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Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15
AUDRAIN COURTS.

CIRCUIT COURT-3d Monday in jan
uary, LIST Monday in June, Sd Monday
in September.
COUNTY C~oURT-lst Monday i'll Feb
ruary, 1st Monday in May, 1st Monday
in August, 1st Monday in November.
PROBATE CouRT-2d Monday in Jan
uary, I'd Monday in March, I'd Monda.
in May, ID Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

When demands its use,
try De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
is cooling to burns, stops pain Instant
ly, cIeanses, a perfect healer for
scaids or skin eruptions. Always
cures piles. Woodbridge < Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

In a recent letter to the manufac-
turers MI. w. F. Benjamin, editor of
the Spectator, Rushford, n. Y, says:
at may be a pleasure to you to know
the high esteem in which Chamber
lain's medicines are held by the peo-
pie of your own state, where they
must be best known. An aunt of mine,
who resides at Dexter, Iowa, was
about to visit me a few years since,
and before leaving home wrote me,
asking if they were sold here, stating
if they were not she would bring a
quantity with her, as she did not like
to be without them The medicines
referred to are Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, famous for its cures of colds
and Group; Chamberlain's Pain Balm
for rheumatism, lame back, pains in
the side and chest, and Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
for bowel complaints. These medi-
cines have been in constant use in
Iowa for almost a quarter of a century.
The people have learned that they
are articles of great worth and merit,
and unequaled by any other. They
r for sale here by G. A. Buckner,
druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

We recommend De Wits Colo and
Cholera Cure because we believe it is
a safe and reliable remedy. It's good
effects are shown at once in cases of
Cholera Morbus and similar COM
plants. Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

pan out we'll, for he had rolls of the
genuine. When his true character
was discovered last winter he was run
out of Seattle by a mob.
At Kirksville he was placed in jail
under a $500 bond. He will be
given a hearing Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Vinegar is mentioned in the Egyp-
tain records as a medicine in the tenth
century, 3. G.
y French c~onscript recently claimed
exemption from military duty because
he was, at 20, the father of four child
rem.
The New Haven Register has just
discovered the rather curious fact that
there is no copy of the Bible in the
public library of that city.
The very poor of Berlin are better
housed than those of any other large
city in the world. The German capital
is really without F'slums."
\ prize of 30, 900 francs has been Of
fered by a florist i'll Mayenne, France,
to anyone who q produce q plant on
which blue roses will bloom.
Out of the POO, 600 people in Santa
go, Chill, only 250 speak English, but
they manage to support an English
newspaper known as the Chilean
Times.
This is an age of wonder. Fine
drawings, made in London, have been
successfully transmitted to Paris by
telegraph with the aid of the Gray
telautograph.
Abram Atwood, a poulterer, of Lew
iston, Me-, sold a turkey to Il patron,
and the later found in the fowls craw
a gold bosom pin worth twice the
price of the turkey.
There are between 600 and ], 900 deaf
mutes scattered through the city of
Chicago, and they r all industrious
and fairly prosperous, earning their
living honestly and uncomplainingly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

The Marion county fair guarantees
a stake of $500 for the best saddle
horse, mare or gelding, at the meeting
October 1st. The stake is to be divid-
ed as follows: 500 to first; $50 to Sec
ond; $50 to third, and $40 to fourth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

Travellers find a safe companion In
De Wits Collie and Cholera Cure. A
change in drinking water and in diet
often causes severe and dangerous
complaints. This medicine ALWAYS
cures them. Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

From all accounts ~Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the
afflicted. There is no advertisement
about this; we feel just like saying it.
The Democrat, Carrollton, KY. For
sale by by G. A. Buckner, druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

Sayi horse breeder, r you raising
horses or ''plugs?" To raise a "plug;
costs as much as to raise q horse. II
pays to breed the best. The top of the
market Ia always good.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

Drs. w. B. Ellis and E. H. Tincher,
of Galloway, will locate in Mexico
shortly for the practice of medicine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

The Vandalia Leader very truthfully
says: Those who attended the Mexico
fair last week are convinced that
something of the kind would be a
benefit to Vandalia. There is no bet
ter location in Missouri for an agri-
cultural fair than Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15
Its Value Recognized by Phyician,

As a rule am opposed to proprie-
tary medicines. Still l value a good
one, especially when such is the
source of relief from pain. As a topi-
ical (external) application l have
found Chamberlain's Pain Balm the
best remedy | have ever used for neu-
ralgia of any kind. have conscien-
tiously recommended it to many per-
sons. William Horne, NJ. D., James
vile. Wis. Sold by c. A. Buckner,
druggist.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15
The Same in Audrain.
From the Paris Appeal.

