Birmingham state herald., December 29, 1895, Part One, Image 5

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THE WEATHER.
Washington, Dec 28.—For Alabama:
Fair, colder in extreme northwest por
tion, variable winds.
TO THE PENITENTIARY.
Hoodie Councilman ot New Orleans Con
victed and Will Go Up.
New Orleans, La., Dec. 28.—Governor
Foster has written a letter to Judge Fer
guson ot the criminal court, a member
of the state pardoning board, announcing
that he will not interfere in the case of
Numa Dudoussat, the convicted boodle
councilman. He will be number 1 of the
city couneilmen who have been tried and
found guilty to go to the penitentiary.
Upon his conviction he appealed to the
pardoning board to have his sentence of
three years commuted to Imprisonment
In the parish prison. The board, after
several months' delay, acted adversely.
When the sentence was about to be exe
cuted Dudoussat’s counsel appealed to
Governor Foster on the ground that the
pardoning board was incomplete, owing
to the death of the lieutenant-governor,
and had no right to act on the case, and
asking the governor to review the trial
and conviction of Dudoussat and exer
cise his constitutional right of pardon or
commutation. The governor referred the
request to the attorney-general as to the
light of the executive to interfere, and
the attorney-general decided that the
governor had the power. Meanwhile the
governor was bitterly attacked in a re
port of the grand jury for Interfering to
prevent Dudoussat from going to the
penitentiary. As a matter of fact, the
governor was absolutely innocent of any
attempt at interference. His letter to
Judge Ferguson finally disposes of Du
dnussat's case, and, after exhausting ev
ery legal quibble, the councilman must
go to the penitentiary.
H. C. Abbott & Bro. are still
at the old stand, 121 North
20th street._
BUCK BOOM STARTED.
Ex-Governor Bullock Turned Down by
Georgia Republicans.
Atlanta, Ga.,^Dec. 28.—The republican
state executive committee today called
a state convention to meet in Atlanta the
last Wednesday of April next to choose
delegates to the next national republi
can convention. Chairman A. E. Buck
controlled the committee meeting and
turned Ex-Governor Bullock down.
The committee's attention was called
to the recent interview given out by Gov
ernor Bullock while in New York. Gov
ernor Bullock criticised the republicans
of the south severely. Colonel Buck
lost no time in replying to Governor Bul
lock and defending the position of the
bosses.
Resolutions were prepared by the com
mittee praising Chairman Buck and con
demning tile action of Governor Bullock.
Colonel Buck was re-elected chairman
of the committee and J. H. Deveaux of
Savannah secretary.
Speeches were made by the Georgia
leaders and by several visiting repub
licans and the Buck boom for a cabinet
position was given a good start.
See our new line of blank
books, tablets and office sup
plies. Lowest prices in the
city. Birmingham Book Co.,
John B. Roden, Manager.
Stroke of Paralysis.
Norfolk, Va„ Dec. 28.—Mr. Kenton C.
: Murray, the superintendent of the public
schools of Norfolk and editor of the Nor
folk Landmark, suffered another stroke
of paralysis, affecting his left side today.
He has just recovered from a stroke re
H'ecetved on September 10, which affected
Oils right side. It occurred while he was
on the Norfolk and Western train going
•to visit his father at Connors Springs,
Va. He was transferred from an east
bound train and brought back home un
conscious. His condition tonight is ex
tremeiy critical.
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THE CHURCHES.
Church of the Advent, Thomar, J.
Beard pastor—Monday after Christmas
holy communion at 7:30 iu m„ Sunday
school at 9:30 a. m., evening prayer at
7:30 p. m. No morning service at 11
o'clock.
First Baptist church, corner Sixth ave
enue and Twenty-second street—Sunday
school at 9:30 a. m„ L. J. Haley, Jr., su
perintendent. Preaching by the pastor,
tor. B. D. Gray, at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
Good music by an excellent choir. One
feature of the programme for today will
be a male sextette.
At the Christian church this morning
J. W. Watson, pastor, will discourse on
an interesting theme. At 7:30 p. rrt. there
will be a, discourse by Rev. ^Pendleton
Cheek. Following the evening sermon
there will be a number of baptisms. A
cordial invitation to all.
