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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
rnr k1xrrreAnnty coMrANY.

This celebrated musical comedy will
be at the Grand for three nights, com
mencing on Thursday eycniAg, March
10. The Chillicothc Nc,rS says:
The Kindergarten company appeared
at the Masonic. Saturday night, TO a fine
house, and did what mighty few other
theater companies have ever done here.
gave show cXcelling in ever way their
first appearance, full Of new Jokes, mu-
sic, fun and business. The house
roared about three times its money
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
AN.w Ennntain Pen

The Queen" Fountain Pen Is a new
candidate for public favor, and seems
destined 10 secure a considerable popu-
,aritv. because OF its many desirable
features. It's fitted witha first quality
gold pen. and it is said that with care
will last lifetime. II can be secured
nj stanton n DavenpOrt'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
1921 AMI 1928 Market Street
Last Excursion to Washington city.

Thursday, March 18th, the b. 4 o.
Company will run their last Midwinter
Excursion TO Washington and Balti-
more. Round trip. $1,000. Tickets
good returning Ten days Secure your
sleeping car space at depot Office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11

While passing the corner OF Twenty
third street and Alley II, Yesterday
morning. Miss Hascnauer, who lives al
the corner of Eighteenth and Ward
streets. slipped upon the icy pavement
and fell, cutting an ugly cash IN mel
forehead. Dr. John Il. Pipes was caii'
ed and dressed the wound, after when
she was removed TO her home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
Taken TO Piitsburg.

Mary Baswick, the girl arrested at
Stella Chester's house of i'll fame. Mon
day, was taken to Pittsburg' last even en-.
ing by an officer who came down lot
her. The girl is hut II years OF age
and is said to belong to good family In
PIttsburg. She will be taken home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
Upright Piano For Sale.

About a year ago we sold fine
Krakaucr Upright Piano to party who
is not able to kecpit and wishes to dis
pose of it. The piano is in perfect con-
dition, possessing a rich, pure tone,
with delightful touch, and can be
seen at our store. As the party must
realize money out of it soon, this is a
rare chance to obtain fine piano at a
bargain. +. w. BANNER IL Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11

All the latest styles, consisting OF Suit
ings, PantalooninE- and Overcoatines
First-class work aud hit guaranteed.
shirts, full line, la Dress, silk aud Flannels.
Half Hose, the best csc Half Hose made.
c. HISS q SONS,
I32Irni Ia23 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11

TnE princess" Headache Powders
never fail to cure. Do not take any
"iust as good stuff. Get the "Prln-
cess. They are the best. Sold by
druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
To Organize an Institute.

A meeting of the farmers OF ONO
county is called to meet in the Police
Court room at the City Hall at p. nj.
Friday, for the purpose OF organizing an
Ohio County Farmers Institute.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
Eg8er, WarriCk & Co.,
1892 MAIN STREET
MbreIin9 Register
rhormometer Record.

Mr. c Schucpf, the Opera House drug.
rist. made the following observations OF
the temperature yesterday. Z a. m, =; .
"a. m. SIS. ~ m, IS; g p. M, AZ; ?. m, -.
Weather clear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
THE NEWS OF TIE DAY.
For the Board of Public Works.

To he Ed,for Of ne Register
SIR:-What has become OF the In
snector of Pavements, as ! notice a
great many Of them are In PAD cohu'-
ton?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
THE WEATHER

WAsWNGToN. n C.. March lO-Fof West
a. Penu,, l,auit. West Virginia and ohio, fair
eNccrf light rain on fhe lakes. warmer. south
.rIV winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
Ior SvARNCKER.

We will open In a few days Millinery
Department under the management Of n
very competent lady from New York Due
notice will De given 90 our opening.
Lou SwABACKEK-
Rscc,ertug from whiriwind Of bu>i-
ness. nov We are ready for You once
mere.
Now tor another Blowout introducing
A bowling gale Of business with every
pun
1000 pairs Chndren's Pants reduced to
II cents. former price - cents
1000 pairs Chiidren's Cashmere Pants
..,,,..,l a., - cents. former price 90 cents.
500 ChiIdren's suits reduced TO IS cents
worth St5O.
We do not deceiVethe people
We show an we advertise
KLINE BROTutHS,
Reliable Clothiers, n 10 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
REFERS and BLAZERS.

