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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Arrival of the Transport Buford.

States transport Buford arrived yes
terday form Havana with 30 cabin pas
sengers, % Cubans, seven destitute
americans, and 90 discharged soldiers
and government employees. Twenty.
four of the Cubans, ten adults and five
children, are under charge of James
II. Skunk, who represents the Cuban
exhibit at the Omaha exposition. They
will constitute the inhabitants of the
Cuban village of T. j. Jackson, and
will be sent to school in this country,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
YELLOW FEVER PRECAUTIONS.
The Health officer of New York VIII
abe Special Precautions
From Now On.

New York. June 2i.-Dr. \. Doty,
health officer of the port, is Of the
opinion that there is more yellow fe.
yer among the troops in Cuba than re-
ported by III" war department. With
in siy months he says G.00O soldiers
Eave returned from Cuba. and more
5000 more will arrive here with
ill the next two months. He pro.
poses Il take special precautions
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

to grandma in tn, rocker Grain-O is good for
the whole family. il is the long-desired Sub
stitUtc for coffee. Never upsets the nerves
grains It is d food in ITSELF. Has the taste
and appearance Of the best coffee at I the
price. 1t is a genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. IL makes for heath
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

Eufialo. y. Y, June 2s.-Distin-
gu.shed men from all sections of the
country are expected here, on Wednes-
day. 10 participate in the discussion
OF reforms before the national social
and political conference which will
open here on that dav.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Census supervisors for Arkansas.

Washington. June 27.-The follow
ing is Il list of the democratic census
supervisors for Arkansas: First dis
trict, Coge H~ember;, Of Helena; Sec
Cnu district. j. Il. Baker, of Mel
bourne; Third district, VIM. f. Ayers,
OF Camden.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

New YorE. June 21.-The National
City bank will ship $2.G5OOOG gold to
Europe to-day. ard Won Hoffman &c
Co. Will ship 100000. Grand total
sine. the movement commenced. S16,.
$4,000.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
He Learned How.

"a man in 10 Davies county sent two
dollars to New York for the purpose of
finding out how to make a hundred dollars
O day."
And did he find out?"
"Yes. He received a letter containing a
slip on which these words were printed:
Get a job in a mint Chicago Times
Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Yale's Seventy-Fifth Anniversary.

New Haven, Conn. dune 27.-Thc
stventy-fifth anniversary Of the Yale
University law school vas celebrated.
The Grafton was given by Atty.-Gen.
John W. Griggs, whose theme was
"Tho Advances of JURISPRUDENCE in the
Nineteenth Century,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
The pari. sin stick, to the Rocks.

Londcn, June 27.-The attempt
made, Saturday and Sunday. to float
the American line steamer Paris were
unsuccessful. The vessel is more buoy
ant. but is still fast. Five divers are
Eow examining her more closely.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
4 Punch in the Nose.

As the Shamrock reached mi;istrean,
from. the slips. Il barg" collidcd with
her. striking the yachts bow above
til, water line making q big dent. The
fUl! extent OF the damage lone can not
b. seen as this dispatch was cent.
After the launcht the pariyassembled
in the adjoining tent and had tea. The
health Of the Shamrock was drunk
and congratulatory speeches Were
made.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
HELPS Trade.

Whenever a young wife proposes to bake
her own bread in order to save five cents a
week. the man who has put on the market
an infa.lible cure for dyspepsia smiles ike
a cat that has lust eaten the canary.-Nau-
WOO Rustler.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Our National christmas.

