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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-19
A GREAT BOOk GIVEN VEN AWAY W

Few books printed in the English Ian
guage have reached so great sale as
has DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser 1t is book of 1908 large pages
and contains over goo illustrations - some
of them in colors 1t is complete family
doctor book. 1t is written simply and con-
cisely and Is indexed so that reference to
il IL made easily and quickly. Over 60 600
sopies have been sold at the regular price
of 81. so. The profits on this enormous sale
enable the publishers to distribute 500 900
copies absolutely FREE. A copy bound In
FREE to any one who will send Ell dne-cent
stamps to cover cost of mailing only
Address, WoKLD's DIsPENsARY Med
FcAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-19
RuCKLEN,s ARNI,lA aaT.v-.

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-05-19
Sour

Stomach, sometimes called waterbrash,
and burning pain, distress, nausea,
dyspepsia, are cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This it accompIishes because
with its wonderful power as blood
purifier, Hoods Sarsaparilla gently
tones and strengthens the stomach and
digestive organs, inVigorates the liver,
creates an appetite, gives refreshing
sleep, and raises the health tone. In
cases of dyspepsia and indigestion it
seems to have !" a magic touch.D
"For over IL years / suffered from sour
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-29

A REVOLUTION in the United States is sn im2ossibility in the sense that the word is applied in the petty re- publics of South America, but now and then come great thought or prin- ciple takee possession Of the people and by slow process a complete revolution is the result. In 1861 such was the condition that the destruction of our government and her glorious institu- sions was threatened, and it took four years of devastating war and the sac rifcs ei the flower of the nation to stamp il out. In 1875 the money power accomplished another revolu- sion by the demonstration of one hall of the money of the country. By ths, act and by the slow process of cen- tralizing the circulating medium of shs country. and the privstions which followed to the lsboring classes, the great public mind has been stirred to the point of revolution to restore that medium fo its rigbtfui constitutional place as s money of the realm. The single standard people up to very re- gently In speaking of ttis agitation chased 1t as a craze, affecting but few outside of ths silver mine ownsrs of the west, but since the meeting of the national conventions to nominate presidential candidates, aud now that they gre squsrely before the people and the term of school for the educa. ton of the people has begun, they find it is not craze but great prin- cipls underlying the very foundation of our liberties and our prosperity ss 6 nation and AsapeopIe. Not only is the west and south compsssed by this agi- tstion, but it is taking deep and firm hold on the people of the east and day by day as they study the subject they are becoming more and more eniight- ened and the fact is gradually coming to their understanding that 1t is nos the decrease in the value of silver that has brought en the hard times, that has caused fall in the price of com modities and reduced the wages of labor to the point of absolute want, but that it is the increase in the pur- chasIng power of gold. and % great is she hold 1t has taken on the minds of the people that before November 3d 6 complete revolution will have taken place and on that day the people will be hes-d and Bryan spd Sewall will b. elected by such an overwhelming majority that bossisn and goidbugism will bs forever drownsd in the sea oi public opinion.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-29

 
     
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Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-29

For your Pr0tecti0n.-Catarrh" "Cures' - Ponies for CatArrh in liquid form to be taken internally, usually contain either Mercury or Iodide of Potassa, or both, which are injur- ious if too long taken. Catarrh is local, not . blood disease, caused by sudden change to cold or damp weather. It starts in the nasal passages, affecting e-es, ears and throat. Cold in the head causes excessive flow Of mscus, and, if repeatedly neglected, the re- suits of catarrh will follow; severe pain in the head, a roaring sound in the ears, bad breath, and oftentimes an offensive dis charge. The remedy should be quick 10 ailsy inflammation and heal the membrane. Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for these troubles and contains no mercury nor any injurious drug. Price, 50 cents.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-07-29

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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Elected Officers.

