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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-12-10
Useful and Instructive.

There is hardly d family which does
not observe the time honored custom of
keeping at hand for reference some well
published almanac. Nor is the popular
ity of many of the almanacs to be won
dered at. One of the handsomest for
1896 Is undoubtedly that issued by the
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company. 1t
comprises not only the information par
ticularly of an almanac nature, such as
calendars and astronomical facts
relating to the movement of the heaven
ly bodies, but it is prominently house
hold guide. being replete with many use
full hints for all members of the family,
and also contains innumerable anecdotes
bright sayings and we'll written articles
pertaining to the care of health and
advice as to what to do in case of accident.
This valuable little book is handsomely
bound, on the cover being pictured a
stirring Indian scene, Autographed in
color
The inside of the book is profusely il
Illustrated, not only with the Indian pic
lures and scenes. but with portraits of
many we'll known men AMI women. We
would advise our readers to ASIA their
druggists for this almanac, where they
will undoubtedly be able to obtain one
free Of cost. If. however, for any reason
your druggist does not happen to have
them you will be able to get copy if
you send a two cent stamp to the Kicka-
poo Indian Medicine Co., and request
them to forward you their 1896 almanac.
taking care to give your full name and
address
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OBITUARY..
Homer d. Trafton.
Temporary Secretary.


1t is with sorrow we record the death
of Homer D., only son of the late Newell
A. Trafton, a well-known cattle broker
and lumber dealer of Oxford County.
Mr.. Traitor was young man of much
promise, possessing all the Qualities that
make an honorable and useful life. AT
ter leaving the business college he en-
tered the employ of Wheeler, Blodget &
Co., Boston, remaining there short
time He was called home by the sud-
den death Of his father, Eafter which, with
the family, he removed to this city, and
entered the employ of Milliken, Cousens
& Short, and by strict attention to bust
ness won the confidence and respect of
his employees. After an illness of nearly
two years he passed to higher life.
The death of MIR. Trafton verifes the oft
repeated words: ''Death loves shining
mark. - OF him it can be truly said ::
None knew him but to love him, none
named him but to praise.'
Notes.
DR.. Colby Lamb of Salem died Wednes-
day, aged "a years. He came from Maine
several years ago, and bad been quite
prominent as pension agent.
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FIRE ON CONGRESS ST.
A Number of Tenements at the West
End Burned Out.

The alarm from box SIS yesterday was for
1re IN two-storied wooden block owned
by John W. Deering, the Congress street
grocer, and occupied by Charles Ashton,
variety store, Mr.. B. Perkins, news store,
Mr. Lessard, barber shop and Sing Lee,
Chinese laundry. Mr.. Ashton and Mr.
Aessard mad tenements over their stores.
When the tiremen began their work the
nre was penetrating through the whole
block. Three. engines were put to work
at once, and some hydrant streams were
added. The whole building was flooded
with water. Jellison's restaurant on
the east and Harlows' restaurant on the
west were in danger, but the engines
prevented any loss to speak of in Mr..
Jelisson's place while Harlow's restau-
rant was not damaged at ALL Everything
was destroyed in the Deering block Not
dollars worth of furniture was left in
the tenements occupied by Mr.. Ashton
and Mr.. Lessard. In the Chinese laundry
everything was destroyed except a guam
tity of laupdried shirts and collars,
which were wet down. Ashton's variety
store, Perkins's news stand and Lessard's
barber shop were utterly ruined.
Mr.. Ashton says he had $1,000 insurance
on stock, household goods, clothing, etc.
He thinks his loss will foot up $4,000 or
more.
Mr.. Perkins said his loss will be $500
or $780, He had no insurance.
Sing Lee loses perhaps $3.50 or $500, and
had no insurance.
Mr.. Lessard says that his loss will be
5000, and he has not dollar of insurance
His shop and house are both gone.
Mr.. Deering had $500 insurance on the
building with William Allen, Jr., in the
Buffalo German.
Mr.. Ashton's insurance was $500 in the
German American on stock, and $500 in
the Manchest r, with Sparrow, on stock
and fixtures.
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VOUNG solored nan aged "a, would like
Il work or any kind in private family,
can take care of furnaces and understan ds
the care of horses, and can make himself
useful. References given il required
Please address E. HAMILTON, rs Edwards
Place. Rockland, Maine. 20
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A False Diagnosis,

