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Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
TRAGEDY AT DANCE.
Young Kentuckian Killed and the
Dancers Thrown Into Panic.

Maysville, Ky, Sept. 26. Henry Ed
wards, aged %, was shot and instantly
killed last night at Lewisburg, this
county, by Clarence Turner, aged 20.
Both began firing at each other at
close range, which created panic, men
and women climbing out of windows
and dropping to the ground, bruising
themselves considerably. No one but
Edwards was struck by bullets, and
when the shooting was over he stag
gered to the door where he fell dead.
Turner is in Jail here, claiming self
lcfense
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
STATE OIL REFINERY.
Gov. Hoch Will Continue His Fight
Against the Standard Oil.

Topeka, KaS, Sept Ex-Governor E.
w. Hoch intimated today that if re-
elected he will send message to the
legislature urging the passage of an
otner bill providing for the erection OF
State oil refinery to fight the trust.
He says he believes measure can he
drawn up that will overcome the con-
stitutional objections that killed the
one passed by the last legislature, which
WIS declared UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Yellow Fever in New York.

New York, Sept. 26.-Another case
of yellow fever was reported today at
the quarantine hospital on Swinburne
Island Health Officer Doty gave out
the following statement this evening:
"Jose Macaira, aged 20, u coal passer
of the steamer Havana from Colon, was
removed to the hospital on Sunday
morning. Macaira was sick on the pas
sage from Colon about two days before
arrival. At the hospital he developed
yellow fever. Macaira is very sick
and DR., Doty considers his condition as
serious.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
SERIOUS LOSS BY FIRE
Charleston, w. Va, suffers II Loss of
S20O,OGO by Fire Near the
business Center.

Charleston, w. Va, Sept. 23,-A loss
of 100000 and serious injuries to a
number of liramen resulted from a fire
near the business center of the city.
The fire destroyed the siX-story build
ing occupied by Eskew, Smith & Can
ron and the adjoining building of Coylo
& Richardson, occupied by different
firms. Assistant Fire Chief DeBaugh
and II. A. Drew, ball player, were
among those badly hurt.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
A MURDER BROUGHT TO LIGHT
A Tciitnlc Hand, Uncovered By the
Heavy Rains. Reveals u MUIR
der AT TupciO, Miss.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept 23,-Exposure
of hand by the washing away Of earth
by rain brought to light a murder re-
Gently committed.
On Sunday, John NlcCullom, who had
lived at Tupelo. Mss for 40 years, dis
appeared Some boys discovered hand
protrudiug from the ground, about half
a mile from Tupelo They gave tho
alarm the ground was dug up and Nc
Columns body was found.
His head had been battered in with
a blunt instrument. Indications are
that he was murdered after retiring as
he was found with only an undershlrt
Oh and that drawn up over his head.
His feet were tied with short rope.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
WATCHES AND JEWELRY GONE
Mysterious Theft OF n Box Contain
ling $4,000 worth at San
FranciscO.

San Francisco, Sept. 22,-F. H. Nc
Ccnnell jeweler at IA Post street, as
usual sent his clerk to the safe deposit
vaults. where he deposited his valu-
ables over night. When the clerk re-
turned with box containing about
$4,000 worth of watches and jewelry
IL was placed under the counter A few
minutes later during the momenary
absence of Mcconnell and this clerk the
box was taken. A well-dressed stran-
ger Who entered the real estate office
ostenslbly Tor a rental list, has disap-
peared and is suspected of being tho
robher.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

The steamer Export apd barges
will ply the Pearl this winter from
Jackson as far up as Carthage and
Edinburg This is tho first attempt
in several years to make use Of the
river for transportation, but there
seems to be every reason why tho
project can and will be made a sue
cess. 1t will prove a paying invest
ment for Jacks;n as well as a groat
convenience for the people and towns
on route Tne Jackson Board Of
Trade is responsible for the move.
ment and will help to push it along.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
FOLLOWED PLEA OF GUILTY
-Four OBicinls OF thc SchwnyEchiId
~ suIHbcrGcr Packing Firm in
Chicago Fined S25,OOO.

