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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Unwilling Heir to a Million
Refuses to Play Santa Claus;
Will GiUelNOthing to Charity

"on the other hand, many get more
than they earn.
Tho whole basic principle OF earn
ing N wrong. All should be free. All
should be given. There II ia the world
enough OF everything for everybody.
Whatever IL needed should be free
TO anyone"
Ali Mother Owns Farm
III ! asked for food, clothing, shoi-
tor In this beautiful house. you would
give a. to me as my right?'' / asked.
III 1t were my house. yes. for /
believe nothing belongs to anybody.
everything belongs to everybody. But
this In my mothers house. ! take its
shelter because ] need It while ! am
thinking this thing nut. But 4 can
not taxi the money because 1 do not
need Il.
"rhe world has become hypnotlzod
by money. People think they need It
that they car do things only with
money. They say to mo, Put this
money TO good use. Build a hospital.
Found a college. Give to met
Cant they see 1t Is not what money
win do but what poopio viii do for
moneyl
III II were not for money and the
artificially-created need OF Il. people
Wuuiu mostly want TO DO right Inefe
would be no need for welfare work,
charity, the arrogant, pntronlzing dot
ing hat exists today. How can I
know whBt Is best for o 2"
Against Hiring Help
why not" l submitted. use your
million to feed ana house the weak
and helpless, tho poor babies who
cannot get milk at 20 cents tho quart?
A big farm"
"A farm he said. would mean
bring peoplo-which would destroy
the very principle | most believe in"
Then buy a onc-man farm and
do the work yourself" / suggested.
You could keep cows and give away
the milk to poor babies"
He nodded gravcly.
~ have considered that plan" said
he. very seriously. l have not yet
decided whether that plan. or n plan
to lay my ideas before the people
would do the most good"
You consider a sort OF uncompen-
sated lecture tour?'
yes"
Garland has decided to his W sat
isfaction hat he who has nothing OF
this worlds goods, may yet possess
everything worth having.
All the same, l wish he'd take that
million-if he really doesn't want Il
and scatter II this Christmas among
the worthy poor who perish for lack
OF what he claims to scOrn.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Mines in Durango
District Closing

DURANGO, Colo, DEC. 24.-The
Sunnyside mine Of Eureka, rear here,
the largest producer in this district,
has been closed down. throwing out
Of work more than 500 men. The
Iowa Tiger mine. another large pro-
Queer, has posted notices that II Will
close January 1.
The smelters OF Durango and
salidn, which receive the production
Of the mines, will be seriously ar
tocted as n result, II was said here.
Mine officials declared the low
prices OF lead and zinc and high
railroad freight rates were responni-
bio for their action. Notices h a a
r%e-opening would be effected within
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
Elaborate Christmas
Program Held at
San Jose School

one OF the best Christmas pro-
grams Of this season was an appro-
pirate cantata, christmas at the
Pole" given by the San Jose school
Thursday evening. There were only
two acts but each was filled with
songs, set to catchy music. Draperles
or our national colors were the set
tins Of the first act. Uncle sam.
dressed In his usual costume. had To
settle the dispute between Cook and
peary as to who was the real dig
coverer. A band OF students In their
caps and gowns sang n the nations
were represented by girls dressed In
white with g0l5 crowns.
In the second act the scenery was
white, sparkling with snow. Esqui-
mos appropriately clad, danced
around the pole singing. Then Uncle
Sam and company appeared and
while they were talking OF the dis
covery, Santa CLAUS came and claimed
all the honors.
Mrs. Yotf, principal OF The school.
was ably assisted by Mrs. BEca, Miss
Ruth Brown and Miss Payton. The
pupils who took part were:
Uncle Sam-Julian Krajacich.
Santa Claus-Robert Williams.
DIR. CoOk-Louis Krajacich.
Mr.. Poary--Frank Krajaich.
NdllOnh"0tlSH GuuNthIhf IIlHl-
dad Sanchez. Irene Gutierrez. Nalen-
tina R0chn, Trinidad Sanchez, Raj
aeiita Baca. Candelaria Ortega, Lucy
Baca and emo Sanchez.
notwithstanding Marin, Fred
Arias. Gumicendo Trujillo. Lucas
Marin, Salvador Sanchez, Jose Man
uel Archeluta. Prospero Arias.
Observation-Disclosures Sanchez. VI
centa Chavez, Louis Cordova. Matilda
Archuleta, stella ~Saavedra. Gavina
Sanchez, Alice Williams, Juanita Ro-
nero, Mary Chavez, Jenny Krajacich.
Frances Herrera, Jenny Garcia, RAJ
mon Jaramillo, Primitive Trujillo,
Frank Gutierrez, Presentation Baca,
Horace Gabnldon, Marcelina Candel-
aria, Odela Baca, Cecil Lopez, Frank
Griego, Christina Saavedra.
The children OF San lose school re-
sponded to the call OF Yuletide and
brought foodstuffs, which were dis
tributed to homes where Christmas
did not exist until the children came
with tidings and good cheer.
The Herald Is the New Mexico
paper that takes the Want" out
Of Want Ads by bringing Results.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24

