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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
Rockingham Has Smallpox.

ROCKINGHAM. N. O.. Jan. 1G-The
campaign against the proposed consti.
have been opened hero today by Sena.
tor Pritchard An outbreak OF small.
pox, however, prevented his speaking.
Ten we'll developed ca,os were discov.
cred here yesterday, and the speaking
has been indefinitely postponed. Court,
which was in session. has been ad-
journed and neighboring towns have
Quarantined against the place.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
FOR BETTER ROADS.
PROPER Supervision, Taxes P.,s r,
Money and Wide Tire.

~eRcENisiOn, Taxes PAID II,
Money and Wide Tires.
Ihere Is great need In this stat.
OF more negligent and experienced,
road engineers and supervisors. so n.
70 avoid wasting Of money and labor
~ carrying out worthless plans for
WORK. Our people should realize that
tne building OF good public. roads ro.
qaires as much training ana expert
ence as does the building OF railroads.
SAID Governor Russell of North Caro-.
una. The system OF compulsory labor
on public roads LAS been Abandoned In
most enlightened countries. In our
state 1t is questionable whether we ore
IA a position to adept my uniform sys-
tenn upon this subject because of rbe
VIDE variance OF the conditions exist
ing In the different localities.
In some places the property holders
are able to bear the road tax, and the
circumstances surrounding them are
such as to make It to their interest 70
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
4 FriehtfuJ BIunder

Will often cause a horrible burn,
sca'd, cot or bruise Bucslen'a Ar
MICA 6 I've, the best Ia the world. will
kii' tbo pain and promptly heal 1t.
Cu,es i'll sores, fever sores, ulcers,
hollis, telons, corns, all skin erupiions.
Best pie cure on earth. Only 25 cts
box Cure eusu, ,nteed, Sold BY
F. Q. Duke, druggist.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
A KING GEORGE WARRANT.
"csween'y Gets nn Interesting Ravo-
1utfonnry Document

1utionnry Document.
COLUMBIA, s. O., Jan. .IG. Governor
McSweeney has received from Mr.. Penn.
brook Jones Of New York, through Mr.
W. u. Porcher Of Charleston, an inter.
eshng revolutionary document, which
Mr. Jones desired should rest among
the archives OF South Carolina.
IL Is one OF King Georges warrants
AZ. 'he paying OF certain persons whose
names are set forth for "victualinp our
FORCES within tho provinces OF South
carolina and Georgia with nil species
OF provisions hetween Jam / lY0i. and
Maroh 20, following. both dates in.
Tho document is dated. Court of ST.
james, this th!rtieth day of July. lTG1,
IN ~ tne hrst year OF our reign" and
hand corner
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
President Carlisle to Quit.

SpARTANBuRa. 8. O.. Jan. lH-Jamsa
Fl. Carlisle. LII. D.. who has been presi.
dent Of Wofford college since 1875. will
resign his position and retire from the
head Of that historic institute after June.
1900. DIR. Carlisle feels that his duties
are too confining for bis advanced age.
IL 10 not his intention, however. to sever
his connection with the college entirely,
and he will doubtless accept some hair
altar this aesston.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
BiSmarcB'S Iron Nerve

Was tie result of his splendid
health. Indomitabie will aud tre.
meadous energy are not found where
stomach, liver, kidneys are out of
order. Ii you want these q ,aliiies
and the success they bring, uss DR..
King's New Lifs Pills They develop
every power o. brain aud body. Ouly
25 cents at F. c. Dukes drug store.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
Livestock Men In Session.

Fort WORTH. Tex, Jan. 16 The
third annual convention Of the Ma.
tional Livestock association of the
United Staes began here today with q
good attendance Of delegates. After
address of the president was delivered
by J. w. Springer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
SAYS DADY HAS NO STOCK
president Williams OIL thu Attempt to
Prevent Consultations.

SAVANNAH, Jan. l6.-JoLn Shelton
Williams. presidons of the Sea board Air
Line, has given out an authorized inter.
view In which, speaking OF the suit
brought in the United States court for
the southern district Of Georgia by M.
d. Dady OF New EOrts TO restrain the
Gonsoiloation or tho Florida Central and
Peninsular with the Gao, gin and Ala.
bama, he says:
"Dady Is not only rot n s.ockholder
OF record Of tho Georgia aid Alabama
railroad. but he is not even q registered
holder OF voting trust certificates. The
allegations in the bill which he filed
cannot be supported, and have no fear
that the court will permit him to i'm.
pede the progress Of our work when the
true faefs i'- 49, $3.50 have been .uSr,ait-
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
A Fatal Runaway Accide MT.

