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, 1898-02-19

Their Costumes consisted Of whi'e dotted
mnlls with blue ribbons crossed. lei resentlng
the Russian ensign. They all Wo'r petty
gold brooches IL staff bearinI the Russian
Flag. (the gift Of the Bridegroom, and oar
lied white bouquets tied with the Russian
colours. The seI vice Was partly choral, and
the Church WAS taslefully decorated with
the choicest flowers. The Church WAS
throngel with guests, the bride having IL.
sided here 80 long, and being " general
fnvourite.
After The ceremony The bridal party pro-
cteded to the British Consulate and them"
on boad II. J.. NJ. $. Duke Of Edinburgh,
where the Greek service was performed. It
was u novel and Interesting sight to the
mtny guests who we're present, AID the
service was importing aud solemn. The floral
display was grand aud extensive, and one
wonders from where OF whenre such a guam.
tity IF beautiful white flowers could be
gathered together 50 quickly. II was in.
deed q pretty sigh to sve the profusion aud
great variety of uirgant flowers, more like d
competition from several horticultural shows,
IN producing their best cultivation for
this special occasion. The chrysSnthemums,
f%nchSlas, ros 8 30, we've much admired.
After The cerom'ny the happy pair, followe!
by the guests, wtIs received III the Captains
quarters, where hey were served to cham
pagne and cake. such a wedding cake it
was ~ real m lsterpieoe Of art. and it's adorn-
ment and handiwOrk attracted much atten.
ton. many thinking thu it had been i'm
ported from London, from Gunters'. 1t was
in reality u splendid centre piece, and was
a credit to st. Thomas, having being made
snd done entirely here. And how nice 10
tasted! will remember that cake, and gel
q duplicate, if l oan, at my wedding.
The guests came on shore about $50 pm,
the bridal party remaining to partAke Of the
hospitality of the Bridegroom's brother Off
GERS for some hours.
Lieutenant and Madame Vorojeikin left
the ship (Which was plettlly illum nn'cd)
about $50 p. M, and accompanied by mlny
OF the officers and the band started for
Water Island, where the happy pair will
spend their honeymoon. Th) brides ira
Yelling costume consisted Of a white serge
trimmed with silk and ~ Yachting cap bearing
the Russian badge.-Com anicofed.
, 1898-02-19

We arr very sorry, and his numerous
friends in 81. Thomas Will also regret, 70
learn Of the death IN to. Rico of Don Jacinto
J%ssurun, Professor of Music, and former
Military Bandmastor here.
1t is just a few weeks since we made the
sad announcement Of lho death Of his dauRh.
ter GuillrrminA, aid it ia this shock we are
told which prostrated our old friend and
brought about his death.
Mrs. Jesurun is also said to be ill.-St.
Thorn" T'dende, 12h February.
, 1898-02-19
From the Church Family Nswspapsr.)

China holds the feel in popular interest
this week, and no wonder. Most of rs know
very little about 1t. and it is quite a new no.
tivity to turn up the map anil look out the
new names every morning. Verify. geogra.
PLY is a thing to be leaned ebay by day"
A short time since it was Klondyke we we're
looking for. now it is Kiu Chau. And SO our
education progresses, thanks to Kaiser Will.
helm II.
, 1898-02-19

