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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
WED At WELDON.
Miss CnpeII Becomes the Bride OF
Mr.. william II. Green.

MIR. william u. Green.
WELDON. n. c., December 1S-(Spe-
cial)-Grace Episcopal church was the
scene this morning of one OF the most
brilliant weddings that have taken place
In that sacred but ding for some time
the contracting parties being Miss Hennle
Sallie Capeli and Mr.. William Bash Dreeh'
of Louisburg.
The decorations were elaborate, and TO
the enlivening strains Of Mend ,lsshon' $
wedding march, under the artistic toucn
of Miss Emily Long. the bridal party en-
tered In the following order; Mister
Charlie Clark and Miss Florence Hart
who stretched white ribbons; Messrs; w.
NJ. Cohen and I. b. Wilder Of Louisburg,
ushers: Miss Kate Cohen, with Mr; W.
]. Barrow, of Louisburg; Miss Kate Pres
colt with Nv rhar 90 Eur " ca VI hel
Zollicoffer, with Mr.. Frank Garrett. The
maid OF honor. Miss Leila Allen, aa-
vanced down the aisle alone, attired IN
blue satin. ana carrying a bouquet OF
Marechal Nell and La France roses. Inc
groom then, with his best man, Mr.. X. T..
Daniel. entered from the vestry-room,
and at the same time the beautiful bride
entered the central aisle leaning on the
arm of her uncle. Major Thomas H..
hands Of her uncle and the Rev. Edward
Benedict who stood within the chancel
then performed the ceremony most inn
pressiye y, according 10 the ritual or the
Epis opal Church. Major Emry gave the
bride away
Many prominent people were present
from various places, and the handsome
and numerous gifts betoken the affect. on
and esteem in which the couple are held
Mr.. and Mrs. Green left soon after the
ceremony for Atlanta, 81. Augustine,
Fla, and other southern points.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19

NEW ORLEANS LA. December 49,
First race-six fur'ongs selling. for ?
yeor-olds-Li ian f. (97. Clay. II u won
RosalInd second, Newhouse third. Time
1:l3 2.
mile sslling-Dr. Wor', 001. P1 rre.t 3 y
u won, Overella second, Tom Sayre third
Tine, 1884 IL.
Third race-six fur ongs. handicap-Im'
ported Percy u20. Hart, to u won
George F. Smith second. Nikata third
Ile, ia IA.
Fourth race-mile and a quarter. handi
cap-Imported Wolsey Q05. Turnsr. q
u won Cass second. Uncle Jim third
Time, EOS 1-2.
Fifth race-six furlongs, selling-Say
brooke Q0i. Overton. Is to u won, S!l
Johr second. Han Ban third. Time
lis 81
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DIG COKE CONTRACT.
Norfolk and Western Double Track.
Distributing Money.

ROANOKE. VA. December 1S--fSpe
al.)-The Illinois Steel Company. of Chi
cago. has Just closed contract with the
Pocahontas Company for the purchase OF
100000 tons Of coke during 1896 The sup
ply is TO run from 5000 to 5000 tons pc
month. or about eighty cars per day. The
Illinois company furnishes It's own cars
Of which IL has an abundance, I'm order
10 larry on the enormous traffic without
delay or inconvenience This Is one o.
the most important contracts ever made
In the Pacahontas Flat-Top field. The II
linois Steel Company Is one Of the larges'
consumers of coke in the United States
and formerly Is patronage went entirely
to Connelisville.
DOUBLE TRACK.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Com.
OF double track on the Elkhorn, where its
traffic is heaviest. The Improvement WI.
be made between Lyck Branch and North
Fork Junction. The road will be built In
sections OF one mile each. The contract
for the first section was let yesterday to
John Sexton. Of Roanoke. and work berun
to-day. The first mile TO be constructed
S from the west end OF Crozer's ovens TO
Elkhorn Station.
At the First Natioral Bank today about
$4,000 IN currency was paid out. for not
only have the employees of the Machine
Works here been paid OF but also those
who work in the general offices OF the
Norfolk and Western railroad. The Ma
chine-Works' payroll was $4,000.
Pretty Home Wedding.
FORK UNION, VA, December 49,
Especial "A pretty home wedding was
solemnized this afternoon at 2:50 O'clock
near Fork Union. Va. when Miss De
villa Anderson became the bride of Mr..
c. L. Peers. Rev. Mr.. J. r. Daniel spoke
the words that made the happy couple
one The bride. who IL pretty blonde
was attlrcd In very becoming dark
green travelling dress.
Norf0Ik's budget.
NORFOLK. VA. December 1s-(Spe-
eial: 1.-THE cases Of Joseph MoritS a.d
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MIR. BAlARD ABSENT.
Usual Wednesday Reception at the
British Foreign once.
OUR VENEZUELAN COMMISSION.
II. Presence on the Guiana border
WIN Constitute "Grave Menace
p In English Opinion - European
Bourscs somewhat Alarmed.

