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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

They do not indicate any purpose Of
holding the bill in the senate with
this purpose in view, but they now as
sert it to be their intention to debate
the bill at length or at least TO the ex-
tent necessary to present their views
fully TO the country.
How much time will be necessary
for the democratic suggestions in COM
mittee cannot be fOretOld. 1t would
not, however, he very surprising if the
bill should not be up for debate
before the last days of the week.
IN he meantime the senate will de-
vote it's time miscellaneous ques-
tons. Monday win be given up for
the postoffice appropriation bill INK
speeches Will be made 10y nator
Faulkner, Butler, PettfgreW and 9TH
erS.
HOUSE FORECAST.
No definite programme for house
procedure during the present week is
fixed, if the president shall send to-
morrow a message to congress, review
ing the operations Of the American
fleet in Philippine waters and recon-
mending a vote of thanks to Acting
Admiral Dewey, the house will immed-
lately act unanimously in response to
the suggestion of the president. Then,
unless unforeseen developments arise,
the house will devote the day to the
consideration of matters affecting the
district of Columbia.
On Tuesday the Committee on for
eign affairs probably will report a joint
resolution providing for the annexa-.
ton Of the Hawaiian islands. 1t will
have the support Of all republicans and
some democratic members of the COM
mittee and furthermore, in view of
what seems a recently growing senti-
ment here favorable to a policy Of col
onization, it's passage by the house this
week without very strong resistance
is likely.
The volunteer immune bill, passed
last week by the senate is upon the
speakers table and will be considered
and passed during this week., though
not without some opposition.
The general deficiency bill is prac-
tically completed but will hardly be re-
ported this week.
Very little progress has been made
upon the appropriation bills now in
conference, owing to the fact that Sen
ator Allison, chairman of the senate
committee on appropriations, is also on
the senate committee on nance, and
his attention is being monopolized by
the latter committee's consideration of
the revenue bill. Consequently. final
action upon the appropriation bills,
now in conference, will be delayed un-
til the revenue bill is reported. Gen
orally members of the house will make
an effort to secure the passage of local
bills in which they are particularly in
terested.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
SIXTY THOUSAND TROOPS.
Including Many Thousand Volunteers
to be Landed i'm Cuba.

Washington, May 8-The Washington
Post tomorrow will say:
Between 60, 900 and so, 900 men will
be landed on Cuban soil at once They
will wear the uniform of the United
States and they will not return until
they have defeated the Spanish forces
on the island and the American flag
floats as proudly over Havana as it
does over the ruins of the Cavite fort
ress in Manali harbor.
This is the idea of the military adj
visero of the administration and the
president has approved the plans.
The first section of the army to in
wade Cuba will be the $50 0 or 5000
troops that are now assembled at New
Orleans and Tampa. They are all reg
ulars and most of them are men who
have seen fighting on the plains. They
are seasoned, disciplined, effective.
They will be followed at once by an
other army of so, 900 volunteers, who
will be concentrated at southern ports
quickly as the trains a carry them
and will be transported as fast as the
necessary ships "a be collected. 1t is
estimated that it will take at least 800
vessels to move this immense army to
Cuba.
Nearly everything that fioats has al
READY Deen secured ny the government
and last night the wires were hot in
all directions, directing contracts to be
closed Immediately in all the princi-
pal seaport towns
Other details of the great expedition
have been arranged. Within forty
eight hours there will be 1000 wagons
at Tampa and II, 600 mules. Several
hundred anbulances will also be hur-
ried to Tampa. They may be needed.
Battles are not all like the n which
has just been fought in Manila.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

Admiral SIMPSONS Fleet Believed 10
Have Met the Spanish Squadron He,.
terday-Terrinc Canonnading OF the
Coast of San Domingo

New York, May s.-The World has
received the following copyrighted
cablegrar from George Bronson Rea,
dated Peurto Plata, San Domingo.
May 9Th:
Dominican officials report heavy can
nonading off the north OF Monte Cristi,
about fifty miles from here.
1T is believed here that Rear Ad-
miral SIMPSONS squadron is engag-
ing the Spanish Cape Verde fleet. The
firing began about 9 o'clock his morn
ing and was terrific. The American
fleet was due TO arrive in Porto Rican
waters yesterday afternoon. The
Spanish fleet was expected at about the
same time.
He will, after destroying the Span
ism ships, begin a strict blockade, and
If necessary he will lombard and cap
ture Porto Rico.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
The Captured Spanish Spy.