Baby's mother-what do you think
Of the new nursemnid, George?
Baby's father-She looks capable.
my dear; but she In 70 terribly tall
Answers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24
CARD OF

We take this mean Of thanking all
for tho bcautifur floral offerings and
for the aid n assistance rendered
In u bereavement and SORROW In
the death OF our wife and mother.
Il. A. MURPHY AND FAMILY.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24

sixty days. was announced stimuli
taneously with the closing Notices a
each OF tho mines.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-12-24

Masquerade Ball, Armory, Mon
day, December 9th.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12
Liver DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Say. IS year Old Kentucky Lady Who Tells How She Was Relieved
After Few Doses Of BlackDraught

Meadorsvills. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
Higginbotham. OF this town. says AT
my age. which is 65. the liver does
not act so well as when young. A few
years ago. my stomach was all out OF
fix. was cons,ipated. my liver
didn't act. Ny digestion was bad. and
II took so little to upset me Ny APP
petite was gone. was very weak o..
decided would give Black
Draught a thorough trial as knew Il
was highly recommended for this
trouble. began taking IL felt
better after a few doses. Ny appetite
improved and became stronger. Ny
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon righted with few
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12
doses OF Black raught."

doses OF Bleck'DrauBht-
Seventy years OF successful use has
made Thedford's Black.Draught a
standard. household remedy. Every
member. OF every family. at times,
need the help that Black. Draught can
give in cleansing the system and re.
lievIng the troubles that come from
constipation. Indigestion. lazy liver,
etc. You cannot keep we'll unless your
stomach. liver and bowels are in good
working order. Keep them that way
Try Elack.Draught. II acts promptly.
gently and in n natural way. II you
feel sluggish. take dose tonight
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price
oJc. a pacEage-One cent a dose
All druggists J. 60
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12
Marriage License.

Marriage License was issued NOV.
/ TO Mr.. Alvin Eriyer and Miss Elsie
Bonner.
Nov. /. to Mr. ode Guard ana
Miss Gladys Robson.
Nov. >. II G.. r. Wren and MISS
Matte D. Combs.
Nov. 6. Bush Shaw and MISS
Blanche Hooper.
Nov. :. j.. j. Billingsley and Miss
Corinue Boone
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12

We have things electrical for
Christmas presents and If we do not
have what YOU want. will get 1t Tor
YOU IL YOU order in time. Snyder
i.,,i,ios 20 22tf
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12

- r. Hargroye was in town last
week exhibiting some big pumpkins.
some of them weighing more than
so pounds. They were raised on his
place north of town.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12
Bob Terry Sold Out.

Bob Terry has sold his produce bus
mess to the White Produce Company
of Sweetwater. Bob will remain as
manager OF the business.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12

W. A. Field and wife have ra'rrn-
ed to their home at Springfield, D'.-
orado. after ten days visit with
his father. A. Fields and family.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12

Mrs. j. w. Massey, Jr.. OF Brown
wood was here last week at the bed
side OF her mother. Mrs. J. w. Mas
sey.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12

Get something electrical for Christ
mas presents and put your order in
early to insure delivery. Snyder Util-
tiles Co --U
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-11-12

George Massey of Sweetwater was
here a few days the first of the week
visiting his mother, Mrs. j. W Mas
sey who has been quite sick.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
LODGE HAS TROUBLE
KEEPING ORDER IN
! BIG CONVENTION
Squad of Deputies Had to Clear
Aisles During Day; Indiana
Delegation Showed No At
tention to Chairman.
BY HUGH BAIILIE

