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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06
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Teachers in Dubois county having
pupils that are members n The "Yoump
Peoples Reading Circle for this wear
will please report the names Of the pu-
pills to the County Superintendent, 50
that they can be reported TO head.
quarters.
The State Board nf Eaucstion. a. III
January meeting. ordered fha: the cx-
animation for primary licsrse be hell
on the last Saturdays III March. April
and May Of cac'. year.
T.. X. WILSON. Co. Supf.
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Children Cry for Pitchers Castorla.


EDITOR JASPER CcUMER: - Will you
please through yonr paper
that there will be A. Oyster AMI Bean
supper IT Grisler's Hall. PortersviiIe
Tbnrsdsv. Feb. -. 81. Abraham Lin.
birthday. Good speaking and
music will be- had. E~vervbndv inviss d
20 come. especially s Of ". Campo AMI
q. A. II. Posss. By order OF
KIN. WELLMAx CAMP.
No. 127. ). or ".
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

A CoNuxDsUM IL tho proposed
"Chicaso and Evansville railroad" 10 be
4 branch OF the Mackey ssstem? The
local directors here say mo- but - they
are only ornamental sppendsges" 10
the e~ntsfprise. and were not present ~
its final o. gsnizsti'n the railroad logic
-oems 10 SAY ">ek.r
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

urMr. Andrew Eckert made . bust
ness trip 70 Louisville last week and re-
turned on Saturday. bringing hone
with him his daughter Pbrsa. who had
been visiting relatives and friends IA
Louisville for the past four weeks.
Andy also made . business trip to
Greensboro, Ky , this week for the in
lefest Of the Jasper City FIGURING Mills.
Andy is brim full OF railroad and other
business. Hes . hustler.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

y5-Wm. H. Young was killed AZ The
New Albany iiaiI Mills Friday. while
repairing = smoke stack, by 4 block aud
tackle, which held him ~. becoming de-
tschcr, snd letting him fall thirty live
feet. breaking his neck.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

III The way for our business MN ~
their trade Is r. put conspicuous
advertisement. in The COURIER. Liberal
advertising Is the life Of business and
locality. let Your patrons know that
yon are still holding forth u the same
Did stand.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

nS'"The PLraix, BLACK Diamonds.
Van: q Ni,ginian," Under the Gas.
'ght" and "Strccts ~ N. York" arc
n the repertoire Of The LYON Coined,
aompxny for performance At the Grand
Opera House IL Jaspcr next week.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

rTy-A donation Of Sc 500 would put
Dan. Miller's machine shop on such Z
basis that II would give enpio, nsent "a
: number Of additional men constantly
II IL now the best individual shop with
In inv miles around us. and with : little
aid would call : great deal more business
10 Jasper. Can't q enterprisiug citi-
xens raise the amount?
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

Mr.. William T.. Price, a Justice q the
Peace, At Richland. Nebraska, wa confined
% his bed Inst winter with a severe attack
y lumbago; but 4 thorough application u
Nhamberlain'e Pain Balm enabled him u
KS up and 60 20 work. Mr.. Price Gays
The remedy cannot be recommended too
highly" Let any ono troubled with rheu-
mntism, neuralgia or lame back give II \
rial, and they will Be Of The same opinion
% cent bottles for sale by DR.. j. Z. Saib.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

81 Hon. John l.. Bre'x will leave for
" nsh'"gs"n City next Monday. , o spend
IL iew weeks with The nation's lev
makers and get "the hang Of hngsD ~.
fore HE official term begins. March All.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06
Az OFEEK r.
THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER
and
Jasper Courier FOR g. 90!

