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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

lation. S. S. S. increases the resistive
powers of the system and by strength
ening and building up the vitality,
allows nature to make a perfect and
lasting cure. Book describing the
disease and any medical advice sent
free to all who write.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta. Ca
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

ney and Dick Kinsella to do turn at
his house for three nights. The Times
Tribune remarks that if Dick refuses
to go before the footlights it can be
arranged so he can coach his protege
through a hole in the curtain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

cleansing a n q
purify in G the
blood, assists the
stomach and di-
gestive members
in the creation of
new blood cor
puscles and other
nourishing mat
ter for the ciucu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06
To Cure a Cold In One pav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II IL fails 10
cure. Z. w. Groves signature IS on
eacn box. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06
THREE-ETELETS

William Brennan once an umpire
in the Three-Eye, has been appointed
by President Barrow to his staff in
the Eastern league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06
Milwaukee Gets Recruit.

Milwaukee, Feb. 6.-Pitcher John
Nicholson of Eau Claire was today
signed by the Milwaukee American
baseball club for the coming season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

Bloomington lost $1,000 last sea-
son and is trying to make up the
deficit There will be carnival
Feb. 1913 for the benefit of the
club. Reporting day will be April 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

The Davenport Baseball club to-
day traded Infelder Fred Johnston
for Outfelder Finney of the Ottumwa
club. A generous cash consideration
accompanies Johnston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

bill. Mrs. Casey viii sing Has Any
body Got a Kiss 70 Spare, the song
hit from The Follies Of 1910 and the
Majestiscope will close the show with
moving pictures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06
THOMPSON OUT OF CLASS
Tackles Dave Smith Australian Mid
dIeweight. and Gets Worst of 1t.

Sydney. New South Wales. Feb. 6.
Dave Smith, the Australian mid
dleweight champion, today defeated
Johnny Thompson. the American
pugilist. on points in a 2o-round con-
test.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06
ILLINOIS BOOKINGS.

ILLINOIS BOOKINGS.
Feb. 9-The Germans.
Feb. 1O-"Bsby Mine"
Feb. 19-"The House OF a Thousand
Candles
Feb. 21-"The Wolf"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

The national board of arbitration
has awarded Billy Harmful, for
merly with Davenport. to Rockford
after a contest over his services with
another Observation-Disclosures league
town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-06

The national board of arbitration
has awarded Billy Harmful, for
merly with Davenport. to Rockford
after a contest over his services with
another Wisconsin-Illinois league
town.
r. G. Fisher, field captain Of the
Danville team last season, will be
taken south on the training trip by
the Chicago Cubs this spring. While
there isn't much chance for him to
land a regular job, he will have
chance TO develop.
President Hoffer of the Quincy
club has notified President Justice
of the Central league that he may
draw upon the club for $4,000, the
balance of the release price Sub
scriptions did not make up the
whole amount. but the directors dug
up the balance.
Great surprise will no doubt be
felt over the announcement by Kin
sella that waivers have been secur-
cd by Minneapolis on Dick Smith and
Glenn Schroeder, drafted from
Springfield last fall, and both will
be back with the Senators this
spring, the former as manager. This
is about the steenth time that this
sort of thing has happened TO Smith.
Manager Frank Boyle of Waterloo
has forwarded contracts to all the
players unsigned. He already has
the signatures of Kohr and Dickey.
The others on the list are: Peck"
Harrington. Tommy Searles and
Wolfe, catchers; Hendricks. Douthett
Harrington and Hughes. pitchers;
Better, first base; Fremer, second
base; Wilkes, shortstop; Collins,
Long and Clemmons, outfielders.
Fred Melchoir may not be back
at first for Bloomington this season.
He wants to play independent ball
at Chicago. Manager Robert Ken
neay IF the Boomers announces that
his lineup at the opening of the sea-
son will probably be as follows:
Manager Kennedy. right field: Mad
igan, center field; Goodwin. left field
Staten, shortstop; Milchoir, first
base: Denny. second base; Hine,
third base; Blakemore, Norris, Walsh,
catchers; Davidson, Rover. Humes,
Prendergast, Ruth and Burg, pitch
erS; Erwin utility.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-09
self. supporting Women Have

for twenty years and more had the OPP
portunity TO use our life insurance serv-
ice on basis of equality with men.
All determinations against them have
long since been abolished. We carry
over seven millions of insurance on wom-
en-. with a very satisfactory experience.
National Life Insurance Co. of Vt.
(Mutuall S. 5. Ballard general agent,
Lawrence building, Montpelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-09
TALK OF THE TOWN

