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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16

capital, farthe Z
back than anybody
can remember, 1t
will be impossible
next winter to buy
anything with 4
taste Of alcohol
in It anywhere
within the capitol
precincts.
Nominally there
have been rules
against selling In
t~oxicating liquors
in the restaurants
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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
rrue EnousE.

SIM SIM a not make good mothers7
SG urovn-They don't usually set =
..nrcs' NV boy."-Town Topics
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Got a Bargain.

Got a Bargain.
Grace-l wonder how Bertha ever
came to merry Fred?
~imogene--You see, he looked so
cheap when ne proposed, so I'm told,
Bertha thought he was 4 bargain
Boston Transcript.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
quick Harvests.

In parts Of Norway and Sweden, where,
during the summer, there is almost con-
tinuous daylight, only some six to eight
weeks interval elapses between the SOW
ing of barley and the harvest time.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Well Informed,

Mrs. Knicker-Is MIR. Amos a well-in-
formed woman?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes. indeed; her cook
shas.lived with all the other families in
the MISUNDERSTANDING
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
After Marriage,

Wonderful how love concise
Grows from day to day!
Once he called her Angel Eyes
Now~he calls her "Say!!"
San Francisco Bulletin.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Badly Scared.

The village Of Egan was given a
scare the other evening. A band of
men rode into town and the report
was circulated that it was a holdup
gang that was operating in the small
towns. Bankers, merchants, postmas-
ter, ETC., dubbed together to guard
the town. Two young men We're en-
gagged TO remain in the. telephone
office all night, that at a moments
notice the town might be aroused.
Men were secured to sleep in the
bank building and merchants slept in
their stores. Morning dawned and
no alarming circumstances G re-
ported. The many reports that come
in from other towns. have. been
enough to put all on guard.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Eriend Of the Press

Although Gen. Boynton is no longer
in active newspaper service 1t is not
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
LETTER
timely and Interesting Gossip.
..,,o the National Capital.
os;yKs FOR LEGISLATORS
and Congressnen WIN Have
outside Of the Capitol Buifd-
Tor Thir Jntoxicants-Law-
u,kers Not Hard Drinkers. 4

binston.-For the first time since
" yas eating and drinking at the
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Hnrd Condition..

"Dont yez open yer mout.. Flana-
gan. or OIL bate yer head 90, an IL
yez kape stttin' there t'inkin' evil
t,oughts az me an sayin niver .
wur-rd, it's q uppercut In tn Jaw OH
Ilet yez HOW. 7. Times
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
A Calm Assumption.

To-day no credit comessto you
For being noble. wise or great;
The advertisers say it's due
Entirely to the foods you.ate.
-Washington5 Star.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Foollsl, Girl.

II WISH" she sighed. .that 1 could
see myself as others see ME-"
Gracious" replied her fond friend,
why aren't you satisfied 70 let well
enough lone?'-Chicago Record-Her-
aid,
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16

$50 you expect that hawg to take a
prize at the county fair, hey? I've seen
lots fatter hawgs than that one"
"Mebbe We hev; but We never seer a
dirtier .one."-Chicago American.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Law Maker. Not. Drinker..

OF course there is a lot Of rather
cheap talk about the bibulouss habits Of
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
4 5k&k5m ! i !:
To Pass in a crowd.

uSs u CrOw0.
podunk Citizen-so you're going to
en- city tofsee tn sights, air yehi, Ike?
Ike-Yep.
Citizen-Wall, wear them Sunday
clothes that don't fit; leave y'r hair
stringin'saround same as now; tusn I'm
yr pants at tn bottom; take my ole
cane an carry it upside down: an no
one will ever suspect you come from the
country.-N. Y. Weekly,
The Injuries Enumerated.
Casey-Shure, they do be tellin' me
that Big Moike Monohan wor knocked
down be- an autymobile Yesterday
wor there any bones broke. l dunno?
Conley-Troth. an there worth
owner av tn divil wagon got his nose
broke, tn chawfer got his jaw broke.
an Big Moike broke tn sicond
knuckle av his roight fistt!-Puck.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Loye.s b wu.tcd

Lon, long, he strove to gain the height
And thereby win her heart,
Then learned, poor victim, that he might
Have had her at the start.
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
No Harm Done,

at must hurt a mans credit to. wipe
out his debts by going through bank
ruptcy."
"Oh. 1t may in some cases. but the
wise man doesn't &c through bankruptcy
until he has worked his credit to the
limit."-Chicago Post.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
I Indian Golden Weddlra.s

