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Free press., 1901-10-19
chud Indicates the Homs.

A public school teacher says: "I
can tell the kind of a home a child
comes from by the appearance of its
school books In families where there
are careful mothers or grown-up sis
ters, the biographies and grammars
are neatly covered with chintz or cal
leo, varying from neat Quaker gray
to stripes and designs that look as
gay as bird Of paradise. Neat-look-
ing school books are a sure indication
of a tidy home
Free press., 1901-10-19
New York CItx.s Debt.

New York, Oct. 12.-The quarterly
report by Comptroller Coler viii show
that the city of New York owes S461.-
131, ,254. This is an increase of more
500, 600, 900 since the first of the year.
and places the treasury within $40, ,oOo,-
900 of its constitutional debt limit mar
gin.
Millions of dollars in bonds have been
Cancelled this year, but the new bond
issues have exceeded redemption on
the funded debt by more than 81, ,Ooo,-
600
Free press., 1901-10-19
Reservoir Bursts.

East Liverpool, Ohio, Oct 15.-A
large reservoir containing 10000, 900
gallons of water, burst and caused
great damage. No lives were lost but
a score of people had narrow escapes.
The money loss will reach probably
reach $50, 900.
The reservoir, which is owned by the
city, and which was only completed a
few days ago, was filed for the first
time. It was taxed to its utmost ca
pacity when the break occurred. a
gang of laborers were laying pipes near
the wall.
Free press., 1901-10-19
rnin Roh,ers at work.

A train on the Kansas City, Pitts
burg and Gulf, near Ashdown, Ark,
was held up, but the robbers did not
get anything. The telegram said that
the valuables which the robbers be-
ieYed the express car carried had been
left IN Shreveport to go out by the
daylight train. The gang that held
up the train is believed to be the same
one that operated against the Cotton
Belt some time ago.
Free press., 1901-10-19
cyclone at Chiffon.

Clifton, Ks, Oct IA cyclone was
seen coming out of Clay county and the
fire bell was rung. It passed two miles
west of this place and seemed to break
up ten miles north in Washington
county. Vague reports Of casualties
are coming in but only one report gives
particulars L. C. Hoaris house and
outbuildings. two miles west of Clifton
were swept entirely away. The family
escaped injury in cellar. The path
OF the storm. was at its widest about q
quarter of mile wide
Free press., 1901-10-19
A Snake in a Buralo Horn.

At Goodland the other day one of
the Mcclure boys brought in from the
prairie a big buffalo horn that he had
found in his play. 1T looks like good
place for a snake" said a younger
brother, when the family in the par
Tor were inspecting the horn. "Oh,
guess not" responded the first boy
But moment later when he gave the
horn a vigorous shake, out tumbled a
rattlesnake big enough to have six
rattles and q button.-Kansas City
Journal
Free press., 1901-10-19
Governor,s widow in distress.

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 14.-Governor
Bliss has been advised by the police
matron of Toledo, o., that the widow
of Stevens T. Mason, first Governor of
the state of Michigan, is being cared
for in the infirmary hospital in that
city. Mrs. Mason, who is so years old,
is said to be infirm physically and
mentally and in destitute circum-
stances. She was the second wife OF
Governor Mason. Governor Bliss will
take steps to provide her with home
in this state.
Free press., 1901-10-19
Soldier Rankcrs in Manila

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 1O.-Col. John R.
Cotton and Col. Harry B. Mulford, 4Pff
GERS of the First Nebraska volunteers
in the Philippines, and later of the
Thirty-ninth volunteers, have estab-
lished a new American bank in Manila.
Most of the capital of the bank will be
held by Omaha and other Nebraskans.
Free press., 1901-10-19
They May Keep the Fees.

Topeka, Oct 1O-The attorney gen
sra1 has rendered an opinion holding
that county attorneys could keep the
per cent fee in all foreclosure cases
brought to collect delinquent taxes
He also held that the county clerks
could keep the fees received for record
ing the medical registration certificates
of physicians.
Free press., 1901-10-19
People of Riro-ou. CI,n....