Chicago, Sept 22.-Four officials Of
the schwarzchild & Sulzbarger Pack
ing Co.-of Chicago were fined an as-
gre gate of s25,O00 by Judge Humphrey
in the United States district court here.
The fines followed a plea of guilty TO
indictments charging conspiracy to at.
cept railroad rebates.
The defendants were Samuel We'll, Of
New York, vice-president of the com
pany b. S. Cuzey, traffic manage;
Vance D. SkIpworth and Chas. t. TODD,
assistant traffic manager.
Mr.. We'll was fined $4,000, the othhr
three $1,000 each
With the entering Of the plea the
declaration was made that unless al
least one of the cases is Immediately
settled the life of Samuel We'll, who Is
vice president of the company, and Is
one Of the defendants, Is in jeopardy.
He is said to be nervous wreck, and
fears were entertained for his life If
he had been allowed to continue under
Che stigma of an indictment.
The plea was entered, it is declared,
after complete understanding had
been reached between counsel for the
defendants ard Attorney-General Will
lam H. Moody. While in Chicago the
attorney general was apprised Of tho
condition of Vice President We'll and,
n ie eaid oprpp1 tp fhp entry of n Mica
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
EXCHANGE OF RATIFICATI0NS
The Ceremony in Connection with
the Treaty of Portsmouth VIII
Take Place In Washington.

Washington, Sept. 22.-it can now be
stated definitely that the exchange Of
the ratifcations of the treaty of peace
between Japan and Russia will take
place in Washington shortly after tho
treaty has been ratified by the respec-
tive soyereigns. 1t is probable that
this will be done in the White House
as a compliment to President Roose-
volt
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
FILED SUITS FOR DAMAGES
Louisville Baseball Players want
Some of the Kansas city street
Hallway Co.'s Money.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept 23.-Ten
members of the Louisville baseball
team who were hurt in street car ac-
cidcnt in this city August 81, have
brought suit against the Metropolitan
Street Railway Co. Of this city for
damages aggregating $4,000.
The allegation Of the suits filed is
that the car was running at higher
rate of speed than is allowable in the
city limits, and that the accident was
due 10 alleged carelessness of the mo-
torman
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
PARDONED BY GOV. M'KiNLEY
hing II Chinese Doctor ut Kansas
City, Set mt Liberty.

Kansas City Mo, Sept. 2l-Calyin
l.. Davis, soldier in the Philippines,
was pardoned from the penitentiary by
John Mckinley, acting governor Da-
Wis was sentenced in Kansas City in
May, 1904, to serve five years on a
charge Of robbing a Chinese doctor.
He was convicted on circumstantial
evidence and in face of strong alibi.
Coy. Mckinley, in giving his reasons
for issuing the pardon, said Davis case
was so evidently one Of mistaken iden-
tity that he was convinced the man is
innocent.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Ohio Mayor Found Guilty.

New Lexington. o., Sept. pa jury
in the probate court has found John
L. Hughes, mayor Of Shawnee, O.,
guilty of malleasance in Office. The
verdict removes Hughes from Office
and the president pro TEN. of the coun-
Gil will succeed him.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
THE TAGGART DIVORCE CASE
Judge EHsoD, at Wooster, a., Snys
lie Can Not Render a Decision
IntiI september 30.

Wooster, o., Sept 22.-Judge Eason
announced that he would not be able
to give his decision in the Taggart di-
vorce case until Saturday, September
20. He had previously said that it
would be forthcoming on September
90, but he has not had time to go
over the evidence, and postponment
of one week was found necessary. Mrs.
Taggart, who is sill in Wooster, has
been i'll for several days and threat
ened with fever, but it is now expected
that she will be out in few days.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
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CHARGED with Murder,

Malvern, Ark, Sept. 23,-H p, Hop
kins and H. B. Carlton, 2G and 20 years
of age, respectively, charged with the
murder of VIM. Nicholas Paulson, a
machinist here, for the purpose
of robbery, were arrested at Benton
and returned here.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Dangerous Convict Made Trusty.

