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The Press., 1900-05-17
A Theatrical Puzzle,

"There is something absolutely baf-
fling to understand" said theatrical
manager, about the perfect regularity
of the sizes of audiences for any given
play. You know l manage two thea
tiers here in New York. One of them
holds about 1000 people and the other
holds about 1000 people.
Now, when we have play that is
what we call a great success at the
small theater-Such d success that we
have to turn people away every night -
it is almost invariable that the number
turned away is not far from 80 each
night-that is to say, 1000 people come
and get in and 30 come and cannot get
in. And when we have a similar sue
cess at the large theater the average
number of people turned away is Just
the same-about 30-that is, 1000 peo-
pie come and get in and 80 come and
cannot get in.
Now, to all appearances the one
play has made just as big hit as the
other, so why is it that just about 1,O3O
people want to see the one every night
and just about 1000 people want ~ see
the other every night? Why do the
2,O3O never come to the small theater?
They never do. Such a thing was nev-
er heard of. It's little section in the
law of averages that l never could I'M
derStand. "-New York Tribune.
The Press., 1900-05-17
A MAN OF SCHEMES.
THE GRAND PROMOTER EXPLAINS
MATTERS TO HIS LANDLADY.

HIS Little Account Is Under Discuss
sion, and He Shows Her That She In
Flying Along the Road to Wealth.
Thus He DOdges a Calamity.
copyright, 1900, by C. B. Lewis.l
The grand promoter expected it. For
signs that his landlady had lost con-
fidence in HIM and was working up her
nerve to present him bill. His cheer
fulness at the dinner table almost Dor
dered on hilarity, and as he left the
table he executed a flank movement
by saying: TIC. "...-
MY dear woman, if it is not asking
too much, 1 wish you would hand me
my account this evening. 1 don't want
to occupy your valuable time nor put
you to any extra trouble, but it seems
to me that we ought to have a settle
ment without further delay"
He hadn't been in his room two min
utes when the landlady followed. She
| had the bill in her hand and the light
of anticipation in her eyes.
"Ahr' said the major as he took the
| bill from her hand. Nothing like
promptness in business affairs. Let
me see. The bill itself is made out in
proper form. The chirography is fair.
Room and board for ten weeks at 81 per
| week makes exactly $40, and there is
no mistake there. My dear woman,
permit me to congratulate you. You
have business head on you. Had you
The Press., 1900-05-17

A velocipedestrian appeared in the
streets the other day.
The Masonic lodge which has been or
ganized in this town for the last month,
under dispensation, was last week char
tered by the grand lodge to work under
the name of Ionic lodge.
A. G. Corpe has been appointed post
master at Stafford (Hollow) in place of
Cladius Harvey, resigned. The post Of
flee will be moved to the Howes house,
across the bridge from its present loca-
ton.
The bridge near the station has been
fenced in to avoid accidents. Work upon
a new bridge will be commenced at once.
A subscription paper is in circulation to
raise the sum of $500, the selectmen
agreeing to put up an iron bridge If that
amount can be raised by individuals.
Messrs. Glover & Winter have bought
the Oronoco barn, including a strip of
land 46a feet wide, running from Main to
Prospect street. They propose to alter
and enlarge the building, to put stove
and tin shop below and work shop
above, and engage in the manufacture of
tin ware to supply their several wagons.
MARRIAGES. Stafford, April 20, 1870,
by Rev. F. l.. Batchelder, Eugene Par
kess and Ida S. Hunt, both of Stafford
Springs.
Willimantic, May 18th, Durant w. Hol-
man of Toland and Emma J. Morrisc n
of Wilmington.
The Press., 1900-05-17
1T DISAPPEARED.
Herrmann's Clever Trick With
Quart Bottle of Chainpapne,