II ut" TFFN"ET
Monroe county has beyond the
shadow of a doubt the largest and best
corn crop ever raised in the county.
The acreage is unusually large, while
the yield per acre is simply immense.
The hay crop is also about twice as
good as was expected two months ago.
Then our farmers raised a very large
crop of oats, good wheat, and we have
an immense crop of fruit. Truly, our
people have great cause for thankful
ness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

The Laddonia Herald says: 'Uncle"
Joe Smith had his pocket book
snatched from his pocket at Mexico
last Thursday night while boarding
the cars. 1t contained SO and some
valuable papers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1895-08-15

Reader, did you ever take SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR, tho "KING OF
LIVER MEDICINEs?" Everybody needs
take a liver remedy. 1t is a sluggish or
diseased liver that impairs digestion
and causes constipation, when the waste
that should be carried off remains in
the body and poisons the whole system.
That dull, heavy feeling is due to q
torpid liver. Biliousness, Headache,
Malaria and Indigestion are all liver
diseases. Keep the liver active by an
occasional dose of Simmons Liver Reg
ulator and you'll get rid of these trou-
bles, and give tone to the whole sys-
TEN. For a laxative Simmons Liver
Regulator is BETTER THAN PILLS. 1t
does not grippe, nor weaken, but greatly
refreshes and strengthens.
Every package has the Red u
stamp on the wrapper. y. IL
Ieiiin 81 Co., Philadelphia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12

When person begins To grow thin
there is something wrong. The waste
is greater than the supply and Il Is only
a question OF time when the end must
come.
In nine cases ont Of ten the trouble Is
with the digestive organs. lfyou can
restore them TO healthy condition YOU
will stop the waste, put on new flesh and
cause them To feel better in every WAY.
The food they eat Will be digeS,ed and
appropriated 20 the needs of the system,
and a normal appetite will appear
Consumption frequently follows "a
wasting of bodily tissue because nearly
all conSumptiveS have Indigestion. The
Shaker Digestive Cordial will restore the
stomach to healthy condition ina vast
majority of cases. Get one of their
books from your druggist and learn
about this new and valuable remedy.
When the children need Castor Oil,
give them LaKol.-it is palatable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Opening OF Our Schools.

Shepherd College opened its fall
session last Monday morning with all
the teachers at their posts, namely :
Prof. A. c. Kimler, principal; Mr.. C.
J. Miller, Miss Pearl Hosie and Miss
Hattie D. johnson, assistants. Besides
the students there were quite a num-
Der of visitors and friends Of the school
present at the opening exercises. The
devotional service was conducted by
Rev. H. c. Mcdaniel, after which Rev.
Geo. G. Everhart delivered an inter-
esting and appropriate address to the
scholars. Rev. Frank Mcdaniel, a
former student, also made an earnest
talk to the scholars. Prof Kimlel
followed with remarks outlining the
plans for the coming year. The num-
Der of students enrolled is &C, and
Principal Kimler says that the out
look for the school is encouraging.
Superintendent Lewis has not yet
made any appointment for the music
department.
The Shepherdstown Graded School
opened on Monday with an attend
ance of 900. The teachers are Mr.. c.
7. Smooth, principal Mrs. Ida H.
Neill, Miss Bette Byers, Miss Ella NJ.
Kelsey and Miss Mary Myers, assis-
tants.
Among the appointments ofteachers
that have local interest are the follow
ing: Walter r. Hill will teach the
school at MoIer's; Walter Shirley at
DulHeIds; Miss Kate Kearney at
Uvilla; Samuel Osbourn, Edgewood;
Lemen's, Miss Mary Hill; Shepherd
Grade, J. Frank Turner. Miss Edith
Lloyd is principal Of the Keaneys-
vile school, and Miss May Hoffman
assistant. Miss Katie Sewers will
teach in Hampshire county. Miss
Annie Lewis will teach the Fairmont
school in this county, and Armistead
Lucas at Pipertown.
The colored school in Shepherds
town opened on Monday with an en-
rollment of "a Alexander Freeman
is principal and Marie Simms assis-
tant. John Stevenson, who taught
here last year, will teach at Mecban-
icstown, in Charlestown district.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Big Prices for Land.

