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The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08
Ordnance Office.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washin Oton Octpbar 2 1Si


Washington, October q 1853
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
BANDING; and BUSHfNG the 42-poundcr GUNS
at the Forts and Arsenals OF the United States in
the Atlantic States, amounting in number to 200,
more or less.
The Guns will be delivered at and removed from,
the establishment where the work is to be done at
the cost of the United States.
Proposals for those the Pacific coast-about 80
in number-will be received until the 10th of De-
cember next and in the of these. the guns will
be delivered nj San Francisco or its vicinity.
The guns are TO be turned down TO a true cylinder
for the length of twenty inches from the
of the base ring prepared TO take band of the best
wrought ron the interior diameter Of which will be
twenty inches and its thickness three inches.
The vent is to be pushed with Bush of pure
ingot copper, one inch in diameter and about nine
and half inch,s long, and bored with a vent of
two tenths of an inch
Drawings OF the gun in its original form and with
the bal put be at this ffce, al the Wa
tertown Arsenal. Mass. at the Wateryliet Arsenal,
and at the New York Agency, No. As Worth street.
city of New York; at the Arsenal at Bridcsburg Pa
and at Allegheny Arsenal. Pittsburg, Pa at the
Fort Monroe Arsenal, Va. st. Louis Arsenal, No.;
and Bencia Arsenal, Cal.
Tue work is to be done to the entire satisfaction of
the officer who will be appointed to superintent it /;
and payment will be made in full for each gun upon
his certificate of inspection and receipt.
Proposals will state the price per gun for the whole
operations describe in detail the manner in which II
is proposed put on the band; the number they
will band per month; and the time which will be
required to do the whole work. The method and
the time required for doing the work as well as the
price, will be important elements in considering the
bids and awarding the contract.
No bids viii be considered from any parties but
such as actually engaged in the manufacture of
iron and heavy machinery, and who are, in the opn-
ion of this Department, fully prepared to execute
the work. In the case of parties not known to this
Department evidence TO the foregoing effect must
accompany the proposal
Bond. with atisfactory suretes, to the amount OF
fifty per cent. of the bid, will be required for the
fu1ment of the contract and the Government re-
the right reject any all bids, if deemed
unsatisfactory.
Proposals will be endorsed Proposals for Band
ing 42.Pounders, and will be addressed to Briga-
dier General George ID. Ramsay, Chief of Ordnance,
Washington City. -
GEO. ID. RAMSAY,
Brig. General Chief of Ordnance.
OFF eodt90th
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

AN OLD DoCUMENT.-We have before us a
copy of the "Rules and Orders to be observed
by the Fire Society instituted in Falmouth.
February 24th 1888. Revised by the Society
in March, 1906" 1t was printed in this city
in 1905, by Thomas b. Wait.
This was the first Fire Society formed in
Falmouth, afterwards called Portland. Its OBJ
ject was "for the more efIectual assistance of
each other, in preserving and securing our
substance at such time" Each member was
obliged to furnish himself with two leather
buckets, a bed key and two bags made of
ravens duck, one and a half yard long and
three quarters of yard wide, which they were
Obliged to carry to every fire, or to that men,
ber's building which was most in danger, and
there use his best endeavors to preserve his
effects.
The list of names of the members of the
Society in 1906 is published. Nathaniel Coffin,
Arthur Mcclellan, James Fosdick, John Froth-
ingham, J. II. Ingraham, and Others of the
most noted men of that day are among the
members. Not one of those on the list then,
is alive now. The last ones deceased were, as
near as we can recollect, Levi Cutter, William
Swan and Lemuel Weeks.
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Meeting Of Creditors.