Mr.. Young. editor of the Iowa State
Capitol. then delivered an address.
Mr.. Young served with the Rough
Riders. and his recital of the rc";-
mcnt's experiences AT Tampa and SAN
tiaco found responsive echo in the
hearts Of the assembled Rough Riders.
The Fourth Of July. he said, is
our national Christmas. cOmmcmorat-
irg the birth Of the nation, but the
Rough Riders celebration should be
its Easter. for it marked the resur-
rcctinn. II remained for the Spanish
Wa. to bridge the chasm; to put Old
Glory everywhere; toround up the late
u~nnlcaSantncSs with the new battle
hymn Of the republic: "There'Tl BE a
Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight"
All Americans Look Alike.
lie concluded. When ! saw the sons
of veterans marching beneath the flag
which their fathers died to save, and
the sons of confrderatcs clothed in the
same uniform. bearing the same arms
and marching under the same flag.
and the sons of former slaves. ac-
cuutrcd and armed like the others,
with the flag above them ard the same
purpose in their hearts. and 100 ma
tivc-born full-blOod Indians selected
in the same lines and aiding the same
causc-whcn ! saw these | made a
vow to high Heaven never TO be 4 par
tisan again. and henccforth and for
ever all Americans should look alike
TO me-"
The R~cgincntaI Parade.
The regimental parade ooh place
yesterday afternoon at four o'clock.
The regiment formed at Camp Coch-
ran. and marched to the tournament
grounds. six blocks away Col. Roose-
welt rode as a commander, accom-
panied by a staff of officers. At the
tournament grounds Col. Roosevelt
occupied 4 box reserved for him and
the guests of the regiment. As the
Rough Riders passed and rcpasscd the
grand stand in performing their cvolu-
TONS. Co. Roosevelt stood with barred
head. Each troop VAS preceded by its
respective captain, as far as they were
present. The scene was witnessed
BY fully 10000 people.
Col. Teddy Taken by Surprise.
While the review was going on.
rain clouds were banking heavily in
the nCrth. and Chairman Whitmorc,
Of the local committee on arrange
mcnts, requested the colonel to hurry
the movement of the Rough Riders.
ostensibly on ccOunt of the approach
ing shower. Roosevelt complied with
the request. and in another instant
the troopers were standing at ".Atten-
tom" in front of the grand stand.
This was 4 neat bit of strategy, ard
before Col. Roosevelt could realize
why he was being spoken to, Hon.
Frank Springer. acting on behalf of
New Mexico, began his speech present.
Ing Col. Roosevelt with Il medal.
After warmly culogizing Col. Roose-
welt and his Rough Riders, Mr.. SPRING
er said:
Mr.. SprinGer's peech
at is in recognition of the honor
WE enjoy from being thus associated
with your name. that | am commits
stoned by the people of New Mexico
&c offer you a testimonial. which shall
bear witness III permanent form to the
esteem in which we hold you; their
appreciation of your character as an
American citizen, and their admira-
ticn for your ~sIllantry in bat
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
THE SHAMROCK AFL0AL.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Yacht Sham
rock, the Americas Cup Chal-
lenger, Launched.
ANTE-IAUNCHIKG LUNCH At The SAVOY.
Lady Russell of kiIlowe IN Christ
ened the Craft. Which cot n Hard
Punch in the Nose From n Pass
ing Barge as She G1ided Into Mid
stream.

London. June 27.-Sir Thomas Lip
tons cup challenger, shamrock, was
launched at > p. M. at Millwall.
4 General Holiday.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

What is the need of women proposing
when they can make men do it and then
fling it up 10 them all through life:-N. Y.
Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
In the New West.

In a few years the people out west will be
engaged in lynching the automobile thieves.
Washington Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

For Whooping Cough Piso's Cure is a
successful remcdy.-M. Z. Dieter. o. ThrO0p
Ave, Brooklyn. \. V, Nov. ii, 81.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

Every man knows some other man who
is a little smarter than himself. but he
doesn't ike to admit it.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

Bi.l-"That fellow has some very good
ideas Jil-"Yes; he must have a lot Of
bright friends."-Ionkers Statesman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

Fully 30 workmen we're engaged
completing the preparations for the
launch. and the occasion was observed
from every quarter of the globe, 4
large tent, eaiIy decorated with flags,
was erected opposite The yacht, which
stood on the slips, ready for the water
and flying Stars and Stripes and Union
Jacks. Crowds of people who had no
chance of seeing anything out of the
ordinary assembled during the morn
in" in the vicinity of the yard, and de-
tachmcnts of police appeared to pre-
serve order.
From the river little could be seen
except the stern of the yacht. where in
bright. golden letters shone the name
shamrock"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

docs Col. blood see double?' shouldn't
wonder. He drinks enough for two
Town Topics.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

The Best Prescription for Chf1ls.
Ind Fever is q bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and q%uinine in
q tasteless form. No curs-no pay. Price 500.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Large Range Tank Flooded.