Herrmann's Clever Trick With O
Quart Bottle of Champagne.
'"The late Hermann, the magician"
said George Carroll Of st. Louis, Il
knew quite well and used to see great
deal of whenever he visited my home.
He was a most interesting man and
perfectly wonderful with his peculiar
tricks.
''In connection with his ability to
palm or conceal articles, no matter
what might be their size, | remember a
rather interesting story that used to be
told about him. He was one night at
dinner in one of the clubs here, and,
the conversation turning naturally on
palming as fine art, Hermann was
asked by a fellow diner if he could
palm a quart bottle of champagne.
"PreviouS to answering the query the
magician pulled up the sleeve Of his
coat, exposing his right arm almost to
the elbow, and then taking bottle Of
champagne in his hand said: TO palm
an object successfully it must be suffi-
GENTLY small. either to be concealed by
the hand itself or by hand and wrist
combined. In the case of a bottle of
champagne, that, as you will observe,
Is impossible, for the body Of the bottle
Is of too great girth for the wrist to
conceal, and a portion will project on
one side or the other or on both sides,
as the case may be. The only way l
can think of to dispose of a bottle Of
champagne is to do as | now do with
this one-throw it at that waiter over
there
"Suiting the action to the word, he
| apparently hurled the bottle with great
force at waiter standing near the 9TH
er end of the table. The waiter duck
| ed, men rose from their chairs with
CALCULATIONS, and in the confusion the
bottle of champagne totally and entire
ly disappeared. Clever, wasn't it?"-
New York Tribune.
The Press., 1900-05-17

MILLIONS GIVEN Await is certainly
gratifying to the public TO know of ono
concern in the land who are not afraid to
be generous to the needy and suffering.
The proprietors of DR.. Kings New Dis:
covery, for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, have given away over ten million
trial bottles of this great medicine; and
have the satisfaction of knowing it has
absolutely cured thousands of hopeless
cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness
and all diseases of the Thr oat, Chest and
Lungs absolutely cured by it. Regular
size soc. and 81. Every bottle guaran-
teed, or price refunded.
Trial bottles free at A. g. Eaton's Drug
Store.
The Press., 1900-05-17
Zulu Servants.

The Zulu boy servants are much ap-
preciated In Africa, but they have diff
culties with the English language.
Their special weakness is the confu-
sion of the letters ''P' and ST." AS a
result, instead of saying that Break
fast is ready they announce, to the as
constituent of the stranger, BLACK
faced lady, baas."
They make excellent servants. One
particularly faithful boy was always
very careful as to whom he admitted
into the house. One day three visitors
called, none Of whom had come with
out card. He ushered the first two
into the drawing room, but insisted on
the other staying in the hall. 1.-TWO
MISSES" he explained, "got ticket; you
got no ticket; you wait outsider
The wise boy knew quite we'll that
he himself wouldn't be allowed in a
saloon without ticket. Why, then,
should he admit white ladies ?-House-
hold Words.
The Press., 1900-05-17

"AND YOU MEAN OWE YOU $930f"
needed this money before you would
have asked for it. Not having any
need of it and having perfect conf
dence in my financial integrity. you
have held the bill till this date. Ex-
actly ten weeks and $40"
ayes, sir, $7O," replied the landlady
as she moved about uneasily.
."While it is only trifle," continued
the major as he looked the bill over
again. sit should be paid and the books
balanced-that is, If there is any
thing coming to you it should be paid
at once; if there is anything coming to
me I'll give you 80 or 60 days to square
up"
But how can there be anything COM
ing to you?" protested the landlady.
1--WE can't tell until we have figured.
My dear woman, my treasure of Il
landlady, let me say at the very outset
that | am perfectly satisfied with your
table, and as for my room kings have
had far worse. If you will kindly go
over the past in your memory you will
admit that have not made one single
klCh, SdllSltu' uly ocdi "OAhoA' pei
fectly satisfied" ...-
'Then the bill is all right?
Perfectly all right-couldn't be bet.
| ter Let me see. When l organized
| the Universal Hand Organ trust | lei
you in on the ground floor for $4,000
worth of stock. believe. That stock
ought to have given you dividends OF
at Ioa st 81 400 a wear"
"But it didn't, major. The whole
thing busted up, you know"
"Ah. l remember. It was not bust
up, but the Hand Organ trust was CON
solidated with the Great American
Antiblzzard syndicate. l haven't the
books here, but if my memory serves
me right I presented you with 100000
worth of stock. If your annual income
| from that stock has reached the sun
of $1O,OOO-if you have been enabled
to purchase
"But | never saw any stock" pro
tested the landlady. you said some
| thing about it one day, but a weel
later you claimed that you had dropped
| the scheme for a better thing. Yot
| owe for ten weeks"
"Let me see," unused the major-'He'
me see. Did drop the Hand Organ ane
Antibllzzard trust for a surer thing
All. it comes back to me! Yes: we LEI
The Press., 1900-05-17
THE BITTER BITTEN.
A Trick That Didn't Work Out just
as Was Expected.


