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Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

Marcus 4. Smith, Frank Cox, Scott White, Allen B. English and NJ. J, Brown, came in this noon from Will COX, via. Berson and Fsisbank, and after getting dinner and an hours rest left Tor Pearce, where they will all have all opportunity to see the voters of shat precinct and tell them why they ought 10 be elected next week.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

|. will take Sl00.0O0 per month for the twelve months Of this year to pay this years taxes on the Santa Fe road proper. This amount has been set aside monthly on the estimate of the tax commissioner, his statement placing the years taxes at S1 ,2oO,OOO.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

Mir. s. A. KelI, of Pomona, Cal, had he bad luck 10 sprain her ankle. "l tried several liniments," she says, "bu' was not cured untl used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Thss remedy cured me and l take pleasure recommending 1t and testifying to is fficacy." This med icineis also of great value for rheumatism, lame back, pains, in the chest. pleurisy and all deep-seated and muscular pains. fie sale by Druggis
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

A. w. Howe Of the Bisbee Orb
 came over yesterday ou business and returnel today. It is reported that Mir. Howe has purchased the interest of his partner, G. Nj. Porter in the Orb and that after Nov. lst will be the editor and sole proprietor of that paper.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
 w transient nature of the many phys ,cal ills, which vanish before proper eff. forts-gentle cfforts-pleasant efforts rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forms of aickness are not due to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated condi- ton of the system, which the pleascnt family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt ly removes. That is why it IS the only remedy with millions of families, and is everywhere esteemed so highly by 2, who value good health. Its beneficial effects are due to the fact. that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without dcbilitating the ofYans on which it acts. It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene- dcial effects, to note when you pur- chase. that you have the genuine arti- e2e, which is manufactured by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by ell reputable druggists.
 If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or ether remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need 4 laxative, enc should have the best. and with the vsll-informed everywhere, Syrup of H0 stands highest and is most largely uss4 and gives most general sa. sSsfactioa.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

District court will convene in Tomb stone on the 10th Of November next. the grsad jury being summoned 10 appear on that date, and the trial jury is summoned to appear on ih. 18th.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

During the recent hail storms Tor the first time in the memory of the oldest inhabitants has there been snow seen on the peaks of the Chiricahuas this early in the season. However 1t did not last long being only igot f.n
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

NJ. D. Scribnsr went to Nogales on business this morning. but will be home in time for the speaking tomor- row evening.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

With the assistance of the latest machines a piece of leather can be transformed into . pair of boots in thirty-four minutes, in which time i, passes through the hands of sixty three persons aud through fifteen machines.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

No readers of two or three rival newspapers can be blind to the fact shat editors, like other men, are more apt 50 see things political as they want them to be, than as they actually are.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

The Democrats hold their meeting tonight at Pearce where the voters at the new camp will hear "Our Mark" Tomorrow the champion will be at his home and will be given 6 rousipg - sleonoa
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

The great register of Graham county this year will contain 1929 names, 6 gain of 305 since 1894. It is expected that 1900 will will be boiled in that county this year.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

No Bisbse mail was received sgain today. ct least no letter mail it is supposed the letter pouch was carried by Fairbspk to Benson and that 1t will come up tomorrow.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

A. Wentworth went ou. to Pearce yesterday to see the voters of that pre- cinct and returned today. rhes Lowry returned with him.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

A wrecking train went out last night to a point between Heaton and Mon- tezuma to repair break in the track and replace a freight car which had overturned. The accident occurred at the place of the last washout on the road.-Citizen
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

It is remarked by an exchange that the lady who gently tapped her hus- band on the shoulder with fan ct . social gathering the other night and said, "Love, it is growing late i; I think we had better 60 home" is the same, after getting home, shook the rolling pin under his nose and said: "You infamous old snsggls-tooth scoundTsl you, if you ever look ct that mean, hateful, calico-facsd, macksrsl-sysd. old thing your eyes were rivsssd on tonight, I'll burst your eososnus wide open for you."
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

MYs Mary Walker of Bisbee came over today and will spend few days with friends iL the county ceat.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

Fresh Fish is received every Thurs day at Noble's. fl.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

Sun Set, Limited, east bound, Mondays and rsasys s.ls, Benson' Sun Set, mite west bound, Wednescsys an sasnrdAys, Ao5 Benson'
  NEW MEXICO S ARIZONA
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
Tax Collectors Notice

