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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

agents of the Northwest. Sold BY druggists every
where. Manufactured by McKeone Van IIaagan d
,o, " south Front street. Philadelphia, ana Chas.
Mcheone, W Barclay ST., New York. rp2s Gm
MUJAViRO is the name, (probably Russ
sian,) OF the most delicious Perfume that
ever came in contact with our Olfactory
Nerves. We recommend every one to try
1t. For sale by all the principal Druggists.
daily Boston Tareier.
METCALFE's RHEUMATIC REMEDY contains
as much virtue as forty bottles Of many 9th.
or medicines. and will instantly cure Nerv-
Gus Headache. Neuralgia, &c. Try it,
Stevenson d Uarnahan, Agents, Davenport,
Iowa.
man went into saloon the other mosn>
ing to get what he called an "eyc.opcner"
The ECLECTIC Cleanser is the great eye.
opener Of the age; that is, it opens peoples
eyes . the fact that cleaning can b. done
cheaper, in less time, aud with less la
Dor, by its use, than by any other pro.
cess
Sold by all druggists and grocers.
D.m1Dcsmm msi's Specific Gnr Rhcu.
snmstsssn. liOMf. nnd Neuralgia.
DIR. McMur,ay was Assistant Surgeon U.
). A., during the late war, and had charge
OF the Military Hospital in St. Louis, where
he had IN opportunity to test the Specific
in oil the forms Of rheumatism and Ncural-
gia: Please notice what lie says
Sr. Louis, July 2Oth, 1866.
Jso. II BLOOD, ESQ Dear Sir II EN-
brace the present occasion, 10 thank YOU for
the donation of six dozen bottles of I.allc-
mand's Specific for the bcceiit OF sick SOL
dicrs. After becoming acquainted with the
ingredients ] did not hesitate moment to
give it fair trial. The result surprised
and pleased me. In every case Of chronic
rheumatism its effects were perccptible in
thirty hours, and it invariably cured the pa,
tcnt. ! have had a large number Of cases
Of rheumatic opthalmia while attending in
the military hospitals Of ST. Louis, many Of
which had beer treated by eminent occu-
lists without success In private practice
have proven its wonderful power in the
above named diseases. ! regard it as the
Great Medicine for those diseases, and do
not hesitate to recommend it to the public.
Wx A. MoMuRRAy, NJ. d.,
Late Acting Assistant Surgeon, U. S. A.
Printing, the EAR. prcservativc of all
arts" has found no more efficient assistant
than the Eclectic Cleanser" II cleans
type and rollers with xonderful quick ness
and thoroughness, leaving no dregs or sed>
mcnf, as is the case with every other CONS
pound yet tried
Sold by all druggists and groccrs.
MEXICAN ArrstRs
When Mcxdo shall fall into Uncle Sam's hands,
The Mexican Floral Gem.
Extract of Sweet Opoponax.
Shall Perfume the World
Already the beauties of Pats and London are en-
chanied with Smith'r perfume,
Extract OF Sweet Opoponax.
Il. II. SMITH CO, Manufacturers Of Floral Per
fumcry, New York. Entered according to law
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10
State, County and Schsel Taxes,
FOR THE YEAR neoO.

Have been placed in my hands for collection !;
and II at all of said taxes now due and paws
Bile at the office Of the County Treasurer, 10 the
Court House.
+. K. FLUKE,
nov5-d3w6w4t County Treasurer.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

SCOTT II q u = e,
Corner llnrrlsOm 4 Frona Streets,
Davenport, Iowa.
r J. HUMPHREY, Proprietor. Free .
- uihus To and from the House. sep2sm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

Pure Con LIVER OIL
This estimable remedy has gr in dsrepute among
many from III. nsusecus and rcpulsve articles sold
under :he name of Cod Liver Oil
Basard 4 CssweIl's Cod Liver IL III manufactured on
the coast from fresh selected livcrs. I. is sweet
cream, ard is easily retained iy the delicso
stomach. Sce manufacturers,
CAswELi., MACK & CO,
New York.
Sold by al! Druggists feb29-deod
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10
Rr.Afev,e Drplex Elliptic Skirt.

VERY FLEXIBLE, FOLDED EASILY
Y when in use 10 occupy small space ma. !.
king the most Agreeable Skirt worn. In sh
sizes, at wholesale and Retail Dy r-ccr,c
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

MANurAcrukiNG TO ORpER-Sam Perry,
at No i5 Brady street, invites the attention
Of the public to the splendid assortment oh
Gents Furnishing Goods which he las now
on hand. consis ing Of every recent style and
color He is also manufacturing to order in
the mos; finished mannncr, having the best
outter in the city in his employ. II you
want an elegantly fitting suit of clothes that
will wear well, drop in at the old stand.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10
RreAI.v,s nuniex Elliptic Skirt.

