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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
VALIDITY OF THE
REVENUE LAWS
1t Is Being Attacked by the
Lawyers Throughout
the State.
Special to The Age-Herald.


Montgomery Ala, April 13.LThe validity
of the Alabama revenue law as enacted
by the last legislature is being attacked by
the lawyers throughout the state, and the
result of several cases now pending before
the supreme court will be awaited with
interest by those doing business without a
license
The question of constitutionality has been
raised from section 81 article of the state
constitution, which specifically provides
that
1.-The presiding officer of each house shall,
in the presence of the house over which
he presides, sign all bills and joint resolu-
lions passed by the general assembly after
the titles have been publicly read imme-
diately before signing and the fact of sign
Ing shall be entered on the journal"
The house journal does not show that the
revenue bill was ever signed by the speaker
of the house in the presence of the house.
This point was argued several days since
before Judge Sayre of the city court by
Attorney Gordon Macdonald in the case
of the state against James O'Hara, charged
with doing business without license.
The Judgment was against the defendant,
and his counsel appealed to the supreme
court.
The appellant relies on the opinion Of the
supreme court in the case of the State
VS.. Buckley, 54th Alabama, supreme court
reports as settling the point under dispute
in his favor.
There the constitutional provision passed
upon was the one which requires the aye
and nay vote on the final passage of bill
which shall be entered on the journal OF
the house.
The supreme court held that this was a
mandatory requirement.; that compliance
with it could not be presumed, and could
not be proved in any other way than by
the journal of the house itself. Without
such requirement the bill is void.
Another case of a similar character will
be argued before the city court at o'clock
this afternoon by Attorneys Hill G. Hill.
1t is that of e. w. Matthews, who is
charged with conducting money-lending
business without license
The counsel has filed thirty-one demur-
rers to the three counts In the Indictment,
taken chiefly from the question of the val
idity of the revenue law.
There are other questions involved In
this and another case, the latter being be-
fore the higher court from Birmingham,
OF these one is that certain amendments
to the bill adopted by the senate were
never either concurred In by the house or
disposed of in committee conference, but
that the bill as signed by the governor 10
not the bill that passed both houses Of the
general assembly.
In view of these conditions 1t is not i'm
probable, some legal lights say that the
supreme court will declare the law uncon-
stitutional.
1t will therefore be necessary to call an
extra session Of the legislature or be de-
pYived of an Immense amount of revenue.
This is believed to have been an oversight
on the part of the clerk of the house In
not making the records show what trans
pired in the house.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
NEW ENTERPRISE
FOR BIRMINGHAM
Company Which Will Manu-
facture Bolts Has Been
Organized.

Through the efforts of Major John W.
Johnston, the special agent of the CONNER
cial club another industry has been added
to Birmingham.
The Southern Bolt company with a capt.
tai stock of $4,000 has been organized by
local capital with John M. Caldwell as
president, Charles o. Locke as secretary
and treasurer and Samuel Randolph, an
experienced man form the east as SUPER
intendent.
The plant will be located at Fourteenth
street and Powell avenue on a lot 1OOx166
feet. The main building will be of steel,
60x150 equipped with the latest and most
modern machinery.
The contract for the construction of the
plant has been let to T. C. Thompson &
Bros, and large force of men will be
put to work today grading the lot prepare
tory to building.
The new company will manufacture nuts,
bolts. spikes. rivets. washers, rods for
bridges and buildings and all kinds of
special work.
The daily capacity of the plant which
will be increased from time to time will
be thirty kegs of 200 pounds each, of rail-
road and bolt spikes; two tons of forged
and hot pressed nuts; six tons of bolts,
embracing machine, bridge, carriage,
track, pillow. heel, drift, key, hook, eye.
til, bolts and odd shapes of nuts and log
screws.
Material and machinery as far as pos
sible will be purchased in Birmingham and
the work of constructing the plant will be
pushed to an early completion, it being
the intention of the Management to begin
operation on June 1.
President Caldwell and Superintendent
Bardolph leave Saturday for the east to
buy such machinery as can not be gotten
in this city.
The officers of the new company are well
known young men, of recognized business
ability and were interested in the enter
prise by Major Johnston who made thor
ough investigation of the industry, finding
that the product of such plant would find
a ready market throughout the country.
The plant will give employment to about
fifty skilled workmen and the product
turned out will be of the best quality.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
CALL FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
1t viii Meet on April 10 TO Consider the Contest
Cases.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Admission, April 13-The following call
was issued today by Hon. John B. Knox,
chairman of the democratic state execu-
tive committees:
Admission, Ala April IL, 1898.
"a meeting of the state executive COM
mittee of the democratic and conservative
party of Alabama is hereby called to meet
in the city of Montgomery Ala, on Tues
day, April 10, 1898, for the transaction of
such business as may properly come before
said committee, and for the trial Of all
contests for seats in the convention called
to meet in said city of Montgomery on
Wednesday, April 20, 1885, All contests Tor
seats in said convention coming before the
committee must be filed with the secre-
tary Thereof on or before the meeting of
said committee on April 10. 1898.
JOHN B. KNOX,
"Chairman."
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MOBILE.

