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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18

Mr.. JOHN MILLER, respected citizen
of Bremen County. was accidentally kill
ed, few days since, by falling between
the spokes of his wagon wheel, while IN
motion, whereby his neck was dislocatcd.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18
Waterloo and Independence.

Waterloo and Independence.
EE In reply to our observations rela
tive to the population Of Waterloo and
Independence, the Courier says:
In reference to the population of our place,
We cannot tell, certainly, what it is non, as no
census has been taken this year. by the State
census taken little more than a year ago, we
had 523 inhabitants Since that time We think
our population has gained considerably. There
was then quite q number Of buildings in town
wholly, or partially empty. and during last
summer quite a number Of dwelling houses were
built, and these have gradually filled up, until
now we do not know of house in town that is
unoccupicd. There may be, however, one or
two in this condition. From these circumstan.
ces, we Judge, then that our population has in
creased 800 or more, since the last census, and
that it is now not less & a 1850, and may posi-
bly, exceed this estimate somewhat AT any
rate. we think that our Independence friends
will have to allow us to retain the honor of be-
ing the largest town on the line Of the Dubuque
and Pacific Railroad. until the national census
shall be taken next summer, and then if our
town does not prove the most populous Of the
two, by some 800, We will acknowledge the
corn"
All right. Mr.. Courier. And if you
don't have TO come down with that ac-
acknowledgement, we will guarantee to pay
tire lager"
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Premium squash.

ET DR.. WARNE has left with us a
quantity OF the seed Of the Squashes
that secured the premium at our last
county Fair. for gratuitous distribution.
The DR.. thinks these. which he calls the
" Marrow Squash. equal. if not supe-
r'or, to the Hubbard, or any other
Squash raised. They grow large. and
Tor flavor cannot be surpassed. Those
who desire some Of the seed can call Al
this Office and ge, them.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18
Republican Club.

EE- We hope our Republican friends
throughout the county will not forget the
meeting called at this place on Saturday
next, to organize county club. We
want to carry the organization into every
township. and should therefore have a
general attendance.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18

The Marion Herald states that some
ten days ago the residence of Mr. Willie,
IL miles northwest of Marion, was burn
ed. Mrs. w., at the time of the fire,
was the only inmate Of the house, with
the exception of an infant scarce an hour
old. Fortunately she was able to reach
the door with her child, and save herself
from horrible death.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18
DIR. HALLS
B A LIS A NJ
OF THE
LII N(iS
TIL RO 4 II,
Cures all Diseases

FOR HE CURE or
Consumption, Dtclins.
4 sth ma, Bronchitis.
Wasting Of Flesh Night
Sireats, Splitting Blood,
Whooping Cough, Dir
Guilty Of breathing, Cold.
Coughs, Influenza Phih
isle, Pain in The Side,
and all Diseases o. H..
Lungs,
Ii is Unequallcd.
Halls Lung Bal.nm
in all eases gives tho
best satisfaction.
Has wrought moro
cures since its intro
duetion than any Other
cough medicine.
Is endorsed hy our
leading physicians ns
the safest nnd hes.
remedy now before tho
lruhlic.
Is safe 10 use among
children and YET r,w
ieriul IN eases Of clIrcn
ic pulmonary disease.
Brings in ccrtificatcs
almost daily Gifts won
derful cures in all parts
of the country.
There is no medicine
within our knowledge
that has acquired So
great and wide spread
popularity, in so shor,
4 space of time, rs pr.
HALLS Il AIS A NJ
FOR THE LUNGS
Its balsaniic and heal
ing properties are mag
zeal. 1t is highly q
fpcctorant and tonic -
IL contains not "a graip
.oi opium or morphine.
the narcotic and ~
.trlngent properties Of
which have created So
much ejudicc against
similar preparations.
We believe tbs /.
medicine posses
zeal merits viii rli,yt
cures " hencN,r it IS
at .hon,e as well
as abroad. DIR. Halt.
Balsam fer the lungs
no rarcgoric Irclara
ton. hut one which ii
used in season. Mil
save the lives Of thuus
ands. The most dis
'rcs.ing cough is frc
quently relieved Ly i.
single desc, and hrok, n
up a" i. a " thurs tIttSr.
The afflicted do not
have to take bottle ailcr
bottle before they find
whether this remedy
will afford relief u
not.
Hear what Physicians
say Of DR.. Halls Bal
sam. Says one : +" /.
with confidence. rrcoiu
mend the Ralsam "a. su.
rerior to any other prr.
Ipant!on." Says anotl
.er: " | have used i,
with uniform succes.
land can conf lently w.
commend Il Tor al'lhoec
complaints Tor which II
Is offered aSa remedy
Still. another writes
/" | have no hesitation
in saying that it j. "a
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18