full meeting of the creditors of the late John
- Hounds, held TINS day pursuant to previous no.
committee of NINE duly appointed for that purpose,
who reported as follows, which report is hereby
imoasiy accepted.
From the Probate Records
Whole amount of claims allowed against the
estate, S5,ISl. AZ
INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE.
Goods and chattels, 2is S.
Rights and credits, 4,490 Is
AND FURTHER THE PROBATE RECORDS SAITH NOT.
Sufficient however, is here apparent. that instead
of 20 per cent, the estate should have paid and d
in reality pay about S5 per cent less the cost of
mnstration, and the furniture 1925 Co.,
Sewell c. Strout, Howard & Stroutl''A COUNSEL
FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE" according to las oton
account. has had all the claims against the estate
less that of S54 "a at New York, ASSIGNED TO HIn
SELF FOR 20 PER CENT As evidence that said Strout
Gas not paid over 20 per cent on 50 66 s. Of theso
claims, reference is had to the following letter,
PoRTLASD, March 81. 1852.
Messrs Smith + Strdtton. Netc York:
The dividend upon the claims against the estate of
John Rounds is 20 per cent amounting upon your
claim to so so. You can have the amount by send
have all been paid except yours. a long time
since, and had forgotten about your claim
the o Ieso AMI man be stated mus: ~
s13 42-54 "a is s5676 S. at 20 per cent 81 l35 3s
Goods and chattes furniture, sc, the Court
allowed the administrators TO retain, 246 GO
Cash at sundry times, and Nete from Strout
in part rendered her, = s75 90
Amount of the New York claim remaining
Unsettled "a "a
sam IS
This amount, S2.ll1 IS, taken from the assets,
81 s96 81, supposing the n York claim of S54 a. to
be paid in full show balance of 81 ass %, less the
cost Of administration. UNACcoUNTED FOR THE
HANDS OF SEwELL C. SrRoUr. rhich Of right. to-
9ether rith the $50 ADORE set rth shod hare been
paid 10 the respective creditors Of said estate.
nppYf taa ntsara full ana "A
passionate review of the whole matter are of opn
ion that by reason of the interpretations of said
Strout all the creditors except ID. I. Chase, have
been cheated out of their just dues, and recommend
to each of them to take such legal measures, the
laws may afford, TO compel said Strout TO make good
the difference between what they severally got, and
what the estate should have paid and ,cot!d have
paid had the original entries the books Of the Pro-
ate Records been faithfalty carried out
ID. T. CHASE, Chairman.
MOSES MORRILL,. Secretary.
Portland, April 20, 1858 ap28 III S&Tutf
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THE LAST NIGHT OF THE SEVEN SISTERS
The public should not forget that this is the
last night of the specular play of The Seven
Sisters, and we advise all who desire to be
amused to avail themselves of the last oppor-
tunity. They will never in this city behold
such display of scenic grandeur again. The
house last night was crowded and the audi
ence highly delighted. On tomorrow evening
Mr. J. E. McDonough will appear in his legiti-
mate roll of character, when the public will
have chance of judging of his merits in a
higher school Of acting. He will perform the
part of Rola in the play of Pizarro, by par
ticular request, it being his benefit and last APP
nearance.
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NciC York Market.