Tuesday two farms OF Christian
Strife, Of Washington county, were sold
at Hagerstown at trustees sale. One
tract, containing 58l acres, was bought
by Peter Eshleman at S97 an acre. a
smaller farm of IS! acres was knocked
down to John Hurst at $150.25 an
acre. The spirited bidding was actu-
ated by the desire on the part Of some
of the descendants to own homes that
once formed part of the old home
stead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
DR.. McCleary Appointed.

4 telegram from Savannah, Ga,
states that DR.. Standish McCleary, Of
the Baltimore City Hospital, has been
appointed quarantine officer at Savan-
nah. The appointment was the result
of competitive examination held in
Savannah and New York city. DR..
McCleary said last night that since
he took the examination opportunities
have presented themselves which may
make it advisable for him to decline
the appointment.
DR.. McCleary was graduated from
the College of Physicians and Surgeons
in 1890, being one of the honor men.
He was afterward connected with the
CITY Hospital and Bay View as resi-
dent physician until 1894, when he re-
signed to take up private practice.
Since 1894 he has been connected with
the outdoor surgical department OF
the hospital and has been member
of the adjunct faculty Of the College OF
Physicians and Surgeons.-Baltlmors
Sun Of this morning.
DR.. McCleary is nephew Of the ed
itor Of the REGISTER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 10 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; ehectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Killed by the Car.

Joseph Clice, aged twenty-five
years, a son of ex-Mayor Enoch Clice,
of Frostburg, Nd, was run over and
fatally injured by west-bOund Balti-
more and Ohio freight train yesterday
morning, about 1l.8O o'clock, at En-
giles Station, a short distance beyond
Harper Ferry. Clice attempted to
board the train while it was in motion,
when he fell on the track and the
wheels passed over one of his legs,
mangling it terribly. He Twas taken
to Harper's Ferry and placed in the
Hotel Conner. where the Baltimore
and Ohio physician, DR.. Canaan, at
tended him. He died few hours
later.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Court Proceedings.

Judge f. Boyd Faulkner held a
special term Of the circuit court OF
Jefferson county in Charlestown last
Friday and orders were made in the
following cases: Mary c. MYllinix
ct al. vs.. Terence Byrne ct al; report
of distribution Of fund confirmed and
writ of possession ordered in favor OF
the purchasers. Eliza f. Anderson
VS.. S. D. Anderson ct al; injunction
dissolved and bill dismissed. Webb
& Coyle vs.. II. W. Blunt; order re-
committing cause to Cleon Moore, COM
missioner, for furtherreport.
The Supreme Court Of Appeals Of
this State has been in session in Charles
town since Wednesday last, and has
heard argument in number of cases,
those of greatest local interest being
Mary Z. Hunter vs.. J. II. Strider's
administrator, from Jefferson county ;
and J. Rufus Smith ct al. VS. Daniel
Cornelius (the Berkeley Springs case),
from Morgan county. Henry Wick &
Co. VS.. C. L. Dawson ct al, from JEFF
ferson county continued.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
A Host of Contractors.

Several contractors have been in
Shepherdstown this week looking over
the ground preparatory to bidding for
the construction of the new normal
school building here. Bids will be
opened by the board Of regents at
Parkersburg next Monday. Tuesday
Thomas P. Johns, Of Baltimore, John
T. Marshall and A. Davis, Of Glyndon,
Nd, and two contractors from Penn
sylvania, were here and will submit
bids. Messrs. G. w. & S. P. Humrick-
house, of this place, will also bid on
the work.
Yesterday number Of other con-
tractors were in town, among them
being C. F. andre, of Baltimore,
Messrs. Phillips and Armentrout, Of
Charlestown, G. w. Buxton and S. A.
Westenhaver, of Martinsburg, and two
gentlemen from Pennsylvania.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Notes of the Churches.

