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Evening journal., 1891-03-24
LANES |. HAWKINS RESIGNS.

he Sends = Letter TO the Lew Court.
He wan Probably be Eummarily
Dropped.
Four county constables for Whining
ton hundred were elected at the meeting
Of the Levy Court yesterday afternoon
They were William Mckelvey Charles +.
Bowers. Isaac NJ Brown ana James L
Hawkins. The first three received five
votes and the latter six votes. The court
refused TO reduce the assessment on
property Of Peter McHugh in Christiaaa
hundred, from S.. 600 to ST, 500. The
lots belonging TO the Liberty
Fire Company on New Castle avenue
between A and B streets. were stricken
from the assessment lists Several ad
ditional names were placed on the as 7
sessment lists James L. Hawkins
stated, after the session OF the court
that he did not want the office of con
stable and would resign to day. he
''only entered the race because some
people undertook to beat him before the
court, and be decided to let that body
decide the matter
This morning Hawkins senG a letter to
the court thanking it for the high honor
and stating hat he could not serve as
So4otaolS no pHpcCothlig aoC+AAou ~
accept the appointment. The member $
Of the Levy Court passed the letter around
quietly and read It with much amuse
ment l. is said that the court will not
accept the resignation but willallow the
time for bonding to expire and appoint
another man in his place
AT the opening Of court this morning,
Mr. Jolls presented two bills of the New
Castle Water Company, for the jail and
shsriff's residences water supply for
years ending March /, 1890. and March
/, 1891 These amounted to $500
and were, with a gas bill
Of $532, referred to the Com
mittee on Miscellaneous Accounts
On motion of Mr.. Simpler the name Of
Stansbury Collision was added to the as
sessment Of the Sixth ward, vouched for
by George Il Leach. Samuel H Morrison
and George E Thompson were offered as
sureties of Charles Green. newly ap
pointed constable for Brandywine hun
dred. They were accepted and the bond
was then approved
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
eERaoNAl- pARAaRAPns.

Mrs. Il. p Scott is at Atlantic City.
George v. Massey of Dover was in this
city yesterday.
Henry M. Silver Of Red Lion was in
Wilmington to- day.
Rev. J. A. B. Wilson of Dover is in
Philadelphia to-day.
Thomas F. Bayard, Jr., is spending his
Easter holidays at home.
Colonel 81. r, Borie of New Castle was
in Wilmington this afternoon.
Conductor Thomas Hawkins is in
charge Of the New Castle accommodation
train to-day.
Rev. J. D. Rigg of Georgetown passed
through Wilmington on his way to
Chester this morning.
Revs. ]. D. G. Hanna, W. L White, E.
@. Atkins, l. E. Barrett and c. A. Grise
returned from Centerville, Md on the
8. 40 train this morning.
Thomas J. Wier. Wharton Cornell, j.
Fred. Gradwohl and Walter Hersey were
the successful candidates from this city
st the recent junior examination in the
Philadelphia College Of Pharmacy.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
pIr. mllln. snccessnr

R. L. Holiday. who has, since June.
been superintendent of the Central di-
vision Of the Pennsylvania railroad, with
headquarters at Media. has heen trans
ferred to- the Delaware division to sue
ceed superintendent | N. Mills The
change will be made about April AS
superintendent OF the Delaware division
he will reside At Dover, although his
headquarters will be at Clayton, fifteen
miles distant. Mr.. Holiday is a
native OF Blair county, Pa, and
a graduate of the Troy a. Y Polyteeh-
mic Institute, and civil engineer by pro
fession. He entered the "Pennsy'sn SER
vice in the year 1878, and wss made
assistant superintendent of the Bedford
division In 1875 He was engineer Of
maintenance Of way on the Altoona
division and subsequently, superin-
tendent OF the Lewiston division.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
DrunRenness and Larceny

The following persons were fined 81 and
costs for drunkenness at the Municipal
Court this morning. Washington Bull
len, Elisha Welch, John Cannon, Michael
Mcdonald, George Miller. Miller
Nickerson and Joseph Ogle Harry
Miller and John Curtain were charged
with the larceny Of several pairs
Of shoes from William G. Loper.
also a quantity of umbrellas and
shirts from Enos L. Messick. The
articles were discovered in the lumber
yard of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company, Waterman Truitt and Officer
Scott lay in wait last night until five
young men came to the place. Curtain
and Miller came by an opposite approach
to that of the other three. They were
arrested and the others escaped. AS
the testimony was not sufficient to war
rant their conviction their case was con
tipued until tomorrow in order that
further testimony might be secured.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
one nllsereant Arrested.

Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, March "a The excitement
caused by the attempted assaults
on women Saturday has not yet
subsided and strong threats are
still being made by the friends Of the
women should their assailants be cap
tured. Scarce q woman can be seen
alone on the streets. Four negroes
were arrested yesterday morning but
released later by the alderman
Another, Bill Collins, was arrested
yesterday afternoon and identified BY
two Of the assaulted women. He was
committed to Jail The mayor has
ordered the arrest Of every suspicious
character. Every attempt is being mad 3
te discover the criminals
Evening journal., 1891-03-24

a Carpet Sweeper should
be in every house, and here's
one to suit you.
The petty cost is nothing
compared with the wonderful
saving in dust and labor, and
wear on Carpets. Bissclps
Gold Medal is the queen
among the Bissells. Its beauty
will attract you, and its perfect
working please you for the
years it will last
The Bissell broom action in
the Sweeper adapts it to every
kind of carpet and every kind
of sweeping. A machine with
out it is a brush not a sweeper,
and none but the Bissells have
It. The Gold Medal in addi-
ton has every other modern
feature-a pure bristle brush, a
spring dumping device and
noiseless friction. The Gold
Medal is the best Sweeper
made and only sold in this city
by us.
We have in addition to our
regular stock of handmade
shading from Five Hundred
to One Thousand Holland
shades made up on spring
rollers to fit any window three
feet wide by six feet long.
They are only in five color
ings:
Dark Brown
Dark Green
Drab
Ecru
Olive
And we shall sell them for IS
cents each.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
Handsome Show window.

Kennard & Co. 8 show window az No.
623 Market street is elegantly decorated
to-day for the Easter holidays and the
spring opening, which will be held in
few days In the centre Of the window
stands sort Of stutue, beauti-
fully adorned with silks and
white lace. Lace trimmed furs and
charming flowers are among the attrac-
tions. while tropical plants here and
there make pleasing contrast in the
decorations.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
high school Alumane Meetlng.

A meeting of the High School Alumnae
was held last evening at the home of Mrs
Smith, No SIT Van Buren, street. Mrs.
Smith presided The unfinished business
of last meeting was taken up and com
pleted Musical and reading selections
were then given by several of the young
women present, and good time socially
was enjoyed II was decided that the
next business meeting Of the association
should be held on the third tMonday of
June at 4 30 o'clock in school No. /.
special meetings 70 be held ia the m san.
time subject to the call of the president.
Tue meeting adjourned at late hour.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
eympastic Exhibition inY.M. .A.Rooms

Members OF the Christian Endeavor
Societies of s. Paul's. West Presbyterian
and Delaware Avenue Baptist Churches
attended an athletic entertainment in the
gymnasium Of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association last evening. George
Hepbron led the march after which there
were dumb bell exercises and then tumb
ling exhibition by Charles McCowen aid
Frank Pierce, and finally came the diff
ferent styles Of vsulting. Compton s
Banjo Club furnished the music The
next exhibition Of March 80 will be for
the benefit of the Christian Endeayor
Societies Of the German Baptist, Asbury
M 2, Church and Rodney Street Presby
terian Church.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
Grand Lodre q n.

Special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
SMYRNA, March "a. The officers Of
Grand Lodge Of Delaware X @ e.. paid
an oftleiate 60 Union Castle, No II, OF
this town, several evenings since. TO
make arrangements for the meeting Of
the Grand Castle In this town, Monday,
April 9. A feature Of the day will besa
grand parade Of uniformedlkuights II. w,
Graham of Clayton, will be grand mar-
shall. Four hundred men will be III line.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
The onarnnly Wnl BOLD.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Opera House-H Heir-at Law.

Those great actors Joseph jefferson and
William J. Florence will be greeted by a
crowded house at the Grand Opera House
tomorrow night when thHy will play the
famous comedy Heir at Law. The
dramatic critic uf the New York Herald
says in his criticism on the play;
"The two actors are living fols to one
another-Jeilsrson, dainty to the verge
Of effeminacy. and Florence, rollicking
almost to a de rec of boisterousness.
Neither exceeds the limit in his respec
tive tendency, and so, with such quaint
roles as DR.. Pangloss, LID. and
A. S. s., and Zskiel Homespln, they
compounded a dramatic draught Of most
delicious favor. Honors were easy.
might say, between Jefferson aud Flor
ence. Scarcely had the former, with his
sombre black silk paletot, breeches and
hose, blsek gloves and buckled shoes,
gray wig and three cornered chapeau,
gone from the stage than his antiihesis
appeared. to change the wine, as it were.
from sherry to Burgundy, and then
again to be changed IL turn from Bur-
gundy to champagne, keeping the appe-
tite whetted until at the end of the feast
the partakers thereof were ready to 60
hoilN IA a otAic u AiuAtpNu1h AtAoAAp1
"a Pair of Kids"
Manager Williamson has secured the
famous Pair of Kids" company TO give
one performance at the Grand Opera
House on Friday evening, The company
is Eheadsd by that well-known panto-
mimic eccentric comedian. Ezra Kendall
A good hearty laugh is hugely enjoyed
by everyone, and Kendall and the ''Kids'
have reputation Of FIVE successful
years in the laughter prod ncing line.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
baltimore and ohio Relief Depar ment

