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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-21

MT. and Mrs JE. Gaylord. 1890 Fair field avenue. have returned from g trip to the Holy Land. They visited thirteen countries and travelled 2S,OO( miles during their 75 days of journey ing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-21

Sam Harris. the well known cloth ing merchant. is i'll at St. Vincent S Hospital It is said that his condition is much improved, a circumstance that will be good news to his many friends.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
The Governor Wins Applause OF 1houS'
andS.

Governor Kitchin has won the
nIaudits of many thousands OF peo-
nile by his recent speeches. At San
ford, the other day, he spoke to over
three thousands persons who had as
sembled to do him and the occasion
"a veterans reunion) honor. Al
Pittsboro, on Saturday, he spoke TO
eight thousand persons, the largest
crowd ever assembled at reunion
/ in Chatham county.
The Governor inherits his devotion
TO the cause Of the South-Whlch IS
now coming to be seen as the cause
of constitutional government IN the
Upicn-for his father, the late Capt.
W H. Kitchin, was a gallant soldier
Of the Confederacy. Those who
heard his masterful address at the
Ooera House in this city on the tenth
of Nav. need not be told of the mag
ic of his eloquence when defending
the South and expounding the prin-
cinles of the Constitution which con-
trolled her action in 1865. A writ
er at Pittsboro, in the course OF his
account of his speech there says:
For one hour the Governor spoke
and it measured up to the high repu-
| tation he possesses as an orator. lie
! defended in unmistakable language
| the right Of secession and expressed
, the hope that the time would soon
: come when Southern men would con-
= troll national affairs, as was done be-
fore the war, and paid glowing trl
O butte to the woman of the South, anc
j, the Confederate soldier"
d Long may our able and eloquen
chief magistrate live to serve tn
d people of North Carolina.-tayette
vile Observer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

A great many people VINO nave
trifled with indigestion, have Deen
sorry for it-when nervous or
chronic dyspepsia resulted, and
they have not been able to cure II.
Use Kodol and prevent having
Dyspepsia.
Everyone is subject to indiges-
f,on. Stomach arrangement follows
stomach abuse, just as naturally
and lust as surely as a sound ana
healthy stomach results upon the
taking Of Kodol.
When you experience sourness
of stomach, belching OF gas ana
nauseating fluid, bloated sensation,
gnawing pain in the pit or the
stomach, heart burn (so-called)'
diarrhoea, headaches, dullness OF
chronic tired feeling-you need 40
dol. And then the quicker you take
Kodol-the better. Eat what yot
want, let Kodol digest it.
Ordinary pepsin dyspepsia tap
let's" physics, ETC., are not llkei!
10 be of much benefit to you, II
digestive ailments. Pepsin is oni!
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
SAYS CITIES DEFY ALMIGHTY.
Ex.GOyefDnr Glenn Calls New YORK
Blot, While ChiCag0'S Sins Cry to
Heaven.

Declaring he had seen sights in the
streets Of both New York and Chlca-
90 so unspeakably vile that II ne
were to describe them the men IN
the audience would drag him from
the platform and trample him under
their feet for daring to tell it before
their wives, Ex-Governor K. 3. Glenn
of North Carolina, asserted here yes
terday that the wrath of the Al
mighty will descend on the land some
ruinous calamity if the great cities
do not mend their ways.
1.-The great cities of the land are
swapping their fingers in the face OF
the Almighty" he said.
The sins of Chicago are crying
aloud unto the heavens. 1t is a dis
grace to civilization.
New York is a blot upon the
map of our fair country.
1.-The people Of the country are
pure. God-fearing and pious, but IN
the cities the one evil of Sabbath dis
secration will prove the ruin OF the
nation unless it is checked. The man
who will violate the Sabbath IS law,
less, the man who is lawIess is If,
reverent to the Deity, the man who
is irreverent to the Deity has lost hi:
conscience, the man who has lost HI:
conscience will disregard the right
OF his fellows and mob law, vice an(
crime will result.
81 found the theatres with Sunda.
their biggest day. | found baseball
with Sunday its biggist day. foun'
untold saloons, and Sunday was thei
biggest day.
Il went into the slums of the cit
at night and saw there Haunting il
self on the streets scenes so unspeah
able that the men of this audienc
would drag me from this platforr
and trample me under their feet if
described them here before thei
wives.
II went among the people of tn
best families and found the wome
and children drinking to an alarmin
extent, mothers giving their daugE
I tiers strong drink and getting drum
on cocktails. / found many saloor
and very few churches. If the ri
! ing generation is to be trained
these conditions and have these ide;
of Sunday dissertation of lawlessne
and perseverance our country will
ruined. "-Chautauqua Dispatch
New York World.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
The Read to Success

