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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
GENERAL 2. H. MkURY
why lie Declined to Enter the Service OF
the Louisiana Lottery Company.
Ir..lruarv 1874

WHY lie Declined to Enter the Service OF
the Louisiana Lottery Company.
February. 1894.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
There has been n great deal said about
my refusal to enter into the service If
the Louisiana State Lottery Company.
The facts about my action are that l have
never had any conscientious objections
to lotteries. which in some form have
existed with the highest sanctions Of good
men since history begun
Rut tris Louisiana lottery had become 50
notorious an evil. social and pclu-al. that
q strong and looi public sentiment had
been aroused against il. and the laws OF
/ the land forbade its further operation.
Its immense resources had been the
powerfCl instrument OF cOrrupting tt- gov
cTumen; OF Louisiana. which wu- taken
from the control Of the good Democratic
people Of that Toble community and
placed in the hands Of the most dissepu-
table political association % ca-l-t-bag-
gers. rcnogadcs and negroes ever known
IN this country. Whrn, after a long
struggle, cur own people regained con-
troll OF their interests. the lottery com.
pany ofered al enormous bf.te 10 rro-
WIZ a AN-ATnd. " tICAE tAd-1tt. y WAS
refused. The company then proposed 20
place hy their bribery the government of
other States in the hands Of the Republican
party II charter 10 carry or their busl-
ness could be secured. This attempt was
defeated by the Democrats.
Inc od!Cm throughout the Southern
States had continually grown-agajnst
tnht lottery
When the proposition was made 10 me
TO enter the service Of the company /
Was destitute ana smartlng uuusr ,he
modification and disappointment of n,y
rejection as Minister to CoIumbia-ny
first impulse was TO accept the position
with the enormous salary, but a. / ST.
lently pondered over il. ] found | would
not for moneys sake forfeit the respect
OF all / esteemed. and who esteem me,
Dut would bear my cross in silence
told nobody of my decision. nor Of the
ofrer which had been made me. until |
had carefully considered and acted upon
It. General Stephen ID. Lee was the first
whom ! informed OF IL, and his affection
ate congratulations first made me realize
what ! had escaped.
Despite the poverty and It's cruel evils
which oppress me. l have felt only salts
faction because OF my action in this mat
ter. although some good and able men
think made n mistake
Having lived six years In Loulslana,
knew better than they the evil wrought
By that institution. the one redseming
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

Judges among Washington artists con-
/ slider Miss Shankiand reproduction a
wonder.
so TEACHING.
Vice-President Morton sent her to
Daniel Huntington I'm Ncw York ana she
studied for shor- time bet the artis.
sent her home with the decision that her
genius for color required no teaching and
that it was practice not instruction that
she needed
Miss Shankand IS only young girl
ycf. but her work has attracted many
older artists who in private regard her
genius for p0rtraiture and color as ce'-
tain 10 make hcr famous They have ad-
vised her 10 wait TN her own indiyidu-
alty is developed thoroughly before going
abroad 10 study She feels little sympathy
with some OF the foreign schools. and 70
she adheros - he~ present plans Will
be a thoroughly American artist with a
Il mbrandt palette
New York ana Brooklyn parlors already
possess some OF her original negro paint
ing5 in oils which an have quaint con-
cep,ion. and a rich coloriug which never
I f. thin.
Miss Shankland has already had offers
FOR the large Washington. but is holding
II for the library. u Congress secures II
MISS 'Ntihlill4 VIII H' Atif fNNh-fTN
woman who has made such sale 70 the
government. and / regard It as the best
piece or wom1ns handwork either IN
painting or sculpture which they Will
then possess.
Miss Shankland works in q little studio
near the Capitol. In speaking OF the
WashingtOns she said: "What took Peale
eight years 10 accomplish I reproduce in
half that number of weeks! And | often
wish I could have known the artist who
conceived that idea Of Washington.
Studying it so continually 1 have be-
come very fond Of that head. To me II
has such a dignity. such power, and withal
such tenderness as no other picture Of
Washington reveals. The mouth IS the
most powerful feature 10 me"
Probably no other girl keeps George
Washington's birthday with quite such
thankfuness as Eugoule Shonkland.
MRS. ApGUIRK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
Jewish Criticism of"The Prince of India"
san Francisco Chrouicle)