The report Of the Relief Department Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for. the
month Of December, 1890, shows that the
receipts were $50. 969 76, aud the dis
bursements for accidental death, $l7, O5O
75 injuries 5.6Se So; surgical expense.
S719 43; natural sickness. $6,4I211;
natural death, $7,1l4; total
S36. sS3.S2. Add to this the general
expenses S3, 009 "a, contributions re.
funded 1852 03; advances for artificial
limbs $3.50, making a grand total Of
$40, 495,79 From May /, 1880, to Decem
Der 81, 1890. the association paid in bene-
fits SO, 504, 553 81.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
Rarnnral.

Mckee g. Pyle have opened an office at
No. Oil Market street, which win be the
main office for the transaction of their
business after March 23. They will be
pleased to see their old patrons and
friends in general at the new stand, and
TO receive orders for anything in their
line Lumber Coal, Lime, Sand, Cement
and builders supplies generally. Tsle-
nhone 572
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
STORIES or the oAY.
nnlcheat Mnr ronslhlr.

Scene City Treasurers Office. Ring
-ripg-riuE over the phone.
Stranger" HelloP
Clerk" "Hellop
Stranger-"C you tell me the most
direct way TO get in Communication with
Coroner sparks2"
Clerk-"Yes. Go drown yourself
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
Now store.

L. D Jones & Co., have taken the store
in the Parry building, No. 3f0 King
street, and after remodelling and decor.
ating have stocked it with an entirely
new and fresh stock of Dry Goods and
Notions, Hosiery, Embroideries, Laces,
Buttons, MusliDs, Calicoes, Linens,
Ginghams, Dress Goods. Shawls etc. To-
day IS their opening day, and che public
is invited to inspect their wares. which
they propose to sell for cash at prices
which cannot be discounted elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
"a Pair of Kids.
Academy Of music.

The Irwin Brothers Speciality Com
pany made its first appearance at the
Academy of Mnsic last evening. Among
the attractions were r. y Bryan, Nellie
Forrister and g e. Moulton in their
melange of fun, mirth and music. Ida
Lillian Abrams, in her choice operate
selections; Gordon and Lick. in their
musical studio; Richard J and Miss
Kitty Wolfe, ia the original Italian hero
singing and dancing; also the Wreck
from the Conemaugh Valley" and the
caAine actor Jack James Wes,eys songs,
dances, crashes aud falls produced much
laughter. McCale and Daniel, the Irish
comedians. vocalists, dancers and pun
stsrs. came in for applause, as did al
Reeves, the banjoist aud comedian; In
his comic and local songs. Mcbride and
Goodrich were good terpsichorean
comiques, and Miss Alice Thompson was
pleasing in her songs and limitations.
Stirk and Zsnr did some good fests. Mr..
Stirk turning double somerssult In the
air. There was crowded house The
performance will be repeated tonight
and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
ula yyi,nesa Dld vot Amman.

The famous Judge Maule Of England,
trying the case OF man accused OF
stealing a watch, asked the man If he had
any witnesses rhe prisoner replied that
he had none but my Maker knows my
innocence After waiting a few N :
menis the Judge gravely addressed the
jury Gentlemen, the prisoner Is
charged with stealing a watch He called
a witness who does not appear; on the
ot5er hand two witnesses saw him take
the watch.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24

state Legislature at Newark.
NEWARK, Del, March a. The State
Legislature arrived here to-day on the
10 80 o'clock train. They took dinner at
the Deer Park Hotel and visited
Delaware College this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
LAST EDITION
WHO THE New PASTORS ARE.


