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every engineering position, and has risen
from the lowest and least compensated
place to the highest. The bureau has had
three secretaries. two dying In office. TAX
ing up the District surveyors. L find that
two have held the office for twenty-five
years, one for twenty-one years, VINO has
been connected with the bureau for forty
years; one for fourteen years, succeeding
surveyor who had held the office for
thirty years: another for twelve years. sue
ceeding a forty years Incumbent, and so
on through the list. The same statement Is
true of the other employees.
The Merit System in Substance.
This, in substance, is the merit system,
and it has been in force since 1855, long be-
fore any formal enactment of the subject
A continuous policy for technical work has
made its establishment imperative. The
Introduction of the civil service regulations
has improved and strengthened the already
existing system without question; but they
improved an existing system, rather than
introduced new one.
The great increase in the number of Of
fees and In expenditures works to the same
end. 1t will not be long before the people
will feel the burden of increased municipal
taxation and this Will be the forerunner OF
more economical methods or admlniStra-
ton, which are impossible without the
merit system The people will not for long
tolerate the diversion of the policemen and
firemen and other employees and officials
from their legitimate duties to political af-
fairs: for they will not long permit a sys-
tenn to exist which means higher taxes and
greater expenditures without corresponding
benefits.
As an Economic Factor.
The time is not far distant when compe-
tftiou will become so keen between our
various cities and those OF Europe that the
cost of municipal government will become
an important factor In the cost of produc-
ton When this time comes, and IT is ap-
preaching with great rapidity. the merit
system will be introduced throughout all
departments of the municipalities. A city
cannot long ignore economic factors and
conditions and maintain its supremacy.
The last century was indeed wonder
ful one" as Alfred Russell Wallace has
pointed. out in his entertaining volume but
its progress was almost exclusively confined
to the material side of our Developments.
Let us hope that the present one will see
an equally great advance along govern
mental lines. /. for one. believe we will,
but we are not to expect too much. for
such reforms have to do with mems politi-
cal opinions and sentiments. and these are
formed but slowly. II Is our duty to
change these. ITO excite the desire for
higher standards is the true work of re-
formers"
In the words Of Alfred de yigny. So
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taken four bottles and am now a we'll
man, weighing I85 pounds, thanks
to DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery."
WHEN DOCTORS DESPAIR.
The best way to Judge of the won-
dertul curative power of Golden
Medical Discovery" is to note the
numerous cases in which it has cured
when doctors despaired of restoring
health. Look on a picture painted
with absolute fidelity to the facts:
A darkened room. a gasping suf-
ferer in the bed. Hectic burns in her
face; emaciation has stripped the
body of its comelineSS; every now
and again comes the harsh. tearing
cough, followed by a trickling thread
of blood which stains the lips.
Friends look OH helplessly. The
doctor is pitiful but powerless. He
says: You will never be well again"
AT this crisis, when hope is dead and
help seems impossible. DIR. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery is tried
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Being on Ep13ooe "t"e
SfoV%en, ~~
Mcle1/ House
BY Aufh ny
Copyright, 1900, by A. n. Hawkins)

Were explaining his servants surprise
She sat there the last evening before
she took to her room"
rs that why you haven't taken me
there"
Il expect it is His tone was not very
confident.
And You don't much want to now?"
mo. l don't know that l do" But his
reluctance seemed vague and weak.
"Oh. L must 60" Cecily decided. but you
needn't come unless you like, you know.
IAN right you go alone" he agreed.
Window after window sprang into light.
Cecily rose, waved her hand to Harry and
ran off into the house with a laugh The
next moment he saw her figure in the first
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WHEN DOCTORS DESPAIR.

and slowly and surely
with the use of the medi-
cine health comes back
the cough grows less Sc
we're, the hemorrhages
less frequent, there is A
gain in flesh and in
strength, and some glad
day the chamber door
opens and the family cir
Gle is once more rejoined.
That is a true story, not
OF one woman or of one
man, but of scores and
hundreds of men and wo-
men, who, when all else
had failed, have been per-
Iectfy and permanently
cured by the use of Col
den Medical Discovery"
THE DOCTOR WAS WRONG.
when | commenced
taking your medicines,
eighteen months ago, my
health was completely
broken down." writes
Mrs. Cora L. Sunder-
land. of Chaneyville, Cal
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Cosy Corners In the Home.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Church-"Haye you n cozy corner in your
house?
Gotham-Oh, yes: ray wife has arranged
two OF them.
You must enjoy them after a hard days
work"
Enjoy nothing! The cat has one and
my wtfe's dog occupies the othsr!'.
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When Rockefeller strike. the Links.

