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THE SCRANTON TRIB UN JS-MONDAY, JANUARY 1G, 181)9.
AMERICANS IN
PUERTO PRINCIPE
CUBA IB ALREADY BEGINNING
TO BLOSSOM.
Planters Havo Turnod Their Atten
tion to Their Farms, and Crops Are
Springing Up -Cleaning tho Cities
of the Dirt and Filth That Re
mained as a Legacy of Spanish
Rule Interesting Letter from
Robert G. Colborn, Formerly a
Resident of This City.
Special Corroiininlincp of Thp Tribune.
Puerto Principe, Culm, JXo. 23, lSflS.
It hift wr hnvt dwelled the lnnd of
perpetual dimmer and' are now in
cntnped In u delightful lueatlon within
three miles of the city, preparatory to
occupyhis pprmanent and spacious
barracks In the city, recently vacated
by the Spanish troops. They nre belntr
thoroughly 1 ('novated and purged of
every germ of Spanish Infection, which
has cursed and blighted a race of in
telligent human beings and a land rich
and productive beyond the conception
of most Aniet leans.
Heyond n doubt this will, In time,
become the Kl Dorado for Ameilcan
capitalists. Hundreds of thousands of
acres of land are laying In a wild, un
cultivated state, awaiting the magic
hand of American pluck, push and per
severance to put It Into a Unto of rich
productiveness, and many of the pres
ent generation will live to enjoy tho
products of this tioplcal country at
home, which are enjoyed only In fam
ilies of wealth, but later will become
a part of the dally fond In the most
humble American homes.
To make the towns and cities more
healthful and inhabitable to Ameri
cans, will require much time and
money, as most of the streets are
rough, uneven and lilthy, with no idea
or regard of sanitary conditions, as all
sewerage Is curried Into the streets.
These conditions alone no doubt con
tribute moHt largely to the dwarfed
and unhealthy condition of the na
tives. 'TIS TRULY PITIFUL.
It is truly pitiful to read the storv
of suffering, and oppression in the
pinched, starved faces of tho people and
hear them relate the story of what
they were forced to endure under the
tyrannical yoke of Spain. Tho people
are a bright, apt, clean-appearing
class, but with llttlojor no aim or am
bition In life. The climate, of course,
lias much to do with their lack of en
ergy, while the bondage under which
they were so long held robbed them
largely of their ambition. Little or im
work can be done during tho hours of
8.30 a. in. and 0.30 p. m. on account of
the Intense heat, and the streets are
practically deserted during these hours.
The thermometer at present ranges
from 1'6 degrees to 104 degrees in the
shade during the day, but the nights
arc delightful and a heavy blanket can
tons Dyspepsia
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to
Know What Appetite and
Good Digestion Mean.
MAKE A TEST OH STUART'S DYSPEPSIA
TAHLUTS.
No trouble Is more common or more
mlsunders sod than nervous dyspepsia.
People having It think their nerves
are to blame and are surprised that
they are not cured by nerve medi
cines. The real seat of the mischief
is lost sight of. The stomach is the
organ to be looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not have
any pain whatever In the stomach,
nor perhaps any of the usual symp
toms of stomach weakness. Nervous
dyspepsia shows Itself not In the stom
nch so much as in nearly every organ.
In some capes tho heart palpitates
and Is Irregular; in others the kidneys
are affected; In others the bowels are
fopstlpated, with headaches; still oth-
PROF. HENRY W. BECKER, A. M.
ers are troubled with loss of flesh and
appetite wth accumulation of gas,
sour risings and heartburn.
It Is safe to say that Stuart's Dys
pepsia Tablets will cure any sloinach
weakness or disease except cancer of
the stomach. They cure sour stomach,
gas, loss of flesh and appetite, sleep
lessness, palpitation, heartburn, con
stipation and headache.
Send for valuable little book on
stomach diseases by addressing F. A.
Stuart Co., Marshall, Mich. All drug
gists sell full-sized packages at fO
cents. Professor Henry v. XJecker,
A. M., the well-known religious worker
and writer of St. Louis.