NEW YORK, Oct. 7.
Cotton-less active; sales al 81 q IS for mddling
uplands.
Flour State and Western &c lower; SuperAne
State O5 "a 40; Extra do go a IS; choice do
IS a. 90; Round Hoop Ohio 25 "a 40; choice do
80 a 70; Superfne Western 80 q 10; Com
mon to good extra Western s. a 10; Southern
mixed to good 10 a 90; Fancy and Extra s09S;
Canada SC lower; comm extra IS a 70; extra good
to choice 90 a 60.
Wheat-lc better; Chicago Spring 81! az / 20;
Milwaukee Club Is a ,23 for old; Winter Red
Western % a 81.
Corn-active and lc higher mixed Western 96I a
Csc in store; Eastern 81 a 90.
0ats-firmer
Beef-dull.
Pork-frm; prime 10 so a II 90 for new; western
prime mess IL 50og IA 80 for
Sugars-steady; New Orleans AT; Muscovado III
a 12s: Havana at II a lag.
Cofee-quiet.
Molasses-inactve.
Freghts to Liyerpool-quiet
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Per steamship Persia at New York.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET Sept &c.
The sales for the week were 81 400 bales, including
$1,000 to spectators and 1870 to exporters There
is good demap d. with prices I'd higher Tor Amer.
can and Surats. and ! "a id for other sorts. The
market was quiecr and shade easier on Thursday.
Sales on Friday were 5000 bales, of which 600
were 10 spectators and exporters. The market
quiet and tending downward. The following the
authorized quotations: New Orleans fair, nominal
mdding 2Itd; Mobile fair, 27Id; Uplands fair. %
Stock in port, 21l,000 bales, of which $50 are
American; at sea from India, 1s2, 900 bales.
LIVERPOOL BREADSrUFES MARkET-Mar.
ket generally very dull and dropping Flour-to eff
feet sales, Cd decline would be necessary. Wheat dc
Id "a I'd on inferior. but fine steady. Corn dull.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET Bee
in moderate demand. Pork firm but quiet. Bacon
more doing and partially Cd a Is higher. Lard in
request at 29s sd a 40s Cd. Taow active at Cd
a. Is higher North American Ais az ABS.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARkEr.-Ashes in
more demand; Pots Dos Cd az Dos. Sugar quiet but
firm. Coffee steady and firm. Rice shade lower
demandbetter. Spirits Turpentine, only private
sales Rosn quiet at Sos. Petroleum quiet at 2s Cd
Tor refnqir
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Sept 27.-Consols
closed at $751; q 93s for money.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

EATON BOARDING SCHOOL FOR BOYS
We would call the attention Of parents, who
are intending to send their boys away to
school, to the advertisement of II. M. Eaton
q Son in another column. The Eaton Board
ing School is too well known to need COM
mandatory notice, and we will simply say to
persons interested that it is worth their time
to look into the advantages furnished by this
institution before deciding to send their boys
elseWhprp
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

CINCINNATI, Oct. 7.
A General Court Martial has been in session
here this week trying parties lately arrested
on charge of fraud against the Government.
1t is understood that the case Of Capt. IL. w.
Hunt will be brought before the Court soon.
A court of inquiry was called for by Capt.
Hunt, and refused. The statement made by
the Associated Press in July last, that Capt.
Hust was arrested for appropriating Govern
ment funds to his own use is incorrect
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

T. STEREoPHAN.-No one who has any taste
for the true and beautiful in nature and art,
can fail TO be interested in the Stereophan.
BY it the world, photographed, is so presented
to our vision, that we seem almost in reality
DO be looking upon the very places the artist
beheld when he took the view; and we might
almost say, that by it we can form better
idea of the different places visited than we
would were we to go in person, because the
artist guide puts Us in positions better than we
would choose for ourselves. Among The places
visited last evening, were the avorite resi-
dences of Victoria, and we were permitted,
without the Lord Chamberain's leave, not
only to look on the outside but to go within.
The pieces of statuary were also particularly
beautiful, and especially that OF the Greek
slaye-Powers masterpiece. There will be
an entire change of programme this evening.
Travellers will have an opportunity to visit
tonight, by the aid of the Stereophan, among
other places, the following: Buckingham Pal
ace; Green Saloon, Buckingham; Houses of
Parliament; two views of Windsor Menai
Suspension Bridge, Wales seven bridges over
the Seine, Paris; the Bourse; the Hotel of
Invalids; Tuileries; Panorama of Toledo,
Spain; Palace of Prince Royal, Ball and Throne
Rooms, Berlin; Museum of Thorwaldsen with
Statutes of Thorwaldsen, Byron, Ganymede
and the Eagle, and Pope Plus VII; Cathedral
and Campo Santo, Pira; Naples and Vesuvius;
Vatican Museum; Great Pyramid and Sphynx:
Niagara; Capitol at Washington; Gen. Scott
in the entrance of his Library at West Point;
Statutes of Diana, the Huntress, Earl of Chat
ham, William Shakespeare; Bust Of the Saviour;
Mount Sinai and the Cedars of Lebanon.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