A. will be seen Nv adv. in another
We offsr the Courier and The
"Progressjve Farmer The official organ
or the +. N B. A.. together for 50. Nov
IL the time 10 subscribe. Or course. C
these terms, Il 10 cash Ia advance.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

rrThe fact Of energetic. pushing, In
teliigent merchants, building np = lively
city. without any manufactures. is shown
~ The rapid growth and prosperity q
Uuntingburg.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

avrhe Jasper Furniture factory re-
sumed work Oh Monday last after . shu
down for . lew weeks They shipped
~ cars Of desks this week. The de-
mAni for their superior work is rapid,
increasing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

rFcolumbia, Hafbison and Marion
townships should vote for tho X. r. tax
Tuey viii each roap enough advantages
IA facilities for business. and inc'essn y
10 pay tho donation askad fos
over should The road nc built.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

srNr. Ben. Schradcr i preparing q
pn' % steam saw 81 bis storo garry
nesr Jasper. to br shic ~ Furnish his ex-
celleni stone ready for buildings OF
short notice. Ills i the best quality o.
grey sand stone. lie received his sis-
~cllinery this E
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

tfrMr. Joseph Dischinger . few davs
ago bought from Mr.. N. Haskins y
acres Of land, in this township. formerly
ov ned by II + Harmed (mostly timber
isnd) for $1,000. aud worked up one
poplar tree on Il into single blocks,
aud sold said blocks ~ 81 IS per cord
s. cords realizing 500 10 from one tree.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

Ev'ry gentleman purchasing a re-
served seat tor thirty ceuts ct Fink.
st"rc (fcr the performances BY Lyon
20 MONDAY nighi) can secure en- "a.
ditlouai seat tree for a lady.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

rrThe public schools Of Jaspor arc
making preparations for hosting ~
stars and stripos on the school buildings
on February 30 tho 22t falling on
Sunday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

MARRIED AIR. Joseph +. Kress. who
returned from the west ashort time ego
sna Miss Lizzie Wonder eit. 81 Marion
township, were married in ST. Joscph''
cnu,ch Tuesday morning.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

r~-James Keliams. Birdseve, Iisa-
~ r, Miller, Boone township, and
Martha f.. widow OF John w. Simmons.
Ellsworth, have been granted pensions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

J,sr MissrD tr.-'1is said by his
fr:euas that J.. n. Griffin forfeited ali
rtsnce OF being appointed Secretary Of
ne Treasury ia WINDOWS stead when
ne moved from indians 70 Kentucky.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

The Owensboro Enquirer says: Mon
day night the great play The PhGuix'
rss given Ia = mssferly style, every
character WAS perfect aud not = single
flaw could DO found IN the entire per-
torrance. Mae Lyon. the winsome aud
magnetic little soubrcitc, III her dull
characters OF Kitty Moran and Vsndcr-
hit completely captured the audience
she is easy, natural aud graceful and al
ways . fAvorite. Geo. Lyon as Carroll
Gravea and lem Biudsoc Was impressive
and emphatic. and ELECTED great applause
in his 20 wcrfui ~delineaticu. The entire
cast WAS etrong aud mcrited best ap-
proval. Tuesday night the roaring com
edy. BLACK Diamonds" pleased . fair
audience wonderfully well. Wedncs'
day BARLEY C~ampbell's best and bright
est effort the exquisite drama, Van. The
virginian" was produced in truly excel
lent style. Geo. w. Lyon as Van. was
indeed al ideal character, being 10 the
'manor born,r q native Visginian. The
pathetic scenes were very fiae and real
istic. Mac LYON AZ Miss jenkins wa.
brimfui Of snimStion aud vivacity. and
ELECTED hearty applause. a positive
home picture, thu "Oid Homestead TO-
night. don't Gail 10 attend. Edward
Paulus. the popular comcdisn y now
with the company. and will appear Mon
day night, at Jasper q rand Opera House.
w
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

RS The firm of II. Cassidy 4 GO r.
uovcd their salesroom this week n NE
,sroe and commodions room ~ the Allies
hu;ldiug. adjoining the furniture store,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

~ -
MAky LOUISE linosvxER, widow ol
Lawrence B.csrmer. died. AZ WAS nm
ticcd il last weeks COURIER. on Jan. ~
1881. Her maiden name was Ries'er
She was born ct Havre. France. in 1881
and was brought to New Orleans. In
with her psreni- the same year. They
settled on = iarm on the New A'bnn,
rosd two miles from Jasper in 1894, and
sftesw ards lived in jasper til: her death
she wa married q Mr.. Bro-emer II
|le49, and hal eleven children six o.
whom. 1 daughters and 2 sons survive
her. She had become quite fleshy IL
habit. aud hsi been troubled with hear
disease. which caused her death, fo'
about two years. Her husband disd
several years ago. She was Z devoted
Catholic. sDd wss buried in thor grave
vard II Jasper on the oath ins'. Many
friends Ct Tho funeral dropped . tear q
the memory o. their kind old friend. :
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

