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A WONDERFUL SHOW.

The existence OF that hitherto hypo-
thetical quality. denominated "hors /,
sense" viii receive ample verifcation
at the exhibition OF Prof. BristoPs
Eques Currisulum, in the Fisher Op-
era House Wednesday and THURSDAY
July Goth and SOth. and at the matinee
Thursday afternoon, at which thirty
educated horses win hold their audi
ence spen-hound for two hours in dem
onstratlon that
Instinct and reason are so near allied
A narrow line their bounds divide,
by an infinite number Of tricks that
show this noble animal possesses
brain which can grasp an idea .ul
follow 1t up to logical result
This unique exhibition has created
everywhere the most profound sensa-
ton and ELECTED words of high COM
nendation from all classes Of people.
The friend Of the horse will be con-
firmed In his admiration of the noble
animal, and the advocates of measures
for prevention Of cruelty to dumb ami
mails will be fortified for their beneH-
cent work, Prof Bristol's, system
teaches and exempllhes the truth Of
the proposition that kindness is the
primary requisite for control Of the
brute species.
While witnessing the almost human
actions Of this hand of horses. one finds
It difficult to realize that they are in
deed of the brute family and subject at
times to so much abuse from exactlng
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

The report Of almost every incoming
vessel contains some reference TO the
tidal wave OF mid-June. which seems
10 have made It's presence felt in al
most every quarter OF the Pacific. Nor
was the Empress OF Japan. which left
this port at p. m. OF the 2?nd june.
any exception TO this rule. for on ar
rival At Yokohama twelve days later.
Captain Lee. her commander, reported
Rs follows: At 6:is a m. ON the @th
OF July, about 1856 miles on Yezzo. in
latitude 2s.ts north, longitude l44t2
east a distinct earthquake shock or
tidal wave was felt throughout the
ship which caused heavy vibration.
the shock being similar TO the loss OF
propeller blades, Al the time the sea
was perfectly smooth and the weather
clear, With daylight on examination
It was found that neither the ship nor
machinery had sustained injury. Be
tween kinkwusan and Shirikasak a
large quantity OF wood and wreckage
was passed, presumably the result OF
the disaster OF 10Th June,-Colonist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
Clatsop County. state
loErlclAl.l

clatsop County. State OF oregon.
Whereas. on the ?Tth day Of May,
1896 Esther Loire, Jack Lambert,
Adolph Guoinage and Sam Melland,
were waylaid and murdered near Cath.
iamet Head (two miles below Clifton,
In clatsop county. oregon.
Now, therefore. Clatsop county here
by offers the following reward Of
ONE THOUSAND $4,000 DOLLARS
for Information that win lead to the
arrest or conviction OF the person or
persons who murdered said parties.
Said reward will be paid as follows.
Five Hundred (s5OO) dollars will be paid
for Information that viii cause the ar
rest and conviction OF any one Of the
gang OF murderers. and
Five hundred 5000 will be paid for
information that viii cause the arrest
and conviction OF the balance OF the
persons committing said crime.
Astoria, oregon. June 10, 1896.
j. II. d. GRAY.
County Judge Clatsop County. or,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
Agents Wanted SIC g aS sss' sa0
LIFE dM'KINLEY. Of

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for president and vice-presldent. by
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cd. For more than two years in prep
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No book equal 20 II as seller. Every
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paid. leaving PROFITS clear Act quick
or while you are waiting others will cut
you out.
THE n, G, HAMILTON PUB. Co.
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The brigantine Dlakclcy win be sold
IN abou, two weeks 10 satisfy claims
against the vessel for wages due the
crew. says the Seattle Post-intelligen-
Ger After the difficult voyage TO
Cooks inlet and back. during which
the brigRntIbe was short-handed, the
men thought they should not only
be paid In full but had dim hope OF
extra money In this they were dis
appointed The vessel IL owned BY
+. s. sohm and j. Burrows. OF Taco
ma. and they have had as agent u Mr..
Jones. also Of Tacoma. The unpaid
members OF the crew. nine In all. have
been systematically put OF from day
TO day. until they decided 10 resort 10
law. Al first they were asked to walt
until the agent came down from Alas
kR. He arrived on the Topeka last
wednesday. but did nothing TO sat
isfy the sailors
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task-masters. They do everything but
talk. and the auditory feels that II
Prof. Bristol keeps up his admirable
system Of training It Is not beyond the
range OF possibility TO develop articu-
late language TO round out the horse
sense" which each Of his equine friends
possesses. Popular prices will prevail.
%. 30 and so cents-no higher.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
NEW PROPOSITION.
Big Insurance Company Makes Good
ofler