Notice is hereby given that the duplicate assessnent roll si the County sf Cochise k now in my possession fer the collection ef taaes lev led fos the year lsoS in said county
 raxes win become delinquent on the 5d Monday in DeoemSer Iso<. and unless paid bsfsre that date penalty sf five per cent wi bs aAdsd thereto.
 Payment may be made at my ofie in th csupsy court house as Touhbs,sne, during oGbcc hours-e a - so Is - and T to Spm.
 JvvIcKERS. Treasurer and Ez-o6-ie Tax ce,icctos Cschsse eouny .-
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
Silver is quoted a. s4

Dr. GaG, Benson-Physicisn and surgeon. q
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

Daily except Sunday. Pacific time
 IT. FREY General Manager. A NAucIE. L. H. ALBRIGHT. Ass;ste General Msnayer. Train Master.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
LOCAL NOTES,

G. H. HoNsHELL, Gen. Supt.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
ROLL OF HONOR.
Names of Those Giving to Aid
 in the Cause of Silver.

The following is list of contribut- ing members of the Tombstone Bime- tallic League. The roll of honor will be published occasionally and addi- tional names added as fast as any
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
GUM MAxEY, Allen s, neaz sd. .told. custen House.) VEGETABLES. ts,r
 FRUITS, =,
 POTATOES,
 ONIONS, Efesh Califernia fruis received every day by ez7reo. Ereythins ssl1 as Iowest rsses. Geols ieIisered fYes ts aU ssSts sf sity. Fish Receipsd Every
 7zsssdss.
NOTICE.

Sealed p.eps:als VII oe reee.yed ey ;he esaId in of bganch jail af Bisbee according to the plans and specifications adopted by the board. bsdders caa obtain all the further necessary information as the o4, ,,e. sf the board of super vissrs aa Tombstsne. or froD $ Wiillam,. chairman of the board at Bisbee, All bids must be filed . Sith the clerk of the beard on CT before ? m November IseS
 The hoard reserve tbe right ts reject any CT
 A. WENTWORTH.
 Clerk.
 Deputy Clerk @
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Coffee Drunkenness.