The largest range tank of the Rear
ney Gas Co. was flooded, entailing u
les OF nearly 5000 gallons OF gasoline.
between kcarney and Gibbon a large
number of Union Pacific telegraph
poles are down. y couple of cellars on
Central avenue were flooded to within
three feet of the floors.
All the small grain IS pounded into
the earth and corn is ut to pieces.
The small gain is entirely ruined AMI
the crGD Will be small.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

You needn't stretch it to put quartz ina
pint cup.-GOlden Days.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Tornado Insurance Losses.

Hail and tornado insurance com
paries also have heavy losses. On ac-
count of several ~washouts along the
Black Hill railroad the Galloway train
was unable to make its regular trip
yesterday. The storm has proved to
be the worst hat ever passed over this
Snnt.nn
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Bridges and Dams Washed Out.

A railroad bridge east of Ocorto
vas carried away and another west Il
hat place had an end wa.hed out.
North of Kearney a large dam on
Wood river was carried away. About
GO sections of land in Wood river val-
Icy, along the kearney y Black Il;lls
railroad, was devastated by hail and
yJrS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

Previous to the %Iaunca. Sir Thomas
Upton gave Il lunch at the Savoy hotel
to the quests invited to tie ceremony.
They include Admiral Lord Charles
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refuudmoney ifit fails TO cure. &c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Thc Christening.

Lady Russell christen"d the yacht
with the customary bottle Of cham
payne, saving:
Il christen you Shamrock, God Bless
you; good luck to you; may you bring
back the cup
Three cheers were then given. and
o.. a signal from Lady Russell. the
boat and the cradle giided into the Wa
ter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
The Evening Programme.

Aside from the presentation, the
evening programme consisted of the
rendition Of a part of Iiayden's "Crca-
ton" by the Las Vegas Oratorial So
cicty-
At midnight Col. Roosevelt left over
the Santa Fc road for Chicago. lie
will arrive there at nine o'clock this
evening. lie Will go direct to Milwau-
kee. and after Il brief participation il
She carnival exercises there, will leave
for New York.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
tie. They also wish to indi-
cste their devotion to your
~ ,rbatayar ciy-c hon.

in whatever CIVIC nom
ors the future has in store for you
whether they come from the imperial
state which claims you now, or from
a call to yet higher duties
and responsibilities by the nation it.
self. This token. of when | am about
to beg your acceptance, is the product
of humble contributions from every
part of this territory. 1t comes from
10 man or set of men, but it is the
united offering of your old comrades
IL arms and their brothers, fathers and
fellow citizens, who sen them forth
to battle under your leadership.
Permit me, therefore, in the name
Of the people Of New Mexico, to pre-
sent YOU with this medal of honor. Its
intrinsic value is but a trifie. but we
venture TO hope that as a memorial
o. the affection, admiration and es-
TEEN which it represents, it may have
for vGu a value not measured by such
4 standard, and that you may cherish
it as an agreeable souvenir of your
visit among us"
The presentation was 4 genuine sur.
prise TO Col. Roosevelt.
Mir. Springer handed the medal &c
lis young daughter. Hiss Eva, who
pinned il on tn" lap". of Iiooscvelts
Rough Rider blouse.
The recipient was visibly affected,
and responded as follows:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Description of the Medal.

The medal is Of solid gold. The
medal is pendant from Il bar H. chains
N-shaped. with the ends attached o
the bar and joined to the medal at the
center. On the bar are the words
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt" Be
tween the bar and the medal the coat
CHARMS of New Mexico is engraved.
On the medal proper are crossed So
bers, and above them is The monogram
"IIiR." Below the sabH"s is the word
ing: "rrcscnted by the citizens of New
Mexico. Las Vegas, y. NJ. June 1895"
On the circular edge oi the medal
proper are the words: San juan"
LAS Guasimas," Santiago" In the
center. Just below the crosses sabers,
is y brilliant diamond.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

for the Americas CUp
Ecrcsrord. the MARQUIS OF Dulfcrln. the
earl and countess of ClanwiIliam. Lady
Russell OF Halloween, Hon. Lillian rus
sell. Hon. Shombcr% Kerr Mcdonnell,
principal! private secretary to the mar
puis OF Salisbury; Sir George Faudcl-
Phillips. former lord mayor OF Lon
dor. and Lady Phillips; Herbert Glad
stone. Maj. Sharman-CrawfOrd. Hon.
" Walsh and II. VI. McGiIid0wny, the
last three representing the Royal us
Ter Earht club.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01