Paducah KY, Sept 25,-Jaler l.. D.
Jones has been indicted for alleged
neglect of duty in allowing Willis
Mount, indicted for the murder of
Jockey Nutty and refused bail, to act
as turnkey for several months.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Auditor Henry has prepared table
showing the comparative percentages
of increase and decrease Of the banks
statements of June 30, 1905, and Aug.
p, 1905. The figures will be found be-
low, and it will be noted that every
item shows an increase expect those of
suspense account and amount due other
banks.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Released On Rail.

Plymouth, Mass, Sept, 25.--Eben
Plympton the actor who was arrested
on a charge of assault with intent to
kill on Capt George Martin, and has
been confined in Plymouth Jail since
his arrest, was released on $1,000 bail
Saturday.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Chicago, Sept, 2l.-W. 2, Appleyard,
superintendent of equipment for the
Pullman Palace Car Co., was instantly
killed and horribly mangled by the
train upon which his wife was return
ing from vacation in Michigan. He
attempted to board the train to greet
his wife, and feli
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Work will soon begin on a hand
some new postolice building for
Greenwood Tho fast increasing bus
mess of that city requires rmch
larger and better facilities for han
ding Uncle Sans business and new
building will be erected for the post.
office. 1t will be n two.story struc.
ture Of pressed brick and stone.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Two Young Women burned to Dcati

Dallas, Tex, Sept 23.--Homc of
Thomas Hodon, farmer, in Williamson
county burned aSnight Two young
| daughters burned TO death.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

The hustlng citizens of Gulfport
are not at all discouraged by the ap-
pearance Of a few cases of the pre-
vailing fever and are busily engaged
in building a splendid 100000 city
hall as well as a new electric line and
many other handsome buildings. Gulf
mort is destined to be a great city,
and the people of the whole State
glory in the enterprise displayed by
her enthusiastic citizens.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

New Orleans, Sept 2g.-The presi-
dent has invited John G. McIlhenny, Of
New Il ria, the tobasco sauce man. to
accompany him in his tour of the
south. Mr.. MeIlhanny was Rough
Rider and was at the battle Of FL
Caney
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
TIE Nisihlc Cotton sunpIy.

New Orleans, Sept ?3.- Secretary
Hester's statement Of the worlds yisi-
Bile supply OF cotton shows total Of
2.7i6,S2S ha'es, against 26iGG62 last
week. or this the totdl of American
cotton is 1955.S2S, against 1872, ,6G2.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Marine iIospitnI Service Inquiry

Washington, Sept 25.-Secretary
Shaw is dissatisfied with the conduct
Of affairs in the marine hospital sorv-
ice and has directed that the inyesti-
CATION now going on be made a.
thorough as possible.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Cadiz, Spain, Sept. 25-Reports from
the famine districts show that the
workmen threaten to burn and sack if
they are not furnished with food. APP
peals have been sent to the government
to distribute rations.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

One of our bright Mississippi pa
pers says great deal in the follow
ing paragraph:
Lucky is the farmer who raises
his own supplies at home and does
not have to pay out his cotton money
for meat, corn. molasses, etc. He is
safe, no matter how the price of cot
ton fluctuates, and whatever money
his cotton brings is his to use as he
peases."
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

indianapolis. Ind, Sept, 2l.-At the
session Of the supreme council Of the
sovereign grand inspectors general of
the thirty-third degree Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite, for the North
ern Masonic jurisdiction large class
received the degree,
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Lexington has pumpkin on exhibit
ton that is two feet and nine inches
long, four feet in circumference and
weighs seventy pounds, It should be
placed on exhibition at the exposition
in November TO show our Northern
visitors what can he done in Missis-
sippi, The largest here last year was
about this size and was sent in from
Sharkey county. Why not get Homes
into the running this year?
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Favors No Small Amount.

st. Louis, Sept 22.-United States
Senator Stone Of Missouri stated be-
fore an audience of business men that
ne favored eXpending $300,000,00O TO
make the Mississippi navigable for
ocean steamers.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
MISSOURI Mimer Dcnd.