The steamer S. R. Spaulding. amply
provisioned, and with about go passen-
gers, including delegates to the National
Democratic Convention, and band of
music, left Boston for Charleston via
Baltimore, on the 18th.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18

The Canal Comm issioners of the State
of New York have decided TO open the
Canals for navigation on Monday, April
25th
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-04-18
SCOVILL'S
SA RS iPARILLA
AND
STILLINGIA:
OR
BLOOD AND LIVER
SYRUP.

mended 10y physician.
to cure the following
diseases, having then
origin in a disordercd
state of the blood.
Scrotn!d, letter OF
Salt Meum. Seald Heaa
Canker, Uicerations ana
Enidrg msnt Of til +,
Joints, CaRcerous Tn
mors, hing's Eca. Fry
sipelds, 81. Aathony''
Fire, White Seedlings
Obstinate Eruptions
Pimples on The Face
BiotcheS, stuies
Rheumatism. Dyspepsia
etc., SHDhiinic and Mer
curial affections are Gu
red; ChiorosiS or Oh,
stTucfioHS IN females
Lsuoorrhea, or Whites
are relierod By The use o.
this Medicine.
The medical proper
ties OF Sarsaparilh il
conjunction with Still
hngia. are we'll known
by al medical men {,
be the best compound
yet disco vered t.
cleanse and purify tn,
bleed, and era dictate al
hnmors from the sys
TEN.
We have given tn,
Recipe to most physi
clans in the country
that they may know
what they are using
and will continue /,
send ii 10y mail to thos,
DESTROYS Of knowing
the ingredients enter
ing into its composition
that they may prescrih-
It IN their ractiee.
] h | ; preparation
stands at the head a
the list Of remedies foi
curing all diseases ari
stng from imp uritie.
IN The blood or discas
ed matter lurking in
the system.
Thousands who have
used the Stillingia and
SarSaparilla will tcsti
y to lis Nuarkablc If
feet in removing all i'm
purities frm I h eli
blood, giving tone aud
Nlgvr 10 tl.e whole hu,
man frame, and rcstor
ing a healthy action t,
all the functions Of tbs
body.
The testimonials re
ceived in its favor from
many members of the
medical faculty would
were We 10 publish
them, ill a large vol
ume.
Ii is prepared under
the supervision of on,
Of the Oldest and best
practical chemists in
the country. Mr.. "
). Merrill. Cincinnati
$ ms L. insure an uni
tornity Of composition
and purity in all tn,
ingredients.
A. a spring med,
to purify and cleans,
the blood. leaving il
fNe from all hunosr
and impurity, W as
sert with conf lencc
there is no tor mcdi
cine.
Proprietor Dealer in
Goods and oilot nrt.c
cago, tn
To whom all orders
sol
{ r rUTNFY
I'D w llIINEY,
J DORIAN.
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ES- The Dubuque Congregational
Association meets at Monticello, Jones
county, on the sth Of May.
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CITY NOTICES.