Brief Biographieai sketcnes of Those
who vii Peach to Wilmington Audi
ences.
Rev. John Y. Dobbins, D. D.. the
y-appointed pastor Of Grace Church,
comes here from State Street Church,
Trenton, New Jersey Conference. He is
a native Of Camden, n J. and a graduate
of Pennington Seminary and Dickinson
College. He has been the pastor Of
churches in Trenton, Camden and Gov
ington, Ky, since 1876, when he entered
the New Jersey Conference for the first
time His last quarterly conference
adopted fattering resolutions on his pas
toral work, before he left.
Rev. L L. Hubbard, Pb. d.
Rev Edward L. Hubbard, Phi D.,
Unions new pastor, is 80 years old and
native of Maryland He was one of
class of young men who worked their
way through the Wilmington Confer
ence Academy, by acting as janitor, doing
chores about Dover, and earning money
in other ways to be educated for the
ministry he graduated with high
honors in the class of 1875, with Dr. w.
l.. s. Murray and number
of other promin ent ministers Of
the conference. He comes to his
city from New Castle. where he has
been stationed for four years. Previous
to this he served three years as pastor Of
Brandywine NJ K. Church. He
Is exceedingly successful. as q pas
tor being most attractive
preacher and a skillfull manager He
has become widely known all over the
conference for ais strong opposition to the
liquor traffic, through which a number Of
saloons were closed
Rev. John France.
Rev, John France. who comes to Scott
Church for the next twelve months. is
one of the most able ministers in the
Wilmington Conference He was raised
on this peninsula and is about so years
old BE has just concluded
most successful term as presiding elder
of Easton district, during which he has
preached an average of three sermons per
week. His appointment to Scott Church
was surprise to every member
OF the conference, even himself as
Rev. J. P. Otis had been called to become
its pastor and had accepted The bishop
evidently concluded to give Mr.
France a good appointment as a re-
ward for his JEALOUS labors
of the past. and Mr. Otis was given just
as desirable an one in other parts Of the
conference.
Rev. Isaac Jewell.
Rev. Isaac Jewell, Epworth's new
pastor, comes to this city with an en-
viable accommodation from the church
at Rising Sun. Md where he has con-
cluded successful pastorate. Mr. Jewell
is a man of pleasing address
and is an interesting speaker
He is about 30 years old. and has been
married three times His present wife
is jealous worker in the Sunday school
and temperance cause, and very popular
among the young people
Rev. III. 5. Du1aneY.
Rev a. Dulaney, the pastor Of
Kingswood, has just been admitted into
the conference, but is said to be first
class preacher. he succeeds Rev. Edgar
Franklin.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
NoTInE

g GALVATION ARMY EXTRAORDINARY
- wonderful, dedication meeting on ube
s5th and 2jth Of March az lis King street led
hy staff Captain Mcfarlane and a host Of
officers. Come and see.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
REGISTERS ORDER
7-1-7-7-7-7-"-7-7-77T
pEGIsTER's ORDER.
REgTsTrR,s OFFTCR.

hEHiCIEh'S OfFlCE.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del, March z. 1891
Upon the application of James Monaghan
aud Matilda Monahgan, executors Of Patrick
Monaghan late of Wilmington hundred, IN
said county deceased IL is ordered and directed
by the Register that the executors aforesaid
give notice OF granting Of Letters Test smep-
tary upon the estate of the deceased
with the date OF granting thereof BY causing
advertisements to be posted within forty days
from the date of such Letters In six OF the
most public places Of the county OF New CAS-
lie requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an Act OF Assembly In such case made
and provided: and also cause the same TO be
inserted within the same period in the EVEN
ING JOURNAL, a newspaper published in VIII
nlingtOn, Del. and TO be continued therein
three weeks. Q. o. d.
tilven under the hand and Seal
49,, of Office Of the Register aforesaid
[ at Wilmington, Ia New Castle
L. . county aforesaid, the dav and year
tl above written.
JOHN K. BRADFORD. Register.
NOTICE.
All persons having claims against the estate
of ne deceased must present the same, duly
ate 3ted TO the Executors, on or before
March z, 1892, or abide the Act OF Assembly
In such case made and provided.
JAMES NJ ~ NAGHAN.
MATILDA MONAGHAN.
Executors.
Address. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24

Frank d. Stockton was invited to
dinner in Washington some days ago BY
an artfu hoateas, who had the ices
sersed in the form Of a lady and tiger
Now, which, she coolly asked when
they came on Both, IL you please he
replied; aud the problem Is still un.
lved
Evening journal., 1891-03-24

PENNIES AND SMALL CHANGE car
AN HAD ar rHH COUNTING ROOF ~
TsE uvzHpG 5oURNAE
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
Wnn,t Ynn Gonna

and see the largest display of Easter
goods in the city. We make speciality
of baskets Singley Bro.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
LTcENsE APPLICATIONS


