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Evening journal., 1897-12-24
HELP WANTED.


LADY Office Manager Wanted, with
small capital. for Wilmington. Profits eX-
ceed S25 weekly. Send address to 'Reli-
able" care Evening Journal office.
WANTED.-Colored boy to make him
self generally useful. Hotel Western
southeast corner Fourth and orange.
WANTED.-men and women 70 work at
home. l pay S. to SIG per week for crayon
portraits new patent method, anyone who
can read or write can do the work, at
home. in spare time. day or evening. Send
for particulars and work at once. Address,
II. A. GRIPP, German artist, Tyrone, Pa
WANTED.-Agents. male or female, in
each town or county through the state,
to represent the old reliable Covenant Mu-
tual Life Association. Liberal contracts
given. Policies issued from $3.50 to $20,OOO,
immediate and full benefit Apply or ad-
S36 Market street, Wilmington, Del, or T.
Il. McEvilly, superintendent of Agents
925 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
WANTED.-Men in or near Wilmington,
Middletown or Newark, to act as private
detectives, under instructions. Expert
ence unnecessary. Address, Universal
Detective Agency Indianapolis, Ind.
HOW TO MAKE MONEYi-If you are
out of employment and want a position,
paying you from $50 to 500 monthly, clear
above expenses by working regularly, or,
IL you want to increase your present In
come from $500 to $500 yearly, by WORKING
at odd times, write the GLOBE CO., 72i
Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa, stating
present employment, and you can secure
a position with them by which you can
make more money easier and faster than
you ever made before in your life.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.-6x6 marine engine, in good
condition. Used two seasons in 81 foot
yacht. Apply Evening Journal oftice.
FOR SALE.-Rare chance to buy a
good Christmas present Dearborn's, $40
and S22 Market street, are Offering their
fine stock at lower prices and easier
terms than any store in Wilmington or
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24
CAN NOW pRACTICE.

At a meeting of the Medical Council
Of Delaware, held yesterday in the
judges parlor of the Court House, Ger
tifcates to practice medicine and sur
gerry were granted to the following,
they having passed the examination:
Dr. Walter H. Steele, DR. Ralph p.
Stubbs. DR. Siegmund Werner, DR.. A.
B. Davis. DR. Jesse Williamson, of
Philadelphia. and DR.. IL. H. Dodd, Sus-
sex county.
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MILDARD F. DAVIS.
9 East Second st.

INDICATED Gloves for Ladies and
Gentlemen, at ]. b. Wards, COS Market
street, second floor.
SEWING MACHINES.-l850 TO $500 foi
anv SEQ sewing machine made. Second
hand machines. $500 up. Cash or easy
terms All makes OF machines repaired
Needles and parts for all machines;
Ne. 100 West Seventh street.
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No CAUSE FOR ACTION.

The case Of II. l.. Evans & Co. VS..
John little was tried before Thomas
Reardon. Jesse X. Baylis and Lewis
Dickey as referees yesterday afternoon.
James W. Ponder represented the
plaintiff and Walter II. Hayes the de-
fendant. A question OF commission was
involved. and the referees decided in
favor of the defendant, declaring that
there was no cause for action
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WILL NOT CELEBRATE.

DELAWARE TRUCK COMPANY
WILL TAKE A TRIP NEXT YEAR
INSTEAD.
Delaware Fire Company, No 3, will
not give its usual wild turkey banquet
this Christmas, as the members con-
template a trip TO Niagara Falls next
May. taking in Wilkesbarre, Mauch
Chunk and Ithaca.
The expenses coming out of the
members individually. they will have to
do away with one or the other celebra-
tions, and prefer the trip to the turkey
supper.
Charles Dories, q member of the
company. is going to be married on
January 8. lie is going To give the boys
an oyster supper on the same date, AT
the truck house.
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NOTICES.

PERPETUAL SAVINGS AND LOAN
ssociation.-Stock of the thirty-eighth
series is now being issued, first payment
may be made on or before January 4, lSyo,
at the office. northeast corner of Fifth
and Shipley streets. Stock of the second
series will mature and be paid OF during
january, 1898. -Four hundred and fifty
shares were issued in the last series.
Monthly payment one dollar per share;
matured value, $500.
EDWARD ANDREWS, President,
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS, Secretary.
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INSPECTED THE ALICE.

Captain w. n Cooksey, superintend-
etn of the lighterage department Of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com
pany, inspected the tugbOat Alice. be-
ing built by the Jackson and Sharp
Company yesterday. He expressedhim-
self as being pleased with the work on
the vessel.
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oFFTCERs NOMINATED.