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
Robert D. Wear pastor—Worship at
Young Men’s Christian association room,
corner of Nineteenth street and Fourth
avenue. Subject for the morning hour,
11 a. m., “The Grandeur of a Human
Life;’’ subject at 7:13 p. m„ "Forsaking
God.” All invited.
TERSELY TOLD.
The winter term opening of the Bir
mingham Business college occurs tomor
row.
Louisville and Nashville railroad cal
endars for 1896 are now ready for dis
tribution.
For Rent—Furnished front room. Ap
ply to Mrs. T. H. Molton. 930 South Twen
tieth street.
Rev. Dr. Beard will hold services in
Grace church, Woodlawn, this afternoon
at 3:30 o’clock.
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
checks are received by T. C. King, 202G
First avenue, at 90 cents on the dollar
for shoes. He has just bought about
10,000 pairs of ladies’, children’s and
men’s shoes at a reduction of 10 to 40 per
cent. You will certainly do yourself an
injustice if you do not see his siloes be
fore you buy. _
SUGAR PLANTERS MEET
To Consider a Course of Political Action in
Louisiana.
New Orleans, Dec. 28.—Sugar planters
of this state met this afternoon at the
Hotel Royal to consider the political sit
uation with regard to concerted action
in the forthcoming state elections. There
were about seventy-five planters in at
tendance, and these included some of the
most prominent sugar producers of
Louisiana. General Behan called the
meeting to order and on motion of Judge
Taylor Beattie of Terrebone parish was
elected chairman.
Judge Beattie is now contesting the
seat from the Third congressional dis
trict that is occupied in the present con
gress by Mr. Andrew Price. Mr. C. McD.
Puckett, a recent convert from state de
mocracy to the tenets of republicanism,
was nominated secretary. The meeting
was opened at about 1 o’clock this after
noon and lasted over two hours. It was
decided, on motion by Mr. Henry McCall
of Ascension, to place a full state and
legislative ticket in the field on a republi
can basis at the forthcoming election.
It was further decided to have the chair
man appoint a committee of nine, wh»
will report to a full meeting of the plant
ers on January 4, and there submit a
ticket that shall receive the support of
the planters' party. It is generally con
ceded that if he will accept. Mr. Henry
McCall can receive the nomination for
governor on this ticket.
JO SPORT IN TROUBLE.
Suddenly Finds Himself Short in His Ac
counts.
New Orleans, Dec. 28.—It is said that
Joseph Sport, well known in connection
with prize fights at the Olympic club, and
who was secretary of the Third District
Building association for many years,
found himself involved in his accounts
in an amount estimated from $10,000 to
$20,000.
The matter was taken up by the board
of directors, which immediately demand
ed Mr. Sport’s resignation. An expert
acountant is now engaged in the exami
nation of the books. Whatever the short
age amounts to will be made good, and it
is understood no criminal proceedings
will be instituted.
Sport is one of the best-known men in
New Orleans, and for a long time was
one of the leading lights of the Olympic
club. He is known to all the prominent
sporting men of the country, and is well
known In newspaper circles.
THE STEERING COMMITTEE.
Minority Representation on Senate Com
mittees Completed.
Washington. Dec. 28.—The democratic
steering committee this afternoon com
pleted the assignment of the minority
representation on the senate committees.
The list was handed to the republicans
at once and the reorganization will take
place Monday. The minority chairman
ships have been assigned as follows:
Conference room. Mr. C.orman; engrossed
bills, Mr. Cockrell; epidemic diseases, Mr.
Vest; Nicaraguan canal, Mr. Morgan:
private land claims. Mr. Harris; revolu
tionary claims, Mr. Pugh; Potomac river
front, Mr. George; woman’s suffrage, Mr.
Call; additional accommodations for the
library, Mr. Voorhees; five civilized
tribes, Mr. Gray; transportation and sale
of meat products, Mr. Blackburn; cor
porations In the District of Columbia, Mr.
Jones of Arkansas.
RI C OIVEH APPOINTED
The Leading Steel Industry of Byracuse
Behind.
Syracuse, N. Y., Dec. 28.—The Sweet
Manufacturing company, the leading
steel industry in this city, today went
into a receivership. The receiver is
Robert Day. son-in-law of William A.
Sweet, president of the company. De
pressed business is the assigned cause.