La Grippe is confounded by many persons
with severe attack of catarrh, which in some
respects resembles the former. These indlyid-
uals suffer severely with pain about the fore
head, eyes and ears, with soreness in throat
and stoppage of the nasal passages, and in fact
are incapacitated for work of any kind for days
at a time. These are catarrhal sufferers. Ely
Cream Balm has been used with the best re
suits in such cases. The remedy will give in
slant relief.
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DEERING


The ladies Of the Deering w. c. 7. u.
will give tea on Wednesday afternoon
from to 6 O'Clock, at Golden Gro IS hall,
Spring street, for the benefit of the Tenn
porary Home for women and children
located in Deering. No admission will be
asked but it is expected that all who at
tend will bring pound of groceries, pro-
visions, or package of clothing or articles
for home comfort. The Home is much
in need of help. Make the packages gem
erous in weight, and plenteous in num-
bers
A remonstrances at Deering Centre
against the removal Of Postmaster Brown
comprising the names of number of
the residents of that place, has been
forwarded to Washington.
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MI arvelous Results.

From letter Written by Rev. ]. Gun
derman, of Nimondale, Mich, we are
permitted to make this extract 81 have
no hesitation i'll recommending DR..
Kings New Discovery, as the results
were almost marvellous in the case of my
wife. While 1 was pastor of the Baptist
church at Rives junction she was
brought down with Pneumonia succeed
ing La Grippe. Terrible paroxysms of
coughing would last hours with little
interruption, and it seemed as if she
could not survive Them A friend recon-
mended DR. Kings New Discovery it
was quick in its work and highly salts
factory in results. - Trial BOTTLES free
at Geo. NJ. Young's Drug Store. Regu-
lar size soc. and 81. CO. 489 Congress
street II. G. Starr, Westbrook
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GOING TO CARLSBAD

isn't necessary now. Carlsbad is
coming to you. At least, the
health-giving part of it is. Take
the Carlsbad Sprudel Salt (the
water evaporated and concentrat-
ed). Best results obtained when
outdoor exercise can be had.
See that the signature of
E1sNER & NICHOLSON Co., Sole
Agents, New York, " is on every
bottle. That makes the genuine
imported article : the worlds
natural remedy for govt, dyspep-
STA. biliousness and stomach,
liver and kidney complaints.
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said Pasha win Leave the Embassy.

London, December 9.-The Daily News
publishes a despatch from Constantine
pie, dated Saturday. 1t is believed that
tbs messengers sent by the Sultan to
Said Pasha expressed gerat regard for
him and assured him that he was mis-.
taken in His Majesty's Intentions The
despatch adds that 1t is possible Said
Pasha will voluntarily leave the embassy.
LORD Salisbury has sent a message to
Sir Philip Currie, the British ambassa-
COR, expressing his approval of his con-
duct in harboripg Said. In the mean
time the gates OF the embassay are closed
and focre from theaImogen patrols the
grounds.
British Steamer Reported Lost.
London, December "a report has
bsen received here that the British
steamer Principia, Cpat. Stannard, via
Dundee, Noevmber 16, for New York.
has been lost at sea and ~ of her crew
drowned
A despatch from Le:th says it is report
sd there that the Principal was discoy
cred to be on ire under ssthe fore hatch
when 10 miles off Cape Wrath, the most
nerthwesterly point of Scotland The
steamer was put before the wind and ran
for the Farce islands. On approaching
the islands she struck a rock and went
down in forty fathomS of water Twenty
seven OF the ships company were drown
% and one was rescured by boat from
tae shere. One of the passengers named
jackson was drowned.
The UItimatum Again.
Caracas. Venezuela, December ga
special cable despatch TO the New York
herald says the German minister here
has England's formal demand upon this
government for e12, 600, the amount of
damages, it Is reported, required to make
yepaPation for the Yuruan incident. Adj
vices to the New York Herald correspon-
dent were that the demand will be placed
In the hands of President Crespo Monday
when he resumes control of the govern
nent, his health being entirely restored.
Tho new cabinet, it is stated, will
unanimously uphold President Crespo in
q direct refusal to pay English claims.
Rebel Forces Invading.
Santiago de Cuba, November %, via
Tampa, Fla, December 9.-The we'll.
known rebel general Poriquito Perez and
his forces have invaded tho Guantanamo
district again. The owner Of coffee
plantation situated in Hongo Losongt
arrived here last night from the country
he says that he saw several men who
bad lately arrived with an expedition,
in Leader Cebreco's camp, nine miles
from the Cobre The expedtionaries told
him that they brought arms and ammu
milton. They said that they had also
brought two pieces of artillery, but thai
one was lost by falling into the sea. They
we're two days trying to land, as tho SCI
was very heavy, but at last they succeed
sd in coming ashore safely.
Cholera in Cairo.
Cairo. Egypt, December Am Arat
girl died yesterday of cholera in the poor
est quarter of the city. Everything i
Icing done to prevent the spread of tn,
Is ase.
look Out for Consuelos Money.
Monte Carlo, December 9.-The Duk
of Marlborough and his bride have ar
rived here
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WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for 25 cents. cash in advance.
VNANTE D-An experienced girl on the
w AmaZeen skiving Machine SHAW
COOLING Shoe Company, No. LOO Middle
street. 81
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What ABOUT OUR KID
Z
HEYS.
SOME FACTS ABOUT THEIR PAINS
AND DISEASES.
The Symptoms of Sick Kidneys and
the Diseases That Sick Kidneys
VIII Cause. A Sure Cure for
the Kidneys and for These
Diseases.