ST. Louis, Sept. 21.--Clarence w,
Nicholson, superintendent of several
mines in the JogSn district of south
ern Missouri, died in Rebekah hospital
here
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Charles l. CASTOR, one Of the old land
marks Of the City of Jackson, died last
week, aged 10 years. He had been u
confirmed invalid for more than fifty
years, but managed to get about and
attend to his business as Deputy Chan
Gerry Clerk until three or four yearg ago.
He was one of the most accomplishing
men ever known, having never grumbled
ut anything that happened, no matter
how he suffered. He was the father of
Mrs. VIM. Williams, wife of the Attor-
ney- General of Mississippi
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
F1lipino Students.

Chicago, Sept. 26. Fifty Filipino
students arrived in Chicago from WASH
ington today, preparatory to register
inc in various Western colleges and
mi ivprSitipa
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Injured In a Collision.

CatsRill, N. Y, Sept 25,-The mo-
torman was killed and Is passengers
injured in a collision on the Albany &
Hudson electric railway at Nassau
when a passenger train ran into milk
oor
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Enninn In NchrnAl.n.

Lincoln, Neb,, Sept 22-Fusion be-
tween the democrats and populists Of
Nebraska was effected by the nomina-
tien ty both state conventions of an
identical ticket
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Sept 23.-Peorla,
ILL.,. was selected as the meeting place
# The National Association Of Rural
Mail Carriers IN 1906
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
~<<eH%%%t>,<T>sz~,NrNeA

Secretary Maxwell of the Railroad
Commission has made up the following
list showing the amount of taxes tho
railroads will have to pay in all the
several counties of the State this fall:
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

The Sunday School Institute which
was to bo held at Greenwood on Oct. l8,
10 and ~ has been postponed.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Superintendent Whitfield announces
that Immediately after the quarantines
are raised he is going to issue call for
regular county examinations in every
county where they have not been held
and in others where they are needed
and wanted Because of the fever sit
uaton it has been impossible to geto
full attendances, and many teachers
who wanted to apply for licenses have
not been able to do so.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

The town Of Ripley is agitated on the
subject of planting shade trees, and
the ladies of the community have or
ganized club, the object of which is
to secure the planting Of shade trees
and of beautifying the streets.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

AS a result Of the good work done
by Hon r. G, Humphrios. of the Third
Congressional District. work was re-
Gently commenced on The cleaning of
Cnldwatcr river from Marks to the
mouth After the river is cleaned, a
line Of SMALL steamers will ply its
course and VIII ro doubt do a fair
business and at the same time fur
nish transportation facilities to a
large section of country that hereto
fore has been without
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

The Illinois Central has filed with the
State Railroad Commission its latest
rate card on cotton in car lots. 1t
shows q minimum Of cents for the
shortest hauls and l32 cents for POO
miles, and 10 cents for over 200 miles.
The card also shows that these rates
are to apply on most of the other roads
in the State, and that 10000 pounds
will be the minimum weight Of cars in
stead of 2i,000, as now.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Now that Woodvil'e has secured an
up-to-datc water and light plant, a fire
company to make use of the water in
fighting fire is being organized Such
an organization will be worth a great
deal to the town, possibly thousands
of dollars in single day
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
LIABILITIES.