Richard Leonard OF Baltimore, Md.
was visitor in the city yesterday
Charles r. f. Best of White River
junction is passing few days in the
city.
j. E. Burke returned this noon TO his
home in West Rutland, after passing q
few days in the city on business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-09

The South End soccer football team,
which will play the Barre Rangers at
Rangers field Saturday afternoon, begin
ming az 2.30, is made up Of the fol-
lowing players; Duncan, Naughton, Reid,
Craigmyle, Creighton, Preston, Davidson,
Youngson, Melville, Milne and Watt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-09
Specials

Forty-two and As inch Pillow Slips
at Zoe each.
Two-yard wide bleached and I'M
bleached Sheets at 43c each.
Two and one-quarter yard wide
Sheets as special at 59c each, also
an unbleached at same price.
Two and one-quarter yard wide
Sheets made of fruit OF the loom
cotton now at Toe each; reduction
here,
A good time to buy Sheets and
Slips.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-09
Specials

silk for street and evening wear
were zoe now 25c; these are
on our bargain tables
A good Bingham in plain chambra
styles in pink, light blue, dark blue,
ox.blood, green and gray, at SC per
yard, cut to any length wanted
Best Prints in dark and light colors
such as Simpson grays and Indigo,
also reds and fancies at &c per yard.
This is one cent less than in large
cities.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-06-09

These You can get SATURDAY When
you are making your purchases Of
ginghams.
Umbrellas from manufacturer
close-out, now at half price.
Twelve and one,half cent Long
cloths for underwear and children's
use, now at Toe per yard.
One lot OF $l.00 white muslin Skirts
trimmed with hamburg edge on a
wide l5.tucked fiounce, now SIC each.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
WHAT OTHERS SAY
USE OF ENGLISH
A CITIZEN
From the st. Louis Times.

From the ST. Louis Times
The report that individuals have
been punished in two towns in the
south for using profane language is of
the utmost Importance to that small
minority of persons who hold that a
proper familiarity of the English lam
guage is worth while. There is, it
must be conceded, shocking degree
|of ignorance of the English language
by the people who should speak it
more or less correctly. The average
high school graduate has only the ha-
zieest knowledge of it; a great many
college graduates founder in its sim
plest whirlpools with pathetic help.
lessness. The double negative is in,
dulged in by perhaps so per cent of
our entire population. Our most
charming young women usually exhi.
bit a knowledge of only half dozen
adjectives, while the average man
about town has to rely upon a prac
ticed urbanity when he converses with
any one who knows the English Ian
guage. One is constantly reminded
of DR.. Johnson's fish-woman, who be
lieved herself to be mortally injured
when he referred to her as a polyhed
ron.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
This Is My 6ISt Birthday
JOHN ClAEllN.

John Claflin, who for many years
has been a leading figure in the mer-
camille life Of New York city, was
born in Brooklyn, July "a, 1850, and
received his education at the college
of the city of New York. After leav-
ing college in 1869 he became a clerk
in the firm of II. B. Claflin and Co..
which had been founded by his father
In 1S43 and which had been from the
civil war the largest wholesale dry
goods business in New York city.
John Claflin was admitted to partner
ship in 1873 and became the head of
the firm on the death of his father in
1885. Later he organized the business
as a corporation to control a number
of large retail dry goods stores
throughout the country as we'll as to
continue the wholesale business. Mr.
Claflin is noted as an extensive trav-
elor, having visited many parts of
North America, Mexico, South Ameri-
ca, Europe and Asia. In 1877 he made
a notable trip. when with a single
companion he crossed the South AM
erican continent from west to east at
its widest part.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
"coMPLlcATIoN OF DISEASES"
How often one hears this expression

