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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22


A business man is not the most pa
tient creature in the world. He can
not wait to hear any long-drawn-out
story of the cause OF his ailment. He
doesn't care two straws about fine
spun theory of how he should treat
himself. THAT" he will tell you,
"has nothing to do with the case" He
wants to be we'll II he can be cured,
write out a prescription and send in
your bill So, here's the frat part Of
the prescription.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery is a microbe hunter and killer
Many persons Of scrofulous blood en-
courage the breaking out of unsightly
sores to prevent the disease going to
the lungs. There is no need of this
state of dread aud discomfort. Purify
the blood. 1t can be done. Golden
"a, Medical Discovery" will cure SO per
i0TMR all consumptive cases, slso Of
,MIl her lingering bronchial, throat
UUmAng diseases.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
A Modern Maid.

Gam I the first girl you ever
loved ?" she asked him, more as a
matter of habit than anything else.
81 cannot tell lie" said he. "You
sre not. You are simply the best OF
the bunch" ..|...
Being a modern maid, she was con
tent with that.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
MONEY BURNED.
Five Thousand Dollars in Curren-
cy Put Into a Stove.

j. Il. Laird, merchant of Kirk
wood, ILL.,, drew $4,000 in currency
from the bank and hid it among some
old papers in his house. His young
daughter, in cleaning up the room,
threw the paper containing the money
in the stove and it was destroy ed.
The amount represented many years'
saving. .".
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
Alcohol for Japan.

Another train load of alcohol billed
to Japan has been sent West. 1t will
be used in. the manufacture of smoke
less powder. The were eleven cars
of 65 barrels each, or 62,920 gallons,
Recently an order was received for
a large supply of spirits to be shipped
to Great Britain.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
We Want at Once

RnUU Iersl reliable statesmen to sell our
gplete line OF fupplies fer thresh-
ere, mills, factories, engines, etc.
Steady and profitable work all year
round. Address The Crown Supply
Co, Cleveland, Ohio. 1927
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Rear Admiral Dewey has contract
ed with Hong Kong wreckers for the
recovery of the steel gunbosts Isla
de Luzon, Isla dc Cuba and Don Juan
de Austria, sunk in Manila hsrbor
May l.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

ees>e>eeeh Covington and Cincinnati
ffer Railway Company has filed
.IIIENn the United Ststes Court at
~ tnnsti to permanently enioin tie
. pf Covington from collecting tax
Fl the Chesapeake and Ohio bridge
- lated by the company.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
What It Would Mean.

Annexation of the Philippines
would mean the injection of 100000
Asistlcs iuto the American body po-
litic.---Kansas City Times.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

A movement 10 on foot to form a
strong combination Of the river coal
mines about Pitt.burg, with their
floating property ...
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

To cure cold in one day take
Laxative Bromo Quiniue Tablets. No
cure, no pay. For sale by al drug
gists, 7-26t
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

John w. Kelley, the inv nter of the
Keeiev motor, died of pneumonia at
Philadelphia.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

CURE rheumatism by taking
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, which by neu-
tralizing the acid in the blood perma-
nently relieves aches and PAINS,
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Wrights Celery Tea regulates the
liver and kidneys, cures constipation
and sick headache. Csc at all druggists.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Wright's Celery Tea cures constIpa.
tion, sick headaches. Csc at druggists.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

OUR MOTTO IS: Quick sales and
small profits.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

We are headquarters for goods in
our line.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Old papers for salelat this Office.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