On the Keya Paha river, .sixty-fve
miles west of Bonesteel, took place
the celebration of the golden wedding
of Eunich Raymond and WIFE Mr..
RAYMOND is a veteran of-the Mexican
and civil wars and married his pre-
sent wife, who is a fullblooded In
dian woman, at Fort Laramie. Wyo.,
ifty years ago, while a soldier at that
fort, and they have lived with the
Rosebud Sioux Indians ever since.
This was the first celebration OF It's
kind among the Sioux Indians and
they came from far and near to pay
homage to the aged couple. Nearly
1000 Indians attended.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
As He Called It.

$50 you don't mind my piano-playing,
Mr.. Skorcher?" remarked Miss Mex
dore.
'Not at ALL replied Skorcher. :"
like it best when you're coasting."
When I'm coasting?"
Eyes, when you keep your feet of the
pedals."-Catholic Standard and Times.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16

Teacher-Now this will hurt me more
than it will you.
Willie-Den let me do de wAllopln'.-
N. Y. Times.
Optical Illusion.
A maid got a speck in. her eye,
And at once proceeded to creye.
Dear" said Jack. I've no doubt
I can kiss the thing oubt."
All right" sobbed the maid. "You may
treye!'
Chicago Tribune
Not Yet.
They're saying you're Just like all
the other members Of the house." re-
marked the newly elected legislators
close friend. ''They say you have your
price,"
Chats a. .lie." declared the new
member.
II thought So"
Eyes, 1 haven't got it yet, but I have
hopes Catholic Standard and Times.
A Change.
Her %headgear now is strangely great;
Us. It Tits ana veers In mad delight.
She queries. SIS may hat on straight
For If it is 1t isn't right"
washington Star. ;.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Benefits neriu.A

a advance OF settlement in the
northern and western part of the
state has begun to show it's effects
on the different state Institutions
winch are to derive a portion of their
support from revenues from state
land grants.
The coming of new people has in
creased the demand for these lands.
and the lease money collected by the
state land department for the past
two months from this source has inst
been sent to the institutions which
are entitled to receive it. OF course
the revenue from that source is not
yet large, but the fact that. any
amount is being derived from this
source is an indication of a changed
condition.
The amounts just sent to the in
situations are: Aberdeen normal,
sl14.6o; state university, s2o6.26; agri-
cultural college, $623.ss; deaf and
dumb school, $3.50; reform school,
$121.22; Springfield normal, ss3.s7
blind asylum, $57.60; school Of mines,
500; Madison normal, s176.o5; Spear
fish normal, sl76.O5. These amounts
are only for the lease collections for
August and September.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Big Man for a I,,n. ~.

a curious conjunction of office and
man IS That OF Gen. H. v. Boynton and
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16

ooh, Mabel, l smell benzine! You've
either been. cleaning your gloves or out
riding in Charley Jollie's new automo-
bile."-Chicago Tribune.
The Trains Fault.
& "Confound the railroads." exclaimed
Subbubs, as he enteredthe oface,an.hour
late and took OF his coat.
"Train late again. | suppose?" asked
Townley.
mot at all. For the first time in six
months the measly thing was on time
and. of course, missed it"-Town
Topics.
AZ to an Absentee.
.They etoped In q auto but hel
father caught them" &
..Indeed?"
-Yes; he followed On fool.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
A Paternal Beast.

Teacher-Tell me the name of the
animal which provides food and rail-
ment for the Laplanders.
Tommy-The reindeer.
Teacher-Now what is the animal
which provides you with most Of your
food and clothes?
Tommy-Father!-sydney IN. s.
W. Bulletin.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
Ferdie-I'd like women better if they
weren't so.fond of always contradicting.
Pauline-But they're not.-N. Y. sub

The New Psalm Of Life.
Words Of rich men oft remind US
Dying wealthy is ascrime:
So the trusts In mercy grind us.
And We die without a dime.
Town Topics.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-10-16
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS
Successful Frultsae,