DAISY, Ga. Jan. i6.-Mr. Henry I.
DsLoach. one OF the most prominent
citizens Of this county. was killed last
night. A mule he was driving became
frightened and ran away, throwing him
from his buggy. He struck against q
nine tree. his skull was crushed and his
teAy BADLY mAa8te4.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

J. l. Bevery, Loganton, Pa, writes.
l sm willing to take my oath that |
was c"red f pneumonia entirely bv
'he use of oae Minute Cough Cure
ainr doctors failed. 1t also cured INV
children ofwhooping cough" Quickly
'ei,'Hes and cures coughs, colds, grippe
and throat and lung troubles. Children
I'LL IKE it. Mothers endorse it. F.
Z. DIke. '' T.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
lIcAIiIlin Now In the Rac,.

NASHVILLE, Jan. l6.-Though he is
saying nothing. there is hardly shadow
Of doubt that Governor McMillin Is In
the field eor the United States senate.
Various movements in the past three or
four weeks point to the truth Of this
statement. The govern or's friends
throughout the state are very active in
his behalf and there are whispers that
he 10 fully advised Of and is sanctioning
their movements.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
Swine Breeders VIII Meet.

AUBURN. Ais. Jan. l6.-On next
Wednesday and Thursday. Jan. IL and
ls, the Alabama Swine Breeders asso.
citation will meet here and farmers and
stock raisers will have all opportunity
of seeing good specimens Of fullblooded
short horns. polled Angus and red poll
cattle. Railroads give reduced rates.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
That Throbbins Headache

Would quickly leave you. if you
use! Dc. Kings New Life Pills.
Catunl .Sa of puRe era have proved
H.. 'atch!ess merit fJr sick and
n.r; ~ ieadaches. They make pure
bj ro a d strong ne, vcs aG', build up
you: htaith. Easy t' take. Try them.
Oaly 25 cents. III ,ney back if not
cured. Sold by +. -. Duke, druggist
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
A Large Irrigatinx Plant.

TAMPA. Fls,. Jan. i6.-Colonel Camp.
Q large orange grower of the Manatee
section, has given contract to the
Tampa Supply company for the biggest
irrigsting plant yet erected in this state.
It will have capacity of 1000. 600 gal.
Ions an hour, and will cost 500, 600. The
pipes will cover 300 acres Of orange
0rOy0.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
University Trustees Named.

ATLANTA, Jan. l8-Governor Cendler
has appointed Hon. Brantley A. Den.
mark Of Chatham and Byron B. Bower
of Decatur to the board of trustees of
the state university at Athens 10 sue.
oeed respectively the late Hon. John
Intyre
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

The Tagalog guerrillas are now re-
ported TO have evaded the troops who
were chasing theu and to have mus
tered in large numbers within ten
miles of Manila. Otis accordingly
reports that The war is nearly over.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

F.B. Tbirkield, Health Inspector
Of Chicago, says: "Kodoi Dyspepsia
Gaze cannot be recommended too
bisuiy. IT cured mo cf severe dys-
ne psia." II iigests what you eat AMI
cares in1igestion, heartburn and al
for.ns Of dyspepsia. L. G Dlke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

Lewis Dennis. Salem, Ind, sa5s:
"Kodol Dyspepsia Cure did me more
good than anything ever tooS." Ii
digsest what you eat and cannot help
bu. cure dyspe psis and liver troubles.
r. G. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

&. II. Appleton, Justice of Peace,
Clarsshurg, N. j., Gays, "DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are the best pills
made for constipation. We use no
otherf." Quickly cure all liver and
bowel troubles. F. &. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

Llama named the last President
ana VIII name the next President
and Vice President. He named the
present Governor of Ohio and will
select his next colleague in the Sen
ATE, And the latter's name will not
be Foraker. 0'
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

