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in abiect poverty. When the old man
died few days ago it was claimed he
had starved to death.
After the father was dead the sons
refused to pay the expenses OF his bur-
ia, OF even to see the body. This so
enraged the neighboring farmers that
last night mob of thirty citizens
marched to the home Of the Balm
brothers, and called for Abe, the old
est. Abe stepped to the door, and, see
ing the crowd outside, retreated into
the house before the mob could lay
hands on him He called to his broth
ers, and all three opened fire on the
visitors from the door of the house.
inside of which were Abe's wife and
children. The mob returned the fire,
and after the smoke had cleared away
it was found that Abe had been NOR
tally wounded. He died in short
time.
The brothers have sworn out war
rants against seven neighbors. charg-
ing them with murder. Many of the
farmers say they will not countenance
the arrest of their neighbors.
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GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
Material Increase in Receipts From
Customs and Internal Revenue.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The forth
coming monthly statement of the Gov
ernment receipts and expenditures will
show a material increase in the re-
ceipts from both customs and Internal
revenue.
To-day's income from customs alone
was S735, ,561, the highest figure reach
ed since the new tariff law went INTO
effect. Several times during the last
weeks the customs revenues have eX-
ceded 100000, and according to the
expectations of the treasury officials
these figures will be fully maintained
for an indefinite period.
The increase from customs this month
Will probably exceed November by 81
100000 or S3,000000. which will leave
a surplus for the month.
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HORRIBLE MURDER.
A Young Negress Chopped to Death
by Her Husband.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. %. - Nellie
Johnson, a young negress, was chop
ped to death with a hatchet tonight
in an alley near Tent and Wyandotte
streets, in the business district of the
city. Her husband was the murderer.
He called her from their house into
the alley and attacked her with the
hatchet. The woman threw up her
hands to protect her head. When men
who heard her cries ran to the scene
they found her dying. Each of eight
blows upon her head had split the
skull, and her hands had been liter
ally chopped to pieces. Near by stood
a horse and express wagon, in which
there We're ropes tied to a. heavy stone.
1t had evidently been the intention of
the murderer to throw his victim into
the river, but the Woman'S outcry had
prevented this being done. Johnson
is still at large.
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PARTY DIFFERENCES.
Silver Republicans Fear Mckinley
Has Forsaken Them.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The indi-
cations are to-day stronger than they
nave been at any previous time of
trouble between the Administration and
the silver advocates in the Republican
party.
The reason for this change is found
in the declaration made by Senator
Fairbanks at Indianapolis yesterday
that the President has issued his de-
termination TO stand by the gold
standard.
Fairbanks is very near to the Presi-
dent and the Republican bimetallists no
longer make any secret of their strong
fear that Mckinley has forsaken them.
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RIPON TRAIN ROBBERS.
The Third Man Implicated Arrest
ed at Napa.

STOCKTON, Dec. 29.-The third man
implicated in the attempted train
wrecl1ing and robbery on the Southern
Pacific track near Ripon in this coun-
ty, several months ago, has been caught
at Napa, and Sheriff Cunningham will
go after him tomorrow. The fellows
name is said to be Loupe.
The other two train wreckers. George
Williams and George Schlagel, were
sentenced to life Imprisonment and are
now in the penitentiary. Williams was
convicted here, and Schlagel pleaded
guilty in the hope of being pardoned
in a few years, as he was a tool in the
hands Of Williams
The train wreckers hoped to rob the
train, but officers were on it. and in the
shooting that followed a tramp riding
on top of a car was shot in the leg,
but not seriously hurt.
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COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
Annual Meeting Of the Pacific
Coast Association.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 29-The an
nual meeting Of the Pacific Coast Com
mercial Travellers Association was held
this afternoon in Native Sons Hall.
President ]. c. Eubanks occupied the
chair. He was assisted by Vice-Pres-
ident W. +. Peterson and Secretary A.
q. Bolderman.
In order TO increase the membership,
an amendment to the bylaws abolish
ing the initiation fee was adopted.
The following officers We're elected:
President, w. F. Peterson; Pres
ident, Thomas Dunn; Secretary. A. G.
Bolderman Treasurer b. 3. Galland:
Directors-J. II. Frost, j. G. Eubanks,
II. Morgenthau G. 3. Tomson, A Ham
pei, ] Finnigan and Alex We'll.
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MURDERER HOFF.
The Defense Will Attempt to Prove
an Alibi.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29-The pre-
liminary examination of Albert Foff,
the alleged murderer of Mrs. Mary A.
Clute, has not been concluded but the
cross examination of witnesses has de-
veloped the fact that his defense VIII
be alib
Hoff declares that he sometimes car
ried a window sash weight in his tool
bag. but says that he never owned a
&C cupling pin, the weapon with which
the crime was committed.
f. r. Clute applied to-day for letters
of administration on the estate of mis-
murdered wife, Mary Augusta Clute
The estate consists of personal property
value at $4,000 and a house and let in
Watsonville, valued at $1,000. The only
legal heir of the deceased is her hus-
band.
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WILL ATTACK SAMORY.
French Prepare to Move Against
the West African Chieftain.

