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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
MODERN BATTLESHIPS.

Three of the Greatest Fighting Machines
Ever Built Will Shortly Be Contracted
for by the United States.
Final approval was given this week by
the Board Of Bureau Chiefs to plans for the
construction OF three Of the most powerful
battleships Authorized by Congress and with
greater displacement and speed than many
Of the latest productions OF this type
abroad. The designs contemplate ships OF
great speed and terrific battery power,
combined with large radius Of steaming
action and coal supply.
No battleships now in commission abroad
will exceed them in size by more than 300
tons, if that, and in ability to steam
rapidly they are expected to have no sups-
rior.
Under provisions authorizing the ships
the cost Of each, exclusive OF armor and
armament, is not to exceed $4,000, 900,
which would bring their total cost to about
$4,000 600, and by the terms Of the oircu-
lar the displacement when loaded will be
very nearly 10, 900 tons or 1850 trial dis
placements and speed OF 10 knots, with
provision that they may be rejected il they
fall below IS knots and penalties for every
quarter OF knot below the required speed.
These provisions will, if carried out,
make the vessels by far the swiftest craft
yet built for the Government and rank
them with the best in the British ssrvice.
In length and breadth they will have
greater dimensions than most Of the largest
cruisers now in commission and fall little
short OF armored cruisers Of the most form
liable class, the length being $50 feet and
the extreme beam rs feet.
Krupp armor is provided in the plans,
and the reduction of the belt plates from
Is inches for the Indiana class to inches
for the new ships indicates the superiority
OF the latest armor plate in resisting quail
ties. From bow to stern the projection
will extend, the main belt being 100 feet
long, s feet wide and inches thick and
tapering to inches at the bow and stern,
or with an average thickness Of 7 inches.
The total weight OF the armor for the
ships will be 1915 tons for each, divided
in parts as follows: Main belt, ABS tons;
taper belt, 36i tons, and the x-inoh case
mate armor, 742 tons. Besides the proteo-
tion afforded by this armor there will be
protective sloping deck OF three and one
half inches on the curve and two and one
half inches on the flat covering the vitals
of the ship.
The battery as settled in the circular
provides more guns and heavier discharge
OF metal than any vessel Of the navy.
Four twelves will be mounted in two tur-
rets four Fights in pairs and twelve six
inch in the waist of the ships. In addition
there will be twelve three FOUNDERS four
one-pounders, automatic, four one-pounder
rapid shot, two field guns, two Gatlings
and six 80 MN automatic. Their maya
zines will mold 240 pounds of 12-inch she'll,
500 9.inch shell, ., 400 6-inch shell and
5000 3-poundeI projeotiles. There will be
as little wood as possible about the ships,
and that will be fireproof
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21

Rev. John Reid, Jr, of Great Falls,
Mont, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. l can emphasize his statement,
ut is positive cure for catarrh if used
Pastor Central Pres Church. Helena,
Mont.
After using Elys Cream Balm six weeks
l believe myself cured of catarrh. Joseph
Stewart, Grand Ave, Buffalo n. Y.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 80 cts. or
mailed by Ely Brothers, SO Warren ST.,
New York
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Beware of OintmentS for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
TEN when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescription from rupture physic-
ians. as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by +. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. j. Cheney ~ Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Farmer Dies Of Opium Poisoning.

Thomas NiclScrson, farmer Of Galena,
Md, died at the Delaware Hospital, Will
mington, Monday of supposed opium pois-
oning. He stayed at the home of William
jenkins, on East Fifth street, Wilmington,
Saturday and Sunday nights, and, feeling
ill, went 10 the hospital Mondy morning.
Ii is supposed he had been taking opium,
but it ia not believed to be suicide.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
Welded SECOND Time.