BOOKS AoE Ll1c oll1lt
1n 1857, some Of the most Distinguished citizens
Of Kentucky were incorporated TO print books in
raised letters for the use Of the blind. In several
States Auxiliary Boards have been formed % aid in
this expensive but benevolent enterprise The mem
bers Of the Board are generally well known to the
public as men OF sound Judgment strict integrity,
and Christian benevolenee The Auxiliary Board for
the State of Tennessee, NEIL S. BROwN, C. K WINS
ToS j.. B. Fosa. A. T. p GREEN, etc. were appointed
by the Legislature Of SIS. AT a recent meeting of
tins Board J. r. HoGG was elected Agent to solicit
subscriptions and donations for the purpose Of plac-
ing books IN raised letters within the reach Of all the
Blind throughout the State. Mr. HoaG is the only
agent IN Tennessee authorized to receive subserip
lions and donations and as such accredited BY the
Board. The money received by the Agent viii be
paid over to the Trustees who are required BY law
to elect Treasurer, and take his bond in the sum
Of lo000 dollars for the security Of the money de-
posted with him. Should the enterprise fail, then
the Trustees are bound 70 refund to the donors the
money contributed They are Individually. liable
for the mismanagement of the funds committed to
their keeping The printing in raised letters is ex-
pensiye An the different books that can be obtain
ed which have been so printed, contain about touf
times the quantity Of reading found in the Bloie.
twill be the object Of the Publishing House al
Louisville to partially supply this great deileiency
of Books to distribute them gratuitously 10 pima
persons who are unable to purchase and give eaeh |
State number of books proportional to the amount
raised therein. The Board Of Trustees IN Kentucky
acts under the supervision of the Auxiliary Boards
of those States which participate in this philantrO
pbie enterprise
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Foreign CommerciaI.

LIVERPOOL April I4-Per Steamer TicG-Cotton-sales
Of four days 600 bales which pecua 1900
exporters $500 bales Holders Of inferior qualities pressing
the market decline Of Il6 u Prices very rregu-
lar Mddling qualities also slightly lower Pair qualities
generally unchanged Sales Friday 1000 baIes Of which
Spectators 400 bales closing steady Orleans Fair BIG
Orleans MIDI ing 1916; Mobile Fair X, Mobile Kidding 60
Upland ~ Upland Mddling 6 Stock at Liverpool. 957,-
GOO bales of which 767, 600 bales American
Manchester advices avoabe-slow Of SALE but prices una
tered.
HAvRENew Orleans Tres OrdjnGire lO5f BGs 9sf Sales
bales Stock Have 265 900 bales The
ke closed with declining tendency inferior qualities
BrsadstuG have advancing teunency. Wheat aud Corn
slightly advanced Provisionsdull.
ConsoIs 994l for money and 94S9e4sS for account
Bullion in the Bank has decreased OF, O00POunds.
Bank rates are advanced per cent. The demand
quieter at the close.
Bullion the Bank Of France decreased nine million francs
last month. The Bolrse is firm. ReHtes 7Of 2Oc
LONDON, Saturday Aeruoon-C 9s9o45 for money
and 945S9947l for account.
LIvERPooL-YellOW corn 26s996 Cd white 37s93ss Lard
nominal 5795ss The money market is slightly easier since
the bank rates we're advanced.
Glare Sons report cotton irregular, and lower American
nominal difficult OF sale. Good staple comparatively
dearer and difficult to buy.
or;et 0oee. ody,nca5 f17I95
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RepubIIcan stnto Conrentinn.