We have a few Carpets at less than
cost. Call and look through our
stock.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Mrs.. Sarah Willis went TO Catron's
store Monday.-Maytown Correspon,
deut. Why did she go?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Tin Cups, 1c each.
Glasses, &c each.
2 lbs Nails, &c.
Palm Leaf Fans, 1c each.
3 Pieces Toilet Sets, 500.
2 Pie Pane, DC.
Tin Cans, Mason Cans.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

filed with JOY at finding her mother. The
rest Of the happening is best told IN the
mothers own words. She said:
con the 18th OF Sept, 1896, while In the
bloom Of health, Beatrice was suddenly and
severely afflicted with spinal meningitis
Strong and vigorous before, In five weeks
she became feeble and suffered from para
lytIc stroke which twisted her head back TO
the side and made It impossible for her to
move a limb. Her speech, however, was not
We called IN our family doctor,
one Of the most experienced and successful
practitioners IN the city He considered
the case a very grave one Before long lit
tie Beatrice was compelled to wear a plaster
paris Jacket. Prominent physicians were
consulted, electric batteries were applied,
but no benefit was noticed until we tried
DR.. Williams PinE-Pills for Pale People.
BUSY IN my kitchen one afternoon ] was
startled BY the CRY Of Mamma from little
Beatrice who was creeping towards me. /
had placed her on an ImprOvlsed bed IN the
parlor. She became tired Of waiting for me
to come back and made up her mind 70 60 to
me. 50 her story My Pink Pills made me
walk which she tells everyone who comes TO
our house, was then for the first time veri-
fed She has walked ever since. She has
now taken about nine boxes Of the pills and
her pale and pinched face has been growing
rosy, and her limbs gained strength day by
day She sleeps all night long now, while be
fore taking the pills she could rest but few
hours at a time" DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People are sold by all druggists.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
HOODS pills cure an Liver MS 3 cent
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
some short Sentences Which Contain
Some Truth and More Than
q Little wit.

It's easy for the man who has no credit to
keep ont Of debt
A defective hammock has caused many
fond lovers to fall out.
Some men manage to talk great deal
and without saying anything.
Every dog has his day-but the cat has
monopoly on the nights
The turtle may be slow, but he usually
gets there II time Tor the soup
A woman seldom cares anything about the
answers to questions she asks.
The man who seeks damages IN court IS
sure to get what he's looking for.
Nothing makes a woman so mad as having
something to say and no one to listen.
An old maid says she never married be
cause she couldn't find man to sutton
Taking time BY the fOrelock causes lots Of
EoTTy about things that never happen
About two-thirds Of the credit a man gets
for doing things rightly belongs TO others
When q man proposes to a woman IN fun
and Is accepted for joke the foundation for
real trouble has been laid.
The average mans head contains about
$4,000 hairs. A woman often has more, but
many OF them are not Indigenous Chicago
Evening News.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
ATARDY REcRoEIEe-
The Frugal Housewife Fans q We
tim 70 the vines OF the CRAFTY
street FendoF-

f'Ste-raW-berries, nice -rPe ste1sJEsbeT-
RES" shouted the street vendor as his
horse logged slowly through Baglsy ave
nue-
How much are theys'' asked the pretty
young housewife who had hailed the ped
der BY waving a towel
Ten cents quart, nam Al Michigan
strawberries, and the deW's on 'em yet
nam"
"But I want bushel. I'm going to have
a sort Of a strawberry festival Just among
my relations, and wouldn't run out Of
them for the world. How much for Z
bushelg'
Three and a half, nam"
TOO much. You'll have to do better than
that OF III try some one else"
an throw of a quarter he said. and
she nodded so that her voice might not
betray her exultations Then he carried IN
81 Of the little measures that have the waist
band about two inches from the bottom,
received his money and did not linger.
Three minutes later the little woman rushed
in the street, her eyebrows knitted and her
dimpled hands clenched, one over 4 lead
pencil and the other over a cTumpled piece
Of paper. But the peddler had vanished
Detroit Free Press
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
A YOUTHFUL REAsoNER.
He Applies His Study Of Natural His
tory to the Solution Of a Sci
entfnc Problem