Washington, May s.-Chief Wflkie, Of
the treasury secret service, today ex-
pressed his unqualified belief in the guilt
of the man arrested at his direction last
night as a Spanish spy. The mans name
is not Rawlings, as originally announced,
but George Downing. apparently about SO
years of age. Mr.. Wilkie tells an inter
esting story of the mans doings lately
and Of the steps which led up to his ar
rest.
Downing" he says, sis an Englishman
by birth but is a naturaliZed American
and was formerly chief yoeman on the
cruiser Brooklyn. His discharge from
that ship dates about two months ago.
Our Information shows that on last Fri
day he had a conference with Lieutenant
CarranZaS, who was a naval attache of
Spanish minister Polo. and who was then
at Toronto. He furnished Garranzas gen.
eral information about the navy and par
ticularly about the Brooklyn.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
Wrong With the Cincinnati.

Madrid, May S.-An official dispatch
from Havana says wreckage belonging
to the Cincinnati has washed ashore
and it Is believed some accident may
have happened to her. Captain General
Blanco's dispatches add that it is be-
lieved the Cincinnati has f~Oundered
Key West, Fla, May 8.-There is no
foundation for Captain General Blan-
co.'s dispatch to Madrid, as to the Uni
ted States cruiser Cincinnati. She has
been lying here several days, n moth
ing is wrong with her.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

builder because it is the best blood r~emedy-the
only one, in fact, which is purely vegetable, and
guaranteed to contain not a particle of arsenic. mer-
curry, potash, or chemical of any kind. S. S. S. is
far ahead Of other blood remedies, for it does SO
much more. 1t promptly reaches and cures deep
seated, obstinate blood diseases, which other rene
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
Especial to The Messenger.)

New Bern, n. c., May AT the DEM
ocratic convention of Craven county,
held here today, resolutions were pass
Third district o Charles R. Thomas,
and the delegates were so instructed.
Jones county also instructed for him.
The resolutions We're passed enthusi-
astically and unanimously
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
NO REST ON SUNDAY
For Officials Of the Various Government De-
partments in War Times.
No NEWS FROM SAMPSON'SFLEET

Board i'm Sesson.-General Miles and the Adiutant General Hard
at Work--The Spanish Squadron No Match ain Armament
for Admiral SIMPSONS Fleet..House ito Pass Reso.
luton for Hawaiian observation-disclosures
sional Forecasts for the Week.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
| he
Purifier

at this critical p~eriod-one which will purify and
build up the system at the same time. For this pur-
pose nothing can compare with Swifts Specific
Is. S. S.. A few bottles just now will thoroughly
cleanse the blood and renovate and strengthen the
system, improve the appetite, and impart new life
and vigor to the entire body. 1t is the best system
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

cry one at this season of the year.
nergy and depressed, listless feel
ing which takes possession of the
system every spring and summer
is caused by an impure condi-
ton of the blood. The accumu-
lated impurities of a year combat
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

>. >. y, and do not be imposed
upon by accepting an inferior ar.
ticle without merit or reputation
A larger profit to an unscrupu-
lous dealer will induce him to offer
you a substitute composed of HARM
full drugs and chemicals. S. S. S.
is natures remedy, being made from
roots and herbs
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

Men and medicines are judged by
what they do. The great cures by
Hoods Sarsaparilla give it a good name
everywhere.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

natures store-house. It is not a
drug-shop preparation, and no
tinkering drug-clerk can initiate
it by mixing a few chemicals
from his stock. Remember that
there is no substitute for S. S.
blood remedy. 1t is truly tn,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

dies have no effect whatever upon. It mat
tiers not what other treatment has failed,
S.. S. S. cures Catarrh, Eczema, ScrofuAa.
Rheumatism, Cancer, and Contagious Blood
Poison, even in their worst stages. Insist on
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10
SYSTEM
BUILDER

natures effort to throw them of, a struggle
to which the system is unequal, unless
properly assisted. Boils and pimples and
an incessant WEAKNESS tell the story. The
appetite fails just when a good one is needed,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

the energies relax, and an unSpeak-
able languor pervades the wornout
body. Every one knows the i'm
p~ortance of thoroughly cleansing
the blood and purifying the system
and thus avoiding the deadly ty-
phoid fever and other dangerous
diseases which crowd the path Of
summer. But it is equally impor-
tant that the right remedy be taken
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-10

