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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

From Mrs Beale Willis-nee Manning-a
native of this county, now resident of Waco,
Texas, we have an invitation to attend the
commencement of the High School of that
city on the Slst instant at which her youngest
daughter, only 16 years of age, Miss Louise
Burlington Willis will graduate. We are pleas
cd by the compliment of the invitation and
regret we cannot be present. This young lady,
who has gotten to the top of the High School,
doesn't propose to stop there, but will climb
to lofter heights. She is a granddaughter of
the late n. w. Manning, of this county, and
cousin of our distinguished townsman, Col.
". P Craighill
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Harvey Wilmington, boy about Is years
old, met with painful accident at the stone
crrsher on Thursday. His work was to
shift the cable on the stone cars. He caught
his foot in a frog, and before he could ex-
tricate it a car ran over it, tearing of the
bottom of his foot and decorating it very
badly. On Saturday, at the same place,
James Jones, colored man from Shenan-
doab, had his left hand mashed and man.
gled by an iron rail falling upon it.-Shep-
herdsfoicn REGISTER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

VIM. Franklin Bragg, aged seventy-one
years, died at his home, &C South Carrollton
avenue, Baltimore, on Monday from COM
plication of diseases. Mr.. Bragg was born
in this town, and was son OF the late
Charles Bragg and brother of Mr.. Thomas
J. Bragg, of this place He went to Balti-
more about fifty years ago. was carpenter
aud was employed in building the City
Hall. At the commencement of the Next
can war he enlisted and served until its
close. During the civil war he was cap
tain in Coles Second Maryland Regiment.
About twenty years ago Mr.. Bragg started
the excavating business and continued it
up to the time of his death. He was a
member of A. W. Dodge Post A, G. A. r.
A widow, two daughters and two sons sur
viye him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

By change in B. & o. time table trains now
pass Charles Town northward at 2.36, GAG and
1872 a. m, and 4.2S and sol p. m, daily ex-
cept Sunday and Sunday only at 1910 p. m;
southwark at S.O6, s24 and S54, a. m, and La
and $40, p. m, daily except Sunday and Sun
day only at S.43 a. IN. The noon mail train
stops at Halltown and Millville. Mail for all
points north and east heretofore closing at
post office at $50 p. m, now closes at 7.9O.-
Mail for Winchester and intermediate points
closes at same hour. Postoffice closes at s p.
m, as usual, opening after the distribution OF
mail from Baltimore and Lexington train east
due at sol, and from Accommodation train,
due at S.22
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Memorial Day.

The last Saturday of May (26th) is selected
for observance as Memorial Day in Charles
Town. The usual hours, from to p. m, are
set apart for the public services, and business
men are requested to close their places of bust
ness during these two hours. The Fire Com
panies, Band and choir under Madam Ruhl
have been requested to participate, and an
address may be expected. Procession will form
in front of the courthouse, and move to the
Methodist and Episcopal Churchyards, and
thence to the Cemetery. A. C. HOPKINS,
Prest Lee Meml Assn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Friday afternoon last the Southern part of
Clarke county was visited by devastating
storm of rain and hail. The Courier says in
the vicinity of Boyce and Berry's Ferry 1900
or, perhaps, 1900 acres of the most promising
wheat in the county was utterly Destroyed
Corn washed ont, bridges and fences carried
away, roads damaged, window-slass broken
Car loads of hail could have been shoveled up
at places where it was driven against embank-
ments, and hailstones, many Of them more
than an inch in breadth, lay two feet deep in
places.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
For District Delegate.

MARTISsBURG, w. Va, May 1, o.
To Editor Free Press
As an earnest. staunch Democrat who de-
sires to see worth and youth recognized in our
party, ! endorse the candidacy Of Jesse r.
Brilliant, OF this city, for Delegate at~Large IN
this District. II nominated he will be elected
and reflect credit and honor on his party ana
himself MANY VOIbRS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Church Sociable.