NOTICE.. JOHN G. SAsSE, Jff., THE
~ tenant and occupant Of the house fitu-
ated at the northeast corner OF Fifth and
Orange streets. IN the FIRST ward IN
in the city Of Wilmington, countv OF
New Castle and State Of Delaware, in
compliance with the requirements Of the
acts of the General Assembly in such case
made and provided. do he, eby give notice that
/ shall apply in writing to the Court Of Gen
eral Sessions OF the Peace and Jail Delivery
Of the state Of Delaware. in and for New
Castle county, on Monday, the llth day Of
May, 1891, 0eing the next term OF sad Court.
for a license for said house as an
inn or tavern, for the sale therein Of intoxi-
eating liquors in less quantities than one
quart. TO be drunk on the premises, and the
following respectable citizens of said ward,
az least twelve OF whom are substantial free
holders OF said warG, recommend the said
application, viz:
Charles A. Wins,OW, Hhomas d. Gibson,
George Steinicken, Albert Neumayer,
Charles r. Bickta, John Green,
James fs Welch, NJ. ID. i3eorge O'Neiil,
Daniel McElwee, Julius Gunther,
t.. j. McManus, Henry Grebe,
John w Carpenter, Fred HOldman,
Ch istian SpOerl. Ludwig Hendricks.
II. l.. Brown, John Badrr,
Bubenzer, Thomas !. Russell.
Charles Corrigan, Samuel S. Curlett,
Hamann, Patrick Monaghan,
George Finck, l.. j.. Messick,
JOHN @. sAssE, JR.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
cITY MIG iN nRlEF.

Dr.. Willard Springer has removed
No. $40 Washington street.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
Rev. Isaac Jewell.
aeN. H. 8. Dnlnne1

Rev H. S Dulaney, the pastor Of
Kingswood, has just been admitted into
the conference, but is said to be first
class preacher. he succeeds Rev. Edgar
Franklin
Evening journal., 1891-03-24

NJ OTICE.-I, JOHN MURPHY, THE
In owner snd occupant OF the house situ-
ated at rortheast corner OF Third and Tatnall
strf cts, in he First ward In the city Of VIII
mingtOn, county of New Castle and State Of
ID slaware. in compliance with the requi e.
ments Of the acls OF the General Assem- bly, In
fuch case m lde and provided do hereby give
notice that / shall apply In writing TO the
Court of General Sessions OF the Peace and
Jsil Delivery OF the State OF Delaware, in and
for New Castle county, on Monday, the llth
day OF May. 1891, being the next term of said
Court, for license for said house as an inn or
tavern for. the sale therein of Intoxicating
liquors In less quantit es than one qua {. TO be
q unk on the premises, and the fellow ing re-
spectacle citizens OF said ward, at least
twelve of whom are substantial freeholders
Of said ward, recommend the said applca-
tion, viz:
James Ii. Has kins, Charles Scheu,
August Biekta. Fred. HoldmRn,
E. =. McMAnnus, Conrad Keller.
Julius Guather, William Huber,
Thomas ID Gibson, Charles A. WinsloW,
James McKenng, john Kyle,
: Forbes. David Abramson,
Philip q Plunkett, George tfNeill.
ID. Bubenzer, r. bert r. Jefferis,
George Steinicken. William Fleming,
Daniel McElwee, Joi Meaiey,
fred Well. ST.. Il. Il. Messick,
John Ahrens. JOHN MURPHY.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
NOTIcE-

A ldress. Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1891-03-24
REAL rsTArw

;
H'Oh SALE. = TWO-STORY BRICK
house. No. $40 Wonastou street Contain
ing six rooms. Apply TO Security. Trust and
Nafe linnOslt lomDanY. No hIq MarLnA 4 - -
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-03

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Malaria and Female Complaints. P. P.
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6bbotts East Indian Corn Paint.
Is quick cure for Corns, Bunions and
Warts
Erysipelas. swollen limbs, bad sores.
scales and scabs on the leg have been en-.
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SKIN and scalp diseases, the head. a,
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- hat does Mean?

100 Doses One Dollar" means simply
mat Hoods Sarsaparilla is the most
economical medicine to buy, because it
gives more for the money than any other
preparation. Each bottle contains 100
ooses and Will average to last a month,
"n'e other Preparations, taken accor-
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iheie ioie, De sure to get Hoods Sarsapa-
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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1891-09-03
LEMON ELIXIR.
Pleasant, Elegent, Reliab,e.

For biiiousness and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For tevers, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For slecplessness, nervousness and
palpitation Of the heart, take Lemon
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For indigestion and foul tolnach,
take Lemon Elixir.
For ali sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
LADIES, Tor natural and thorough or
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DR.. Motley S Lemon Elixir will not
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eases, all OF which arise from a torp id
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bowels.
Prepared only by DR.. II. MOTLEY,
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at druggists.