Mobile April 13.-The Mobile county con-
vention today instructed for Coleman for
chief Justice and for Hon. Thomas H.
Smith for chancellor. Prorate for circuit
judge was as follows: Anderson, Z; Erwin,
4, and Browne, 8.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing Gov
ernor Johnston's administration and pledg-
ing fidelity to democratic principles ire
spective of persons who practice or teach
it, and pledging support to the nominees
of the party, national, state and county.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
EIOWAH.

Gadsden, April 13.-At the county conven-
ton today the following nominations were
made: S. w. Johnston for representative;
J. H. Lovejoy, probate judge; Jas. l.
Brooks. circuit clerk; N NJ. Gallant, super
intendent of education; s. w. Riddle and
W. N Morton, county commissioners Sec
ond and Fourth districts. The state dele
cations instructed to vote for Mcclellan
and all other questions as unit. JUDI
cial delegates instructed for Hon. j. A
Blbro: chancery delegates instructed for
Hon. r. A. D. Dunlap. The state admins
tration was Endorsed.
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LIMESTONE.

Athens, April 13.-The mass meeting called
for the purpose of selecting seven dele
gates to cast the vote of Limestone in the
state, chancery and judicial convention re-
spectivey, was held here today. 1t was
we'll attended and warmly enthusiastic for
Limestones honored son, Thomas N. Nc
Clellan Hon. John H. PEBBLES presided.
and in calling the meeting to order referred
In highly eloquent terms to Judge McClel-
Ian as man, democrat and jurist. The
following delegates to the state convention
were selected by the meeting: Thomas G.
Mcclellan, Theo. Westmoreland, John H.
PEBBLES w. B. Vaughan, Ben Lee Allen,
Walter McWilliams and w. ]. Dupree.
Resolutions were reported and adopted in
dorsing William J. Bryan for president in
1900, the Chicago platform of 1895, the adj
ministration of Governor Joseph F. john
ston and severely condemning the coward
ly and unpatriotic policy of the Mckinley
administration with regard to Cuba. The
following was also unanimously adopted:
1--WE unanimously commend to the APP
preaching state convention for chief justice
of the supreme court the Hon. Thomas N.
Mcclellan of this county. He Is in full ac-
cord with the democratic party, is one of
the ablest judges of his day and is worthy
of the highest honor" Judge H. c. Speake
is also congratulated upon his undisputed
title to another term as circuit judge.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
ESCAM BlA,

Brewton, April 13-The county convention
was held here today with all beats repre-
scented by full delegations. Delegates to the
state convention were elected as follows:
M. A. Rabb, James Mcmillan and c. 8.
Lee. They were unnstructed, but 1t is un-
derstood will support Mcclellan for chief
Justice, and Tyson for associate judge.
Delegates to the judiciary convention are:
G. w. L. Smith, C. Y. Mayo and j. d.
Leigh. Delegates to the chancery conven-
ton were: ]. D. Curtis, C. NJ Luttrell and
j. d. Owen.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14

general assembly. Howard Slaton Doster;
clerk of court, Thomas w. Smith; super
intendent of education, DR.. L. J. Sheriff.;
for board of revenue, William Montgonl-
cry, ". D. Howard, w. A. Overstreet, w.
D. Johnson, and delegation TO slate cGp-
vention, j. B. Bell NJ NJ Smith, r.. Il.
s1uddleston, A. F. Cory; to chancery and
judiciary convention, Mac A. Smith, III. j.
Livingston, II. E. Gipson, O. Abney. No
instructions were given delegates. but they
ere in harmony with the state adn.inistra-
ton. -
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BIBB.

