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MARRIAGES.


In Thorndike. Sept. %, Nathan B. Stetson
and Miss Bertha Bessey.
In Limington. Sept 8. John Williams OF North
WATERFORD and Mrs. Nancy Wadleigh OF Bid,
deford.
wood and Miss Susie M. Delano.
/ In West Gardiner. Sept. "a, Herbert P. Sin
nett Of Harpswell and Miss Bessie d. Potter:
In West Woolwich, Allan B. Thwing and Miss
Margaret w. Ramsey.
chester and Miss George E. Harrington OF
In Bangor. Oct 8, E. c. Wood and Miss Nell
lie f. Barker.
Wilton and Miss Alfaretta WHtman of Paris.
"A In Dresden, Sept. 20, Everett M. Houdlett
and Miss Carrie E. Reed.
In Albany, Sept. %, Will Newcombl of Nor
way and Miss Flora Grover OF Albany
{ In Rumford Falls, Sept IS. Thos G. Oldham
and Miss Edith M. Childs, both of Peryi.
In West Gardiner, Sept. q, Frank Taber and
Miss Lizzie Hugh, both of Vassalboro.
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SUPERIOR COURT.

The following sentences were imposed
Saturday by Judge Bonney.
James Corcoran was sent to jail for
three months on nuisance Indictment.
Catherine Meserve of Gorham, convict
ed at this term of adultery, was sent to
Jail for six months.
Daniel T. Mullen paid $123. 10 fine and
costs on a search and seizure.
seizures, was sentenced to pay 500 and
Committed conn it ed On another search and
seizure and a nuisance she filed demur-
rers.
Edward J.. Cady and Eubald Ballier
failed to appear and their bail was de-
faulted
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THE FAIRS HuGENEss.
uow the Great Show Impressed Besant,
the English Novelist.

the EuguAA novelist,
The b;gness of the worlds fair.
WRITES Walter Besant in Cosmopolitan,
Arst strikes and bewilders-one tries in
win To understand it-and then it sad
dens I observe that most people, like
Nerves. set down their tears to the
evanescent nature of the show. 'sThree
months more" they say, and it will be
zone like a dream. We weep. The
pitv of itp, Nay, dear friends, but the
vastness of it!
Then there is the unexpectedness of
it! Never was any place so unexpect-
ed. The special correspondents and
illustrated papers have done their best
to bring the place home to us; but, YOU
see. description never describes. Read
any description you please, written by
the most picturesque of living word
painters; nothing that he writes can
ever convey a real impression.
OH you may point at once, on ar
rival. to the Woman's building or
to the Manufactures building; you
recognize them because you saw the
pictures in sthe Illustrated London
News. Quite faithful pictures they
were, yet--yet-did you expect, at all,
what you see before you?
What did the descriptive writer and
the artist between them teach you?
The form of the thing, not it's sur
roundings and its setting; not its at
mosphere; not its color; not It's indi-
viduality. These things cannot be
put into words or into drawings, and
they make up thesunexpectedness.
Then again, the poetry of the thingl
Did the conception spring from one
brain like the Had?
Were these buildings every one, to
the unprofessional eye, a miracle of
beauty-th thus arranged SO as to pro-
duce this marvellous effect of beauty
by one master brain, or by many9
For never before, in any age, in any
country, has there been SO wonderful
an arrangement of lovely buildings
as at Chicago in the present year Of
grace.
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.
The Two Johns.

John Hart and ]. C. Stewart were the
first who conceived the idea of putting
two heavyweight actors into play.
s'The Two Johns'' was the result of this
idea, and from the very first production
it met with the approval of the theatre
going public. John Hart and Frank
Rush are today the two heaviest actors
on the stage. They will be seen at Port
land Theatre tonight and tomorrow
night.
Clara Morris.
On next Friday evening, Ira c. Stock
bridge offers the renowned Clara Morris
in her great characterization of Sardou's
sOdette," at City Hall. The offering
should prove attractive to Miss Morris S
many admirers in this city, and doubly
so when they are assured of the famous
stars entire restoration to health. Her
performances, always powerful and in
teresting to marked degree, are said to
excel in point of power even her past
triumphs. There is no question of the
supremacy of Clara Morris in the enact
ment of those dramas that call for dis
play of intense feeling.
Annie Ward Tiffany.
Annie Ward Tiffany is great favorite
in Portland. She made her first great
hit here as Biddy Roman, the good-heart-
ed Irish woman, with delicious brogue.
Last season she brought out Lady Blair
ney, in which she, represents higher
type of Irish character, and was exceed
ingly successful. She will be seen in the
character OF Lady Blarney at Portland
Theatre, Friday and Saturday, supported
by strong Company
Apollo Male Quartette.
This .quartette enjoys an enviable rep
utation for rendering catchy pro-
grammes. and they will do their best at
Ryans benefit concert, October IS. at
City Hall. Mr.. Paine, the tenor, has a
beautiful voice. Get your tickets Of MI.
RYAN.
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AUCTION SALES.
For Sale.

