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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
Use Allen.. Foot-Ease in yOur Gloves.

A lady writes 'I shake Aliens Foot Ease
into my gloves and rub little on my hands,
1t saves my gloves by absorbing perspiration.
1t is a most dainty toilet powder" Aliens
Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes easy.
Always use 1t 10 break In new shoes. II
keeps the feet cool and comfortable. We
invite the attention Of physicians aud nurses
to the absolute purity Of Aliens Foot Ease.
All drug and shoe stores sell it, 25c. sample
sent FREE Address Allen S. Olmsted,
Leroy, N. Y
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
TEE banks Of Bryan's state report

TEE banks of Bryan's state report
deposits amounting to twenty-one
millions of dollars. In the dark DAYS
of Cleveland and the Wilson tariff,
and the Bryan scare, the deposits in
the Nebraska banks amounted only
to eleven millions of dollars. Under
the circumstances it is more than
doubtful If Bryan can carry the state
next year Even state pride will not
save him.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
Hnil nnmnpes Mic of Crops.

St. Paul, Aug. "A terrific hail
storm passed over Port Conso, S. D.,
and Minnesota Monday night, totally
destroying many square miles Of crops.
At Gary, 8. D., the storm damaged
grain on a strip u miles long and four
wide The loss was very heavy. At
Stephen, Mimi, the storm was eight
miles wide, and ruined 1000 acres Of
growing grain. Fifty square miles Of
crops were destroyed In Polk county.
MINI. Neshitt township was entirely
cleaned out, and Fisher Fanney and
Crookston nearly half destroyed
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
yesterdays Baseball Games.

National League; At Philadelphia
First game: Philadelphia, q Cleveland,
8. Second game: Cleveland, 6; Phila-
delphia, 2. At Plttsburg- Pittsburg, g.;
Baltimore, 2. At Cinolnnati-Cincin-
natl, 10; Brooklyn, 4. At Chicago
Chicago, 6; Washington, s. At Louis
Vile. Louisville, z; New York, /. At
st. Louis ia inings)-St. Louis. 81;
Boston, 7.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

TIE Philadelphia correspondent of
the New York Sun is authority for
the statement that David Martin in
tends to resign from the State Senate
in order to go to Congress from the
Fifth district. Is there anything else
that David wants
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
indian Murderer a suicide.

Amhurst, Mass, Aug. 3.-The body
of Eugene Takahpuer. the Indian who
killed Miss Edith Morell and who then
set fire to the Marell barn, was found
yesterday in the ruins of the barn. A
revolver was found near the body,
and 1t is believed the Indian shot him
self just after setting fire to the barn.
The Indian killed Miss Morell because
she rejected his attentions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

A CONFERENCE is to be held in
Chicago some time in September to
discuss the trusts. There are still
some people who appear to think
that the trusts can be handled in
some way by talking about them.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

DEMOCRATS must not forget that
Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the
Declaration of Independence, an
nexed the Louisiana purchase with
out giving the slightest attention to
the consent of the governed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

1--WE hail with pride our annexa-
tion to the United States, says the
Republican party of Porto Rico. But
it is hardly necessary to give the
name of the party responsible for the
sentiment.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
shad Cannot Live in the Great Lakes

Shad Cannot Live In the Great lakes.
Buffalo, Aug. 2.-Some days ago
Mayor Simonds returned from a tour
of inspection of Lake Ontario light
houses and reported thousands of dead
fish floating on the lake and washed
up on the shore. The fish are shad,
which the United States authorizes
have been attempting to propagate in
Lake Ontario. The attempt has been
a complete failure, due probably to the
intensely cold water.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

INCREASED wages and double time
continue the order Of the day in the
manufacturing localities, much to
the discomforture Of the calamity
howlers."
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

though | must
tell about Il. A
yenr ago 1 was
taken very sick.
Doctorscould Go
me no good only
to deaden the
pain which 1
had almost con-
stantly. 1 got
some of your
Compound and
took one bottle
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

COMPLAINT is frequently made by
the Democratic leaders that the Hon.
David b. Hill is not doing anything,
and yet chow various their employ
ments whom the world calls idle"
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a 50-cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If it fails
to cure your cough or cold. We also gusran-
tee q s6-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded. A. Wasley, C. Fl. Hagen
buch, Shenandoah Drug Store, and P. W.
Bierstein & Co. 11-14-33t-dw
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

New York, Aug. at was stated last
night at the headquarters of the strik-
ing tallors that so settlements had
been made during the day, making 150
in all, permitting about 1000 men to
return to work. The vest makers are
still out, but began today to make set
tIopoonfa
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
The Czar Decorates M. Bourpeo,s

The Czar Decorates M. Bourgeois.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-Emperor
Nicholas has conferred upon M. Leon
Bourgeois, the head of the French
delegation to the international peace
conference, the decoration of the Order
of st. Alexander Newsky, for services
rendered at The Hague.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
Boiler Makers Strike successful