Johnny" exclaimed Mr.. Blykins, what
are you doingE
Thinking, SIT"
''HOW dare you waste your time thinking,
when you ought to be studying your les
son :"
81 was thinking about my lesson"
f'What book are you engaged II peTusing
at this timez' inquired the old gentleman
Natural history.
fAh, a very useful and interesting study.
It broadens the ideas and assists IN taking
the mind from the customary cares OF life
without the danger of decentralization which
sometimes attends frivolous forms OF diver
SION"
eyes, sir"
Glow far along have you. proceeded in
the study of natural history"
''Tm learning about amphibiOus animals
now"
"And highly interesting branch Of the
animal kingdom Can YOU name an am
phibious animal-one with which we are
al familiarZ" And Mr. Blykins folded his
hands before him and gazed at his son with
a look Of wise expectancy.
81 think so. Is man an animalE'
In the scientific sense, yes.
"And an amphibiOus animal Is one that
consumes both CIR and water?
Eyes"
''Then a man Is one. If he weren't, what
would be the use of having any soda fOun-
tains Washington Star.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

The heart Of this wonderful reg5a q
L1ouutalus, sa.zesz cad streams = trazezzez
Railroad, and to more fully inform the pub.
lie regarding its beauties and easy means q
access the Passenger Department. has issued
q book entitled eIn the Adirondack hOun.
tains," describing IN detail each resort, and
containing also a large nap IN c0lOrs giving
= list Of hotels, camps, lakes, etc, together
with their location; i has also issued large
folder, with map, entitled, he Adirondack
Mountains and How to Reach Them CIV
ing complete Information regarding stage
lines, steamers, hotels, etc.
A copy Of the book viii be sent to any adj
dress on receipt Of two 2-eent stamps, OF the
folder for enc 2-cent stamp, by GEORGE II.
DANIELS, General Passenger Agent Grand
Central Station, New York
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
A TRAVELLERS TESTIMONY.
What He Carried on the Cars.
To Take when Travelling.

Every traveller knows that continuous
journeyiuE on the railroad is very apt to
derange the system N some way In spite
of springs and soft seats there Is a contiu-
nous lar and vibration. which acts upon
the nervous system, and produces results
varying somewhat, according TO the
strength Of the traveller or his predisposi-
tiou TO some specific ailmeut- The most
common consequence OF continuous car
riding IS cCusti patton And this condition
invariably produces headache, and tends
to blllOusuess- ]. J. Converse, St Louis
Mo- found a way to avoid the evil effects
Of constipation, to which he was subject
when travelling He carried with him
the pill that will 3" cure constipation and
all its sequent suferiugs. This is what
he says:
travelling on the cars tends to cousti-
patton with me, but by using Dr. J. c,
Ayers Pills moderately, my bowels are
kePtiu healthy action. They also prevent
headEche-"-J- J. CONVERSE St Louis, No.
Dr.. Ayers Pills are good for constipation
under all circumstances and conditions
They have cured long standing eases after
every other medicine had failed Rev
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

Francis B. Harlovve, Of Atlanta, Ca, fur
nishes case in point. He writes;
For some years past, was subject to
constipation, from which I suffered in
creasiug Inconvenience, in spite of the
use OF medicines Of various kinds, until
some months ago, when I began taking
Dr. J. c Ayers Pills They have entirely
corrected the cOstiye habit. and vastly
improved my general health (REy.l
FRANCIS B. HARLOyyE, Atlanta, Ca.
Constipation Is. perhaps, the most seri-
Gus physical evil of to-day 1t IS like the
Octopus, that gTappies its victim and
fastens its teutaCles on trunk and limbs
one after another, until at last, incapable
Of longer resistance, the helpless being
succumbs to his frightful foe CoustiPa-
tiOu IS the beginning OF many Of the most
murderOus maladies. the clogged system
becoming charged with POisOns that affect
the liver and kidneys, and PROSTATE
the entire being mentally, morally, and
physically Dr. Ayers Pills will cure
constipation IF you doubt II send for Dr..
Ayers CuTeboOk, free. containing the
testimony Of those cured by this remedy.
Address J. & Aver Co, Lowell, Mass.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
soME Kansas HAPPEEIHcs


The state auditor has furnished the
state treasurer with 8 statement Of
taxes due the state AZ the close Of the
year ended June 80. The bulk Of the
taxes are for 1897, but IN some in-
stances they run back several years.
LeavenwOrth's delinquent taxes run
back to 1867. The taxes of Seward,
Kearney and Greedy run back to 1890;
those of Wichita to 1891; Of Meade,
Miami, Rush, Haskell and WyandOtte
70 1892 Miami county now has suit
in the supreme court growing out OF
the taxes Following is a list show
ing the total amount from each county:
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
a BaId-TTended RenIv.