There was large attendance at the
annual reunion of the Presbyterian
churches at Inwood Park Tuesday.
Besides enjoying the pleasures of the
park, the crowd listened to addresses
by Rev. DR.. Hopkins, of CharlestOwn;
Rev. DR.. Graham and DR.. White, of
Winchester; Rev. H. C. Campbell, of
Berkeley Springs; Rev. c. W. Hollis,
of Davis, and Rev. J. P. Stump, of the
NJ. E. Church South, of Charlestown.
Rev. Frank Mcdaniel, of Newark,
n. j., preached in the Presbyterian
Church in ShepherdstOwn last Sunday
morning and in the Reformed Church
in the evening. He delivered excel
lent sermons on both occasions. He
is making a success Of his church work
in Newark.
Divine services Will be held in the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown
next Sunday morning at 1870 o'clock
Rev. A. \. Harrymaa. of Harper's
Ferry, will fill tie pulpit, Christian
Endeavor at $50 p. m.
Services in Southern Methodist
churches on Sunday Uvilla II a.
m, Bethesda go p. m, Bakerton 80
p, m, Shepherdstown 80 p. IN. C.
C. Band meeting Shepherdstown $50
P. m.
Rev. DR.. F. NJ Woods, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Martinsburg
has declined call to the pastorate Of
a Presbyterian Church at Muncie, Ind.
and will retain his present charge.
There will be service in the Re-
formed Church on Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at II a. m. and at Kear-
neysville at 3p. IN.
There Will be no service in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, as the pastor
will be absent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
W. P.LICKLIDER
Summer Has Come

And with it we open large stock Of
Goods to meet your wants. If we
haven't what you want, let us know
and we will get it for you. You will
need Glass Fruit Jars, Stone Jars,
Gum Rings, Jelly Glasses, Tumblers,
Sugar and Spices and Fruits. We
have White Fish, Mackerel, Herring
and don't forget us when you want
Fishing Tackle. You will find a
splendid line Of Whitewash Brushes
and Garden Hoes and Sboyels. We
intend to give you better Shoes for
the money. Our Dress Shoes are the
best we have ever had and our Work
Shoes can't be beat. a good solid
Shoe for man OF woman at 80 cents.
We keep full line of Toilet Soaps,
OveralIs, Gloves and Baskets. You
know We keep to the front on Grocer
les. We intend to stay there by
keeping everything fresh and at the
lowest prices. All grades of Flour
by sack or barrel. We want Bacon,
Lard. Butter and Eggs. Come with
your cash or trade and see US.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Arrested for Selling LIQUOR.

United States Deputy Marshal
David A. Beard, of Berkeley county,
last week arrested George w. Butts
for selling whiskey at the Morgan's
Grove fair without license. He also
arrested Gibson Bawl, colored, for sell
ing beer at the same place. The
prisoners were taken to Martinsburg
and arraigned before United States
Commissioner Adrian c. Nadenbousch.
The evidence was strong against them
and Commissioner Nadenbousch held
them in bail to await the action of the
next Federal grand jury. At the trial
before The commissioner it developed
that VIM. H. Bowers was also a party
to the unlawful transaction, where
upon the commissioner issued a war
rant, which was placed in the hands
Of P. S. Cunningham, who arrested his
man at Morgan's Grove and took him
to Martinsburg and lodged him in
JAIL John Carper and Thornton
Moore were later gobbled up by the
officers, charged with the same ofense,
and taken before Commissioner Maiden
bousch. All the parties were released
on bail and returned home to Shep-
herdstown except Bowers, who is still
i'm iail at Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
A Timely Reminder.