PARIS. Dec. 29.-The French. it is
announced, have occupied Odienne and
Nailabataliga. 1t is believed this in
dicates that an advance against Chief
Samory Is imminent.
Chief Samory is a West African chief
tain who, for over twelve years, has
been the most dangerous antagonist the
Europeans have had to meet. After
ten years of guerrilla warfare he was
driven out of the Soudan. but he made
a swoop upon the fertile region Of Kong.
a dependency of the French Ivory
Company. Since then he has repeatedly
been heard from. In August last his
forces surprised and routed a detaeh-
ment OF French troops sent to occupy
territory which, it is said, Samory had
offered TO vacate
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The Bark Tidal Wave Deserted at
Sea in the Northwest.
Picked Up by a Tug and Being Toxed Into
Port Townsend.
All the Ships Boats Missing and
Believed They Went Down Dur
ing the Rough Weather Which
Has Been Prevailing and the
Crew Drowned.

VICTORIA B. CO, Dec. 29.-Captain
Debney of the steamer City of Pueblo
reports that on his way north from
San Francisco he sighted d lumber
laden bark ashore five miles south OF
Cape Flattery. He signaled, but got
no answer. The bark was seemingly
abandoned. Heavy seas were running.
The tug Sea Lion has gone to the
wreck The only recent departure from
British Columbia mills is the American
bark ColuSa which sailed from Che
mainus on the I'D inst.
At midnight word was received from
Tatoosh that the vessel reported ashore
by Captain Debney was the bark Tidal
Wave, Captain Lancaster, which left
Tacoma December 18th with lumber
Tor San Pedro, Cal. She is now being
towed into Port Townsend by the tug
Sea Lion. All the barl1's boats are
missing, from which it is supposed that
the officers and crew, fearing she was
Soing to sink, put off and left her to
her fate.
AS there has been very rough wealth
er outside since the bark went to sea
ten days ago, it is feared the boats and
their occupants have been lost.
1lS DdIh lOdl wave was DullL db
Port Madison twenty-eight years ago,
and has nearly always been engaged
in the coast lumber trade. Her home
is at Tacoma, where she is owned.
HULL OF A VESSEL SIGHTED.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-The
steamship Acapulco, which arrived to-
day, reports having passed on the af-
ternoon of December 18th, off Point
Sur, the hull Of a vessel. apparently a
schooner and about 140 feet long. This
is supposed to be the wreck of the
schooner Ell Norah, run down on Octo-
ber 22d by the German ship Renee
RickmerS.
HAD A ROUGH VOYAGE
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-The
steamship Walla Walla arrived to-day,
twenty-four hours late. She encount-
cred head seas and winds all the way
down, and the voyage was a fight from
start to finish. She brought down
three Of the wrecked Cleveland's crew
r. T. O'Neill, first assistant engineer.
and two seamen, Peter Marini and
Joseph Costa, ONeill was on board the
mates boat, and was one of the men
rescued by the Quadra. Captain Hall
with James Tyson and Captain John
Metcalfe of San Francisco, are still in
the vicinity of the wreck.
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TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
Santa Rosa Will be the Next Place
Of Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. o9.-Santa
Rosa Will he the next meeting place OF
the California Teachers Association.
That was decided upon at the COM
mencement of the second days session
of the organization to-day at Metropol-
itan Hall. Superintendent Of Schools
Nelson of Sonoma County extended
the invitation TO the association, and It
was unanimously accepted.
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected: President, G. w.
Childs; Vice Presidents, II. G. Petray
and Mary Prag; Treasurer, c. w.
Marks; Railroad Secretary, F. F. Bunk
er; Assistant Secretary, F. *. Barthe..
For Secretary Mrs. NJ. NJ. Fitzgerald
and Mrs NJ. E. Floyd were tied, and
another ballot will be taken tomorrow.
During the day addresses were made
by many prominent educators.
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Little Girl Accidentally Killed.