B. Il. Kiser in the Chicago Record Herald
John d. Rockefeller. acting the advice OF An
drew Carnegie, has decided to play golf for hfs
health.-News Item. ~
When Rockefeller waggles with his driver at the
tee "
And sends the guilty rolling 10 the pesky bunker he
VIII discover as he sadly starts to follow up the
That money has its earthly limitations. after all.
When John has driven finely and the wind begins
to blow,
And the bali goes forty feet from where It started
out to go,
When he schlafs and when he's stymied and 80
gets to thinking things.
He viii know that there limits to the pover
money brings.
When Rockefeller foozes is beaten for the hole
He will learn that money doesn't always serve 20
soothe the soul
When he nercely swings and slices to the hazard
he will know
That his money doesn't give him quite all power
here below.
When John m has topped his ball and sees 1t tumble
When John scoops up divot as he seeks to make
q putt.
Oh. his millions may stin give him an advantage
men,
But they'll hardly serve to keep him In christiap
temper then.
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'rO8ress

From Harper's Bazaar.
SO Dick and Fannie are married How
are they getting along?"
FIRST rate. understand that a peace
commission has been proposed"
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ciety Is a large clock having three hands.
one advances slowly that one could be-
lleve 1t motionless. 1t is the mass of men.
The other. somewhat lighter and syifter
OF motion, progresses rapidly enough to
permit the eye, with little attention to
perceive its progress. This is the mass of
enlightened men. But above these two
hands is another more agile. and whose
pounos one follows with much difficulty:
sixty times 1t has gone the space hefora -
ere the minute hand has progressed and
pne hrst hand has dragged itself an i'm
perceptible distance. Never. no never, have
l looked at TINS third hand. this little dart,
so restless, so bold, so emotional ouiyer,ns
as II were with a sense of fits own audac.
lty, or with the pleasure of its CONQUEST
over time never have 1 looked at Il with
out tnihking that the past has ever had.
ever should have this rapfd advance narch
IN the centuries, this advance upon the
general spirit ofthis nation, ever upon that
or Its most enlightened past"
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HIS Limited PrOvisiOning Capacity.
From Puck.
Mr. N. Ervate-"Yo' say yo' can't marry
me on account of ill-healthy"
Miss Smallwage-"Yas, Eff IL should
break down altogedder how'd We live?
People cain't live on chicken aIone!''
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Morey's Herd Boar.

@. E. Morey, proprietor Of "Onward
Herd" of Poland Chinas, has recently
bot from G.. j. Trester of Minnesota,
his Herd boar, "Look Me Over" End
6O577.
This hog is one of the good ones and
is no come-by-chance as will be seen
by his. breeding. He has on his sires
side the great Look Me Over that sold
but short time ago for $1,000 at pub
lie auction. On of his dams side he is
Tecumseh, being close descendant
of the greatest Poland China sire that
ever lived. Chief Tecumseh End,
who has to his credit as all up-to-date
breeders know more prize winning
descendants than any other hog,
either living or dead.
Look Me Over End, 60577 is smooth
even hog, has good feet and legs, is
extra heavy boned for his size and is
no spring pig either, as he measures
90 inches from crown of head to root
of tail, SO in. In heart girth, 50 in. in
flank girth and weighs 10 pounds In
just fair feeding condition. This hog
was years old last June, is in the pink
Of health and is now being bred to a
good herd of sows which @. E. Morey
has carefully selected for the past ten
wears.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
TO INVESTIGATE PENSIONS.
Commander in Chief Torrance of g
A. r. Names Committee Which
Will Act for Old Soldiers.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 1s.-Ell
Torrance, commander in chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic, Tuesday
announced the following as the COM
mittee on pensions:
Col. Robert Beath, Philadelphia; Col.
John c. Black, Chicago; Gen. James r..
Carnahan, Indianapolis; Judge Charles e..
Burton. Nevada, Mo-; ex-Gov. w. H. Up
ham, Marshfield, Wis; Henry e. Taintor,
Hartford. Conn; John c. Linehan, Pena-
cook, N. H.
In view of the pension office contro-
yersy, this committee is most impor-
tant. 1t is understood that the COM
mander's desire in naming this COM
mittee was to secure one that would
consider the interests of the govern
ment equally with those of the vet
Grams. Judge Torrance does not occupy
position of hostility to the present
administration of the pension bureau,
but wishes to see that the old soldiers
are protected as the law provides, and
that he gets just what liberal govern
ment desires he should have. The
whole pension question was referred
by the Cleveland encampment to the
commander in chief and the committee
named Tuesdev
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
president of the court, who acknowl.