To continue two weeks longer, until New
Srrin, stock O.. all in. We will not attempt 60
deceive YOU hy offering "a Few staple articles at
cost. but Will Guarantee you better value for
Your money thap yoa obtain where they Prac-
ucr such dcccrunus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11

Frs. spasams, St. Vitus dance, Drunk
enness. Opium habit. cured by DR. Miles
Nervine Frec samples AZ The Logan Drug
Co. s. and az r. 3. Burts and al Bowie
Bros. Bridgeport.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
HEM ADVERTISEMENTS.
SEE THEM

We have had consigned to us by
by one Of the leading makers OF
Mems Fine Shoes 800 pairs French
Calf, Handmade, Congress and
Lace, Tipped and Plain Toe, sizes
5 to 10, widths C, d, f, and f, to
be closed out at original cost of
production. We will put them on
sale Thursday, March 18th, at
81 so.
These goods were made for St.
Louis retailer, who failed, and they
were stopped en- transit. They are
as fine and good as can be produced
from leather, and at the price a rare
bargain indeed. All light weights
and late shapes.
ALEX A NDER &c CO.,
Shoe Sellers, 1919 MAIN STREET.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
ftrtr Advertisements.

House cleaning season-Housckcepers
tradespeople's, storekeepers', everybody
busy season-Spring is fast approaching
We are busy as bees preparing to display
most extensive line of Spring Goods
We're not yet ready to show our cniircs,ocs
and will not be till every nook and corner
in every department of our building +,
filed with the most choice and desirable
goods that can be bought. We've par.
chased an immense stock and with 70 we
have an assortment unequaled at prices ORR.
approachable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11

L. S. Coon sells Dry Goods the cheapcst t
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
WHEELING INSTALMENT co.

Our preparations far surpass any Of our
past efIorts-and while every department
is not to our satisfaction arranged FOR
Spring Showing-yet many are h.lei 70
Overlooking. We have goods to show that
hove no duplicates in the city-EAcu.
Modern-desirabl goods-Our
store is the acknowledged emporium Of
stylc-The headquarters Of Scasorabe
Novelties-Thc depository of choice
manufactures in Furniture, Carpet, and
General Misunderstanding Goods SO
connosseur can consistently omit calm,
on us before purchasing What is "aa
moder in housefurnshings can be seen
here.
WHEELING INSTALMENT CO.
Our credit system enables You 20 make
home comfortablc-lt affords you SUP
roundings you are entitled to-aud which
with such a system as ours within your
reach-you should no longer deny your.
self. Millionaire and mechanic are on tho
same footing hcre-If you haven't me
ready cash you are as welcome as If your
pocketbook was overlooking -Donthe,.-
tatc-Comc here, money or no money wc
are prepared to credit You've give yol
time to pay---an opportunity 70 masc
home comfortable.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12
Low Rates Via ID. & o. II. II. to the Freder-
lex Fair, October 3th, 14tll,
18th and 10th.

For the Frederick County Agricultural Fair at
Frederick October 18th. t4th, 18th and 10Th, the
b. 4 o. X. r. will sell excursion tickets from
Baltimore, Washington, Hagerstown, LeSing-
ton, Grafton, and all intermediate stations, at
low rates, with fifty cents additional for admis,
sion to the fair. Tickets will be sold from oc-
.tober 18th to 10th, inclusive, and will be valid
for return passage until Saturday, October nth
The programme Of attractions includes display
Of live stock, agricultural machinery, farm pro-
ducts, running, trotting and pacing races daily
and Pawnee Bil's Wild West Show. For rate of
fare and time Of regular trains address nearest
B. & o. Agent.
In addition to theregular train service the B.
& O. II. r.. will run special trains on october 18th
and 18th as per appended table. Tickets sold
on these days will be good only on day of sale
and will include admission TO the fair.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

New halves and quarters viii soon
be ready for circulation. In the com
petition by artists about a year ago
between 500 and 300 designs were sub
mitted, but not one was available. The
designs that have been submitted to
Secretary Foster were suggested mainly
by Director Leech, and the drawings
are by Charles Il. Barber, the designer
in the mint at Philadelphia. The
character Of the devices il limited by
law to this: On one side shall be an
impression emblematic Of liberty, with
the inscription, Liberty, . and theyear
Of the coinage, and on the reverse side
shall be the figure or representation Of
an eagle, with the inscriptions, United
States Of America and :. r Pluribus
Unum," and designation Of the value
Of the coin. Most Of the designs were
on scales too minute for use, and clas-
sic head win make thenew coinsartistic.
The design is to be the same for, the
two coins, except the words designating
the value.
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MAIN LINE.
Reduced Rates Via. u. l. o. Il Il. to the
Great Hagerstown Fair Oct.
18th. 18th. 18th and 18TH.