There are q great many people who
don'G i;n W that the kidneys are simply
filters
All the blood made by the food we
eat passCs through our kidneys
The kidneys separate what is bad from
what is good, what is unhealthy from,
what is healthy, throw out the bad and
let the good pass on to nourish our body.
And this is going on every minute OF
our lives.
Some folks oYerwork their kidneys.
They have to suffer the consequences
But the consequences would not be so
b.d if they would take DR.. Hobbs Spara-
gus Kidney Pills.
Tie kidneys get overworked from wor-
~, hard work of the body or mind, ex-
cesses, over eating, etc.
Worry is probably the most common of
these causes.
Overwork of the kidneys makes them
sick and they make US sick.
When the kidneys are sick the blood
suffers. 1t gets poor. thin, unhealthy,
poisonous.
When our kidneys are sick we may
have Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Nephrit-
is, and other dangerous kidney troubles.
Or we may have Rheumatism, Govt
Neuralgia, General Muscular Weakness,
etc.. or Anaemia, Pale and Sallow COM
plexion, Chlorcsisp or Green Sickness,
Dizziness, etc, or Skin Diseases, PIN
pies. Blotches. Eruptions, etc..
It may seem wonderful that one medi-
cine should be able to cure all these dis
eases, but when we remember that they
are all caused by impure blood, and that
the impure blood is caused by the kid
neys, it becomes a question of simple
common esnse.
The kidneys make pure blood.
Pure blood means health.
Therefore when you have diseases of
impure blood cure your kidneys with DR..
Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills.
This will make you well and strong
and hearty.
DIR. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills con-
tain in concentrated form special vege-
table drugs which cure and renew the
kidneys.
The combination from which they are
made is found in no other n edicine or
prescription. 1t was first used by DIR.
Hobbs in his private practice many years
ago and was SO unfailingiy successful
that his original prescription was finally
made up into DIR. Hobbs Sparagus Kid
ney Pills. The concentrated extract of
Asparagus which is the principal ingre
dent, is prepared exclusively by the
Hobbs Medicine Co., under a special
process.
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Kidney Pills will
cure Jou when you are sick.
They will put new blood and new life
into you. They will give you new am
bition, new looks and new brightness of
eye and skin.
A few doses will relieve. A few boxes
will cure.
Of all druggists or mailed prepaid to
any address for 80 cents box.
Write for interesting pamphlet on the
subject, free on application, to Hobbs
Medicine Co., Chicago or San Francisco
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To the Editor of the Press:
In the list of clergymen whose names
are published in this mornings PRESS,
who are to corporate with the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union in their
Sunday evening public meeting, the
name OF Rev. W. S. Kimlnel, one of the
first to respond to the call of the Union,
was unfortunately omitted. Will you
kindly supply t he omission.
M. r.. G.
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Associated Charities Of Portland.