LONDON. December ls.-The Marquis
NJ salisbury held the usual Wednesday
reception at the Foreign Office to-day.
The French, German. Italian, and Span
tsh ambassadors and the Austrian and
Dutch charge d'affairs were present.
United States Ambassador Bayard was
absent.
II is understood that the British Gov
eminent has not been Informed officially
OF President Clevelands message upon
the proposed commission in regard to the
Venezuelan boundary dispute, and that
Great Britain will follow the usual d.
plomatic course until overt action Is
taken by the United States.
The action OF the House OF Represen-
tatives In voting an appropriation Tor
tho expenses of the commission may
hasten a crisis; but II is not expected
that there will be serious developments
until the commission shall have arrived
in Venezuela. Their presence on the
Guiana border will constitute n grave
menace, and the necessary instructions
will be forwarded TO e authorizes 10
maintain the interests 4 Great Britain
in Guiana.
WAR NOT EXPECTED.
PARIS, December 1s-The Bourse was
somewhat affected to-day by the message
of President Cleveland to the American
Congress on the Venezuela-British Guiana
question. While IL was not regarded by
the operators that war would result be-
tween England and the United States,
the feeling being held that England
would save her dignity without extreme
measures being resorted to. 1t was
thought. nevertheless, that the friction
between the two countries would produce
regrettable consequences.
SOME ALARM FELT.
ROME, December 1S-Some alarm was
felt on the Bourse to-day as to the re-
lations between Great Britain and the
United States.
ALARM IN BERLIN.
BERLIN, December l&-The message
of President Cleveland to Congress in
regard to the difference with Great Bri-
tain in connection with the Venezuelan
boundary trouble alarmed the operators
on the Bourse here.
BOURSE GREATLY AFFECTED.
VIENNA. December iS-The Bourse,
which has been unsteady ever since the
recent crisis. was greatly affected by the
message sent to the Congress OF the
United States by President Cleveland in
reference TO the Venezuelan boundary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
TeIegrams Made Terse.

Louisville, Ky.-A fire at Bowling Green
destroyed the Christian and FIRST PrssDy-
terrain churches, and the residence OF
DR. J. n. Mccormick, president or the
State Board of Health. Loss. 10000.
Washington The marriage of Miss
Barbour, assistant surgeon United STA es
navy took place The only bridesmaid
wss Miss Louise Walker. daughter Of
General Walker. Of Winchester Va.
Dallas, Tex-Telegrams received at the
ers OF the Missouri. Kansas and
Texas Railway Company say every mine
"A .ne inGian Territory has been closed
by the strikers. This will cause fuei-
fam ne throughout North and Central
Texas
W .nston. n. CA highly romantic mar
rage was celebratui. Miss Mary ID.
United States army, and Mr.. George ID.
Ramsay, son Of Admiral +. Nj. Ramsay,
OF the United States navy, both OF Wash
ington city. were the contracting par
ties.
Atlanta, Cattle National Christian
some OF the most prominent Chr .stian
workers OF the country wers ir attend
ance Ex-Governor w. j. Northen. OF
Georgia. was elected president OF the
president and DR.. Nicholson. OF Washing
ton. secretary.
Glasgow.-Two large Clyde shipbuilding
Arms have seeded from the Union OF
Shipbu.ldng Masters, and announced that
they will reopen their yards upon ne
terms demanded by their employees. who
have of ate been locked out. In pursuance
OF an agreement between Belfast and
CLYDE master shipbulders, the former
of whose employees are on strike
Atlanta, Ga.-The committee OF colored
men having In charge the arrangements
for Negro-Day at the expo itnn I
is fixed for December 26th, adopted reso-
tuition asking the coiored ministers
throughout the land 10 preach a SPECIAL
sermon OF issue an address on Sunday.
December 22d with reference TO the nesro
exhibit at Atlanta, and what II means 10
the race and urge fu.l turnout OF the
colored people TO witness the exhibit and
tho exarcia = M that daV
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senate Committee Reorganization.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December b
The Republicans in the Senate neld an
other caucus this afternoon, at when
the foreign affairs of the country were
discussed for upwards OF an nour, anu
matters OF detail connected with the com
mittee assignments cons .dered.
On motion OF Mr.. Mitchell, OF oregon.
chairman OF the Caucus Committee, IL
was decided TO change the name OF the
select committee to inquire into all Claims
of citizens of the United states against
the government of Nicaragua to select
committee on the construction OF the
Nicaraguan canal" and increasing tne
number of the COMMITTEE from hve TO
seven. The chairmanship will be given
to a Democrat-Mr. Morgan being tne
ranking man-and the Democrats VIII
have three members. with the following
Republicans Hawlsy, OF Conpecticut;
Mitchell, of Oregon; Squire. of Washing
ION, and Sewell, OF New Jersey.
Mr.. Mitchell also informed the caucus
that he had received a letter from MT
German, chairman Of the ID mocratic
caucus. that tn Democrats would not
resist reorganization of the committees:
but that the Republicans must enlare
the Democratic representation on IN
committees on Appropriat ons ana
Finance. so as TO make the publican
majorities on these committees but one.
in accordance with the esta blis1ed Gus
ton OF the Senate. This was agreed 10,
and these commit es will consist OF thir-
teen.
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Acted ms Best Man.

