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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

town in full force. l never saw any till this
spring. A.E.
To Mrs. N. &. Mayo, Editor and AHnt of The
". B. Cofumn:
Morning! Isn't il fine to be alive these per-
NJ. B.-ites could see my garden-no, not the
lot of petunias. and I've a new kind, and they
are great Just put your mind ct it and see
petunias four inches across and as handsome
as gloxinias. How's that: Well, 1 have them,
and in all eoiors.
But. see here! I'm writing this letter to tell
You that we shall not be at the NJ. b. reunion,
and now I'll explain, You see. I'm not real
vigorous yet and going about tires me more
than working at home. and the sth Of septem-
Der are going to Presque Isle to see our
son and his family, and if we should go to tn
reunion, should get too tired. so do no,
dare undertake 1T. You must know that
we are both very sorry to miss the meeting of
the NJ. BIS, for of all our good times we call
that the very best and most "iillingr. You
see we talk and get TO know each other and
there's SO friendly feeling, so much joy in
the hearty hand clasp that we get and give.
Aunt Madge, tell them al. just how it is,
and that wish you and all hands perfect
day in all ways, and please write the reunion
up yourself and put in every enjoyable hap
pening; shall want to know every little thing.
] heartily approve of the place chosen,
and il was strictly fair to the Bluehili folks.
II we could have gone. would have pleased US
we'll, as we've never visited Parker Point so
would have seen y pretty place and after
twas over why-visited our folks.
And say to the NJ. BIS that our new colt is
named Madge (thank you SO much. call it .
fine name. So now we have it all; we call the
year-old Pearl Day Mutual, and this one
Madge Mayo. How's that:
Now must say good day, for I've piles Of
work to do, but tits fine to be able to work;
yes, and raise flowers. By by
. Aunt MARIA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
scHooprc. san. rRANKLry.

Schoodic grange held its regular meet
ing Sept. 2, with fourteen members pres
emit. There were six visitors from Green
wood grange. After the usual business,
candy and peanuts were served. The next
regular meeting viii be Sept. IS. All
members are requested TO be present, as
there is business OF Importance to be
brought before the grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

walk ups tAir 5
without stopping
on the way. /
tried three differ
emit doctors and
each told me some
thing different. /
received no benefit
from any of them,
but seemed to suf-
fer more. The last
doctor said moth
ing would restore
-. l. IA
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

A bushel OF Liverpool salt shall weigh "a
pounds. and oushei OF Turks Island sail shsl
weigh e pounds
The standard weight of = bushel OF potatoes
10 good order ami Mt for shipping, Is % poanda
Of apples, " pounds
The standard weight of bushei OF beap.,u
good order and Ut for shipping. Is " pounds
OF wheat. bcets. ruta- baga turnips and peas, q
pounds; OF corn, ID pounds: OF onions s.
Indian meal. ~ pounds; Of parsuips, IS pounds;
Of barley and tuckwhest, q pounds. of oa,s
81 pounds, or even measure as bv agreement
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
coon WILL, $40. AMHERsr.

Good Win grange met Sept. 4. The at
tendance was small. After recess the
master turned the meeting over to the
lecturer. The program was as follows:
Reading, Celia Siisby; duet, Mabel Giles,
Horace Watts; reading, Berniee Clark /;
grange paper, Walter Fletcher.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
CHIPS.

Well anything new latelyr' inquired
the just-arrived on the porch of the
Skeedee tavern. swell, 60, not worth
mentioning, I guess" replied the land
lord. 'sThings is kinda slow just now,
and-but, hol Come to think, three people
were bit by pet squirrel last week, and
considerable fear is expressed that they
may go nutty."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
Dear NatuaGs:

Aunt Madge had so much to say last
week she might be charged with making
a monopoly of the column, so Others shall
have all the space this week-with thanks
to all for their letters and to Uncle Dudley
for the poem above.
union was printed, the name Of Miss
Abbie Merrill should have been inserted
before the word Somerville.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
Prayer Meeting Topic For the Wssk
Beginning Sept. II, 1903.