PERsoNAL.-J. Hall Boyd Esq, the gen.
tlemanly clerk of Mr.. Corser-while the lat
ter was Superintendent of the Grand Trunk
Railway-retires, with Mr.. c., from position
he has occupied for a number of years, and
which he has filled with fidelity to the trusts
committed to his charge. Mr.. Boyd not only
has the appreciation of Mr.. Corser, but that
also of the Directors and General Manager of
the Company.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

PRIzEs FOR RIFLE SHooTING.-A mistake
occurred in our paragraph in reference to the
kfe shooting match to take place during the
coming fair. For the first prize, telescope and
open sight rifles at rest, each individual is to
find his rife.
For the second prize, off-hand shooting. the
Societies will furnish rifles.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

SB-Mr Samuel Pond, agent for Duprez &
Green's Minstrels, is making great prepare
tious with his mammoth posters about the city
for the 10th and 10th of this month at new
City Hall. We notice that the company still
retain many of the old favorites, for instance,
Mr.. l. E. Green, the unrivaled mocking bird,
imitator, balladist and comedian. The COM
pany has Away met with success in this city,
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

DAHLIAs.-Admirers of these snowy an
nuals will be- well repaid by visiting the gar
dens of Mrs. Fraser, on Pearl street. Mrs. F.
has every variety of the dahlia in bloom, and
they are Of the most brilliant colors and per-
feet Development Mrs. F. viii accept our
thanks for magnificent boquet sent to the
Press establishment.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08
MATTERS BOUT TOWN.
United States Circuit Court.
CLIFFORD, j., PRESIDING.

In the case of Whidden and wife VS.. lnhabi-
tants of Hiram, which was given to the jury
Tuesday evening, the jury did not agree upon
a verdict until O'clock Wednesday morning.
They came into Court and rendered a verdict
for plaintiff, assessing the damages at s996.o0.
The Jurors were then discharged from any
further attendance, and Court adjourned to
Thursday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

grThe Dry and Fancy Goods Clerks are
requested to assemble at the old City Hall this
evening, at Z o'clock, to see what arrangements
they can make about closing their stores even
ings. Per order.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Ninety-thr
thousand feet of land, extending from Wash
ington street to the promenade, owned by the
heirs of the late Joseph Thaxter, ESQ.,, was
sold at auction yesterday by E. NJ. Patten. 1t
was purchased by 7. W. O'Brien, Esq, at two
and quarter cents per foot. The gravel on
the lot is worth more than the price paid for it.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08
H'R Let

INCUR OFFICES. single or in suites, over Store:
Il Nos. l52 and l5i Exchange street. opposite the
International House. Apply on the premises TO
oc2 diff +. s. HATCH.
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ASSIGNEES' SALE
saw Mills, will Sites, Timber,
Land, &c.


ON the premises at sat Harbor. County of H.b.
=. - axl on wednesday!the l4th of October next
private SALE oil the Land Land covered with water
slkis and Mill privileges, formerly belonging to
aHssrs McFarlane & Co.. situate at the Fast Brsnch
$50 ealed of Sheet Harbor in the county of Hafax.
The property consists of about 1000 Of Timber
Land, upon which are camps and dams for stream
driving; alp, q Mill with single and single
machine, situate about five miles from the Harbor
also, about 20 acres of Land at the mouth Of the
River, upon which there is wharf and store small
unfinished cottage, and cook house.
Also, small piece of Land at the mouth of the
river, upon which the large mill stands. This is sub
Ject 70 ground rent of $40 per annum. This mill
contains a single saw and gang, and edger and trim
mer; also lah machine; and is capable of CUTTING
IRON NJ. ~ 70 70 Thousand feet of lumber per day.
as they lie.
Terms-a deposit of ten per cent on the property
being knocked down; balance to be paid on comple-
ton OF the title. For further particulars apply TO
w. NJ. GRAY. 139 Hoflis street, Haiifax.
ALEX FRASER, Sheet Harbor, n s.,
septzz tocfio Assignees.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