On Thursday of last week, from to o'clock
in the evening, 'Church sociable' was given
in the lecture room and yard of the Prssby
terrain Church, and was participated in and
thoroughly enjoyed By all of the members of
the congregation of that church who could at
tend. There was program of music, vocal
and instrumental, and recitations-all done in
the most pleasing manner and eliciting hearty
applause from the delighted audience. We
can only touch on the different and varied per-
formances: Commencing with chorus of song
by Misses Nellie Campbell, Anna Campbell,
Julia Merchant, and Messrs. c. n. Beard and
R. E. Walsh, accompanied by Mrs. Fannie
Caldwell. After that a violin trio by Mrs
Charles Coleman, Miss Lille Dinkle, and w.
W. B. Gallaher, with organ accompaniment by
Miss Lou Gallaher. Next came very laugh
able recitation, given with inimitable express
sion by Miss Peasants Hopkins; duet by
Misses Mayma Moore and Julia Merchant, &C
companied by Mrs. Judge Beckwith; humor-
Gus recitation, well received, by Miss Ellen
Moore; duet by Misses Minnie and Fannie
Undertake recitation in best style and taste
by Miss Boddie solo by Mrs. Caldwell, accom-
panied by Miss Magma Moore; brilliant rec
itation by Miss Virginia Lucas, and an organ
Improvisation by Prof. Jerichau.
At the close of the exercises all were invited
to partake of choice collation., tables being
spread with bountiful supplies of sandwiches,
biscuits and cold meats, pickles, jellies, cake,
coffee and lemonade. Charming mattresses ran
hitler and thither, and everybody was served
in the most satisfactory manner-none being
sighted or overlooked. The band, under the
leadership of Mr.. I. NJ. Baker, was in attend
ance and added to the occasion by inspiring
strains. The number of persons present ap-
proximated four hundred.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Elsewhere in this paper we give an article
written to correct some misrepresentation Of
the character of Mr.. C. B. Rouss, ofNew York.
There is so much that is unique about him and
so much printed concerning him that it is not
surprising that incorrect statements get into
the papers-but we believe they are inviting
ly made by newspaper men. He is friendly
to the Press, and only the Ishmaels among
quill-drivers have their hand against him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
We Take the Risk,

and don't ask any one to take our word for
it, that DR.. Deane's Dyspepsia Pills cure
dyspepsia, indigestion, habitual constipation
and sick headache We want to send you
a free sample. Then you can tell whether
YOU want to buy them or not. Address,
DR. J. A. DEASE Co.,
Kingston, n. Y.
They are for sale at all druggists, Is CITE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Representative Bryan of Nebraska de-
elines to be a candidate for reelection. He
doesn't want to enter q contest which II
he hoped to win, would cOndne him to his
district during the campaign.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Notice to Creditors.

To the creditors Of Geo. W. CocEuell, deceased
Notice is hereby given TO all Of the creditors
of Geo. w. Cockrell decd TO present their
claims for proof TO the undersigned at his Of
flee in Charles Town, w. Va, on or before the
18th day Of June, 1894.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of May
1894 CLEON MOORE,
NAV rs 'gi-Gt. CoTn'r Of Accounts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
A Marriage In the Country.

There was a pretty wedding at the home
of Hon. Cbas. H. Knott, few miles below
Shepherdstown, on Tuesday morning. when
his eldest daughter, Mrs. Irene Beazley, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Colston Heiskell
Argenbright, of Staunton, Va. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. f. A. StrOth-
er. of the Southern Methodist Church. Miss
Essie Knott played Mendels:ehn's wedding
march, and after Master Charlie Knott had
carried the license into the parlor on silver
waiter and delivered it to the minister, the
bridal party entered. Miss Mary and Miss
Laura. sisters of the bride, came first, look
ing very charming in dresses Of dotted mus
lin and carrying handsome bouquets. The
bride and groom followed, the bride being
becomingly attired in handsome dress OF
brown novelty cloth, with hat to match. In
the presence of number of their relatives
the young couple were made man and wife.
After the ceremony an elegant wedding
breakfast was served in the style for which
the ladies of that connection are famous,
and later Mr.. and Mrs. Argenbright, amid
a shower of rice, drove to Harper's Ferry,
where they took the train for an extended
trip to Richmond, Norfolk and other points
in the South. Their home will be in Staun-
ton. We trust their married lie may be a
happy one.-ShepherdstO,cn Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Snow to the depth Of three inches cover
ed the ground at Lexington, Kentucky, on
Sunday, but Congressman Breckenridge
dOesn't admit that he was, or will be, snow
ed under.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

A chance to be 'in the soup was presented
to some of our citizens on Tuesday. A turtle,
weighing eighty-fvc pounds, consigned to the
proprietor of the Carter House, made its APP
pearance. It looked as if it had been with
Moan. If in this day of big waters it had
drifted to Shepherdstown, what fish story
Snyder would have made of it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Circuit Court.