No g. Is as handsome as she thinks
some man thinks she L..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
SUNDAY SERVICES.

mHSoTIcE-C Church notices are published free
as an accommodation to the churches. The
publishers request that they be sent to the
office by 600 p. m. on the day before publica-
ton. written legibIy and as briefly as possible;
telephone
ALI. SOULS CHURCH (Universalist). Dering,
Rev. F. T. Nelson, pastor. Preaching at 10.45
a. m by the pastor. Sunday school at 12.i 10.
Junior Union at 4, Y. P. G. q. at 7.l5.
ABYssINIAN Cong. CHURCH. 81 Newbury
street. Rev. Theo. A. Smythe, pastor. Preach
ing at a. H. and 7.30 p: m. Sunday school
after morning service. c. E. prayer meeting at
$50 p. N. All are invited II
A. III. E. ZION MISSION. Rive. S. W. Hutch
ingS, pastor. Preaching at 10. IS a. Ill., Sunday
school at IL m. Preaching at 7.45 D. m. All are
invited
BETHEL CHURCH, 2S5 Fore street-Rev.
Francis Southworth. pastor. Residence los
Newbury street. Services at 1880 a. M, 3 and
TO p. m. Preaching service in the afternoon
All are welcome. u
BETHANY CONG CHURCH, South Portland
Preaching at 10.45 a. m. and Z. 30 p. ne. by REV;
w. II. II. McAister of Portland. Sunday school
at 1916 pm. All are welcome.
CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH, (Universalist)-
M Subject Of sermon. 1.-The Hour that Com
eth,' followed by the ommunioa service
Junior Y. P. q. L. 5.46. Y. P. G. q. p. IN.
CONGRESS ST.. N. E. CHURCH-Rev. W. f.
Berry, pastor. Sunday school at 1880 a. m.
At p. m preaching by Rev. E. o. Thayer
D. ID. Social meeting at 7.S0 p. m. All are in
vited.
list.) Rev. DR.. Blanchard, pastor. Service at
10. so a. m. The pastor will of6ciate. Sunday
school IL N. Y. P. @. u. 6. 80 D. m.
CHURCH GF CHRIST. Scientist, 65D Congress
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Thursday morning Mr.. Harry Harmon,
who works for ]. L. Rice the grocer, and
two companions, hired sailboat of john
son and started on sail to Cheabeague
Island. They reached the island all right,
and in the afternoon started for home
The wind was very fresh and squally. and
when off the back side of the island, the
boat, having no fixed ballast, went over.
The young men managed to cling on the
bottom of the boat and made signals of
distress. These were seen, after about an
hour, by some men on the island who
came out and rescued them and brought
them to Portland. They had a narrow
escape from downing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
A THOUSAND RINGS

To select from. Diamonds, Opals. Pearls,
Rubys and ali other precious stones. Engage
ment and Wedding Rings speciality. Largest
stock In the city. MCKINNEY. the Jeweler.
Monument Square. mar19du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
VIII. KoHLING's ELEGANT sTooE

W. II. KOHLING'S ELEGANT STOCK.
Mr.. W. H. 1ohling, the fashionable
tailor, makes an announcement In our
advertising columns this morning we'll
worth careful perusal. For many years
now Mr.. Kohling has maintained high
reputation for the stylish cut, and ad :
mirahle fit, of his clothes, while his stock
of goods1 cannot be excelled for variety
and for choice material this side of Bos.
ton and will favorably compare with
those of tho best taiors in that city.
1t becomes imperative for those who
wish to have their fall suits ready for the
cooler weather togselect their clothes and
thus be prepared when the time comes
and not rush Up at the last momsnt when
Mr.. Kohling Is crowded with orders.
Besides most desirable imported patterns
in suft,ngs MY. Kohling has most desir-.
able Ane of czesnoatinga. Now is the
time to see all shese pattarns and make
selection beforesthe most desirable have
been taken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

Tor SALE Or TO LET-Two story house and
Il lot of 5000 feet of land. Inquire at 80 B
STREET. City. 1913
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
OBITUARY.
FRANK G. REED.