There were three of them, and as
they entered the German saloon on the
corner the tall young man, who wore
raZzle dazzle clothes and posed as
fast" remarked in an undertone to
his companions that he would "show
them something good.'
They lined up at the bar, and the
tall young man ordered three 5 cent
drinks. When these were disposed Of,
he laid down 10 cents on the bar, at
which the German proprietor remark.
ed, "Nein; fifdeen." The tall young
man repocketed the coin and thus ad
dressed the German:
81 just gave you 10 cents, didn't IT
"Yah," responded the German.
"Well, here's 10 cents. That makes
20, so you owe me s." added the
young man, again depositing the dime
on the bar.
The German looked bewildered, but
placed the dime in the money drawer
dollar, with the request that he deduct
therefrom the 5 cents due him. The
tall young man had just the correct
change, 40 cents, left in his pocket.
This he promptly handed to the Ger
man and received the half dollar. Then
the three companions repaired to the
street and INDUCED in a mighty laugh,
while the tall young man swelled up
like a prize turkey on parade. Every
thing went lovely until they parted
company and the tall young man
boarded a car for his home In the
suburbs. Imagine his feelings when
the conductor handed him back the
so cents which he rendered in re-
Spouse to the request for fares with
the information that the piece was
"bad.' 1t was all the money he had
and he could not persuade the con-
ductor to trust him, so he was eject
ed at the next corner and had to walk
the remaining five miles to his home.-
Chicago Journal.
The Press., 1900-05-17
Did by A. &. Eaton. Druggist
They Marry YounR.

The Boer youth weds extremely
young. His education is over and he is
considered man of business when he
is liz. His bride does not come to him
portionless, but usually with a dowry
consisting of cows. goats and sheep, a
span OF oxen and quiet riding horse.
To each child that is born well to do
Boer likes to assign certain farm stock
as "nest egg for a future dowry OF
as q start in life,
The Press., 1900-05-17
.,.MelrOSe
Miracle

. No one who reads the following
i. should despair of being well. 1t
10 nothing less than a miracle of
modern medicine, performed by a
remedy that has brought happiness
ITO many homes. Mrs. Mabel E.
Polk, of Me1rose, tells the story as
fellows: .- .--@. ....
~ was taken down with rheumatism
.aa4 Suffered everything. Twas so helpless
&a4 ! eould not get out or into bed alone.
Sone enc had to Lift me. Ali power to
I'd @evs my feet and legs was gone. When
Iwishsd to change their position had to
Gssse some one to move them for me. I got
@a 40 relief until I tried DR.. Williams Pink
Piil foe Pale People. I took two boxes
and week ago Last Sunday was the first
time have been out of the house for seven
months, and now not only ann able to
atseaa 70 an my household duties, bot
can get down town, or to see my neighbors,
whsnsves I want to do 50. can't half
-seil what DR. Williams' Pink Pills for
PAls People have done for me-" g, =.
Mrs. MABEL E. POLK.
There personally appeared Mrs. Mabel
- &. Polk and acknowledged her signature
~ sDSthe above declaration before me.
EDWIN S. SMALL,
Justice of the Peace.
u. wursnas Msdicine Co., Schenectady, ny.
% csnts Per boxS boxes $3.50.
The Press., 1900-05-17

He FOOLED THE SURGEoNs.-All doc
tors told Renick Hamilton of West JEFF
ferson, o., after suffering IS months from
Rectal Fistula, he would die unless a
costly operation was performed but he
cured himself with five boxes Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, the surest Pile cure on
Earth, and the best Salve in the World.
% cents box. A
Sold by A. G. Eaton, Druggist
The Press., 1900-05-17

J. @. Hood, Justice of the Peace, Cros-
by, Miss, makes the following statement
II can certify that One Minute Cough
Cure will do all that is claimed for it.
My wife could not get her breath and the
first dose Of 1t relieved her. 1t has also
benefited my whole family" 1t acts i'm
mediately and cures coughs, colds, Group,
grippe, bronchitis, asthma and all throat
and lung troubles. w. D. Head.
The Press., 1900-05-17

THE APPETITE OF GoAT is envied by
all poor dyspeptics whose Stomach and
Liver are out of order. All such should
know that DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the
wonderful Stomach and Liver Remedy,
gives splendid appetite, sound digestion
and a regular bodily habit that insures
perfect health and great energy. Only
26c.
Sold by A. G.. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1900-05-17

j. G. Kennedy, Roanoke, Team, says
81 cannot say too much for DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. One box of it cured
what the doctors called an incurable ulcer
on my jaw" Cures piles and all SIX In dis
eases. Look out for worthless limitations.
w. D. Head.
The Press., 1900-05-17

1t has been shown by Koch and 9TH
ers that soap is microbicide, or germ
killer, and, according to Professor Sera-
fini, soda or potash soap is quite a good
disinfectaut not only because of the
alkalis, but the combination itself.
Heating the water favors the effect.
Resinous soaps are not the best disin-
fectants. Marseilles soap is very good.
A solution of or per cent kills the
most resisting microbes Washington
Times.
The Press., 1900-05-17
A Song About q Man.