Asets are stated al $800,000 and liabil -
ties at $100,000. Three hundred employes
are thrown out of work.
Tennesseeans Entertained.
Atlanta, Dec. 28.—A party of 100 prom
inent citizens of Nashville spent the day
here. They earns in the interest of the
Tennessee Centennial exposition. The
members of the Nashville party were the
guests of the Exhibitors' association at
the Cotton States exposition. Tonight
the Tennesseeans were entertained by the
exhibitors at the Capital City club.
A GROUNDLESS RUMOR.
A groundless rumor gained currency
yesterday that Church Bros., the grocery
firm on Fifteenth street and Avenue G,
had made an assignment. Mr. I), r..
Church says the report is absolutely
without foundation.
One More Unfortunate.
Atlanta, Dec. 28.—W. P. Pentecost com
mitted suicide in a disreputable house
here last night. He had quarreled with a
■woman in the house.
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licit your visit to
MORROW &
PERSONAL
—
Saks and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Saks.w
Mrs. James Weaver is visiting Hunts
ville relatives.
Rev. Walter Whittaker of Tuskaloosa
is visiting relatives in the city.
Mr. Fred J. Dreper of Montgomery is
visiting 1 is parents In this city.
Mr. C. J. Hildreth, editor of the New
Decatur Advertiser, is in the city.
Mr. Felix Drennep returned yesterday
from a visit to Memphis friends.
Mr. Charles Sparks, a prominent citi
zen of Shelby, Ala., is here on business.
Attorney-General Fitts was in the city
yesterday and paid the State Herald a
call. ,
Mr. Sam Wile of Grenada, Miss., a
prominent merchant of that place, is in
the city.
Mr. S. H. Gist of the Shelby Sentinel
was a welcome visitor to the State Her
ald yesterday.
Prof. M. D. Buell of the Boston Theo
logical university is the guest of Mrs.
Buell and family on Eighth avenue.
Mrs. Henry Mann and her daughter,
Miss Carrie, of Baltimore will spend the
winter with their relatives, Mr. Louis
Mr. Henry Koch and Miss Hannah
Terry will wed in this city Monday even
ing. They will make their home in Fork
land.
Miss Willie Phillips, one of Clanton’s
most charming young ladies, is on a visit
to her friend and school mate, Miss An
nie Lee.
Mr. Louis Levy and bride of St. Louis
arrived in the city yesterday to attend
the Koch-Levy marriage, which takes
place in this city Monday.
Mrs. W. C. MoTyeire, after a pleasant
visit to the exposition, is stopping with
her daughter. Mrs. George W. Hughes,
on her return to her home in Bessemer.
Mrs. W. B. Ryan of Tuskaloosa who
Is visiting her sister on Fifth avenue, be
tween Twenty-first and Twenty-second
streets, will sing an offertory at St.
Paul’s today.
Alex Jackson, Esq., of Tuscumbia, a
prominent citizen and bimetallist demo
crat of Colbert county, was in the city
yesterday. He says Johnston is the fa
vorite for governor, and free silver coin
age democrats control the situation in
Colbert.
** . v. uipBcy, un imuii passtMififi
agent of the Plant system, with head
quarters in Montgomery, was among the
callers at the State Herald office yester
day. He is quite a pleasant gentleman,
and ranks among the most popular offi
cials connected with his road.
Mr, Charles Bowron, mining engineer
of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company. Tracy City, Tenn., and Mr. A.
J. Bowron of the South Pittsburg Pipe
works, South Pittsburg, Tenn., are
spending the Xmas holidays with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bowron.
Mr. C. A. Banscoter, assistant passen
ger agent of the Southern railway, with
headquarters in Chattanooga, was in the
city yesterday, and called at the office
of the State Herald. Mr. Banscoter is not
only popular with the traveling public,
but makes a friend of everyone with
whom he comes in contact.
T. C. King, 2026 First avenue, has re
ceived 1000 pairs Bannister shoes—Cor
dovan, French calf, patent leathers and
enamel leathers. Twenty different styles
toes. B, C, D, E lasts; price $4.50 and $5.
Same elsewhere $6 and $7. Nine thousand
pairs other kinds of ladies’, men’s and
children's, from 10 to 40 per cent reduc
tion. Se.e our Twentieth Century line.