f~lN 4 francisco AIi0Uitlr.J
Low Wallaces new book. "The Prince
OF India" has fallen under the ban Of
the Jews. The Ho0sler stateeman and
author is said 20 have invested the lead
ing character OF his work with character
isJlcs wholly foreign 10 the Hebrew race.
and not intended 10 reflect credit upon
the people as a whole. Rabbi Noorsanger
made these assertions. and many others
quite as cutting. in a criticism of the
book at Temple Emmanuel
The rabbi said many people would ask
why IL was necessary 10 criticisc the book
from p Jewish point OF view. He said IL
was because few authors had the courage
10 proclaim al religions as coordinate
and cO-cXistent. This act OF cowardice
reflects 10 the disadvantage OF the He
brew. IL tends 10 make the gulf be-
tween the Christians and Hebrew wider
aud more precipit0Us. Wallace, he said,
had committed the same error which
thousands Of other authors had made.
with his ingenious pen he had outlined
a character OF which no counterpart could
be found in the race Of which IL is sup
posed to b. typical Christians should
read the book with caution. for IL was in
tended to lead them astray.
Rabbi Noorsanger said he could not
conceive of such a character as the Prince
OF India In the Jewish race. Wallace
never knew "A Jew. he said. II he se-
riOusiy embodied all his knowledge OF
the Hebrews in the leading character Of
his book. Such giaring errors and mis-
statements about people were rarely
made by an author so eminent IN dealing
with facts semi-historical. Whether in
tentiOnally or not. h had done a srievous
wrong 10 an honored race-a wrong the
effects OF which would be Widespread.
His fame in the world or literature knew
only the hounds OF The English language.
and judging from his past reputation for
accuracy and knowledge in dealing with
the subjects OF which he wrote. many
readers would accept as true the charac-
teristlcs ascribed 10 the Prince OF India.
the Wandering Jew. Therein lies the
magnitude OF the error into which Wal
lace has fallen. But no intelligent reader.
familiar with the race Of which Wallace
essays 10 write. could fail to see and
recognize the injustice he has done the
Hebrew race
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
girl permission to work in the room where

girl permission TO work In the room where
tho picture hung.
Then Vice-President Morton appeared on
the scene. returning from an absence.
He at once took sn interest In the copy.
and graclously continued the permission
given by'air.- INGALLS,.
Miss shankland desired only TO copy for
her own possession The miniature-like
work and superb palette OF the Peale
were full OF instruction for young stu
dent But meanwhile various senator's
had discovered the temporary studio and
the canvass on the easel. The copy did
not include the face OF Homer but cut or
all outside OF the inner ring OF masonry.
Miss Shankland's work was n surprise
10 every one. and before IL was done Sena-
tor Stockbridge, Of Michigan. insisted on
purchasing H. He gave her n good round
figure; and Senator Edmunds, OF Vermont,
declared that he must have one also. Ser
geant-at-Arms OF the senate, Colonel Va
Ientlne. Of Nebraska. wanted a Peale. too.
il was noticed that the original was crack
ing badly. and every one wanted the work
done before any further decay occurred.
president Morton also was taking
Of one for himself and the upshOtsof II
was that he extended permission ara tho
now happy little artist spent all the Sum
mer in the Vlce-President's room making
copies Of the Washington.
Al brought good figures. and when she
had finished George Washington had start
ed her on the royal road 70 success.
Having kr/vn her father for years
many pron/ient officials felt especig in
tercst In u girls talent. Her misfofnne
made t/m even more considcratei and
work g/dom slackens up.
In 4 couple Of decades this young wo-
mai/ will be famous for her Washing
toI. for NJ the rate the original f. fading
a/d cracking # win not be long before II
Am be past saving. As Miss Shankland s
copies are the only ones ever made they
Will acquire great Importance. IL was on
this account that she decided TO repro
duce the entire painting including the
circle Of masonry. the oak wreath. ard
tho head on the Keystone. which IS gen
orally conceded TO be that OF Homer. IL
Is the only exact copy ever made and good
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
A Presuming Creature.
(Texas siftIngs.)

Gus de Smith: At the bali the other
night you only danced once with Miss
Esmeraida Longconiu.
Johnnie Masber: ! can't afford 10 en-
courage that girl. What do you think |
smell whenever she Is around?
"Onions?''
Worse than that. I smell orange bios
SONS. She means business. hence I must
discourage her. She Is not able TO sup
port husband How presnming the
girls are getting To be. nowadays
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
BLUE VELVET WITH fLEURS DE
LIS