By REV. 8. H. DOYLE.
Topic = Temperance In all things-l
Cor. IL. 23-z7.
The word Temperance" is usually
limited to sobriety- in al
coholic drinks. But it has much
broader meaning than that. Temper
ance is moderation. 1t is antagonistic
TO anything that fayors Of excess.
Therefore it not only applies to so
briefly, but to every phase Of life where
harm may come through excess. no
matter how harmless, yea, even bene-
ficial. the thing may be If used In
Moderation.
temperance In all things" in living
q successful Christian life that will
result In the salvation Of the soul. He
speaks of the Christian life as fight
of which temperance and moderation
are an absolute necessity. No runner
could have been successful In the
Olympic games unless be had prepared
himself for the race, especially by ex-
ercising temperance In everything that
would hinder him In doing his very
best Moderation mast be the watch
word of him who would win the crown
Of victory. Besides moderation in eat
ing and drinking. he would need even
to be moderate in training. Excessive
training has lost many a race and
many fight The same thing is true
of the Christian life. Intemperance in
anything that binders Christian growth
must be avoided if the Christian at
tains the best possible results and
makes salvation doubly sure.
The doctrine Of Temperance IN ali
things" needs TO be emphasized today.
perhaps as In few other ages The
tendency Of our generation is toward
mtemperance The business man
lacks moderation in his labors to make
his business a success The man who
desires to make fortune must do it
IN a day, and rushes into ventures that
become burden and worry to him
Intemperance In speech is a common
weakness because of the undermining
Of the nervous system In the incessant
rush Of life In one form or another.
Many lack moderation In their actions
losing entire control Of themselves at
the least opportunity. The results are
weakened bodies. enfeebled nerves and
mental power and the incapabiiity of
reaching a high spiritual standard.
Excessive eating OF Sunday dinner
has taken the spiritual appetite from
thousands Of Christians and unified
them for religious exercises during any
time later in the day. To be temper
ate in all things may require divine
grace and the exercise Of all our VIII
power. but we should attain to 1t.
Contestants in PauPs day did 1t to OBJ
tain laurel wreath. q corruptible
crown; much more should we be will
ing to do II. since In our case victory
means an incorruptible crown-eternal
life that never fades away.
BIBLE READINGS.
Prov. XIV. /; xvi. 80; lisa. II, 81;
Prov. xiv. 20; xix, IL; Matt, v, 20, 80;
John xiv. /. 81; /. Cor. vi $40: vii.
22-24, 29-31; Tit ii. PIP; Jude. 10-16.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
ALAMoosooK. 400, EAST oRLANp.

There were twenty-five members present
at the regular meeting OF Alamoosook
grange Saturday evening. The improve
ments on the hall are nearly completed,
which viii give nice lodge room above,
also nice hall on the frs, floor. The lee
turer furnished program OF singing,
readings and stories.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

Aunt Madoe, ". B. Sisters and Al the Johns:
send greeting. wanted TO meet with yuu
this day of days, bus cannot, so / win wish
you pleasant time and pleaty Of ehowIler.
My thoughts will go with you. and will lis
ten for the clatter of dishes and tongues.
Hoping that most of the NJ. BIS viii be there,
! am, Yours Sincerely. n. L. II.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

RAINBOW, 203, NORTH BRooKsvILLE.
Rainbow grange was called to order
Thursday evening. Sept. 2, with forty five
members present. After business the lee
turer presented the following program:
Readings, Angie Cousins, Ida Mcdonald;
songs, Leila Snow and Grace Bowden.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
IoHN poRIrY, asl, suLLIvAN.

John Dority grange held an interesting
meeting Friday evening, Sept. 3. A de-
gree staff OF unmarried sisters conferred
the first degree on Mrs. Georgia Slower,
and the unmarried brothers instructed the
same candidate in the second degree.
Three candidates are expected next Friday
evening and the degree teams are invited
to repeat their work.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

should like very much 20 be present at the
reunion. but summer company and other
causes viii prevent my coming. l shall think
Of you, and hope you win all have nice time
have never met with you but shah stiFl keep
up hoping that may some time.
With best wishes 10 all the family, remain
AsE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
MAssApAQUA, AZ, SOUTH BLuEHILL.

