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The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
OUR ALMANACS.
The Tables in Them Are Made by Blind
Man.

Man.
II had rather a novel experience last
year in the matter Of gathering tables
showing the rise and setting of the sun,
the changes Of the moon, high and low.
tides, etc. said a publisher to a Wash
ington Star man. But I am fixed for
this year. In my experience as pub
Usher I had printed about every thing
that [ thought could be printed. Final
ly, an advertising concern wanted me
to get out an almanac for them. They
furnished all the copy for the almanac
except the almanac itself-that is, the
tables. l supposed I would have no DIFF
ficulty in getting them, but / soon
found out that I was mistaken. Ny de-
sire was to get the tables correct, and
to have them prepared in an authorit;l-
tive way. After interviewing some Of
the experts in Washim gton found that
they we're all disinclined to take any
outside work. Finally one of them con
sented to do it, and he did it, chaTg-
ing me 5000 for the calculations -:$22j
for each month";. I am about having a
similar work done this year, and came
here for that purpose, but learned that
all the calculations for the various
patent medicine and many other al
MANAGES are made by IL blind man il
Pittsburgh, Pa, an amateur lnathema-
tician and astronomer of considerable
local reputation. [ sent for the tables
and have received them. He charged
me exactly six dollars, Or so cents fer
each month. I understand that the
actual work is done by his children
who write from his dictnticn He tells
me that he has supplied the same tables
for about 100 different almanacs for
1897"
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
W AN 4 lJ'I'IIsD.

Il MAN: t. sell Canada grown Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs. Roses, Bulbs and
Bulboos Plants, Grape Vines Small Fruits: Seed
Potatoes, etc. Ne catalogue only the hardest
and most popular varieties that succeed in the
coolest climates. New season now commencing;
complete outfit free, salary and expenses paid
from start for full time. or liberal commission
for part time. ~
Apply now, addressing nearest Office. and get
choice Of Territory. ill., -s.- . :...zs...5 =. {
LUKE BROTHERS COMPANY,
international Nurseries,
GH5oAGo, H., or MONTREAL, Que.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
NOTICE..

U. s. Land Office. Duluth Mimi. october, Goth,
1896.
Complaint having been entered at this otice
by George F. Nolan against Charts +. Wood for
abandoning his homes ead entry No. 5li4, daled
January jTd. 1871. upon the lot 3 and swla of
nwlA Ms of nWll section 20. township e. north
range 2 west lth 2. NJ. in COX county, MINI.
wit view to the cancellation OF said entry,
the said parties are hereby sOmmonded toappear
at this Office the 10th day Of December 1896,
at 10 O'Clock A. n. to respond and furnish testi-
money concerning said alleged abandonment.
1881 4. j. Iayler Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
AS Usual.

"What became of your w oman's de-
batting club?''
eve had to disband. We couldn'tfn
a girl who would act, as chairman and
keep still while the rest of US talked. q
North American.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
NIIIilDIC E.

U. S. Land Office Duluth Mimi. Sept. "a, 1896:
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Carl \. Lofqui agains: Joseph I}usslere for
abandoning his homestead entry No. eros, dated
May "a, 1882. upon the sel OF ne1l and nel4 of
sell section p end swl of nw'l and nW14 of swla
ettion %, township 63 north range / west. in
Cook county Minnesota with & view to the can
collation. Of said entry, the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the
22nd day of December, 1895 at t. o'clock A. NJ
to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment
A. J. Taylor. Register
Skuse & Nichols Atty. 1881
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
EverYbodE Saws So.

Cascarets Candy Cati,artic, the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas.
ant and refreshing. to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels.
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds:
cure headache, fever, habitl,al constipation
and biliousness. Please bny and try boz
of g. G. G. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold ano
guaranteed to cure by all druggists. *T<
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27

Timber Land. Act Junc3. 1S1s,-Notice For Pub
icati"n.-U.. S. Land Office. Duluth MINI.
October FL 1886.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the PROVISIONS OF the act of Congress- Of June 3,
1878. entitled IAN act for the sale of timber lands
in the statesof California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended to all the
public land states BY act Of August T. 1892, Jas.
Zee. Of Duluth. county of St. Louis state of
Minnesota, has his day filed IN this office his
sworn statment No. tor the purchase of the
lot l n'a Of nell. sw11of ne14 OF section II
in township 81 north, range : west 4th 2. NJ ,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its Der stone
han for agricultural purposes and to establish
his claim to said land before the register and
receiver of this office at Duluth Mimi. on
Friday. the 18th day of January, 1897
He names as Witnesses:
Joseph Couture. Swan Norquist John Fag-
uett and Ole Wcstling all Of Duluth MINI
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office Oh or before said 18th day Of
January, 1897.
1851 A. J. Taylor Register.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27