For the accommodation of those desiring to at
tend the "Hagerstown Fair october 18th, 14th,
18th and 10th the B. & o. II. r. announces a spec
iaI train service from all ad jacent points and
duced rates from Baltimore, Washington, Lex
ington, Grafton, Frederick and all intermediate
stations. Tickets will be sold October 18th to
10th Inclusive, and will be valid for return pas
sage until october nth inclusive, and will in
ctude admission to fair. Among the many at
fractions offered by the fair are running, trot-
ting and pacing races daily, display of live stock
and farm products, and daily exhibition by
the Myrtle Teak Riding Combination
For time of regular trains see published sched-
ule and Tor rates of fare address nearest b. i o.
ticket agent.
For time of special trains and rates Of fare on
Wednesday, october 18th, appended table.
Tickets for this excursion include admission to
the Fair and.will be valid for retarn passage un-
i'll Thursday, October lath,
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

Martinsburg has the credit of being
the home of the " Reformed Church
Visitor" All Of the advertisements come
from our business men and the revenue
derived, comes directly from Martens
burg people. Itcertainly seems strange
that the paper has to be issued from a
neighboring village while there are a
number Of well equipped offices in the
city.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

Earnest efforts will be made by the
Army Of the Tennessee to place in
Washington monument to General
Sherman. A committee has been APP
pointed and will go to work at once to
raise the money necessary. Let it be
a monument worthy Of the great com
mander, and one that will add to the
beauty of the already beautiful cap
ital.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

or rich young California heiress
the Epoch says: s'Miss Virginia Fair,
the sister Of Mrs. Hermann 0elrichs, Is
q charming young girlinher early teens.
She is refreshingly natural, as bright
as the proyerbial dollar and wonder
fully worldly-wise for her age. She IS
tall, slender girl, with thick, curling
hair Of russet brown, very decidedly
tinged with auburn, and with great
gray eyes. When fair Virginia Fair
attains her majority she win be one
Of therichest young womenin America.
She is to make her home now with her
sister, Mrs. Oelrichs, at 453 Fifth ave-
nue., and her education, which has
hitherto been conducted in convent,
will continue under private tutors.
Young Miss Fair has already attained
among her friends d great reputation
As wit, beingunusually aptandcleyer
ri repartee. She ii, moreover, par-
ticularly intoleraiit 81 shains and rre-
lenses.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

The statistics Of the attendance at
the Philadelphia public bathsfrom June
s to Oct. are interesting. The total
number Of bathers of both sexes was
1921, 547, of which number f,l19,330
was composedlof boys, who, from in
clination, leisure and, almost, as it
were predisposition, monopolize the
baths. There were also 9377 girls,
1879 women and l64, 46l men.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

Col. Henry NJ. Robert, who as the
Engineer Commissioner Of the District
of Columbia posed as reformer and
was desirious Of revolutionizing the
capital Of the nation, has been re-
moved by President Harrison. The
Colonel has never been satisfied with
his berth. as he is DESTROYS Of having
more active army work He will be
succeeded by Captain VIM. T. Rossell,
of the Engineering Corps, who has
acted as the assistant Of Col. Robert
during his term of office. He assumes
The Office with perfect knowledge Of its
duties and he win no doubt prove a
most worthy successor to his late chief.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

Reports Of the cotton crop are en-
couraging, and while the yield will be,
on an average, about twenty per cent.
short as compared with last season,
the quality is unusually high, and
that portion Of the crop that has al
ready come into the market has been
of the better grades, and none below
medium.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

The mysterious disappearance in
New York of r. Jones Monaghan, a
well-known lawyer Of West Chester,
Pa, remains unexplained. Nothing
whateyarihas been ascertained Of his
whereabouts or fate. He seems to
have droppedDAt Of human knowledge
as absolutely as though the earth had
secretly opened and swallowed him up.
1t is now two weeks SINCE he was last
seen. The barrenness IT results in
this singular case are not Rarticularly
creditable to the New York police and
detective force.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

The most remarkable thing, saysthe
Philadelphia Press, which has happened
for many years Is the sudden and Who'll
~ unaccountable disappearance Of the
professional rainmakers from the field
Of notoriety. Can it be that somebody
has been throwing cold water on their
experiment.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

tits announced at the Pension office
that during September no less than 81
944 pensions were granted, the first
payments an which aggregated "a, 072,-
476. This ii at the rate Of over 1900
pensions for each working day in the
month, ut a first cost Of over Sl50,O00
a day. n
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12
MogDAY EVENING. OCTOBER u. 1891.