BALTIMORE, MD, December B-(Spee-
clal)-Mr. Frederick II. Harper. OF WIZ
m.ngton, N. c., who Will be united IN
marriage to morrow In Lynchburg with
Miss Carrie Warwick Daniel, daughter OF
Senator John w. Daniel. acted as pest
man here to-day at the marriage OF ms
brother. DR.. Charles 7. Harper, OF TINS
CITY. and Miss Jessie Glenora Zimmerman.
This wedding took place this evening at
the Futon-Avenue Presbyterian cnurcn,
and was Largely attended. The usher
were G. Il. Earlee, OF Greenvilie. .. =,
DuvaI Jones, Of New Berne. and Or. !
u. Yoyce. OF Baltimore. After recep-
ton Dr. Harper and his bride LETT LOT or
marriage After this event the brothers
and their brides VIII journey southwark.
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Confirmation of Nominations.

wAsUINGTON. ID. c., December Is
The Senate in executive session, to-day
confirmed the following nominations:
Allen Thomas, of Florida, TO be Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoteh-
tiary to Venezuela. -.
strong. Jr, of Alabama, at Madrid, Spain,
and William. w. Russell, of Maryland, TO
Venezuela. cuff
Joseph r. Reed. Of Iowa, to be Cher
Justice. and w. f. Stone, of Colorado;
Henry G. Sluss of Kansas: William w.
Murray. of Tennessee. and Thomas c.
EULER of North Carolina, TO be associate
justices OF the Court of Private Lana
Claims. -
Commodore l.. A. Beardslee, to be rear
admiral and Captain John A. Howell,
10 be commodore. and including those in
the engineer. medical, and pay corps. ana
the graduates OF the Naval Academy.
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INSURANCE FRAUD TRIALS.
Further ConvictiOns-Prfson Sem
tenced-AlI Appeal.


NEW BERNE, N c.. December 1S.-The
Beaufort insurance-fraud trials have all
ended, the last one resulting in the con-
viction of Hasse.l, DIR. Delemar, and
Noe of conspiracy.
A verdict of not guilty was found as
to S. ID. and b. c. De.emar on the charge
of forgery.
OF those indicted all Of the white ones,
except DR.. l.. w. Perkins, were convicted
on one or more charges. He and all the
negroes, with one exception, turned
States evidence.
Judge Graham pronounced sentence
about noon c. X. Hassel gets seven
years in the penitentiary; William Fisher
(colored), five years in the penitentiary;
DR. r. G. Deemar. Seldom Delemar, j. G.
Delemar, and Levi T. Noe, two years
each In Craven-county jail.
Each one appealed. gave bond, and went
home tonight, having been allowed unit:
January 21st TO make up A case on appeal
to the Supreme Court OF the State. Has
se..'s bond is $3.50; that OF all the others
$1,000 each. The bondsmen are citizens OF
Beaufort.
4ne attendants say they will fight to
the last. and viii appeal TO the Supreme
Court of the United States, If necessary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
The Dry-GOOds Market.