Deposit 500 per annum for twenty
years; then draw 5000 per year for bal
ance OF life, and principal win be paid
at death. Especial Income" Policy. Is
sued exclusively by The Mutual Life
Insurance Company OF New York.
Founded lSlS. purely mutual. assets
$s2i. .2iS,T9l.sS.
This investment can be purchased by
ten annual payments or by single pre-
MUM II preferred, Send exact date Of
birth to VIM. s. Pond, state Manager.
4oi-5-6 oregonlan Building, Portland.
oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

For IS cents you can secure an excel
lent well-seryed meal at the Bon Ton
Restaurant, No 5l COMMERCIAL street
They are also fully prepared to serve
all kinda OF fish. game and delieacles OF
the season. as well as oysters In every
Imaginable style At the lowest living
prices. Come once and you win con-
tinue TO come.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that have
been duly appointed executor of the
last will and testament OF Adam Sat.
ter, deceased. All persons having
claims against the estate are requested
to present them to me at the law Office
OF Frank ]. Taylor, at Astoria, Oregon,
within six months from this date. All
persons owing the estate must pay
their Indebtedness to me. at the same
place, LOUIS kIRCHHoFF
Dated, June Gath, 1895,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
astoria to San Francisco.
astoria and Portland Steamers.

T. J. Potter leaves Portland Mon
days at a M. Tuesdays and Thurs
days at p. m. and Saturdays at p.
m. Leaves Ilwaco Mondays. wednes-
days and Fridays at p, m. and Sun
days at D. m. Leaves Astoria Mon
days, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sun
days at p. m.
R. r. Thompson leaves Astoria daily
at Z p. m. Leaves Portland daily ex-
cept Sunday at a. m.
Tickets OF steamers Ocean Wave and
Telephone are good on all these boats
An four boats go to each others docks
each night and morning for freight and
passengers.
For rates and general information call
on or address
G. W. LoUNsBERRY.
Agent
W. H. HURLBURT,
Gen. Pas. Agt., Portland, Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoFIa.

Most so-ealled salmon twines" are coll
ored with acids The acids rot the fibre
and render the material useless. In the
ONCE OF Elmore. sanborn & Co. is an OBJ
jeot lesson that ought to be examined by
all fishermen. II is the whole OF the
material used In the manufacture Of Mar
shall's twine-from start to finish. Go
there and examine the color right
through. You viii see then why Mar
shall's is called the best In the world.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
SEASIDE SAWNIhL.

complete stock OF lumber on hand
In the rough or dressed Flooring. rus.
tic, ceiling. and all kinds OF finish;
mouldlngs Dnd shingles; also bracket
work done TO order. Terms reasonable
and prices at bedrock All orders
promptly attended TO. once and yard
al mill. II. II. L. LOGAN, Prop'r.
Seaside oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

The barkcntlne Northwest arrived in
from California yesterday afternoon
In ballast II IL understood that she
WIN load lumber AZ the mouth OF the
C0wiitz river
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

The Star Of France. the fast British
ship. arrived In san Francisco the 9th
or day with a record Of ii3 days from
London, Her nrst voyage was made
TO san Francisco in 1855 In iio days.
and In 1895 she mode the passage In
lH days. Evidently she is keeping
up her record
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

The British ship sutherlandsbire ar
rived down from Portland yesterday
afternoon and docksd at the o. II.
and n. wharf, where she win load
salmon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
OUR CORNER.