has many instructions, but none 50
desperate as poor health. Success to-
day demands health, but Electric Bit
tiers is the greatest health giver the
world has ever known. 1t compels per-
feet action of the stomach, liver, kid
neys, bowels, purifes and enriches the
blood, and tones and invigorates the
whole system. Vigorous body and
keen brain follow their use. You can't
affort to slight Electric Bitters if weak,
rundown or sickly. Only soc. Guar
anteed by E. L. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
safe, sure, easy, gentle liver pills. The
original Carbolized Witch Hazel Salye
is DeWitt's. The name is plainly
stamped on every box. 1t is good for
cuts, burns, bruises, boils, sores and
sunburn-but it is especially good for
Piles. Sold by E. I. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

So greatly her doctors bill shocked
her,
She cried, Il shall have to get bet
ter,
| must either get rid of this DR..
Or else be forever his Drn'
Brooklyn Life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Teacher-Johnny, what is the
meaning of the word .procrastinate.
Pupil-To put off.
acher-Right. Use it in an orig
inal sentence.
Pupil The breakman procrasti-
mated the tramp from the train. -
Cleveland Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
CURE, YOUR KIDNEYS.
No Need to Take Any Further
Risk.

Why will people continue to suiier
the aconies Of kidney complaint, back
ache, urinary disorders, lameness, head
aches, laneuor, why allow themselves
to become chronic inva!ids, when
certain cure is offered them?
Doans Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use because it gives to the kidneys
the help they need to perform then
work
Ii you have any, even one, OF the
symptoms OF kidney diseases, cure
yourself now, before diabetes, dropsy'
or Bright's disease sets in. Can Scot
land Neck residents demand more con
vincing proof than the following.
4. \. Tyson, 124 Lexington Sreett
Rocky Mount. n. c., says: Il feel II
nv duty to recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills, as ! found them to be a val
liable remedy for kidney trouble. Fo1
years my kidneys were disordered an'
the frequent passages OF the secretion
Obliged me to arise several times dur
inc the night. | also had pains acros
nv lo;ns and was bothered by con
slant. dull hackache. Having iear
about Doan's Kidney Pills, / decide
to try them and procured a supply.
4,l.,,, 4In,,, b11t = short time vine
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Regulates curely bowels, promotes
easy natural movements, cures consti-
pation-Doan's Rcgulets. Ask your
druggist for them. 25c Il box.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Better Not Get
Dyspepsia
If you can help it. Kodol prevents Dyapepsia, BY
effectually helping Nature to Relieve lnoisesoon
R,,t don't trifle with Indigestion.

a partial digester-and physics arc
not digesters at all.
Kodol is q perfect digestor. IL
YOU could see Kodol digestinge ever
particle of food, of all kinds, III tho
glass test-tubes III our laboratosics,
YOU would know this just as wei
as we do.
Nature and Kodol will always
cure a sick stomach-but in o.i.r
to be cured, the stomach must rest.
That is what Kodol does-rests the
stomach, while the stomach z
well. Just as simple as a, b, c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

A woman is as scared about her
neck in swimming as she is about
her ankles in a ball goWn.-New
York Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
A HuPPy-Up Call.