NHE annual meeting of this corporation
Il will be held on Friday December 13,
1895, at four o'clock in the afternoon ut the
otnce of the corporation Room No. 9. of the
City Building, Portland, Me-. for the pur-
pose of electiDg such officers as are pro-
vided by the bylaws, electing associate
members, and transaeting any other bust
ness that may be required by the bylaws of
the corporation.
Dated at Portland this December 5th, 1895.
dec6dtd CELIA M. PA1TEN, Clerk
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mysuifeh.

excuse me'' he said, eff I seem to be
little impertinent, but my curiosity has
gotten SO much the best of me that I must
venture question:
"What is it?''
care you a gentleman going golffng os
. lady going bicyclings '-Washingt
Star
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WIT AND WISDOM,
Sweet Simplicity.

"And now" said the young country
squire to his fair cousin from the CITY. a
have shown you everything belonging to
our estate'
sOh, George, that is not so. I heard
papa say you had mortgage that covered
nine ,tenths of it!''-u Meridionale.
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Portland National Bank.

TIME annual meeting of the stockholders
Il of the Portland National Bank of Port
land, for the election of directors for the
ensuing year and the transaction of any
other business that may legally be pre-
sen ted, will be held at heir banking house
on Tuesday, the l4th day of January, 1896,
at 10 o'clock a. NJ
CHARLES G. ALLEN, Cashier.
Portland, DeCembers6, 1895. dec6dtd
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GRIMMER'S ORCHESTRA.

Having many open dates for the next months
can be engaged for any occasion for which
good music is required. Apply to CHARLES
GRIMMER, $50 Middle street. or members of
Grimmer's Orchestra. noy13dlm
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HORSES FOR sALE-Just arrived at
- Tafton s stable, Cumbeland Mills, Me-,
81 horses direct from: the farms of Ohio,
weig hing fom 1000 to 1900 los, suitable for
all kinds of business. Among them are
some very nice matched teams, and will be
GOOD notes. 10-I
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no LET-A tenement of 5 rooms on Danforth
- n St, So. Russell ST.. rooms So Paris
ST. near Cumberland, 7 rooms SIS. Cushman
81, rents OF 6 rooms each and bath, 500.
shire St, near Congress, rooms, SIS. N. S.
GARDINER, i85 Middle ST. 81
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ENOR SALE-One single sleigh, high back,
made this year. never used, also ono
double sleigh. very stylish. this years make.
will sell low for cash. Can he seen by APP
pyine TO c. L. DALTON, 478 IT, Congress
street Zone hghD. I'll
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MR.. SAMUEL LEVY is now prepared to
I'VE buy cast of clothing of all descriptions for
highest cash prices Address letters or postal
to 100 MIDDLE STREET. sep4-tf
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EARM FOR SALE-1Oo acres; superior
IL land; yearly hay crop, so tons; excellent
pasture; ample buildings in good repair, in
eeaIhg az Tools and sixty tons hay Choice
take all. W. FL. WALDRON s. CO.. $50 Mid
die st. 5-1
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fs'O LET-Rent 142 Cumberland Street; six
rooms and bath room with hot and cold
water. Rent 243 Congress Street; six rooms
Inquire of w. H. SARGENT. corner of Cum
berand and Washington SITS. \ 81
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FOR SALE-The J COX called Forest and
4 Shore" by Charlie P Ilsey, Stories of Old
Joe Wyer the Indian scout. These stories are
all about Portland, Falmouth, and North Var
mouth in the Indian wars hundred years ago.
good Christmas present for boys. COLES
WORTHY'S BOOK STORE, 81 Exchange
street. 4-3
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CLOTH CApES,

We have had a phenomenal season ON
these goods, especially the SOC quality.
There may be 10 dozen left and these
will beIclnsed out now for 25c each
Just half price. Also one lot brown
plaid Capes, made-up to sell for &c and
75c; have been reduced to 35c. ONLY
few dozen in the lot.
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Mooney to loan on first and second mort
I'VE cages real estate. life insurance policies,
personal property and good collateral securi-
ties; notes discounted on favorable terms. W.
T. CARR, room 6, second floor. 1876 Middle ST.
noY16
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RIBBONS.

One lot broad genuine Dresden Rib
bons, usually sold for IS, Is and 9oc: all
at one price, 45c. just thing for
evening dresses and are mostly in light
shades.
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FOR SALE-Everybody says Fairbanks new
Il electric Banjos are par excellence" What
everybody saws must be true. Please call and
examine. Also for the Holidays an elegant lot
of new popular music, music Books and new
musical Instruments. including Autoharps,
Symphonioms, Mandolins, Guitars and all musi-
cal instruments the human family may DESIRE
Please call ladies and gentlemen and send the
children. HALVES, 415 Congress steeet. Al
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LOST AND FOUND.