The Brotherhood of st. Andrew of the
st. Peters p. +. Church, have elected
the following officers: ]. f. Cole, direc-
tor: O. f. Baxter, vice-director;, r. ID.
Carter. secretary; Il. d. Heyle. treas
urer: j. j.. Cole and II. II. Taylor, men,
bers OF the Executive Committee of the
Local Assembly.
Pocahontaa Council. 1873. Royal Area
mum. at its meeting held last night cleo
ted the following officers for the term of
1897: K. L. ThompEo Regent S. d.
Rhodes. Vice Regent; II. CT. Avery,
Orator; Frank Balm. Secretary; w. T..
Irvine, Collector; John =. Wales. Trea-
surer; j. s. Bagnall. Chaplain: ]. a.
Scusebauer, Guide: II. w. Lyons. War
den; NJ. ]. Gallagher, Sentry j. G.
Carroll. NJ. Glennan. w. ". Hunter,
Trustees.
$. c. Phillips. representative to Grand
Council; II. Il. Bagnall, alternate
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
a PRETTY MARRIAGE.
Miss Elizabeth Ray. of Washington,
Becomes Hrs. Adam T~ed well.
washington Post.)

Y" oShiiIS tOu Fosl.I
One of the prettlest weddings of the
day was that Of Miss Elizabeth Roy.
daughter of the late Col. James p. Roy,
U. S. A.. to Mr.. Adam Tredwell, of
Norfolk. va. which occurred at noon at
the residence of the bride, No. 121 Nine
teenth street. The drawing room was
decorated with palms and a quantity of
pink roses and ferns. which banked the
mantels added pretty effect to the
scene.
The bridegroom was attended by Mr.
William Grain, Of Baltimore. as best
man, and the fair attendant of the bride.
who preceded her in entering the room,
was her sister. Miss Kate l.. Roy, who
was daintily gowned In white and Law
ender SILK. trimmed with lavender chif-
fon. The bride came in with her BROTH
er. DR.. Roy. of Richmond. She was
quantity gowned In lavender MORE an
tiquc, trimmed with Duchesse lace
This picturesque costume was first worn
by her paternal grandmother at ball
given In her honor at Governors Is
land, when her son. the late Col. Roy,
was stationed there. With this charm
ing gown the bride carried q cluster of
Bride roses tied with white MORE rib
bon.
The ceremony was impressively per-
formed by Rev. DR.. Randolph McKim,
rector Of the Church of the Epiphany
A wedding breakfast was served only
the immediate relatives and intimate
friends being present at the feast and
the ceremony which directly preceded.
MIR. and Mrs. Tredwell left for a trip
North before going to Norfolk, their fu-
ture home.
Among the guests were Dr. Roy and
Miss Fanny Guy, Of Richmond; Miss
Tredwell. daughter of the bridegroom,
and Mr.. and Mrs w. u. Brooke. of
Norfolk; Hon. John Goode. Col and Mrs.
Thomas Carter, Mr. and Mrs Rozier Du-
lany, DIR. Heger. U. S. a.; Mr.. and Mrs.
James II. Ellerson; Lieut. and Mrs.
Glenbes, u. s. N; the Misses Cox, DR..
and Mrs. Glazebrook, and Mr. and Mrs.
j. s. Garland
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Prepare for Ci,risi,nas.

Avoid the usual rush of Christmas
week and buy holiday presents now of
G. +. Greenwood e Bro, who are Of
fering extra inducements to early buv-
ers. Greatly reduced prices in watches.
diamonds, jewelry, silver and niatnd
ware, clocks and fancy goods. Finest
line of lamps from SOC. up; silver novel.
ties. 25c. up. Consult their eye special
list. DR.. c. c. Jones, who viii be on
hand 9Th and 10th of December. and
another expert on 18th to Goth OF De-
cember, who will fit the celebrated PROF
Hirschberg lenses. Examination free
For the best and cheapest in these lines
consult Greenwood.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Hs:s:'IL Ne:S,

NEFINlTE CONTRACT BUILDING
NUAL MEETING.-Thc regular annual
meeting Of the shureholcicrs of the Def
mite Contract Building ana Loan Assoc'a-
ton VII he held at the home office in
Norfolk. Va, on WEDNES The 9Th
OF January, 1897, between The hours Of Q
4. IN. and y. M, for the election Of drrc
tors for Ill" ensuing year, ard the trans
action OF such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
j. W. PERRY. President
dej-tdm r. ~. WILKINSON. Sec'y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
ReIicfin Six Hours

Distressing Kidney ana Bladder dis
cases relieved in six hours BY tile New
Great South American Kidney Cure
account of its exceeding pronptness in
relieving pain in the bladder. kidneys,
back and every pert of the urinary pas
tention of water and pain in passing II
almost Immediately. n you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy Sold
by WAI.KE & WILLIAMS, druggists.
los Water street, Norfolk Va
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Burruss. Son & Co.,
BAN KE RS.