Nearly all of Norway and Sweden
are In the same latitude as Alaska.
st. Petersburg, Stockholm, and Chris
tania are all in higher latitude than
either Sitka or Juneau Iceland sus-
tains its hardy population in a region
similar to that around Cape Nome,
and in about the same latitude.
Free press., 1901-10-19
Jew Colony in Mexico.

Mexico City, Oct. 12.-Dr. Won
Blowitz says that he has arranged for
colonizing 81, 900 Jews in this republic
and that he has bought million acres
of land in the state of Sonora, where
the first Hebrew colony will be estab-
hshed.
Free press., 1901-10-19
Tobacco In japan.

Japan smoke tobacco. The ladies
have pipes with longer stems than the
men and if one Of them wishes to
show a gentleman a mark of favor she
lights her pipe, take a whiff. hands il
to him and lets him smoke.
Free press., 1901-10-19
Indemnity Bond Delivered.

Pekin, Oct. 15.-The Chinese plenipo-
tentiaries performed their last official
act and forwarded to the Spanish min
lister, who is the doyen dean of the
diplomatic corps, a bond Tor the indem-
nifty of 45O. 900. 900 taels.
Free press., 1901-10-19
MRS. IpAL. RosER.

"The value of Lydia z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound was
called to my attention BY an intimate
friend, whose life had simply been .
torture with Inflammation and Elcer-
alton, and few bottles Of your Com
pound cured her; she can hardly
believe it herself to-day, she enjoys
such blessed health I took feur
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myself cured. am once more IN fine
health and spirits; my domestic and
official duties all seem easy now, for I
feel 50 strong I can do three times
what used to do. You have host OF
friends in Denver, and among the best
count, Yours very gratefully MIS-.
IDA L. RosER, 526 18th Ave, Denver.
Col. 5000 fogfsit If abo0s testfnOnfaf is nse
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IF you are I'll, don't hesitate to
get q bott1eof Lydia z. Pinkhamss
Vegetable Compound at once.
and write 20 hrs Pinkhame
Lynn, Mass, for special advice
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Free press., 1901-10-19
Requests to Lancaster, IA.

The will of Mrs. William J. Cooper.
late Of Lancaster, Pa. bequeaths S.. 600
to the city Of Lancaster. the interest
to be used in buying coal for the poor
of the city. She also leaves $1,000 to
the Ann C. Wilmer Home for Aged
Women, Lancaster, and $1,000 for the
Home for Aged Couples n Phiiadel-
ohia
Free press., 1901-10-19
MRS. IDA [. ROSER
Grand-Niece of Ex-President
James Il. Polk, Writes to
Hrs. Pinkham Saying:

DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM Il have been
married for nearly two years. and so
far have not been blessed with child
{ have. however, suffered with COM
pIication of female troubles and pain
tuI menstruation, until very recently.
Free press., 1901-10-19
Long Preparation of = "His.ory.-

Allison is said to have consumed
twenty-four years in the preparation
Of his History Of Europe" but many
important literary enterprises were
also carried on by him during this
time
Free press., 1901-10-19
BuiIdin9 Stones 60 rect Long.

The building with the largest stones
IN the world is not Egypt, but at
Baalbec, in Syria The stones are six-
ty feet long and twenty feet square.
Free press., 1901-10-19

some people would rather take med
icine than advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