The State Herald had a pleasant call
yesterday from Rev. G. B. Russell of
Leeds, financial agent of the Cumberland
Presbyterian orphanage. Mr. Russell
made a two months' trip through south
east Alabama and parts of Georgia and
east Tennessee and successded in tak
ing subscriptions to the amount of $4000.
He will remain in this section about two
weeks. Mr. Russell reports quite 'a
pleasant occurrence on his return trip,
having been called upon to perform the
marriage ceremony between his neph *w,
Mr. Robert Taylor Russell of Qalesville,
Ala., and Miss Laura Holland of Holland,
Ga., at the home of the bride on the
evening of the 26th instant.
Florence hotel arrivals: R. E. McIn
tyre, Jasper; F. S. Brown, Selma; Hamp
ton B. Smith, Atlanta; F. O. Dryer and
wife, Chicago; IV. H. Smith, city; Alex
Jackson, Colbert; W. E. Schoippert, New
York; H. Osborne, Columbus, Miss.; W.
C. Warner, New York; T. E. Rivers and
two children. Meridian, Miss.; Roy S.
Young, Corinth, Miss.; William C. Fitts,
Tuskaloosa; J. Jacobson, New York; C.
Llnkenbach, St. Paul, Minn.; W. R. Hil
liard, Knoxville, Tenn.; F. M. Herndon,
Virginia; A. Gray, city; Burr Ferguson,
city; R. D. Twlnam, Chattanooga; C. T.
Zachry, Baltimore; John Koenemann,
San Francisco; Charles Zacharias, Hano
ver; T. A. Payson, Baltimore; W. B.
Stone, Nashville; J. Stock, Chicago; E. F.
Nucaly, Charleston, S. C.; Judson Davie,
Speigners; I. Woodward and family,
Providence, R. I.
Prominent Citizen Dead.
Charleston, S. C., Dec. 28.—At an early
hour this morning fire in the brick store
buildings at 116 and 120 Market street
destroyed buildings and damaged adjoin
ing premises to some extent. The build
ings were partially occupied by a baker
and a fish dealer and were owned by
Mrs. L. J. McGruder of Paris, France.
The total loss is probably $10,000, and is
nearly all covered by insurance. There
are strong reasons for believing the ori
gin to have been Incendiary.
Fire at Charleston.
Charleston, S C., Dec. 28.—Mr. W. K.
Ryan of this city and Washington, died
at his home here last night. He was 57
years of age and has been in the best of
health. He came down to Charleston a
few days since to spend Christmas. He
was perfectly well, but was taken sud
denly 111 during the night and died In a
few hours. Mr. Ryan was a Charleston
boy who made a large fortune In the cot
ton business her* and In real esate Invest
ments In Washington.
The New Woman.
Atlanta, Dec. 28.—Mrs. W. H. Felton
denies the report that she will manage
the contest case of her husband for the
seat of Representative Maddox from the
Seventh Georgia district. She has col
lected the evidence in the case and ex
pects to make a speech in her husband’s
behalf before the election’s committee.
Hotel Changes.
Atlanta. D*c. 28.—Joseph Thompson
today bought the Interest of Henry Beer
man In the lease of the Kimball house.
George Scoville bought Beerman's In
terest In the lease of the Markham house.
Mr. Thompson becomes sole lessee of the
Kimball. Mr. Beerman goes to Europe
for his health.
~ LATE CARS, ^
Will be held at any point on electric line
until 1 o’clock a. m. for $3 extra. Parties
having receptions or any entertainment
can secure these cars for their guests
by notifying Birmingham Railway and
Electric company, 303 North 20th street.
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SINNIGE’S
W. H. KETTIG. President. W. J. MILNER. Vice-President. H. K. MILNER. Secretary and Tretsarer.
The Milner & Kettig Co.,
(Incorporated. Paid up capital, $125,000.00.)
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TUSKEGEE.
Brilliant Reception—A Quiet Christmas.
Personal and Otherwise.