Quick, Mr.. Druggist-Quick,-A
box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve-IIcre' 5
a quarter-For the love Of Moses, hur-
ry. Baby's burned himself, terribly
Johnnie cut his foot with the axe
Mamic's scalded-Pa can't walk from
piles-Billie has boils-and my corns
ache. She got it and soon cured all
the family. It's the greatest healer on
earth. Sold by E. 7. Whitehead Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group il you apply DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio oil at once. 1t acts like magic.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

HE forgets that he owes me his
life!'
That's nothing. He even forgets
that he owes me five doliars! '-
Puck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Our Guarantee

Go to your druggist today anl got ..-.
lar bottle. Then after you have used RIO
entire contents of the bottle ii you C#4
honestly say, that IL has not done HoE aar
rood, return the bottle to the drug r.E
he win refund your money without Q...
ton or DELAY. We viii then pay The o-..-
yist for the bottle. Don't hesitate, a..
druggists know that our guaran;c" l. su.#..
This offer applies to the large bot.'S yu
and TO but one In \ family. The large .
tie contains 2.s times ~ much As the l.l.
cent bottle.
Kodol IS prepared at the labos3,
tories of &C. Dewitt G. Co, Chicago
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Marriage is a lottery" quoted the
Wise Guy.
Oh, that's an antiquated idea"
observed the Simple Mug. Nova
days it's a game of skill. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23
Go With a Rush.

The demand for that wonderful Stom-
ach Liver and Kidney cure, DR.. Kings
New Life Pills-is astounding f. 7.
Whithead Co. say they never saw the
like. It's because they never iail to
cure Sour Stomach, Constipation, Indi-
gestion, Billiousness, Jaundice. Sick
Headache, ChilIs and Malaria. Only
CSC F. 7. Whitehead Co.
Mrs. BrOWn-You told me that if
| left my tablecloth out all night the
fruit stains would disappear. Well,
| put it out last night.
Mr.. Jones-Of course the stains
were gone in the morning?
Mrs. Brownies; so was the
tablecloth-Tit-Bits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

Druggist What's the matter with
you? You seem excited.
Clerk wonder. Mrs. Griggs-
bv wanted an ounce of boric acid, and
I gave her an ounce Of strychine by
mistake.
Druggist-Well, of all the careless
idiots, you head the list! Say. have
MT you any idea of the value of stry-
Chicago News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

I've got q good story to tell you.
/ don't think | ever told it to you be-
fore"
lis it really funny?''
Yes, indeed it is"
"Then you haven't told it to me
before. "-Lippincott's.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1909-09-23

"Mr. Gudtheng, you said you'd
gimme q quarter for lock of sis
hair"
Yes, Chester"
"Well, here's the whole switch.
Just cut off what you want. Kan
sas City Times.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
.GORGORAN COURT-HARIIALED
Charges Of Misconduct on Part of
Troops at EneampmeDt.
Alleged that Soldiers Under HIS
Command Refused To Obey Militia
Officers and Were DisorderIy-

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 27.-To answer
charges Of misconduct on the part OF the
men under his command when they we're
encamped with the National Guard Of
Pennsylvania, at Gettysburg last summer,
Capt. Thomas NJ Corcoran. Troop c.
Thirteenth Cavalry. I. s. a. appeared
before a eourt-martiaI IN -:he Federal
Building this morning
During last summers encampment the
provost guard had trouble. II IS alleged.
with the men of Capt. Corcoran's troop.
II IS said they refused To obey the COM
mands Of the noncommissioned officers Of
the National Guard and openly showed
INSTRUMENTATION. Division officers had a
record OF the trouble lodged with the
War Department
capt Corcorsn was ordered before the
court martial because the commanding
officer IS responsible for the conduct Of
the men directly under him. and because
he failed TO report the matter to supe-
rioTs.
The first witness, Col. Charles A. T.
Hatfield. eomnandant Of the Thirteenth
Cavalry. declared that he knew moth
Ing OF the trouble until he read the report
lodged By the commander Of the National
Guard
Capt NJ G Rayner, Troop D, Thir-
teenth Cavalry. declared that he knew
nothing OF the affair. though he had
taken command of Capt. Corcoran's troop
the day the disturbance IS alleged 10
have occurred
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
PANIC ON ELEVATED TRAIN
Electricity Causes Fire and Passen-
gers Become erazed.
People are Hurled About and Tram
pied. bat n Guard IL Oniy One
Seriously Hurt