WANTED-sEvERAL FAITHFUL MEN Or
women to travel for responsible established
house in Minnesota Salary $3.50, payable SIS
weekly and expenses Position permanent
7elope. The National, Star Building, Chicago.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
a Blind Mayor

The Aberavon (England) town coun-
ell lately unanimously elected as mayor
Mr.. Henry Richards, who is totally
blind.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-02-27
Wanted Idea IT. $es s. . ss!as

Protect your Ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN G. CO., Patent Attor-
neys, Washington D. G.. for their 81 800 prize Offer
and LIST OF two hundred inventions wanted.
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Women Need Not be Discouragpd

The nervous tension under which most of our women constantly live af- fleets the female organism seriously Heavy household burdens, social gave ties, work in some commercial estab- lishment-any of these duties seem im- possible to women who are ill and yet they keep up for time under pressure of the demands upon them When they do break down, the advice and treat ment they receive from their family physician don't go to the root of the trouble and they get no better They are discouraged, worn out, tired of life The great specialist in women's dis eases, Dr. Greene, of Nervura fame, 35 West Fourteenth street New York city, has shown thousands of women who thought themselves hopeless invalids the way to health. His office is open to all women for free consultation and advice or if you will write him about your case he will advise you by mail absolutely free of all cost and confden- tially. The glorious remedies discover ed by this profound physician are an invaluable boon to women. It costs nothing to be put on the road to health, and all ailing women should write Dr. Greene at once.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
W.iLLINGF FORD NE WS'

Yesterday afternoon a telegram was received here by Mrs. Charles G.. Phelps from her husband, Senator O.. H. Platt's secretary, from Charlotte vile, Va, stating that there had been a serious railroad wreck, but none of the party was injured MT. Phelps has been with the senate and house com mittee to Chicago, St. Louis and other points in the west and was en route for Washington when the accident oc- cured. The report will be found else where.
 Rev. F. G. Richardson seems to have filled the vacancy caused by the de- parture of Rev F. E. Marble for Europe, and is making war upon the saloonkeepers.
 Three thousand lake trout are to be placed in Paugh pond.
 Charles R. Fuller of Hartford will in- spect A. H. Dutton post, G. A. R., this evening.
 The New Haven polo team will play the Wallingfords in the rink, Monday evening, November E.
 Morton Judd, father of H. L., F. M. and A. D. Judd, is now the oldest man in town, being eighty-nine years old to-day.
 Mrs. J. ". Torreno is in Bangor Me, attending her mother, who is quite ill
 Frank Morris, c. w. Leavenworth, c. J. Bampton, M. J. Redmond and D. L. Barber will go to Stony Creek to-day for a days duck shooting
 William Myers is home on a short visit from the Soldiers home at Moro ton
 MT. Beane from Boston, will be the principal feature at "The Germans" on Monday evening at the opera house.
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OF LOCAL INTEREST,

Mrs. c. E. Cole of New Haven lost a valuable diamond pin while attending the Y. P. S. c. E. state convention in South Norwalk Wednesday.
 Two hundred visiting delegates at the ". P. s. c. E. convention in South Nor walk went on the free excursion over the line of the Norwalk Street railway "Wednesday noon. One thousand people were carried from the armory to Nor walk or South Norwalk at the close of the convention.
 The November issue of Peterson's Magazine contains an interesting ar ficle entitled ''Eli Whitney and the Cot ton Gin" It is for sale at Pease's, 102 Ehurch street.
 The Y. P. $. c. E. of Monroe, White Hills, Trumbull, Stepney and Hunting ton Center are to hold fellowship meeting in the Congregational church at the Center on Wednesday evening of next week. A choice programme is be- dng arranged.
 George A. Woodruff of Orange has exchanged his farm in that place with a Mr. Mccormack of Bayonne, N. J. The latter will move his family to Or hnge, but will retain his position with the Singer Manufacturing company, in whose factory he is one of the leading Superintendents. He is not unknown in Derby, as fifteen years ago he was connected with the Wilcox & Howe Co.'S works in Shelton.
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BADLY WOUNDED.