Increase in capital paid in ...,.......,..,.,. 10
Increase In surplus and undivided profits. 20
Increase in deposits, time and individual ., ~
Increase in bills payable .... ....... .2e2
Increase In rc-dScOuntS. ................... IS
Percentages Of decrease;
Decrease In suspense account. nt..,,......,,... 81
Decrease In amount due other banks. .,,,,,. .
Number of banks reporting Aug 95. 1905. 9al
Number of banks reporting June 30, 1903. li3
Ip,rooga
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

1t is reported that the Illinois Cen
tral intends building another line into
Corinth from Sardis, 1t is thought
that If this line materializes the next
move will be made to lay a track from
Corinth to the Tennessee river at Pitts
burg or Hamburg Landing, route
that has often been surveyed.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30
Greater Mississippi

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and
Agricultural Development of the States In
comparable Resources i Items of Interest
Picked Up Here and There \ = i j y
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

The trade day and business cole
hraton planned for Yazoo City by
the Business League has boon post
ponod on account Of tho mesquite
quarantine The proposed celebra-
tion was along the right lines, and II
Is to be hoped that the project will
be taken up after the Quarantincs
are called off ard carried to a sue
cessful termination.
Macon beacon., 1905-09-30

Business is opening mp lively after
several weeks Of depression on ac.
count Of quarantines, and the pros
poets for the fall arc especially prom
Using, Push everything harder than
ever
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09

The EiGrsAella Call contributes tn.
;sSbest 0hg We h4ee noticed yet. toward,
SIM In fellow nha sends ava,
4nslh hdine 10 make his purchases fcs.
is The real saean cuss he is
ffien yaa get yourne catalogue
Hran the bigsns3 order house, loot
UNera ~erefulty, when searching fol
eelk1uA, bad spe what cash or ex
ago fh6f 1ffer yoa'f for your fruit.
ss butter, and eggs. SEX
- thss Nd Nay you for yoal
szasxae. ssssep, AID hogs T. o. b. at
syoe spst III sw much tax thy will
Hay Ia sup ort your school, 10 edu-
rate yoar children, improving TO; d
and bridges, the support co the poor
0f.the county. for expense of running
size b,lsiness-of The township, county
and state. On what page is their of.
fer TO contribute money TO church.
What lins of cre.i will they exte d
% yan whsn Your crops are poor ;lhti
naonry gene when through lines S
: or misfortnne you are not; able to
send cash with your orders fer gr,
esries, clothing, farm tools tic. To
not fail to learn all this, and then re
aert before you place your order
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09
NOTICE


u lie OF -hlsSiSSll III
To all persons having OF ciaimil 6
any interest in the following describ-
ed lands, lying, being and situated
n the East hall OF the North East
Quarter tEhlf of NEqr) of Section
number Eleven %, in Township two
% North of Range Six 60 West, IN
the Village of Leakesyillr, Greene
County, Mississippi, towit:- Blocks
Ii, IA, and 4; Lots & and Z, and part
If lots A, 5, and Sin Block 3; Lots
I, 8 and 9 in Block 5; Lot 8 and part
Of lots &, / and 8, in Block II; and
Lots /, =. 3 and on Forest street
nd Feyon branch, said Lots and
Blocks being according to the plat OF
survey on file in the Chancery clerks
office in Leakesville, said County
State, as made by r. G.. Hicks, and
which said plat describes those parts
0 said lots as claimed by the Com
p 4inants herein.
A bill of complaint to confirm and
Quiet title in and TO to the above de-
scribed land in the name of the com
plainants herein after mentioned is
now pending, and you arc. hereby
commanded TO be and appear before
the Chancery Court in the County OF
Greene, in the State of Mississippi,
IN the first day of the next regular
term there OF ON July Bird 1905, at
the Court house of said County, in
~she town of T,eakcsville, to defend
the snit in said Court wherein. J. ].
McInnis, Fl. E. McInnis, Kate Ste
phens, Lizzie NcInnis, r. O. McIn-
mis- and Hugh McInnis are complai,
nants, and yon are defendants. Wit
f,ess my hand this 20 day of April A.
D. 1905. S. r. Mckay Clerk.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09
a positive necessity.