How often one hears this expression
It means a condition in which no one
disease fully develops, but symptoms
of various disorders are present. Pois-
oned, impure blood would explain the
cause in nine out of ten such cases. 1t
matters not if the blood be poisoned
by incubation, or by the failure of one
or more of the important glands of the
body to perform their duties, a power
full Alternative or blood purifier, is nee
essary to cleanse it, and in SO doing
removes the cause. DR.. A. B. Simp.
sons Vegetable Compound is the most
thorough and powerful Alternative or
blood purifier ever known, fact
which is firmly established, and sup
ported by testimony of hundreds OF
grateful people. It is harmless as it
is effective. and sold at one dollar a
bottle at all drug stores.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
He Knew the Brand.

Mr.. Gumble visited Coney Island to
look at the ruins of the Dreamlano
fire. He wandered about the street.
He found q small boy with a bucket
of lemonade on the head Of a barrel.
His sign. in twisted childish letters
proclaimed that he had that beverage
for sale. poor little boy" mused Mr.
Gumble. gazing upon the weakened
and pinched features of the young
ster. mo doubt he needs the money
bitterly. l will buy a glass of lemon
ade"
So he did. He gave the kid a nickel
As Mr.. Gumble was standing by the
stand. trying to get used to the taste
another small boy appeared. Hey
Jimmie" said the lemo-seller. "come
watch duh stan while 60 git me 8
drink"
MT. Gumble's heart was again stir
red by an impulse of pity. He with
drew a Eve cent piece from the south
bound pocket Of his immaculate sum
mer waistcoat. Here. sonny" sale
he. ~Tn stand treat. Take a drink o.
your own lemonade" He beamet
fondly upon the lad
"For 10 cents l WILL" said the boy
mot for no nickel won't drink It,
New York Cor. Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24

1t is a generally recognized practice
when private or public service cor
poration assume bounded indebted
ness such corporations provide at once
a sinking fund for the liquidation of
such bonds on maturity. Was such a
fund created by the Richmond city
Water Works? If so, why is there still
standing $4,000 of such indebted
ness. Have they been taken up and re-
issued. or have no provision been
made to meet their maturity?
Is this feature of the question not
worthy of consideration since sl2.5o0
lis to be deducted from the gross an.
nual income before the amount is de-
termined as to what shall be the city :
share?
A CITIZEN.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24

mice nibbling matches. There have
been so many fatalities and such
heavy losses due to this source that
one would suppose people would be
careful. but it seems impossible to
make most persons understand the
dangers which Turk in SO many cor
ners. Usually the cause OF the trouble
is wax matches, the so-caled yestas,
which used to be very popular, espe
cially with mice. who carried them 10
their nests for consumption, with ira
JIG results. But nowadays mice are
being educated TO eat the common
friction match. and thoug accidents
are not so many. they are numerous
enough to call attention TO the neces
sity Of immunity from this source.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Not a Substitute.

Not a Substitute.
Joseph P. Sherer told humorous
experience" while automobile rid
ing" which. he said. illustrates the sar-
casm which q woman IS capable of
when occasion demands.
I'VE were going along at an awful
speed" he said II didn't see the dog,
but heard his 'ki.yi.' so ordered the
chauffeur to stop. Going back. we
found an irate lady standing over her
dead dog-one of the ugliest dogs you
ever saw.
"She met US with a TRADE Of re-
marks, telling US in no uncertain terms
what she thought of US and automo-
bilists in general. finishing up by call
ing US the murderers of her dog. 1t
was then that thought would pacify
her.
Madam I said. I will replace
your dog
"'Sir,' she said in freezing tone OF
voice. you fatter yourself "-Milwau-
kee Free Press.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
SENSE IN BllLPOSTiNG
the new York Tribune.