CHRISTMAS passed of reasonably
quiet, more so than any previous ones 10
the memory Of AlexsDdrians. The usual
fusilade and horn blowing was omitte d
to a great extent at least-snd the
streets this morning were not Uttered
with rad paper and wadding from explo-
sives. Many rejoiced In the change and
expressed the earnest hope that people
would endeavour to acquire difierent
tastes in the celebration of the Christ.
mas holidays. 1t was possible to bring
out teams yesterday without having the
horses frightened by the explosion OF
huge frecrackers, torpedoes, Go. There
were, of course, some pictured by Dick
ems in the character OF Steerforth In
David Copperfeld, who watched oppor.
tunities to light dynamite crackers, but
the police kept on the heels OF such
people sndan occasional edmonton had
lts effect. There were comparatively
few persons showing signs OF over In
diligence, and they were generally Or
Derby. Numbers ofpeople followed the
time honored custom of keeping open
ho1se, and social calls were about as
numerous as on former occasions, while
gifts and happy sslutations were ex-
changed and the joy of the day entered
into with a will. The city was remark
ably quiet at night, and but few people
we're on the streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Jos. Owens, a small boy. had one OF
his hands badly injured by the pre-
mature discharge OF q toy pistol yes
terdsy on Commerce street.
The proceedings OF the Police Court
yesterday aud today were devoid OF
general interest. The cases were mostly
J OF trivial nature and mostly the result
, of over-indulgence 10 the cheer OF the
| season.
The remains OF the late John Nc
Quinr, who died Tuesday at his home
&C Rosslyn, were brought here this
morning a0d Inferred 10 the Uoion
Cemetery. The funeral services were
held at his late home.
John Moncure Conway, who died q
few days ago at Williamsburg, and was
buried at Fredericksburg, wss a
nephew of Miss Margaret O. Conway,
OF this city. The deceased WAS at one
time purser of the steamer Norfolk.
The members OF the Ravensworth
Club last night entertained their
friends at their newly furnished club
house on Washington street near King.
There was a large attendance aud q
most pleasant evening was spent. The
Bachelor Club will keep open house,
as usual, New Years Day.
; Mrs. FIske, who resld,s at New
, Alexandra, reported 70 Chief Webster
yesterday that number OF persons
had bombsrded her home at that place,
firing pistols and cannon crackers at it.
She was Informed that her house was
situated 10 Fairfax county, which is
beyond the jurisdiction of the Alexsn
dria police, add that they they could
do nothing for her In the matter.
George A. Klingler, q carriage
painter by trade, aud an unknown
woman were found dead Tuesday
plight 10 room of the Hotel Lyons.
Washington. Their death had Zen
caused by asphy xia'lon. Finger was
from Schenectady. NJ Y, and bis bod y
will be shiOIed there for burial. The
TSSnsn W. 8 about so years old and SO
far no one has been able TO identity her
Marriage licerse3 were ifsutd in Washing
| ton on Tuesd y to Charles L. Brown, Of Bed
ford county, and Bessie Downing. Of Eau.
quier county; Robert E Lewis and Eva G
Creed both OF Alexsndria; Page Sanders and
| AgI es Arnold, hOtn Of Great Falls ; Oliver L
Grsnt, OF Middleburg, and Julia Brown, and
Robert g. Broaddus. OF Manchester, and Bes
sic V. Martin, Of Chesterfield county.
The fra eIs Of Old Donation Commaudery,
K. T., met at their asylum in the Masonic
Temple yesterday st Loon and drank to the
health OF the Grand Master of the order in
| the United Stats.
Mr., John Brissey brought to this Office to.
day waiter OF salt water oysters on the hall
shell which we're really fine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26
DEATHS. Margaret Johnston,