president of the court, who acIenowl-
edged its receipt and said that in con-
formity with the order of the secre-
tary, he had announced the dissolution
of the court.
Schley Has Nothing to Say.
Washington, Dec. 23.-When seen at
his hotel Saturday afternoon, Admiral
Schley stated that he did not care to
make any comment whatever upon the
action taken by Secretary Long on
the findings of the court of inquiry.
The admiral said he would leave Wash
ington on Monday next for New York
city, where he will remain for an in
definite period.
Messrs. Rayner and league, of the
counsel for Admiral Schley, were in
Baltimore Saturday, and in their alb
sence the admiral was not prepared to
say whether any further action would
be taken in his behalf at the navy de-
partment or in congress, or whether
or not final appeal to President
Roosevelt would be made.
Calls 1t Tyrannicnl and Arbitrary.
Baltimore, Md, Dec. 23.-Isidor Ray
ner, attorney general of Maryland and
counsel for Admiral Schley, when
shown the decision of Secretary Long
Saturday, declared that 1.-THE whole
proceeding is arbitrary and tyran-
meal" and manifested great surprise
and Indignation.
.'The court decided the case" said he.
ri
| Admiral Schley and his witnesses and Sec
rotary Long seems to have decided 1t with
| out so much as permitting US to file re-
| ply to the protest filed by Admiral Samp-
sons attorneys
..This protest was filed late Friday after
noon and just one hour ago we finished
| our reply to 1t and sent it to Washington.
| Now 1 understand that the secretary
| has decided against Admiral Dewey and
| adverse to Schey's being In command al
| Santiago, and virtually in favor or Samp-
| son, without even permitting us to produce
| before him the conclusive proof, admitted
| at the hearing by consent, that the com:
| mand practically and officially deVolveo
upon Schley. The whole proceeding is toe
| arbitrary and tyrannical for me now to dis
| cuss really wonder whether the people
| who live under free institutions Will toler'
| ate the exercise of such despotic measures,
you ask me what our next step VIII be
| do not know unless the president inter-
| venes. There Is power in the courts tc
| compel the secretary 10 file the dissenting
opinion of Admiral Dewey, whether he
| agrees with 1t or not. We will determire
| next week what proceedings We Will
adopt
Miles Severely Reprimnnded.
Washington. Dec. 90. - Secretary
of War Root, by direction of the pres
ident, administered strong repri
mand to Lieut.. Gen. Miles for utterine
| the sentiments attributed to him il
| the Cincinnati interview touching the
Schley case. The secretary says il
part:
"You have no business in the contro.
| versy, and no right. holding the office
which you did. TO express any opinion"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Married.
SEELEY-BEADLE-Att the residence O

SEELEY-BEADLE-Atth the residence of
the brides sister, Mrs. @. j. Caward,
Tuesday morning at IL O'Clock, Mr..
Roy d. Seeley of ST. Paul, Mimi,
and Miss Allie A. Beadle, of Cresco.
Rev. o. II. Holmes, officiating.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. r.
w. Beadle, and has grown from child
hood to beautiful womanhood in
CreSco, when she by her charming
ways has grown into the esteem of all
her associates, who will greatly miss
her in all their social gatherings.
The groom, former resident OF
Ricevilie, Iowa, though comparatively
a stranger to us, has in his visits here,
gained the esteem and confdenc OF
all, and is well worthy the prize he
has won.
The wedding was quiet affair, only
the immediate relatives and few
intimate friends being in attendance.
After the ceremony a wedding
luncheon was served the bridal couple
and the assembled guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seeley departed on
the 12:45 train for st. Paul, Mimi,
where they will be at home at 22l
Spruce st.
The PLAIN DEALER joins with theil
hosts of friends in wishing them a
long life full of happiness and pros
perity.
PHILL1Ps-GARvER-At Cresco, Iowa
Dec. 14th, 1901, Mr.. U. G.. Phillips
and Miss Mary Carver, both Of
Howard county, Iowa, M. M. Moor
j. p, officiating.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
DECIDES AGAINST DEWEY.
Secretary Long Approves the Ma
jority Report of the Court
of Inquiry.
DECLARES THAT INCIDENT is CLOSED.
In Letters to Sampson and SchIey the
Secretary Declines to Enter Into
an Inquiry of the Question of Com
mnnd-secretary Root Takes Gen.
Miles to Task.