~ Joseph Lamb. . Young coal miner
- Washington, was shot and his leu
n'nk'. Mniif stealing from tsff or
! h''us' Eeaic's smoke house. liz vii
not sieai any mrse fur nutsie.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

0John Floyd, near Boonville. wa,
saved into pieces hy falling on 4 circuln
-" - bivens y StrAndt's saw ml
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

!, fiLL Your Coal Bix.-Tho ground
neg saw III shadow last Monday. aud
your need good fires for six weeks yet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

rxBuv your reserved seat tickets fo'
u,rd,y night Al Fink's IN advance. and
= u thirtv cents, the price Of your iady's
admission.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

7t number Of the irienAs Of Mrs
L4s.ff Al. keIlanls. widow 81 Wash
KeiAsns. decd. learning that Tuesday
was hcr 55fh birthday. surprised her rs
calling on her IA q body. and leaving .
number ~ acceptable presents
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

ayMr. Nm. X uehier's pleasant smiles
.re once more noticeable behind the
counter ~ Mr.. 5. K's tore. VIII hiss
esp confined TO his room for some two
uaek.. not hsing able 10 do anything
o. t4y tn d severe cold.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

po.x-To John Hen LEV and wife q
nn,e how. and 10 August 6chnet'er and
ujfe q little girl.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

~. Rxxr.-A residence ~ fcnr rooms
!. .Jaspcr for - . month. Apply q
COURIER OFFICE.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

Ii.e sparkling comedy drama "Thc
phoenix al Fink's Opera Huusc Mon
day night.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

The family Of Mr.. Nick Ea moved
a Louisville yesterday.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

M Jnsper public schools will have
Jan MA months term 'hi- 'esf.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

TKuroNrA b. & L. NEW OrricRrs.-
Directors. Geo. r.. Wagner, Chas. Sol
IA, Theo. Kiefcr, WIN. Lsmpcrt, q. +
Guigsc,i.
Prest-Geo. r Wagner;
n. Pres't-C Soliga;
Sec'y-Geo. X. Wilson;
Trcas.-Frank Joseph;
Cashier ~ Frank Fink
Atty-W s.. Hunter.
Appraisers. jos Eckstein, JOSEPH
taller, and Chas. Soliga.
AvJasper needs electric tights. The
corporation should own the plant. Mr.
y. M Miller says il can Be put In opera.
uon here for loss than S. 600. Al tax
when would raise that amount il two
v 'hree years for that purpose, would
w ue = hardship on taxpayers IL Tho
.ons mn. and II less than half tht
au1onut asked for tho IL. II. tax. The
s,nrporation could secure tho publ,
"s"lIng absolutely FREQ when II was Il
Think Of III
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

Except Suatay sih~r tssins aAHs
a. y. BENNETT. Agent. Jaspcr. 4
JOs.s ODIOR~R.
0sri. Pass. Act Lorlsrsie. Ky
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1891-02-06

THx BEsT SALvE IN the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chill
blains, Corns, aud all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quircd. II IL guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
Is cents per box. For sale q Martin
Fricdman's Drng store.
March 2Sth, l8g0.--ly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

ceedlna ten years; involuntary man
slaughter f. punishable by imprisonment
In tho county jail not exceeding ono
year"
The maximum penalty for voluntary
manslaughter II thus very properly
made double the extent Of that pro-
vided under the former statute.
Counsel for the defense are scarcely
satisfied with the result Of the trial.
They expected to establish the insanity
Of the defendant at the time Of the
onensc. But though they made out n
very strong case, exhibiting great skill
In presenting II and ability In their
Arguments, tho prosecution was equal.
" alert, and facts sharply presented
and strongly brought TO bear proved
too much Tor the theory. and II went
down In spite Of the force and talent
that held II In view.
Dillon viii have 10 bear the legal
consequences Of his guilt, and strong
drink will number two more victims
10 It's destroying infiuence--one sent TO
an untimely grave, the other inolosei
In prison walls and carrying in his
bosom uneDding remorse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02