There is an cutlery IN America and on
the European continent against coffee
drunkenness. which is said to be one of the
latest dangers 4 New York doctor who
has made a special study of the subject.
says his observation has shown beyond
question that chronic coffee poisoning is
much more common than is generally sup
posed. The symptoms are usually con-
founded with alcoholic disturbance, because
coffee dyspepsia bears astriking resemblance
to alcoholic dyspepsia. There is the same
disgust for food, morning expectoration of
mucus and marked anorexia. This disgust
for food increases in severe cases until the
PATIENT can onl y take coffee or bread soaked
in coffee Nausea follows and many of
the other ills that flesh is heir to. Con-
corning the same evil DIR. Mendel, of
Berlin, has published a clinical report,
which is the most thorough vel made. as
he had community of coffee drinkers I'M
der his constant observation. the working
women in and about Essen. He found
many of these women consumed over a
pound of coffee a week. The leading
symptoms of the ills that afflicted them
were profound depression of spirits and
frequent headaches, with insomnia. \
strong dose of coffee would relieve them fol
time; then the ailment would return.
The muscles became weak and trembling,
and the hands trembled when at rest.
The victims suffered so seriously they dared
not abandon the drinking of coffee for feai
of death.
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The sound of the last farewell had died
upon the morning air and little Harold's two
year-old voice was heard shouting, "Don' t
fordet' my high chair, mamma, and my
chif-- chimed in sweet eighteen Bess, when
the locomotive bell rang and away steamed
the great iron horse, with its precious load of
humanity, from the little town o. =
in Western Maryland, to Baltimore, its des-
tination. Mrs. Radmore, the mother of Har-
old and Bess, was seated alone, but at the
next station another lady got aboard and took
the seat beside her. Good morning, Mrs.
Radmore. Why, Mrs. Sinclair, good morn
ing. I'm so glad to see you. What brings
you out so early this morning? Oh, I'm
going to Baltimore to do some shopping;
And so am /. I've got to get couple of
those red lawn settees that fold up. They're
only SLIPS apiece, and so attractive. Well,
Mrs. Radmore, can't say that / fancy shop
ping so much in the household line, as | have
great deal of bother to get what l want.
Now the last furniture which got purchased
from Takeall & Co., and don't you know that
they charged me rs cents to take my goods
to the station. Indeed Why never heard
of such thing. Well, now, tell You what
you do-you come with me to where | deal
and I'll guarantee that you'll be treated right
in price and every other respect. Where's
W ny CO, Dub WANT Ctl pCto,
mattings and rugs. Well, they handle every
thing in that line. Let me see; | believe
have their card. Yes, here it is. See? 1t
reads-Carpets, Mattings, Rugs, &C., and
Furniture of all kinds for home, halls, hotels
and office. l never deal anywhere else; and
it's so handy. You see, get right off the
train and take the car which passes the station
and it puts m within one square of the stores;
or, if go in on the electric car it makes con-
nection with another that runs by the doors.
| received their spring announcement, which
states that they have an excellent stock to
show this season, among which are new and
pretty Baby Carriages, Refrigerators, Parlor,
Chamber and Diningroom Suits, &C., and
useful articles for presents, such as Chairs,
Rockers, Couches, Chiffoniers, Writing Desks,
Bookcases, Fancy Tables, China Cases, Pic
lures, Lamps, and I've forgotten what else.
Well, Mrs. Radmore, thank you very much.
That reminds me that l must get present
for George and Clara, as they're to be mar
ried next month, you know, and shall GER
tainly go with you. And they both went, and
made their homes happier by the visit.
n. BAH trains on the W. NJ. R. r. stop
at Baltimore, to allow passengers to visit
STRAUSS FURNITURE and CARPET
STORES, 10l, 1O3 and los N. Howard St.,
corner Fayette, Baltimore. apr Is
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Severe Storms.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. PA severe wind
storm visited the States Of Illinois, Mis-
souri,, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma
Territory last night Several lives were
lost and much property destroyed. Flee
trical discharges and heavy rain accom-
panied the storm OF wind. At Efingham,
ILL.,, the electric light plant, the Austin
Planning Mill, the Trade Palace and the
Austin College were unroofed. All wires
are down and the city is in darkness to-
night
At Mendoza, Ill.,. Pohl's Hotel and
several residences were unroofed. All the
grain fields about Madcoutah, ILL.,, were
destroyed. At West Plains, Mo-, the
storm was severe upon light structures.
The grand stand at the ball park, where !
game was in progress was blown down and
fifteen persons were injured
Near Browning Mo-, the farm house
of Thomas Gooch was blown down.
GOoch wife and infant son were killed
The public school building at James,
Mo-, was totally wrecked, and the Drum
mond Hotel unroofed,
At Edna Mo, Peter Lorey Il boy, wa
killed by a falling tree
At Fort Worth Texas, general rail-
fell for the first time in over three months
The downpour extended into the Pan
Handle country us far as Clarendon, ant
on the Texas and Pacific west to Midland
At Guthrie Oklahoma, the long dry spell
was broken by heavy rain. the tempera
ture dropping nearly 40 degrees in a few
hours
EFFINGHAM, ILL.,, Aug. 23.-The in
tense heat yesterday ended with IA tornado
at $50 o clock last evening. The storm
came up with unprecedented rapidity, a
) o clock there being no appearance of !
storm. The path Of the tornado was il
the south part of the city and was only !
few hundred feet in width, but where i
dipped down it scattered desolation anC
ruin.
The new Methodist Church, the power
house of the electric light plant, Austir
College. the furniture factory and the can
ming factory were in the way. The tower
of the church was demolished the damage
to the building being large The roof;
and tops of the buildings of the electric
light house, the college and the two fac
tories were carried away
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Remember That

Theory is not equal to corn as a hog
fattener.
The man with grievance is often a
grievance to his friends.
When the plowman counts the clouds
he neglects the corn.
1t is hard for some Church people to
learn that shouting and attendance will not
pay debts.
DOM scold the cook about the vietuals
for which you have thanked God.
1t is impossible to cultivate a good dis
position in horse by swearing at him.
The still-house worm destroys more corn
than all the cutworms put together.
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Blue Mountain Express.