VyHE entire mining plant and personal prop
i erty of the RED Cloud Gold Mining and Mill
ing Company situatedsin Mariposa County Cali
fornia, will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at
the office of the Clerk of said Company,
Clarence Hale ESQ.,. No. 80 Exchange street,
Portland, Me-, on Thursday, the twenty-sixth
day of October. 1898, at O'Clock p. m.
The property to be sold as above includes
two mining claims, each 1900 feet in length BY
500 feet in width. known respectively as the
and are gold bearing, quartz mines; together
with the mill MILL hosting 3nas n MSrhs machinery
property connected herewith, owned by the
present owners or +, in |, which they have any in
terest; also the WATER RIGHTS connected
with said property.
The locations Of the above named mines are
duly recorded 1 M. and Described oadd il the oas
.. 275, and Vol. &c" p. 1858. -
The sale will be subject to any liens and
Of the stockhold ers and directors. ~ - ''o'
RED CLOUD GoLDMINING & MILLING co.
oct16 eod3t
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The rumor that ''The Oxford" at
Fryebrlrg was to be closed last Saturday
was wholly without foundation. The
hotel will remain open through the win
ter for guests and the travelling public
generally. The hotel is heated by steam
throughout, and will be pleasant and
comfortable in the coolest weather The
Oxford was filled with guests all sum-
mer, and everybody was satisfied and
pleased with the hotel and it's manage
ment.
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Foot Ball.

The return game of foot ball between
the 7. his. and Colby College elevens
was played on the. base ball grounds
Saturday afternoon and resulted in a
defeat for the High school boys by the
close score OF 4 to 2. 1t was an excellent
game, Astounding in brilliant features
although the vastly superior weight of
Colby told fearfully against the light
High school team and virtually scored
their only touch down.
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Only a Small Blaze.

Shortly before midnight last night,
fire was discovered in the dwelling house
No. 70 Salem street, occupied by Jeremi-
ah and Frank D. Mccarthy. Box SO was
pulled. A very few minutes were re-
quired to subdue the flames. An exami-
nation of affairs then disclosed that the
damage would be trifling.
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Committed Suicide.

An Englishman, named George H. Car
ter, committed suicide at Los Angeles,
CAL, the first of the month. He was
out of employment, became Respondent,
and jumped over the cliff at Santo Moni-
co, dying in a hospital few days after
ward. He stated at the hospital that
when he had heard from his wife she
was living in Portland, Me.
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SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE WALTON.

BEFORE JUDGE WALTON.
SATURDAY-The court has been occu-
pied during the forenoons of the past
week bearing divorce cases, but DEGREES
will not be entered until the end of the
term when a list of them will be pub
lished.
Charles A. Strout, Esq, and Robert
T. Whitehouse, Esq. both of the Cum
berland Bar were, by Judge Walton, ap-
pointed commissioners to take poor
debtor disclosures.
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MUNICIPAL COURT.
nrEnnr .1unGE { auLp.

BEFORE JUDGE coULD.
SATURDAY-PatrickB Barrett. Intoxi-
cation; fined So and costs.
Henry w. Ripley. Intoxication; 30
days in county Jail. Sentence suspend
ed
Margaret Donahue. Search and seiz-
ure; discharged.
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Mary Ann--Please, mum, I don't think
can cut this chickens head off. | just
know I'll get nervous and cut myself.
Mrs. Wickwire-Oh, it's easy enough.
just shut your eyes. That's the way al
ways do.-Indianapolis Journal.
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HOSIERY C0TNTER.