DEATHS. Mrs. Margaret Johnston,
wife of Mr.. Richard w. Johnston,
Commonwealth Attorney for Alexan-
dria county, died suddenly at her home
near Arlington, about IL o'clock Tues
day night. She was 9 daughter OF the
late Louis Hopkins. of this city, and
bad a number of relatives and many
friends here. B sides her husband she
s survived by four children-two sons
and two deushters. Her death result
ed from heart disease. Mr.. Johnston,
or account OF ill-healtb, was spending
tho winter in ChariestoD,5 8. c., wassum-
moned and has arrived home. Mrs.
Johnston was in Alexandria Monday
and her death was sudden and unex-
pected.
Mr.. Elijah Benson, son OF the late
Geo. Benson, died after protracted Ill.
ness, at bis home. on Queen street, last
night, about 1880 o'clock, aged ~
years. Mr.. Benson had at his early
age won for himself many friends by
bis urbane manners and genial dispose
ton. The members of the l. 0 U. n.
Club (Oow extiDc) among a host OF
other friends feel deeply the loss at this
anniversary season OF the year when
their frater was 80 prominent Ia their
social intercourse and functions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIoNs.-
The Sunday Schools OF Christ and st.
Paups Churches yesterday afternoon
held their Chrlstmss entertainments 10
their respective Sunday school rooms
There was 6 large attendance at each
and elaborate musical and literary pro.
grsmmes were rendered. Candy wal
distributed among the pupils at the
conclusion OF each.
The Sunday school of Emmanuel
Lutheran Church held their Cbristmai
entertainment last night 10 that church
at 1880 O'Clock, and an excellent
musical and literary programme wal
rendered, after which candy was dis.
trlbuted to the pupils. The church
was GRO Rded With the relatives and
friends OF the little ones and an enjoy;
able evening was spent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

RIVER NOTES the steamer West
moreland left Tuesday evening on her
last trip of the season between this
city, Baltimore and the landings on the
lower end OF the Potomac river.
The Alexandra and Washington
ferry liOe steamer Belle Haven, which
has bsen withdrawn rom the route for
the past three day s in consequece of the
Ice, resumed her trips yesterday morn.
ing. There are two steamers on the
route.
The steamer James Tull has resumed
her tripes on the river route.
The schooner Beulahlsnd. from Sew
ern river with sand for the Old Domiu-
ion Glass Work, Is at W, A. Smoot and
Co.'S wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

FIRE AND SHOOTING AFFRAY--A
gasoline lank 10 O shed adjoining Mr.
Owen Nugeot's store, NORTHWEST corner
OF King and Payne strets, caught IRE
early Saturday night and for time
caused considerable excitement. Those
employed on the premises managed to
get the tank into the street and as the
fluid burned it lighted up the entire
neiQhborhood. The fire department
quickly responded and In few
minutes time the gasoline was lowing
into the intersection OF the street and
round the corner. Earth wss thrown
on the burning fluid and the flames
eventually subdued. While the excite.
meut wss going on negro named
Despie Bryant persisted 10 annoying
the Eremsn, and when demonstrated
with became abusive William Lyles,
the special policeman at the w. & o.
depot, at the request ofseveral firemen
warned Bryant to desist, whereupou, I.
Is claimed, the latter, With q threat,
placed bis hsud to bis hip pocket as II
about to draw a pistol. Mr.. Lyles at
this juucture drew his revolver and
fred, but Bryant had lodged and
Beverly Washi gtoD, oolored. who was
standing behind bin, received the bull
let 10 the left side of the chest. Wssh-
iogton walked to the In6rmary, where
the wound, which is not OF serious
nature, was dressed by DR.. w. 4.
Porvis, after which the injured man
went to his home. Yesterday after.
noon Washington returned to the
Iofrmary, where he will remain
under treatment until he has entirely
recovered. Bryant wa, fined s. by the
Mayor yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