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
COLISEUM, June 12.-Chairman
Lodge had great difficulty in obtain
ing order when he called the conven-
tion into session. The aisles were
jammed and were abuzz with talk.
The delegates paid no attention to the
chairman. Lodge finally called the
sergeant at arms and instructed him
to take squad of deputies to the floor
and clear the aisles. With a heavy
gavel. Lodge pounded on the table un-
til II hopped from the floor. He was
particularly incensed at the Indiana
delegn tion. which paid absolutely no
atten aop to his bombardment. The
conversion finally came to order
When Bishop Nicholson concluded his
prayer the uproar broke out again and
Lodge had his usual difficulty in
bringing the delegates to order.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
SENATORIAL GROUP
BACKING HARDING

Harold y. Jacobs. Staff Correspondent
CHICAGO. June 12.--The senatori-
al group is reported to have decided to
attempt. to seize the reins at the re-
publican convention and win the pres
idential nomination for Senator Hard
ing. 1t is alleged the decision report
ed had been reached shortly before
dawn and is understood to have been
influenced by the declaration of Sem
ator Borah, spokesman for Johnson.
that he would not support Wood or
Lowdep. Attending the overnight
conference in Senator Brandees suite
were Senator'S Lodge, Watson. Smoot.
Curtis Mccormick. New, Wadsworth.
Frelinghuysen, Spencer and Calder.
Harding spent some time at the meet
ing. johnson sent Congressman
Krampton to the caucus but he was
denied an audience.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

JOSEPH ELWELL, BRIDGE
EXPERT, is FOUND DEAD

NEW YORK. June 12.-Mystery
surrounds the death here today of
Joseph Elwell. a widely known whist
expert and author of several books on
auction and bridge.
Elwell was found by his housekeep-
er seated in chair in his bedroom,
with a bullet wound in his forehead.
Detectives pronounced the case one of
murder.
Elwelfs money, jewelry and many
valuable trophies were untouched.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

CHICAGO. June 12.-Eight ballots
and no nominee In sight. That was
the record of the republican national
Convention at / o'clock today. BY its
action the convention surpassed the
long distance record OF the conven-
tion OF 1888 when 1t nominated Har-
rison.
when Kansas was reached on the
fifth ballot Wood had lost seven and
Harding had gained six. When New
York threw 42 TO Lowden. a sreat
roar swept the hall. Lowden support
ers went into q loud demonstration.
y Lowden passed Wood on the fifth
ballot. The prediction of Wood man
ayers that Wood would gain votes was
not fulfilled. johnson fell to 103h.
ALIchigan's solid 80 which had been
stnnding solid for johnson broke on
the sixth ballot. IL going TO Wood.
one to Lowden. and the remaining is
standing pat on Johnson.
1t was the first break in the soil lily
instructed delegations. Calling the
roll logged along until Georgia was
reached on the sixth. when n poll was
demanded. Wood lost one by an alb
sent delegate. but regained it on a
later ballot
The sixth ballot, like all its prede-
cessors failed to produce a nominee
Wood, Lowden and Harding all made
gains. taking them from the field. The
Ohio lineup broke on the sixth. some
OF Harding's strength going to Wood.
The convention went into the seventh
inning, with the score tied. Wood
and Lowden both stood 3l1 ". Wood
made a gain i'm Michigan on the SEN
enth, on the seventh Lowden and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
FROM G. o. p. CONVENTION

on the third ballot eight votes were
given for johnson and two for Wood
poll was demanded on the ground
that the delegation was instructed
for Johnson
Cooper joined McCamant in voting
for Wood on the third ballot at the
convention yesterday. The fourth ball
lot showed the Oregon delegation
evenly divided-five for Johnson, and
five for Wood. McCamanf and
Cooper were Joined by Walker. Brooke
and Carey 1t was explained that
Walker, Brooke and Carey believed
johnson had reached his maximum
strength on the third ballot and could
not go higher. so they are free to vote
for another candidate besides john
SON. who carried the Oregon prim-
aries.
Recess came after sensational
spurt by Senator Harding. which APP
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

One of tho features today was the
burst of strength for Senator Harding
OF Ohio. Senator johnson has lost
some of his support. yet nevertheless
has been factor TO be reckoned with.
The vote for Sproul has been by the
Pennsylvania delegation who had
hopes he might he taken UP as a dark
horse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
WANT @ouTRAGEs" pRoBED

MONTREAL, June 12.-Congres-
sional investigation into the alleged
"unspeaka Bile outrages'' inflicted upon
mineworkers by the coal interests of
West Virginia was demanded in "a
resolution unanimously adopted here
today at the convention of the Ameri-
can federation of labor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
bankruptcy Case referred Here.