After protraoted illness, Frank G..
Reed passed away Thursday evening at his
home on Waterviflestrest.T The deceased was
a printer learning his trade in the
PRESS office. Since the completion of
his apprenticeship he had been employed
in several of the Portland newspaper
composing rooms. he was
very popular with his
associates, and when the inroads of con-
sumption forced him to take Co his bed
several months ago there was general sor-
row among them. He was but 25 years
and months of age. He leaves a sister
ana grandparents to mourn his loss, who
have the heartfelt sympathy of his
friends in their bereavement. He was q
member of Portland Typographical
Union, No. g.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

NOR SALE-Building lots at Oakdale. The
Il Deering Land company offers for sale
on favorable terms desirable building lots
on William, Pitt and Fessenden streets, Oak
dale. Apply to CHAS. C. ADAMS. Treas
urer, 81 Exchange street, Portland.
je6C1octeows
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
SUNDAY EXCURSION TO HARPS-
WE'LL AND HIGH HEAD.

Steamer Aucocisco will make the last
Sunday exorsion for the season next
Sunday. October End, to High Head, a
beautiful place in Harpswell bay, where
the Portland Cadets go on their annual
encampment. The steamer will leave
Portland pier at 1918 a. M. making
regular landings on the way to Harps-
well and Baiiey's island, and stop about
two hours at High Head for dinner and
sight seeing. g.
Passengers should take picnic dinners,
or can get them at Mr. Cummings. High
at $50 n. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

CHESTNUT STREET CHURCH. [MethOdis
Episcopa)- Luther Freeman, pastor
Residence 4ss Cumberland ST. At 1870 a. m
reception of members and administration of the
LORDS Supper. Sunday school at 1..0 p. m
League meeting $50 =. m. Gospel service al
7.OOpm Ali are welcome.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
GOING HOME.

Jasper Richardson, one of the soldiers
who has been i'll with typhoid fever at
the Eye and Ear infirmary for over a
month, was discharged Thursday and re.
turned to his home in this city. Yester-
day Privates William Wells of Canton.
Joseph Woods and Il. B. Farnum left tie
infrmary for their homes.
The soldiers at the Maine General hos.
pital are all getting along nicely.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
GETTYSBU RG, LURAY, WASHING
TDN.

Over the battlefield of Gettysburg,
through the picturesque Blue mountains
via Hager and "A ntietam. and down
the historic Shenandoah valley to the
unique caverns of Luray, thence across
the rolling hills of Virginia to Washing
ton is the route of the Pennsylvania rail-
road personally conducted tour which
leaves Boston. October 81. Round trip
rate from Boston, including all necessary
expenses, $36. Itineraries and further in
formation of D. N. Bell, Tourist Agent,
205 Washington street. Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
WIT ANO WISDOM.
It Will Surprise You.

In order to prove the great merit of Ely's
Cream Balm, the most effective cure for Catarrh
and Cold in Head, your druggist will supply a
generous 10 cent trial size or we will mail for
10 cents. Full size, 80 cents.
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST., N. Y. City.
Elys Cream Balm has completely cured me
of catarrh when everything else failed. Many
acquaintance have used it with excellent re-
substituted W. Stevens, Caldwell, Ohio
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH.

Tomorrow evening the church service
at this chu crh will be resumed. MIR. G.
E. Wyer will conduct the chorus choir.
Mrs HeHgan will assist the choir as SOLO
list. Mr.. W. Fl. Davis will preside at the
organ, apd the pastor will commence a
series of bEief Sunday evening addresses
on Gospel themes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
PAST OHANCELLORS' A
TON.