In rather strong contrast. yet 50 hand
some in its way. that | feel compelled 10
describe II, is a combination OF velvet ana
silk shown me by worker who uses
only her own designs. The body OF the
cosey is velvet velvet OF lovely Old
blue. and the band that crosses the bot
tom is silk one shade lighter, ON the latter
are the always good heurs-de-lis cut from
the velvet and applied with a gold thread
The whole is rich striking. elegant. ana
when used either with afternoon tea or
over the pot that carries the dainty
woman's coffee to the boudoir, 1t lends
zcst TO the appetite and provides a feast
for the eye. CLAkE Bun
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

aasthctics Of trimming your chances OF
being elegant are better II you leave II
alone.
BORDERS of fur % course do not count IN
tils criticism. because they are IKE .le
iunlcnzt-eve las them. Besldes'
tlcy oltcn chance TO lie very good ort-
AT THE THEATRE.
bot Sardou and Bernhardt are left III
Paris. aud where they are IL can't be IT.
Teificyably dull.
A little centre Of gayety is furnished py
Madame Sans Gene" II II IL only mimic
~ ilveilucss gone by. And II Is quite
worth obssrving that tho Napoleonic re-
vlyals nightly strutting sardou's and other
stages influences aressmakinx not the least
in the world Empire dress 1t would Desm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
bushes. puh

CNew YORK "s'A3 pa, yrn.
Tramp: Business IS 'er5 i. s-ic 3es' Is ~
Farmsr's VIE: Buslnrs' y o., - "a
"a just Ike TO know ~l''
are In. t-l scasecf0p'
Ira.Ap: I'm a pFot'ssi'.' a..-l my seq
mum, but nobody secia' y
vices this time OF year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

summer homes, or for tables where SIM
plicity is the rule For daily use they are
perhaps the most satisfactory OF all.
One that l remember well belongs to
cottage home. 1t IL made OF medium
olive, and has discs blue and Ihen tinted
a darker tone with liquid dye. Each disc
H. outlined with COUGHING OF gold, and
the edges are finished with heavy couch
ings OF japanese gold in place Of the
usual cord.
1t is in constant use. but serves for the
coffee, not the tea.
AS model OF a serviceable cosey L
know nothing better and the very fact
that It has stood the test of long usage
commends II 20 me and all.
BLUE VELVET WITH tLEURS DE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
ELEGANT TEA C0SEYS
HOW TO MAKE THEM SERVICEABLE
AND A PLEASURE TO THE EYE.
No Housekecper's Equipment without
One, and Even Two Are Greatly to
lie Desired-Wany Styles.
Correspondence Of the D.spatch)

WASHINGTON, u. c.. February 1s.-
A most interesting Hindoo gentleman once
declared to me that We Americans make
soup. no tea"
We are guilty Of boiling the delicate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
FASHIONS IN PARIS.
Fin dc Steele IDEAS Both In Cos
tunes and Habits Of Life.
ALL GOWNS BORDERED WITH SABLE.
ul,rk Satin Can he Plain or Greatly Elabo-
rstcd-prcss st tho Theatrcs-'Japan
Sn0king-Jackcts.


W.rr pora0uce or the b'spa'cn'
AVENUE pv IolS DE EOULOGNE'
r..re r,briary @ 1t grows more and
,..,i..., O.. et,v In tho counfrv
,,.rt. ,l,i.,,,,
I'D "..'' "'''''
ialn u Ds'1 u "'
I.. l.rel-h. this country-house IVns
,, ....r and French society moro ara
., ,..1 10 ,,ogc ,..,,,fifrl
..,.--.,. -,
.. vigorous "'.i'." '' ''' "'''i '''
ta D.arL Lut O. French VIII hardly
..... ...l success. " 1t. Tor they scarce
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.l and g' t' Oh" lNt'iA' or Gil"
,.- ,.mr llek lLtl town as a. last Tc-
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fn .a'o tHr" Ca. .rl.s-c'. ''ii. IS '''
... . I.4.NIrE. c '.1lrt i' .'ifH l'r-
t.,i- and costumes f.r dinner ail
.... ..,.......st.o f,r country
H' j"
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s are e.as.ug ot materials that
.. ....t+ from "a Iaic Fuller sauzo
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
Sxo,Om
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune)
Algy: What doosld long yeah this Is!
Archie: Why. IT'S hardly begun yet.
AIgy: Deah boy. I haven't smoked .
cigawetts since New Years! (WsepsJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

feature Of which was the absolute fair
ness Of the drawings guaranteed by the
high character of Generals Beauregard
and Early VINO superintended them.
Truly your friend.
DABNEY II. MAURY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
uefoisrp Inc >tii'~