Serious Accident to New Haven Man
 in Bridgeport.
 Bridgeport, Nov. 4.-Marcus O. Rob- bins, who boards at 33 Chestnut street, New Haven, captain of the steam light CT American Eagle, lying near the ele- vator with a cargo of gas pipe, was &C., cidentally shot this afternoon, and has a bullet in the lower part of the abdo- men which the surgeons at the Elmer gency hospital have failed to locate. Robbins refused to submit to an opera ton, preferring to go to the Marine hos pital at New York, where he once was under treatment.
 Robbins was attempting to get a bullet out of the barrel of a 22 rife which was owned by some boys play ing about the wharf After Robbins had tried unsuccessfully to get out the bullets he showed the barrel of the rifle into the fire in the galley stove, intend- ing to melt the bullets. A few minutes later he walked by the stove, and as he was just opposite it the powder explod- ed and blew through the breech one of the bullets. It struck him on the abdo- men, causing a slight wound.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
MASQUERADE DANCE.

Given by Martha Washington Temple,
 No. 2, L. G. E., Last Night.
 Very we'll attended and exceedingly enjoyable was the masquerade dance given by Martha Washington temple, No. ?, Ladies of the Golden Eagle, last nigth, in the assembly room of the Young Mems Republican club.
 Some very clever costumes were worn by the guests. Schtmer's orchestra furnished music. The committees in charge were: Floor committee, Mrs. Nellie N. Tyler, chairman; Mrs. Hattie Williams, Miss Julia Coleman, Miss Hattie Butler, Miss Julia Hull; general committee, Mrs. Eliza Gilbert, Mrs. Nellie N. Tyler, Mrs. Hattie Williams, Miss Grace Hollister, Miss Hattie But Ter, Miss Florence Butler, Miss Julia Hull, Miss Julia Coleman, Miss May Kenney, Mr. Wells H. Thompson.
 The temple will give a calico social sometime in January.
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Brief Mention.

High water to-day, S:39 p. m. Insurance & Loans. Chas. Wilson & Co. 200 acre farm-$3, 900. R. F. Baldwin.
 Building lots, best locations buy now; build in spring. E. M. Clark, AZ Church. Mrs. Theodore Barbier of Southing- ton, who was stricken with apoplexy two days ago, lies in a. critical condi- tion, and her recovery is a question of serious doubt.
 Edward Graham of Ansonia, who was burned in the Farrel foundry accident several weeks ago, and who was brought to the hospital in this city for treatment, has returned home, his burns being nearly healed.
 Yesterdays Meriden Journal says: sIf hard work will get the Meriden H. s. football team in trim Eor Satur- days game at New Haven with Hill house, Coach Ransom will have them iu bang-up shape, for he and Spreyer are doing all that is possible with the anen.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
MIDDLETOWN.

Fire in Bishop Williams" Residence.
 Middletown, Nov. 4.-Some excite ment occurred Wednesday when fire broke out in an adjunct to Bishop Will Hams residence, corner of Main and Washington streets. The alarm was sounded from box IS, and Douglass Hose company was quickly on the scene. There was no hose laid as the fire was extinguished by divinity stu dents before any serious damage was done. The blaze was caused by the ex- plosion of lamp, and the damage will not exceed s2O. Bishop Williams, who has been indisposed for some time, was not told of the fire until the excite ment was over. The firemen have not been called out for regular duty before since Thursday. July 8.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
AN ACCIDENT,

One of the rear wheels of a two seat ed surrey belonging to N. w. Kendall, of the Quinnipiac Brewing company, was badly damaged yesterday morning as the result of colliding with a DiXwell avenue electric car. The occupants, Mrs. Kendall and mother-in-law, were badly shaken up but not seriously in jured.
 The ladies had been shopping in Chapel street, and as the coachman was turning the carriage around the car struck it. One car had passed when another came up complicating matters. The ladies were taken home in another carriage.
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WEDDING LAST EVENING.
At the Howard Avenue Methodist
 Church.