BALTIMORE, April 26.-The Republican State Con
VentOn met to-day at Rechabite Hall There were
about 30 present Montgomery Blair was chosen
President. large crowd Of spectators, including
a considerable sprinkling of ROughs. who were led
on by Erastus Levy, who commenced a disturbance.
Levy and his followers made a rush and upset the
Presidents table, knocking several Republicans
down and tearing up their documents and papers.
The police tIen Interfered and made several arrests
The convention adjourned till 2 o'clock.
The members were greeted in the streets by
large crowd who followed hOOting. Mr.. GunnisOn
prominent AbOhtiOnist was pursued by an i'm
mense mob crying, Lynch him, there goes a
man who stole niger, hang him, there goes the
spirit Of Jim Brown &c. Mr.. Gunuison took re-
fuge in the1larne Bank and the police escorted him
70 place of safety The convention had been in
session some time before it disturbed, and the
committees had been appointed.
At o'clock a crowd assembled in front Of the
Hall. The police commissioners with a large force
Of the police were on hand to preserve order, but
the convention did not assemble. The owner Of the
Hall refused to permit it to be any longer used for
the purpose. The Republican held private confer
ence and decided to hold a convention elsewhere. It
Is presumed to be now progressing. but where is
not known
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Arrival Of nc Afr,cn.

New York, April 27.-The steamer Africa ha.
arrived at New York with Liverpool dates Of th'
| 18th.
The steamers Fulton and Britou arrived on I'll,
18th, and the City Of Manchester and Crcassian OF
! the 18th.
/ News unimportanL IL is rumOred that the insur
rectiOn in Sicily Is spreading, although the Govern
ment asserts that tranquility is restored
ENGLND-The Parliamentary recess is continued
I Il is rumOred that PeFsgny viii have the French
] department, and ThOuvenal the London mission.
1 The French Legislature is considering bill per-
hitting raw materials to be imported IN foreign YES
/ sells under the same duty as in French vessels
1t Is reported that there Is continued change of
note on the Swiss question.
Switzerland protests againstany violation of her
rights which may result from the vote on Savoy
The cabinet for the new Italian Kingdom will be
composed of three or four from Piedmont, two
from ROmagna, and one each from Tuscany, Lom-
hardy and Modena.
The King of SARDINIA will visit the Legations on
his central Italian towns
Palermo is IN a state Of seige. The combat was
very bloody. The disturbances continue at. Mes
Spain is tranquil The capture Of Montemolin
and brother is unconirmed.
VIENN4-It is rumored that there are negotiations
for an alliance between Austria, Prussia and Eng
land.
The Duke Of Brabant is at Constantinople negoti
atng for the purchase Of the Island Of Gambia for
forty million francs.
NEW YORK April 27-The London NorTin1
ClrOIicle says that good relations have been fully
restored between France and England.
A bill will be introduced in Parliament making
the lied River settlement one Of the ordiEary colo
MES Of the Crown.
The Bishop of Orleans has been refused a Cardi-
nails hat
The army in Sicily will be augmented TO 10000
men, The Insurgents are said to number 10000,
well armed.
The fire Of guns at Messina on the Sth was inces-
SAINT.
It is reported that Francis Joseph is about to visit
Queen Victoria.
and viii appoint him COmmander-in-Chief in Rou-
melia
The lie Nord says that Cavour has ordered two
steam frgates to the Scilian coast to shelter pOl
cal fugitives.
The cry at Palermo and Messina was Union with I
the New Italian Kingdom
The French Cabinet is about to address a memo [
Fandum to the signers of the treaty Of 1915, say
ing that the annexation Of Savoy does not virtually
deprive Switzerland of her strategetical position
nor involve the dangers put forth by the Federal
Council.
LIVERPOOL, Suuday-There are rumors that Hee-
nan and Sayers fought yesterday, but they are
discredited. It is supposed they viii fight to
The steamers Jura and Canada arrived to-day.
The Palermo and Messina revolutions have been
At the latter place. the Governor
threatened to lombard the city At Palermo, the !
monks fought like hons. Several were killed and
many arrested. The whole nation is disguised and
desperate
MADRD-Seuor Carbon, the insurreetionist has
been shot Ortegas trial has commenced.
NEw YORK, April 27.-The steamer Northern
Light has arrived.
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From YYashingtOn.