II OST-A pocketbook with watch and
IL five or six rings: mi, iaIs on the watch
are A. d. The under will be bly, re-
warded by leaving it nj the 81. Julian hotel.
81
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NTANTED-To buy from $1,000 to $4,000
highest cash prices for ladies dresses.
gents and ohildren'a clothing and gents
winter overcoats. Cab or address Letter
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ITO LET-Brick house No. IL Henry street,
Il near Deerng street; has rooms, furnace
heat. hot and cold water. and all modern con-
veniences, just 10 minutes walk from postof1ice
possession given Dec. L. apply at house or to
GEO. f. WEST, 191 Middle street. 2O-tf
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NLECTRICITY-Your hair brushed and
IL dandruff removed at Sherry's hair cutting
rooms, 457 Congress street. No danger of TAX
ing cold after cutting, when brushed with our
electric brush the only one in the city. Don't
fail to try it. Monument Square, CHAS.
SHERRY. dec3-4
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" ANTED-A situation at Woodfords.
w Would like small family with no chill
dren. Address j. c., : Cushnan street,
Civ 1n-1
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TRIMMED GOODS.

Always first and most important. An
assortment of richly trimmed Hats and
Bonnets made to sellfor $3.50 to $780,,
at 81. IS each.
A lot ofsprettily trimmed Hats that
were from $500 to $3.50; now $2.4s.
A great discount will be made on all
high cost patterns, both imported and
domestic.
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MAKE MONEY by CAREFUL. SPECULATION
in Grain through reliable Successful firm. Excel.
Fully explained and sent free Highest references
PATIlSoN " Co., 600 Omaha Buikding Chicago, III.
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An &OLlAN

Will enable you to have music in your home at
any and all times. without tho aid of a musi.
clan.
1t can be used by every member of the
family, as the operation of playing it is so
simple that it can be learned by anyone with
few days practice.
1t is not mechanical instrument, but is
capable OF the most delicate shaaings oftempo-
and expression.
Any piece of music can be obtained for the
Kolian, but it is designed for and particularly
adapted to the highest grades of classical and
operate music. All the Wagner Overtures
and Beethoven Symphonies, together with
works from all the masters. are arranged for
the Eolian. and are played by it with wonder
full orchestral effect.
The tone of the Nolian is peculiarly soft and
beautiful, resembling, more than anything else,
small orchestra, with the different parts.
On exhibition daily from 9 to s. Call and
hear it.
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HO:- YE-Who. are taken before the
IL Municipal Court for drunkenness.
Don't be caught there again Likewise ali
persons having the drink habit go ye all
without delay, buy The cure of G. E.
BEAN, manufactures agent, % Prospect
street. Packages 81. 90 each. 81
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IN 25; II lbs. rolled oats, 25; 8 cans best
corn, rs; 3 lbs. country pork, %; fine coffee.
Java and Mocha, Zoe ID; good mixed tea, 25c
45c peck best yellow eyed beans, soc peck 30.
tatoes, 4Sc bushel; Piilsbury's flour, S425;
best st. Louis, 81; sauerkraut, &c lib. WHIT
NEY .29l Congress street. 81
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TEShE Rutterfeld house has been newly fitted
y up and under new management Is now
opened elegantly furnished rooms, steam
heat, gas and use Of bath. central location. For
terms inqui-o ~ +"S "Nuss No. S31 Cumbep
land st~ns ac-2O-A
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M ONEY to loan on furniture organs, pianos
w machinery, horses. diamonds, watches,
life insurance policies, first and second mort,
ages. real estate; also notes discounted. BUS
mess confidential PORTLAND COLLATER-
AL LOAN CO., room 6. 1876 Middle street, End
floor. noV15-4
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FOR RENT-Lower fat 4S High street,
rooms and bath, furnace heat, cemented
CELLAR everything in nice order. BENJA-
MIN F. HARRIS. Chambers, Corner Exchange
and Middle SITS. 81
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INSTRUMENTATION.

Forty words inserted under this head
one week for rs cents. cash in advance.