A lot of women's
fleece lined Hosiery, tans.
states and shades. of red at
roc for today. other days
25c. At same counter, a.
lot of children's heavy
Knickerbocker Stockings
for Fall wear at 3oc a
pair, sizes 7 II to SI-2,
and 44c for sizes 9 to
9 1-2. Great bargain.
One lot of Japanese
Cups and Saucers at SC
today, other days 12c.
Also a lot of laoquered
Glove and Handkerchief
Boxes at 25c the set, two
pieces, regular price s5c.
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75c.
LINENS COUNTER.
An assorted lot of Sat
in Damask Doylies,
round, square and oval,
assorted designs, to go at
&c. each. Great bargain.
HANDKERcHIEFS COUNTER.
One lot of scalloped
and embroidered Swiss
Lawn Handkerchief at
| I3c. each, worth a5c.
EMBRoLDERLEs COUNTER.
| A lot of Russian Ii
dies, square, medium size,
at 1oc., always sold at
I7c.
RIBBONS COUNTER.
| A great lot of rem
nants and coupons of wide
Silk Ribbons, gros-grain,
satin edge and plain sat
in, assorted colors, at Ioc.
a yard, worth 20, 80 and
35c.
NEcKWEAR COUNTER. tWomen's.
A choice lot Of pink
and blue chambray Chem
isettes with white rolling
collars, all sizes, at Ioc.
worth 25c. At same
counter, a small lot Of
fancy hemstitched Silk
Handkerchief, assorted
colors, large size, at Iec.,
reduced from IS and SIC.
STATIONERY COUNTER.
A lot Of high class,
fine quality Stationery in
boxes at 42c. a box, been
62c. At same counter,
the entire stock of fancy
oak boxes for handker.
chiefs, gloves, collars and
cuffs, jewels, work boxes,
etc., to go at half off to-
day.
TOILET GOODS COUNTER.
Two cases Of pure Pc
troleum Jelly, like Vase
line, at &c. a bottle, sold
everywhere at Ioc---large
bottles. At same coun-
ter, a lot of white cellu-
loid Tooth Brush Hold
ers at Ioc, sold every day
at I5c. Also a lot of
Perfumery, concentrated
extracts, at I3c a bottle,
worth 10 and 25c.
SILKS COUNTER.
Forty part-pieces of
rich Upholstery Fringes,
all kinds, colors and
widths to go today at 25c.
been 75c, $I.oo, $50 and
200.
NEEDLEWoRK COUNTER.
Seventy Vegetable
Down Pillows in figured
muslin covers, at 4oc
each for today, other days
soc.
At same counter, a lot
of hemstitched plate Doy-
lice and small Cnnares
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The aUeather today
Is likely to be
fair.

n word about these
Il Monday sales.
You know how it
comes about. The bust
ness world hasn't fully
recovered from the bust
ness depression yet. and
stores with ready cash are
eagerly sought after.
The trouble with many
importers and manufac-
turers is how to turn mer-
chandise into money fast
enough. That means a
sacrifice, and when things
are tumbling from any
such cause we are always
on hand. This makes it
/ possible for us to offer big
values in wantable stuffs
at prices way under &C
tual worth, and today's
sale will be no ex-
ception.
DRAPERIES ROOM.
Twenty large, hand
some and heavy Persian
Tapestry Couch Covers,
fringed and reversible, to
II go at $500. never sold be-
81 fore under $500.
-LACEs COUNTER.
Fifteen pieces wide
and narrow Point-de-
Gene Laces, ecru tint, as
sorted patterns, at CSC. a
yard-the 3oc., 48c. and
soc. sort.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER, Muslin.
A lot of White Mus
lin Skirts, wide aounce
and five rows of tucking,
. trimmed with four inch
torchon lace, to go Mon
day for S1.36, other days
$500.
C0RsETs COUNTER.
"A small lot of up. d."
&C. P" and Roman"
Corsets, all fine import
ed goods, white and col
ored, to be sold today
at SI.oo, regular price
$2.5o--sizes IS to Fl.
UNDERWEAR COUNTER. Omitted
A lot of Swiss Ribbed
Undervests, V neck;
fancy silk finish, at 24c.,
were 3oc.
At same counter. a lot
Of Silk Jersey Ribbed
Vests, high neck, short
sleeves, black and cream,
to go at SLIPS Monday,
other days $500. Also,
a lot of Infants Merino
Vests to be closed out at
e &c., worth 12c. to 25c.
SKIRTS. ETC!
A lot of "Fast Black"
Satteen Skirts, full size,
with wide ruffled founce
or two narrow hounces,
to be sold at 72c. today;
regular price 500.
INFANTs' OUTFITS.
Twelve fine All-Wool
Cloaks for small children,
up to five years old, to go
today at $500, marked
down from $3.50, $3.50,
800 and 900; great bar
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OWEN, MOORE & 90.
JEWELRY COUNTER.