The bylaws of the Portland, Maine,
Past Chancellors' Association were
amended at the last meeting by inserting
the word Second" in place of First, |
where it occurred in Article v, Sections
l and 2, and therefore the next regular
meeting will occur October 10th.
The association will give a supper COM
plimentary to the Supreme Representa-.
tives and the Grand Chancellor, which
will be served at 2 Up. m. sharp, at K. Of
P. Hall
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

If you are going to New York on a
short business trip. why not wait for the
excursion announcedby the Boston G.
Albany for Tuesday, Oct. 4. The fare is
only $500 for the round trip and you can
have two full days in New York.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01
YESTERDAY MORNINGS FIRE.

The alarm of fire from box 81 about 2
O'Clock yesterday morning was for
small blaze under boiler in store Nos.
80 and SO York street, with slight dam
age. The fire was extinguished by the
chemical.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

THO LET-House with II rooms, No. 81 Dan
forth ST., arranged for two families or for
lodging or boarding house. near High st.
Price $3.50 per mouth. including water. Also
other rents from SO to $50, and whole houses.
Call and Investigate. MS. GARDINER 1874
Middle st. PSI
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

mo LET-Lower rent of 8 rooms with bath,
Il steam heat and other modern improve
meuts, located near High and Congress SITS.
Also several other very desirable rents in this
vicinity. Particulars Real Estate office. First Ma
tional Bank Building, FREDERICK S. VAIL.
28-1
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FNlO LET-A front parlor and small room en-
l. suite; also front chamber. Hot water heat
and gas bath room &c eo mps For
Place. 27-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

WINSLOW FISH & GAME CLUB.
The Winslow Fish and ssGame Club, of
which Hon. E. B. WinsIow of this city
is President, will be at home in their
camp on the shore of Loon Lake, Range
lev Me-, for the next few weeks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

EOR RENT-Cozy house, convenient to Lin
coin Park, containing rooms with large
$500. Also an exceptional rent near Cumber-
land ST of rooms. in good repair only $12. 90.
Particulars Real Estate office, First National
Bank Building, FREDERICK S. VAIL.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

mo LET-A furnished house in the western
part of the city for the winter. Apply at
room %, Y. M. c. A. building. sep2sf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

EOR RENT Convenient tenements in good
Il condition, suitable for small family, No.
South street and No. Sc Myrtle street.. For
terms apply to w. X. s. A. Z. NEAL, room No.
/, Portland Savings Bank Building, No. SO Ex-
change street. 301
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

nor RENT--On Federal street, opposite
l. Lincoln Park, two very desirable tenements,
rooms each. Apply to H. S. BRYANT, Is2
Middle st. SOL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

ITO LBT-After October 1st house 1856 Cumber-
Il land street, nine rooms besides bath and
laundry viii be placed IN first class condition.
J. W. DEERING. 80 West st., or P. j. DEER
ING, 1914 Cumberland st. Ell
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

TITO LET-At West End, very desirable new
IL one and half story house; rooms large
with your neighbors and live alone; rent very
low. W. P. CARR, Room 8. Oxford Building.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

'EO LET-Lower rent at No 50. also upper
Il lent at 81 Oxford St.. rooms each, in first
class condition; rent reasonable. Call at No.
1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

ITO LETT Fremont Place, two small rents
i in first class order: Inquire of E. PONCE,
corner Market and Milk St. 27-1
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TOILET.

no LET-Upper tenement 20 Crescent St..
rooms. hot and cold water bath, open fire.
place; rent $780, Apply A. c. LIBBY s. CO.,
AZ 1-2 Exchange St Ii
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

THIS Is to certify that VIM. Harrington has
l. cleaned ms paper and has done the finest
fob ever had. and he is an artist In his line OF
Also cleans fresco and oil. G. L. SHAW
Orders lelt for one week at Rubg's Restaurant,
s. Exchange street. 30l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

THO LET-Lower fiat of rooms, 1876 Grant
IL ST., price $lO Inquire at house. 3O-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

TOR SALE-On high land in Deering, a
10000 feet Of land; steam heat bath roo ON;
cemented cellar. piazza, bay windows ETC.
Near schools. stores and electrics. VIII be
sold at bargain if taken at once. Terms
easy. DALTON & CO., AS IL Congress street,
28-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-01

WANTED-A married man to work on a
w poultry farm and take entire charge
Must furnish satisfactory references, be sober
for the right man; we want nlan we can keep
for several years. Address POULTRY FARM
Err, Press office. 391