81 will sing you a song about man,"
said the minstrel. "By the way, did
you ever notice that there never was
song written about a man? All songs
are about roses and maidens and love
and trysting places and sunsets and
mothers; never one about the old man.
Come to think about it, though, there
was one, Father, Dear Father, Come
Home With Me Now In this song
The old man is drunk in the first
versaA'-Atchison Globe.
The Press., 1900-05-17

"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
finest pills I ever used.'-D. J. Moore,
Millbrook, Ala. They quickly cure all
liver and bowel troubles. w. d. Head.
The Press., 1900-05-17

Jell-O, The New Dessert,
pleases all the family Four lavors Lemon,
Orange, Raspberry and strawberry. At your
grocers. 10 cts. Try 1t to-day.
The Press., 1900-05-17

Give the true American daily news
paper and piece of pie, and he will
make himself at home anywhere on
earth-Chicago News.
The Press., 1900-05-17

II had stomach trouble twenty years
and gave up hope of being cured till l be-
gan to use Kodel Dyspepsia Cure. 1t has
done me 50 much good call it the savior
of my life," writes W. R. Wilkinson, AL
bany, Tenn. 1t digests what you eat.
w D. Haald
The Press., 1900-05-17

Nine times out of ten it is over the
Bridge of Signs that we pass the mar
row gulf from youth to manhood.
The Press., 1900-05-17

If all the money in the world were
divided equally among the people. each
person would get about $50.
The Press., 1900-05-17

What Shall We Have for Dessert?
This question arises in the family every day.
Let us answer It, to-day. Try Jell-O, a delicious
and healthful dessert Prepared in two min
utes. No baking add hot water and set to
COOL Flavors Lemon, orange, Raspberry and
Strawberry. At your grocers. 10 cts.
The Press., 1900-05-17

The easiest and most effective method
of purifying the blood and invigorating
the system Is to take DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
cleansing the liver and bowels. w. d.
Head.
The Press., 1900-05-17
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
May go. 1870.

Items of local interest taken from the columns
of The Press, thirty years ago.l
The Press., 1900-05-17

The force of waves breaking on the
shore lie equal to II tons to the square
yard.
The Press., 1900-05-17

Zinc and Grinding make
Devoe Lead and Zinc Paint wear twice as
ong as lead and oil mixed by hand. 2tf
The Press., 1900-05-17
His View of 1t.

"No, surw exclaimed Cassidy. "It's
no aisy job t. be a millionaire"
els it just crazy talk ye're maxim p
asked Mulligan.
"NO, sur; | name it. Shure, If ye're q
millionaire an don't give all yer money
away they call We sthingy ould thafe,
an if We do they'll say we had t. do it
t. square yerser wild the Lord. No, sur;
I'd not be millionaire fur thousan'
dollarSr- Press
The Press., 1900-05-17

CATER suffering from severe dyspepsia
over twelve years, and using many reme-
dies without permanent good, I finally
took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t did me
so much good recommend it to every
one," writes J. E. Watkins, Clerk and
Recorder, Chillicothe, Mo. 1t digests
what you eat. W. D. Head.
The Press., 1900-05-17

1t has been calculated that the loss
from illness averages 100000 weeks
of work in the year, or 21a per cent Of
the work done by the whole population
between Is and 65 years of age.
The Press., 1900-05-17

CATER suffering from piles for flfteer
years was cured by using two boxes o.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve," writes w
J. Baxter, North Brook, N. G. 1t heals
everything. Beware of counterfeits. W
D. Head.
The Press., 1900-05-17
Not q Hard Question.

They had dispute, and they had
agreed to leave it to the military ex-
pert.
"What bullet" they asked, "do you
consider the deadliest?"
For several minutes he remained in
brown study. Then he looked up
with the air of one who has settled the
matter finally and definitely.
'"The one that hits" he said.-Chica-
60 Post.
The Press., 1900-05-17
FRENCH In A FEW DAYS.