Leave Hillen Station 8. % p M, Union S27, Penna
Ave. $50, Fulton 3Si, Walbrook 1856, Westminster
Az, New Windsor 40 Union Bridge Al Bruce.
Vile 4.53, Frederick 626 Thurmont 5i2, Blue Ridge
Summit $50, Buena Vista Spring 5.42 arrive Blue
Mountain 40. Going East-leaye Blue Mountain
1.i5 a. m, Buena Vista Spring 719 Blue Ridge sum
init 7.22, Thurmont 7.39 Emmittsburg no Rocky
Kidge I.i1, Brueeyile 7.57, Union Bridge s0i, New
Windsor Sll, Westminster Sl Glyndon S5s
Owings Mills 800, Sudbrook 91S Walbrook N
Fuiton 9.l9, Pehna Ave 81, Union 926 and Hillen
Pen Mar Express on Sunday will leave Eillsn
Station g. 10 a. M, Union go Penna. Ave. e23 Full
ton ~, Walbrook 9.29, Arlington 93j, SudbrooL
sciV. IyHuon IOOi, Westminster lO3l. New Windsor
i045 Union Bridge 1888. Thurmont II IS arrive Pen
Mar 1l5I@ Leave Pen Mar 800 p. M ThurmOnt
~, Union Bridge 6;53, New Windsor 702 Westmn-
ster 1l5 Glyndon 7.47, Sudbrook S07 Arlington sl2
Walbrook SIS Fulton $50 Penna ave sol Union
81 ana arrive at Hillen S32
Sunday Trains.
On Sunday trains will leave Hillen Station at Q 20
a. IN. and $50 p. m, Westminster II II H. IN. All D.
mr. arriving at Union Bridge at IL. As a. m and 40
p m Leave Bruceville 6..55 a. m and Union Bridge
at $40 a. m and 35s p. m, Westminster 7.22 a. m.
m and 6.1O D. M
Frederick Division Pennsylvania r. r. daily ex-
cept Sunday )-Tmins for Frederick leave Bruce
vile at $40 am. and $40 p. m. Trains for Taney-
town. Littlestown and York leave Bruceville 9.A
a. m. and S.45 p. m.
Through trains for Hanover and Gettysburg and
points on Baltimore and Harrisburg Division leave
Baltimore, daily, except Sunday al 722 a. m. and
332 ?. m. Through cars for Gettysburg and inter
pulllts leave also daily, except
Sunday, at 10.17 a. M
Passengers for and from Cherry Run, Williams
port, p. V. and intermediate points, from and for
stations east of Hagerstown, change at HagerstOwn.
Emmitsburg R. r. Trains East will leave En-
mitsburg daily except Sundays at 40 and 1000 a.
m and ESQ and $50 p m arriving at Rocky Ridge
at 1.4O and 1880 a.. IN. and $40 and 60 p. m.
Trains west will leave Rocky Ridge daily, except
Sundays at S.26 and 1910 a. and 33l and Csc ?.
400 and 7.06 D. M
Orders for baggage calls can be LEFT at Ticket
Office, No. 205 East Baltimore street, Baltimore.
J. NJ. HOOD, General Manager.
JULY b. II. GRIswoLD. CENT. PASSENGER Agent.
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Farewell to freckles on faces, arms and
legs if the experiences of South Ameri-
can lady is verified. She says that some
time ago, in the absence of water, of which
there was great dearth at the time, she
washed her face with some of the juice of
watermelon The result was so soothing
that she repeatedly washed her face in this
manner, and her astonisnment was great
a few days later, on seeing that there was
not freckle left on her previously be-
freckled face.
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Family ofTwo Giants and a skeleton


BUENA VISTA, O., August PA
family of freaks Of the name of Davis, from
Wayne county, W. Va, stopped over here
on their way to Cincinnati, and while
journeying through by land in an old COW
cred wagon, give little exhibitions in an
ED tent each evening. Three of Mr. Da-
Wis children are indeed freaks. Nancy
is not quite 16, aud yet she tips the scales
at 537 pounds, and is still gaining one
pound per week. Her belt, which would
hardly buckle around her, easily encircled
three men standing together. She is good
looking, and can sing Gertrude, her
young sister, is 8 years old, and weighs
22l POUNDS, and gains pound per week.
The youngest child, boy 4 years old,
only weighs IA pounds The parents are
of medium size. The family have resided
on farm
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ICE CREAM AND ICEs.

ICE CREAM AND ICES.
Having large supply of Ice and all of the
latest Improved Machinery for Manufacturing
Ices and Ice Cream, and located away from
Rail Road where good cream can be gathered,
we are prepared to furnish Pic Mics, Cele-
brations and private families with fine quality
of Ices and Ice Cream and at prices to suit, at
very short notice. Special attention to
weddings, for Fruits and individuals and Fancy
Ices of all kinds. Cream of a single favor
to families $1.O0 per gallon. Fancy, 81. 10 to
800 per gallon. Special low prices in large
quantities. We manufacture our Ice Cream
with Pond Ice, but will again pack in Manu-
featured Ice, which preserves much better and
longer. To assure fine quality Of cream we
use separated cream.
We return our sincere thanks for past favors
and kindly invite our patrons to call and see
our Factory and Method, at Pleasant Valley.
Our cream can be had by the plate at all times
and any quantity or any order can be given
to E. d. Grimes, No. Main street, West
minister, and also for fine Creamery butter
made from separated cream. Telephone to
E. D. Grimes or to Creamery, at Pleasant
Valley. Address all orders by mail to Pleas
Valley Creamery Co., Pleasant Valley, Md.
may23 Sm
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dor THE SUMMER OF 1895.