Each season forces upon our consider
alton its own peculiar perils 10 health:
The advent of fall finds many reduced
in strength aud vigor. poorly prepared
10 continue the business ot life. The
stomach and bowels, the great highway
OF animal economy, is especially liable
10 disorder in the fall. The nervous
system has also suffered in the struggle.
Typhoid fever and malaria in particu.
lar find i'm the fall that combination ot
earth. air and water that mark this sea
son as especially dangerous. The fall
ing leaves, the decaying vegetables con-
tribute their share OF contamination.
Hoods SarSaparilla furnishes most val
liable safeguard at these important
points. and should be used in the fall
before serious sickness has laid you low.
Cin City Lodge No. ., shield OF hono, /,
meets tue second ahu fourth tuesdays III
D.. al Il m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Council Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
town council was held last Monday
night. In reference to complaints
about the well in front of the Luther
an and Reformed churches, council
declared that it was public well, and
ordered that it be filled up without
further notice If not kept in repair by
persons usingit. An order was passed
requiring persons living along the town
run to keep the run free from filth
and distractions. The sergeant was
ordered to prevent loafng and tres
passing on the college property.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
The Modern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open
air. Her form CLOVIS with health and
her face blooms with its beauty. If
her system needs the cleansing action
ola laxative remedy, she uses the gentle
and pleasant liquid laxative Syrup Of
FIGS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Still Going Down.

Wheat values continue downward,
and No. red is quoted in Baltimore
at 61! cents per bushel. The visible
supply increased last week $4,000
bushels, and foots up 96,754,O00
bushels. Corn is bringing 40 cents
a bushel. Hogs have declined to
$40 "a AIS per 100 lbs, gross, and
lambs are bringing p "a + cents per
pound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
THE GRIM REAPER.
Death of Promising Young Mana Former
Resident Passes Away-Other Deaths.

of Mr.. John Wesley Welshans, died
at his home near Swan Pond, in Berke-
ley county, last Friday, after brief
illness Of blood poison. His age was
% years, months and 7 days. Mr.
Welshans was an exemplary young
man in every respect, and his death
just as he was entering upon the active
duties of life has caused sincere sorrow
among large circle Of friends He
attended Shepherd College in this
place and graduated in 1892 He
had the regard of his teachers and
fellow students, who admired him for
his good habits and manly disposition.
He afterward studied law in the Office
of Flick & Westenhayer, at Martins
burg. The funeral was held in Mt.
Wesley Church at Scrabble on Sun
day last, the remains being inferred
in the graveyard adjoining. Mr..
Welshans was a consistent and useful
memberof the United Brethren Church,
and his former pastor, Rev. J. B. Cham
berlain, of Keedysville, conducted the
funeral service and preached an eiiec-
tive and earnest sermon.
Mrs Eliza Ann Miller, relict Of the
late William B. Miller, died on Tues
day of last week at the home of her
son-in-Iaw, Mr.. Walter Newcomer, at
Lambert's Point, Va, to which place
they had moved from Roanoke but a
few days previous. She had been i'll
for several months as the result of a
paralytic stroke. The remains We're
brought to Shepherdstown Thursday
night, and on Friday We're inferred in
the Reformed Cemetery after services
in the Reformed Church by Revs F.
A. Strother, G. G. Eyerhart and c.
H. Hockey. Mrs. Miller, who was a
daughter of the late William Bowen,
was about 70 years of age. She is
survived by three children, William
R. Of this place, Thomas, Of Roanoke,
and Mrs. Walter Newcomer. Her
sister, Mrs. Z. C. Gallaher, of Waynes-
boro, Va, is the last living member of
the family
Mr.. Daniel L. Moler, a native Of this
county, but who fora number Of years
has been resident of Columbus, Ohio,
died at the residence Of Mrs. Mary j..
Moler on September 4th, from a COM
plication of diseases, in the 54th year
of his age. He was brave soldier,
having served four years in the Stone
wall brigade, and as a mark Of his
bravery he bears scars Of seven musket
balls.-Hoper's Ferry Sentinel.
Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Poole, wife
of Richard Poole, of Montgomery coun-
ty, Nd, died Saturday night after an
illness of over year. She will be re.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Highest of all in Leavenng Pow-Latest u Govt Report
R3H!Aa!!! RskiHs
ABSOLUTELY PURE


At Clinton, Illinois, on Monday,
George Kaplnger fired two shots from
a revolver at his wife. One struck her
in the shoulder. The other struck a
steel in her corset, and being DETECTED
by it her life was saved. At Chicko-
pee, Mass, few days ago, Miss Car
RE Stoddard was riding bicycle, when
she ran into sulky. The shaft of the
sulky forced corset steel into her
heart and killed her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-09-12
Efficient Clerks.

Students in VOLTS Business College,
Hagerstown, learn TO write all kinds
of commercial papers, and have bet
ter chance to get places than those who
know nothing Of clerical work