Tuskegee, Dec. 28.—(Special.)—Friday
evening last Mr. Charles W. Thompson
tendered a reception at his hospitable
home which will ever be remembered as
one of the most enjoyable social events
of the kind that has been given here in aj
long while. The occasion was in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wood, who were
recently married in Montgomery, and
arrived home Thurstlay from a bridal
tour to New Orleans. Invitations were
issued to quite a number of friends and
extended from 7 o’clock to 11. Shortly
after the guests arrived they were in
vited into the dining room, where deli
cious refreshments were served. The ele
gant home was beautifully decoratei
and the music, furnished by the normal"
school band, added very much to the
pleasure of every one present. Among
the number were Mr. and Mrs. D. W.
Mclver, Mr. and Mrs. Fountaine Wash
burn, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Farley and
Misses Mamie Haralson, Della Walker
and Pauline Adams, all of Montgomery.
Also Messrs. George Dent of Eufaula, R.
L. Wood of Houston, Tex., and Will
Swanson of Atlanta.
With the exception of a few difficulties
among the colored gentry, Christmas
passed off unusually quiet. These par
ties were arraigned before Mayor Marx
yesterday, where all such matters are
settled. One of the number had his head
carved, while another had the misfor
tune to get his badly mauled.
A supper was given at the Candy
kitchen Tuesday lllght and was largely
attended. The crowd was composed al
together of stags, and several who mix
ed their drinks most too much got con
siderably mixed themselves and had to
have the right of way to the entire side
walk in order to get home safely. Upon
others who were more accustomed to
the mixture it had very little effect.
Messrs. Oscar Lewis and Dan Oppen
helmer attended the german in Opelika
Thursday evening given by the Dixie
club. They report the affair as having
been a grand success.
Mr. John Gardiner of Marshall, Tex.,
is here visiting relatives.
Mr. Davis of Prattville has been here
several days o-n a visit.
Mr. Will Swanson of Atlanta is here
visiting his parents.
Capt. C. J. Bryan has returned from
a few davs' visit to Montgomery.
Mr. Covey Comer of Columbia has been
spending a fewr days here.
Miss Annie Lyde Smith left this week
to visit Montgomery and Prattville.
Prof. Moses Wheat of Marshall, Tex.,
has been here, spending the Christmas
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Fountaine Washburn of
Montgomery are here visiting relatives.
Mr. Ed Carneon of Montgomery spent
Christmas day with relatives here.
Mr. Carter Wright of Roanoke is here
on a visit. _
” DIAMONDS.
Our stock is very complete.
H. C. Abbott &Bro., jewelers,
121 North 20th street. Estab
lished 1873.
TALENT IN BIRMINGHAM.
The following letter, written by a New
York News representative, explains it
self"
Hotel, Morris, December 19.
J. Morton Boyce, Esq —
Dear Sir: 1 attended the concert given
by your pupils, and was agreeably dis
appointed to find so many very good
amateur musicians in a city of this size.
In New York colleges of music with 300
or 400 students It is Indeed diflicult to se
lect nine voung women who can play
Chopin's "Polonaise” In the manner that
your pupils did. Another splendid num
ber Lizst's “Second Rhapsodie,” was ren
dered In a fine manner, especially when
one considers the youthfulness of the
young women who performed it. The
programme was worthy of a college of
many vears’ standing, and if, as an
nounced, the college is but six months
old, I must congratulate you heartily on
vour success. Yours very truly,
A. E. K.
LadiesTdon’t fail to visit The
Model Monday and Tuesday.
High-grade millinery at your
own price._
Liberty Destroyed.
Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 27.—Every slore in
the town of Liberty, on the Ckrpe Fear
and Yadkin Valley railway was burned
last night. Among the stores burned
were those of Fillmore, Pickard, Griffin
and Trogdon, Kelly Ovverman, Frank
Bowman. Moffltt and Patterson, and Da
vid Holloway. There were several other
stores wiped out, including one of a firm
from Elizabeth City, carrying a $12,000
stock. Hornady's livery stables were de
stroyed. The total loss approximates
$100,000.___
The Daily State Herald, only
$6 per annum, or 50 cents per
month, for 1696. i2-2j~/w
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FLORENCE.
The Present Year a Prosperous One—Farm
ers and Merchants in Good Condition.
Florence, Dec. 28.—(Special.)—Christ
day brought to a close the busiest fall
season that Florence has ever known.
Not for years have the merchants of this
city enjoyed such a prosperous season.