Secretary of tho Mission Hoard of
the German Methodist church. Chief
Clerk and Expert Accountant for tho
Harbor and Wharf Commission. Public
Secretary for tho St. Louis School Pa
trons' Association, und the District
Conference of Stewards of tho Meth
odist Episcopal church; also takes an
active part In tne work of the Epworth
League, and to write on religious and
educational topics for several maga
zines. How ho found relief Is best told
In his own words:
"Some weeks ago my brother heard
me say something ubout Indigestion,
and taking a box from his pocket said
"Try Stuart's Tablets." I did, and was
promptly relieved. Then I Investigat
ed the nature of tho tablets nnd be
came satisfied that they Vero made of
just tho right things and in just tho
right proportions to aid In the usal ni
dation of food. I heartily endorse them
In all reopects. and I keep them con
stantly on hund,"
I do not believe there
Is a cane of dynpep
In, indlRrttion or
tiny stomach trouble
that cannot be re
lieved at once nnd
permanently cured
by my DYPKPSIA
CURE.
MUNYON.
At all drugfristi,
2.1c. a vial. Guide
to Health nnd modi
col advice free. 1505
Arch street, Phlla.
bo used as a covering with comfort,
The dew Is almost as heavy as rain.
Orchards of cocoanuts1, oranges, lem
ons nnd bananas are within close prox
imity of the camp, while we are closely
surrounded by groves of bamboo, rare
palms- and tropical flowers and vines
of nil description, beautiful and fra
grant. I cannot refrain from men
tioning the outrages being porietrated
upon the fair name of America, the
birthplace of freedom, and tho syno
nym of right and justice, by tho regi
mental commander. Think of It, that
an army or thousands of United States
troopM should be refused the privilege
of attending the House of God for
worship on Sabbath! Scores of men,
honest In their purpose, nsked permis
sion to attend church, but wore posi
tively refused permission to do so, nnd
no chaplain provided for this vast
army of young and susceptible men.
At this1 rate we will soon degenerate
Into a stale of indifference far worse
than that of the oppressed nations our
brave and peerless army and navy
fought nnd suffered so bravely to free.
It would be well for Christian minis
ters to sound such things as these from
their pulpit p.
PRICKS ADVANCED.
Articles of merchandise of all de
scriptions seem to havo been advanced
In price since the Inttux of tho Ameri
can army of occupation, and then, too,
all of the leading stores nre owned by
Spaniards, who expect to enrich them
selves nt tho expense of tho Ameri
cans, and are anxiously awaiting' an
"army pay-day." Natives already
know the value of American money,
and as fast as they get it tiles'- hide It
away and dispose of their Spanish coin,
For an American dollar you receive
one dollar and forty cents In change,
Spanish. Tho soldiers are learning tho
value and exchange of money rapidly
and are picking up the language quick
ly, or at least such words as are in
dally use In ordinary business affairs.
I doubt greatly if, in our own America,
you could ilnd u city of similar size
where people are as orderly, polite, and
clean in appearance as here.
The manner in which these people
were oppressed, business destroyed and
homes ruined, during tho past four
years?. Is most appalling and almost
incredible to any, save those who are
hero to witness it. No Cuban was al
lowed to till the soil, make repairs
about his home, keep open his place of
business, and even forbidden to move
about tho city for months, which fact
occasioned so many deaths from star
vation, an they were dependent solely
upon the scanty supply of food kept In
their homes for subsistence.
The "Plaza." the resort and prom
enado for the elite of the city, so long -
deserted and In a state of decay ami
ruin, is rapidly being placed in Its old
l "'"J"""""': ""u ",cl71u,c"
lieui l "J- inoe ' uu iiciiuniki'ii n uiu
now made glad by the delightful con
cert
i Blven there seml-weekly by the
rent regimental bands Ihe re- .
different
cent Inllux of United States troops has
clven them confidence in their future
and inspired them with greater energy i
and activity than they ever knew be
fore.
CLEANING THE STREETS.
Streets are being purged of their
filth, homes are being repaired and
brightened, owners of land and plan-
tutlons now so forth in the early I
old-time state of productiveness, with
no fear of being driven back by a troop
of Spaniards. "Within tho short period
of a month, crops of corn, lettuce,
tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and all man
ner of produce have been raised, and
are sold upon the streets and In the
market places.