Massaraqu grange held its regular
meeting Sept. 2. After business the pro-
gram was presented with usual satisfac-
tion to all. The question, (which is the
mos. important officer in making the
grange a success?p was discussed and de-
cided in favor OF secretary. Question for
next meeting, Resolved, That the farmer
is more benefit to the country than the
financiern
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

THURSDAY !, seps. So Hancock Pomona
grsr2e ~nh Rainbow grange, North
Brooks az.
srsdsy, Sept. 23-Field day meeting
oil Green Mountain Pomona at Jordan's
five, Winter Harbor.
q Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 5 and g.
County Grange Field Days at Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

win Mrs. Ida Dieter kindly communicate
with an interested "half Herriekp. My
address is; Mrs. L. NJ. HARrRR, Southwest
Harbor Me-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

Ur Daniels = Horse Collie - Cure
cures or money back at any dealers;
Insure your horse against Collie.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
HEALTH AND BEAUTY AID

Cosmetics and lotions will not clear your
complexion Of pimples and blotches like
Foley's Orino Laxative, for indigestion,
stomach and liver trouble and hsbitnal con-
stipation. Cleanses the system and is pleas
ant to take. g A. PARcHER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
Dear aHt sfadge.

Dear z uHt Hddge.
am very sorry to tell you that cannot be
with you next Thursday. but shall think OF
you and those OF the NJ. BIS who are fortu-
nate enough to sit at the weii-flied board,
and may good digestion wait on appetite
and health on both" Yours, ERNIE slime.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
An0flttHtmfuIA
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LYDIA E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Cured Her.

Willimantic, Conn.-"For five years
/ suffered untold agony from female
troubles, causing backache. Irregular
ties, dizziness and nervous prostlA-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

The more eyes an advertisement catches
the more dstidrs 1t Is north.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08

Other letters will be given next week.
D., give us that story of the disposal of
buffalo bugs, please.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-09-08
ELz4swORrH MARKETS

The quotations below give the r.n.. !.
retail prices in Ellsworth. 81"
Csuasry Produce.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
MISS HARTMAN TAKES
HOLD OR ARDEN FARM.
Now Controls the Vast Tract of 26,00O
Acres.

New York, Oct. Under an ar
rangement now being effected for the
management of the e. H Hartman
estate, Miss Mary Hartman, the dead
magnate's eldest unmarried child, will
become the greatest woman farmer in
the United States, if not in the world,
She now virtually has control Of Ar
den Farm, consisting of $4,000 acres.
Already she has taken hold of the
task with Characteristic Hartman en-
ergy and skill. She is directing per-
sonally the unfinished work of road
making, the terracing of hills, land
scape gardening, ETC., just as had been
planned by herself and father jointly.
In smart trap drawn by a high
stepping cob, she daily drives over the
farm, giving instruction in detail to
the foreman of nearly four hundred
men now at work.
Miss Hartman, from early girlhood,
has been extremely fond of country
life. She has never cared particularly
for society. Although reared in the
circle of the -Four Hundred" she has
preferred to devote herself to a more
serious career. For several years she
has actively participated in settlement
work in the city. Among her most
notable charities is the ferryboat in
the North River for consumptives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
DUNCAN MERCANTILE GO.
Jackson St.
VERSES.

| greet in song that sweetest one
Whom | can ne'er forget,
Though many a day is past and gone
Since face to face we met
Who sings this native song for me,
Or man or woman, he or she,
To her my absent one, shall welcome
be.
Kingdom and lands are naught to me,
When with her presence weighed;
And when her face no more l see,
My power and greatness fade.
Then of my wealth I reckon none,
But sorrow only, for mine own;
Rising and falling, thus my life moves
He errs whose heart will not believe
That I might yet be blest,
Though never crown again had leave
Upon my head to rest.
This loss 1 might supply; but when
His love was gone, what had I then?
Nor joy, hope, solace could I know
again?
BY Henry VI, Emperor of Germany,
who died Sept. %, 1897.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02

the same. A few bottles built up her
health and strength.
81 took Peruna for cold which set
tied in my kidneys, giving me much
pain. In two weeks was much betteE.
and in a few months was we'll"
For Liver and Kidneys.
Mr.. w. Fl. Armistead, Cumberland,
@. H., Va, writes:
"Your Peruna has cured me of chronic
catarrh of long standing | thank you
so much for your advice, I think it is
a great medicine. 1t Will do all that
you recommend it to do. Besides, can
recommend it to cure all liver aad kid.
ney troubles"
Chronic Kidney Trouble.
Judge c. j, Park, r, F. D, !, Buckhead,
Ga, writes;
For a long time / was troubled with
catarrh of the kidneys, and after taking
Peruna ! feel like a new man. | think
it the greatest catarrh medicine OF the
aA.a. and believe IT will cure any case Of
gatarYh on record ~
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
Kidneys Affected-Back Weak.