Consul General Lee and Captain Sig~b.e;
but 1t Is rem lked tia, t no. u single survivor
Is certain that it vas accidental. Divers
nave been sent to investigate, aud mean
Wh'Ie 1t ~ unknown even whether the
explosion occurred in the interior or exterior
Of the ship.
General Blanco has teIvgrnphed' Senior
ilub re, The acting SPANISH Amhnsselor at
Washington, that tie ny 10 hss,s is that The
dynamo boiler exploded.
IAe disaster has caused u profound and
worldwide sensation
IN Madrid a Spanish Admiral in full
uniform visited General Woodford and
Offered his con lole ces.
Sir Julian Pmncyfule also visited Presi.
dent Mckinley.
Continents Ivy the English and American
Journals are practically identical in discuss
ing, but without accepting the theory OF. foul
play.
A New York journal has ofere a reward
OF htty thousand dollars for the detection
Of the cause.
A report is current, but which must be
accepted with reserve, that Captain Sigsbse
is using all Enghbh code because the Spanish
authorities know the American, and has
;elegraphed that it was the act of an enemy,
and that 80 many of the crew being killed
shows that the chief force was exertsd under
their Quarters forward.
Advices from Madrid state TINT public feel.
ing there against the United States il very
strong, the public mind being firmly CON.
vinced that the United States means to force
~ war with Spain, aud that the latter must
absolutely stand her ground.
Washington drspatchss report that the
administration is deeply %gratifed at the
Span sh attitude regarding Senior Delome's
letter. The incident is now considered
closed, and all that remains is the publication
Of the Spanish reply.
a Yokohama telegram states that the
Japanese feet is still rnAn@uyring in Japan
ese waters.
London dispatches from Pekin say that
the Russian Charge IT. AT ,ires has discussed
the question Of the Southern Manohurian
Hallway with the Tsung Ii Yamen. The
former complained 'hat The Gear had been
deceived i'll the railway and lonn matters.
Russia and Pekim declare that England is
utterly rowerless to prevent kussia's design
IN China.
New York, Fsbrunry 18th.
w"u City Mill. 10, Inv W~~t tulle. per
b"''"I. 86.40-A6.5 so
Meal, N'l"a'led 82.1O-82.2O
I"YS Me-" I'"'N 1Oe-1l4
Gry"t"lA pr, liz 4-S.l8
'"S"' Fair to Good Refining" 3,ll.l6
B'ch"uRe. Ne" York a"d I.o"loA 1896
to"d"". February 18th.
DomornraUry.tal "e' Owt IL, 3.12I6
Sugar u"ssov'do pr owt. O-9I3.
(''"'m" Heot $500 f.".b p swt
S!43
lemerOr0 ltum per gil l0l-lj
i@ri"il't t"co', IJJt MIdd'i"g Red pr owt
Is I-7s
Co"soI. il24
Bank OF r"IanI, rite Of ni.c mnt 5 "I9
Java Sugar 81 20 GibrnIt" or Channel for
nIders, hoati"S teens. pV. EVIL. 1OT4
Ehrep r~r cent feutA~ III Paris. 1888 .65
, 1898-02-19

If we know little about our Far Eastern
possessions and trnde it is our own fault.
For - few pence we Gun buy tho Foreign
Office yearly reports of cur Consuls in Chi
na and Japan. which contain most interest
ing information on every conceivable point.
| strongly REQ mmenl any ono who wants
first hand kn6wle lge to get these publica-
tons. They often have maps and arc we'll
written.
, 1898-02-19

Take, for example. Mr.. Bronan's recent re-
port or the trade Of Japan. Nothing could
belmore opporrune at The present crisis. Here
w" lave for less than a shilling all the best
aud test Information about tn, island State.
Mr.. Brennan draws an interesting comparison
between China and Japan. The ,ensations'
ne remarks. "of f" Dartmoor prison chaplain
VIII at the end Of twenty years finds himself
transferred to a ruS'l vioarogs must he akin
to those Of The British Consul who passes
from China TO Japan. At present it is re.
~frsshing to DO told that Japan will not yet
lie q commercial rival of ours in Europe.
Sh" has set herself the task OF achieving su.
prcmacy III the Ear East. There is no doubt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
A Gold-Bug Lie.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Major Sniffen
of the pay corps, will sail from New
York tomorrow on the Olivette for
Santiago, accompanied by three pay
masters, who will begin the payment of
the troops. A telegram has been re-
ceived from General Shafter requesting
that gold and paper be sent to Santiago.
as tradesmen there refuse to accept
American silver dollars at par value,
and rate them 90 cents on the dollar,
like Mexican dollars and the dollars of
South American countries. 1t is not
known that any orders will be sent to
Shafter. although the suggestion has
been made that American money should
not be allowed to be questioned by
countries occupied by United States
troops.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
REPORT TODAY IS NOT WORTH PAYING FOR
Associated Press Reporters Are Evidently Grand
ROund-Up
AN EXCEEDINGLY POOR REPORT FOR A MONDAY

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Msjor Gen
eral Brooke, commanding the First
Army Corps, will sail to-day from New
port News to join Gen. Miles at Puerto
Rico. He will embark on the st. Louis
and as he will proceed without waiting
for the whole of his command, he
should arrive off Puerto Rico on Friday
or Saturday. The Department has ho
doubt that Miles is off Puerto Rico, and
If all details of the expedition are NOV
ing with precision, there IS every reason
to believe that the troops will all be
ashore before the end of the week.
New ORLEANS, July 25.-Col. Dun.
can b. Hoodes regiment of immunes,
who have been in camp at Covington,
several weeks, arrived here today Col.
Riches immunes from Texas arrived
Sunday. Both these regiments will be
taken to Santiago by the big transport
Berlin, now taking on stores for the ex-
pedition.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

Very Much Bosh.