After our report closed last week the grand
Jury found two indictments against w. +.
Roland, for forging the names of Henry
Jennings and Levi NJ. Porter to notes; also
an indictment against George F. Cocbnower
for embezzlement.
John Campbell, white, was tried on an
indictment for felony. He was found guilty
of petit larceny, only. F. w. Brown for
State; Judge D. B. Lucas and Cleon Moore
for prisoner.
w. H. Bowers, white, tried on charge Of
felony, was acquitted on Thursday. F. w.
Brown for State; Cleon Moore and A. NJ.
Locke for defense.
On Friday Douglas Hart, colored, was
convicted of unlawfully striking James
Thomson, colored, with a stone. F. w.
Brown for State; Ceon Moore for prisoner.
Rozer Jackson, colored, pleaded guilty
to maliciously shooting Town Sergeant Ma
SON E. Young with intent to kill. F. W.
Brown for State.
James Thomas, colored, lounu guiily Vi
assault and battery on Carter Robinson,
colored. +. w. Brown for State; George
Baylor for defense.
On Saturday Judge Faulkner sentenced
the following prisoners; James Thomas, for
assault and battery upon Carter Robinson,
fine of $40 and costs of prosecution Doug
las Hart, unlawfully striking James II.
Thomas with a stone, fined $3.50 and sem
fenced to six months in county Jail Rozier
Jackson, shooting Policeman NJ. E. Young,
seven years in the penitentiary.
In the case of Thomas Plotner, indicted
at former term of court, nolle prosequi
was entered. f. W. Brown for State; Cleon
Moore and A. NJ. Locke for defence
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Mr.. Frank o. Miller, brother of Judge
Miller, Of the Police Court of Washington
City, and a grandson Of the late DIR. Samuel
CrAmsr of this town, died Sunday at Proyi-
dsnee Hospital in that city Of heart trouble.
He was thirty-seven years old and a Wild
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

washington and Chattanooga Limited"
train of Pullman coaches and sleeping cara
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route
Leaves Shenandoah Junction. southbound,
2.10 night.
No. for Roanoke, Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
Knoxville, Chattanooga connects at Roanoke,
4.40 D. m, with the Chicago express Tor Blue.
field, Kenova, Columbus, Chicago and all
points west. Pullman sleeper Roanoke to Col
umbus, and Radford to Chattanooga.
No. leaves Roanoke 100 a. N. for all local
stations from Bluefeld to Pocahostas.
No. 81 for Shenandoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. for Washington, Hagerstown, Harris
burg, Philadelphia and New York.
No % for Washington via Shenandoah
Junction., Hagerstown, Harrisburg and New
York.
For tickets, time cards and all information
call on agent Norfolk & Western X. r.
w. B. BEvILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, Va
Nav % 1891
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Confederate Veterans: There will he meet
ing of John W Rowan Camp of Confederate
Veterans on Friday evening next at 80 ok,
sharp, at the Court-House, to make arrange
ments for participation in Memorial Day ex-
ercises on Saturday afternoon. Be prompt for
a half hour meeting.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Rev. J. b. Laurens died at his hsme, Ash
land, Thursday, after long illness. Mr..
Laurens was born in Fauquier county, Va,
in 1927. He served az soldier in the Mex
lean war and as an officer of the COnfede
rate forces in the late civil war. He was a
member Of the Virginia Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and
served number Of charges. de was the
promoter of the missionary organization
known as the "Rosebuds." and afectionate-
known by them as "Uncle Larry"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The Town Council last night awarded the
contract for the stone work and excavation for
the new bridge across Evitt's run on West
Washington street to Mr.. Geo. w. Armentrout.
The matter was then referred back to the CON-
mittee in charge to begin work and take bids
for the iron and wood.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Fence Building.