Washington, Dec. 30. = Secretary
Long has disposed finally of the Schley
case so far as the navy department is
concerned, by acting upon the findings
and conclusions of the court of inquiry.
He approved the findings of fact and
the opinion of the full court; he ap-
proves the majority opinion where
there is difference in the court; he
holds that the court could not have
entered into consideration of the
question of command at the battle at
Santiago. and finally he accepts the
recommendation that no further pro-
ceedings shall be had
The secretary also has declined the
application of Admiral SIMPSONS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
To Get Pid of Troublesome Corn.
First soak it in warm water to soft

First soak it in warm water to soft.
en- it, then pare it down as closely as
possible without drawing the blood
and apply Cham herlain'S Pain Balm
twice daily; rubbing vigorously for five
minutes at each application. A corn
plaster should be worn for few days,
to protect the it from the shoe. AS a
general linement for sprains, bruises,
lameness and rheumatism, Pain Balm
is unequaled. For sale by Shuttle.
worth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
California Excursions.

The choice of Three Through Tour
ist Cars every week via different
routes is offered by the Chicago Great
Western Railway. For booklets or
any information apply to any Chica-
go Great Western Agent, or j. p. FL
mer, General Passenger Agent, Chica-
go, Ill. dec 81
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Low Rates for the Christmas HOLIDAYS

The Chicago Great Western Ry.,
will on Dec. "a, 25, 81 and Jan. LIST,
sell excursion tickets, good to return
Jan. End, to any points within a dis
lance of 200 miles from the selling
station, alta fare and one third for
the round trip. For particulars en-
quire of any Chicago Great Western
Agent, or ]. p. Elmer, G.. P. A.,
Chicago, Ill,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Ricexille.
The disastrous fire that swept GU

The disastrous fire that swept out
of existence all the mercantile houses
OF Riceville but two, and left only q
single banking institution, less than
six months ago, finds the village
Phoenix like risen from its ashes and
exhibiting where once stood u row of
wooden Structures, sevent IN up to-
date moderu brick stores, ba ks, fra
ternal halls, hotel and opera house.
The Improvements outside OF these
has been limited by the urgency of
their greater need to building up and
restoring the bushes places swept
of existe nee. The future of the place
assured from the work Of the present
season and from the unsurpassed rich
ness of the farming country tributary.
The following is detailed statement
OF the building during the past year
and is under, rather than above the
real cost of the several Investments
made.
Water works.. 100000. ...$ 5000
Enlarging electric lightplant 5000
| Frank Brown double store and
opera house.. {. ............ $1,000
DR.. F.W.Lee, store and offices $500
q. Q. Richmond drug store. 1000
r. q. Rossitter, photo gallery 1000
Fred Wilkes, hotel ......... 5000
| Weigel Bros, imp. house. -. 1900
Robt. Templeton, lumber
sheds and office. ........... 1,400
Q. CIV. Ry............. -. 5000
Adam Kennengeiser, furniture
store. $50. .,...,- $500
Riceville Ssate bank. ........ 5000
Syndicate block, occupied by
Turner, wager, Roche Bros.
and Masonic hall, .....,,.. 10000
r. t. st. John, postofflce and
and harness shop. $3.50. 5000
Mrs. ]. G. Herring, store.... 1900
4 BARTLETT, Potter & Wood store 1000
4 w. r. Peavy, frame building 1880
| Geo. Briggs, store. ......... $500
4 +. E. Dano, Recorder Office,
4 Frand DanO billiard ROOM. 1000
A. K. Davis, residence. ..... $500
1 p. w. Clark, ad dition house 300
| S. L. Crum, residence 49,. 1000
4 d. w. Kimball, imp. to house l,5oO
Jas. Kearns, house and barn $500
| Fl. Fessmeyer, add. to house SOC
Ed. Ranne, add to livery barn 35C
III. Mnlholland, barn. ..... 200
Adam tombstone, barn & shed $50
Total. ............... sl26,ooC
Union or syndicate block, built by
VIM. ELK, r. t. ST John and Masonic
Fraternity, occupied by Turner furni
turc; Roche Bros, drugs; wager & Sor
groceries and Masonic lodge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
No one can reasonably hope for good

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once
each day. When this is not attended
to disorders of the stomach arise, bill
iousness, headache, dyspepsia and piles
soon follow. If you wish to avoid
these ailments keep your bowels regu-
lar by taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when required.
They are so easy to take and mild and
gentle in effect. For sale by Shuttle
worth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24

If you would have an appetite like a
bear and a relish for your meals take
Chamberlain Stomach and liverTab
lets. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price, 25 cents. Samples free
at Shuttleworth Drug Co. s store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
coUG AND COLDS IN CHILDREN.
Recommendation of well Known Chica GO
Physician.