A gsnusman's resort. at corner Bond
and 18th streets. The finest brands OF
liquors and cigars always on hand Call
and Try ua
ANDERSON 4 PErERaoN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

The Tam o'shanter, Captain Patier-
son. unexpectedly arrived In the har-
bor yesterday afternoon In the dense
haze outside she missed the tugboat
and came on into tho river. The tug
carried orders for her to proceed to
Gray's Harbor which she viii do this
mornInR
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

White stocks can be beautifully
washed and ironed. thus saving much
unnecessary expenditure.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

The steamer Mexico arrived from
San Francisco yesterday afternoon In
place OF the state. and left up for
Portland Ia the evening. She had 30
tons Of freight for Astoria and n fair
~ good passenger list.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

Use WebfOOt Corn Cure. No
cure no pay. For sale at Es-
tes-COnn Drug Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
MATTERS MARINE
Movements OF Vessels at Home
and Elsewhere.

The steamer Empire arrived down
from Portland yesterday morning.
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LADIES'
Cloaks and Suits made to order or
ready made at the
UNIQUE.
FASHIONABLE DRESSMAKING
c. A. LIE WE'RE & co.
Ladies' Tailors.
ASSIGNEE,S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that E. R.
Hawes has made general assignment
of all his property for the benefit Of
all his creditors; and that the under
signed, G. ]. Trenchard, has been ap-
pointed assignee of said estate; and all
creditors of said estate are hereby noti-
fed to present their claims against
said estate, under oath, to me. within
three months hereafter. at the store Of
said E. R. Halves, at No. sos Bond
street. of said city.
C. ]. TRENCHARD.
Assignee.
Astoria. June %. 1896.
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ROYAL BAKING Powder
Highest Of all In Ieavening
sfrength.-U. S. Government Report

Trimmed skirts are assuredly win
ming their way,
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THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
REPRESENT

A passenger train on the Chicago. Mn
waukee and st. Paul Railway. No. Its
tarins are vestibuled. heater by steam.
and lighted by electricity. Each sleep
car berth has an electric reading lamp
Its dining cars are the best In the world,
and its coaches are palaces on wheels.
This great railway. connecting as Il
does with all transcontinental lines at ST.
public the best service known. Tickets
via the Chicago. Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway are on sale at all railroad ticket
offices to any point In the United States
or Canada. For maps. folders and other
information. address.
c. ], EDDY, General Agent,
]. W. CASEY, Portland, Or.
Trav, Pass and Tlxt. Agent.
Portland, Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

Parties desiring the best Of Job printing
at the lowest prices should call at the
Astoria Job ONCE before going else
vhara
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

The schooner Pin0cer arrived down
yesterday, lumber laden for California,
aud put 10 sea at II o'clock,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

X @ = M% 81 ] s %y
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THEHSTORIH Swings BHNK

Acts as ASustee for corporations and In
dividuals.
Transact general banking business.
Interest paSS on time deposits.
c. II. PAGE. President
BENZ. YOUNG .vlce-President
FRANK PATT-N ...............Ca Cashier
DIRECTORS:
]. O. A. Bowlb. C. H. Page, Benz.
Young. A. S. Reed. D. p. Thompson, W.
E, Dement,. d. X. Warren.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25
STEAMERS
Bailey Gatzert a Ocean Wave
Cwhite Collar Line)
TIME CARD.
OCEAN WAVE.

OCEAN WAVE.
Leave Astoria Leave Portland
Tuesdays I p. m. Mondays p. m.
Thursdays p. m. Wednesdays p. m.
Sundays p. m. Fridays. p. m.
Connects at Astoria at a. m. Sum
days with steamer T. ]. Potter for Il
waco.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENr-Three or four rooms. with
board. at Mrs. Z, c. Holden's. corner
Duane and Ninth streets. Price reason
able.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-07-25

JAPANESE GOODS = Fireworks - Just
out--just received-just what you want,
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WANTED.

FOR SALE--A desirable cottage and
lot, Clatsop Grove, Seaside. Apply to
II. f. L, Logan, or Astorian Office.
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Roanoke College, Va.

Roanoke College continues to pros
per. Tho number of students IN
creased again last year. They came
from seventeen States and Territories
and several foreign countries In the
graduating class WAS Choctaw In
dian, and Korean is a member of the
next Junior class. The order during
the session was unusually good and
diligent work was done by the stu
dents. Roanoke offers many advan-
taces at moderate cost. The Roam
oke Valley is famous for its beautiful
scenery and healthful climate. The
moral, social, and religious advan-
tages of Salem are unsurpassed. The
Catalogue of 62 pages shows that
Roanoke is abreast of the times in its
facilities and methods of instruction.
A copy of the Catalogue, with the
June Collesian, may be had by ad-
dressing DR.. Julius D. Dreher, Presl-
dent, Salem, Virginia.
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Commissioners and Clerks Primary
Election, Sept. "a.