At the Howard Avenue Methodist
 Church,
 At the Howard avenue Methodist church on Howard avenue, corner Of Fourth street, at 7:3O o'clock last even- ing occurred the marriage of Miss Win fired May Orr, daughter of Sergeant and Mrs, Jonathan II. Orr, and MT. Frederick 1T. Newman. The church was well filled with intimate friends and relatives of the high contracting parties. Rev. MT. H. F. Kastendeick, the pastor, performed the ceremony. The attendants were Miss Mable Lane and MT. Ulrich Eberhart.
 MT. Harry Eberhardt and Miss Henry Reusch of Newark, N. J., and MT. Vic- tor Kowalewski, Yale '99, and MT FL mer Parmelee were the ushers. The church was beautifully and profusely decorated with palms and cut flowers.
 Immediately after the happy couple were made man and wife they were driven to the residence of the brides parents, 194 Lamberton street, where a reception was held in their honor
 Beside this there was observed the thirty seventh wedding anniversary of Sergeant and Mrs. Orr; also the twelfth anniversary of the wedding of MT. and Mrs, Fred H. Shepherd, the latter be- ing the eldest daughter of Sergeant Orr. This date, November 4, has been very prominent one in the Orr family, there having been three weddings on it in the past thirty-seven years.
 After g. wedding tour MT. and Mrs. Newman will reside at 154 Howard ave nue. The groom has been in the em- ploy of E. M. Munger, the Orange street jeweler, for several years.
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NEW ADVEkTIsEMENYS TO-DAY.

IA Great Time-Malley, Nicely X Co. Country Chickens-D. NJ Welch & Son. Dressy Shoes-Surety Shoe Store. Estate Marietta Bailey-Probate Notice. Fine Cider-T., Courier Office. Footwear Exhibltion-N. H. Shoe Go. In Market-A. Foote x Go.
 Lost-Diamond Ring-New Haven House. Milk and Cream-E. H. Clark. No Two Alike-F. M. Brown & Co. Nut Pix and CraX-J. E. Bassett x Go. Postum--At Grocers'.
 To -Room-Batchelor, This Office, Waite Comedy Co.-Grand Opera House Women's Petticoats-Chas. Monson Co. Wheatine--S. H. Street x Go. Wanted -S500-Bona Eide, This Office. Wanted-Situation-2 Davenport Avenue. Wanted -Situation-2S4 James Street. Wanted-Situatlon- Grand Avenue. Wanted-Situations- Walnut Street. Wanted-Girl-364 Whalley Avenue. Wanted-Situation-14 Grand Avenue. Wanted-Situation-2 James Street. Wanted--Girl-5S4 George Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
EUREKAS WIN TWO.

The Eurekas held to their reputation by winning two out of three in last evenings bowling contest against the Mercantiles. The first game was won by 55 pins, the second lost by the close margin of 2 pins and the third won by 8 pins, Gardner's double in the tenth being a strong factor in the victory.
 Both teams suffered badly from breaks, the Eurekas getting 32 and the Mercantiles 27.
 For fancy spares, F. White got 2-7 Gardner and Osborn 4-5-7 each, and Smith 5-6-10. The score:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
FIRE IN WATERTOWN

watertown, Nov. 4.-The livery sta ble of Andrew M. Hart was totally de- stroyed by fire tonight, causing loss of S2,OO0; insurance $1,00O. The stable adjoined the barns of the old Warren house, which is now the Taft school and it required all the efforts of the fire department to keep the flames from Spreading
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
LOST S. 1000, 900 IN TEN YEARS.

Silver City, N. M, Nov AM. W. Bremen of Globme, Ariz., a well known man. committed suicide yesterday in hospital in this city. About ten years ago he took $30OO,O00 from his silver mines at this place. Recent business reverses were the cause of the suicide. MT. Bremen had been drinking heavily lately
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
FATHER LEO's FUNERAL,

Winsted, Nov. flowing to the ina bility of Bishop Tierney and Rev. Jo- seph Butler, provincial of St. Bonaven- ture college, to arrive here to-day, the arrangements for the funeral of Rev. Father Leo have not been completed The services will however, be held Sat urday, with Bishop Tierney officiating, and the interment will be in the grounds Of St, Margaret's convent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
1.-the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and well tried rem edy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain. cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diar. rhoea. Twenty five cents bottle.
 all MWF&w 1y
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DEAD IN THE KLONDIKE.