From the new York Tribune.
There has been SO much to say, and
to say truly and deservedly, against
the brutalities and iniquities of the
billposting trade that it is a welcome
relief to be able to speak of some of
it's doings with commentator. AT
the recent national or international
convention of it's members a determi.
nation was expressed by the organiza-
ton to hold it's members to a strict
moral accountability, and to increase
and vigilantly to maintain the strict
ness Of it's censorship. It was ordered
that warnings be sent to all theatrical
and other patrons of billboards, to the
effect that it will be a waste of mon
| ey for them to have offensive posters
printed, since they will not be posted
and all members of the association
were informed that they must refuse
under a heavy penalty, to post bills
which the censors have condemned.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Tho Respectful Page.

One Of the clubs In Philadelphia ha,
a veteran member who takes a nap il
the library every evening after dinner
He Is notorious for his loud snoring
The other night a young member, new
to the club. was so annoyed by the
noise that he beckoned n page anC
Indignantly pointed to the offender
The page hurried over, took the sleep
er by both shoulders and shook hin
vigorously until he awoke.
"What-what the dickens the vet
eran protested. and the young mem
Der was transfxed with apprehen
sion. But the page had full comma NJ
of the situation.
Did you ring, sir?" he asked re
spectfully. Saturday Evening Post.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
The Faro, ans tn, Nus

lS ESs s-t~. sNANs
RruteS are able 10 compare and 6,s-
tinguish. \ parrot will take up nut
and throw il down again without at
tempting to crack ii. He has found
that ii is light; this he could discover
only by comparing the weight OF the
good nuts with that of the bad. and he
has found that ii has no kernel; this
he could only discover by what philos-
ophers would dignity with the grand
title of a syliogisn-namely. all light
nuts are hollow. this is u light nut.
therefore the nut is hoilow.'-MaA
Muller
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
"THIS DATE IN HISTORY
JULY "a.


Ia.
etroitfo aided by CadiIa
1722-Wearing broadswords prohibited Edinburgh
1711-Thomas English
1SoFirst road tramway England
Holland
in New York l.,
Lake by the
Polish celebrated
u w.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Tho Joy Of Life.

Tho Joy Of Life.
1t wakes In the throat OF the woodland
bird
In the rose flushed hush OF the morn.
1t CLEANS in the gold Of the billowing
wheat
And the tasseled pride OF the corn:
1t follows the feet Of beauty and love.
1t stirs in the strength of the strong.
And it's light leaps up on the trampling
field
Where bravery battles with wrong:
It sings through each deed that is nobly
done,
But sweetest most undefled.
It shines to the world in the world old
way
From the face Of each little child.
Priscilla Leonard.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
The >
Scrap Book


Chauncey NJ. Depew at dinner in
his honor in New York said of. his
notable oratorical gift:
Il have received many compliments
on my skill at after dinner speaking.
but the naivest compliment OF all came
from an up state farmer
Senator" said be. you might have
typhoid and recocer. you might have
pneumonia and recover. you might
! have yellow fever and recover. but If
you ever get lockjaw you'd bust""
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
NATURAL INCLINATION.

do you think your nephew shows
any prediction for a useful pursuit? p
asked the serious relative.
"Well," replied Mr.. Groucher "judg,
ing by the way he tries to keep his
face and hands and clothes, I think
no would enjoy being a chimney
sweep"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
THE ENGINEER,

Some one blow do whistle;
Some on ring de bell.
Someone staht de engine up
An keep 'er goin' well.
Some one mus keep watchin'
For danger DRAWN near
But jes' one man kin run de train,
An dats de engineer.
II all de folks dat travel
Could give dat man a call
We'd jes' stick in de station an
We'd get nowheres at all.
De man dat holds de throttle
May lose his job mex year.
But while he's dar, son, show vol
sense.
Don't fret do engineer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Sossini's EQUAL.