MADRID, July PA correspondent
of the Associated Press had an interest
ing conversation with person occupy
ing high position in the Queen Re-
gents household. He said that the
quarrel between Spain and the United
States is much easier of adjustment
than generally believed. The Queen
Regent naturally endeavored to avoid
the war, and also desires an honorable
ending. She is quite alive to the force
of public opinion. He said the present
government will not initiate peace, but
q modified cabinet headed by Senior
Gamszo minister of Public Instruc-
tion), will conclude the negotiations
and then retire, and General Pclavieja
with q combination, including Sener
Silvela and General Campos, will re-
organize the country.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Ell PORvENIR.
The Elegant Mountain Resort at the Foot
of Hermit's Peak, Now Ready
for Guests.
The Ell Porvenir mountain resort is now

The El Porvenir mountain resort is now
open for the season. Picturesque scenery,
fine fishing, hunting and picnicipg
grounds, (ice furnishe1) aud a beautiful
lake and row boats. Only three miles to
the top of Hermit's Peak at the gates Of
the grand Gallinas canon. Burros furn.
ished free to patrons Of the resort. For
terms for board and lodging apply to the
Romero Mercan,.ie Co., Las Vegas. Car
riages will leave Romero mercantile
company's store, southwest corner OF the
plaza, Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 8 q. M,
and returning Mondays aed Fridays, 81. 90
for the round trip, and will call for pass
engers at any place In the city which may
be designated. Parties desiring to go other
days than those days mentioned above
may get a conveyance by applying to Mr..
Cooley, Bridge street. For any further
nform alton call at thu above establish
ment. 172-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Rather Antiquated.

WASHINGTON, July 25.-Official re-
ports. concerning naval operations off
the East coast of Cuba, eliminating in
the destruction of Cervera's fleet, will
be made public by the Navy Depart.
ment tomorrow afternoon, for publica-
tion in the newspapers Wednesday
morning. A statement to this effect
was made by Secretary Long today.
LONDON, JULIO 25.-A special from
Shanghai says that four Russian men
of-war have left Port Arthur. 1t is
supposed that their destination is the
PHILIPPINE Islands.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Internal Discussions.

PARIS, July 25.-Private letters from
Madrid say that internal disorders in
the Spanish provinces continue. Some
demonstrations have taken place at
Granada, supposed to be due to the op-
position manifested towards the Octrio
tax and loyal disputes; but in view Of
the rigorous censorship on all questions
of public order, it is difficult to ascer-
tain the facts. AT Gargaria, province
of Barcelona, a mob recently fired ON
gendarmes, and an armed band. said to
have been composed Of Jail birds, has
appeared at Banoe and Valdorres.
Thus far the efforts of the authorities
to capture them has been futile.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Leaning on a Broken Reed

MADRID, July 25.-According to a
dispatch from Cadiz to the Impartial,
advices from Tangier say that the
Foreign Minister of Morocco declares
that if the Americans enter Moroccan
ports, they will be notified to leave in
twenty-four hours, and if they refuse,
Morocco will place herself under the
protection of the powers. Peace prob
abilities are anxiously canvassed at
Tangier, since the arrival of the new
United States Consul, and the special
adds that the belief increases that the
United States does not intend to deprive
Spain of anything except the Antilles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

WASHINGTON, July 25--Chief Endi-
colt Of the Bureau of Yards and Decks,
has just returned to the Navy Depart
ment from New York, where he sue
ceeded in arranging for the pur-
chase by the Government of the
floating dry dock, naval adjunct
very much needed at this time. The
dock is capable of lifting vessels up to
2.200 tons displacement, which will
bring within its scope most Of the gun.
boats of SIMPSONS feet and large
number of the auxiliary vessels. 1t
will be first sent 10 Key West.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Your Friends in the Army and Navy

Your Friends in the Army and Navy
Do you want picture of their ships
or of the cities they attackp You can
secure all this and more by purchasing
the newly issued series of portfolios Qn
6fteen parts) entitled "The Ameican
Navy, Cuba and Hawaii" Nearly $50
large hslf-toned pictures of warships,
cities Havana, Santiago, Honolulu, etc }
forts, harbors, batteries, rivers, planta-
tions-in fact the very places where our
men have been and will be fighting Al
SO excellent portraits Of Dewey, Samp.
son, Schley and Lee. All pictures ac-
companied by full explanatory text and
maps. Single parts ten cents; full set
$3.50. Call at Santa Ee ticket Office.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Didn't Work.