The undersigned continues to build fences
in the most substantial way and at low prices.
Prices now per panel: Rail fences rails-35c.i
Rail fence-6 rails-37l c.; Plank fence i0c.-
Ready 10 do work at short notice.
Nav 16 1855 NJ. SOUDERS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The majority of the Republican Senators
have decided that it is useless to Obstruet
further the progress Of the tariff bill, and
the consideration of its items is expected to
move more rapidly than heretofore. The
sessions of the Senate now commence at 10
o'clock. Both Democrats and Republicans
are Of opinion that the bill will pass by the
middle Of June.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The General Conference Of the NJ. L.
Church, South, which began its sessions IN
Memphis. Tennessee, on the Srd instant, adj
iourned on Monday last
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

We hope every Democratic voter will take
enough interest in the corporation election to-
morrow to go to the polls and vote. 1t will
be good practice, as our new system of voting
will be employed. It is the duty of the citizen
to exercise his voting prerogative. Don't get
into negligent habits about this duty-this
privilege
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Hon. Champ Clark, the brilliant young
Democratic Congressman from the ninth
district Of Missouri, has been unanimously
nominated for reelection. Mr.. Clark Is
native of West Virginia, was educated at
Bethany College, and was afterwards princi-
pal Of Marshall College, Huntington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Tuesday evening of last week, in Martins
burg, four colored men, William Barber,
Zeph Silver Zach Fuller and Charles Wal.
ter were employed cleaning out cess pool
at the Continental Hotel, when they were
overcome by foul odors and gases. The
three first named were taken out of the pit
dead, and the other made his escape, but in
a bad condition. Marcy Price, a mining
engineer, attempted to go down, but was
pulled back in an exhausted condition.
Others made like efforts but met the same
fate.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Sixteen lives were lost in the storm that
swept Lake Michigan Friday. Eight YES
sells were driven ashore within the city linn
its OF Chicago, and in each instance the yes
sci and cargo were wholly lost.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23
Ice Cream.
May 20, 1891.

The Ice Cream Parlors Of the undersigned
are now open for the season. Ice Cream serY-
ed by the saucer or sold by measure, and fam
lilies or parties supplied on short notice:
Nav Ii. 1894. HENRY DUNN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Mrs. Hetta Bishop, wife of E. n. Bishop,
died on her way home from Virginia, at Ra-
VIENNA, Neb., March 16, 1891. She was a sister.
in-law Of DR.. Jno P Bishop of this place, and
spent couple of months last winter with the
Doctor and Mrs. Bishop just prior to her de-
parture for her western home, which she never
raochad
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The ladies of the NJ. E. Church, South, will
have Strawberry Feast in Washington Hall
May 3lst and June lst. Ice Cream, Strawber-
ries. Cakes, etc. They are very DESTROYS that
success shall attend the enterprise They hope
thus to meet some pecuniary obligations in
Cured in furnishing the new church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The residence of NJ J. II. Burk, (son-in-law
OF Mrs. Mary Anderson of this place. in Par
kersburg was destroyed by fire last week, to-
gether with nearly all the household effects Of
the family
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The State Editorial Association, recently
in session at Wheeling, adjourned to meet
in next regular session at Clarksburg. The
shepberdstOwn Register says that "the fact
that Clarksburg is dry town influenced
many votes in its favor" But it was agreed
TO hold an extra, for cuisines" purposes at
Parkersburg, which isn't so dry But for
the fact that it is to be held in December we
would call it the Fall session.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The Charles Town Gun Club will have an
other shooting match next Thursday at 10 a.
m. Ladies as well as gentlemen are invited
TO enjoy the sport.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The commander Of the Coxey Common
veal and his marshals being in limbo, the
command Of the army has devOlved upon
Jesse. the son Of General Coxey. II con
tingents of the so.called industrial army
arrive during the incarceration Of Coxey,
there may be demand upon Jesse to step
down a peg or two. Fitzgerald, the COM
mander of the Boston division Of forty four
men will soon be there, and he, as represent
alive Of the Geraldines, may claim the right
to supersede the youthful scion Of the House
Of COxey. Of Massillon. Therefore, a con-
hict is expected.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Col. Ran Stalnsker writes "With work
the legislature can be kept Democratic
which hOpS-ss Am especially desirOus
Of seeing Senator Camden returned. He
has done more for the State than all the
politicians put together, and it should be
our pride, irrespective Of politics, TO keep
him there.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