VyERY FLEXIBLE FOLDED EASILY
Y when in use 20 occupy a small space . ma,
king the most Agreeable SKIRT worn. In all
sizes at wholesale and Retail by
~ " ~ y WHISIER
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

BASE BALL MArcn.-Al about nine O'clock
this morning, tho Quick Step Base Ball
Club of Rock Island reached the Scott Club
grounds, corner Of Sixteenth and Ripley
streets, where the Mississippi Club awaited.
The game commenced Immediately, and con-
tinued three hours and three quarters
The Quick Steps tailed 22, and the Missis.
sippi boys 50. Victory won by the latter,
and the second onc within the last few
weeks
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10
Paw Your Taxes.

NTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
IN Tax Payers Of Scott County, that the tax
lists for the
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

LOOK OUT FOR THE SHOOTING STARs.-'As
has been previously announced the regus
lar semi>occasial pyrotechnic display, under
the direction Of Dame Nature herself, takes
place sometime between tonight and next
Monday or Tuesday morning. The heavens
will not fall, but the stars will, in most bril-
liant and startling quantities. The last
display was ON the evening Of tho 9TH of
November, 1888, and rs the exhibition 10
advertised TO take place every thirty three
years, our readers may be on the qui rice for
the finest spectacle Of their lives. The CO.
lestial Museum may be day or two ahead
of time, or little behind time, as the case
may be, SO constant vigilance will be the ad-
mission fec. We nope no excitablc indi
vidual will believe the worli is to be burn
ed, as such thing has never ye; happened
as far as history can be depended on.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

MErCALFE's RHEUMATIC REnEDY contains
as much virtue as forty bottles Of many 9th.
or medicines. and will instantly cure Nerv-
Gus Headache. Neuralgia, &c. Try it,
Stevenson d Carnahan, Agents, Davenport,
Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10
Rrellev,e n.nlex Ellinlic Skirt.

UERY FLEXIBLE, FOLDED EASILY
Y when in use to occupy . small space ma
king the most Agreeable SKIRT worD. In all
sizes, ut Wholesale and Retail oy
urpzRERG GOODMAN co.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10
Bradlev,s Dunlex Elliptic Skirt.

NERY FLEXIBLE, FOLDED EASILY
Y when in use TO occupy small space--ms,..
king the most Agreeable SKIRT wUrn; IN "a; al
and Rat.I bv WADSWORTH 4 60.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

0URTuS HOUSE.
.ORNER OF IOWA AND FIFTH STREETS
4 DAVenport l0wa
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

JOHN MoRRissEY's ELEcrioN.-Whethe
John Morrissey is elected or not, is ques-
tion Of very little importance to those who
pur chase family groceries and provisions Of
Parks & Hosmer, corner Of Fourth and
Brady. Their assortment Of sugars, teas,
cofIees, canned fruit Of al kinds, spices,
soaps, candles, etc. ETC., is unlimited, and
having been purchased at the lowest caste
crn rates, are being disposed Of here in a
proportionate manner. You can save money
by dealing with this old and reliable firm.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

HILLS HAIR DYE, so cents, black or
brown instantaneous. natural. durable, beau
tiful. reliable. indeed the best in use, has been
before the public over fifteen years, Is the
cheapest, containing as much as the usual
dollar sizes. Depot No. 66 John street,
New York City. Sold by all Druggists.
patent medicine, perinmerv and fancy
goods stores everywhere. junell -dly
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

HEDGE PLANrs-We learn that l.. j. Bar
ton. dealer in Usage Orange plants. was
agrccably surprised this morning by recciv-
ing $4,000 worth Of contracts for Usage
Orange plants, al. Of which were taken since
the LIST Of last month, by his local agents.
spring setting will amount to $4,000 A
pretty good show for one season. There
ls no doubt but that the hedge plant can be
gown with success here as well as clsc-
where
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

or equivoca,ion The country inlorses the
action Of Congress, upholds the consu'u.
tional amend nent as the basis of compro-
mise, and explicitly declares the deinocr it,
IL marty unworthy OF IL, confidence.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