The conservation Of Phillips Brooks
as Bishop OF Massachusetts, in Boston
next Wednesday, promises to be one
of the most imposing ceremonies ever
celebrated in the Protestant Episcopal
Church in this country. Il
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12
UNIVERSAL
SHORTHAND COLLEGE,
MARTINsRURG. w. VA.

Thorough courses in Shorthand and Type
writing. day and night Terms moderate
Typewriters for sale cheap. Corner Queen and
Martin streets over G. p. Herring's store
10-9-im.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12
BUSINESS LOCALS.

L1OR SALEi
II Two Argand Selffeeding Stoves One as
good as new VIII BIO gold dirt cheap Apply
at once 10 JAS. u. THOMPSON.
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Subscribe for THE. WoRp. Ten cents,
per week, delivered at your door.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

IVARSING. I hereby forewarn all persons
w not to purchase or receive any Berkeley
County orders or individual notes drawn In my
favor. II. :. BUTTS.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

THE VALLEY EXCHANGE BUILDING. ASSO
l CATION Is now fully organized for bust
ness. and began paying IN ON shares 6h Wednes-
day night, October 9th. from which time alLpay-
ments made during the month of October will
date. All persons desiring to become members
from the date Of the organization will call on
H. =. Mathews, Secretary, and designate the
amount Of shares desired. and make payment OF
one months dues on each share taken, each
share to represent $4,000, which will require
the payment OF one dollar per month per sliar,
l9~i0-ft.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-10-12

The Jporld ,pH 6edsfirsred by carfiersfo al pdrts
or ne city Oydsys f0r pGers mGy be Virsn 10 car
fier, caatasser. or cent 10 me office By posfaf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10
WALKER NEWS.

Correspondence.of the Ledger.
WALKER, Sept. S.-The camp
meeting closed on the 9Th inst. The
minister did some remarkable
preaching, advancing many new
ideas that are hard to be under.
stood. The meeting will be re-
membered for many years by the
people of this community.
Miss Lena Pierce is at home on a
visit.
Miss Mary Coakley is attending
the Clark Seminary at Rush Hill.
Miss Clemie Coakley commend.
ed her school at Chapel Grove on
the 9th inst.
Wheat sowing is the order of the
day in this section.
MI. T. J. Roberts had q show
of colts from his draft horse q few
days since. There was q number
shown, but there were none that
could come up TO Uncle Henry
Hirth's. and he walked off with
the $500 prize. aRUsH."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10
Live Stock Market.

ST. LOUIS, September 9.-Cattle-
There we're fully 5000 head in pens
which comprised all grades, but the
bulk, as usual, consisted Of grass
Texas. Sales were hard to effect at
a decline of about 10c 100 lbs.
There was not enough shipping
steers IN to make a marked. Texas
cattle sold fairly we'll, that is good
ones. Common and thin slow al
easier figures.
Hogs-More hogs were in the
pens yesterday than for some time
past, and the quality, too. was bet
ter. The best price was IS Is and
the bulk of the good hogs sold at
S. 10 to SIS 20, while the inferior
hogs sold generally at 81 to 81 Is.
Butcher grades sold at IS 20 to
S5 Is, and good mixed at S. Is to
IS 90. Light mixed Of fair to good
quality selling at 81 80 to IS 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10
A Bad Runaway.

John Brown and Young Palmer,
two coiored boys, while hauling a
load of hay from near the Water.
works to r. s. Steele's barn yes
terday, came very near losing their
lives. AS the wagon run down in
a small branch in College addition
the hay tell off and the horses ran
away. Brown in some way got
tangled in the lines and was drag
ged some distance, seriously injur-
ing his head and back. Palmer is
bruised up considerably, the wagon
is in splinters and one Of the horses
badly hurt by running into a
freight car that was standing on the
Wabash track. The team belong
ed to Joe 1nlow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10
MISSOURI FOR CLEVELAND.
So Says Governor Francis, Interview.
ed In New York-The Alliance.