L. T. Travis, Agent Southern R. r.,
oehae' Ga, writes: Il cannot say
70" much in praire of Oue Minute
Se@sh S9re. In my case it worked
remedy that gives immediate resuIts.
Cures c"ughs, colda, Group, brop chitis
ann ell throat ard lurg troubles. L.
l. Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

W. II. N Nsbet, Cash's Depot, s. G, {,
writes: l had dyspep epsis; used Asliin's
Liver Regulator, but it did no good.
then tried DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine; the first package did me
seed. continued it's use and was
cured.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

s:ze doesn't indicate quality. Be-
ware of counterfeit aud worthless
sslve offered for DeWitt's Witch
Hszsi Sa!ve. DeWitls is the only
original. An ;niailibie cure for piles
and ail skin dist ases. T. G. DAke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

y good many of Governor Roosc-
vclts friends are beginning to look
askance at his frequent visits to Boss
Platt. 1t is difficult to play in pitch
without getting pitchy.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

There will soon b. another election
in phiaaelphia and the Qaay leaders
are busa at work pa ldIng the regis
traitor lists 80 as to be ready to re-
peat le tactics of list Novcm ocr'
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
General News Notes.

Women's compilations depend for
beauty upon digestion. Dr.. NJ. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine regulates
the stomach, liver and kidaeys and
.ecures the blessings of good digestion
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

1t is rather unfair for Pennsyl-
vanians 10 ask Senator IIoar 10 save
them from themselves Ii the State
wants to be represented By m,n like
Quay, it has right to be.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

Whatever moral justification Sec
retary Gage may urge for his action,
he cannot deny he has deliberately
violated the laws. That is nothing,
nowadays, However.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

A few doses IF DR.. nj. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine will do more for a
"esk stomach han prolonged course
OF "ny other medicine.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

There is no use asking Mckinley
to mediate in South Africa and per-
haps stop the bloodshed there. He
might make his friend Bull angry,
and that would never dc, you know.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

Ambassador Choate is ove,joyed
Britain has promised to investigate
the seizure of our -four "very soon."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

Some judge in Wisconsin has en-
joined a city council from passing
legisla ion. How much further will
Judges 90 in their usurpations Of
power?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

According to President McKin-
icy, the United States is at peace
with all the nations of the earth
Yet the Secretary of the Treasury
wants S15O,O00,000 for The army.
more than Great Britain needs in or
insry times.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

III irritable, cut of sorts, depressed 4
In spirits, haye dull headache, take
few doses DR.. M. A. Simmons Liver
Medicine for quick relief.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

The modern aud most effective
cnye for constipation and liver troubles
;he fAmous little pills known a. De'
Wits Little Early Rissrs. T. o.
Duke.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

] have few choice building lots
for sale.
rrucl. farming, lying on both sides
corporate line-will sell cheap or
lease TO good party.
Hit l.. G.. YoUNG.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

All salaries in the Transvaal, in
cluding President Kruger's, were cut
down almost to nothing when the war
b*gan. Thus the Boer proves his
corruption and lack Of civilization.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

The fact that new trusts ore being
formed with such speed, proves eth
er that existing law is powerless, or
that the enforcement of it is weak
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
FOR SALE.

We will sell one or more horses at a
price below their real worth. We will
swap one-horse wagon for feed.
39-tf MILLER BROTnERs.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26
NOTICE..

L have bought q heavy draft wagon
OF $4,000 pounds capacity, and am
now prepared TO do all kinds of heavy
hauling or will hire out the wagon.
I3-8n. J. w. GuEERr
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

Iftbe government is getting 50
much money as 20 cripple financial
transactions, why not reduce tax
alton?
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

If gloomy and nervous and look; !,
." the dark side of things, take fe ~
d.Se. OF DR.. NJ. a. Simmons Liver
Me 'icine and the gloom will dis
appear.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

The Republican party has come to
believe with Ex-senator ingalls, that
the Constitution and the Declaration
OF Independence are "glittering gen.
era'itics ard 'irrisdccent dreams -
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

81 am indebted to One Minpta
Cohg n CGro fer my health aud life. Il
cured me Of lung trouble following
grippe" Thousands owe their lives
TO inc prompt action Of this never
'a,hps nmecy. It cures coughs.
COLDS Group, bronchitis, pneumonia
gr'ppc and throat and luog troubles.
lts early use prevents cci.sumptiou
1T ls the only harmless remedy lha,
gives immediate results. FCDnke
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