Boiler Makers Strike Successful.
New York, Ang. IA strike of boiler
makers and iron workers inaugurated
yesterday In this city and vicinity has
ended In victory for the men. Four
teen leading Arms granted the de-
mands yesterday afternoon, including
the John N. Robbins Dry Dock COM
pany, employing 1900 men. The
smaller firms are quickly falling into
line
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
Tonight and Tomorrow Night

And each day and night during this week
you can get at any druggists Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs. acknowledged to
be the most successful remedy ever sold for
Coughs, Group, Bronchitis, Asthma and
Consumption. Get bottle to-day and keep
it always in the house, so you can check your
cold at once. Price e5c and SOC. Sample
bottle free.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
Canadian Yacht wins a Race.

Droval, Que, Aug with weather
favorable to his boat and good seaman
ship, Duggan, the skipper of the Can
adian defender Glencairn, won his fl tst
and the third race of the series for the
Seawanhaka cup yesterday afternoon.
Glencairn crossed the finishing line
over three minutes ahead of Con-
stance. This makes the score two to
Vne in favor of Constance.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The number OF enlistments on Mon
day were 5S2, making a total OF S,2OS
for the new Philippine regiments
This leaves 4,Ss2 yet to raise.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
Gpeltt1tg 9)rrnln.
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2, 1899.

THE Lyon-Dunn judicial contest
has run its course. at the expense of
the Taxpayers Of the county.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

Ask your grocer for the Royal Patent
-four, and take no other brand. 1t is the best
-four made
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

ttRrrRR 70 Npa rtNKAAM NO. oi3os1
liam so grateful TO you for what
Lydia -. Pinlshums Vegetable Com
pound has done for me that / feel as
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

Buy Keystone -four. Be sure that the name
LEssIe g. BAER, Ashland, Pa, Is printed on
every saGF.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02

The Aboriginal Indians are said not to have
known the disease. That proves II Is not causcr
by our climate and must have been imported
Its growth was slow but persistent. Forty
years ago there were iess than 40 600 cases IL
The U. s. to-day there are 20 million. Soon
there will be 30 million. Where is II to end
Shall we not awake till Il has fastened its fangs
IN every man, woman and child In the landf
Vow shall we prevent II unless we take iinned.
tate and vigorous steps to stamp out the plaguc1
This putrid disease knows no sex, no class, nc
station. II Is everywhere. A germ (microbel
disease Il spreads by contaRion. The carion
breath and cXpectoration of the poor victim arc
loaded with these microbes. Others breath them
4, they find Judgement aud never release their
hold till the victim lies down in death, unless
every microbe Is killed But can they be killed
Yes, but not by any "biood medicine" No Ca
tarrh germ was ever found In the blood. Tbs
trouble is local aud must be treated locally. r.
balsam has been discovered that Is sure death
10 the Catarrh microbe, making a radical aDc
permanent cure. II Is Brazilian Bnim. IL hoo
cured tens of thousands in the past l6 years. II
8lso cures all the troubles caused by Catarrh
Sore Throat, Old Coughs, Bronchitis, Asst htiii.
aud Lung troubles. The swallowing OF the
Cstarrh pus makes the Stomach raw and ulcer
uted. The Brazilian Balm soon makes radical
is the cheapest remedy on the market, a S1O5
bottle containing a whole months treatment
AS all sufferers with Catarrh aud Asthma have
rum down systems we VIII till January next put
a mouths treatment of Toxicola Tablets free,
In with every Sl.00 bottle Of Brazilian Balm
This Is the best Tonic and nerve and strength
builder known. You get all for SlOO, month s
treatment OF both. Now Is the time to treat
and take no substitute. II he will not get 1t,
send direct to- US. B. f.. JACKSON u Co, Mig
Chemists, indianapolis Ind.
SHENANDOAH DRUG STORE,
Wholesale Agents
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
Coming Events.
Florida short Line.

Aug. 15.-Ice cream festival in Robbins
opera house by the Congregational church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-02
SOLOMON HAAK
Agent for the Famous
BERGNER & ENGEL

Phila. Stock Ale, Sparkling Still
Amber Ale, Bottled Pale Ale,
Blown Stout, Half and Half, Beer
and Porter.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
The Circus is Coming.