Of November 27ih, he went 10 his
room, little thinking Of the danger
he was soon to encounter. As he
opened the front door he notlcen a
glimmcr Of light coming from the
second story Of the building, and throw.
ing OF the light overcoai he wore, he
asccnded rs rapidly rs possible to the
upper story In search OF the FIRE. At
the landing Of the upper floor he saw
a man, whom he grapplcd and quickly
laid on the floor. At this moment n
second man-for there were two Of
them-caught MFR. Frye by the nape
Of the neck, pulled him oil and a, the
SAME tine kicked him Ia the small Of
the back. While In the hands OF the
second man the fret one, being IN
derncath Mr.. Frye, shot four times,
only one shot, however taking effect,
and that hitting him ON the inside Of
the len arm. At the time the shots
were fired the pistol was 80 close that
the clothing Of Mr.. Frye was badly
burned about the wound.
On being shot, and finding that he
had two men to deal with, MIR. Frye at
once backed out VI the fight and his
assailants He'd. lie then turned his
attention to the fire, ex,ingulsblng IL
with water from the hose which had
lately been put into the building. As
soon as no had n stream running he
commenced to ring the bell at intervals,
and all this after he was wounded by
the das,ardly scoundrel who had as.
saultcd him.
The fire company was soon on the
spot, but owing 10 the efforts Of the
plucky professor, their services were
not required.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
ANOTHER REMEDY.

GREAT Interest IA being takon IN the
subject Of the cure Of drunkenness. A
specific treatment, called the petroleum
cure has, II isclalmcd, been discovered,
by physician Of Racine, Wisconsin.
Following Il an extract from n CORES.
pondcncc that appeared In the Chicago
Tribune on the subject;
"Tn Racine. whore Dr. Klito Is woll
known. there IL a diversity OF opinion ~
to the value of bis discovery. Certain
Of the people express the Wow that his
cure. have boon Of doubtful character.
others. aud this latter class arc many
who have iakon tho treatment. aud are
therefore In position 10 speak with a
degree OF authority, asonbO To tho treat.
mont all tho virtues Of tho bcl,er.known
cure NJ Administered at Dwight, M.
Tho prevalence " yellow foyer In Jack.
sonyille, Fla, Ia isss resulted In an oiicr
made by Congress Tor q formula which
would prove clrp FOR this disease.
Thousands Of physicians In tho United
states prepared formulas, among the
number being Dr. lllto. As he explained
the results OF yellow foyer, a weakness OF
the heart follows an attack, and In prepar-
Ing a formula no embodied certain drugs
witch hc thought would have the effect
OF stimulating the heart TO ia normal
condition without unduly exciting any Of
the other organs Oi tho body.
IN casos of dollrium from alcoholism,
Dr. Kitio said there Is an anomia Of tho
brain due 10 weakness OF tho hearts ac-
ton. Dr. Kilio took up the study OF
drunkenness As disease and the formula,
originally intended for yellow fever, was
altered, changed in It, component parts,
and reduced, rs result Of those lnvosti-
cations, until tho "Po,roloum Cure" as
Dr. kltto has about decided 10 ehfision II,
was brought TO its present state OF COM
plc,enos-.
"'rhe first case Of dlpsomania treated
by Dr. ki,to was In January last. lie
claims to have been successful with all
his first patients but one. Early In tho
summer. II. w. Dunlap, prominent
Milwaukee lawyer, who was At one limo
private secretary to Alexander Mitchell,
wlsconsin'a railroad king, went 70 Ra-
cine for the purpose OF testing the cure.
lilo was under DIR. kiitoa care for three
weeks, whom no was discharged u we'll
man, lie has taken to tho lecture plat.
form In behalf Of Or. Klito aud his cure
for drunkenness.
AR. KliIo has class ofnoarly dozen
patients now, and ho I, thinking OF start
Ing a large saniiarlum next SPRING"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
A FAIR REPORT.