Mr.. M. Broderick, Secretary and
Treasurer Local Union No. 406, Inter-
national Brotherhood of Transfers,
writes from 49, e. 46th ST., Chicago, ILL.,,
rs follows:
81 have been suffering from weak
back and kidney trouble for some time,
and have been able to find relief only
through the use of Peruna.
"During the winter season / usually
keep bottle of your medicine in the
house, and by taking dose at night l
am feeling fine the next morning.
"Some of my friends assure me that
Peruna is equally as good for their var
ious ailments as it is for my complaint;
but do know that for kidney trouble
and suffering from weak back 1t ras
no equal"
Cold Settled IN Kidneys,
Mr., Joseph Klee, 215 East eth ST.,
Topeka, Kas.i Writes
"My wife took reruna for II yer trouble
and rundown condition incider5 TO
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
DUNCAN'S
STORE
HAVE lOU SEEN OUR NEW TAIL
ORED SUITS FOR WOMEN?

Why not find out for yourself what
Duncan's Store is showing in Tailored
Suits, between $685. and $2750? We
are as interested in letting customers
see them as you are in showing your
new suit to your husband or your
friends.
In every suit you will find the best
material that the prices will allow
Space does not permit of list of items.
but the chances are that just the very
thing you want is here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
LECTURE is MUCH ENJOYED
BY A LARGE AUDIENCE.

Prof. Charles Lane, the we'll known
orator and humorist, addressed an APP
preciative audience last evening at the
A. l.. l. armory in the interest of the
Agricultural school here. The stu
dents attended in full force, as did
their friends throughout the city, and
the large audience thus greeting Prof.
Lane was a most appreciatiye one
His lecture, full of wit and wisdom
held the close attention of his hearers
from beginning to the end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02

If people with symptoms of kidney
u bladder trouble could realize their
danger they would without loss of
Ume commence takins Foley Kidney
Remedy. This great remedy stops the
pain and the irregularities, strength
ems and builds up these organs and
there is nc danger of Brights disease
or other Sc. ious disorders. Do not dis,
regard the early symptoms. Solf by
all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
MORE VAL. LACES AT Sc.

We advertised yesterday three thou
sand yards of valenciennes laces at
&c yard and sold several hundred
yards, still the assortment is un-
broken and the sale will be continued
today; there's not a yard worth less
than &c and hundreds of yards worth
up to 15c; all on center table and
priced for your choice at, yard. :. +. Sc
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
WOMAN HELD FOR MURDER
Is RELEASED on BOND

Dawson, Ca, Oct Mrs. L. J..
Atkinson, who was put in Jail here
last evening, charged with poisoning
her husbands half-brother, William
Glaze, applied through her attorney
Col. H. A. Wilkinson, to Judge w. C.
Worrell for bail, which he allowed in
the sum of $4,000 Her husband states
the bond will be made and his wife
released from custody.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02

kldney IT0t3b3e Ter Nearly thirty Years
William Bailey Past Col Enc No Union
nent identified with the
Chicago and New York.
in the former city, had for nearly thirty kidney
troubles
Within short period he has been persuaded his
present healthy condition attributed his udicus
remedy Washington climate bad kidney liver
troubles yet by udcious the remedy quite
excellent physical condition.
This brief appears
which
chooses believing
good. lam Bailey, ST.. N. f., Washington, d. c.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
WORRIED AT FLYING MACHINE .
OFFICER KILLS HIMSELF.
Sergeant James Carron Commits Sui
eide in Bunk.