New YORK, July 25.-In letter to
prominent official here Captain William
Brackley, of the refrigerating and sup
ply ship. Port Victor, says that box
containing thirty pounds of dynamite
and gun Gotten, was found on the main
deck of the steamer, cock-llke ma
chine having been arranged by which
the explosives were to be set off. The
box and explosives were thrown into
the sea.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Cattle and Sheep.

CHICAGO. July 25.-Cattle- Receipts,
IA. 500; active, fully 10 cents higher
beeves, $4.35@5 30; cows and heifers,
$24004.70; Texas steers. S360@4.75;
stockers and feeders, $3.15@465.
Sheep = Receipts, $4,000; quiet, but
steady; natives, $3.00@480; westerns,
$4.00@4 60; lambs. $3.75@6.50-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

Two four room houses, lots and good
outhouses, located on Prince street, be-.
tween Grand avenue and Railroad avenue
Price s., 900 each.
Also one four room house, ground and
good outhcuses located on corner Of Prince
street and Grand avenue. Price 81 $50.
These properties can be bought for part
cash and balance on easy payments, with
low interest. Inquire OF
107 tt WISE q HoGsKTT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Only Nine Tn ousand.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 25.--Col,
Rosill arrived here yesterday, from
General Pareja, Military Governor of
Guantanamo, to ascertain from General
Toral if the report of capitulation was
true. AS the result of TOral's answer
5000 Spanish troops at Guantanamo
and lay down their arms.
Lieut.. Miley, of Skaters staff. re-
turned from Palma Seriano and San
Luis, where he received the surrender
and arms of 3,405 men, of whom 3,005
are Spanish soldiers to be deported.
All the surrendered troops are suffer
ing from disease and starvation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

WASHINGTON, July 25.-The treasury
statement shows that there are about
100000 persons to whom bonds under
the Governments popular loan will be
allotted All persons offering to take
$4500 or less will receive bonds. The
first shipments of new bonds were made
to- day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
News Service Extended.

The St. Louis Republic recently made arr
rangements with the cable companies,
whereby direct news, from all sections OF
the civilized world, are received. 1t now
prints more authentic foreign news than
any other pa er, and con ntinuss to ksep
its record for publishing all the home news.
The outlook for the year is one OF big
news events, fast succeeding each other,
eryone. The price of the Republic daily Il
IS year, or $3.50 for three months
The Ttoice a. Week Republic will remain
same-one dollar year, by mail twice
a-week. 10.tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
All for the People.

CHICAGO, July 25.-All freight rates
were restored to normal tariff today, on
Western roads, thus ending the rate
war in which millions of dollars were
recklessly thrown away. For twelve
months the rates in all parts of the ter
ritory west of Chicago have been badly
demoraliZed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
MARKETS.
Kansas City Stock.

KANSAS CITY, July 25--Cattle-
Receipts, 5000; strong to 10c higher !;
81. .30@$480; Texas cows, 81 .00Q3. SO;
stockers and feeders, $3l505 90; bulls.
81. .6504 90.
Sheep-Receipts. 5000; market firm;
lambs, $3.50@6,00; muttons, so 50@4. so.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Dacisieslly Yellow.

NEW YoRK, July PA dispatch to
the World from Santiago says: The In
surgent forces left the American camp
and have gone twenty miles into the in
terror. They have been warned under
the threat of extreme penalty not TO
molest the Spanish residents. or return
to the old system of brigan iage. There
were Fifty funerals yesterday of refu-
gees. who died as result of the scarcity
Of food at Ell Caney. Santiago is still
short OF food. The streets are full of
beggars.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
strikers Ahead.