1t is the Navy Department against
tne entire country in the Sampson
Sehiey matter. Pity 1t could not
let the thing rest.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-10-18
STAFFORD.

| chdiOfus
Warren L. Hyde spent Saturday In
Chelsea.
Don C. Root went to Lowell, Mass, the
paat week.
Geo. Rowell has bought the R. N. Dem
Dison place.
G.N. Cobb was home from Dartmouth
over Sunday.
W. H. Chamberlin spent Tuesday in
Lebanon, N. H.
Mrs. Frank Brown spent Friday in
South Royalton.
Ethel silloway spent Saturday with
friends in Chelsea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hazen Clark of Middlesex
are guests at l.. A. Clark's.
Mrs. Don Root returned Saturday fro m
her visit in Massachusetts,.
Mrs. ID. c. Hyde entertained friends
from Sharon last Saturday.
Mrs. G.. F. Kent and daughter were in
South Royalton last Friday.
Heman Reynolds went to his work as
carpenter in Barre Monday.
Chas. Reynolds OF Randolph visited rel
atives in town the past week.
Mrs. Louisa A. Rogers is visiting her
SON in Chelsea for few weeks.
| Freeman hOSS Oh DOuLQ hOydltOu Is
staying in town for short time.
DR.. s. c. Chandler and family took an
outing at Fairlee lake last Saturday.
Hiram Fulton is improving his house
| by the addition OF new front piazza.
Miss Margaret II. Chandler entertained
the Wednesday club at her home last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Turner OF Wilder
visited relatives in town the first OF the
week.
H.. V. Soper of South Royalton was in
town the past week doing monumental
work.
Miss Sadie E. Houston of South Royal
ton visited her parents here on Thursday
and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan r. Dennison went
to Northfield Saturday where they are to
make their home.
VIM. NJ. Hatch OF Boston and Haveland
Stevenson OF Washington spent two days
in town thepast week.
The Ladies' Benevolent circle meets this
week Friday with Mrs. H. A Stickney, to
which all are cordially invited.
Mrs. Emma Gould OF Bethel and Mrs.
Della DickermRn OF TuDbridge were
guests OF their cousin, Mrs. c. f. Avery,
on Saturday.
Mrs. Chss. n. Cove goes to White River
Junction twice a week for osteopathic
treatment, from which she Is re-
Ceiving beneh 81.
L. A. Clark cut bis left thumb quite
severity on q saw last week, II being the
first time be has had to lay OF for any in
iuries received in his mill
Mrs. Ruby Harding Davis and daughter,
who have been visiting at her fathers, j.
II. Harding's, returned the past week to
her home in Lakeport, n. II.
A special town meeting is called for next
Tuesday to elect some one to collect taxes
in place of j. e. Kendall, who refuses to
act; also to choose a new selectman in
place OF F. r. Titus, deceased.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-10-18
Zinc and grinding.
IunprIdge.

f. d. Moody has been very sick with
dysentery few days.
Jasper Lyman OF Albany, VT, is pass
ing few days In town.
J. F. Page OF Weathersfield was a visit.
or at 5. A. Deans last Thursday.
Fred Chapman OF Montpelier is a guest
Of Hon. ID. F. Chapman, his father.
VIII NJ. Flanders a Son OF Chelsea are
painting o. +. Campbell's residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arselle Bellaire have COM
menced housekeeping in the Eastman
house.
DIR. f. p. Cushman OF Claremont, N. H.,
was called here Monday by the severe ill.,
ness OF relatives.
Mrs. Daisy &. Smith returned from
Beachmont, Mass, Tuesday OF last week
after a short visit.
Mrs. Ellen Baker OF Gaysville is an ex-
pected guest at s. A. Deans. She will
pass the winter here.
Mrs. +. L. Hurd OF Springfield came
Saturday to assist in taking care OF Mrs.
Clara w. Rolie, her sister.
Frank L. Cushman is very sick with the
grip. He was sick several days before be
gave up and took to his bed.
A. p. Cushman has had a relapse and
has been very low for several days. H.W.
Cushman is now convalescent.
James Pressey OF the north village died
last Thursday. Funeral services were
held at his late residence Saturday.
Geo. s. Reynolds, a former resident,
died in Concord, N. H., last Friday. His
body was brought here for burial Mon
day.
A. p. Skinner of South Royalton was q
visitor at E. r. SINNERS Sunday. Z. r.
Skinner has been very sick but is now
said to be convalescing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hutchinson and
their two children, who have been sick
with typhoid fever, are reported better
Mr.. Hutchinson Is still very sick.
! There was volunteer husking bee al
Fred Hutchinson's last Saturday and
about 400 bushels OF corn was husked. A
similar bee is to be given II. w. and A. p
| Cushman this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace F. Woodland and
Burt Woodland of Campello, Mass, who
have passed few weeks here as guests oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Tucker, returned Il
Campello last Saturday.
A. P. Ordwsy while working upon hi.
corn crib one day week had one ankle
smashed by piece OF timber. he wa.
taken to the Mary Hitchcock hospital FOL
treatment the next day.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-10-18
Williamstown.