A naval officer very well and favorably
known in London has for some unknown rea-
son been advanced in his profession very
slowly, though he has grown gray IN the
service, and, indeed, lamentably bald Re
Gently one Of his Juniors was bold enough
to question him as to his remarkable alb
sence Of hair.
'How comes it that you are 50 very bald 81
The officer replied promptly and with
much vindictiveness:
young man, you would be bald think.
If you had had men stepping over your head
for years IN the way have. London Judy.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

just as the strings Of musical instrument
get out Of tune through lack Of care and
break out into ear-torturing discords when
touched, so the human nerves get out OF
tune, and make everybody miserable that
comes in contact with them Every tobacco
users nerves are out OF tune more orless,
and the real tobaccO-siaye's nerves are re
Taxed 70 the utmost. No-TO-Bac Is the tun-
ing-key which tightens the nerves, makes
them respond quickly to the emotions, Re
sulting IN the happiness Of all. No-TO-Bac
guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong. We advise all tobaccO-Users to
take No-TO-Bac.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

The lake and rail arrangements OF the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad for this year are prae-
tlcally the same as were IN effect IN 1897
Freight for Lake Superior ports Is sent by
way OF the Northern Steamship Company
and the OWensziine Is used for the Lake
Michigan ports. The trans-lake Erie ar
rangements are with the DetrOTt.Steam Nav
igation Company between Cleveland and
Detroit and the Ashley & Dustin Line and
the Michigan & Ohio Car Ferry Company
between Sanduslzy. and Detroit.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

He ground his teeth.
Yet there was nothing to indicate that he
was angry.
Still he continued to grind his teeth with
great persIstency.
The grinding was done with one Of those
patent buzz saws that dentists use, and every
now and then it seemed as If the patient
would swear If it were not foE the rubber
dam in his mouth. And at that there was
something IN his g1rgles that seemed to in
dictate that the dam was not all rubber
Chicago Post
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
VIII q TroweI.

Those people who are anxious to dive into
the mysteries Of freemasonry are recon-
mended to become initiated into the famous
order, and not to do as a callow youth Is said
to have done recently. Anxious to learn
what are the responsibilities and duties at
taching to membership, he purchased book
entitled Masonry Dams" He is still IN the
dark about the nature of a freemason's oath,
but he ought % know a good deal about OBJ
structing the flow of water.-MOoushine
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
- AIIen,s FoofEnse.

A powder to be shaken into the. shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. IF you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
FOOt-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feeS,
blisters and callOus spots. Relievescornsand
bunions Of all painand gives rest and comfort.
Try it to-day Sold by all drug gists an shoe
stores for z5c. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy, y. Y.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

The NJ, X 6 I. Railroad company
is endeavOring to prove to the supreme
court that a man who permits the
weeds to grow in his field is guilty Of
contributing negligence, in event that
fire is started from the engine and
does damage to the premises Ira
Steinberger owns a farm near Erie
through which the railroad runs. An
engine set fire to the weeds in Stein
berger's field, and the FIRE spread to
an orchard and destroyed it Stein
berger sued for damages in the NeOshO
county district court and got a judg-
ment for s., 600. The railroad appeals,
claiming that Steinberger-i IN permit
ting his weeds to grow, was guilty of
contributing negligence and is, there
fore, not entitled to damages
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
Many People Cannot DrinI-

coffee at night. It spoils their sleep. yen
can drink Grain-O when you please andsleep
bike 8 top For Grain-0 does not stimulate;
It nOurishes, cheers and feeds. Yet It looks
and tastes ike the best coffee For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
IS the perfect drink Made from pure
grains. Get package from your grocer to
day Try It IN place Of coffee IS and 25c-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
Have You 9. 90, Brother,

Husband or Lover in the Army OF Navy?
Mail him TODAY 25c. package of Aliens
Foot Ease, a powder for the feet All who
march, walk or stand need It It cures ach-
ing, tired, sore, swollen, sweating feet, and
can't Blister, get Sore or CallOus where
Aliens FOOt-Ease Is used. 10000 teSti-
mOnials- All druggists and shoe stores sell
Il, 25c- Sample sent FREE. Address Allen
s Olmstead, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
- - - I-rnhIbItIon.