Commercial and other business paper
discounted. 'Aee'
and sold "s i'
vited. i"-
Interest allowed on time deposits.
safe deposit boxes for rent. Charges
moderate ' s's
Draw bills OF Exchange and make cable
transfers to Europe e"e
Letters of credit issued N nr,,ot,
cities Of the world -
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
JAPAN ILLUSTRATED.
Third Lecture Of An Interesting Sc
ries ON Mission Work There,

Rev. John c. Amber, missionary of
the Protestant Episcopal Church TO
Japan. delivered the third lecture of his
four Norfolk appointments at st. Luke's
parish-house last evening. A good sized
audience was present and the lecture
was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. Ambler's
descriptions of the scenes and customs
of the country in which he labors were
rendered even more vivid by stercvpti-
con views. The last lecture of the Sc
ries will be delivered tonight ut S
q clock
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Rev. NJ. Webb Annoln,ed.

Rev. Robert w. Webb has been ap-
pointed by the Presiding Elder of this
district, Rev. DR.. J. Powell Garland. to
the passionate of the Huntersville Meth
odist church. left vacant by the last
conference. Mr.. Webb was the unani-
nous choice of the official body of the
church and will enter upon his duties
next Sunday. He is better known in
Norfolk US an evangelist. having done a
great deal OF valuable work here in the
cause of Christianity and made number
less friends.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Catholic benevolent Lcncue.

st. Mary of the Immaculate Cuncep-
tion Council No. AL. Carholic Benevolent
League. has elected the following Off
GERS: President, James w. Long: Vice
President. NJ. Glennan; Chaplain. Rev.
Secretary, NJ. ]. Murphy; Collector. John
y. Raccher; Treasurer. j. V. Herman
Marshal. T. J. Hickey: Chancellor, J. p.
kevill; Trustees. VIM. NJ. Hannah, G.
w. Stavro and f. w. McCourt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Barl,nnn-Gnry.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Barham, of this
city. have issued invitations to the mar
riage of their daughter. Miss Willie
Alberta, to DR.. Benjamin Roscoe Gary.
of Newport News. on Wednesday. De
cember 18th, at $50 p. m. ut the Free
mason Street Baptist church. Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11

We desire to call the attention of all
cur patrons and the public generally
To the grand display OF holiday goods
Saturday, December 18th. 1886
GREAT y. & r. TEA Co,
36i Main street. Norfolk. Va.
30 High stree. Portsmouth, Va.
de 10-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Put Your Foot Down.

ana bny no more of those shoddy shoes
that will fall to pieces when thew GOT
Wet, but put your foot down in a pair
of those famous
PATROL SHOES,
$500
PATROL SHOES
.Hat VIII insure you dry foot, besides
giving you ease and comfort. i've keen
record OF all purchasers Policemen
painters. carpenters. oystermen, wreck.
ers. farmers. in fact. every kind of me-
chanic wear them. See them at
HELLERS "One Price" Shoe Store.
- Bank ST., Opp. Courthouse.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11

Va, Catlcttsburg. Ashland Winchester
and Mnysville. Ky. To Cincinnati!
The line Will be built, lie says, as som
as rights of way are secured and Il syrd;-
cate of eastern and western capitalists
has leen organized and Will I've chartered
IN Philadelphia in Il few days. 10 put up
the money for its construction. The West
ern Telephone Construction Company Is
largely interested in TIE syndicate, and
the work OF construction VIII be carried
ON under It's direct supervlsion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
T. r. ROGERS.