A Couple in Wilmington Who Had Been
Divorced Remarked How They Fell
In Love Second Time.
There was q bit OF romance in O wedding
that took place in Wilmington few even
ings ago, when Samuel G. Fisher and his
former wife, Mrs. Florence N. H. Fisher,
were remarked by Rev. Frederick F. Biggs,
pastor Of Second Baptist Church.
Several years ago the couple were we'd
ded, but, owing to family disagI cement
they separated, and divorce was granted
year ago. Mrs. Fisher went to live with
her father after the decree. Mr.. Fisher is
an engineer on the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad, and a few
weeks ago he became seriously i'll, sent for
his former wife, and happy reconciliation
followed over the penitent husbands bed.
Mrs. Fisher is organist at Second Baptist
Church, and attractive in appearance. In
the evening she played the wedding march
at the ceremony in the church when VIM.
H, Lingo and Miss Irene Adele RICHTER
were made man and wiie, and at the same
time her thoughts reverted to quieter
wedding to follow. After attending the
reception of Dir. and Mes. Lingo, Mrs.
Fisher went to the home furnished by Mr..
Fisher, and they were reunited as husband
and wife by the Rev. DR.. Briggs in the
presence Of immediate relatives.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
DISF|GURED FOR LIFE.
Celluloid Comb EXplOdes and Sets Fire
to Young Girls Hair.

Miss Emily Hunt, until Friday one OF
the prettiest girls on the Eastern Shore,
has been disfgured for life by peculiar
accident
Miss Hunt resides near st. Michaels
While attending to her household duties, a
large celluloid comb, which she had in her
hair, exploded and set fire to her hair The
shock caused her to fall, and her hair was
almost burned from her head. Her scalp
was burned severely in several places, and
her cheeks, neck and forehead were also
blistered. Miss Hunt states that there was
no Gre near her at the time of the sxplo-
sion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21

81 had been sick ever since my mar
rage, seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. l had falling of womb,
leucorrhea, pains in back and legs;
dyspepsia and nervous trembling of
the stomach. Now have none of these
troubles and can enjoy my life. Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me. Mrs. S. BARNHART, New CASTLE,
PA
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
A Story of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
LETTER TO MRS. p1NKuAM NO. 69,rS6l

"DEAR Mrs PINKHAM-Two years
ago l began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
We're profuse and painful, and was
troubled was leucorrhea. l took
patent medicines and consulted ply
sician, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one of your books, l wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and I followed the directions
faithfully, and derived so much benefit
that l cannot praise Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound enough.
l now find myself pregnant and have
begun it's use again. l cannot praise
it enough. Mrs. CORA gibson, YATES
MANIsTEE, MICH.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21

81 tell you the drink habit the opium
habit ana the cigarette habit can all
be stopped. IFS nonsense to say they
can't Look nj that boy who smoked
S. worth of cigarettes every week"
"Did he stop"
YES Hes Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21
BODY RECOVERED.


liam Mccullough Rise to the Rivers
Surface.
AS the scow- barge Ella Bernard, Captain
Smith was coming up the Susquehanna
river, near Port Deposit, last Saturday, he
discovered the body of a man floating in
the water. On coming to the wharf he
notified William Wilson, who, with Mate
Zimmers, rowed opposite Mount Ararat,
tied a rope around the body and brought it
to the shore, where it was recognized by
friends as that OF William Mccullough,
who was drowned with Mr.. Davis at Con-
owingo on March 23rd. Mr.. Mccullough
leaves widow and three small children.
His body was taken by Undertaken Tosh to
Pilot Town, his former home. The body
was badly swollen and the face very much
disfgured. Davis body has not been
found.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1900-04-21

''Of a Good Beginning cometh a good
end" When you take Hoods Sarsapar-
lila to purify your blood you are making
a good beginning, and the good end will
be health and happiness. 1t never dis
appoints,
Sick headache is cured by Hoods Pills.
ohn
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1ncendlary Microbes.