Gg-Duprez e. Green's popular New Or
leans Minstrels-and Ghost-are announced
to appear at new City Hall, in this city, two
evenings, Oct 10th and Goth. lit octs
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08
ATTE NTIONI
M. MCCARTHY,
Boot and Shoe Maker,
Has removed from No. % Temple street to
NO. DC EXCHANGE STREET,

TN sTURDIvANT's BLoCK,l
XTHERE he will continue to manufacture first
w class work of all kinds for Gentemens and
Ladies wear. Also Military work of all kinds such
as Riding. Marching, Dress Parade, Fatigue and
Garrison Boots. all of which will be made of the
best imported stock, and made by the best workmen
in the city. Mr.. NJ. intends that his work shall not
be second TO any in the United States. Special at.
tentioR giUen TO Ladies' Walking Boots. In connec-
ton with the above will constantly be found stock
of first class ready made work.
He would return thanks TO his numerous custom
for their liberal patronage, and hopes by strict
attention to business to still retain them and make
a host of ones. Repairing done Nth neatnesss
and dispatch
N. b. No DIsAPPoINTMENrs.
NJ MCCARTHY
sepl7 eod2m No. 96 Exchange ST., Portland
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

SoUTHwARD.-Mr. T.. d. Harmon, for many
years trader in this city, has gone into bust
ness in Virginia, whittier he has removed his
family
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08
Municipal Court---Oct. 7.

Martin Ryan, for drunkenness and disturb
ance, was fined three dollars and costs, which
he paid.
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BARLEY WANTED.
The highest price paid for Barley BY
j Ohm B h A ID L e ",
II York Street, Portland.
Sept % d&w
Information Wanted

nF JOHN RYAN, from the County of Tuprarie
" Ireland who has n sister married to Thomas
Clark in Boston. Hbis supposed to reside in this
State. Address JOHN CARROLL.
oc6 d5t&wlt'l6 Daily Press Once.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08
Real Estate for Sale or to Rent.

49, The Farm formerly owned by John
AN y Mountfort, living in South Gray,
containing 100 acres, 60 of it improv-
ESiH llE!tGS41r red the remainder wood and timber
well fenced with stone wall Good
buildings and enough of them. Two hundred apple
trees in good condition. For particulars enquire Of
ELIAS MoUNrFORT. on the premises.
Alss, the Brick Building in Portland. situated on
Fore and Chatham streets. augl2 tfd& VS.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

GB-W call attention to the advertisement
OF Mr.. A. G. Lewis, who has opened new
Ficture Gallery at No. IL Market Square.
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08

I OTIS with a large water front. suitable for ship
IL yards or other manufacturing business within
quarter of mile of Portland line and adjoining
ne Grand Trunk Railroad for sale or to lease ON the
most favorable terms. Apply 10
JAS. K. LUNT s Co, los Middle Street.
oct5 d4w
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Store for Sale.

fuNHE four-story brick Store in Free Street.-The. 6
IL in the Free Street Block-next east of Tolford s.
Enquire of ii. T. MACHIN, Calf Block, or
apSistf +. BARNES, SAL Middle Street
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AUCTION SALES.
E. NJ. PArTEN, Auctionoer-ohice ~ Exchange 81
Dwelling and Land on Cumberland
street sat Auction.

On Thursday, October 8. at IL NJ on the premises
VIII be sold the House and Lot No. rs Cumberland
pctweeh Locust and Smith streets This house is
modern butt, OF the best materials and finished in
the most thorough manner 1t contains nine good
size rooms, conveniently arranged, gas throu vbout
good furnace, with hard and soft water i'm a6und.
ance 1t is in all respects of the most desirable
residences ON the street. Can be examined at any
time previous to sale. Lot about 30x90. sep2D
The Portland daily press., 1863-10-08
House for Sale.

HOUSE No. SO Chestnut street, lot about
AssA AZ by 20; centrally and pleasantly situated
..sm For particulars inquire at the premises from
l.sA&A to daily. oct5 If
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CaDitnIists.