convention met at noon today. w. w. Law
ender was made chairman. N. H. Thomp-
son was nominated for probate Judge, Jas.
G. Oakley for circuit clerk, Charles G. Col
lier for the legislature R. H. Pratt for SUI
perintendent of education and Jones G.
Moore for senator. Delegates to the state
convention are James M. Brown, W. W.
Lavender, w. II. Steele, ]. G. Moore, and
J. c. C. Woolley are solid for Mcclellan
and Dowdell. Convention unanimously en-
dorsed Underwood for congress.
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Rilbro overwhelmingly

Gadsden, April 13.-Hon. j. A. Bilbro Will
receive the democratic nomination to sue
coed himself as judge of the Ninth judicial
circuit. He carries Etowah, Dekalb, Mar
shall and Cherokee with twenty-seven
votes. Tally carries jackson and Blount
with sixteen votes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
MnRlIE.

Mobile, April 13.-The Mobile democracy,
in convention today, endorsed Governor
Johnston's business administration, reaf-
firmed its allegiance to democratic princi-
Piles and endorsed Hon. Thomas H. Smith
for chancellor and Max Hamburger, Jr,
business manager of the Daily Herald, for
secretary of state. Mr.. Hamburger has
been for several years secretary and treas
urer of the county executive committee and
has participated prominently in every
campaign in this county for number of
years.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
DekAle.

Fort Payne, April 13-The democratic
county convention today counted the vote
cast in Saturdays primary and declared
the following men nominees, PROBATE
Judge, w. C. d. Cook; circuit court clerE'
7 r. DeShields: representative, w. T. Full
Ter: superintcndent of education, X. II.
Shaw. :, 49,
Bilbro carried the county for circuit judge
and Thos. N Mcclellan for CHIEF justice
of the supreme court.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
CALHOUN.

Admission, April 13.-The democratic coun-
ty convention at Jacksonville today Sc
lected delegates to the state, congressional
and judicial and chancery conventions. The
delegation to the state convention was in
structed for Hon. John w. Abercrombie
for state superintendent of Education. No
action was taken In regard to other state
offices. The name of Mayor F. M. Hight,
who was considered the most prominent
candidate for the nomination for probate
judge, was withdrawn from the contest and
W. A. Scarborough of this city, nominated.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
SUM I Err.

Livingston, April 13-Sumter county
convention today endorsed w. H. Seymour
for state superintendent of education,
Sprott for circuit judge and Taylor for
chancellor. 1t refused to instruct for So
licitor. The delegates to the state con-
vention are about equally divided between
Coleman and Mcclellan. They are J. J.
Hilman. r. H. Seymour, w. A. Ramsay,
NJ B. Cameron, N. Levy, ]. e. Harris W.
A. Altman, VIII Oliver, G. Grove, Hugh
Long, c., ]. Brockway.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
CHAMBERS.

La Fayette, April 13-The Chambers
county democratic convention today nom
mated a strong ticket as follows: A. j.
Driver, for probate judge; ]. Thomas Hef-
lin and ]. H. Stodghill for the legislatures
J. A. Williams, for ciruit clerk; T. D. Lun-
ford and r. c. Germany, for county COM
missioners. Delegates to the state conven-
ton were given on instructions, except for
Dowdell.
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lAUDERDALE.

Florence, April 13.-The Lauderdale coun-
ty convention today set the 18th of June
as the date for primaries. The delegates
to the state convention will go uninstructed,
but will support Mcclellan for chief JUS
tice and Simpson for associate judge. also
McDavid for secretary of state, Johnston
for governor, White for auditor, OFT for SUI
perintendent of education and Almon for
circuit Judge and Hodges for chancellor.
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CONECuH.

Evergreen, April bat the county con-
yention delegates were instructed to vote
as a unit for Johnston for governor, NC
Clelan for chief justice and Tyson for as
sociate justice. The chancery delegation
goes uninstructed, but will be for Parks.
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GREENE.

Eutaw, Ala, April 13.-The Greene county
convention met today at noon and elected
delegates to the state convention, authoriz-
ing them to vote in state. judicial and cham
Gerry conventions. Judge Wilkes Coleman
was indorsed for chief justice.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
WINSTON.