. | use and prescribe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obsti-
nate, CONSTRUCTED coughs, with direct
results. | prescribe it to children of
az ages. Am glad to recommend it to
all In need and seeking relief from
colds and coughs and bronchial affiic-
lions. 1t is non-narcotic and safe in
the hands of the most unprotessional
A universal panacea for all mankind.
Mrs. MARY r. MELENDY, M. d.,
Ph. d., Chicago, Ill. This remedy is
for sale by Shuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Woman Murdered by burglar.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Harriet p.
Murphy, prominent in church and So
ciety circles and treasurer of the
Kingsley house fund, was murdered
at her home, 6221 Howe street, East
end, by burglar, about three o'clock
in the morning. The murderer made
his escape, and although the whole de-
tective and police force of that section
was called, the man has not been cap.
tured,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
COAL.

Soft coal is steadily advancing in
price. have good stock on hand
that will be sold while it lasts at a
price that deties competition. Call and
see me at the Brick and Tile Works.
Q. A. MARSH ALL, JR.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Holiday Excnrslon Rates

Tickets on sale Dec. gath and 25th
and Jan. lst, good to return until
Jan. goth, to all points within 200
miles Of Crcsco.
BOTS. M. j.. WHITE, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Christmas Presents.

My stock of fancy China and Glass
ware and novelties in China and Glass
was never more complete, and l am
prepared to give you better bargains
than ever. Come and see my stock
before purchasing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
At Cost.

All imported, semt-porcelain, deco
rated dinner sets will be sold atactual
cost for the neXt two weeks.
Wei KELLow JR.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
Chester.

The public spirit of our sister village
has during the past summer shown
remarkable growth in permanent i'm
provements both public and private.
1t is recognized as the best trading
| and shipping points in the county for
every species of business and industry
1t has sent out 3S9 cars of stock and
grain during the past; of these 1876 cars
were loaded with hogs or cattle and
1874 with grain.
Following Is the cost of the water
works system Of that place:
Water works .................. 500
Hose and hose cart. 44O
| There has been laid l45O feet of
water mains with 4hydrants. The
we'll is about 200 feet and has an abun-
dant water supply. The tower includ-
Ing the elevation Of the ground is so
feet. the tank will contain 1000 barrels.
Following is the list of improve
ments and the value of same:
German Savings Bank Building owned
| ana occupied Dy Lne Dank and by
DR.. Freemire and Frank N. Free
mire. observation-disclosures. .....S3,0 1000
John Platt residence 80. 49,. 1900
jerome Roper residence. ........ 1000
Will Hungerford residence. 49,. 1,20O
Frank N. Freemire residence. 800
Bratrud IS lumber sheds ........ $500
Barrett & Williams livery barn 5000
A. d. Combs residence. ........ 1000
Fred Williams blacksmith shop 500
G. M. & St. P. r. R. Co ........ 1900
Total. >. /. 1876, $3.50
Freight received. ...... g, 1853, las lbs
Freight forwarded. IA, 72s, 1924 lbs
Lumber received. ......".3, 107, $50 lbs
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
South Omaha, Neb., Dec, q.

CATTLE-Market steady. Native beef
steers, s3.75@6.75; western steers, So. 50a5. rs;
Texas steers. So. 40a4.40; COWS and heifers,
s2So94.50: Gamers, s1.1592.60; stockers and
feeders, s275a4.30: calves, ss.00Q6 90; bulls.
stays. etc., $2.00Q4.10.
HOGS-Market steady but lower on light.
Heavy, s5.s0g6.50; mixed, $575g5. 80; light.
s55oa5.ss; pigs. $4.6oa5. 50; bulk of sales,
$57596.10.
SHEEP-Market steady. Fed muttops,
s360g4.25; fed lambs. $4.6o@55O; ewes, s275
03.40; common and stock sheep, s250Qe.&
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-12-24
At Actual Cost.

All chamber sets will be sold at
actual cost for the next two weeks.
WIN. KELLow JH.