At the meeting of Brandywine Con-
clave. No. z, HeptasOphs, or Seven Wise
Men. last evening, the following Off
GERS were nominated: Chancellor, Will
liam Owens: archon, B. L. Weldin;
provost, c. Corrie; prelate, Ira Bellen-
gee: r. scribe. John Winthrup; f.
scribe. laid over; treasurer, Thomas
Connor; trustee fer eighteen months
John Winthrup.
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QUICK WORK IN GETTING A POSI-
---LD.A- L-ALl Il aLI--- ALL---I- On

On Thursday last young Mr.. Mus
tard, of this city, was sent to Philadel-
phia with a special letter to a gentle
man of influence there. Within an hour
after his arrival he had secured a posi-
tion as stenographer and private secre-
tary for one Of Philadelphia's physi-
clans. The young man is a graduate Of
Goldey College. and Principal Goldey's
influence in Philadelphia quickly Sc
cured him a place.
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on DR. BBIRD'S DEATH

TION MEETS AND ADOPTS RESO-
LUTIONS OF REGRET.
Members Of the Wilmington City
Medical Association met at the Office Of
DR.. William Il. Bullock yesterday and
took action on the death OF Dr. Baird
Drs. Howard Ogle,P. w. Tomlinson and
William G. Pierce were appointed a
committee on resolutions. and IL sub
mitted the following report:
Resolved, hat in the death of the late
DR. Charles %. Baird this society has
lost a valuable member and an efficient
secretary; that the community has lost,
both through his private and public re-
lations, a skillful and conscientious
physician, an affable gentleman and a
useful citizen; that this society extends
to his hereaved wife our heartfelt sym
pathy in her sorrow and that copy OF
these resolutions be presented to heI
and published in the daily papers"
Evening journal., 1897-12-24
OVER AT FARNHURsT.

Professor Agostin, a Philadelphia
magician, gave a delightful sleight-of-
hand performance at the Delaware Hos
pital at Farnhurst last evening. The
patients were also entertained with
stereopticon views An 1S-year-od
boy fromIaurel was admitted yesterday
his complaint being epilepsy. Robert d.
Wilson, suffering from acute insanity
was admitted as a patient.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24
A FEW RARE BARGAINS FOR THE
HOLIDAYS

Little Gents Lace, sizes 8 to 131a. at
81 and SIPS; Boys Lace. sizes IL to 5l5,
at 81 and $l25; Mems Dress Shoes, all
styles, sf.25 and S15O. Our line Of
Ladies' Lace and Button Shoes at $1.25
and Sl.5O cannot be equaled elsewhere.
NJ. MONAGHAN,
S. w. Cor 4th and Madison Sts.
We give stamps.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
ALL READY.
GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

We are ready when you are. we
have planned for months to make our
store and stock ideal ones and believe
We have to-day the best jewelry store
in the city We are satisfied with moth
ing less. Diamonds and precious gems
gold and silverware in vast assort-
ment
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HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY
COODSf

Ross, 210 Market street. Prices guar
anteed the lowest. Elegant and useful
Christmas gifts are Umbrellas. Silk
Handkerchiefs, Kid Gloves Neckwear.
Susponders. Sweaters, Plush Caps and
Furs. Largest stock and best assort-
ments in the city, Call and inspect our
new goods
Evening journal., 1897-12-24
NEW FIvE-DoLuAR COUNTERFEIT

The Secret Service Division Of the
Treasury gives notice of new coun-
terfeit s. silver certificate. 1t is of the
series Of 1896, check letter c, face plate
No. %, back plate No. -, j. Fount
Tillman, register; ID. n. Morgan, treas
urer; No 2S526S7. 1t is printed on two
thin sheets Of paper with the silk fibre
between. The silk. however, is too
heavy. The most marked defect is in
the numbering, which is much too
small, while the green ink on the back
is too light in color.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24
GO 10 THE "BANK :"

No. East Fourth street, for fine lunch
daily, 10 to 1 mornings: Z to II even
ines. Lunch tonight: Roasted turkey,
cranberry sauce and fried oysters.
j., w. Wagner.
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PERSONAL.

LOST, strayed or stolen, light heifer,
with brown neck and head, from llO7 Pas
ward viii be given if returned to the
above address.
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WYATT & 90.

In a holiday announcement in another
column give a few prices that will in
terest economical buyers.
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WANTED.