| JEWELRY COUNTER.
| A special bargain ia
Boys Watches with
Chain, at 100, keep good
time and are warranted
for five years.
| YARNS COUNTER.
A small' lot of eight
fold columbia" German
town Yarn to be closed
out at nc a skein, regu-
lar price zoe.
HABERDAsHERY COUNTER.
An odd lot of mems
heavy weight Shirts and
Drawers, the regular soc
quality, to go today at
32c. At same counter, a
lot of Ascot Scarfs. dark
colors mostly, to be closed
out at soc, regular prices
100, $50 and 1888. AL
so a lot of mems white
Numbered Dress Shirts at
soc. Gvsutvalme.
At same counter, a lot
of all wool ribbed Bicycle
Stockings at SAC a pair,
worth soc.
UMBRELLAS COUNTER.
A lot Of children's
/ Gloria Cloth Paragon
Frame Umbrellas, natural
stick handles, at 8oc,
regularly sold at Las.
DRESS TRIMMINGS.
One lot Of fine quality
beaded Gimps, four col
ors, 28c a yard, reduced
from Goo.
NOTIONS COUNTER.
A lot Of nickel plated
Coat and Hat Racks, to
go at zoe, regular price
32c, a very useful and
convenient article.
GLOVES COUNTER.
A line of PERKINS, four
button glace Kid Gloves.
red and blue shades, with
black welt and large but
tons to go today at I.2I
sold other days at IT'S.
At same counter, a lot
of Children's and Misses
silk Taffeta Gloves, at
28c reduced from soc
right for school use.
HOSIERY COUNTER.
A lot Of women's
fleece lined Hosiery, tans,
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Skoda's Discovery.

I have not had headache once SINCE"
Skoda's Discovery purifes the Blood,
tones up the nerve centers and makes
you well.
Skoda's Little Tablets cure constipation,
headache, and dyspepsia. IS cts. per box.
Medical Advice Free.
sKoDA DISCOVERY CO.. RELrAsr- NE
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The only terms at
these Monaay sales are
cash and no exchanges.
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Headache and Catarrh.
How many people suffer constantly
from the above diseases, which ulti-
mately lead to nervous prostration,
consumption and death. Mrs. White
more says: "Have had headache and
catarrh for years, and found no relief
until took
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
"Throw him out of the win

HUI 1ulOh OuN VI eiiS VIZ
DER
Things were getting exciting, and il
looked as if Prof. Brown might find Il
use for his violin as weapon OF de-
fence, when five sta wart policemen
marched into the hall Some of toe
ladies, becoming frightened, had sent
word TO the police station that riot
was in progress, and the bluecoats
had come up to see about it. They
acted as arbitrators, and on their ad-
vice Prof. Brown agreed to continue
the performance. So during the hour
that it took 10 get his violin in shape
again the Wandering Fives did some
exhaustive but scarcely successful de-
tective work TO find out who had soap
ed the Professors fiddle bow.
They finally decided that it must
have been rural musician who was
seen in the hall early in tie evening,
and who had subsequently, disappeared,
and they advised Prof. Brown to get a
warrant Tor him. After he had time
to cool down, however, the Professor
concluded he'd let the matter drop. To
a Sun reporter he said:
''It's very discouraging to try and
play on violin with soaped bow. |
was pretty mad at first, but the man
that / think did it hasn't got any money
to pay damages we decided 10 let
it drop. 1t not only cost me for new
set of strings and new bow, but my
violin isn't in shape yet. Next time
anybody asks me to take drink at a
ball I'll take the instrument, bow and
all, with me.-N. Y. Sun.
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
SCHOOL BOOKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES

The largest stock of new and secondhand
School Books ever offered at lowest prices.
We have never been underso:d. for we buy IN
the lowest market for cash and give our GUS
toners the benefit All our books are cover
ed with DYSON'S UNEXCELLED COVER,
which fits the book like e glove and lasts
longer than any other made. They have
stood the test for six years. School Bags are
lower than ever All makes, from &c 10 81.
States covered and plain, double and single,
from Sc to 3Oc Composition Books, n new
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is a look at our line, and you will be satisfied
that the little store CAN and DOES sell goods
low, ST. DYSON & BRO. sos King ST.,
aug2S Next to the Opera House.
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octi I'm
COMMISSlONER'S OFFICE,
NTnrl-nt IublI,in,S