New York, Oct. Worried by the
responsibility of assisting the aero
nauts, Wilbur Wright and Glenn H.
Curtiss, in preparations for their aero
plane flights at Governors Island
Quartermaster Sergeant James Car
ron of Company l, Twenty-ninth In
fantry, committed suicide in his bunk
outside the redoubt at Fort Jay last
night, shooting himself through the
head with a rifle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
so PER CENT OF THE POPULATION
or THE II. s.

live in rural districts remote from
physicians or drug stores, and they
are obliged to depend upon proprie
tary medicines to very great extent
To the women in these homes such
standard remedies as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound come as
boon and a blessing. Records show
that it has cured more women OF
those dread feminine ills than any
other remedy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
MIR. PERRY H. COMFY
DIES IN CORDELE

Cordele, Ga, Oct. 1.-Mr. Perry c.
Coney, prominent cotton buyer OF
the city, died last night of Bright's dis
ease, at his residence on 14th street
He was the son of Judge S. w. Coney
ordinary of Crisp county He was mar
ried about two years ago to Miss Sal
lie Wheeler, daughter of Hon. j.. J.
Wheeler. He was 26 years of age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
SIXTEEN MEN SAVED AS
SHIP POUNDS ON ROCKS

Savannah, Ga, October 1.-Sixteen
members of the crew of the Dutch
steamship Zeeburg, which is pounding
to pieces on the rocks near Mayport,
Fla, were brought to the city today on
the steamer Clayton and carried to the
Seamen's Bethel, where they are being
cared for.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
) OF PELLAURA
FOUND IN VALD0STA.

Valdosta, Ga, Oct. DIR. H. II.
Harris, of Atlanta, an expert on pei
lagra, was called to Valdosta to con-
suit with DR.. j. c. Wilson, of Valdos-
ia, in two supposed cases of the dis
ease here. DR.. Harris confirmed the
diagnosis of the local physicians and
pronounced both cases pellagra. One
Of them, a prominent lady here, has
been i'll for several weeks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
EARNEST WILLIE" UPSHAW
TO PREACH IN AMERICUS.

Rev. w. D. Upshaw, generally
known throughout Georgia as EARN
est Willie Upshaw, will fill the pulpit
of Furlow Lawn Baptist church. to-
morrow morning. Mr.. UpshaW is we'll
known in Americas as minister Of
force and eloquence, and a large con-
gregation will greet him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
For Sore Throat. Sudden Cold an,

For Sore Throat, Sudden Cold and
Coughs no remedy has been DISCOVERED
so powerful to cure as Perry Davis
Painkiller AS Liniment 1t has no
equal curing Rheumatism or Neural
iga, burns and bruises, and wounds Of
every description 1t is the cheapest
and best remedy offered to the public.
Only 35c for a big bottle There are
other sizes also, 25c and soc.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02

Mr.. #. G. Fritz, Oneonta, N. y,
writes: My little girl was greatly BEN
Gifted by taking Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive, and / think it is the best remedy
for constipation and liver trouble"
Foley's Orino Laxative is mild, pleas
ant and effective, and cures habitual
constipation. Sold by all druggists
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02

This pretty suburban cottage
recian lattice railing
roof combination Of hips gables boards
by Al
nuted colonial pasters at the angles windows
hr timber stucco
slate The
brick two shades
esbue hall and dining
the stairs Paror and sitting
windows have venetian blinds the
oes burglar
E. DAVIS Architect
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
MISSES UNDERWEAR AT s5c.

Misses fine ribbed underwear,
bleached perfectly white, silk tape
neck, drawers to match, regularly
soc; here at, garment ...... 35c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
LADIES' NEW NECKWEAR AT s5c.

A new shipment of ladies' neckwear
in all the new shapes; some pieces are
exact copies of pieces that retail for
ten times the price of these; more
than twenty-five styles shown at .35c
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02

1t is in time of sudden mishap or ac-
cident that Chamberlain's Eminent
can be relied upon to take the place
of the family doctor, who cannot al
ways be found at the moment. Then
it is that Chamberlain's Liniment is
never found wanting. In cases of
sprains, cuts, wounds and bruises
Chamberlain's Liniment takes out the
soreness and drives away the pain.
Sold by all dealers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02

Americas banks had things coming
their way yesterday. Farmers notes
are generally due October LIST, and the
boys had the funds.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-10-02
NOTICE.

l have bought Ely's barber shop, on
corner next door to Dayenport's drug
store, Lamar street. Give me a trial;
if not satisfied, will refund your
money
SLAVES, Zoe.
@. III. QUARTERMAN & co.