WANTED.-Ladles and gentlemen
1oin a private dancing class. Also stag
dancing taught. My pupils are making s.
per week. Call or address, Prof. WilliaI
Scarlett, 623 Madison street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24
NoTICE.-ELECTION.

Central National Bank of Wilmington.
Wilmington, Del, Dec. IL, 1897.
The annual election for directors VIII
be held at the banking-house, on Tues
day, January II, 1898. between the hours
of u o'clock, noon, and 2 O'Clock, p. m.
II. p. RUMFORD, Cashier.
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Christmas Slippers at Soc, 75c. and
81, up to $3.50. M. MONAGHAN,
S. w. Cor 4th and Madison SITS.
Trading stamps.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

Don't forget that Adair's is the cheap
est place in the city to get Christmas
presents, such as Rockers, Ladies'
Desks and Fancy Tables.
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NOTICE.-ELECTION.
First National Bank

Wilmington, Del, Dec. II, 1897.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers for the election Of directors Will be
held at the banldng-house, on Tuesuay,
January II. 1898, between the hours of
and o'clock p. IN. -
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

DAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS RE
SUMED JANUARY 3.
Goldey College office open daily, $50
to 5. during holidays for callers and
enrolment of new students.
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LOST, sTRAYED OR STOLEN

GENTLEWOMAN of grace and beauty.
5000 600, looks beyond her own set and into
the New Year for honorable husband.
TREASURE" 209 East Fifty-flrst street,
n. Y.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

FOR SALE-Licensed saloon property,
IS East Front street. Apply to John Nc
Ney.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

vENIsON LUNCH CHRISTMAS
Morning, 10 o'clock. Everybody is in
vited. Julius Lingsch, 227 Tatnall ST.
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OFFICE 9TH AND KING. PHONE 545
H. 4. Sergeant, dealer in Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.
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Go to Adair's, 2O7 Market street, for
Doll Carriages. ShoO-Flys, Express
Wagons, Sleds etc. for the children.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

Chase Pianos at Dearborns, $40 and
500 Market street.
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S25. Good, satisfactory piano, suit
beginner. VIII allow same amount in
exchange should you at any time want
a new one. Call and see it. Dearborn's,
$50 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets.
Druggists refund money II 1t fails. 25c.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

Ludwig Pianos, from $3.50 upwards
at Dearborn's, $40 and 500 Market
street.
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no OIrR CIrsTOMrRs

TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
We thank you for the very
large trade you gave us during
the season Just closing-THE
BEST WE EVER HAD. If. I'm
the great holiday rush of the last
few days, you bought anything
that does not suit you, please
bring it back: we will cheerfully
exchange IL or return you the
money. Again thanking you for
past patronage. and in advance
for your patronage in the future,
we wish you all, kind friends,
A MERRY CHRISTMAS,
and many of them.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE.
S16 MARKET STREET,
MAX EPHRAIM, Prop.
Wilmington Del, Dec. "a, 1897.
Store will be open this evening
until II o'clock or later, TO ac-
commodate you.
Store open tomorrow, CHRIST
mas Day, until - o'clock, noon, to
accommodate those who are un-
able to come to-day.
Remember we give Star Trading
Stamps.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

Six-piece Parlor Suits for SIS at
Adair's, 207 Market street. A nice
Christmas present.
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A FUNERAL CORTEGE.

Several Of the residents of Stanton
reached the scene Of the accident and
everything possible for the comfort Of
Mcbride was done. The bodies were
picked up and put aboard the train and
brought to Wilmington. When this
city was reached Mcbride asked for his
wife. When told that she was dead ne
exclaimed: "Amenl We will have
Christmas elsewhere"
Word had been sent to Detective
Jones to have stretchers ready, and
these awaited the arrival of the train.
The bodies were lifted from the cars by
the trainmen, assisted by several pas
sengers and carried to the emergency
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

NOTICE.-Owing to the rumor being
circulated by our competitors that we do
not intend TO stay in business after New
Years, we are compelled to state that
YOU will find us right here and here we
intend to stay, as we have been able TO
Withstand the hard times. we know we
can continue during the prosperous times
before us. We feel sorry That we nave
drawn the publics notice TO such lacts,
some firms have I'm trying to force busi-
ness Honesty. the pest policy. Ihat s
our motto. Call and examine our STOCK,
and be convinced, and compare our prices.
our terms are easier, our prices lower,
our stock the largest, than any house IN
Wilmington DEARBORN & CO.,
$50 and S22 Market Street.
IADIESf .Chichester's English Penny
roval Pills diamond Brand) are the best
Safe, reliable. Take no other. send &C
stamps for particulars. Keller tol
Ladies'" in letter by return mail. a.
druggists Chichester Chemical co.
Philadelphia.
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LADY Office Manager Wanted, with
small capital. for Wilmington. Profits ex-
ceed S25 weekly. Send address to "Rei-
able" care Evening Journal office.
Evening journal., 1897-12-24