An Investigation is in progress, by com
mistee Of Senators, of the recent attempts to
bride Senators Hunton and Kyle to vote
against the tariff bill, and Of charges that
improper influence was brought to bear
upon Senators in connection with the franz
ing Of the sugar schedule Of the bill. Sena-
tor Gray is chairman Of the committee.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

James Dsndridge, colored, of Harper's Ferry,
was committed to Jail here on Monday, charg-
ed with incest with three of his daughters.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

The handsome and rich-toned organ used in
the dedication services of the new Methodist
Church was placed there on trial by W. ".
Putnam, of Winchester Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Il costs the government Sl60 day to run
the vessel that Mr.. Cleveland has taken
dswn the coast on his fishing jaunt.-Wor-
gan Messenger.
But it doesn't cost the government a cent
mere because Mr. Cleveland took passage
on il. The vessel was going anyhow on
government business The editor who
charges Grover Cleveland with recreating at
government expense ought to go out of the
intelligence business. If there is any one
point above aaOther upon which Grover Is
unassailable it is that of integrity. His
honesty is absolutely unquestionable.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23


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A dispatch to the Baltimore Sun, dated
May 20, says Trinity Church, Hoboken,
was crowded yesterday at noon at the mar
rage of Miss Esther Maria Lewis, daughter
of Mrs. E. p. G. Lewis and the late Colonel
Lewis, who was United States minister to
Spain during the first Cleveland administra-
ton, to Mr.. Charles Merrill Chaplin, Of
Englewood. Rev. G.. G. Houghton officia-
ted, assisted by Bishop Starkey, of New
Jersey. The decorations, entirely of white,
we're very elaborate. The walls and posts
of the chancel were covered with bamboo
vines, the altar rail was festooned with smi-
lax fastened with big cutters of Bermuda
lilies, and the same flowers and bride roses
filled every available bit of space in the
chancel. The bride, who was given away
by her brother, Mr. E. A. S. Lewis, wore a
gown Of white satin profusely trimmed with
fine point lace and veil of point fastened
with a diamond tiara, a gift from the groom.
Fastening the neck of the corsage was a
large diamond half moon, present from
the brides grandmother, Mrs. Edwin A.
Stevens, of Castle Point. The maid of hon.
or, Miss NJ. B. P. Garnet, half sister OF
the bride, wore toilet of white MORE trim
med with chiffon, large hat of chiffon and
white ostrich plumes, and carried lilies OF
the valley. The bridesmaids-Miss ii.
Katherine Hopkins, of Washington; Miss
Olive Thornburgh, Miss Gertrude Hanna,
of Cleveland, Ohio Miss Louise d. Speer,
of Pittsburg Miss Fleming and Miss Julia
Stevens Lewis-wore gowns of white satin
draped with mouseline de sole and hats
similar to that of the maid of honor. Their
bouquets were also lilies of the valley
Miss Ruth Arven Jones, little niece of the
groom, was the flower girl. The best man
was Mr.. Frederick E. Camp, and the ushers
were Messrs. William Rhodes, of Cleveland; ;
Charles A. Oats, Jr., Walter W. Mackay,
Herman NJ. Chaplin, Robert L. Stevens and
Jas. Mercer Garrett. At the breakfast
which followed at the residence of the
brides mother, No. 500 River street, the
table occupied by the bridal party was
covered with lilies of the valley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Hall, 4 son Of Mr.. w. S. Kennedy. on Sun
day night cut his arm on broken pane of
glass. DR.. Bishop dressed the wound.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Six anarchists we're executed at Bareelo-
"a. Spain, on Monday morning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

Edni Hodson Yates, editor of the
Lon Yorld, died Sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-05-23

"The use OF 'Castoria Is so universal and
its merits so we'll known that it seems work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLOS MARTYR, D. D.,
New York City.