIR. Holland
will assume the duties of his new posi-
ton just as soon as he can sever connec-
ton with his present charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
KnIed by a BOILER Exp,Oslon.

PTTsBURe, March ga boiler explo-
sion at Williams brickyard, near Hazel
wood, almost instantly killed John Jonee,
foreman. The furnace door was hurled
against him, knocking him . distance Of
& thirty feet, crushing his skull.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

DRESDEN, N. Y, March 2S.-The even
ing train from Corning on the Fall Broo k
Railroad accidentally crashed into num-
Der of box cars at Dresden last night.
The accident was caused by a misplaced
switch. The locomotive was consider
ably damaged and the engineer was
burned about the hands and wrists.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Farmer Thomas Sudden Death.

RosLYN, N. Y, March ISABEL Thomas,
a wealthy retired farmer, aged 70, living
near Cheatly Pond, was found dead in bed
yesterday. The bed clothes were wrapped
about his head and body and a physician
who was summoned said that heart fail
ure or suffocation must have caused his
death
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
To Make a Corner in Brandy.

SAN FRANCISCO, March est is stated
that there is a movement on the part of
local jobbers to engineer a corner in
brandy. The jobbers have already pur-
chased through agents in different parts
of the State large quantities OF the pro-
duct of the year 1889.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Sent Homo to Die.

PrrTsBURG, March 2S.-Annie Finn, who
has been at Mercy Hospital for some time
undergoing Koch's treatment, has been
sent home to die. It is an accepted fact
that in Miss Films case, which has at
tracted great deal of attention, the
Koch treatment has been a failure.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Anxious to Resumo operation..

PITTsBURG, March 2e-The Mcclure
Coke Company, one Of the Frick concerns,
heated at Mt. Pleasant, has posted notice
ekAA It wishes tot resume work. It is re-
pOHted that the conditions are a three
sA8 aiding scale, with rates equivalent
AA per cent? reduction, the men to re-
Esiy4 the old &Ntea whom coke reaches
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

OMAHA, March 2S.-Envoy o'Kelly of the
Parnell faction arrived during the morn
ing and an hour later was informed by a
delegation representing the Irish-Ameri-
cans that Omaha would contribute moth
ing to the election fund until assured of q
change.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Arrested for Ida Miller's Death.

RocKLAND, Me-, March 2S.-It has
transpired that the death of Ida Miller
was due to malpractice. George L. York
is under arrest under an alleged confess
sion by the girl which duplicates him.
An inquest is now in progress.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Play a Tie with the Giants.

New HAVEN, March 2S-The New York
and the New Haven Base Ball teams
played a tie game here, the score stand
ing to at the end Of the ninth inning.
There was a large attendance, and the
play was good throughout.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Another Bank Pressed for Mooney.

NEW York, March 2s.-There were ru-
mors on Wall street that the Mechanics
and Traders Bank at Broadway and
Broome street, was hard pressed for
money, and that the directors were hay
ing great difficulty in getting assistance.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Mr.. Morris and the Decker Reoui.,t,on,

HARTFORD, Conn, March 2S.-Mr. Nor
ris denied the report sent abroad that the
Decker requisition papers had been pre-
sented to him by order of Governor Pat
tison and that he (Morris) refused to act
The papers were not presented to Mr.
Morris at all.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Secretary Proctor in Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 8S.--Secre-
tary Proctor spent the day in inspecting
Forts Davis, Hancock and Bliss. His re-
ported retirement from the Cabinet on
July 1, he said, was pure gossip.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
burned to Death I'm q Tent.

LANCASTER, Pa, March %. - Annie
Kiehl, aged 4 years, living in Columbia,
was burned to death in q tent in which
some children were playing circus. The
tent was set on fire, and the child was
dead before she could be rescued. The
others escaped unhurt.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Inveigled 4s Men into marriage.

LONDON, March 2S-A handsome Eng
ish woman named Eveline Neal has been
arrested for inveigling forty-three men
into marriage. She advertised herself as
o wealthy widow. Her last victim was a
viscount ruined by gambling.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Raidins the DruxSists.

LYNN, Mass, March 2S.-A local tenn
perance union succeeded in having IS Of
the leading druggists of this place ar
rested for violating their licenses with re-
gard to the sale Of liquor.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Heavy Snow Storm in Maryland.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, March 2S-Snow has
been falling for the past "a hours and
still continues undated. Thus far nine
inches have fallen. Electric light and
telegraph wires are down all over the
city and travel by RAILROAD is greatly i'm
nade6
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
john Plankinton pxing 81 ID Grippe.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 2S.-JOhn
Planadnton, the millionaire pork packer
and former partner of p. D. Armour, il
i'll with Ia grippe and not expected e h
ceyor.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
arsat Brltnin,s Morld,s rair Commis.io..

LONDON, March 20. - The Prince of
Wales will probably be appointed chair
tpan and the Marquis of LOrne vice-chair-
man Of the Worlds Fair Commission.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Petitioned Into fnsoIyencv.

BOSTON, March 2a.-The Le Page Com
pany which recently assigned has been
petitioned into insolvency. The company
are manufacturers of glue and poultry
food on Spectacle Island with salesrooms
in Boston and Gloucester.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
Cremated in Her Home.

BANGOR, Me-, March 2s.-Mrs. Catherine
Tuck was burned to death early in the
morning in a fire which completely de-
stroyed her house at Haynesville.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

TWO Tenements to rent of rooms
l each. Inquire at 10 Spring street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
The Drerrimao Rooedine.

CoScoRD, N. H., March GA small
bridge over the Msrrimac River was car
NED away early in the day by the high
water. 4hs riysE1s receding. m
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

Yes madam, that is the store of J.
B. Mullings, male outfitter. You can
not do better than go there for your
boys clothing. This is their opening
week in boys clothing. They have en-
larged this department of their bust
ness and are going to pay more atten-
ton to the boys in the future. They
have an immense stock and many new
things in the way of boys suits. They
sell only the rightly made kind, and
you will find that kind the best. S. 90,
$3.50 or $500 buysa good suit fr ON
them while $500 will buy the best
suit you ever put on your boy. If you
want good article go to
]. B. NULL NGS,
81 to IS Bank Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28
DIS Bragg and CaIIaghan,

Specialists in chronic and nervous dis
eases, No 1O8 Bank street, Cbetween Ma
sonic temple and Waterbury bank.) Of
fee hours to 10 a. m, Q to and z to 8
p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

IKTANTED-50,O 900 ladies' and gentle
Wv men to have their garments dyed
at the Waterbury Steam Dye Work s, Office
"a Grand st. HUsH M. KELLY, Prop'r.
"a Grand st.
N. B. First-class work guaranteed.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

EiOR SALE-Placards of "To Rent
L Furnished Room To Rent" ''For
Sale" and many other designs, 10c each.
At the DEMOCRAT office.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

EOUND-A cheap way of adve, Using by
L paying but one cent a word for each
insertion in this column.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-03-28

EOR SALE-Old newspapers, 25c per
7 100. Large quantities at reduced
prices. Just the thing to put under car
pets. At the DEMoCRAT office.