The street curs were all destroyed.
as well as most of the rolling stock of
tho only railroad, leading from here,
were destroyed at the hands of the '
Spaniards. Tho railroad Is indeed a '
primitive affair, the engines burn wood
only, and the passenger coaches are
genuine curiosities, no glass in the win
dows, no backs on the seats, and void
of all upholstering. The only ice plant
here was almost totally destroyed, but
if fast being repaired and in a few
woelcs United States troops will be fur
nished with Ice for the preservation of
fresh beef.
The most serious thing we suffered
from was the detention of the mail at
Havana. No mall or o'.uclal communi
cations were received for a month, oc
casioning much annoyance and distress
at headquarters. This error, however,
is to be corrected at once and mall
will be received at least twice a month.
This Is a great field for missionary
work, in this city of 46,000 people, there
are but eighteen churches, all Roman
Catholic, and presided over by Spanish
priests. Many of the young ladles here
have been educated abroad, mostly In
France, and are fine musician llanos
are found in a majority of the homes,
and I havo heard some of the most
talented performers among' the Senor
ltas hero I have ever listened to. The
children are bright, cleanly and well
behaved, and quick to grasp the Eng
lish language. The character of tho
buildings are very quaint, ancient, and
romantic In the extreme. Tho churches
are ancient, and rusty on tho exterior,
but magnificently decorated Inside,
with all manner of precious woods,
gold and silver.
ARE AHSOLUTE FACTS.
Such statements as I have made nre
absolute facts, ns my position in the
headquarters of the subsistence de
partment of the army Is such as to
lake mo into all sections of the city,
and gives me an opportunity to con
verso nnd familiarize myself with tho
natives In all the different vocations'.
The general health of the troops Is Im
proving nnd out of the C00 or more
boys from Scranton and vicinity but
few have complained, and all seem to
be in fine spirit).
Among the best and most pop
ular boys fiom Dunmore are
William Gessler, James McGIU, Rich
ard McAndrew, Thomas Fitzpatrlck
and RIesecker, all or whom are fine
specimens of wldlers, well-behaved
and gentlemanly. I sincerely hope that
many who read this may some day bo
permitted to visit this land, and I am
sjro that then thpy will more than
ever love the Union that gave ut so
many of Its noble cons to free a coun
try so oppressed, and yet so vast, rich
nnd beautiful uy this, nnd be permitted
to hear the crand chorus that will
arise, from those freed from bondage,
filling the air with a glorious harmony,
Qod bless America, the homo of the
brave and the free.
Ilobert O. Colborn.
TORNADO IN TEXAS.
Many Persons Injured Trees Up
rooted Proporty Damaged.
Long View, Tex., Jun. 15. A tornado
passed through this county Friday from
the southwest, four miles northwest of
Kllgoro. The tornado swept down and
demolished u tenement house on tho
Moore place, In which were a woman
named Mrs. Mcllugh, and live chil
dren, dangerously Injuring all and per
haps fatally Injuring Mrs. MeKune.
The husband was awuy from home and
was unhurt.
Acres of forest trees were uprooted
and everything was swept down before
the wind's fury. The rain was the
heaviest over witnessed und tho creeks
are so swollen that up to this hour
communication is Impossible with the
southern part of the country. All
wires went down and trees were blown
across tho Intenatlonal nnd Great
Northern railroad In several places.
INDUSTRIAL JOTTINGS.
Anthracite Coal Trade Is in Bettor
Shape Than It Was at This
Time a Year Ago The
Ruling Prices.
'The first half of January finds the
hard coal trade In decidedly better
shape than a year ago, but it must he
remembered that this improvement Is
not duo to any concerted action
among the companies," says tho En
gineering and Mining Journal. "Bet
ter times "West and an unusually ear
ly winter are tho factors, and the trade
Is far from being on u satisfactory
basis. The December production was
about 4,22.",00O tons. The January pro
duction is undetermined, but with con
tinued cold weather and the resulting1
brisk demand for coal, It is probable
that January will see a tonnage of close
to 1,000.000 tons.
Weather has not interfered of late
with shipments from the mines, tier
has ice hindered vessels much yet at
seaboard shipping ports. The market
in the west Is in good condition. Re
tail business at Chicago showed im
provement, the orders from country
points nre often urgent, and at tho
head of the lakes, where prices have
been advanced GOc, stocks nre reported
smaller, vTuli! business remains good.