Sun Brothers World Progressive Shows
will soon be here in all their own gran
deu- and splendor, showing on the Eth,
of June. Among the array of talent with
this excellent amusement establishment
we note the great Equilibrists Wonders,
the Three Sun Brothers, known all over
creation as the originators and exempt
tierS of the most intricate and deXtrous
acts of arcnic sports, creme de la creame
of Juggling, Balancing. Wonder workers;
in addition to this famous trio, we also
find Miss Ella Alfonda, the intrepid
equestrene; Mr.. Dan White, the principal
sumersault rider; Master Artie Gilman,
the young ckey pony rider; Prof. VIM.
McConkey's trick ponies, six in number;
Mile Garratta and her school of educated
dogs, cockatos and carrier pigeons, the
great leaping dogs, Rox and Belts: Mile
Adele on the spinning and revolving globe
up spirals and inclines: the two sisters,
Willmot, on the double high wires; Mile
Sebastine on the flying cloud rings: Les
Feres Obiene the three musical comice;
the Valdimere Sisters in pulling acts of
contortion; Dillon, the clown; and many
other great and distinguished novelties
and features of which space forbids men
ton. This is surely the biggest 25-cent
show ON the read, and at that price every
body can attend. The parade takes place
in the forenoon. Doors open at l and
: p. III. Performances commence one
hour later
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
His Life Was Saved.

Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen tf
Hannibal, Mo-, lately had a wonderful de-
liverance from IA frightful death. In tell
ing of it he says: 81 was taken with Ty-
phoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
My lungs became hardened. l was SD
weak couldn't even sit up in bed Moth
ing helped me. | expected to soon die of
Consumption, when heard of DR. Kings
New Discovery. One bottle gave great
relief continued to use it, and now am
well and strong, | cant say too much in
its praise" This marvellous medicine is
the surest and quickest cure in the world
for all Throat and Lung Trouble. Regu-
lar sizes so cents and 81. Trial bottles
free at J. l.. Edlavitch's store; every bottle
guaranteed
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
NO Right to CglincSs.

The woman who is lovely in face, form
and temper will always have friends, but
one who would be attractive must keep
her health. If she is weak, sickly and all
run down, she will be nervous and irrita-
Bile. If she has constipation or kidney
trouble, her impure blood will cause
pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric Bitters is
the best medicine in the world to regulate
stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify
the blood. 1t gives strong nerves, bright
eyes, smooth, velvety skin rich complexion.
1t will make Il good looking, charming
woman of a rune down invalid Only 30
cents at J L. Edlaytchs store
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
Summer Outings.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces the following Personally Con
Quoted Tours for the Summer and early
Autumn of 1899:
To the North, including Niagara Falls,
Toronto, Thousand Islands, the St. Law
renee, Montreal, Quebec, Roberval lake
St john, the Saguenay, Au Sable Chasm,
Lakes Champlain and George, Saratoga,
and a daylight ride through the Highlands
of the Hudson, July % to August :. Rate,
$125; August 12 to %, visiting same
points as first tour except Roberval and
the Saguanay. Rate, 800 for the round
trip from New York, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, and Washington Proportionate
rates from other points.
To Niagara Falls, excursion tickets
good to return within ten days will be
sold on July -, August 10 and "A, Sep
TENDER to 81, October } and 10, at rate
of $40 from Philadelphia Baltimore, and
Washington. These tickets include trans
portation only, and will permit Of stop
Canandaigua. and Watkins on the return
trip
Five day tour to Gettysburg, Luray,
and Washington September lG Rate,
f25 from New York, So from Philadel-
phia. Proportionate rates from other
points.
An eleven-day tour to Gettysburg, Lu-
ray Caverns, Natural Bridge, Virginia Hot
Springs, Richmond, and Washington, Oc-
tober 10. Rate, 800 from New York, So
from Philadelphia. Proportionate rates
from other points.
For itineraries and further information
apply to ticket agents, or address George
W. BOYD, Assistant and General PasSen
ger Agent, Philadelphia.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
Reduced Rates to Richmond.

On account Of the International Con-
venton of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union of America, to be held at Richmond,
Va, July 18th to 10th, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has arranged to sell
excursion tickets from points on its line,
to Richmond, at rate of single fare for the
round trip tickets via Baltimore and
steamboat fifty cents more than single fare)
Tickets will be sold July 18th to 18th,
and will be good to return until July 31st,
inclusive, except that on deposit of ticket
with the Joint A. gent at Richmond before
July 2Sth, and the payment of fifty cents,
the return limit may be extended to leave
Richmond not later than August 18TH 1899
Stop over at Washington on return trip
for ten days, not to exceed final limit of
ticket.
For specific rates and conditions apply
to Ticket Agent.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
HOW's This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Repwar
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo,
o.
We the undersigned, have knows F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to cary
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o. Walding, Kinnan < Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, -. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimo-
mails free
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
FOrcStVille Items.