Haleyville, April 13.-Judge Banks carried
Winston county delegates to the judicial
convention at Jasper. DR.. j. c. Taylor OF
Haleyvlle and Dr. w. r. Bonds of Double
Springs are the delegates.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. With
PERFECT SUCCESS 1T sOoTHEs
the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL
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and is the best remedy for DTARRHOEA.
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
CHEROKEE.

Centre April 13.-Delegates to the state
convention are in5nucted y fofows: hor
chief justice, $. w. Coleman, l: Mcclellan,
1; J. A. Bilbro, for circuit Judge; Dowdeli
endorsed for associate justice
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14

Opelika, April 13.-The county democratic
convention in session here today selected
delegates to the state convention and
heartily Endorsed Mcclellan for justice, the
state administration and the Chicago plat
form 1t was .ee most harmonious county
convention ever held in Lee. John w. Null
lins county treasurer was chairman. The
following are the delegates: r. B. Barnes,
J. w. Mullin, T. P. Hudmon, c. P. Cole. N.
P. Renfroe, l.. r. Ogletree, H. M. Wilson,
J. l.. Tamplin, w. w. Dacid and F. Wat
kins A new county executive committee
was elected, with Hon. H. M. Wilson, ed
itor of the News, as chairman.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
DON'T BORROW TROUBLE" BUY
SAPOL|O
IT'S CHEAPER IN THE END.
Death at Columbus


Special to the Age-Hera1d.
Columbus. Miss, April 13.-Mss Matte
Love died here last night, aged about 40
years. She had been i'll some time with
consumption.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
HALE.

Greensboro, April 13.-The county con-
vention sent the delegation to Montgomery
instructed to vote as a unit for Coleman,
Knight and Judge Moore.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
MARION.

GUN, April 13-The delegates to the state
convention are w. II. Matthew'S, \. y.
Pearce, J. A. Northcut and w. H. Goioaro.
They are instructed for Mcclellan and
other silver men.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
JACKSON.

Scottsboro, April 1S.-The delegation to the
state convention goes uninstructed. The
delegation to the judicial convention will
vote for Folly.
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Chiffon.

Clinton, April 13.-Chilton county goes
solid for Mcclellan for chief justice and Nc
Morris for superintendent of education.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
TALLADEGA.

Talladega, April 1S.-The most harmon
ious convention in the history Of the demo-
cratic party of Talladeg9 county was held
today. J. E. Camp, for probate Judge; ].
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
TALLAPOOsA.

Dadeville, April 13-The delegates from
Talapoosa to the state convention will vote
as a unit for Mcclellan for chief justice.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14

Americas Greatest Medicine, Hoods Sar-
saparlla, is the best spring medicine. Try
1t this season.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14

met. He is pleasant gentleman, an able
physician. and Is recognized as the leading
authority in the treatment of all diseases
of private nature. May he live long and
enjoy the reputation he has so richly mer-
ited.-Age-Herald.
~ treat only private diseases, Syphilis,
Goporrhoea, elect, Structure, Womb Trou-
bles Lost Manhood, eta. :.
You may not know me personally II not
National bank, the. Alabama. National
bank, steiner Bros. bankers. the Jefferson
County Savings bank. all of this city. as
] cure many patieprs by mail treatment.
Write or call at my office. All consulta-
tial. Office Jefferson County bank building,
corner Second avenue and Twenty-irst ST..
Y. b. HOLLOWAY. NJ D.,
Specialist Private Diseases.
Proprietor OF Holloway's Private Medical
Dispensary. 1-1-d-w-tf
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AuIAuGA.

Prattville, April 13.-The county conven-
ton nominated for probate Judge George
Stewart Livingston; representative In the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-14
A COMPLIMENT.

Among I n g
physicians of
the city OF
Birming h a m
none have had
the experience
of DR.. Hollo-
way in the
treatment o t
private d 1 s.
eases. He lo-
Gated a n q
co1ninmenc e d
the practice Of
his special t y
in this city
years Def or Q
others C a me,
and bY hiR
skill and abill-
ty has always
stood at the
head, gaining
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-05

The authorities of this state, as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-05
KILLS HIS BROTHER,
Charles Geisler Sends a Bullet
From a Rifle With Ter
ribIe Effect.
A SOUTH ROCK ISLAND TRAGEDY
Boy Did Not Know The Gun Was
Loaded.