DROWNED IN THE DoCK.-The
Cnristmas OF 1901 was destalned to
bring sorrow TO al least two homes 10
Alexandris. The hrst is described In
another item 10 this column and the
second was the drowning of Mr.. John
A. Mills in the dock between King
and Prince streets about haif-psst two
o'clock Yesterday morning. There are
several versions OF the affair, SIS is al
WAYS the case on similar occasions,
some having their attention directed to
one thing and others to something else
10 cases of tragedies or accidents, but
the following Is doubtless correct. The
unfortunate man had been spending
Christmas eve with some friends, among
whom was Craven PeytOn. The latter
ia employed on schooner lying at
RsardOn's wharf, and about two o'clock
the two men started for the schooner
where they purposed spending the
night. Vile walking along narrow
log on the south side OF the freight
shed on the wharf Mills either missed
mis- footing or stumbled, and before bis
eompauion could catch him he was
struggling In the icy waters. Kepes
were thrown him, but the lcod water
had 40 numbed Mr.. Mills that he could
not make use of them. Cries for help
brought several men to the scene, but
owing to the floating Ice 10 the dock
thew we're unable to assist the drown
ing man. The body was subsequently,
recovered by Capt. Masters, OF the tug
SPRAY, and Sergeant Goods and
Officers Beach, Roberts. knight and
Dave. The remains OF the unfortun'
ate man we're removed to Wnestley's
undertaking establishment and prepar-
ed for burial, after which they were car
ried to his late home, ia Prince street.
The deceased was sbopt thirty.hve
years OF age and unmarried. he was
the SOD of the late John A. Mile
His mother died last Thanks
giving Day. Mr.. Mills was popu'
lar, aud his sad death was q shock
to q large number OF friends. The fu'
neral will take place from his late home
tomorrow morning ct $50 o'clock. The
services will be conducted by Rev
Father Ahern, OF Ct. Msry's Church
and the intsrment will be made il
Bethel CeUetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. - Frederick
Marshall, a brake man on the Southern
Railway, WIS taken to Washington
last night from strasburg, with q
gunshot wound 10 the abdomen. Il
is believed that the bullet has perforat-
ed the intestiues and that the patient
is in very serious condition. 1t II
believed the shooting was accidental
and was done by an uoknown person.
At the time OF tho shooting o young
woman named Miss l. zzie Taylor
prominent 10 society, was using revol.
yer for target practice near where Mar.
shall vas standing. She did her shoot.
ing from a window OF her house, aud II
ia possible that 8 bullet from her revol
yer few wide and struck Marshall. His
home is at Burkes station, Fairfax
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

CHIEF PErTEY's TURKEY.-There Ia
no day in the year that every man, be
he rich or poor, imaeines that be has a
right to expect on any one day q turkey
dinner other than on Christmas Day.
Much disappointment was caused Chief
Geo. w. Pettey's family on Tuesday
night upon The discovery itst some
miscresnt had entered their yard aud re-
moved tweDty-three pound bird that
bad been prepared for q holiday feast.
The theft was soon known, and many
treated 1t ss joke, and said the tukey
was all right. Ia discussing the matter
today the Chief said the joke was kept
up too long. He at fret thought that
as he had forgotten to carry out his
usual custom OF presenting each member
of the fire department with a Christmas
turkey, that they mad used his tut key
as q reminder OF this remissness. a
telephone to Engineer Bontz was re-
piled to with the answers" Don't worry
Steve Taylor has H." but this was cor
rected subsf quently by Mr.. Bontz say
ing he was mistaken, that two turkeys
was what the genial driver OF No. 4 re.
quired for ono meal, for one, and 3D.
died that he understood short, rotund
member of the police force was on the
inside trail Of the thief, and if be caught
up With him and secured the goods he
would get on the outside OF the turkey.
None of the clues were effective and
the Chief says he was advised to eat
sausage, pudding, fatback, ETC., but
that all OF these be had, with cakes,
candles. nuts, jellies, but be wanted
turkey; that he was also told to buy
burglar alarm. He csrei but little for
these suggestions, nor did he care for
the loss of tweuty three pounds of meat
at sixteen cents per pound, but he did
miss saying grace over even ten-poupd
turkey on December 20. Concluding
the Chief said II the feat should be at
tempted q year hence, culprit would die
OF nervous prostrslion caused by the
bullet from catTiAe entering his car
cass where the chicken got the exc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26

JUMPED FROM A WINDOW. - Two
young men entered the house OF Eva
Baker, on north Lee street, last night
uninvited. and when they were dlscov-
ersd one OF them jumped out second
story window and hurt himself consd
erably. The woman had the man taken
10 the house, but realizing that he need
ed surgical attention had him removed
to the station house preliminary to bis
transfer TO the Ipfirmsry. He was still
at the station house this morning unable
to stand on his feet and later was sent
to the Infrmary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26
An Eyaneelist,s Story.