Dr. John E. Sansbury is at a Hospital i'll
Baltimore His condition is serious
though the latest accounts from him are
somewhat reassuring.
Master Percy Jarboe, youth of about
8 years. fell from cherry tree, on Friday
last and sustained injuries, which it was
at first afraid might prove fatal. No bones
were broken, however, and DR.. Stewart,
of Silver Hill who has the case in hand
thinks that the danger is over.
A young lady in this neighborhood re-
Gently picked 142 quarts of strawberries
in one day. Her name we are not permit
ted to divulge, but we will say that She
is as pretty as ripe peach and as sweet
as strawberry. Possibly she may be
recognized from the description.
Don't forget the entertainment tonight
friday at Odd Fellows Hall. Miss Lii
liam Thomas has the matter in charge and
her name is a guarantee.
A Lawn Party under the Auspices of St.
Matthew's Guild will be given on the
evening of Thursday 22nd inst, at the
residence of Mrs w. l.. Cox, near Lusby's
store.
The recent rains have frcshcned fields
and gardens wonderfully. The area of
sweet potatoes is much larger than usual
tobacco culture also seems to be on the
increase.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
Reduced Rates to Detroit.

On account of the Convention of the
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor, to be held at Detroit, July 9Th to
10th, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets from points on
its line, to Detroit, at rate of single fare
for the round trip
Tickets will be sold on July Bird, 4th and
9TH, and will be good to return until July
10Th, inclusive, except that by deposlting
ticket with the Joint Agent at Detroit lie
fore July 1ath, and the payment of fifty
cents, the return limit may be extended to
leave Detroit not later than August 18th.
For specific rates and conditions apply
to Ticket gents
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
ID ED.

On Monday, June 9TH, 1899, at 6 p. m,
Lillian, beloved daughter of J. T. and G.
B. Earnshaw, aged fifteen years and eight
months.
On June 9TH, 1899, at the residence of
B. F. Trueman, Aquasco, this county, of
cancer, Mrs. NJ. G. Richards, wife of the
late James W. Richards, in the 18th year
of her age
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
BiSnlarck'S Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous energy
are not found where Stomach Liver, Kid
neys and Bowels are out of order Ifyou
want these qualities and the success they
bring, use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They develop every power of brain and
body. Only 25c at J. l. Edlavitcb's store.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16

On account of the dedication of the
monument to General Reynolds at Gettys-
burg, July /, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has arranged to sell excursion
tickets from points on its line in Pennsyl-
vania, Delaware, Maryland, and the Dis
trict of Columbia, to Gettysburg, at rate
of single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold on June so and
elusive.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
Volcanic EruptiOnS

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob life
of jOy Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures
them: also Old, Running and Fever Sores
Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped Hands
Chilblains Best Pile cure on earth
Drives out Pains and Aches. Only 81
cents box Cure guaranteed. Sold by
j. L. Edlavtch
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
No Curc-NO PAY

That is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
and Quinine in tasteless form. Children
love it. Adults prefer it to bitter, nausea
ing Tonnes Price, soc. J. l.. Edlavitch
our agent for Marlboro.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
The Latest and Best.
To rhOm II mty Concern:

To rhom II mrty Concern:
certify that | am selling Dr. Hamil-
tons Anti Malarial Tonic Bitters, Rheuma-
tic Liniment and Eye Wash and in every
case, as far as the result has come to my
Knowledge, they have done all that is
claimed for them, and l cheerfuliy recon-
mend them. By J. L. Edlavitch, the
Leading Merchant, Upper Marlboro, Nd.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16

Do not put off until to morrow the duty
that ought to be done to day. If your
blood is impure and you feel weak and
weary, take Hoods Sarsaparilla at once,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16
The Euchre Club.

One of the most pleasant meetings yet
held BY this club was that on last Friday
evening at the hOspitahle home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Marshall Marbury. Nearl Y
all the members were present. notwith
standing the inclement weather. The con-
tests resulted in Miss Bessie Sasscer Win
ming the first lady's prize, beautiful rose
Jar. Mrs. A. NJ. Coffman and Miss Mary
L. Wilson tied for the consolation prize, i
silver hat pin, and draw gave it to Mrs.
Coffman Mr. Geo. w. Wilson, Jr., and
Mr. Charles Grant tied for the first gentle
man prize, a pocket book, and it was
won by the latter. The gentleman con-
ISOLATION fell to the lot of Mr.. George b.
Merrick. and will make useful orna-
ment for his desk.
The usual refreshments were served
and the company was then entertained
for while with some very enjoyable
music by Mrs Coffman and Miss Mary l..
Wilson. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Marbury. Mr.. ard Mrs. Frederick
Sasscer, Mr. and Mrs. Coffman, Miss Lucy
Sasscer, Misses Ellie and Bessie Sasscer,
Miss Katie Marbury, Misses Kate and
Mary Merrick, Miss Julia Kinsolving,
Miss Alice Lewis Miss Mary Wilson, and
Messrs George Wilson, j., Robert Weems,
George B. Merrick, Charles R. Grant,
James Harper, Dr.. Reverdy Sasscer.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-06-16

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Mailed
for 25c by c. l. Hood & Co, Lowell, Mass.