Weapon Accidentally Discharged Within
Ten Feet of the Vfesfm, whs Falls Dead
with a Groan-FataIity Occurs While
the Parents Are Attending the DISCIPLES
of Neighbours ChiId-A Sad and DepIOr-
abIeAnair-COrsner'sI Inquest.
Charles Geisler, aged 10, of South
Rock Island, while handling rifle
accidentally sent bullet into
the body of his 17-year-old
brother. William, inflicting instanta-
neous death. The tragedy occurred
near the bows home on Ninth street.
A sad coincidence was the fact that
the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Geisler, were following to the ceme-
terry the remains of the child of AIR.
and Mrs. Frederick Meyer, also the
victim of an accident, when the ia
tality happened.
The Geisler boys during the alb
sence of their parents, accompanied
John Koehler and Albert Stapp.
neighboring plaXnates, on little
hunt. Koehler and Stapp each car
ried a rifle.
The boys m in the roadway
short distance from the Geisler
home. John Koehler de irei drink
of water. He handed his rife to
Charles Geisler while he ran to n
pump in a nearby yard. Charles pro-
ceeded to inspect the weapon, when
suddenly it went eff. There was a
groan. and his brother placed his
hand to his heart, and fell face down.
ward to the ground dead.
A feeling of sorrow and horror came
over the brother and companions of
the deceased. Thy approached the
body, but the last spark of life had
departed. The neighbors were mott
fed, and a messenge was sent to Rock
Island after the parents of thew ctim.
Coroner Eckhart was notified, and
with jury consisting of Robert Ben
nett, Jr., NJ. NJ. Briggs, Andrew A.
johnson, Thomas Bollman, Jacob
Gloor and Anton York, held an inquest
over the body. The testimony of the
deceased's three companions and NJ.
NJ. Briggs was heard and verdict
returned that William Geisler met his
death accidentally in the manner
above stGs4ed.
DID Not Know 1t Was Loaded.
Charles Geisler told the jury he did
not know the rifle was loaded. The
bullet was of 16 calibre. 1t entered
the right breast and is thought to
have taken an angular course and
pierced his heart,
There was distressing scene on
the arrival of the parents of the
dead boy. They came home
after mourning the departure
of their neighbours child. only to
find their own healthy, handsome boy
whom they had left few hours before
a corpse. The Geisler home was
thronged all day with sympathizing
neighbors, all seeming greatly affected
over the deplerable affair. Charles
Geisler, who carried the rifle when the
fatal shot occurred. is heartbroken.
The funeral will take place at 8
o clock tomorrow morning, from the
residence, with services at 10 al the
German Lutheran church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-05

You invite disappointment when
you experiment. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are pleasant, easy, thor
ough little pills. They cure consti-
patton and sick headache just as sure
as you take them. L. II. Thomas,
A. J. Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen, drug
Pists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-05
Harvest Time
Is Here

And soon upon its heels will follow the days of
fall cleaning and the rearranging of the home.
You may may not know that there is one
place in the three cities where you can find the
latest of everything in the furniture line. Not
for few days spring and fall do they think of
their trade, but all the year round they plan to
give those who patronze them the best and
latest the market affords at fair prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-05
GREAT CROWD AT THE GROUND,
Picnic Promises Likewise to BE a Grss
suecess-speeches.


Picnic Promises Likewise to BE a Great
success-speeches.
People began swarming to the pic
nie grounds. Huber's garden, on Mo-
line avenue and the Harper
and Robinson tract adjoining as
soon as the parade had passed.
aud vast numbers soon swelled into a
multitude, the feature of the day.
demonstration there promising to be
as much of a success as the parade.
Street cars are running in 2-minute
time to the grounds and the attend
ance promises to be even larger to-
night than it was this afternoon.
A speakers stand had been erected
Harper a. d RObinson's grove w
ii. Schillinger. president of the Rock
Island Industrial Home association.
officiated as chairman The opening
address was delivered by Mayor Ale
dill, of Rock Island. who spoke as
follows:
Mayer MesDrs Address
The authorities of this state, as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-05

IT. & T., - the new brand of coffee
introduced by the Thomson & Taylor
Spice company, is in perfect keeping
with the firm-the best.