"In the east broken, egs and stove
sizes are in liberal supply. Sales
agents talk more confidently to pros
pectlvn buyers, and prices . are un
doubtedly tinner, though there Is no
general advance In quotations. Sellers
simply try to get as near circular fig
ures as they can. Chestnut and tho
steam sizes are scarce all around, and
bid fair to remain so till soring. AVe
quote: Hroken, SIJ.'JS; egg, foAO; stove,
$:s.5j; nut, $:j.w."
THIS AND THAT.
The Chestnut Ridge Railroad com
pany, which is building :. new railroad
'frnin T nlitivU Hun in Vin1lL.i,.. 1. .-
ut 90 inen at work, mo.ti y people
who reside in the locality where the
road Is being built. Tho road Is to be
twelve miles long and it is to conrect
the New York and Pennsylvania Itrick
lant at Kunkletown with the Central
Rallroatl of New Jorseyi
The Delaware and Hudson company
has stocked all its abandoned gravity
cars on all the levels between Carbon-
dale and Arhbald. There are about two
hundred stocked between the foot of
Plane "IV and the head of Piano "D,"
while at tho "A" and "P." levels there
!,' "i.v
X ",,,,
are many more. It is said that If all
cars of the company were
single line the line would
extend twelve miles, or In other words,
from Jermyn to Scrnnton.
Articles of incorporation of the Amer
ican Steel and "Wire company, with an
authorised cnpltal of $90,000,000, were
filed with the secretary of state at
Trenton Friday. The company Is au
thorized to manufacture and trade in
steel, Iron and other metals and to
manufacture and trade in articles made
from metals of any kind. The new
company is a trust comprising nbout
aI1 o tno wlre Producing concerns of
the country.
Three agreements for providing new
rolling stock for tho Baltimore and
Ohio railroad have been recorded at
Ealtimore. Two of the agreements are
between the Mercantile Trust company
of New York and the Baltimore nnd
Ohio Railroad company and Receivers
Cowcn and Murray. Under them the
trust company is to furnish 3,000 box
cars and 30 locomotives, costing $1,857,
000 nnd COO double hopper gondola cars,
costing $230,000. The third agreement
provides for 50 locomotives. 3,000 box
cars, 1,000 gondola cars and 1,000 steel
coal cars, costing $3,2S3,000, being- fur
nished by the Maryland Trust, com
pany. The locomotives and cars ure to
bo rented for ten years from Jan. I,
1800. In payment for them tho railroad
is to issue warrants bearing 5 per cent.
Interest with one-tenth due each year.
Authority for obtaining the new equip
ment was granted the receivers by the
United States court.
Poisoned Blood
Dlsagreonblo Itching Sproad All
Ovor His Body-Sloep Dlsturbod
Hood's Sarsapnrllla Drovo Out
the Poison and Curod.
"I have beon poisoned every summer
for yearn. Last summer the poison came
out on me worse than ever before. I
would frequently bo awakened during the
night by the itching, I would scratch
myself, but instead of being relieved the
trouble spread to different parts of my
body, I tried various remedies which
people recommended to me, but none of
them ever helped me. I made up my
mind the poison could not be cured un
til my blood was pure and then I decided
to take Hood's Sariiaparllla. Whllo tak
ing the first bottle I felt relieved from tho
itching. I kept on taking the mediclno
and It haB entirely cured me. I am now
on my fourth bottle and I can sleep
soundly at night." William Ban, 3120
Weatmont Stroet, Philadelphia, Pa.
Hootl's Sarsaparilla
Is the He st-ln fact the One True Wood Purifier.
All druKglsU. $1; sit forts. Cetonly Hood's.
Hnnri' PI I If r"ro "ver ,n, ea,y to
iiuuu o r-ino take, easy to operate. 25o.
BIG COMBINATION
IS NOW UNDER WAY
INTENTION IS TO REGULATE
ANTHRACITE COAL TRADE.
J. Fierpont Morgan Is Now in Eu
rope in tho Intorest of tho Project,
nnd ns Soon as Ho Roturns a
Public Announcement of tho Big
Schemo May Bo Lookod for Far
Reaching Charactor of tho Pro
position That Is Involved.