ROOMS I'll AND 30 COLUMBIA BUILD.
lMG GRANNY STREET.
.Nli ki.Sf.
Dwelling No. -. YORK street.
Dwelling no. 40 t!iGuIand avenue.
Dwelling No. -, ham street.
Dwelling No. 20i chapel street.
Dwelling No. 4iGi. al"i!i street.
Dwelling M. - Frccmasun street
Dwelling; No. 100 Euush street.
Dwelling, No. isS Main street.
Store M. les t"ld l4Umhrr) Main street.
Store No. il6 Main street.
Stores X Or. li5'.. Gnh M Church street.
Stores Nos. ~ and q Commerce.
Hall oNtr nos. li3 and ll5 Main street,
(,ld nulnhcrD
Store No. :. Roanoke avenue.
Store No. L. Bank street
Store No. &c Nav street
Stores Nos. l25 Water street
Offices on Bank. CRANKY and Commerce
directs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Ask q Policeman.

he VIII tell you where to find the larp
M,oo bottle of U-No Tonic at advertiser,
P''SS' - CeHlS. II
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
Gladness Comes

iNJith Q better understanding of tie
w transient nature of the many phys
cal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-Centle efforts-pleasant efforts
Eighty directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to constipated condi-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
~ removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by I'LL
who valde good health. Its beneficial
effects are que to the fact, thrt it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get it's bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
md the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slsillful
physicians, but if in need of n laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informcd everywhere, Syrup Of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used ind gives most general satisfaction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11

we desire to call the attention of oil
10 the grand display Of holiday good
Saturday, December 18th, 1896.
GREAT A. & P. TEA CO.
364 Main street. Norfolk, va. :
de 10-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
NJ
364 Main ctraat NJ,

see DR.. Week about your eyes. "A
glasses prescribed are guaranteed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
READY TO BEGIN.

An official of the company said yester-
Immediately after the franchise shnuid la
granted, and 1t should be pushed to com
p!ssu0n without delay, regardless of
whether Richmond came in or not
IN this connection the following edi,n.
rlal from the Richmond Dispatch will he
interesting and explanatory. as the condi
lions existing In Norfolk and Richmond
are exactly the same:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11
ANOTHER COMPANY. To6.

The following. also taken from the Dis
patch, will show that the American is not
alone I'm It's desire to place a system in
this State:
president j. Il. Kcelyn, of the Western
Telephone Construction Company, arri-
we'd here yesterday morning from the
West and ran down To Norfolk to spend
he day, returning to this city last even
ing. He was In Lynchburg Tuesday night
burg. He had conferences I'm each of
these cities with the owners or managers
OF the local telephone exchanges. which
operate phones constructed by the West
ern company: and IL meeting will be held
here to-day for the purpose of perfcct!ng
plans whereby these cities may be con-
nccted with Richmond
Mr.. keelyn proposes TO run n line from
Norfolk. Portsmouth and Bcrklcy
through Petersburg To Richmond thence
to Lynchbnrg, and straight through from
there via Charleston and Huntington, w.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-11

The operation Of the long distance lin
IS IS not unknown. With the system here :,
, business man can stand In his office and
talk win his travelling man or his SUNNY
house in Chicago. New York. Bostoii
phiiadclphia, st. Louis. Cincinnati or al,
most anywhere else. Some fourteen wires
chicago alone and are busy every mo
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-06-10
UGLY.

An ugly little artist had an ugly little dream
Of an ugly little world built on an ugly little
scheme.
He took up his little pencil and incontinently
tried
To make ugly little pictures of that world SO
uglified.
He drew ugly little figures just like evil little
imps,
With ugly little bodies of the hue of parboiled
shrimps,
With ugly little faces of a subterhuman sort,
Each dark Gehenna phantom or unnatural
Stygan "sport."
He limned ugly little mannikins as pale as
tallow dips,
And ugly unseXed women with protuberant
under lips,
With ugly scarlet tresses or with sable DOR
ter's knots,
And with noses like satyr's, and with eyes
like inky blots.
He daubed ugly little backgrounds, all as
meaningless as mud,
And ugly little sunsets all suggesting fire and
blood,
And ugly little arabesques which little seemed
to mean,
Yet were commonly suggestive of the cruel
and unclean.
Then that ugly little artist kicked up ugly lit
tie heels,
And INDUCED in grim grimaces and in grew.
some little squeals,
And he cried "Hooray! On loneliness shall
man no longer feast,
have proved that arts true subject is not
Beauty, but-the Beast!'
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-06-10
A HelDful Wife,