THE following sensible editorial
rauespb, which appears In Republics,
paper published In the City Of Mexi.
co, may have some effect In correcting
hcoxaggented press reports In regard
10 the "AIormon" colonization Of that
country;
"a chihuahua paper reports tho Nor
mon colonies In that State as In pros
porous condition. This is probably true,
20, the work Of tho Mormons there Is
nothing like 20 extensive as Is generally
understood. They have the advantage Of
irrigation aud therefore have rcaped good
crops, hut the quantity OF irrigihle land
In their colonio. IL limited. ON this ac-
count fcwor Mormons have como to Chi
huahua than would have hcon the
case had the colonies been established
In localities where the quality Of tho
land permits Of greater possibilities. Tho
Mormons may be- rolled on not only to
mako those sections bloom which are
favored by nature, but they will also
mako oven deserts produce something Of
value. stu The lands they own arc not
such a. TO support very large popula'
ton aud until they acquire others thoro
need DO no fears Of large Mormon i'm.
mirrntlonW
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
A SATISFACTORY SELECTION.


TIM action OF the City Council In
reference to the police, ON Tuesday
evening, we believe viii give general
satisfaction. We regarded rs at least
doubtful the legality Of the passage Of
the ordinance abolishlng the office Of
Captain OF Police. The members who
voted for II seem 10 acquiesce In the
opinion Of the City Attorney that their
action IL void, or at any rate make no
contention In regard to the matter, so
II may be considered as settled.
The appointment Of Mr.. Janney ~
Captain appears TO be agreeable 10 all
parties concerned. We understand
the City Marshal desired his appoint.
meut and that the force favored II. The
public also believe him TO be an efii
client officer. with harmony now es.
tabllshed In the police department. we
may reasonably expect some energetic
action for The protection Of the citizens
and the restriction Of those social evils
NhfN" INV ihfeiy tuh VN'A wv 'v"hNa
OF public decency.
The CITY Marshal IL, by virtue Of bis
ofice, the Chief Of Police. The entire
force IL under his direction. what
need then OF Captain OF Police!
There should be some recognized head
Of tho force who can act when the
Chief IA not personally NJ hand. some
one VINO can attend TO details, see that
proper discipline IL maintained ana
that the rairolmon DO their su'y, anu
Keep uack OF all that Is necessary 10 oe
watched, reporting TO thr Chlei ana
carrying out his Instructions This
leaves the Marshal free 10 take a gen
efni oversight OF affairs ana relieves
MIN 70 some extent irem close ONCE
duty which would cripple his useful
ness hs Marshal.
III mefe can be mutual confidence
between tho men aud the Captain and
between him and the Marshal, nothing
VIII lie In the way OF efficient police
management The character OF The
force VIII depend upon the selections
maze by the Mayor anu CounciI'Thoso
ought 10 DO agreeable To the officers In
charge anu with view TO the public
Interest. Favoritism or political row ard
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-02
WAGES AND LIVING AT HONE AND
ABROAD.

THE sixth annual report OF Carroll
d. Wright, Commission Of Labor,
has Just been published by tho United
States government. The report relates
10 hours Of labor, rate Of pay, and cost
Of living In certain specified indus.
triea In this country aud In Europe.
l, Ia volumlnous document, comprls.
ing 2GOO pages, divided Into three parts.
In part three the Commissioner deals
with the cost Of living, Statistics are
given which embrace 5000 families.
OF these 2lDO live In tho iron regions
OF the United States, 500 In the iron
regions OF Great Britain, lOl In those Of
Germany, 10 In France, and 100 In
Belgium.
OF these families, In tho United
States twenty-five per cent. own their
own homes, while only four per cont.
Of tho Europeans own the houses they
live In. Rent Is cheaper, however, Ia
Europe, aud though the family OF the
workman there IL on tho average
larger than In tho United States, yet
wage workers get along with less room
over there, Rents paid IN the United
States by the families mentioned aver
ago 31i.6s per family, against sil.5G la
Europe. In clothing the United States
man averages sS5.72, against s2S.37 In
Europe.
OF the 40 European families, only
two spent anything for poultry,
while 1903 families purchased il
In this country. Only fohy.three Of
tho European families purchased
beef, averaging por family sa9.47,
while In this country as families used
beef, the expenditure per family
averaging $500. The Europeans OK.
pended more In Dish, ogg., butter,
cheeae, potatoes, tea and coffee than
did the Americans.
The cost Of living Of the hmpics OF
the whole 2,i0O families Ia the lrou