Under the above title 6 H-iter La Nature, of Paris. contributes an inter- esting article OH spontaneous combus- ton, showing that when stored hay, bales of cotton, tobacco etc., take fire, the action is in the first plEce due to bacteria. In wet seasons such fires are most common and are due to storing the hay, etc, in damp state; fermen- tation follows, with great rise of tem- perature-a process due entirely to the action of microbes; the hay is changed to dry, porous and earbonaceous condition, and it presently takes fire, Il will consume slowly, until accident brings the external air to it's help when the ineandeseent mass bursts into flame, and the microbes which caused the initial mischief are de- stroyed in a funeral pyre of their own making
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THE BURLINGTON ROUTE
 CHEST LINE,

WEST: St. Louis to Kansas City, St. Joseph, Omaha, Nebraska. Den yer, Utah, Pacific Coast-TWO TRAINS DAILY. Weekly California Excursions,
 NORTHWEST: to Black Hills, Montana. Washington, Puget Sound via the short Billings Route-50 to 800 miles saved, from St. Louis. Tourists sleepers Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kansas Gftr to Seattle. NORTH. to St. Paul and Minne- apolis-THREE TRAINS DAILY. H0MESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS to the W est and Northwest.
 7500 Miles of Standard. Railroad. The Main Travelled Road in the Louisiana Purchase.
 Wile-yestlbuled, Pintseh-lighted. complete trains ot chair cars (seats freel. Pullman pleepers.
 All Ticket Agents can ticket via the Great Burlington Route
 Write.
 r M FUGG, L " WAKELY. T p A. GOA Pine st., Gen. Passenger Ag't
 st Louis, s,o St, Louis Mo.
 HOW ARD ELLIOTT, Gen'I Manager.
 St LUuis, Mo.
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 Ihrou gh Colorado

Tie Denver X RieGrande Railros with it's numerous branches ns
 trafing the Rockies. has two j| tinet and separate lines across tI mountains. Tickets reading via n Scenic Line" between Denver a,| Grand Junction, in connection M the Rio Grande Western Ry. betWal Grand Junction and Ogden al available over the Denver < M Granle either via it's main M through Ieadville and GlppRa| Springs or via the line over DaRBd Pass and through the Black Gap1I Tourists to and from Salt LakeGl Ogden or san Francisco will find to their advantage to have t54 tickets read in both directions r) the Scenic Line of the World ttI being able to use one of the ab4l routes going and the other rdt1rl ing. Write <. K. Hooper. G. PI T. A., Denver, Colo. for illustntl pamphlets. dal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-23

The obIeet of Mr. Henry V latter son in writing his letter to Mr. Angus Belmont. of the |. and N. railroad, was to force tEat oFgaai za- ton into the support of =the politf- cal machine, or at least to keep hands off The same tactics were resorted to bY others with other corporations with better success. The Standard Oa company is 6aowo to have been held up for a large sum, and another r4iiroaa company was actually frightened into a course that everybody connected with it condemned. Mf Waiter sons bluff failed to york, and the publication of his letters places the poor weak old man tn a deplorabz e light. There is pity for Watterson but DO sympathy.-O 7ens6or5 En quirer.
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Farming in Colorado and New Mexico.

Farming in Colorado and New Mexico.
 The Denver & Rio Grande Rail- road, "TheSeenic Line of the World, has prepared an illustrated book up- on the above subject, which will be sant free to farmers desiring to change heir location, This publica- tien gives valuable information in regard to the agricultural, horticul- tural and live stock interests of this section, and should be in the hands ofever3 one who desires to become acquainted with .tbe methods of of farming by irrigation Write :. K. Hooker, c. F. &. T. A. Denver. Colo. If
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4 STR4A GE CASE.

When MT. G0ebel died the coroner of Franklin county either declined or failed to hold an inquest, by which a thorough legal investiga tion could have been had, and the truth ascertained or at least much of it.
 Ia the meantime strange reports have crept irto the public prints as to the manner in which, and the persons by whom, Goebel was shot; reports that some mysterious ac. cident, some scarcely credible mis- adventure caused his death. Other reports. almost as strange, have been published as to 4tde exit wound of tne fatal shot, the range of ball. the ragged edge of the wouad which was supposed to be wound of entrance; which seems to- indicate that he was shot from be- hind aud not from in front, and on the right side.
 We know rothirg Of the truth of these many reports. But tits time that the prisoners in= jail be tried; that the law as to them be ooeFed; that the law take its course. It is time that there be an investigation  under the sanctions of the law, where oaths are administered, where witnesses can be examined and cross examined and the facts be aseertained with some degree of aez euracy and certainty when the shameless fabricafions of uascrapu= loas sIanderers shall no longer be published as truth, and the infamous accusations of the depraYed be ae- cepted as possioiIjties.-Lexingtoa Herald.
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EorConntNTreasnrer rer.