WANTED. D.-Colored boy to make him
self generally useful Hotel Western
southeast corner Fourth and orange.
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The Progress did not think that
there could now be found reputa-
BILE citizen in our State who would
seriously declare that Governor
Foster was elected by a majority
of the white people thereof. But
in the last issue of Lafayette Go
zette was communication from
some one in St Martinville who
said 80, and further, that his cleo
ton meant the reign of white su-
premacy.
Verify there exist in Louisiana
one of three things; gross ignor-
ance; monumental preyaricators
or those who think that no law
moral, statutory or religious ap-
plies to politics. Shreveport Pro
gress.
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NOM and locker.

room and locker.
Itwo-story building. soxso feet open below
for agricultural implsments and closed above
for general storage.
large corn crib, capacity 5000 dbl bbls.
stables with barns, capacities s. and 20
mules respectively.
gin house, with 90 saw gin. Gotten press, en-
CINE and boiler.
I will sell also, a. part of said plantation. 50
mules. horses, 81 head Of cattle, the corn and
hay on hand at time Of sale. and all the agricul-
tural tools and implements. consisting OF wa
gons, carts, plows cultivatOrs. etc.. etc.. sum-
Gent to continue the cultivation OF the planta-
ton by the purchaser.
And also as part Of the said premises the
property known Is the "Teche Rsilrosd,,' ex-
tending from Carencro In the parish Of 81. Lam
dry to Breaux Bridge in the parish of u. Mar.
tin, together with all the engines, cars, stations
warehouses and all the rights, franchises and
appurtenances thereto belonging. The main
line Is about 70 miles in length. with switches
aggregsting nearly two miles of track. TnDre
are two warehouses. two-station houses. one al
Carencro, one ut Bradford; two elevated wateI
tanks, one At Huron one at Carencro; one large
locomotive. one small locomotive. 10 new eight.
wheel cane cars, movsbles sides, ten ton capaci.
IT, thirteen fat cars, B. Il. scales. hand-cars, vs
locipedes and necessary tools. etc., etc.
Tne said property will be sold for one-fourtl
cash. one-fourth in one year, one-fourth In two
years and one-fourth In three years from th,
day Of sale, for the payment Of which the pur
chaser will execute three notes. bearing interes
at the rate Of per cent per annum from date o.
sale until paid. with vendors lien and privilege
retained ON the property sold according to Law.
THOS. T. TAYLOR,
Commissioner and Master In Chaucery
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Get our prices on job works.
GOLFERS WEEKLY,

OF all Weekly Papers there must be
one which Is the best; Golfers Weekly
Is that one.
It Is made by q combination Of the
greatest writers and the greatest artists
in the world, who are regular contribu-
tors to its pages, and each Of whom oc.
cupies page every week.
napo w. hazeitine writes the Edito-
rails. There is no living man who sees
clearer, thinks straighter, and can COIL
vey thought with such cogency and
charm al he.
Edgar Saltus writes ''Our Note KOok.
The wide scope and brilliant quality Of
this famous writer's mind peculiarly at
him for this function.
Julian Hawthorne does our "yita.
scope" These papers add week by week
to the wealth Of q reputation already
world-wise.
Last. but not least, Edgar Fawcett.
In his Men, Manners and Moods" finds
himself ut his best; and that best in un-
surpassed by any contemporary author.
His social philosophy, his satire, his hu-
mUr and his poetry constitute him the
favorite writer Of men and women Of
the world.
As for our Artists words canuot de-
scribe pictures, and those drawings will
speak for themselves. So bright gal
axy OF famous names as We expect to
present never before shone together In
any journal.
This Incompatible paper goes to every
subscriber for S. u year, payable 50
cents every month. On receipt of your
order the paper will be sent you for one
month; then our collector will call on
you for the first payments Of 50 cents.
and he will call for q similar sum every
month, until the full subscription Of
$500 il paid. In no other way can the
money be invested to secure such ample
returns Of intellectual profit and plea.
sure. Address
GOLFERS WEEKLY,
52l to $40 West thirteenth Street, and
526 to 532 West Fourteenth Street, New
York.
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THE BALD HEADS.