(IruuI 80
chappie: Averted s~ass''
chollie: Mo- How -, .ousi ne ~
chappie Man said hs "a a sssIssf.
minrv.r:est n y dian's give ~"
and gave him 2aa<ts''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

orders for printing sent to the Dis.
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and tho style OF work and prices
vill be sure 70 please yeu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

pride. Verify. IL takes men ~. ,'rinh
T.. Lee and Valentine 20 hay, :. N,o.H
pendence and common-sen. .o a. 80 80 ln4e-
of that sort. and "a perst.ro,I 49, ,.'l'lts
weight of the pair OF No. ly, ,v,tu's 20
consented 10 tote" I readily h'A
FEAR That my occupation. t.g..h.s -
my martial air. would cause s.,,. Ni.h
mistake me for "Marso B1b," a.. -
and General Lee and Mr. Xaio,t.,., N'
dld believe In putting on airs, as,.,y .''ss
~Ss
yes. sir; there isn't au.o.- ,,..
town who knows as much ...... N
peoples love Affairs as l..' oil.
ing statement fell from, t., n..
MANN who has oharsr of F.+.- NJ
Neys uptown business. All o., 80.
We're aadtessed 10 my S..thy slf ,.l
sat IN the hower-stor, ..... -'
Erance OF the Amer, a
whch the blossom-vcrI.~ .r
charged me p cents n-L Il....,
just taken a deed OF ter.f ., ,. ''
IN exchange for tho h,t ....
chased. and after wo htt a-. ..
cies or the contract t- l...., ..
ond communicative tE, . .....
ing from the petals 80 ..... t....
land, ! ros, from o.. .......
cncrcled me, ard qu.ui1 t.
h. was 80 saturated v..r ....
corning other pnop''s ...
this way" said b.. r.
another entry ~ el ~....
column OF tho l.de.
smelling another Am.... ,
you see. I'm n ths el..
time and I Set mv n
ply keeping my eyes t.
low first gommsu..r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

VELVET AND SILK.
and black. and the edge Is finished with
a gold and black cord.
The figures. as shown in the drawing.
are all worked solid with gold-colored
floss. The curved lines are couched with
heavy gold thread. applied with black
silk thread. The effect OF the whole is
striking in the extreme. yet as there Is
nothing glaring and nothing crude It can
be used with almost any china without
the smallest loss OF beauty.
OLIVE LINEN WITH GOLD DISCS.
Linen in gray. olive, old-pink and dark
blue, makes charming coseys Tor the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

is ns dead as n door nail. Your woman
a la mode goes 10 see sans Gene In a fin
DO steele gown, but 1t is not OF the egh-
teonth century.
She wears perhaps n gray cloth. The
smooth-n fitting. seamless bodice is beltod
with wrnkled SATIN and IS drawn into
the satin ucck-band with gathers.
The skirt is noupccd with gray satin
ribbon Of slx-inch width. three over
lapping nounces arranged In six deep VS..
The ribbon IS not gathered, but the turn
ing Of the corners OF the VS. gives II full
ness enough. 10 IS a pretty garniture FOR
afternoon evening dress. and l have
seen 81 took well on black velvet.
Add silver fox furs. q black velvet coat,
and d jct or silver embroidered bonnet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

u IS hard 90 say what the world may
eventually come 10. but some Of the
things we have arrived at are sufficiently
startling % make one pausc ana wonder.
Tho Tnrl.sh cerfr'rly in much have the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18

"Whcezing'' In children Is soon cured
by the famous DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
GRAY SATIN WITH GOLD AMI


Another, that while it is handsome is
also very quiet in line, has a foundation
OF warm gray satin. on II is embroid-
cred a seml-conyentional design in gold
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
A GRAND BULL-PUP.
His Pedigree Beats the Blue Blood Of
Our AriSt0CraCy.
THE SCULPTOR And THE BOOTS.
Ned Valentine Don't Put on Airs-Fsir
Girls and Fiowers-A white
Hesdsd Maid.

When Society first took me Into her
alluring arms and gave my fraii form
figurative hug that almost cracked the
bones which constitute 50 largo por-
ton Of my personality, 1 felt that l had
achieved success in life. and. unlike
Alexander the Great. l sighed for no
more worlds to conquer. But. alas! the
moth and rust soon crept IN among
the ,insclled glitter OF the salons m which
l whlrled. and the notes OF m lsic 'hat
trembled on the 1ower-scenlci air ~
the ballroom became transto' mel int"
a moaning. sobbing drge. Amidst al
the glamour OF the mad scenes OF reveliy
I felt that one thing was lackiig-t ha1
no ancestors. on every hand | nlct people
whrpe celebrity was reckoned in the ratio
OF the number Of c0iins thcy hAd IN
their famlly-p9ople who based their su
periority ON ancestral oanr', vet as
creetly declined 10 give details about t'
skeletons in their family closets. ON one
hand [ met Ma So-and So who traF'iiri
on the reputation 0t his great grant
father. long since deceased. AMI now
doubtless contributing hls illustrlou'
blood to fcrtilize turnip-patcb "r adI-
var,lancv 10 "a corndcld, While ON th'
other hand. | met the srcat-sreai-stanA-
daughter of DISTINGUISHED pirale-ai
ilustrious thief who was harged WIN
great Iomp In days gone ~.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-05-12
The New Hos. Wagons.