Il suffered for years with bronchial or luni
trouble and tried vsrious remedies but die
not obtain permanent relief until / com
menced using One Minute Cough Cure
writes Rev James Kirkmap, evangelist o.
Belle River, Ill. ~ have no hesitation In
recommending it to ali sufferers Of this kind. y
One Minute Cough Cure affords immediate
relief for coughs, colds and all kinds OF tbroa,
and lung troubles For Group 1t 10 un'
equalled. Absolutely safe. Very pleasant
to take, never fails snd is really fsvorlts
With the children. They like Ii. For sals
by Z. 8 Leadbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26
PERsoNAL.-MIss Anne Lee, daugh. |

PERSONALITIES Anne Lee, daugh.
ter OF General FItzbueh Lee. led the first
dance OF the Century Cotillon given 10
WiIlsrd's hotel. WssbiDVtos, on Mon
day evening, with DR.. Robert F. Mason
of Virginia.
Mr.. E. Sewell Sllpgluf, son OF Mr..
Fielder slIngluff, of Baltimore, Is criti-
cslly.ill OF the Maryland University
Hospital, suffering with typhoid fever,
complicated with Bright's disease.
Mr.. Henry Newly and son. OF Alex
andris, are visiting Mr.. 7. n. Fletcher
Ia War ,nton.
Mr.. d. ". rrettymaD, nov Of Columbia. s.
c., Is in lie city to speud the holidays.
Misses E zabeth and Louise Walker, Of
Drewry's Rluff, and Mrs Mauie Adkins, Of
Petersburg, are spending the holidays With
Miss Eth Goodhand, No 222 north Boysl
ct eet.
Mrs. Phil. Letermsn, OF Charlottesville,
with her son, ia Visiting her parents, hr. and
Mrs. Her ~ Strauss
Mr.. A ton w. Moore is quite sick at his
home On ] &c ctr rot.
Capt q. A. hushb CD continues seriously
Ill at hs ONE on Washington street.
nu nber Of Ale xaudris ShTiners will
leave 10 FIR Bichmou this evsniDg TO at
tend u . meet 2 Of ms Tempe tonight.
Col. Richard II Dnls,y. OF Fauqnier coul-
~, is visiting bis daughter, Mrs. Sonthgate
Lennon, st her residence in Baltimore.
Mr.. Craig Ansley IL quite i'll with pneu-
monis ct the home OF his father, Capt ID. q.
Ansley.
On Monday lsst Rev. DR.. Joseph Packard,
of the Episcopal Theological Seminary, en-
tered upon his Goth year and notEithstaDd-
ing bis advanced age bis fscnltiesI are unim.
paired and he enjoys excellent heilih,
MIS-. Marshall l.. King is Spending Christ.
mas with her parents In Charlottesville.
Mr.. J. Ellis Norris, formerly Of this city,
but now OF Havana, Cuba, is visiting his
parents on Prince street
A quiet marriage ceremony was performed
at the Hotel Fleischmann yesterday. whom
Miss Daisy K. Inturf and Mr.. Isas 8. Fegans,
both Of Woodstock, were united In wedlock,
the ceremony being performed By Elder ]. A.
Norton. of Washington.
Mr.. Charles F. Nesle is critically i'll at his
residence on Duke street.
Miss Bessie Jones Is spending her two
weeks vacation with her mother, Mrs. DR..
Jones, and has a, her guest Miss Geraldine
Taylor, Of Baltimore, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-12-26
HOW to Cure Croun.

Mr.. Z. Gray, who lives near Armenia
Duchess county, N. Y, says: "Chsm.
oerlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine l have ever used. 1t is q
foe cbildreD's remedy for Group and
never fails to cure" When given az
soon as the child becomes hoarse, OF
even after the oroupy cough has devel.
oped, it will prevent the attack. This
should be borne In mind and a bottle oil
the Cough Remedy kept ct hand ready
for instant use ss soon as these symp.
toms appear. For sale by Richard
Gibson, druggist.