WASHINGTON, April 25-Mr. Fay, U. S. Minister to
Switzerland. in recent letter to Secretary Cass,
says, speaking of his efforts in behalf Of the Israel
ties, there is continual visible movement Of public
opinion in the right direction and that in all proba-
bility the restrictions on them viii be gradually
abolished The question has been before the Fed
eral Assembly. Count WaewsH has authorized the
French Minister to take every measure he may
deem proper to promote the just demands of the
United States in this matter The British Minister
viii cooperate His predecessor having been in
structed by Lord Clarendon to inform the Swiss
Government Of the sincere satisfaction Her Majes-
tvs Government would learn that the disability had
been modified, if not entirely removed.
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CHEROKEE EDY.
ROOTS, BARKS AND LEAVES,
rs
NauseOus Drugs and Poisonous
NEimnrsaIs.

EMTE ask the aced Of either which do you prefer
w pleasant delicious syrup compounds from Natures
ewu Remediesone which will speedily and permanently
You or VILE heretofore used, with all their nau
seous facilitating effect together with the Oahsome diseases
many times following the Of Mineral Poisons
The tCherOkee Remedy is Natures Specific onoy
rbea elect Structure, FuoT Abus whites Femae
and all diseases the Urinary Organs curing diseases BY
natural after all other preparations have
Of Heavens msroies to offending Instances e9ulct
produoedof its effects, which World stagger creduty
The nauseous preparations heretofore have failed
this has never one instance been known fall Happily
mankind the Governor Of the verdi Father who acts not
to kill, but to
In mercy has appointed Medicine for these dreadful diseases
which when taken quickly flies to all parts Of system attacks
the disease every post and with fidelity courage uiy
admirable it rest unit has completely expelled it
roU the body AID restores the unfortunate patient to former
health AID vigor.
This Kennedy strikes the very Of the disease its
deney is not simply suspend the poison but 70 the
cause which It depends
u ? And what ENHANCES ITS VALUES the entire sb.
OF all taste smell lay the count
ing room the toilet table without being suspected
Z a'Rsnedy" for secret diseases.
treatise Yeneal diseases, with full directions for their
permanent cure accompany each bottle.
Sold BY all respectable Druggists and dealers In me
cines. POTTER & MERWIN, Sole Projectors,
st. Louis, No.
Sold IN Nashville at wholesale BY Berry Demoyile and
ing Pendleioni at retail BY HendsTshot, and ali Drug
gsts everywhere. Observation-Disclosures
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Markets Inv TeIerrnnh

CINCINNATI, d s7FICur, sales to- day 900 ibis at see
60. Whisky iogis5I Cora 4s.
NV YORK. april 27-Coon reported Flour advanced
to lOcents sales 3 goo bbs 4O95 IS. Wheat advanced
cents Corn advanced cents sales 3OO0 bushels at
sO9s3. Lard, sales 20 bbls Io9n. Moasses Orleans
ACC.
NEW ORLEANS, April 27CottOn, sales to-day 1000 bales,
Middling lO9 Sales of the week 600 bales Receipts Of
the GOO against 40 during
ing tine last year. Exports Of the a. SEQ bales Total
receipts at this at this port ahead Of last year $4,000 bales At
all Southern ports 6 500 bales Provisions steady Feghts
and Exchange unchanged.
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the Supreme Court Of the United States in the case
q Prigg o. the State Of Pennsylvania, recognizing
slavery a municipal Institution II this is done.
both resolutions wiz be tabled and the Cincinnati
platform reafirmed
Mr. Douglas ard his friends are more encourage
to-day They count on l56 votes the first ballot,
and cOtend that the Northern members of the con-
Yenton cannot repudiate man who has that strength
and hope 60 be sustained at home; that taey must
take him, or 60 for Z. weak man.
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49, b. a. FahnesIOc Ks Vermf-