60 TO rnI Bssr.-tio to Bryant, Strat
ton L Mcrrilfs Davenport Commercial Col:
lcge. to get a thorough practical business
education, OF to become good sound tcle-
graph operator. For circulars address (en-
closing stamps) Bryant, Stratton 4 Merrill,
Davenport, Iowa. dwly.
SEE = woman in another column picking
Samburg grapes for Spcer's Wine. 1t 10 an
admirable article, used in the hospitals and
by the first class families in PARIS, London,
and New York, in preference to old Port
Wine. Il is worth trial, - it gives great
satie faction Jc4.d1v
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

Dem ,cratic gain in 1856 over 1865.
The total number Of representatives thus
far elected TO the fortieth congress (from
nineteen S.a;es) is 160, Of whom 80 are
Democrats and 100 Radicals.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-11-10

Rogers Fragrant Odonfoline, for the Teeth
and BREATH beauties the Teeth. does not in
jure the enamel and imparts rich fra
GRANGE to the breath. Chemists and Den.
lists certify to The harmless character of this
preparation, and to its efficacy in preserving
and cleaning the Teeth
Ask 70, Rogers Fragrant Odontoline and
take no other. Sold by all Druggists, Per
fumers. and Fancy Goods Dealers.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-12
THE FENIANS.
The commencement OF HFos,ilit;es

NEW YORK, April l0-A special despatch to the
Herald. from Eastport, Maine states that British
gun-boat has gone to st. Andrews Prominent
FenanS and the British Consul and the United States
Marshal are at the hotel here. Telcgraphic commu-
nicatiOn between st. Johns. New Brunswick, and
western destroyed last night by the Fenians
The garrison at Campo Belo has been increased and
earthworks thrown up. The inhabitants from the
border coming in here, and the city is crowded
with Fenans.
Fenian Convention is in session. There is very
bad feeling on both sides of the bay. Small arms and
rockets are continually being fired and there is a
perfect panic. Two British gunboats are reported in
the ofing. A Fenan vessel with howitzers and other
arms was prevented from leaving last night by the
customs officers. Frederickton On. b. despatch
says the British authorities are placing the frontier
in defensive state. Two companies of volunteers
have left for ST. Andrews. The lower House met this
afternoon, when it was announced that the members
OF the Government had resigned Mr.. WimOt (Op-
posion has been appointed by the Governor to form
new Government
Toronto special despatch states that the arrest Of
Murphy causes much excitement. The Secretary of
the Hlbernian Society has also been arrested. A
general search is being made for reasonable papers
and arms. Eight men armed. have been arrested at
Cornwall. The excitement is increasing.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-12
THREE CENTS.
AMUSEMENra


HOLIDAY STREET THEArRE.-Tbe plor oe"uo.
fy dunbar will be performed tonight for a.. Ina,
t'lhe' a"u we would earnestly advise an tboso ~
nave not seen Mr. Waack in his matcbIoss ;' ~
sona1on OF this character to go this evening T5o
Silondi1 manner in which the piece is got nm !. DO
SERVING Of all praise. Tomorrow night, NJ uoT
the eHleent stage manager, viii present his claim
for 5enehtn bill Of great attraction in wbi,h NJ
WaIlack will appear. ~ l.
THE SPHTNx.-A very curious and wonderful ,,o-
formanee is to be given at the Maryland Ips-ituto
next week. in connection with the entertainments f
Burgess. Pendergast. Hughes and La Rues' Min.
strelroupe. The Sphynx is said to be the mostnovel
mysterious and bewildering sensation of the dsy,
and those who know anything Of it say it IS utterly
indescrihable. and can only be appreciated when
seen. Our readers may look out for something IN
common.
IHE Circus AND MEyAGERIE.-The:e great attrac-
tlons still maintain themselves in public favor,
crowds daily visiting them, the good weather. so
great requisite in the case being all that could be
desired Give them a call, especially let the young
sters look in eDon the menagerie one of those won
ders of which childhood never tires.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-12
CITY COUNCIL.