LOh The SOMMGfk Or 1850.
Will say, without fear of contradiction,
that our line of
PANTALOoNS AND SUITING
far excel any line of goods ever offered in
this city Over 100 different styles of Panta-
looms to show and select from. As many
different kinds of Suitings. These goods
must be sold, and all we ask is that You call
and examine our stock. II cost nothing to
look. viii take pleasure in showing our
stock, and if you do not want to buy after
looking through our line all right. Our prices
will be the lowest. Recollect we guarantee
fit or no sale. A complete line of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS
always on hand The celebrated Warwick
Hat takes the lead. Look at our Pantaloon' s
Show. 1t takes the lead.
PRICES WAY DOWN.
Call and see us. respectfully,
JOHN T. ANDERS,
mar % W. Main ST., Westminster, Md.
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It takes only FIVE minutes to change
wet boots and stockings, but it may take
ten mouths to get over cold caught by
not changing them.
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ROetrp.
DON'T LET THE WORLD KNOW
YOU'RE DOWN.

From the Detroit FL Pres.
The world is wide-remember this
Nor shrink from fite's deep furrowed frown
Woo fortune with your brightest smiles:
Don't let the world know when you're down.
II spells your chance for future deeds
To frame your face with dull cares crown.
Brace up and higher hold your head;
Don't let the world know when you're down.
The world will bow in seryile Zest
To one who sways it with a irown,
Toss up your head and fash your eye
Don't let the world know whea you're down.
II scandals lip would seek to stain
The name you hold as honor's crown,
BY your own life refute the lie;
Don't let the world know when you're down.
If bare your purse, your heart most sad.
Your life near crushed by sorrows crown,
Then mask them well with jest aud song;
Don't let the world know when you're down.
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Never quarrel with friend unless there
is 50 much cause that you can never make
it up.
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u o. GRIMES,
LIE Successor to
Z. o. GRIMES 4 CO.,
THE PRINCIPAL DEPOT,
WESTMINSTER, MD.
Having succeeded to the business of the
late firm of Z. o. Grimes & Co., the under
signed solicits the patronage of the firm
former customers and the public generally.
has as complete a stock of
HOICE GR0C RES
as can be found in our city.
CHOICE TEAS, COFFEES, SYRUPS,
NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, CANNED
GOODS OF ALL KINDS, CIGARS, TO
BACCO, &C.
The best grades of
PATENT PROCESS 4 FAMILY FLOUR
constantly on hand at bottom figures.
viii pay the Highest Prices for.
WHEAT, CORN. RYE, OATS.
and all kinds of Country Produce.
Agent for Latin Il Rand's Blasting Pow
der, and Judson's Dynamite for stump blast
ing, &c. Farmers can be supplied with the
best quality of COTTON and FLAXSEED
MEAL, HEAVY MIDDLINGS, BRAN, &c.
at lowest prices.
mar 20 E. 0. GRIMES.
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ESTABLISHED 1914.

FRANK C. BOLTON. LEE B. BOLTON.
BOLTON BROS
PAINTS, OILS, GLASS,
PRIZE MEDAL
READY-MIxED PAINTS,
ELAINE, the Family Safeguard Oil,
MACHINERY OILS, TAR,
OAKUM and PITCH,
Engineers, Machinists', Steamship and Rail-
way Supplies.
41e, 40, 422, 424 E. Pratt St,
BALTIMORE, MD.
febs ly
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THE LARGEST VARIETY
l. AND FINEST LIQUORS
IN CARROLL COUNTY,
is AT
A. G. STRASBURGER'S,
Next door to Derr's Store.
WESTMINSTER, Mn.

name in part-l2 grades of Whiskies.
including the well-known
WELTY WHISKY,
10 grades of Brandies-Apple, Peach, Ginger
and Blackberry Brandy; Holland and Domes-
tic Gins, White and Red N. E. Rum, Kimmel,
Port, Sherry, Catawba, Claret and Rhein
Wines; Imported and Domestic
CHAMPAGNE, BASS ALE
and Bibbert's Brown Stout; Raspberry. Gin
ger and Lemon Syrup.
l GUARANTEE THE PURITY OF OUR
LIQUORS
and the quality of our goods, and will use
every endeavor to give entire satisfaction in
regard to prce. | also have large stock of
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
All ask-examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. may If