Mrs. Luther Merrill is seriously afflicted
with rheumatism.
Miss Fannie Seaver is very sick with
bilious fever.
Mrs. M. L. Kezer and daughter visited
in town last Friday.
Mrs. George Beckett was in Montpelier
a few days last week.
Geo. X. Bosworth went to Boston on
the excursion this week.
The /. o. o. +. held a dance in Lynde's
hall last Saturday night.
Mrs. Clarence Bannister OF East Brook
field was in town last Monday.
Lewis Dragon and Theron Williams
have been i'll with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Robert Gamble and daughter OF
Groton have been visiting in town.
Mrs. j. K. Lynde attended the musical
convention in Burlington last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Simons have re-
turned from their visit in New York.
W. w. Kibbee has rented w .Cheney's
house and moved into II last Saturday.
frank Lathrop was recently injured at
the stone sheds where he was working.
Rev. F. E. Currler and Jesse Martin
were in Danville last week on a hunting
trip.
Frank Bruce and family will occupy
the house at Millville vacated by w. w.
Kibbee.
Next Sunday at the Universalist church
the pastor will preach to members OF the
grange.
Mrs. 0rrin Simons is soon to go to
Washington, d. c., to visit her brother
and sister.
Mrs. Norman Davis has gone to Water
loo, Ia, to live with her brother, Luther
Newcomb.
}. II. Jeffords and son have sold their
pair OF drivers to A. B. Manchester 4 Son
OF Randolph.
Mrs. H. w. Cheney is visiting her par
ents In North Randolph before she Joins
her husband in Philadelphia, Pa.
Rev. A. NJ. Smith OF Washington
preached at the Universalist church last
Sunday In exchange with Miss Frances
Kimball, the pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Drury and Miss
Millie Drury were in Barre last week
Tuesday afternoon to attend the funeral
of their cousin, Mrs. Fred Danforth
daughter OF the late Warren Drury.
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South SuocKpridge.

VIII Williamson's daughter, Gladys, II
quite sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mills were In Rutland
several days last week.
Mrs. Kate wey and Mr.. Clark OF Pitts.
field were at J. f. Goddardis Friday.
Mrs. "Gus" Newell and daughter, Lot.
tie, visited in Bethel 'Lympus Saturday.
J. s. Davis has a Dix j. Camp patent
apple-seed separator. Austin Packard II
running II.
Wheelock Howard Is moving from Mrs.
Evelyn Congdon's farm TO the place he re-
Gently vacated.
Byron Parmenter, wife and son, Forrest
OF Pittsfield visited her sister, Mrs. Henry
Mills, Saturday.
Charles Smith went TO Cornish, n. H.
last Friday 10 visit his family, en- route Il
Virginia to enter soldiers home.
Benz. Locke had the misfortune 10 lose {
horse by death while returning from &
visit TO the northern part Of the state.
Miss Bessie Wyman celebrated her 18th
birthday last Saturday evening. A large
company was present and dRucing was
enjoyed from 10 to u O'Clock. Refresh.
ments, consisting OF baked beans, brown
bread, cake and coffee, were served. Sew
eral presents were left as a token of friend
ship, among which were a gold watch, 9
pair OF glass vases and IS. All went away
wishing her many happy returns.