We are authorized 10 announce MT. '. O. Alexander as candidate for County Ffeas- 5tref. subject to the action gf the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized 10 announce Mir. Jesse E. Core es d candidate for County IreasgF- ssf, subject to the act on of the Democratic primaries of jetfersoueOuhtY.
 Weare authorized t9 announce Mn. John Ef. shelby as q candidate fer County Ifeasl- yer, subject to the action ot= the Democratic primaries 0n March l4, i300
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For Constable.

We are authorized 10 announce Mir. Tandy agrew"r as q candidate for Constable of Naugine township subject to the action of she Democratic primaries on March Ii, f900 Your support solicited
 We are authorized to announce MT Al J stewart as candidate for reelection as Constable of Vaugine township, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries on March II. 1900.
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Tor Congress.

We are authorized fa announce Hon. J. 8. Wood. of Garland county as eand date kansas, s0hieet to the acton of the Demo cratic party,
 We are authorized toannounee Hon. John aS. LIttte, of Sebastian county, as eapdt fate for reelection to Congress from the Secund Distr ct of Arkansas, subject t0 the will of fhe Democracy of the district,
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NOTICE

All persons who owe the firm Of Dunn < Aur6augh are requested to settle their accounts at once. also those who have accounts against US will please send them in. as we wish to dissolve as soon as all settlements can be made.
 l25 DUNN & M0RDAFGH. Fob. 15, 1a90 Willamette, Ark.
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For Prosecuttng Attorney

Weare authorized to announce Mir x. Q. a'Indall as a candidate for Prosecuting At 9orney from this the Eleventh Judicial Cir sait.subject to the action of the Democratic primaries
 =Weare authorized taaphaunee MT Wal fer E, Sorrells Ii candidate for re=el ae1ifu to the office of Prosecuting Attorney for Hhis the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, subject to ehe aeiion of the Dem cratic primaries
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Rnbblng- -the Diamond Trnst.

A hole in his right heel enabled a negro workman in the diamond fields of South Africa to secrete and steal gems to the value of $273. GOO These he expressed in small parcels of fruits to cousin in King Williams Town. in the extreme south of Africa from which place both recently departed for England.
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LithOtypeS.
 What are Lith0types?

They are Autograph engrav- ings," stone engravings" that are transferred onto zinc and then etched into relief, to be used on type presses.
 A critical examination of speci- mems will show that the printing qualities of these plates are of the highest order.
 As we make speciality of this class of work we would like to hear from you when you need a fire engraving. Yours truly,
 Adams Wilson P't'g Co.,,
 Pine Bluff, Ark.
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NNw RaIlwaK.

The Railway Age says that there is every indication that not less than 5000 miles of new railway will be built in the United States in 1899, repre- senting an investment of about $780, 600 00A
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on aer ef Cannon Ball House Dead.

Patrick GoHnor is dead at Winehes. ter, Fa. He achieved fame as ths owner of the celebrated and historic Cannon Ball house. This house was shot entirely through by a twenty=four pound ball from Milrey Ferry fort. on the western heights of the city. MT. Connor and his children had just left their beds at the time, and the ball splintered the beds into fragments Afterward the shot was recovered and placed in the aperture in the outside wall, where it has remained since.
 k xFoman's Chance Of Life.
 Of 1000 women at the age of %, 940 liFe ten years more. thus making tae chance az the age of 20 of a woman living o=the age of 30 about Is to tn favor of living Similarly. of t. GOO women living at the age of 30. 805 live twenty years more; the chance at the age of 90 of q woman living to the age of 50 being, therefore. about to 1 in favor Of living. Again, of ], ,000 women at the age of 80, 250 live 2o years more -i. e. 2 in 100 live to the age of 80, and 75 in 100 do not.
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Tor Representative.