81. ~
. noS Elder valley is rapidly maxine
! as the most prolific
center OF fruit %production ~ 4ho
niaek Hills, and the crop Of ,nn' lne
winter pears, plums, cherries. rrpnas
ala small fruits raised there this
year mas supplied the demands o. .ha
markets, besides leayino n 1,sns
amount for export.
SIX miles north of Ranid Civ ~
ooS Elder, is situated the fruit farm
ana nursery OF Chris Thomnson
when are under perfect cultivation
ana contain thousands of trees. which
LOT ten years have been q sourca ~
proht: 1t is over twenty years since
first apple tree was planted N
.nls orchard, but since that time Mr..
thompson has increased the stand.
ara OF his orchard until it contain,
oh'y the choicest varieties Of miles.
hardy pears and cherries.
This year Mr.. Thompson has nic,eea
ana packed owe 1900 barrel Of early
ePpies, while there. are still on the
trees many hundreds Of barrels Of win
Yer apples. Besides these. he mar
keseo a large quantity OF cherries.
piuns ana grapes, and many thou.
SAND boxes of small fruits which
came earlier in the year. He has
ABOUT 100 acres OF apple trees alone.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
MARRIED ON BIRTHDAY.
MISS ALICE wELLisGER BECOMES
BRIDE OF c. f. BIRD.
Ceremony Performed "Wednesday Nigh'
at the Home ofthe Bride by itsv.
"a. Honhcins.

One Of the prettiest weddings Of the
winter season. although rather an infor-
NAL affair, was performed by DIR. ].
A. HoTheins, pastor Of Christ Re-
formed church. at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. e.. Wellinger on East Burke
ST., "Wednesday at As p. m. when he
ioined in Holy wedlock, Miss Alice
Kline Wellinger and Mr.. Charles
Frederick Bird. The ceremony was
performed in the presence OF the
membars of the families of the con-
tracing parties, and few friends,
The house was tastefully decorated
with chrvsaDthemums, ivy. and potted
plants. In the bow window OF the
room in which the cermony was Ler-
formed, an alter was constructed OF
potted plants, which was lit with
candles They were married under a
large wedding bell made of chrys-
anthemums snd ivv.
The bride entered the parlor with
her maid, Miss Bertha Bird. sister of
the groom, while the groom entered
with his best man. Mr.. Allen Wellin-
ger, brother of the bride. They met
under the bell. where the marriage
ceremony was performed They en-
tered to the strains of Lohengrins
wedding march. played by Miss Eva
Wellinger.
The bride was attired in gown OF
white taffita silk and carried brides
roses, while the BRIDES maid were
white organdie. The groom and
his attendant wore the conventional
black.
After the ceremony, a wedding sup
per was served at the home of the
bride, which was attended BY their
many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Bird
will reside in this city. Mr. Bird is
an enploye of the Kilbourn Knitting
mill company. The popularity Of
| the couple was shown bv the large
number Of beautiful presents which
| thew received.
Among the ont of town guests
present were Mrs. j, j. Ambrose, Of
Berkeley Springs, sister of the groom,
aud Mrs. J. S. Gallaher. of Berkeley
Springs. Mrs. GalIaher. who is the
Grandmother of the groom. was mar
reid in the same house in which this
wedding occurred. Just 81 years ago.
The groom celebrated two occasions
bv the event, for yesterday was his
22nd birthday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
NEEDED SCIENTIFIC REFORM.
Men Trained to Precision In observR-
ton and Utteranee should
Learn PunctuaIity.

With the latest opening of the season
OF medical, electrical and other scien-
tific conferences, familiar character
istic Of such meetings is brought into
fresh prominence, says the New York
Tribune, The members are rarely
called to order until ten or fifteen min
utes after the appointed time. Not in
frequently the delay is greater Similar
hardness may be observed in formally
opening the proceedings of charitable
and social organization, and such laxity
is not without It's drawbacks. Comment
is confined here, however, to the group
of gatherings first named, because a
lack of punctuality among scientific
people is, after a fashion, inconsistent
with that exactness of thought and
statement which the world expects
from them and on which they occasion
ally pride themselves Men who are
trained to precision in observation and
utterance might reasonably be expect
ed to be exceptionally scrupulous In
keeping engagements. Any shortcom-
ings in this respect become even more
conspicuous when comparison Is
made with the promptness with which
bank directors meetings and church
services begin, to say nothing OF the
aters and symphony concerts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
British Soldiers Discovered 1t in AZ
RIGA Results of Experiments
with New Iatoxfcant.