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Market Building,
Alexandria Va October 10TH 1898.
To Edwin Newton Wise, Martha Newton
WISE George Wise, Frank A. Wise, William
Newton Wise, Mary a. Wise James Cloud
Wise Charles Kenyon. and Rhoby J. Ken
yon, his wife, F. B. Mcclure, and J. X. II.
Dcakins, trustees under the will of William
ID. Mutt, deceased, and John S. Blackburn.
trustee, Alice Z. Mutt Wise, and all other
persons who are creditors of Peter WISE
late of Alexandria. Va, deceased.
You are hereby notified that | have fixed
upon Wednesday, the 10th of November.
1898, at 10 o'clock q. M, ar my said Ctiicc, as
the time and place when and where / shall
proceed to execute the decree rendered by the
Corporation Court of the city of Alexandria,
on the 18th day of October, 1S93, in the
Chancery suit of Alice T. Mutt Wise, com
plainant. against George Wise aud ais, de-
PENDANTS, whereby am required 10 ascertain
and report, among other things the heirs and
distributcc of the late Peter Wise, the real
and personal estate of which he died seized {;
the liens on the real estate, and 10 take an &c.
count of all debt due and owing By said int,s-
tate.
Creditors of the said estate will come for
ward and prove their claims.
JOHN T. CALLAHAN.
Commissioner in Chanccry.
oct16 1oU4w
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VIRGINIA: At Rules held in the Clerk
Y office of the Corporation Court of the
city of Alexandria on the I'd day Of October
1893.
S. Katz vs. the National Fire Insurance Com
pany, of Weston, West Virginia.
Memo. The object of this suit is to recover
of the defendant the sum of $3.50, with in
terest from July 1st, 1893, and to attach the
estate or debts owing it in the hands of the
Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Company
Of Alexandria, Va.
The defendant, the National Fire Insurance
Company, of Weston, West Virginia, not hav-
ing entered its appearance and given security
according TO the act OF Assembly and the rules
of this Court. and it appearing by an affidavit
that the said defendant is foreign cor
poratiou, it is ordered that the said defendant
appear here within fifteen days after due pub
lication of this order and do what is necessary
10 protect its interests in this suit, and that
copy of this order be forthwith inserted in the
Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper published III
the city of Alexandria, once a week for four
successive weeks. and posted at the front door
of the Court House of this city.
copy-tcstc:
by J. T. CALLAHAN, Dep. Clerk.
John ". johnson, p. q. oct2 w4w
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FINANCIAL.
ALEXANDRIA BOARD.
ic2 1aw6nl

A local Board Of THE EASTERN BUILD
ING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. of Syra.
cuse. n. Y. has been organized in the city Of
Alexandria. Va, and the local business is un-
der the supervision Of the following OFFl-
GERS and DIRECTORS:
OFFICERS-I. c. O'Ncal. President; F. S.
Ballcngcr Vice President; Thomas II. Bayne,
Secretary and Treasury, and Leonard Mar
BOARD OF FDIRECTORs-I. C. O'Neal, Of
O'Ncal 3 I.unt Real Estate, No. 3ll King
street;J. A. n Curtin and Calvin Butts. of
Curtin tl Butts, Iron Founders cor. Royal
and Wilkes streets; Leonard Marbury, At
torney at Law. 212 King street; F. S. Bal
Iengsr and P. VI Bradshaw, of Ballenger &
Bradshaw. Shoe Merchants, 80 King street !;
A. A. Warfield, General Insurance Agent, 300
kim street: Thos. H. Bayne, Real Estate,
Insurance. Building & Loan, 81 King street.
For full particulars apply to any member OF
the Board. or
~ THOS. II. BAYNE, Special Agent
Office: 311 King street Alexandria, Va.
OctlO
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A DAIINSTRATOR'S NOTICE-Having
"A qualified as administrator of C. b
HECKER, deceased, all persons having claims
against the estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent the same, duly authenticated, to me. and
all persons indebted to said estate are request.
cd to make immediate settlement
X KEMPER,
oct4 I'm Administrator.
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AT French'S Book Store,
All & 419 King ST., Alexandria, Va,

Az & 40 King ST., Alexandra, Va.
HEADQUARTERS for everything used il
the School Room Be sure to examine our
line before purchasing. We have the largest
variety and best values in
SCHOOL BOOKS, NEW AND SECOND
HAND.
Composition Books, Student Note Books.
School Straps, slates-plain and covered
frames, Scholars Companions, &c, &c.
SCHOOL BAGS of every description, made
in oilcloth, Duck, Leather, Cloth and Melted
Goods.
A beautiful line of Writing Tablets for pen
or penci! cheaper than ever,
Don't forget that with every book purchased
at FRENCH'S you get one of Holden's Patent
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are initiated, but never equaled). Johber OF
miscellaneous school books and school desks
and furniture. Supply the trade with every
thing in the Book and Stationery line. This
house is characterized by its promptness. care
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