WEDNESDAY, April II.
First Bronch.-A quorum of members were present
with James Y Ioung, Esq, President in the cboiT 1
Mr.. Henneherger presented a petition from p No
premises; referred. '-' ''-'
MIR; Stewart presented petition from james Me-
AIooHe, Tor permission to erect frame shed on his
premises: referred. 80 ~
Mr.. Ewat, from the Committee on Water. present.
ca report on the petition of s. Bridge and others
on tne sub!eGt OF supply of pure water for the cit
Inc Te1Ort claims that the completion Of Lake Chan
man alone will supply the required quantity of nnre
Water. res0lutlon adverse to any further consid-
MIR. keyser, of the Committee of Ways and Means
reported an ordinance fixing the levy for 1866 to,
gether with statement of the cOllectinre fo ieeg
The levy Is fixed at SD on every 800 of
property, seyen-ienths OF which will he adenuafa F
my pAS menu on al demands upon the city treasury
Nj Nlch9iis presented resolution adverse to the
petition OF Martin Hussey in relation to the erection
OF lime kiln; adopted.
Mr. kraft. from the Committee on Mn rkese yra
se9ted report with q resolution adverse 70 onv
chhNse h IN the law IN relation to the sale of goods il
Mr.: Jones called up the resolution authorizing the
erection OF hall over Lexington market between
fear ana Green streets, and appropriatng $500 for
d s!an ana drawing; adopted.
- Mr.. BruscuP called up communication from the
CITY CommlSSioner in relation to the Improvement
Of Parks Broadway; referred to the Commitfea nI
Parks. The Branch then adjourned.
Second Bruacb.-This Branch met at the ,,
quorum of members. '' -iiN
Mr.. Taylor called up tho resolution granting pe7-
mission to joseph H. Bond to erect brick building
iQr the manufacture of fireworks on the corner Of
ASSfEiderIE Sf. LEI street and Bradford alley; adopted
70 the application of Booze d Bro, asking permis-
street; laid over ~ - anu % AisH'
Mr. Burke submitted resolution to have gas mains
streets: adopted. ''- anu Lug eE
Mr.. Mr.. Bqrch called up the supplementary ordinance
aa9lnonzing and directing the Commissioners Of
finance TO issue bonds Of the city of Baltimore to the
amount OF ono hundred and fifty thousand dollars ~
meet the. disbursements required by the ordina nee
providing tor an increased supply of water to h cif
from jones Falls; passed -o '''S
Mr. Moore called ap the supplementary ordinance
providing for the appointment in JanuGry neXt bV
ne Mayor and City Council of anew board of School
O9mn'Ssloners. Upon motion it was made the order
Of the day for tomorrow afternoon. '-0 ''O'1
oo MI Nails al called up the rsoution providing for tho
Bond street and Broadway; adopted. 0'-
The Braneh then adiourned
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-12
pROCEGDENGS OF the COURrs

TUESDAY. April II, 1866
Criminal CoWr.-Hon Judge Bond.-George G.
M9und, states Attorney, prosecuting.
John Finley and Joseph Morgan, coIored aroos-
sorry 10 the larceny OF one gold watch valued som
ana other articles total value of 5000 from William
hose; quasheI by States Attorney Fr.ncis G,';rrn
lhe, three separate indictments, each charging him
WIN the sale OF hQuor on Sunday; POSTPONED owls
hrsch, indicted for the sale of iiauor on Sunday.
tried and found guilty. Lewis B. MubI two senero Ie
indictments. one for the saIe of iquor on Snndav
ana one Tor the sale of liquor to minors: pOstDOned
Alfred Kane. colOred, charged with tigamy bv mar
rying Mary Ann Murray; partly heard and 1osfponed
10 Monday next Mary q. Reasin, celored larceny
OF one slI dress, valued nj S25, from Samuel Satter
held; tried and found guilty. Julius Cesar King
colored larceny Of one gold watch and other articles
valued at s9JO, from VIM. Rose tried and held under
curia
Alfred Jones appeared with Philemon Skinner and
Thomas Mcliugh with Michael Cochran, and gave
pail IN the sum Of $500 each for their appearances at
court. Court adjourned to Friday next.
court Of Common Pieas-Hon. Judge KinR--Ed-
ward heat and George Scott vs.. The BaltimO,a and
ONO kHroad Company judgment by defanIt for
want of plea. ' AO'
g: [. Belyin VS.. Hannah Hooper; Judgment b, cor-
tesslon tor $780, and costs.
anthony vs. Henck VS.. John R. Ridgely; Judgment
BY confession. e''' '@s I4-S
Charles Goddard VS.. Patrick Gibson; before report-
eai verdict III favor OF plaintiff for S7S.
Assignment from 573 to Alb inclusive
, tinted States Circuit Court.-Ion. Judge Giles
hoberL i. Douglass VS. schooner Ocean. Before re-
'ortcd- Action Tor damages. Libel dismissed with
costs. Court adjourned to this morning.
- Orpbans' Colrt.-Judges Audoun, Supplee and
lonman.-Letters of administration were granted
10 Hugh Bradley on the estate of Marriott Rivers
S.aDerior CoUrt.Ilon. Judge Martn.-Baker VS.
Naicott-betore reported; jury OUT.
Same assignment as before reported.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-12
From Nashville,