FORT BRAGG, Dec. 29.-The 10
year-old daughter of Simon Barringer
was accidentally killed at Glenbair ,his
eX ening by her brother > years older.
The boy had been out hunting and re-
turning home was met by his sister, who
wanted to shoot the rifle. The boy re-
fused. and a playful struggle ensued FOR
possession Of the gun. The cartridge
exploded, and the bullet pierced the
ehiid's heart, killing her instantly.
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Mrs. Durrant Sues Smyth.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 29.-Mrs Is
abella NJ. Durrant and VIM. A Dur
rant. mother and father of Theodore
Durrant have brought suit for siam
der against ex-Juror Smyth and de-
mand $4,000 damages from him. The
complaint was sworn to to-day by Mr.
Durrant, and the suit begun General
John II. Dickinson and w w Foote
are the attorneys representing the Dur
rants in the litigation. The suit grows
out Of remarks made by Smyth about
Durrant. whom he accused OF being 4.
moral monster
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Another Murder in Oregon.

PORTLAND. Dec. 29.--A special to
the 'Oregonian" from Dayton, Or,
says: George Sager, a bachelor liv-
ing near here, was murdered on his
farm yesterday morning. On his body
were several wounds. and when found
the body was in a sitting posture with
huge knife sticking in it, There is
no clew TO the murderer There are
evidences of a desperate struggle,
showing that Sager fought hard for his
life. No motive is known for the muir
der as he was never known to have
much money.
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wHITECAPS IN IOWA.
One Death Results From Their
Work Near Westpoiut,

OTTUMWA 0a-), Dec. 29.-Whitecaps
have been at work in Lee County, near
Westpoint, and as a result one man is
dead and warlike spirit has been
aroused in the neighborhood.
Abe Balm and his two brothers are
well-to-do farmers, living near West
point. Not far away lived their father,
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Tailor Shop Burglarized.

At an early hour this morning Officer
Hayes discovered that tailor shop
on street between Fourth and Fifth
had been burglarized. What of value
the thieves made away with could not
be learned at this hour, the proprietor
OF the place not having arrived to
make an inventory of his stock.
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Arizona Redmen.

PHoENIX "a. To, Dec. 29.--Several
hundred members of the Order of Red
men are in the city to attend the Ter
ritorial encampment of the order. which
commences tomorrow. Tonight there
was a parade of the order, followed
by a reception and banquet at the Ho-
tel Adams. The addresses Of welcome
We're made by Grand Prophet Long and
Ex-Governor Franklin.
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An Express Office Burc1arized.

SAN JOSE, Dec. 29.-The office of
Wells, Fargo & Co., at Campbell six
miles from this city. was entered by
thieves Wednesday. They carried away
a treasure box, but as it contained no
money, they had only a little wood and
iron for their pains. There is no clew
to the Offenders
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Mr.. Smith, hope there isn't any
trouble between Jimpson and his wife.
/ met them both coming up in the
train. They sat in different seats and
didn't notice each other when they
got out.
Mrs. Smith-Oh, that's all right Mrs.
Jimpsons told me yesterday that she
and Mr. Jimpson were going to New
York to-day to select the new parlor
furniture.-Harper's Bazar.
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YouNTv1LLE VETERANS HOME.
Question Of Paying Appropriation
Referred to Attorney-General.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 29.-Governor
BIdd, Attorney General Fitzgerald,
Controller Colgan, President Loupe and
Attorney w II. Jordan Of d Veterans
Home Association met to-day to consld-
er whether the $45, 900 appropriated TO
the home by the State should be paid
to the Yountville institution or not.
The question was whether the Vete-
rams Home Association could convey
the property to the State when there
was doubt as to whether the State could
receive and maintain it as State in
stitution. The Federal allowance 10 the
home is contingent upon one from the
State, and if one is withheld the other
carnot be paid.
The entire matter was referred to the
Attorney and whatever he rec
ommends the Governor says he will IN
dorse.
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GIadstone's Birthday,

LONDON, Dec. 29.-This being the
efghty-eighth birthday of the Right
Hon. William E. Gladstone the usual
congratulation were sent to Hawarden
and Cannes, where Mr.. Gladstone is
improving, though suffering from neu-
ralgia-
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Secretary Alger Better.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-Secretary
Alger was somewhat better to-day. He
suffered from a depressing fever yes
terday, but this entirely disappeared
during last night, and this morning he
was able to get from bed and transact
some official business.
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Below Zero in New York State.