Attorney General Boyle has sent his
reply to the secretary Of the state tenn
Perance union, outlining his position
On the prOhibitOry law. Mr.. Boyle
says that he is a resu bmissiOnist, and
viii not appoint assistant attorney
generals to assist IN enforcing thu
law, but that when It becomes his dut,r
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

r. = said that TresfsrE CAPITALISTS are ccz-
teuplatIEg TIE orgaulzaticu q great b.
cycle company which hopes to make first
class wheels and sen them az low as SIC
Whether this be true or not, the fact re-
mans that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters L
fiTst-elass remedy for the stomach, liver and
blood, and the price puts It within every
body's reach to be ven and strong. For
fever and ague It Is specific.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
a Credit to the Family.

f'That's a pretty big assignment CLICKED
the-city. editors hen, contemplating the Is
eggs in the nest, "but I'm going to try to
cover 1t
And about three weeks later she led a
column OF chicks proudly into the city edi-
tors garden.-Chicago Tribune.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

Arthur Jones, aged l6, a printer, an
Mary Leichman, aged Il. were fOun I
dead in SOden's grove at EmpOria tn =
other morning An empty revolver b.
tween them showed that 1t was a cass
Of murder and suicide Miss Leict =
mans home was at Scranton, but SD +.
was a hayward girl
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

A Georgia lady writes: 'Since first using
and seeing the value Of Dr.. Eefetf'S TEETH
INA iTsettitg POlndcS) Ia all troubles Incl
dent to childhood, have never been without
Mothers 20 give them" TEETHISA Aids Di-
gestion, Regulates the Bowels, makes teeth
ing easy and keeps the baby n healthy con
d5tion
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

Wanted, to work IN mines, carpenters,
engineer, sawyer, blacksmith, $500 and
board Also s. other men TO work in mines
and other works. 1t VIII require some
money 10 undertake this trip Apply at
once Address SUNRISE HTDRAULIC MINISG
Co, $50 Gibraltar Building. Kansas City. No.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

Doctor-You are all run down. You must
travel for a few months; that's the only
thing that VIII save you, You need change
Of scene and air.
Patient-But traveling's all I've done for
the last ten years I'm a salesman for big
eastern house and often 60 from the Atlantic
70 the Pacific at a Jump.
Then what you need Is rest and quiet.
Three dollars please Chicago Evening
News
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
A senIed auenffon.

Teacher-Can any Of you tel me what We
get from the Arctic Tegions-things that
there has been a great deal Of controversy
over IN recent yearsg
Entire Class On ehorus)-Explorers.
Chicago Evening News
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15
Ready to Correct All Errors.

Old Skinfint lgruf1y)-Fifteen dollarsfor
those opera glasses2 I can't see 1t, sir.
Optician (blandly)-Perhaps I should first
fit you with 4 pair Of my SIS gold spectaeles.
Jewellers Weekly.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

How to grow wheat with big profit at 30
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels PEE acre. Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue for
cents postage JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO, La CrCzse, Wis
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

A-oE1 DslLLc4AI 20 G-l on the halioE-
Every petition for placing the names
Of candidates on the official ballots
this year must be sworn to by its cir
culatOr.- Under the state law a polit-
zeal party that did not cast five per
cent OF all the votes cast at the p-evi-
Gus election has no right to have its
ticket printed on the official ballot
If it gets on it must be by petition,
and for a state officer there must be at
least .. 500 petitioners
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-07-15

Fits e 0pped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use Of DR.. Hines
Great Nerve RestOrer- Free - trial bottle &
treatise. Dr.. Kline, 933 Arch St., Phila-, Pa.