A few days study better than years of the
CLASSICS; sure way to get French enough for
All PurPoses-not necessary to go to France as
We aA nave use for it in every day life. Carry in
any pocket, and use in case you get stuck with
'eanpS MOTEL or pension. Send Csc in silver. You
VIII receive book by return mail. Address D.
G., care Fulton County Bank GIoversYille. n. Y.
Mnte at once as this advertisement VIII only
appear for short time WAY
The Press., 1900-05-17

W. s. Musser, Millheim, Pa, saved
the life of his little girl by giving her One
Minute Cough Cure when she was dying
from Group. 1t Is the only harmless rem
edy that gives immediate results. Itquick-
ly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, grippe,
asthma and all throat and lung troubles.
w. D. Heald
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mrs. L. L. Lyle, the estimable
mother of County Examiner G. E.
Lytle, of Aithelmer, who has been
quite sick for the past several days
at her home, M. SIS East Eighth
avenue, Is reported to be no better
today. Mr.. Lyle has arrived in the
city from Altheimer and is attend
ing his mothers bedside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mrs. F. NJ. Lopez. OF Monticello,
the estimable wife of the late DR.. F.
III. Lopez, of this city, is visitor in
the city today. She is guest at
the Trulock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09
Everybody is talking
s'HORN'S 3 E S T. .
Have you tried it ?

Mr.. John T. Ward, the clever
and accommodating manager of r.
&. Dunn & Company's Arkansas in.
tertsts, with headquarters at Little
Rock, was a welcome visitor in the
city Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Have you seen Eek : pictures?
Just go by his place south side
West Second avenue. and see sam
pies in his show windows. They
are the kind he will make every day
until about the last OF May, when
he will close his gallery for the sum.
me-. 1873
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mr.. John L. Mills and MIR. Arthur
Mills, the two clever insurance men,
have returned from business trips
down the Cotton Belt road.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mr.. j. N. Wheeler, the well known
Warren merchant and planter, passed
through this city Thursday after
moor. He was en- route to ST. Louis
stock Of goods for his esta bIishment i.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

II you never had good picture of
yourself, just go To the Gem Photo
Co., opposite postoffice. They guar
antee to,suit you. "a photos for %
cents. Made in four different ways.
134
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09
Ask your grocer for
"HORN'S 3 E S T, -
and insist on having it.

The teachers examination will be
conducted by County Examiner G.
E. Ly tie at the court house in th s
city Thursday and Friday, Mar h
Is and 16.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Sol, the bright little son OF Mr..
and mrs. Simon Bloom, is able to be
.at play" after a severe attack OF
ehils and fever
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

A car If Gurtice Bros. celebrated
Preserves aud fine Canned Vegeta-
blcs Just received. STRAUSS Il Miller.
SUCCESSORS to L. E. Goldsmith & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mrs. Mack Hammett, accompanied
by Miss Adele Hum, returned Thurs
day afternoon from Fail field, where
they spent few days with friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

The circuit court of Jefferson coun
ty will convene in this city Monda.
March 18th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Telephone % Geo, b. Mckenzie,
for fresh home rendered lard. pa v
til Ave. IN
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

DR.. Grandy extracts teeth posi-
tlyely without pain with Vitalized
Air. cod 1873.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Pure Louisiana Molasses and gen.
uine Maple Syrup.-strauss & Miller,
successors to L. Z. Goldsmith & Co
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mr.. Ahner McGehee passed
through Pine Bluff Thursday after
noon en- route to Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mrs. Gus Waterman has returned
from brief visit to friends at
Dumas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mr.. j. E. Peoples. of Greenyille
Miss, is paying the city visit to-
day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Several candidates went to Dexter
and Jt fferson Springs Thursday a.
ternoon and spoke at those places
.st mig t. A number ofpolitical en-
thusiasts also accompanied the
party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

You can buy from us three 3 lib.
cans of tomatoes for % cts, three
2 Id. cans fiue corn for p cts, three
2 IL. cans French Red Kidney beans
25 IT'S, ct. bottle tom atocatsup l5c.
m MCCAIN GRocEhY 20.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Our goods are fresh. Our prices
are reasonable, Our delivery is
quick-Knox e Smart. k
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Mr.. W. q Tankersley is in Lincoln
county today on business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Nessrs. William L. Me2aven and
j. T. King, two well known Little
Roekians, are in the city today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

Try sack of OR Pride" tioul
and you will be pleased-Knox {
Smart. k
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

A fresh lot Of whole wheat Hour
and Rolstons' breakfast food just
reeeived-Kuox & Smart.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-09

If you want anv delicaeies, we
have them.-Strauss & Miller, sue
cessors to L. E. Goldsmith & Co.