During the South African campaign
the British soldiers discovered q new
and extraordinary form Of into1ication.
The Ingenious privates found that
they could get all the excitement Of a
powerful narcotic by eating cordite
charge of cartridges, each OF which con-
tains 60 strands of eordite and is very
similar in appearance to vermicelli.
The British Medical Journal gives
particulars of this form of iutoxieation,
1t says that Maj Jennings, on learning
that the men had been eating cordite,
made experiments himself.
On sucking strand he found it sweet,
pleasant and pungent, but 1t resulted in
a headache which lasted for SO hours.
Dissolved in tea, it produces almost
immediate exhilaration, "inciting al
most demoniacal actions" followed by
a heavy sleep and stupor of from five to
twelve hours, according to quantity
taken.
Added to beer, it produces the worst
effects. exciting a quarrelsome and de-
structive mania and producing the most
rapid intoxication.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
Drowned in Vat Of wine.

The strange death of Charrere, a wine
grower of Aosta, may interest the drink
err Of Italian wines. Each season. while
the new-made wine was warm from
fermentation. CharreTe was accustomed
to take bath in the frothing juice, the
object being to secure year of prosper
ity for himself and family. This year
he entered the cellar as usual His
sister, following some time later in
search. found him unconscious in the
wine. In endeayoring to rescue him
she also was overcome by the fumes,
and both died before assistance came.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
ZACHARY T.YLoR'S TOMB.
ResIing Place OF "a Great General and
President IL NegIected-Few
Visit the Spot.

~ Tayior. Died 1850"
That is the inscription on the tomb Of
Zachary Taylor, twelfth president Of
the United States, according TO the
Cleveland Press.
A correspondent who recently visited
the tomb of 'Old Rough and Ready
says for over half a century it has lacked
the care of kindly hand and is fast fall
ing into decay
Apparently nobody cares.
The tomb lies FIVE miles from Louis
Vile, and is off the road Ivy riots over
the weather-beaten blocks OF granite.
The fastenings on the door are red with
rust SO far as is known no key has
turned the locks for 80 years. Visitors
are rare. 1t is doubtful if half dozen
tourists visit the tomb in a twelve
month.
And this neglected spot is the last
resting place of the hero of the Black
Hawk and Florida wars Here is the
dust of that great soldier who with 4,000
American rifiemen drove In retreat TO-
900 Mexicans under Santa Anna at
Buena Vista. Here are the remains OF
the American Cortez and president Of
the United States.
He who conquered the swamps and
everglades of Florida and made Mexico
surrender is forgotten by his country
men. Not one in 10000 knows the place
of his sepulcher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07

Many boys have probably wondered
why frogs are cold to the touch, and
some of them look upon these little
creatures with sort of horror, believ-
ing that they have no blood. But such
is not the case, for they not only have
blood but they possess nerves and can
feel. Perhaps If this were more gener-
ally known there would not be SO many
heartless boys, who seem to take special
delight in torturing frogs and toads.
According to scientists, frogs are cold
blooded because they consume very lit
tie air. 1t is the same with fishes.
Without plentiful supply of air there
is not much animal heat, because COM
bustion Is slow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
ELECTION IN THIS CITY
Three Members Of the School
Board Chosen Tuesday
VERY LIGHT VOTE PoLLED
Saowden, Rasslsr and Wheizel Are Elected
on the Independent Ticket By
Substantial MaIorilies.
VERY LIGHT VOTE poLLED
Substantial MaIoriiies.

The election in this CITY Tuesday
for three members Of the school board
passed Off very quietly. there icing
little interest manifested, 4 small
vote was polled. the total cast anount-
ing to only about 30 per cent. of the
whole
There were two tickets in the field,
the independent and democratic. The
first named was composed of two re-
publicans and democrat. while the
latter was composed entirely of demo-
Gratis. The nominees were as follows;
Independent--Thir ward, Snowden
(present memberl Fourth ward, Russ
Ter present member); Fifth ward,
Whet2el.
Democratic Third ward, Roberts !:
Fourth ward. WellinQer; Fifth ward,
Iloyd
In the election no further attempt
was made to draw party lines, and
little decided effort was made on be-
half of either candidate. What work
that was done openly was in favor Of
the democratic nominees, but there
seemed to be current of sentiment
toward the independent ticket which
assured its success early in the day
The vote resulted as follows:
THIRD WARD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
IN THE sHAH'S PALACE.
Kind ofJunis shop of Valuable Things
Strange ConEfOmeration of
squaIor and Luxury.