We are authorized to announce MT A C. Vowel as candidate for the Legislature. subject to the acton Of the Democratic pri nlaFies, on March Il, le00
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For State Senator

We are authorized 10 announce MT N +. Nsole1nau as q candidate fer the State Senate. subject to the aetion of the Democratic pr- anafieS Mafeh II, l9ea.
 We are authorized 10 announce Hon. Creed Caldwell as t candidate for the State Senate. subject 70 the action of the Democratic pri. euaries March IL 1900
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It is Impossible
 to Get AW'

from the fact that in 1900 N While other butchers changea
 shops, !. And the name of other meat '
 Hops. ,, a Peddiers haul their stuff thro
 and sIop.
 Still tie people know That to the old reliable They ye always got to go, ..ohb To get the meat that is desllaExFii EFi
 CITY MEAT MAhea7
 2l0 west SsconI R. P. Holmes, Prop.
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For Circuit Glei k

We are authorized to announce MT. James sA. Eangtord as candidate for reelection 5s Circuit Clerk, subject to the action ofthe Democratic primaries March II. E09s
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For Sheriff

We are authorized toannounee MT James 35outd as can dafe for sheriff ana C63ec- for, subject 10 the action Of the Democratic QrimArIes.
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For City Clerk.

We are authorized to announce Mir. K. Lee Johnson as u candidate for recollection to the office of City Clerk of Pine Bluff at the en- ssuing city election ill April 1900.
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For County an1 Probate Judge.

We are authorized toann0unee Hon. smith q. Martin as q candidate for County and Probate Judge. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries. March 14, laaa
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For Eirenit Lndge.

We are authorized to announce the Hon w. T. Young as d candidate for Circuit -1udge of the Eleventh Judicial circuit sub rect to tho action of the Democratic prima. ries on Maren IA, f910
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For City Attorney.

We are authorized to announce NIT, Irving 8Seipberger Us a candidate for City Attorney =at the ensuing municipal election
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For Aasasaor.

weare authorized teannounee Mr chas ". Harris as a candidate for reelection to 9he office of County Assessor, subject 10 the action of the Democratic primaries
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
 For County Clerk.

We are authorized to announce Mir. Chas. G5 FIf2hugh as a candidate for County and Probate Clerk subject 10 the action of the Democratic primaries.
 We are authorized to announce MT. Frank B, Flanders as q candidate for re- election as County and Probate CIerc- sub- Eies,
 We are authorized to announce Mf. I. E. Bioom as Il candidate for the office 0f C0Qn- v and Probate Clerk. subject to the action e3f the Dcmoc atic primaries
 We are authorized to announce Mr. ". |; Strickland as q candidate for County and Probate Clerk. subi#c t9 the action of the Democratic primaries on March i4. Ig99
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Everybody is taIkin g ]" HORNS B E s T. ;" Have you tried it ;?

Geo. E. McKenney makes special ty of dressing all Kinds of poultry OF very short notice. 224 w. 4th 4 Ya fn
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Chances of the Turf.

As an instance of the strange chances of the turf, and of what good horses must blush unseen in Ire. land, it is stated that Maj Edwards Cassock Pride, which won the great Ebor Handicap of LOGO soyereigns at the York races, beating ten of the best horses in England, was bought not long ago at an Irish county meeting for G8! The horse had run indiffer. ently in several small races, and SO little was thought of him that he was sold for this triaing price.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-23

Gen. Luke E. Wright, of Mem. phis, has been appointed by Presi- dent Mckinley, southern member of the pew Philippine commission.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-23

Miss Paula Collier. of Fl. Smith, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D I. Mills at 7O5 West Barraque street.
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] KemarkabIe nIgamr Case.

A rather remarkable bigamy case came to light in Southwark recently. A Mrs. Little. wife of railway porter at Portsmouth, went to London and there married carman named Car ter She paid visits alternately to her two husbands for some time without discovery but during one visit MT. Little discovered the certificate of the second marriage pinned inside his Wife's bonnet, and he communicated with his brother in London. who gave information to the police.
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Our goods are fresh. Our prices are reasonable, Our delivery is quick-knox X smart k
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-23

Mfr. Joe $ Altsehul, the West Bar raque street eonfectioner, will take in the Mardi Gras in Memphis.