NEW YORK, December lS.-The war
scare appears TO be confined to the specu-
lative markets There was no trace OF II
in the dry-goods market, although the
discussion of President Clevelands mes
sage helped to make interesting an other
wise very duh day. Business was OF the
cottons and in seasonable fancies confn-
ing their attention TO small passing re-
ouirements, whilst strong lines were In
steady request for specialties and high
novelties. in both printed and woven
patterned cotton fabrics, and quiet for
regular lines.
business in the woollen-goods depart
ments continues Indifferent in both mems s.
wear fabrics and dress goods an'> without
change in the price situation. Ihe gene
raj tone of the market is unaltered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19

PORT OF RICHMOND. DEC. IS. 1896.
ARRIVE ED.
steamer Poe. Ionlas. Graves, Norfolk
.lerchandi se and passengers: Irwin Weisi.
ger. superintendent
PORT OF WEST POINT. DEC. IS, 1885,
By telegraph.)
ARRIN ED.
Steamship Baltimore, Murphy. Balti-
more; passengers and general cargo.
SAILED.
Steamship Baltimore. Murphy, Balti-
more; passengers and general cargo.
PORT OF NEWPt 1T NEWS. DEC. H.
(By telegraph.)
-Akkit Ill
Steamship Shawmut, Fuller, Boston.
Barge Atlas, Phieny. Boston.
SAILED.
British steamship Woodleigh. Rouen.
Schooner q. p. Dav IMPORT. Boston.
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whom 1t was originally intended. This
does not mean final action In the case, as
the matter will be taken up to the Su-
preme Court OF the United States.
Usually several years elapse before
case filed in the higher tribunal can be
tried but II is said that the judges. under
the circumstances, have agreed TO give
the sugar-phnters' case an immediate
hearing, and IL is therefore probable that
within a month or two the Supreme Court
will pass final judgment on Mr.. Bowler's
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
On Change In London.

LONDON, December ls.-The stock ex-
,hange market opened quiet and steady
to-day except in the case OF American
railroad stocks, which were unsettled and
weak under the influence OF President
Cleveland's Venezuelan message to Con-
sress At noon the railroads were fiat,
md the other markets were disorgan-
zed. Consols were down IL and British
ails were IA TO ga lower. Foreign Sc
1Irities were dull.
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the felonious manning OF b. G. Done1
last Saturday night, was called IN the 70
lice Court to-day. but owing to DoEer rs
condition. ne being unable to appear, were
cort led until J lnuary I'd. Brlmmer was
bailed in the sum of $50. but ball was
refused Morits.
At a meeting of the woman's Christian
Temperance Union, he'd this aiternoon;
people Of this section to refrain from inc
use of intoxicants In any form curing
this Christmas season.
Captain w. T.. Garrett, Grand Snhnc.s
lor OF the knights OF Pythas Of virginia,
In In the city, paying visits to the oiner-
ent lodges In this section.
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Promotion Now Possible.

FORT MONROE, VA, December Is
The Presidents message is hailed with
delight by tn officers OF the gar ~- ont
he naval ofiice's of the North 4 -lantic
squadron now assembled nele.
Gray-haired lieutenants now see some
prospect of promotion before reaching the
age for retirement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19

NEW ORLEANS. December ls.-Judg
Pardee. In a decision to-day holds thu
the sugar-bounty act was constitutions
and therefore the 100000 now lying
the United States Treasury voted to n
sugar claimants and ava ting the Com
troller's pleasure to be distributed to N
rightful owners, Is beng held Illegally
and should be prorated among those fol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
FAYERwEATHER WILL CASE.
Judge Truax's Decision Amrmed.
The University Gets $25O,OOO.

NEW YORK, December S.-The gene
raj term of the Supreme Court mas ar
firmed the decision Of Judge Truax' IN
the Fayerw ather will case, In favor OF
the plaintiff colleges and against the
executors of ID. b. Fayerweather, the
costs 10 be paid out of the estate Under
the decision. the following coll ges'
among others are provided for, as indi-
Gated: University of Virginia, s25Oco;
Lincoln. $4,000: Hampton. $4,000; Mary
vile. $3.50 900. Marietta, $4,000 Adelbert
5000. 900; Wabash, $4,000; Park. 100000.
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Maryland Insurance Commissioner

BALTIMORE MD. Dec NIB H.
Board OF Public Works met In the offic
GOV rnor sanA brown tV-...sAt q.
appointed Thomas p. Townsend ms,
ance Commissioner Of Maryland, to II
the vacancy caused by tn resgnati
OF Isaac Freemln Raisin, the we.l-knov
Democratic leader of Baltimore MI
Townsend was chief clerk In AIT. Rais.I.
on e during the latter's incumbency. t.
appointm mt Is for a term OF four year
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
FIVE MEN KILLED.
Five Others Seriously Injured.
Bursting of Steam Valve.