Rossini after finishing his great work
INDUCED himself in long period of
leisure and did not write a line OF
music. 4 friend once called on him
and found him writing his autograph
with a sentiment, at the bottom OF
some photographs OF himself. One OF
these read, ITO NJ. Pillet Will. my
friend and my equal in music
What" cried the visitor. You are
not serious. Nj. Pillet vii! is not your
equal in music"
Certainly he is since l am doing
nothing" explained Rossini
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
TWINKLES
VARYING METHODS.

"The east is very different from the
west" said the tourist.
EYES," replied Bronco Bob. "Out
east when you want to get man you
draw on him through bank instead
OF with a six.shooter."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
The Worst Had kappenSd.

Jerome K. Jerome objects to being
labeled as a humorist pure and simple,
but it was, of course, as a humorous
writer and lecturer that he first at
tracted public attention. One Of his
featuring tours was in the United
States. and on his arrival in New
York he was met by the usual group
of reporters.
Aren't you rather nervous" asked
one, about submitting your pardcu-
lar brand Of humor to American au-
diencesT'
young man." was the solemn reply,
II have faced a Scotch audience on a
damp night, and now l fear no foe"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
A Piatitudo.

Father said the small boy, what
is platitude?'
"a platitude. my son. is statement
whose truth you are compelled to ad-
NIT uttered by some one whom you do
not personally admire "-Washington
Star
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
EXPERT APPROVAL.

did you manage to raise anything
worth eating?"
IL think So" replied the amateur
gardener. "The cutworm and caterpil-
lars all thought well of it,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Brave Man,

Lawyer-Now, sir. you say the bur
Glar, after creeping in through the
front window, began to walk slowly
up the stairs, and yet you did not see
him. although you We're standing at
the head Of the stairs at the time.
May / venture to inquire why you did
not see him? Principal Witness-Cer-
tainly, sir The fact is my wife was
In the way.-Puck.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
A PLEA.

oh. wherefore scold the weather man
Good feeling, do not fracture it.
Tho climate he's compelled to scan
He does not manufacture it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
SIMIlITUDE.

"They tell me your husband is work
ing like Trojan"
"Yes," replied Mrs. Torkins. "He re-
minds mo very much of the Trojans.
He gets along first rate till he gets to
fooling with horses"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Had No Business to Know.

Had No Business to Know.
Elderly Aunt-Gwendolen. you shock
me when you talk Of wedding being
''pulled of" You ought to be ashamed
to use prizehghting slang in speaking
OF so solemn thing as a wedding.
Young Niece-You misunderstood me,
Aunt Hepzibah. l said the wedding
had been put off. But how did you
happen to know that pulled off, Is
prizetighting slang ?-Chicago Tribune.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Couldn't Tell.

Has your pocket ever been picked ?"
Really. l don't know. 1t never was
before 1 got married. II it has been
since !, Of course. would have no way
Of finding out about it."-Chicago Rec
Ord-Herald
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Articles Contributed for This Column
Must Not Be in Excess Of 400
Words. The Identity of All Con-
trfbutors Must Be Known TO the
Editor. Articles WIZ Be Printed in
The Order Received.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
FOREIGN ADVERTISING

From the New York World.
1t is we'll enough to advise people 10
see America first, but it viii be hard
to keep them at home in the face Of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24

The heart of loving woman is a
golden sanctuary where often there
reigns an idol of clay.-Limarae.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
MASONIC CALENDAR

July 25.-Called meeting. Richmond
lodge No. 1876, +. & \. NJ Work in
Master Mason degree. Refreshments.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
THE PRESENT OUTLOOK

Prom the Indianapolis News
The further We get along in the sea
son the more il looks as if instead OF
the crops being a failure the crop fail
ure would be a failure.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
tempntS.

Please bilsyour statements
to with the
Richmond what
citizen will
will be easier
to look thing view
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24
Tho Inspiration,

This is a pretty good poem. You
raust have had some strong inspira-
ton"
Il had. The editor promised me
S1O"-Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24

the dispatch announcing heavy fall
OF snow in Venice on Saturday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-07-24

Shark Liver Oil.
The oil obtained from the liver OF the
shark is said to be one Of the finest of
animal oils.