Having to lay upon my bed for Il
days from severely bruised ley, ,
only Iound rellef Murn | used bO'
Tie of Billiards. Snow Linimcnt. | cal
ci.eerfully recommend il Us the bce-
medicine Tor bruises ever seat TO tn,
aftiict ID. It has now become posi-
tive necessity upon /. v H. IL Byf
mes, Merchant Dover sville Tex.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09

The Lewis and Clark Exposition
opened at Portland, Oregon on june
LIST, this Exposition will draw thou'
auds of visitors TO the Great North
WESTERN part of our vast Territory
and will immensely b Dad n th'
viaws, ard weld closer together tie
PEOPLE Of the various sections of oul
Nation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09

came up to dad and legged him not
20 hurt the count. a&d as she spoke
broken English dad could understand
her. and she looked SO beautiful, and
her eyes were flied with tears, and
dad reiented and said: Don't cry.
lear. / won't hurt the little runt." She
was so glad dad was not going to I'LL
che count that she threw herself into
lis arms and thanked dear America
or producing such grand citizen.
uch brave man as dad, who could
orego the pleasure of killing a poor.
weak man who had insulted him. par
icularly as dads Wild Indian ancestry
aade II hard for him to refrain from
,iood t
Well. dads face was study, as he
raced up and held that $50 pounds of
hite meat IN his arms, wien all the
cople 90: ing on. and he seemed
,roud and heroic. and he stroked her
sair and told her not TO worry, and
hally she HE'D herself away from dad
I'd the coHnt took her away, and they
>ent up the bullyvard. aud after all
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09
TIE Tree of Spirits of Tur-
p-ntine has slumred ,me ter
'r twelve cents.
Sick not lazy.

That's probably what ails you if
you re drows- n the day time. II
YOU yawn. $ retc feel too weak to
york and broken mp generally, some
'eople may call It Spring Fever. but
'eople may call it. Spring fever but
,ou are sick. Browns Iron Bitters
hat famous cid tonic will make you
iell and strong. 1t does not consti-
ate or stain the teeth and is recon
nended by physicians. Sold by Faux
Drug Co
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09
He Writes the Old Groccryman About
Paris-Dad Almost Fights a Duel
LIE Is Arrested Good Deal.
BY HON GEORGE W PECK.

BY HON. GEORGE W PECK.
lEx-Governor Of " isconsin. Form cry Pub
Usher of Pecks Sun. Author OF
2 ''Peck's lad Boy Ete.)
Copyright. 1906. By Joseph u. Bow.es)
Paris. France.-My Dear Uncle Ezra:
Dad is In an awful state here. AID
10 lot know What TO do with Tim.
We struck this town all in heap.
and the people seemed TO be paralyzed
so they couldn't spea.., except to
male mott. = and mahe noises that
we could not in. ret This Is the
irst time dad a i,&S have been in a
place where nobody understood our
language Ordinarily we would take
pleasure in teaching people 10 speak
the English language. but in coming
across the English channel dad and /
both got something we never cot on
the water before. Ordinary seasich-
ness is only an incident. that makes
you wish you were dcae-just tenn
.,orary, but when 1t wears of ,ol
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-06-09
An Illinois W ekly has ses

! An Illinois W ekly has ses a
divine this tale:
"A man in q neishborine town who
E@aFy1 his wife trough a matrim. :
Snial SgeIfSy is Tying to secure u
.yOrce. JuSt another instai. of find
Ing that mail order bargains are not
) Just as represented and III It much
better or d of the same article ~
have been ob..ined ct o e. Coed
ssnoughfor him; he ought TO pa,.o
I Il heme industry The 10 RON
&Etieie ii uanally the best.