NEW YORK, December 1S.-By the
bursting OF a steam-valve on board the
American Line steamer st. Paul. at Pier
"a n. r., early this morning, five men
we're scalded to death. and five others
were so badly scalded that they had to
he taken 10 a hospital. The st. Paul was
20 have sailed at II o'c.ock to-day for
,;outhampton Her departure will be de-
iayed by the accident at least twenty-four
hours, 1t is said.
This is the list of dead:
James Fawns, second assistant engi-
William Manning, fourth assistant engi'
Robert Campbell. machinist.
George Williams, machinist:
Dsniel McCallion, a machinlsts helper.
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Texas Trial Postponed.

NEW YORK, December ls.-Owing to
a fog which prevailed till after noon to-
day the official horsepower trial of the
engines of the battleship Texas was post
poned till tomorrow. The Texas re-
NAMED at the TompkiAsville anchorage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19

PETERSBURG. VA. December ls.-ln
Prince George county. this Sf'te ester
day afternoon, James Kennedy
widower, aged IS years. coma. -. So
eide by shooting himself through IN IN
fatal shot was fired in the back YARD OF
his mothers residence. 1t is not known
why he committed the act.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
Death of An Aged Minister

FINCASTLE, VA. December B..tSpe-
cial.j-Rev DR.. John A. Scott, dlstln-
guished and aged minister Of the PresDy,
terian Church. died here last night at
o'clock. The Doctor had been a great
through n ali with wonderful patience
His funeral took place this evening at
o'clock from the residence OF his sister.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
Killed While Coupling Cars.

HIGH POINT, n c., December B;-
(Specia.. ED Whisenant of Neapolis,
was killed at this place tonight while
coupling freight-cars. He was caught
between the coupling. and died in fifteen
minutes after the accident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
The Home for IncurabIes.

It was "Donation-Day" at the Home
for Incurables Yesterday. quite large
number Of gifts were left at the institu-
ton during the day. The ladies' viii
remain at tn home to-day, and further
donations will be thankfully received.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
DR.. Deane's
Dyspepsia Pills.

Eat plenty Of good nourishing food. Arill af>ee
each meal. as cents at druggists.
Sesd 70 W tor free sample.
DR. J. A. DEANE CO.,
- New York
lds i1.Tu.Th. ,kSulyrl
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FREE TOYS
With Shoes.

With every pair of Shoes goes
CHRISTMAS TOY FREE. Such va the
idea we originated four years ago.
and such has been our custom ever since.
Nothing added on the Shoes. but the same
low prices go that have made our store
the store for the people.
LADIES' AMERICAN HOUSE SLIP
PIERS. at Oc.
MEMS VELVET SLIPPERS. the 75c
kind, at 45o.
MEMS VELVET SLIPPERS. the 81
kind. at SOC.
MEMS CAVALRY LEGGINS at 81.
LADIES' BEST GRADE JERSEY
LEGGINS. for bicycles. at s125.
CHILDRE,N'S WHITE SLIPPERS.
Spring Heel at 75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19

-Ott'S Emulsion Is years
+ science. When made in
rye quantities and by i'm
rowing methods, an emul-
ion must be more perfect
han when made in the old
me way with mortar and
estle a few ounces at a
inc. This is why SCOTS
emulsion of cod-liver oil
ever separates, keeps
wet for years. and why
very spoonful is equal to
very other spoonful. An
even product throughout.
In other emusic YOU are liable to get
an uneven benetit-ei'her m over NJ
urfrr dose Oct @coft's. 0eauine has
. ssi.n.a-eoiored wrapper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19

weak stomach. loss OF appetite, fatulence.
waierbrash rising Of food, heartburn. night
mare. coated tongue, offensive breath. Iaun'
dice. bad complexion. liver-spo,s. yellow eyes:
constipation. palpitaton OF the heart. ana
short breath after meals. dyspepsia. and all ~
SvmDtoms tlkc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-19
PRESIDENT MAYER RESIGNS.
Dividend of 3 Per Cent. on b. a U
Preferred stock.

BALTIMORE, ND. December 49,
President Mayer, Of the Baltimore ahu
Ohio Railroad Company. to-day rendered
his resignation to the Board OF Directors
The res. gnaton was accepted. but MI
Mayer was prevailed upon to remain al
the head OF the company until sue
cessor can be chosen.
A dividend of 3 per cent. on the pre-
ferred stock of the company was declared
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NorfoIk's budget.

NORFOLK. VA. December 1s.-tspe.
John A. Brimmer. Jr.. both charged with
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science

cience is knowing how"
The only secret about
,Ott's Emulsion is years