New York. Feb. IA brass rod fasten-
ed to the bottom Of a shade and pulled
down hastily by E2ard on a Third Ave
nue. Il train al noon to-day came into
contact with the motor box. through
which a powerful current OF electricity
was psssing. There was vivid flash. a
report as Of a cannon. and the guard was
thrown back spra~lius into a car filed
with passengers. many Of whom were
women
A panic vas started by the excitable
ones. womsa tainted, and hslf-crazed
men trampled down everything in an
effort to reach the doors Of the car. While
sH was in great confusion. the train
came TO sudden halt, hurting passeu-
gers against each other and over seats
Strong and weak were IN an indiscrimi-
nate mass.
The guards finally restored order. and
the train. which had been approaching
the 19sth street station was brought
slowly 10 the platform. where the fright
eued passengers were allowed 70 leave
the car, The fainting women were car
ried out and the unconscious guard was
lifted into the arms OF several policemen
and carried into the station. He was
seriously burned. The fire did slight dam
age 20 the car.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
.NEWBERRY CONFERS
WITH The OFFICERS
Changes Among Fleet Com
manderS at Hand.
SAILORS PARADE N NORFOLK
Several TbouSHnd BIuejsckets 50
ProeesSIor-rhronEs Of Peop- IiHe
Streets and Cheer WiIaIy-OficerS
Arc 6Ivee Reception and T.aDeh-
eon-The Fleet J. DiSbaadiaE.

Norfolk. IA. Feb Enthusiastic
people or this city AID visitors TO the
number Of tens OF THOUSANDS gave the
men Of The Atlantic battIe-ship feet an
ovation here to-day. It was the day
ofacisIly set apart for the welcoming OF
me fleet BY the city. and IL wa made
the most o.
Never 50 many people were on the
streets here before al once They com
menced celebrating early in the DAY. and
were keeping it Up At midnight tonight
Every saHcr boy vas a hero.
The big event Of the day was parade
through the principal streets Of the city
by several thousand sailors from the
feet REINFORCED BY several companies
Of regular soldiers from Fort Monroe
men from the Norfolk Navy Ya.5. the
Fourth Regiment Of Virginia Volunteer
Infantry. and volunteer coast artillery
me-.
Throngs OF people lined the streets
through which the parade passed Build
incs were gayly decorated with flags and
bunting.
Admiral z. D. Taussig. commsndant Of
the Norfolk Navy Yard. was the official
reviewing officer OF the parade With him
on stand erected in Commercial place
were two hundred other distinguished
navy and snrny officers and citizens.
As guard Of honor around the review
ing stand were veterans OF the Union
ard the ConfedeTacy. After the parade
a reception and luncheon were rendered
the naval officers at the Monticello Hotel.
To this many army officers. regulars and
volunteers. and many people prominent
iu civil life were invited Covers we're
laid for SO al the luncheon.
The sailor boys snd the enlisted men
Of the regular army, as their guests. were
taken care Of a. the big new Rockefeller
Naval Y. NJ C a. after the parade.
There they we're given a real banquet in
the gymnasium. They servec in squads
OF about go
Tonight a torchlight procession COM
posed Of automobiles. wagons. and drays,
passed through the same streets that the
parade trsverssd.
Secretary Of the Navy Newberry arrived
to-day in Hampton Roads. aboard the
MayAOwer. He was in conference with
flag officers Of the feet, but 70 what end
was not made known. Tt is supposed that
his visit had 90 co with coming changes
among the commanding officers o. tbs
fleet.
The battle-ship Rhode Island to-day left
Hampton Roads for the New York Navy
Yard, the New Jersey for Boston, and
the Kansas sar Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
CUTTER MOHAWK FLOATED.
Bunkers Are IdEhtened of Coal and
Pontoons Lift Vessel.