Tho plan for the salvation and re
habilitation of anthracite coal Inter
ests, so long In process of Incubation,
nt length Is said to be a fact and ready
to make Its public appearance under
olllclal auspices. Its announcement,
however, may await the return from
Europe of J. Plerpont Morgan, whose
trip nbroad Is understood to havo been
taken principally with a view to tho
promotion of this stupendous deal.
It has been known for more than a
year that Mr. Morgan wan devoting
himself to the purposes of this great
work, and associated with him In the
project, as now appears, are such
powerful people as W. K. Vanderbllt,
George F. Baker, nnd Philadelphia
representatives of the Drexel and
Reading Interests.
TAKES THEM AL.L. IN.
The schemo will take In every one of
the anthracite coal railroads, already
virtually under direct control of the
gentlemen associated in tho plan. It
Is Intimated that neither the Gowan.
nor the McIod methods will govern
this new attempt.
There arc to be no more loose con
tracts, or "understandings," or "gentle
men's agreements'," merely contem
plating' the voluntary maintenance of
prices and restriction of output. As
stated by a high authority believed to
bo In the confidence of people engaged
In the deal, "a new corporation Is to
bo formed. It will have a capital high
In the tons of millions, and its purpose
will bo certainly the marketing, and
probably the mining, of practically tho
entire anthracite product of tho coun
try. Moreover, it is within tho probable
scope of this new corporation to ac
quire actual ownership of the anthra
cite coal lands of the country or at
least of the fields nnd mines owned
and controlled by the railroads."
Tho radical and far-reaching char
acter of the proposition sufllciently ac
counts for the more hopeful view re
cently taken of the future of the
Reading and Ijohlgh Valley piopertles
especially.
GOOD THING FOR READING.
The result as to the Reading will be
to enable the corporation to turn into
money tho millions on millions worth
of coal estates from which now no in
come whatever is available. If carried
through, such a transaction, of Itself,
should realize the most sanguine
dreams ever entertained concerning
this great property.
The plan will return the railroad
companies to their legitimate spheres
as carriers merely, relieve them of tho
enormous looses Incident to tho mis
takes of the past, and entitle them to
participate in the great profits to be
made through the operations of the
new distributing corporation. Phila
delphia Stockholder.
My wlfo was In tho most horriblo condition
of any human being, from Eczema. Sue could
neither sit down nor lie down, her torture vras
&o Interne. I tried all tho doctors tbat I could
reach, but f ho j;ot to that I firmly believe she
rcor.ld haro died -within twelvo hoars if I bad
not been advised of Ccticcea Heuedies and
got them. My wife went to tltcp in two hours
after the first application, although she had
not tlept for seven days, and with two boxes
ot Cimcciu. (ointment) and one cake of
CtrrictmA Soap the teas absolutely cured, and
is well and hearty to-day.
Briinr Cnu Ttxixt ron ToBTTBrso, Jlurm.
CTiiNnUrvoi:9,wiTaLussorllAiB. Wrmbtthswltt
Coiiri-BA Soir. n'utlia anolnttnjrn with CoricrnA. par.
fit tif emollient vklncoret. and mi1! dofi of Cvticuba.
ItcaoLVBNT, greatest of blood punfleri and humor cure.
PoM throoehivit the we-rM. Potto n. ano C. Coir.,
"''I' !. Uouoa. UovloCuratbe Wontczma.lra
CAMERAS AND KODAKS,
Bicycles, Skates, Sleds,
Games, Sweaters,
Athletic and Gymnasium
Goods
1899 MODELS
Now on Exhibition.
We are authorized agents
for the Eastman Kodak Co,,
and carry a complete line of
supplies for the amateur and
professional photographer.
FLOREY & BROOKS
211 Washington Ava,
Opposite Court House.
HERCULES
ASDESTOS PIPE COVERING
Effectiveness and Durability
SPECIALLY EQUIPPED FOR- MINE WORK
Warren EhretCo.,
321 Washington AVeiine,
Scranton, Pa.
THE DICKSON IvVFG CO,,
Kcranton and v'lllte8-linrre,l'a.
Manufacturers of
LOCO fflOTIVES, STATIONARY ENGINES
Uollert, MoMtlnzanJ I'uniplnj Machlii.-y,
(Jcneru! Ofllce, Scranton,' 1'j
WIFE'S AWFUL
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The Last
Call on Coats
The greatest reductions ever made in Fine Garments.