Rumor Afloat That Herbert Stevens of
 This City Had Succumbed There.
 There was 8 rumor afloat last night, which came from New York, to the ef- feet that Herbert Stevens of this city had died, October 12, while hunting for gold in the Klondike. He was said to be prominent Mason and resident of this city.
 The only person by that name in this city lives on Whalley avenue, and is foreman of the Hoggson & Pettis Man ufacturing company. He is in the city now, and never had any thought of go- ing to the gold fields
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
DECLINES THE CALL

Newtown, Nov 4.-The Rev. George D. Linsley, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, has declined the call to St. Lukes Memorial church, Utica, N. r., Yhich4he received aashort time ago..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
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EXCITING CONTEST TONIGHT.

' EAClIINT NO4N Elo IO--NIItl J.
 Tonight the Semaphores and Pick wicks meet for the first time in the City Bowling league, and a hot time Is promised. Both teams have won six games and lost none, and the team winning two out of three or three straight will lead at the end of this week. Both teams will have plenty of footers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-11-05
NEW HAVEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

IN FEW HA FIN FULF IOU INN NANI LIN T The first match of the finals in the New Haven golf tournament was play ed yesterday by John Reed and W. D.. Kountze. The rest of the matches will be played to-day and tomorrow. The matches to be played off are:
 Theodore s. Woolsey plays Dr. Rod erick Terry.
 G. l.. Tiffany plays E. Henckle.
 F. L. Cheney plays Thomas Hooker.
 R.V. Beach plays R. Crowell.
 F. N. Robertson plays James W. Bar ney.
 F. G. Beach plays Solomon A. Smith. w. B. Smith plays F. Q. Trowbridge
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H FAITH EE RECORD.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THU CHIEF
 OF THH WEATHER BJREAN-

OFFICE OF THU CHIEF {, OF THE WEATHER BuREAU. WASHINGTON. D. O.. Nov. 1, 1897, p. m. Forecast for Friday For Connecticut: Fair in the morning, in- creasing cloudiness in afternoon; warmer Eouthwesterly winds. For Eastern New York: Increasing cloudi- ness, possibly showers in northern portions; warmer southwesterly winds.
 Local Weather Report.
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Local Weather Report. FOR NOVEMBER {, 1897.
Mean temperature. 53. Max. temperature. GA, Min. temperature. 42. Precipitation. 0 inches.

Max. Velocity of wind, 13-NW. Accumulated excess of daily mean tenn perature since January |. 2ll degrees; or an average daily excess of 6 degrees. Total excess in precipitation since Jauu- ary 1, 8.49 inches.
 II. G. MYERS. Observer.
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Have It Sent to You.

The Journal and Courier will be sent Ho any address by mail at the same terms as it is delivered in the city. 15 cents a week; 50 cents @ month.
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Ne7O ClotA Ca9es, S6.9S.
 Of Black Bouele. trim med with real Thibet Fur, double plaitcd back, silk lined. At S6.9s and $S.eS each.
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HOWE & STETSON'S.

HOWE & STETSON'S. ------------------------' Such a
 Corset Sale
 was never
 @ before
 NY known
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 ffSS& here.
 ( WSsMN Such an N7SSANNAR offering / NASMNRg) of we'll
 ATA known N 1 l@\~I Corsets M N NN never N W@ before
 W/ occurred in
 New
 Haven. Here are the Specials:
 Thompson's Glove Fitting, in neat dresden style, regularly 100, soc. C. B. la Spirite, seconds, regu- larly $1.oo, soc. Loomer's Steam Moulded Cut away Corsets, with elastic gore on hips, in cream only the usual $1.oo goods, 75c. C. B. a la spirite, seconds, usual S1.25 to $a.oo, soc. And large and very complete stock of all our usual good Corsets.
 THE CLOAK just now is of SERVICE unusual excel lence. Several large makers have been supplying us with rough cloth Coats at prices enabling us to sell remarkably good garments at
 $500 to $l5.00. THE DRESS GOODS is but a 1 SELLING tribute to one of the incest stocks ever seen here. We'ye mot over- loadSA, by any means. While we have a large stock, would be glad to double the quantity on fully one-half of it. The larger our stock, the further away are new tariff prices for you.
 Therefore we invite you to an inspection of a thoroughly up-to-date stock of dress goods at old tariff prices. OUR DRESS MAKING can pro- DEPARTMENT duce as nice a skirt or dress as you may wish at cost surprisingly small. If you haven't tried this department, do so now.
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Those English Walking Coats, $II.25

So lady-ike1 Such real style! Such convenient length! So close and snug They in the new shaaes of "Russan Green and Seal Brown. Made of fine Kersey correctly strapped seams storm collar and hand Glace Tafeta, silk Things.
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