The palace OF the shah of Persia, ac-
cording to Capt. Donald Stuart, in THE
Struggle for Persia" is an appalling
combination OF dinginess and splendor,
of sQualor and luxury. One Of the most
interesting rooms is that filed with the
portraits OF all the monarchs OF Europe.
In the next room is his majesty's writ
ing apparatus. Here stands globe such
as may be seen in a school room, except
that the continents are made with gems
of different colors, and all the names of
rivers are marked in diamonds. On the
walls painting by an old master is
framed next to a highly-colored adver-
tisement of a dealer in fishhooks. The
throne itself Is a sort Of wooden bed,
about nine feet by six, the woodwork
covered with diamonds, emeralds,
rubies and sapphires. some an inch long.
The value Of the whole is estimated
roughly at million pounds. On the
floor of the throne is carpet SO thick
with pearls that the texture of the
cloth is hardly visible, while huge
vase, set with turquoises and pearls.
stands side by side with cheap urn,
such as Is sometimes seen at county
fairs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07

When the child plays, it is literally or
ganfzing its brain, and we should reeog-
nize the fact that the boy or girl en-
gagged in vigorous, joyous play is carry
ing out an important part of the actual
work of education and preparation for
life. DR.. Hutchinson claims, therefore,
that play should be organized, and that
for every dollar spent on school build
Ing half as much should be spent on the
playground.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
YOUNG ORCHARD
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

All 'axpaysrs are hereby notified that required
by law, !, Of my deputies. viii be at one o.
the voting places in each cisnct IN Betke ey Ccun-
~ for the purpose Of receiving taxes in such ois-
tcts, and that, 10 law, Dir count 81 IT,
per cent viii De allowed on ali payments Of taxes
foi 1908 then paid. The following are the places
and dales Of attendance
1omahawk, tuesday, October -, 1904.
Anensviiie, Wednes day, October IA, 1908
HedgesV le. Thursday. October Is. ioo3.
Jones spring, Friday. October It, 1905
CeIardste wn. Monday OetoherIo .oa5.
Glengary. TUESDAY, 9e,obe 20. tqo5.
Bunker hill, Monday. October II, COB.
] arkcsviile, Tuesday, October ~, 1863.
Beding,on. "Wednesday, October "a, loo3.
Marlo@e lEmmeron's storel Friday, October rs
IeoS
va, eleyesviilc, tsillmyer's stored Tuesday octc
Der 20, ioo3
AIariiasburg, October 10 and 1s, ,oos.
In Ills connection ! want TO say that unpaid tai
bills for and 9o2 must be paid, bills for tool
will be collected 10 any way or manner thar the Law
directs without ~. ihei NOTICE.
c. L.. STUcKEY.
le.2-3t Sheriff Of berkc ey Comfy
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
Japanese Plant out of which Good
Paper. IL Made May BE Intro
duced i'm the south.

Interesting experiences are now be-
ing carried on by the department OF
agriculture with new paper plant
from Japan, called mitsumata. The
experiments are the result of one of
the trips of Barbour Lathrop, of Chi
cago. and ID. G. Fairchild, foreign
agent for the department, to Japan
and other foreign countries in search
of plants for the government
Mitsumata is adapted to warmer
parts of the country and is one of the
most valuable Pants known for the
production of bark paper, so much
used by the Japanese 1t offers an en-
tirely new crop to the south ii II can
be successfully raised here. Forty
two million Japanese live upon the
revenue created by manufacturing pa
per, and most Of the product is manu-
featured from bark cultivated upon an
area about one-third the size of the
state of Illinois.
The mitsumata plant hourishes upon
land too poor for rice growing, Is es-
pecially adapted to clay soil and from
600 to 1000 pounds OF raw bark are
produced upon a single acre. This
pulp is worth in Japan from is to l6
cents gold per pound, or just four
times as much as the wood pulp i'm
ported from America sells for in Yoko-
hama.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1903-11-07
kUCTlONEERlNG

Having procured licence for auctioneel
ing. respectfully solicit share Of tn,
public patronage in that line. will CT,
sales on per centage or lump the Job
My charges shall be reasonable and salts
ton guaranteed.
II. r. HENSON.
6-II-7r Bunker Hill, W., Va