F. Arthur Frees. of Chicago. rep
resenting the firm which built Rock
Islands new hose wagons. is in the
citv,an the wagons are on the c.. b.
& Q. railroad somewhere between
Chicago and Rock Island and are ex
pected by every train. Since re-
ceiving the contract from the Rock
Island council the Frees firm has un-
dergone many reverses by death and
depression. and it was April 2S last
when Mr.. Frees, who is the new pro-
prietor, got things ready to 60 ahead.
Since that time the Rock Island wag-
ons have been built, and they are
beauties. They are numbered 9
and 3, are painted dark blue with
light vcrmillion and natural wood
finish, with antique oak ornaments,
and gold stripes. They carry 1000
feet of hose each, and each one has 80
foot extension ladder and one IA foot
single ladder. Each is equipped
with two chemical fire extinguishers,
fire axes. etc.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-05-12
ATTEMPTED MURDER,
Marie vanilervennct Assa ulted by Leopold
Dc Pausemsker

Dc Pausemsker.
Mrs. Marie Vandervennet, residing
at 1916 Tenth street, Moline, was
most brutally assaulted by Leopold
De Pausemaker last night. Mrs.
Vandervennet's husband is an en-
ploye of Dimock, Gould & Cos mills,
and works nights. Last night he
went to work as usual, and it was
sometime between 10 and 12 O'Clock
that the brutal assault was made.
At the latter hour one of Mrs. Van
dervennet's ncighbors heard groans
in the yard, and running over found
the woman lying in the yard under a
window with a rope twisted thrice
around her neck and five bad gashes
in her head, one in the forehead, one
on the top and three on the back of
the head.
The police were notified at once,
and the victim taken to the station,
when DIR. Morgan was summoned
and dressed the injuries. When her
husband arrived. Mrs. Vandervennet
told him that De Pausemaker had
assaulted her with a fiat iron.
and had then tied the rope
around her neck. De Pausemaker
was afterward arrested and given a
preliminary hearing this morning.
and bound over to the circuit court
in $500 bonds.
The Cause OF the Assault.
1t is thought that De Pausemaker
became enamored OF the woman.
and that this was the cause of the
deadly assault. DR.. Morgan. the at
tending physician, has hopes of her
recovery. providing inflammation
does not set in.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-05-12
WON BY THE CITY.
The Koch Case Desided In Favor Of the
Defendant.

The Koch Case Desided In Favor Of the
Defendant.
w. H. Gest closed the arguments
for the plaintiff in the Koch damage
case against the city a noon TODAY,
and the case was given t6 the jury.
At 1880 the jury brought in verdict
for the city.
ASignifcant victory.
The victory won by the city in this
case is significant, as it determines
an important point in connection
with our street improvements. The
complainant brought the action to
recover 81. 5 0 damages alleged to be
due by reason of the change of grade
on lower Fourth avenue adopted at
the time that thoroughfare was
paved. and the outcome is important
as determining the rights of the city
and Of property holders under such
circumstances.
The plaintiff was represented by
Hon. w. II. Gest. and City Attorney
Haas and E. d. Sweeney appeared for
the city.
Court Cuttings.
The grand jury took Il recess sntil
Monday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Judge Smith this morning on ap
plication of Maj. J. NJ. Beardsley
counsel for the complainant, granted
divorce to Mrs. Lizzie J. King from
her husband, Edmund j. King, on the
ground of adultery. The couple had
been married since 1872. Mrs. King.
maiden name being Lizzie J. Ship
low
Rock Island Argus., 1894-05-12
Killed nt Orion.

Mrs. Charles Benell, of Orion, was
killed about one-quarter of q mile
from the 90" depot at that place
last night. She was returning after
milking, and was struck on q curve
by No. 1. the 90" passenger due at
Orion at 6:20. She was SO years OF
age. and has a daughter, Mrs. H.
Livingston. residing in Moline.
Rock Island Argus., 1894-05-12
world's Columbian Exposition

Was of value to the world by illus
trating the Improvements in the me-
chanical arts and eminent physi-
clans will tell you that the progress
in medicinal agents has been of equal
and as strengthening
laxative that Syrup of Figs is far in
advance of all others.