The young physician was tired when he
returned from his evening calls, but as he
settled back in his easy chair, and his pref
ty wife of only month or two took seat
beside him, he asked affectionately, Sand
has my little wife been lonely?" "Oh, no."
I've found something to busy myself with"
"Indeed" he said. "What is it?" ooh, Pm
organizing class. A lot of young girls
and married women are in it, and we're
exchanging experiences and teaching each
other how to cook" "What do you do
with the things you oook?" he asked, In
terestedy. ooh, we send them to the
neighbors, just to show what we can do.
There's one lodging house gets most of
it. It's great fun" "Dear little woman"
he said, leaning over and kissing her; cal
ways thoughtful of your husbands prac-
tice. Always anxious to extend it.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-06-10


health is the very thing he neglects more
than anything else. His health is the rope
by which he climbs to success. 1t be-
hooves him to keep the rope in good con.
dition, and not to neglect broken strands.
When the rope of health breaks even
little bit, it should be mended at once. II
is easier to keep health than it is to regain
it. When a man feels himself running
down, when he realizes a loss of vitality
and energy, he must call halt. He is on
a down grade. The strands of his rope
are parting rapidly.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has helped thousands of men in just this
condition. 1t makes health, it makes pure
rich blood, it forces out impurities and
kills germs. 1t doesn't make any differ
ence what name you call your trouble by
dyspepsia-kidney disease-rheumatisnl
consuinption-sk disease, the Golden
Medical Discovery will cure it absolutely.
None of these diseases can retain hold on
the body when it is full of rich, pure blood
Every man who cares to keep his health should
have DR.. Pierce's 6 Common Sense Medical Adj
viser''-a finely illustrated book of 1908 pages
Sent to any address on receipt of 81 one-cent
stamps to cover cost of mailing 0nb.
address, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL
ASSOCIATION. No. 663 Main Street. Buffalo, N. Y
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-06-10

Mr.. James Perdue, an old soldier resid
ing at Monroe, Mich, was severely af-
ficted with rheumatism but received
prompt relief from pain by using Cham :
berlain's Pain Balm. He says: "At time 8
my back would ache SO badly that could
hardly raise up. If 1 had not gotten re-
lief l would not be here to write these few
lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done
me great deal of good and feel very
thankful for it," For sale at Ire)and's
Pharmacy.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-06-10
The Fabled Giant, Atlas,


Was said to have supported the world
upon his shoulders. If 80, he must have
been decidedly muscular individual.
We can't all be muscular, but we can en-
JOY fair modcum of physical vigor if
WHEN that blessing is denied US by nature,
we supplement her deficit by an appeal
to the national tonic Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which reinstates digestion upon
permanent basis, remedies nervousness,
billiousness and constipation, and over
comes rheumatic and kidney troubles.
1t also counteracts the poison of malaria
in air or water, and recruits exhausted
energy when impaired by unusual bodily
or mental fatigue. The aged, infirm and
convalescent have no more potent and
thorough helper than this justly popular
lnvigorant, with a successful record of
nearly half century.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-06-10
SUNBEAMS.

1-Remember that am thy wife,
Whom thou must cherish all thy life
2-Thou shalt not stay out late at night
When lodges, friends, or clubs invite
3-Thou shalt not smoke indoor or out
Or chew tobacco round about.
4-Thou shalt with praise receive my pies,
Nor pastry made by me despise.
5--My mother thou shalt strive to please,
And let her live with US in ease.
6-Remember It's thy duty clear,
To dress me we'll throughout the year.
Thou shalt not be drinking man,
But live on prohibition plan.
S-Thou shalt not Airt, but must allow
Thy wife such freedom anyhow.
9-Thou shalt get up when baby cries,
And try the child to tranquiize.
10-These my commandments from day
to day,
Implicitly thou shalt obey.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-06-10
The Morning Star.

The morning star, an iron ball studded
with spikes and fastened by means of
chain to short handle, was much used In
medieval times as military weapon. 1t
was exceedingly formidable, for when
thrown it could not easily be avoided or
lodged, the chain permitting it to curve
around the arm or over the shield. 1t was
oonfessedly modelled after common cactus
which grows in every part of Italy.