An order of reference in the bank
ruptcy proceedings of the Tribune
Company was received today by
Thomas Fitz Gerald. referee in
bankruptcy, from the u s. district
court at Portland. There are no
schedules filed with the case as 1t was
one of involuntary bankruptcy The
order calls for creditors to appear on
June 2S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

majority to some candidate who can
win.
Leaders participating in the all
night conference said at o'clock this
morning on coming out of them that
it had not been possible to come to
any agreement and that the conven-
ton would resume in the morning at
the point where it left off at the end
OF the fourth ballot,
During the fifth ballot Oregon
requested poll of its delegation. 1t
was ordered. Delegates on the floor
voiced loud Noes at the Oregon re-
quest. there being an evident desire to
rush things through. The Oregon
delegates vote on the fifth ballot
stood: Johnson 5: Wood 4; Lowden 1.
On the second ballot Lowden and
Wood each gained one from Poiridex-
ter in Alaska and Hawaiia, which
were divided between johnson and
Harding. When Oregon was reached
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
News of further balloting at

News of further balloting at
the republican convention and of
the final results will be given to
the public by the East Oregon
ian, if. the news breaks after the
regular press time, by means of
bulletins or the f. o. bulletin
board, by extras or by flashing
as the occasion may require.
News will he given out by phone
as much as circumstances will
permit. The East oregonian has
two phones. The number is /.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
HUNGARY NINE ExpLoDEs

LONDON. June l2.-An explosion
of dynamite in store at mine tower
in Hungary resulted in several hun
dred deaths. according to Vienna dis
patches. One hundred and seventy
bodies have been recovered
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
lFTrn EGYrTs PREMIER

CARLO. June 12.-An unsuccessful
attempt was made today TO assassinate
the Egyptian premier by bomb.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
NO SUCH DELAY
( Since HARRISON
!. WAS NOMINATED
All Historical Records of Re-
publican Party Are Shattered
by Strenuous Contest That is
Being Waged Today in
Chicago.

COLISEUM, June 12.-The belief
that Harding would be nominated be-
fore night fall permeated the, Coliseum
when the delegates gathered for the
afternoon session. The air was Vi
brant with excitement. The galleries
were n constant wave of motion. On
the floor delegates jammed the aisles
and engaged I'm animated converse
ton. The Ohio delegation and other
Harding adhcrcnts cs,mc in ready 20
spring n big Harding demonstration.
(By Associated Press.)
CHICAGO, June 12.-Inst minute
mancuers before convention met 10
resume balloting included decision
by the Pennsylvania leaders TO cast
their votes for Sproui and then join
a movement for adjournment untn
Monday. IL was stated at johnson
headquarters that the senator had di-
rccted that his cohorts continue the
fight. The recess was forced by a
threat from the johnson camp 10
throw his strength 10 Wood unless
time was granted for consideration of
the situation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
LA GRANDE CENSUS
SHOWS 6913, GAIN
OF TWO THOUSAND

NbN AsBUCIdItU ITtSS.J
WASHINGTON, June 12.- .
-Today's census figures include >
! La Grande. Oregon, gaia; an in =
crease of 2070, or 40.7
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
NIrw CEnNIAN CARINEr

(By United Press)
BERLIN, June 12.--President En-
ert today requested Premier Muller
10 form n new cabinet.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
HARD CONTEST
WACED TODAY
With OUTCOME
YET UNCERTAIN
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO. June 1.-THE republic
can convention at ;3t this afternoon
took a recess until 4 o'clock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

Senator Borah of Idaho. one of
Senator Johnson's most ardent sup
porters, announced last night that he
would not support either Lowden or
Wood. IF either of them is nominat-
ed" he declared, 'sthe issue before
the American people will not be on
the platform of the party-it will be
on the issue of corruption of the AM
erican people"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