New YoRK, September 8.-Goyer-
nor Francis, OF Missouri, strclled
through the corridor Of the Hoffman
house yesterday smoking a cigar.
He is in the city to meet his family,
who have been enjoying a vacation
IN Massachusetts, and are now on
their way home. He said TO a re-
porter that his state was still for
MIR. Cleveland, although many
Democrats did not like his opposition
to silver. The Governor said the
Farmers Alliance in Missouri was
very strong, but he did not think
the usualD Democratic majority would
be imperiled. He declared that the
Alliance members, when it came
down to principles, were really
Democrats. except in the matter OF
advocating the su~b-treasury scheme.
Taking a long pull at his cigar
the Governor said II have been
through a part Of Iowa, and l do
not mind telling you that Boies will
be elected Governor"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10

THE BIG FAIR.
The Mexico Fair Association Elects
Oalcers and Directors.

At q meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Fair Association on Saturday
the following directors we're elected:
w. j. Bolts, G. w. Lewis, G. F.
Clark, Green Clay, R. b. Buckner,
VIM. Pollock, s. e. Kendall, John
M. Daniel and j. T. johnson. The
directors Immediately met and elect
ed the folIAwing officers: w. j.
Bolts, Presidas It; C. w. Lewis, Vice
President; G. n Clark, Treasurer,
and Jos A. Glandoe, Secretary. The
directors and oficersAare the same
ones which made SUCH a successful
fair last year, and We are assured
that the success of the next fair is
already assured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10
State Elections This Year,

State Elections This Year.
Iowa, November 3, elects Stste
officers and legislature.
Maryland, November 8, cleo
State officers and legislature and
votes on six constitutional amend
ments.
Massachusetts, November 8,
elects State officers and legisla,
ture.
Missouri, November 8, elects
three railroad commissioners and
legislature.
Nebraska, November 3, elects
associate justice of the supreme
court and two regents of the State
University.
New Jersey, November Selects
part Of its Legislature.
New York, November 8, elects
State officers, legislature, ten su.
preme court justices and a repre-.
sentative In the Tenth Congress.
sional district.
Ohio, November 3, elects State
officers, legislature and votes on
amendments to constitution pro.
viding for uniform taxation.
Pennsylvania, November Selects
treasurer and attorney general and
votes on constitutional convention
and elects delegates to same.
Virginia, November 3, elects
half its legislature.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10
Mcxico's First Circus.

at has been years since / at
tended the first and last circus !
ever saw" remarked an old in
habitant of Mexico this morning
just before the parade took place.
~ believe it was just 35 years agd
that Orion Bros. circus stretched
its tent where the residence Of J.
J. Steele nov stands. It was a
great day, and <te first time the
people of Mexico eger had an OPP
portunity of seeing a big show. 1t
was something on the order of the
circus of to-day, having y good
menagerie. One of the lady riders
in the circus" continued the talk
or, twas drowned the next day
after the show exhibited in Mexico
in the Missouri river a Boonvills."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1891-09-10
CHAPEL GROVE ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
CHAPEL GROVE, Mo-, Sept. s.
Miss Coakley, of near Rush Hill,
opened school at Chapel Grove last
Monday.
Mrs. Title Read, of Mexico, was
visiting Mrs. VIM. II. Fields and
Mrs. John Blinco last week.
W, A. Read, of Benton City, was
visiting here Sunday.
John Fields, one of Montgom.
cry county's most prosperous farm.
ers, was up to see his brother last
week. He says we down Mont
gomery on big corn. Audrain
downs her on everything but big
taxes.
Chas. Woolridge and Mrs. Fan.
ME Clark left for Chillicothe Nor
NAL School last week.
VIM. Dodd returned from ILL.
nois on last Friday and thinks OLD
Missouri excels her on corn and
oats.
The Brice boys bought a mule
colt of VIM. H. Fields for $45, and
Chris. Nohrenberg bought of the
same party, 8 calves for $78
Capt. Dix is going to sell hi
property at public sale shortly
rent his farm and move to Mexico,
MI. G. Brown is talking of rent.
ing his farm and moving to Wells.
vile.
The cor crop is good aud every
body feels hogglsh.
Turkeys all dying of cholera.
LoUTREITE.