Judge Springer, and 10 Miss Spring
cr. and 10 YOU. nay fy.Iow-Am"ricans
Of New Mexico. / want 4 say / cannot
cypress in words how deeply | am
touched by what you have done. l
prize this Gift more than anything
else that could have been given me-,
comm" as it does. and in the way it
does. from those whom il comes For
il comes on the anniversary of a day
fatctuI in the annals of the west.
Twcnty-thrc" years ago Custer rode to
his death with his gallant men at the
Rosebud. adding his share in the win
ming of the west in the upbUildinT of
the west which you have all OF you up
built-briEging up your section level
in patriotism, level in highncss of pur-
pose with all hat there is in this ma
ton. | cannot say how glad | have
been TO come here. | never was in
New Mexico before. but ] have never
felt like a stranger for II moment
among you. (Appiansc.) ] claim the
same right that each of your sons
claim of glory, and take pride in the
name and fame Of New Mexico. | am
an American. as you are Americans;
and you and l alike have the
right to claim as our W
every acre and rod of the country
from Maine to Oregon, from Florida
to California. CAppiansc.) All l shall
say. IS. if New Mexico wants to be a
state, YOU can call on me, and | Will
90 10 Washington to speak for you, Or
DO anything you wish. Great APP
plansc.)
Gel. Hoosevclt's address was cut short
by the rain, which put Il stop to the
amus"m"nts of the daylight pro-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
Halls Catarrh Cure

Is a Constitutional Cure. Price, 15c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
ANOTHER STORM IN NEBRASKA
Damage Done to Buildings,
Crops, Bridges and Gams-Tor-
nado Insurance.

Omaha, Neb., June 27.-A special 10
the Bee from Kearney, says:
Monday night the worst s:orm ever
experienced in this vicinity swept
over the town. In two hours I've
inches of water FELL streets were flood
ed, all telegraph and telephone wires
ard poles We're Frustrated and coin-
m~unication cut off until yesterday.
The canning factory west of town
was wrecked and several other build
ings unroofed.
At Gibbon seven inches Of water
fell during the night, everything w"s
flcCded and immense damage don.
Telephone reports from up the
Kearney & Black Hills railroad, show
that heavy rain, accompanied b. hail
end wind did much damage Sunday
uIpht-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01

After lunch the party drove to sam
ut.;'S ward in two coaches. ADMIRAL
I:CrcSford driving the first. They We're
the object of muchattentiOn while pro-
cccdin~ down the Thames cmbank-
m"nt and through the city and White
chanel.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-07-01
-, Toust to the shnmrnr<.

After the usual loyal toastS. admiral
Ecresford proposed the success of the
Shamrock. and briefly sketchcd the
struggle of the times zone by and Sir
Thomas Pipton's galIantcntry into the
breach and challenge for the cup.
Then. the admiral. in breezy style.
raised his glass and SAID: Now we
cCmc to the last scene but one. May
the Shamrock win a fair. square race,
and may she have the additional bal
last of Tie Americas cup when she
returns"
The guests heartily raised their
glasses in response. and the owner of
the Shamrock modcstly replied with a
few words of thanks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-11
A DOUBLE MARRIACE

The following invitations have been
issued to n double marriage, which will
take place tomorrow afternoon in Park
View:
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II. Hutchinson re-
quest your presence at the marriage OF
their daughter Mary Gertrude. to Mr.
caleb Bosby, Jr.. Wednesday afternoon.
April 18th, at o'clock eighteen hun
dred and ninety-nine. corner Lecl1ie and
owens streets, Park View, Portsmouth.
Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. Caleb r. Busby request
your presence at the marriage of their
daughter, Emily, to Mr.. Augustine Je-
April 18th. at o'clock. eighteen hum
dred and ninety-nine. corner Leckie and
owens streets. Park View, Portsmouth
Virginia.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-11
PORTSMOUTH L06AL NEWS and ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE REV. DIR. GARRETT.
Court Street Baptist Church Will Pr