p. u. JouTsal.
The sudden boom in the mstri-
monisl market here has created q
furore among the unmarried men,
the tops of whose crsniums show
the ravsges of time and who have
wasted the seed time and harvest
of family prospects, They are de-
sperste, and realize that it is now
or never with them If they expect
to have their names handed down
to posterity by their own progeny.
There is q general sprucing up
among the old chrisanthemums,
and the drug stores are enjoying
an unprecedented run on hair re-
storatives. There is talk of form
ing q progressive matrimonial as
ISOLATION on the endowment plan
which is being regarded with a
business eye by the contingent OF
manageable ladies Of uncertain
age" about town.
Like the high water, it is feared
that the worst stage Of the Hyme-
neal fever is yet to come. The
mslady appeared at the close of
Lent, and since then has ragged
with great and increasing viol.
ence. It is astonishing how some
people are exposing themselves to
the contagion-Aying. as it were,
in the very face of Providence Of
Fate.
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President Nichols of the burs-
ted Bank of Commerce was tried,
and convicted in New Orleans last
week, for embezzling the funds of
the bank. The penalty is from
one to seven year. Mr.. John B.
DeBlanc who was tried at the
same time with Nichols, on the
same charge, was acquitted.
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DR.. II. &. BAYLIS.
Office on Railroad Avenue, second
door from Main Street.
Calls promptly answered, day or night.
DISEASES OF THE SKIN.

The intense itching and smarting inci.
dent to eczema, letter, salt-rheum, and other
diseases of the skin is instantly allayed By
applying Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment. Many very bad cases have been
Efficient for itching piles and iavorite rem
edy for sore nipples; chapped hands, chill.
For sale by druggists at 25 cents per box.
Try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, they
arejust what horse needs when in bad coudi.
ton. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifnge.
For sale by 7. j. Liable, druggist.
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SHERIEF'S SALE.
State OF Louisiana, Parish Of st. Martil
10Th Judicial District Court.
s. No 1852.
MALvINA FAURIES wife & ais
THEODULE DELAHOUSsAYE.

By virtue Of q writ Of Fieri Facias
issued In the above entitled aud num-
bered suit and to me, directed by the
Hon. 10Th Judicial District Court in and
for the Parish Of st. Martin dated March
18th A. d. 1857. have seized and will
proceed to sell at public auction to the
last and highest bidder at the Court
door. In the Town of st. Martinville, be-
tween the legal hours on
Saturday May 9th 1897
the following described property to wit:
A certain tract Of land situated In the
Parish Of st. Martin Louisiana measur-
Ing 4 acres bounded north by land of
south BY land formerly belong
ing to Mrs. Chas. Lenormand now to
Champagne, east by heirs of Ismard
Landry and west BY land Of Alfred Lee.
2. Another tract Of land containg q
Of an arpent front by 10 srpents depth
bounded north by Theodule Delahous-
sage, south by land formerly belonging
to Chas. Lenormand now 10 Champagne,
east by land Of Arthur Lenormand and
west by land Of Rep. Of Ismsrd LANDRY.
3. Another tract Of land containing
30 acres more or less bounded north by
land Of s. v. Martin. south BY land of
Mrs. Arthur Lenormsnd. east by land of
Mrs. Gustav Fournet and west by land
OF Mrs. Ismard Landry. together with
said land all the improvements thereto
belonging.
Seized and sold to satisfy said above
mentioned writ.
Terms aud cOnditiOns-CASH.
Sheriff's Office this 3lsr day of March
1877. d. REEs. Sheriff.
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Suppose our editor would write
an opera, how do you think it
would takeP Kindly answer be-
fore he loses much valuable time
at the work.-Shreveport Progress.
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ut is the Best on Earth"
That is what Edwards & Parker, mer
chants Of Plains. Ga, say Of Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism. lame
back. deep seated aud muscular pains
Sold BY T. ]. Liable.
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FOR SALE.

An i'm proved town lot, opposite Mr.. T..
N. Resweber will be sold at reasonable
prices. For further information apply
to ISABELLA HILL,
April.N. st. Martinville, La.
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FOR SALE.

FOX SALE.
Improved and unimproved town lots
on both sides of Bayou Teche in st. Mar
tiuyille. Apply to CAB. CARDINAL,
Oct-14-96. an st. Martinville. La