Knox Point-A. J. Moss, S. NJ.
Furniss, commissioners; I. D. Con-
nall, clerk.
Curtis-T. W. Holmes and L. NJ.
Pruitt, commissioners; j. NJ. Stacey,
clerk.
Benton-L. 3. Kelly and VIM.
Timberlake, commissioners; II. ID.
Watson, clerk.
Bossier City-NT. B. Mccormick
aud W. Boney, commissioners; j.. L.
Holmes, clerk.
Plain Dealing-W. J. Waggoner
and J. A. Mitchell, commissioners;
&. II. Keeth, clerk.
Alden-J. L. H. Grayham and S.
r. Stray commissioners; l. +.
Elder, clerk.
Bolinger-J. F. Jones, A. ?. Davis,
commissioners, NJ. S. Bosinger, clerk.
Carterville-J. 3. Johnston and
G. B. Garrett, commissioners; L. Ii.
Allen, clerk.
Mot. 3. Lynn, ". J. Johnston,
commissioners; Z. Il. Garrett, clerk.
Rocky Moant--T. ?. Larkin aud
G.. B. Wilson, commissioners; DR.. A.
B. Bugg, clerk.
Midway-Thomas Lyles, W. W.
Belcher, commissioners; ". E. Far
ley, clerk.
Ivan-J. L. Keith and J. b.
Wilmington, commissioners; G.. W.
Denig, clerk.
Bellevue-R. E. Wycbe, Samue!
Berry, commissioners; w. NJ. Nor
row, clerk.
Haughtou-H. Barnacastle, J. +.
Afford, commissioners; }. NJ. llol-
lingsworth, clerk.
Alleutown-W. G. Wadley, T. L.
Harris, commissioners; W. ID. Wad-
ley, clerk.
Laws Storc--I. p. Lay and VIC.
T. Furniss, commissioners; &. Is.
Hodges, clerk.
J. A. ". LOWRY.
Member Congressional Committee.
W. 3. DOGGS,
President Parish Executive Com.
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Shc3lT'S Sale.
Union M"rtgage. Banking and No J30J
Trust Co, Limited; la District

Union Mortgage. Banking and No. 5:}05.
Trust Co, Limited la District
VS.. Court. Caddo
II. Vinson. Parish, La.
DIV virtue or Il writ of seizure and sale issued
- in above named suit, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell. st public
auction, to the last and highest bidder ut the
front door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, within the legal hours Of sale, on
Saturday, October 81, 1896, the following de-
scribed property. tO-wit:
Fractional section thirty-two (}2) north of
Red River and east of Cooper's Bayou, and
the south half of southeast quarter of section
twenty Ell ght (2S), all in township eighteen C1S)
north, range thirteen ll;) west and containing
III acres, with buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in Bosser Parish, La.
Also, the following described property at
tached to said land by destination:
Sixty bushels corn. more or less; Is bales of
cotton, more or less, in field unpicked; head
of mules, old 2hOrse wagons, and farming
implements.
The above described property seized as the
property of defendant. K. T. Vinson.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the benefit of
appraisement, to pay and satisfy the sum of
$500 co. due March IL, 1896 with per cent
per annnm interest from March 1916, 1896
with ten per cent attorneys fees, and the
further sum OF $175 90 payable on December
!. 1894, with like interest from maturity and
like attorneys fees, and the further sum Of
$l75 90, payable December D., 1895, with like
interest from maturity and like attorneys
fees, and the further sum of $50 90. payable
March -, 1896, with like interest from maturi-
ty and like attorneys fees, and all costs OF
suit, and according to law.
A. K. THOMPSON, Sheriff.
Benton, La, Sept "A, 1896.
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c. A. Dutherage) In Justice r. c. Stinson $
vs.. fCourt. Second Ward, Bos-
F. L. Gray. sier Parish La
by virtue of Il writ of ticri facils and to me
ID directed by the Hon. X. c. Stinson, j. = ,
have seized and will proceed to sell to the last
and highest bidder, for cash in Benton. La,
on Saturday, the 3r.l day of October, 500, the
following described property, to-wit:
One Trunk aad contents
Said property seized in the above entitled
suit, and will be sold to pay and satisfy said
writ. together with interests and costs.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the benefit
OF apprasnmcnt.
VIM. TIMBERLAKE, Constable.
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Stray Sale.