Court Street Baptist Church Will Pro-
badly Call This Eminent Divine.
Since the declination OF Rev. Dr. r.
K AGREE to the pastorate Of the Cour,
Street Baptist Church, the pulpit COM
mittee of that body has been earnestly
considering the names of many minis
tiers to whom they would be pleased to
extend call to their church as pastor.
Sunday the committee, after mature de-
liberation, concluded to have a confer
ence with the Rev. DIR. Garrett. the dis
t1nguished divine who is at present pas
tor Of the First Baptist Church ut Chat
tanooga, Tenn, with the view of call
ing him as the pastor of Court Street
10 this end telegram was sent to
him yesterday to come to this city Mt
once, so that the committee could have
personal conference with him. He is
expected to arrive here not later than
Friday, and the Virginian-Piot is in a
position to say that If he will accept q
call it will be unanimously rendered
him.
DR.. Garrett is very prominent among
the Southern Baptists as a minister.
He is comparatively young, being about
43 years of age and is a gentleman of
splendid physique, elegant address and
commanding presence. He has q wife
and three children, all of whom Court
Street Church will welcome with wide
open arms If DR.. Garrett concludes to
accept the pastorate which the COM
mittee Will unanimously offer him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-11
he following was
THE MENTI.
THE PARK VIEW BAPrIsTs.

Two excellent sermons were preached
Sunday at Park View Baptist Church
by Rev III. E. Martin to fair sized audi
ences. and deep impression was made
on the mind of his hearers.
In the afternoon b. Y. p. u. was
formed by the district president, John
A. Morris. The union starts out with
good prospects. The following officers
were elected: President, Carroll Myers:
Vlce-President, Willie M. Trant: Re-
cordlng Secretary, Oliver S. Woodward:
Corresponding Secretary, Miss Ella
Morris: Treasurer, Miss Annie Rea:
Organist, Miss Ida Turner: Chorlster
e. Q. Young.
The union meets every Monday night
at o'clock. The first meeting was held
last night. President C.. Myers then
marshaled his forces for both construc-
tive and aggressive movements for the
good of all.
Next Monday night an excellent pro-
gram Will be presented. Rev. H. e.
Martin will make an address on Act
Tact and Contact All are welcome.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-11
ELECTION or OFFIcEps

AT meeting of the Hook and Lad
ger Company. held last night, the fol-
LOWING were elected officers for the
year: r. a. Meads. foreman; Emmett
Deans, first assistant foreman: c. N.
maTRham. second assistant foreman:
Outten, financial secretary; H. o. Pear
son, treasurer; DR.. r. L. McMurran.
surgeon; John w. Tatem, Jr., driver;
w. l.. Dillsbury, tillerman.
After the meeting a collation. was
very much enjoyed by the company,
and during the hours spent in sucb
pleasant manner songs were sung.
toast drunk and speeches made. ali
Wishing the company prosperity, length
of life and good service.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-11
pie with books. You have evidently
the right woman in the right place"
In Mrs. Heard. Very truly yours,
ANDREW CARNEGIE.
SEABOARD AIR LINE.
Office of Vice President and
General MANAGER

General Manager,
Portsmouth, Va. April 9Th, 1899
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie. West 5lst
Street. New York City:
Dear Mr.. Carnegie-I beg to acknowl-
cage receipt OF your letter Of April LIST,
with its accompanying check for one
thousand dollars $4,000, to be expend-
ed in aid OF the circulating library
work of the Seaboard Air Line, and to
thank you most sincerely for your kind
consideration OF this matter. Your
check Will be made payable to Mrs.
eugene b. Heard. the lady having the
matter directly In charge. and the one
SO deepiy interested In this grand work.
with the letters we shall give her to
publishers and others, In New York,
she viii be requested to visit that city.
making such selections as her judy
ment may dictate.
feel sure you will never be able to
1uliy appreciate the great good that
your check is destined to accomplish,
by bringing, as 1t will, to the homes
or tho thousands of families In the
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ana yet, In very many cases, so difficult
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Again thanking you in behalf OF those
10 be benefited. and with the assurance
tnat you shall be made acquainted from
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wen as with the results obtained, by
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