SARATOGA On. ", Dec. 29.-The
thermometer to-day dropped to 9 de-
grees below zero at North Creek, 10
below al Saratoga, u below at Rouse's
Point and 10 below at Blue Mountain
Lake.
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Remains OF Peter French.

BAKER CITY or, Dec. 29.-The re-
main of Peter French. the millionaire
cattleman who was killed by Edward =.
Oliver last Sunday in Diamond Valley,
Harney County, will be brought mere TO-
morrow. After being embalmed. they
will be shipped to Red Bluff, Cal, the
home of the mother OF the deceased. 1t
is understood that Oliver is in custody at
Burns, the county seat of Harney
County
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One Spicy Suggestion.

ANY spicy features in the new play?"
Well the lady answered, John had
his mouth full of cloves. kansas City
Journal.
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Condition of the Treasury.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29-To-day's
statement of the condition of the Treas
ury shows: Available cash balance,
$245,360, OBS: gold reserve, S160, d., ,992.
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tin), to 1, second; Eddie Jones
tThorpe), 5 to 2, third. Time-1:41.
San Venado, George Lee. ST. Calatine,
Los Prietos, Marplot and Morellito also
ran
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Sailor Hats, 0OC.

Women's English and French
High-Crown Sailors, the seasons
most nobby style, becoming in their
various styles and colors 10 most
any face. Colors cardinal. navy,
new blue, green and black.
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said he, may I bother you to tell your
estimable husband that Richard j.
Spouter, Parliamentary candidate for
this division, called upon him this even
.ng?"
Excuse me. SIR said the lady, 'I
have no husband!"
But these children. madam-you
surely are not a widow"
4 feared You were mistaken. sir. when
you first came up. These are not nv
children. This an orphan asylum,"
Exit would-be member of Parliament.
Glasgow News.
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Children's Sailors, 45C.

Children's Nobby Felt Sailor Hats.
in cardinal. navy blue, brown and
black, splendid quality felt. which
Will withstand dampness and rain;
neat band around and bow. You'll
find & marked reduction in these.
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,;@A@gdnkgIY"

compensate ourselves for the reduc-
tion in price by the quantity we
shall sell, and at the same time
make them doubly attractive to the
purchaser.
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Central African Educational Work.

why has Baboo, the school teacher,
been retired on a pension?"
Because he ate more than the regular
. per cent. of his pupils. "-Fliegende
Blatter.
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Walking Hats, Reduced
to soc.

Women's Felt Walking Hats. an
assortment to choose from; they're
the seasons best styles, new and
stylish. at less than half the regu-
lar price, at 50c.
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Felt Turbans, Reduced
to ST 25.

WomeD's Fine French Felt Tur-
hans, neatly trimmed. excellent for
street or travelling wear during Win
ter weather: quite a variety at re
duced price, 81 -.
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The S12 so and SO Fine Silk
Plush Capes which now remain have
been reduced to the above remark
ably low figure; swell garments
every one, elaborately jetted and
braided, edged around collar and
cape with various styles of fur,
full silk lined and shower-proof.
Perfect and graceful in hang.
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Pretty and Neatly Trimmed Felt
Hats for children, in colors brown.
green, gray, etc, just the kind for
school wear this Winter, and they're
also pretty enough for dress wear.
Reduced TO Toe.
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UNITED ADVENT SERVICES.
Arrangements for the Second and Last
Week.