New York, Feb. z7.-The revenue cutter
Mohawk was fceted at high tide at 3
O'Clock this afternoon Her bunkcrs we're
lightened Of coal. and after it was re-
moved the vessel was quickly aoaJed-
The Mohawk rose with the tide until
she was clear Of the ragged point OF rock
on which she vas stuck. and then slid
backward gently. aided by the revenue
cutter Powhatsn- PcntOons were lsshed
10 both sides OF the cutter as she left the
shoaL She vas filing fast wish water
and the ponfoons were necessary for
buoying her Up
The Mohawk. thus supported by floating
crUtches, was towed down the river 70
shewan's dry dock. at the foot OF East
Houston street. this city.
The Mohawk left New London yesterday
after Sling her bunkers with coal. This
load caused her 10 draw nearly fourteen
feet OF water She IS a steel boat OF $50
tons displacement go feet long. and the
pride OF the cutter service.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
SHOOTS HIMSELF TWICE.
Young Nan Commits Suicide After
Notifying Parents.

Worcester. Feb 27--CharIes c. Wood
side, a prominent young man and a grad
uate Of Harvard. in the class Of 1879
killed himself with a rife to-day at the
home Of his parents, in Britain street.
He had suffered from a nervous ailment
and broke down about ten days ago.
which prevented him from attending to
his business.
Shortly after he arose to-day he loaded
his hunting rife and shot himself in
the head. but not seriously. He walked
downstairs bleeding. carrying the rife
and calmly told MS parents that he had
shot himself. They tried 10 stop the
fow Of blood and went to summon a doc
tor, leaving him seated in a chair While
they were absent he fred another shot
into his head and his parents found him
lead on their return
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
AMEN CORNER FUN
ENLIVENS BANQUET
Statesmen and Others Guests
at Annual Banquet.
WIT AND SONGS BY BRETHREN
Prominent Men Present Number six
Hundred-PreSideRf tsderson Jan
giles CowbeIi uz sIx-ni for Success
sion Of BurIsSGccs. DnaeeS. Che
ruseS. &c.-Root Principal Guest