PANA, Ills, July 25.-To- day there
was a renewal of hostihties between the
coal operators and the union miners.
The principal excitement was at the
Springsde mine. Sheriff Coburn and a
force of armed deputies were guarding
the shaft The union miners and wives
congregated on the roads leading to the
mine. The only men who entered the
pit were seven who reside on the Spring
side company's property, fifty yards
from the shaft, where they are guarded
day and night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
"HARyEY's"


For rest, recupsration, pleasure OF
health go to harvey's Mountain Home.
All the comforts Of an ideal home ,appetiz-
ing, abundant table, rich milk and cream
purest water and invigorating air are ali
found here amid scenery of wonderful
beauty and interest.
Twenty five miles from Las Vegas by
weekly stage. For terms call on Judge
Wooster or addres
H. A. HARVEY,
157tf East Las Vegas, N. N.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

New YORK, July 25.-Lieutenant
Richmond z. Hobson returned to the
city today, after second visit to Wash
ington since landing here on Friday
morning. While in Washington he
again conferred with Secretary Long
concerning the saving of the Cristobal
Colon. Upon his return to this city he
went to the Office of Merritt u Chap
man, wrecking and derrick company, to
complete preparations for the righting
and preserving of the Colon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
DO YOU ksnw

That at THE Optic office you can have
printed:
Visiting cards,
Invitation cards,
Programs,
Letter Heads
Envelopes,
Bill Heads,
or any other kinds Of commercial printing!
A good stock Of stationery to select from
work neatly and promptly executed and
at reasonable rates. Give us trial and be
convinced.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

LONDON. July 25.-A special from
Madrid says that the Spanish Govern
ment has drawn up message for
Washington, preparatory to discussing
terms of peace.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
An Old Man.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich July 25.-W.
P. Merrill, Milwaukee millionaire, one
of the oldest residents of that city, died
here today of heart disease, while on a
visit to his son, d. d. Merrill The de-
ceased was 50 years of age.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Peace Impossible.

MADRID, July 25.-Everybody con-
siders that Spain should treat directly
with the Americans, whose practical
good sense will prevail over spread
eagleism
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Chicago Grain.

CHICAGO. July 25.-Wheat.-July,
"a; Sept. 673s.
Corn.-July, 351s@s514; Sept. $40
353s.
Oats.-July, 24B; Sept. 2O1s.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
After Peace.

LONDON, July 2o.-It is said that the
Spanish government will propose an
armistice for tie purpose of discussing
the terms upon which peace can be
arranged. 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

The electric fans now operated in
Santa F'e Route dining cars are desir
able and seasons BILE accessories to an
already unsurpassed service.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

Keep your ystem in perfect order and
you will have health, even in the most
sickly seasons. The occasional use of
PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs will insure vigor
and regularity in all the vital organs. Sold
by Murphey-V an Petten Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
The old Humbug.

LUzERNE, Switzerland, July %
Don Carlos, pretender to the Spanish
throne, arrived here with his wife and
aide de camp.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Money Market.

NEW YORK. July 25.-Money on call
nominally at 1A@11s per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 81 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25

NEW YORK, July 25.-Sllver, 59A
Lead. $3.50; Copper, 1913.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-07-25
Ledgers,
Journals,
Cash Books.

In fact every
thing in blank
books done in
first class shape
and at lowest
prices. Esti-
mates given up
on application,
on all kinds OF
books or binding
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-04-28
Not Always Understood.

A fact often overlooked, or not al
ways understood, is that women suffer
as much from distressing kidney and
bladder trOoble as men. The womb is
situated back of and very close to the
bladder, and for that reason any dis
tress, disease or Inconvenience mani
tested in the kidneys, back, bladder or
urinary passage if often, by mistake,
attributed to female weakness or womb
trouble of some sort
The error is easilp made and NAV be
as easily avoided by setting urine aside
for twenty-four hours; sediment or
settling is evidence that your kidneys
and bladder needs doctorinn. If YOU
have pain or dull ache in your back, or
pass water too frequently, or scanty
supply, with smarting or burning,
these are also convincing proofs of kid
ney troubles. If you have doctored
without benefit, try Doctor kilmers
Swamp Root, the great kidney rem
edy The mild and extraordinary
effects will surely surprise you.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases. If
you need any medicine you should
have the best. Sold bydruggists, price
fifty cents and one dollar per bottle,
You may have sample bottle and
pamphlet both sent free by mail,
upon receipt of three two-cent stamps
to cover cost of postage on the bottle.
Mention the Audubon County Journal
and send your address to DR.. Kilmer a.
Co., Binghampton, n. Y. The propri-
etor of this paper guarantees the genu-
ineness of this offer.