Business has been booming for three
months, and every merchant in town has
shared in the season of prosperity. The
farmers of Lauderdale are believed to
be in a better financial condition this
year than in many years. They culti
vated their cotton on a 4^ cent basis,
and sold it for 71& and 8 cents, and as a
result they have made enough to pay
them out of debt and have a good sur
plus left. In the town the factories are
running full time, and the men are mak
ing good wages. The town has increased
in population during the year fully 1000,
and seems to be strictly on ‘■rising
ground.”
The Florence Herald announces this
week that after January 1 it will be per
manently enlarged to an eight page
paper. The Herald has ordered a new
power press and new type, and expects to
come out in Its new and enlarged form
January 9. Increase In circulation and
advertising patronage, the publisher
says, enables him to make the improve
ment.
The government is constructing a dry
dock at Muscle Shoals canal, nine miles
above Florence. The dock will do away
with the neccessity of sending boats to
Paducah or Chattanooga for repairs. It
will be a great convenience, and will In
crease the working force at canal head
quarters.
The work of cutting out Tuscumbia
bar. which in low water is a hindrance
to navigation, is expected to begin short
ly. Captain Kingman, who is in charge
of the Tennessee river improvements,
has written to Capt. John A. Dice of this
city that he will send a dredge boat to
the bar as soon as the river rises suffi
ciently.
The river is now rising, and through
boats to St. Louis will probably com
mence running Monday.
ATHENS. '
A Magnificat Entertainment Largely At
tended and Greatly Enjoyed.
Athens, Dec. 28.—(Special.)—The hand
some residence of Col. and Mrs. John T.
Tanner was thrown open yesterday
evening for the enjoyment of the young
people of Athens. The entertainment
was given in honor of the accomplished
and attractive Miss Susie Bryan, a
granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tanner.
It has long been a well established fact
that when an entertainment is given
In this hospitable home It is a success
In every particular, and this one seemed
to eclipse all of Its predecessors. The
ENTS.
tit? Novelties mid
insvtion of our sto
BRIC-A-BRAC
guests were delighted with Instrumental
music by Mr. G. I,. Sherrill. Misses Nina
Sanders and Lila Coleman. Misses Bryan
and Logwood then sang several solos in
a matchless manner, much to the delec
tation of all present. At 10:30 o'clock the
guests wore piloted into the spacious
dining hall, where a glorious feast
awaited them. Mrs. Tanner proved her
stli' to be a perfect adept In the art of
preparing and serving the most tempting
viands, as will be attested by the party
who merrily gathered around the festal
board. She was assisted In solving by
Miss Francis Bussell. Colonel and Mrs.
Tanner have probably entertained more
than any other one family In Athens and
they never leave anything undone that
would bring pleasure to their guests.
Miss Susie Bryan did the honors of the
evening In a most graceful and captivat
ing manner. She was ably assisted by
Dr. and Mrs. W. B. McWilliams. The
guests paid their adieus at a late hour
and departed with light and merry
hearts.
Failure at Athens, Tex.
Dallas, Tex., Dee. 27.—Evans, Green
& Co., general merchants at Athens, Tex.,
have failed. Liabilities $12,000._
Fere Food.
Butterine is a much abused product,
is a matter of fact it is pure, sweet,
wholesome, and infinitely preferable to
ordinary country butter. A special
correspondent of this paper recently
7isited the factory owned and operated
by the Armour Packing Co., of Kansas
City, manufacturers of the widely ad
vertised Silver Churn Butterine. A
five story building is perfectly fitted
for the scientific preparation of this
food product. Everything is spotlessly
clean; all appliances aro the latest and
most improved, and every precaution is
taken to secure the production of < an
absolutely pure and wholesome food.
All processes are under the direction of
a foreign chemist who has made the
skiUful combination of pure sweet fats
the study of his lifo.
Prof. Charles Chandler, of New York
City, says: “The product is palatable
and w’nolosome and I regard it as a
most valuable article of food.”
Prof. J. 8. W. Arnold, Medical^ De
partment, University of New York,
says: “A blessing for the poor, and in
every way a perfectly pure, wholesome
»nd palatable article of food.”
Prepared Solely By
ARMOITR PACKING OO.,
Kansas City. C. S A.
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