Arrangements for the Second and Last
Week
The united Advent services this year
are being held in the following church.
es: Wednesday evenings in St. Johns
P. E. church, corner Orange end Hum
phrey streets; Thursday evenings in
Grace church, corner Blatchley avenue
and Exchange street, and Friday eve
ming at the Church of the Ascension.
corner Davenport avenue and Ward
street.
This is the second week of the SER
vices, next week being the last. Rev.
George W. Phillips, assistant minister
at st. Paul's, will preach at st. Johns
this week Wednesday evening, and Rev
c. G. Bristol next Wednesday. Rev.
George H. Buck will preach at Grace
church this week Thursday evening,
and Rev. H Lilientha1 Thursday of
next week. At the Church of the AS
.cension next Friday evening Rev. r
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NEW ADVEsrIsEMENrs TO-DAY.

Canned Asparagus-E p. Hall & Son..
Christmas Pictures-Malley, Nicely & Co.
Clothes for Boys--Davis IL Co.
Don't Delay-Howe & Stetson.
December Offer-Brown 81 Durham.
For Sale-House-W. d. Judson.
For Gifts-The Chas. Monson Co.
Good Children's Shoes-N. H. Shoe Co.
Golden Rule Club-F. NJ. Brown & Co.
Have Gas Heath. H. Gas Light Co.
Help-Bartholomew, 102 Orange Street.
Mallory's Old Curiosity Shop.
Men Want-Canada & Robertson.
Oysters-A. Kelsey Jones.
Postum-At Grocers'.
Papnca-At Thomas
Pure Provisions-The r. II. Nesbit Co.
Rally Round the Flag''-Polis Theater.
Royal Heaters-Henry H. Guernsey.
Rugs-Chas. P. Thompson.
Sterling Silver-J. H. G. Durant.
Sleds-The John e. Bassett Co.
Special Present-Moorehead Tea Store.
Shaker Digestive Cordial-At Druggists.
Santa Claus Home-E. Mcintyre & Co.
Speclalist-Dr. Olmsead.
The Popular shop"-M. steinert & Sons.
Under the Red Robe--Hyperion Theater.
Melch Rarebits-GiIbert & Thompson.
Wanted-Girl-160 Temple Street.
Wanted-Cook- Whitney Avenue.
Wanted-Situation-31 Wallace Street.
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APPOINTED TO THE STAFF
Of Bellevue Hospital-A Former New
Haven Mans Success.


Haven Mans Success.
The many friends of DR.. Simon P.
Goodhart, Yale '94, formerly of this city,
now engaged in practice as a specialist
in diseases of the nerves in New York
city, will be very greatly pleased to
hear of his marked success. He has
just been selected by the faculty of col
lege of physicians and surgeons Of that
city as attending physician at Bellevue
hospital in the department relating to
nervous diseases to fill the place of DR..
C. e. Lockwood, resigned. DR.. Good
hart is likewise an assistant at the
Vanderbilt clinic in the department de-
voted to diseases of the nerves connect
ed with Columbia university. The doc
tor was one Of the most popular and
talented young men of his class at col
lege and will be remembered as the re-
cipient of the Campbell medal for pro-
ficiency. He was one of the states ex-
perts in the Ripple case and has a
legion of friends in this city, who are
much gratified at his advance.
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POLLS Wonderland Theater.

''Rally Round the Flag will be the
chief feature of attraction at Polls
Wonderland theater this week. 1t is a
stirring little war SKETCH founded on a
historic incident Of the late rebellion,
and is truly inspiring in the patriotism
it inculcates. The scene is laid in a
home near Chantilly, on the borders of
the Bull Run battlefield, and there is
given glimpse of the battle which is
very thrilling. Three persons make up
the cast, Charles Edwards, Miss Airline
Athens and Louis Albion. All three
are clever artists and they give a high
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SOMETHING NEW IN OIL HEAT
ERS.

Specialties Placed in Stock By C. p
Merriman of 154 Elm Street.
C. P. Merriman, the we'll known
dealers in oil, gas and gasolene stoves
and lamps at 1874 Elm street, has just
added to his already large stock some
of the latest models and up to date i'm
proved oil, gasolene and naphtha heat
ers and cookers. Especially praised by
all who see and try them are the Gem
Heaters, something entirely new, for
gasolene Or naphtha; and the Primus
which has been used successfully both
as a heater and as a cooker The
Primus Is positively non explosive, a
gas generated in the burner entirely
separated from the oil reservoir being
consumed as fast as produced. 1t is
said to be a marvel Of simplicity, econ
omy and cleanliness. Anyone contem.
plating buying gas, oil, gasolene OIL
naphtha heater or cooker will do wei
to give Mr.. Merriman a call.