NASHVILLE, April 10.-Brevet Brig Gen. Robert E.
Clay. Deputy Quartermaster General, has been as
signed to duty here as Chief of the Quartermasters
Department of Tennessee relieving Captain A. R
Eddy.
fire occurred last night on the corner of Church
and Vine streets, destroying a number of wooden
buildings. Loss $4,000.
The Chamber of Commerce has sent to the starving
people of Alabama over $4,000 worth of provisions
The Central States Association of Dental Surgeons
met to-day.
Major Blacken, who conducted the prosecution Of
the infamous Champ Ferguson, is retained as coun-
sci for Henry Bruner. whose trial commences to.
morrow.
III. B. Boyce, of Kentucky. an alleged party in the
Government frauds, has arrived here and has been
placed under $4,000 bonds. which he procured, and
was released.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-12
Reported for the Daily Commercial. /
State Temperance Convention.
SECOND DAY.

SECOND DAY.
Ibis body was again in session YESTERDAY in tns
lecture room Of the Charles street NJ E. Church. A
preamble and resolutions were adopted recognizing
lntemperance one of the great evils in our conn
try, and pledgng the members of the Convention tn
use their best efforts for its suppression The resolu
lons establish permanent society, to be called tho
Total Abstinence League of the State of Maryland
and the District of Columbia. include the form
OF pledge locate the parent society in Balti-
more where 1t will meet quarterly in JauuGry April
July and October, and design the establishment OF
auxiliary leagues IN connection with every Sabbath
School and Church in the State and District.
The following preamble and resolution were also
adopted:
- Whereas, It is openly declared and generally hs
neyed that the liquor sellers combined with in6deIs
ana enemies of the Sabbath are raising LARGE Snms
OF money to influence and control the nominotiop oF
candidates for the next legislature and To sennre
the election ot the same. with the avowed object OF
preventing any restraint upon the sale of lonor eS
peclally upon the Sabbath day, and who will also
vote for the repeal of the law known as the Sunds
therefore
Reso'Drd, That this Convention does call another
vetuoh 70 meet IN TINS city on the 10Th day of
augusL =, lor me purpose of securing for eandi-
dates men who will vote to sustain said law and tins
save our city and State from that lawlessness and
] TLne %nlen h9s everywhere attended the selling of
Resq1red, That the ministers of the Gospel in the
state be requested during the month Of Nav -,
preach on the subject of Temperance and the 3uty
OF maintaining and preserving the Sabbath. ''
, The Convention having heard from Dr. G. G NJ
ROBERTS statement in regard to the Inebriate Asy
um,, in which he states that at least every thiTd
hlnlly IN the community is afflicted either drecflI,
Or ndreetIy % R IN the drunkenness of some one mem
per, and the Legislature having given the Asyi1m
All corporate authority care for those entrusted -
them the Convention most earnestly recOmme1ded
the Asylum to the sympathy and immediate support
OF the community.
l. was also
ResotUed, That tho Executive Committee take
measures Immediately to procure an agent and get
up Temperance paper.
Inc Convention then proceeded to an election of
officers, and the following were chosen:
g. c. NJ. Roberts, President; L. W. Buding and DR.
John Fisher, Vice Presidents; N. Noys, RECORDING
Secretary; r. I. Smith, Corresponding Secretary.
Thos. Myers. Treasurer. Financial Committee-J
NJ. Lester, g. ". Taylor, N II. Crawford, L. R. Wool
er, DR.. Y. W. Culum. Executive Commttee-Rey
A. B. Cross, Rev. II. SIicer, D. D., Dr. Joel Hopkins
Rev N. j. B. Morgan. D. D., Rev. John McCron D.
d. james n. Lester, Rev. VIM Reese Rev. G. T.
Nice, Thos. Trotten, Rev. C. A. Reed Alex Apple-
garth, Rev. John Musson.
After The election the convention adjourned.
Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-12

s T.-1S60.-X-The amount of Plantation Bitters
sold in year is something startling They would
I'LL Broadway six feet high, from the Park to 4th
street. brakes mandatory is one of the insttu-
the rocks in the Eastern States with his cabalistc
3. T-lS6O-A;," and then got the old granny legis-
of nature which gives him the monopoly. We do
not know how this is, but do know the Plantation
Bltters SELL as no other article ever did They are
USED by all classes OF the community. and are death
on Dyspepsia-certain. They are very invig0rating
when langdld and weak and a great appetizer
saratoga spring Water, sold by all Druggists