s15-zS FUGE has long been regarded with favor and
confidence by large body Of the regular medical profession
every State in Union preparation l7SUrpd8sed b.
any, and daily prescribed by the physicians
throughout the United Safes Duri the long period
hnued popularity spurious AID counterfeit limitations Lave from
time to time made their appearance Never has
necessary the part Of the buyer to exercise udcous
ton in purchasing the genuine article than this sine These
limitations often close in their external resemblance B.
A. FAHNEsToCK Vemuge, be well calculated put upon
the unsupng purchaser article which he neither wished
INTENDED buy. enough buy Of accredited
agent every purchaser must vigilance to svoid being
posed upon and mEs examine every bottle himself
that he is buying the genuine A. FAHSEsrocKs Veifuge
I-rIm
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Read and BeIieve.

-| NV YORK, April 10 1883.
w. z. HAsAE EsQ.-DeGr Sir: About Eve months since
bought two bottles Of your Hair ColOrng and deous
Of obtaining and would inquire where may be
here Ny hair when quite young turned grey hGUs used
number OF articles for the purpose Of restoring IT, but did
not succeed until obtained tbs 0hch produced the desired
Greet have been requested BY number If my friends lamong
them several ades 70 procure it if possible am much pleased
With it. for has made great Improvement in
pearance. By answering this you will much oblige,
Yours very respectfully,
II. c GOODRICH,
Steamer Bridgeport, Peck Slip, New York
Remember that this result produced by HEIMsTREEs In
3a6s the original and only reliable Hair Restorative
Price fifty cents bottle. Sold everywhere.
W HAGAN & CO., PrOprietOIs, Troy, n
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TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT DISASTER.
Several Lives LOst---BOat and Cargo Total

MEMPHIS, April 27.-The steamer A. T. Lacey,
Capt Taylor, from St Louis for New Orleans burned
last night at the foot Of island No l6 Her passen-
gers and officers were saved. Seven children and
six of the crew are known to be lost The
valued at 100000. Insured for $4,000. The lat
ter at $4,000, uninsured The books and papers
of the boat are lost
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PrintInr olfice nIobbea.

SCANToN Pa, April Z6.-The Morning Herald
Office here was attacked by dozen persons from
the neighboring town of Dumore, last night. The
editor, J. D. Adams, and his employees, were severe
ly handled. The difficulty grew out of an expose
Of gambling house in DumOre.
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DE. McClintOciss PectOral syrup Are
yer lungs eakg Does long breath you pain? Have you
g eougn! Do you expectorate hsrd tough matter7
yea wasted With night sHeats AID seep2 So here 81
golr remedy twill Dnqestionaby you. Price 81 o.
FOR sale ~ laprli-d&wlml BROWN EVANS.
Drs sAeClin1Oek's Asthma Kennedy. Pre-
PARED exclusively from vegetable subtanees containing no
haeoue and acting upon the pulmonary Orgads soothing,
and yet invigorating agent this preparation
is the only uniform, certain and safe specific for acute and
chronic Asthma and WhOOpng cough Price so For
BY lapnll-d&wlms GROWN & EVANS
The to keep WE'LL take McEAs CELEBRATED STRENGTH
ENEG CORDIAL BLOOD PURIFIER diet, and
ease can attack the system This Cordial the effective
Alternative and Tonic known. II perfect preventive
disease and streng hens the sstem pures
blood Try it, ard viii be convinced. advertisement
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DALLEY,s niECTCAIl PAIN fa1 TRACTOR
should hand in case q caVhe.e Or ftaa sso-
ss. az its name dgnates it IS the great fey q tne pres
m the utsnenus relief Of ne agony mat Immediate
Is enes upon scAIDsss and sooeoIs nSng properties
f5sv rnews ne skim without leaving trace OF bemsh Of
scar behn Be warned in time @ 5eSP .s invaluable sage
hi 5v M ~ and Chartres street, New Orleans, by j.
a5GI95q & o. General agents. also By all drugg and
apFesi-t w