The whole stock of Ladies' Jackets must be closed out
at once. Are you interested in these prices ?
$1.50, $3.50, $5.00, $7.50, $10.00.
All $5 Coats, Choice for $1.50
All $7.50 Coats, Choice for $3.50
All $10 to $12.50 Coats, Choice for $5
All $15 to $18 Coats, Choice for $7.50
All $20 to $30 Coats, Choice for $10
Connolly
127 and
OF SCRANTO)!.
Special Attention Given to Hast,
ncss nnd Personal Account.
Liberal Accommodations In
tended According to Balances and
Responsibility.
81cr Cent. Intercut Allowed on
Interest Deposits.
Capital,
Surplus,
5200,009
400,000
WM. CONNELL. rrcslilcnt.
HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Prcs.
WILLIAM 11. l'ECK, Oasfilor
The vault ol this bank Is pro.
tectcd by Holmes' Electric i'ro.
tcctivc bystem.
A
Husband
who wishes to havo the right
kind of bread should take
pains to supply his wlfo with
the rlgh kind of nour.
Ho should cet
"Snow White"
Flour so she can havo tho best
materials handy to do good
work. A workman can't do
GOOD work with poor ma
terial. A woman can't make
GOOD bread of poor flour.
Get "Snow White."
The best cooks uso It.
'We Only Wholesale It."
THEWEST0NMILLC0
Scranton, Carbondale. Olyphant.
Steam and
Hot Water
HEATING
Gas, Electric
And Combination
FIXTURES
Electric
Light . . .
WIRING
Chas. B. Scott,
119 Franklin Ave.
OlSVaml
alk ,
&s ft ttiGTQN. Avenue;
W
129 Washington
Lace Curtain Bargains
January is our clearing-up time. We have some 300.
pairs of fine Lace Curtains, two and three pair of a pattern.
All these little lots must go at once. Cost not considered.
We want the room. These goods are all Fall importations
and this sale offers you an opportunity to furnish at a sav
ing of from 25 to 50 per cent
Irish Point,
Brussels,
Point de Calais
0
e
FURNITURE COVERINGS.
A
WILLIAMS & MgANULTY
CARPETS.
LACKAWANNA LUMBER CO.,
HIANUFACTUnZRS J0F
OH SHD ?1. WHITE HEMLOCK M HBRDWODD LUMBER
Bill Timber cut to order on short notice. Hardwood Mine Rnfls
unwed to uniform lengths constantly on hand. Peeled Ut-mlocll
Prop Timber promptly r'urnlshcd.
MILLS At Cross Fork, Potter Co.. on tb.4 Buffalo and Susquc
danna Railroad. At Mina, Pottor County. Pa., on Coudersport. and
fort AUesany Railroad. Capnolty 400,000 feet per duy.
GENERAL OFFICE-Board of Trad Building, Scranton, Pa.
Telephone No. 4014.
I Going
Out of Business
And our entire Stock of Footwear will be closed out at a
fraction of their value. Now Is Your Opportunity. We shall
turn this stock into cash within the shoitest possible time. Our
Great Sale Prices will sell thousands of shoes.
SALE COMMENCES JAN. 4.
Do not throw this chance away. Be early while the as
sortment is complete. Come in the morning, if you can; if
not, come whenever convenient, but come. " We carry only
good goods, as you know. The Prices Will Convert You.
Standard
HANDIEST STORE IN THE CITY
8omUaiUDMilirllbl(,HnthIr, recnUtlan mtdtelii. Only hualMatBj
lh pur diup ih.uld b ue4. II jou ml tho but, gat
Or. Fqsb!!"s Peeinjra'oyafl FfiBSs
Thr r pumpt, J ml rarUU la remit. The Etntln (Dr. Val') otTer ilitf
oalnt. Baoturwbue.tl.M. Addlua Pxaj. UEiiciaa C CUroliUd, O.
For Salo by JOHN H PHELPS.
Sprues street.
fallacf
ailace,
Avenue,
Tambour,
Renaissance,
Nottingham.
TAPESTRY CURTAINS.
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WALL PAPER.
Shoe Store,
217 LACKA AVE
Pharmacist, cor. Wromlnu avonu and