At midnight last night the maneu-
vering and comforting among the con-
vention leaders We're at their highest
and centered at conference at one of
the downtown hotels where Senator
Lodge, Senator Smoot, Senator Wat
son, former Senator w. Murray
Crane, Senator Borah and others were
present.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
tBy United Press)

CHICAGO. June l2.-Governor
Lowden. fer first time since The ball
loting began, supplanted General
Wood in first place on the fifth bal
lot for the republican presidential
nomination with "A total of 303. The
Illinois governor then topped Wood
by four votes. Hiram johnson re-
tanned third position in the list
though he dropped seven votcs from
his total on yesterdays final total.
Wood and Lowden went into tie
on the sixth ballot with sIi 1-s each.
This was a gain OF IL l-2 for Wood
and s l-2 for Lowden.
johnson lost rs l-2 largely through
the Michigan delegation finally break
ing. Harding lost fout votes to
Wood in Ohio National Committee
man Hynicks broke away from the
senator to go to Wood. Harding.
however. gained eleven over his previ-
Gus ballot.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

The main difficulty has been the
refusal of minor candidates to sacri-
flee their opportunities until they can
receive reasonable assurances that
their votes will furnish the necessary
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
Harding Men Noisy.

Gillett in the chair had tremendous
difficulty in obtaining order after the
sixth ballot. owing to a great din cre-
ated by Harding, Wood and Lowden
enthusiasts. Asles filled with con-
ferring delegates.
The seventh ballot showed only a
change of half a vote between Wood
and Lowden. with johnson still slowly
slipping. Harding. however. showed a
gain of sixteen.
Harding made another sensational
squirt on the eighth jumping from
l05 to 1913 1-2, while Wood lost 13
and Lowden 4.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

fcontlnued on page y,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12
PRESS AND THE UNITED PR

rhs past orexonisn is Eastsrn Ore
seiIfnw force gives to tbs adveruser
over twice the guaranteed paid cixca-
intiou in Pendleton and Um&tiiAA ooAa-
u 81 any other Newspaper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-12

Continued on page s.,
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04
Letter From An Abbeville Banker

Abbeville c., Nov. |,
To Whom 1t
This
Mutual Association
this county Abbevie q
promptly
Of insurance
been satisfactory
Fraser Lyon,
which it has operated
first class insurance
with it myself
Respectfully J.
National of
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04
Letter From a Clinton Man

Clinton, S. G.
Mr. j. R. Blake. General
Association, Greenwood, S.
Dear Sir:-My dwelling insure in Association
stroyed by fire the notified
promptly settled claim property
your Association, heartily
insurance desiring cheapest insurance
EDGAR TODD.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04
Letter From a Cross Hill Banker

Blake,
Association, Greenwood S. C.
Dear SrIt considerable
insured Association safely
the old
half
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04
Letter From a Greenwood Attorney

Greenwood, s. C., 3,
Mr.. J. R. Blake, Agent, City
Sr-I Abbevlle
Mutual
them find plan entirely Satisfactory Your
dollars
addition
premiums home From favorable
satisfied
anticipate.
Very truly w. H. NICHOLSON.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04
Letter From u. S. District Attorney

Edgeeld S. c., Aug 26 1919.
Mr. J. r Blake, Sec and Treas. Greenwood, S. C.
familiar Able
Mutual Association
practical cheap written
L property
is we'll protected
(Signed) J.. w.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04
Letter From Ex-Commissioner McMaster

1919. S. C.
Association, Greenwood, S. c.
Dear Mr. Bake- gives great deal of pleasure have
policy
with the policy become member
much else
l that if l
lowest possible that member
essentially institution where only affairs
by those choose myself meetings
the 7 honorable service
behind it, guarantee for the future
f H. McNASTER.
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04

damage of both fire wind satisfactory
settlement of all should
favorable consideration
(Signed), W. c. RASOR, President
The dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1919-2001, 1920-02-04
Letter From a Richland Farmer

Bythewood, S. C, 1919.
Blake Gen. Agent AbbevieGreenwood Mutual
citation, Greenwood, S c.
Dear Sy dwelling insured Association recently
by wind Association
promptly satisfactorily adjusted the heartily
mend all who desire cheap safe protection their
Respectfully, J. NJ. ABNEY.