New York. Feb. g7.-The deacons and
the brethren of the Amen Corner haze
held nine annual dinners Tor the purpose
Of ticklirg Themselves, and 5oshing. good-
humo7ediy. the great and the little uen
who bob up In public life.
Eight II these dinners were celebrated
in the old Fifth Avenue Hotel. but that
hotel has been leveled 20 make way for
big Office building. and the Ameners were
forced 30 move uptown for their ninth
feast.
The same old crowd Of statesmen and
near-statesBler. OF legislators and Law
yers. United States Senator's. and others
were present. They dined in the ballroom
Of the Waldorf tonight There were 500
OF them
Harold n Anderson presided From
time 10 time changed a cowben whose
unlovely jsngle was the signal Tor a sue
cession Of burlesques. tTavesties. Oriental
dances. monOlOEues. solos. and chOruses.
one-act skits which had been very care
fully rehearsed. and a hodge-podge OF Inn
itations which characterized absurdly the
performances OF some Of our best known
statesmen and politicians. SenatOr-elect
Elihu Root. the principal guest at the
dinner. was at the head OF the main table,
with Frank H Hitchcock Benjamin e
OdeH. jr.. sat at the end Of another table.
the big bosses table. they called It.
with State Chairman Woodruff. Senator
Chauncey n DePew. and others
PsaIter Is Sung.
The diners were off at the oysters with
a lap lead az the cowbeil from President
Anderson. after he had made some fitting
remarks Of welcome. and the Ameners
had sung The Amen Corner Psalter"
This psslter went as follows:
toast. toast. an azaeu toast:
To the ccrner that's tonight oUr host:
Us traditions VII forever last
It's golden memories bind rs fast
Here have szt ~ byEons wears
Statesmen. warriors. scTihes and seeTs:
They're passing. their roof tree gore.
B1t thev'u c'sr live in this. Cur Song
- al your glasses. lift them high
Drink that the co1'Cr may neser die.
After thunderstorm Of cheering and 2
vague attack upon the oysters. a staid
brother arose 10 offer q resolution that
the Amen Corner call upon all patriotic
citizens TO express their thanks for their
survival during ;he last seven years By
standing. with bowed heads. relieved
from all occupation. for a period Of five
Continued on Page IL, Column =.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
OIL INSPECTION BILL KILLED.
Legislators Find Standard Favorx
Il and BaIk
'eclaI . me WRsbi0gfoa Head

Speclal 20 me Washington Herald.
Raleigh, \. C.. Feb. s7-The Standard
Oil Company met a defeat st the hands
Of the North Carolina legislature this
evening when the bin providing Tor strict
inspection Of al els offered for sale In
this state. especially illuminating and
lubricasing oils. was defeated both in
COMMITTEES and house
Many lawmakers al first nursed an
idea that By passing the bin they world
be taking u step toward regulating
-he Standard product but il developed
to-day unintentionaliy. that the Standard
OIL people not only did not oppose the
biH actually. but have been encouraging
Is adoption.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
President Roosevelt Tells
of Nations Strides.
COMMENDSMANYACTS
No Achievement Made Feature
Of Administration.
PROGRESS IS SUBSTANTIAL

Navy Has Been More Than Doubled; /;
Panama Feats FaT-reaching; An
thracite Strike Settled; Forest
Reserves Quadrupled; Irrigation
Advanced: Army Improved; Alas
kan Dispute Adjusted; Waterways
improvements Realized Necessity,
and Many Other Things Add to
Chief Executives Happiness.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
LEGAL FORCES Will CLASH.
Fight II Oregon Over Land Grants
Involves S4O,O00.OOa.

Portland Greg Feb. with prop
erty valued Al s@co0ea0 At stake. the
legal forces representing z. Il Hartman
and The United States government wiz
clash here in the Federal court Monday
in what promises 20 be the most houy
contested legal contests ever waged in
this district.
T.e fight s. 20 be over the rigb, ~
the Southern Pacific Railroad. part %
the Hartman system. 70 retain posses
sion Of the Oregon and California Rail
road Coupany's land grant
The Washington herald., 1909-02-28
INAUGURATION PAPERS.
The WASHINGTON HERALD, By
Mail. All Week for
Fifteen Cents.

Every issue Of The Washington
Herald next week win be Of sur
passing interest a change OF ad-
ministration means news that all
Americans absorb with keenest rel
ish. There win be stirring times
at the CapitaI-historic days, full Of
memorable events. Great crowds
VII come TO view the pageant. or
take part IN It. and 20 witness the
ceremonies Incident 10 the induc-
ton into Office OF the new Presi-
dent OF the United States.
The washington Herald viii ten
the story Of It all-completeiy and
graphically. Every issue OF the
week viii be worth preserving. The
Inaugural EditiOn proper. Friday
morning viii be one OF the best
possible souvenirs Of the occasion.
This complete set Of papers-six
IN aII-Monday 20 Saturday. iuclu-
sfre will be sent to any address by
mail. postage prepaid. for FIJI
TEEN CENTS.
Orders should be fled pronptly.