VOuR attention is invited TO an examination OF
i some of the most important and valuable inven-
tons of the nineteenth century; important and val.
uable because they combine great money ana a
bor-saying principle There never were those arti-
ces better suited for parties in or out OF business TO
make monsi,Sg than we now have the pleasure Of
small inv..x1Afs Curiosity do not rant,
but men oN5isfhess, who, with few hundred doll
lars cash in hand and who mean business, can make
from S5O TO 5000 every 500 invested Please
call and be satisfied of the above, at the INVENT
ORs' EXCHANGE, 22s CONGRESS STREET.
oct5 lw
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GUNS, ~ RIFLES,
REvoLvERs, T~ AND
All the Accompaniment.
Fl Shing II ackleI
The BEST Assortmentin the City.
&. L. BAILEY 80 AZ Exchange Street.
ap27 iseodtf
For Sale.
Boquets and Cut Flowers,

FUNERAL wREATHS AND CROSSES, taste
l. fully arranged and made TO order al my estab
lishment, corner of North and Montreal streets
Munjoy Hill.
ALBERT DIRWANGER Florist
septl9 eod3m
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WANTED.

1.-TWO Good Workmen accustomed to Tin Plate
and Sheet Iron Work can lind employm ent at
good wages by applying to
o. NJ. & d. w. NASH
Portland Sept. IL, 1853. d& 3w
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TO THE AFFLICTED !!
DIR. w. N. DEFINING,
Medical Electrician,
No. III Clapp's Block.

CORNER OFCONGRESS And Elm STREETS,
MOULD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
w Portland and vicinity. that he has been in this
and curing persons in such short space of time that
the question Is often asked do they stay GRgfd To
this question we will say that all that d0Q0 stay
cured we will doctor the second time for nothing.
This. with the success have met with, is Q sure
aarantes INA, our Services are sppIeeaiea. There
shall not stay long enough to give the test will
re say that we shah stay in this city at least until
DIR. b. has been practical ELECTRICIAN for twenty
years. and Is also regular n aduated physician.
in the form OF nervous or sick headache; neuralgia
in the head neck, or extremties; consumption when
in the acute stages or where the lungs are not ull
involved; acute or chronic rheumatism, scrofula. hip
Of the spine. ' contracted nlees distorted mbs
palsy or parnaiy,,s ST. yliss Dance, osaness STAN.
ton, constipation and liver complaint pileswe cure
every case that can be presented; asthma bronchi-
it's structures Of the chest, and all forms of female
complaints.
ny ELECTRICITY
The Rheumatic the equity, the lame and the laxy
leap with joy, and with the agility and elastic
ity of YOUTH the heated brain 10 cooled; the FROST
bitten limbs restored, the uncouth deformities
moved faintness converted to yigor, weakness to
strength the blind made TO see, the deaf to hear and
the palsed form to move upright; the blemishes Of
youth obliterated the accidents Of mature life
an active circulation maintained.
DIES
Who have cold hands and feet; weak stomache !:
lame and weak backs; nervous and sick headache /;
dizziness and swimming in the head. with indiges
ton and constipation of the bowels pain in the sid
and back; lercorrh9a. Tor whitesl; falling of the
womb with internal cancers; tumors, polypus, and
all that long train diseases will lind In Electric
ity a sure means Of cure. For painful menstruation
too profse menstruation. and all of those long line
of troubles with young ladies Electricity Is certain
specific and will In short time restore the sufferer
TO the vigor of health.
rY-He hare Electro Chemical apparatus for
extracting Mineral Poison frum the system, such %
Mercury. Anthony, Arsenic. sc. Hundreds who
are troubled with stiff joints, weak backs and vari-
GUS other difficulties. the direct cause Of which, in
nine out of ten the effect of poisonous drugs
be restored to tural strength and vgor by the
of from five TO eight Baths.
Once hours from s o'coek A. NJ to p. NJ; II to
8: and to 8 p. NJ.
Consultation Free. jy1i ised1