I 'strayrd before NE, L. C. StinSon. Justice
IL of the Peace, Ward !. by 5. W. Vance. on
Sept q, 1895, and will be sold at Buck Hall
store. on Saturday, October 81, 1896, two
Mare poneTs. one d sorrell. with blaze i'll face
with letter branded on right jaw; no other
brand or mark, about Is hands HI Oh, and looks
to be about s years old Appraised at So
The otaer, u small Bay Mare, about IA hands
high, branded on left hip with cross mark. and
on left shoulder with heart looks to be about
orS years Old. Appraised at SIS.
The owner or owners are requested to come
same will be sold according to law
L. G. STINSON, j. p,
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Mr.. w. 4. Huey, of Magenta, this
parish, and Miss Mary Sue Jen-
nings, were married at the residence
of the brides parents, in Marshall,
Texas, on the 10th inst. Mr.. Huey
is a most estimable and popular
gentleman and prominent and sue
cessful merchant and planter of this
parish, and the fair bride is a charm
ing and accomplished lady. The
Banner extends it's best wishes and
congratulation to the happy couple.
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Dentistry Without Pain.

l have ct last solved the problem of
preparing teeth for filling with no
pain. This is done by the recently
discovered electric instrument which
IS simple, scientific and painless, and
IS applied to the tooth with no dis
comfort to patient, but allows me to
cut out the cavity, or remove the
nerve, without least pain. As you
know, l also extract teeth without
pain.
MY Bossier friends and patients
Will find me at the same stand.
DIR. CHAs. c.. MCCLOUD.
Shreveport, La.
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~ When you want to spend your
money, see me. I handle Corn,
Oats, Hay, Sugar, Coffee, Flour and
all kinds of Groceries; Dry Goods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Ready Made
Clothing, and the Celebrated Buck
Skin Brooches; Collins, Furniture,
Wagon and Plow Fixtures, Cows,
Mules, Livery Stables, Blacksmith
Shop, Saw Mill, Lumber, Shingles
and Town Lots. Titles perfect
Terms-Three- Thirds Cash, balance
when you get the goods.
Yours to command.
T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
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St1'Nu Sale.

+ Nstrayed before me. r. c. Stinson, J. P. I'd
IL ward, by Jim Edwards, on Sept. l6, 1896.
one Black Horse Mule, about y years old, a
little white about the mouth no brand or other
mark. Appraised at So. Will be sold at
Benton, La, on Saturday, October 81, 1896,
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property and pay charges, or the said
mule will he sold according to law.
r. C.. STINSON i p
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Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "THE STAR GAL
LERY,'has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind in Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully.
J. DAMBLY.
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c.. A. ASTON.
Cotton Factor and

WaYehOUSeman.

w
Office Corner Spring and Crockett Streets,
SHREVEPORT, LA.
T BEG to call vonr attention to the fact that
J. l am still in the Cotton Factorage and
Warehouse business. Having spent the last
thirty years of my life in this line | claim to
have thorough knowledge of the business in
all its branches Am located at the commodi-
Gus warehouse corner of Spring and Crockett
Streets, where will always be found selling,
CHASING and weighing my own cotton. BY
doing my own work l am enabled to handle
your cotton tor less money than anyone else.
haze no groceries, dry goods or anything
other than cotton to sell. Should any OF my
customers need such things l will atwavs take
pleasure in having their orders filled at lowest
prices, charging them no commission what
ever. All ask of them ls to ship me their
cotton which Ipropose to store and seu Tor
30 cents per bale less such charges as freight,
drayage and insurance. am member of the
Board of Trade, having at all times before me
the latest telegraph dispatches. keeping
thoroughly posted on prices. | always get
the top of the market and give my customers
the full benefit of it.
Thanking you for your past patronage and
soliciting continuance of same, l remain
Yours very truly,
c. A. ALSTON