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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
The Temperance Party.

Temperance, as a political issue. has
proved total failure. The tbirl party
which was organized in many states up
on a prohibition platform, has come to
grief in every instance. The ball was
opened in Maine, early in the season,
AMI was closed in Minnesota on the sec
of November. In Maine tue prohib
iticnisls gained two or three members of
the legislature and nothing mora. In
Minnesota thei. ticke; fares still worse.
The candidate for Governor, Rev. Daniel
Cobb, will probably receive 1900 votes.
in all, while the balance of ths Tempe
rance state ticket viii not receive to ex-
coed 1000 votes, all told. The move
ment has failed to create as much as a
ripple upon the surface Of politics, and
the result Ct the election in Minnesots
proves, il it proves anything, that the
people regarded the movement as in
furious and treated it wi a.ssptempt.
The friends AID advocates Of tempe
rance, in Wisconsin, with commendable
good sense stood aloof from contest
that was sure to result in their utter de-
feat. They kept their organization out
of politics, saved their self-respect, and
retained their efficiency to promote the
good cause.
Intemperanec IS n moral and social
rather than a political evil, and the de-
mon must be resisted by moral and so
cial influences But, if reform is to be
agitstod at the polls, let it be done IN
communities in the eection Of local off
GERS. For instance, If the temperance
people of Prescott wish TO prohibit the
sale of intOx Gazing drink, they should
next spring elect Mayor AMI board OF
aldermen who will not grant licenses to
PETAL the stuff as beverage. We shall
then have, in fact, prOhibitOry la~ in
actual operation. The election of tenn
perancc Q vernon, however, would have
no more effect N prohibiting the sale of
liquor than the man in The moon. We
would have the Influence Of his example
and that IS all. IGie,npe!ance INST be
met and fought in society, in The individ
ual. II the stream IS to be purified
fIst cleanse the fountain head.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Pierce County COurt--In Pro-
hate

In the matter of the last will and tesla
mebt of Sylvester Sherman, deceased.
ON reading iand filing an instrument in
" writing. purport.ng to be the last viii
and testament of Sylvester Sherman, late of
River Falls, in said county, deceased. and al
so the accompanying petition Of A. Weld Of
Pierce county, representing among other
things that The said Sylvester Sherman. late
ly died at River Falls. in said county. that
said instrument is the last viii and testament
of said deceased. and that be. the said petit
tioner, is the identical A. p. Weld. named
and appointed in and by sand last will and
testament executor thereof, and PRAYING that a
day be appointed for hearing the proofs OF
said last will and testament.
1t il ordered that the proofs Of said instYu.
nent be heard before the judge of this court,
on Monday, the sixth day of December. 1863.
at ten O'Clock, A NJ, at his office in the city of
Prescott
And it is further ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested, by
publishing a eopv of this order. for three
weeks SUCCESSFULLY, prior 10 said day of hear
ing, in the Prescott JOURNAL. newspaper
printed at Prescott. in said county.
30 3w WILLIAM HOWES,
Dated Nov. LIST, 1868. County Judge.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Eifg .HUrsh0E.

The city council has recog Oized the
necessity of a city marshal, and made it
a salaried offics,-s5O per month. We
understand Mr.. LEAvIrT. the present in
cumbent, has proved very efficient and IS
well deserving the position. The pay is
none too large if be performs the duties
faithfully, remaining " on duty" both day
and evening during the cold weather
guarding the interests eff his employers
the citizens Of Prescott.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Ho,c Miner sCas Defsafed.

An amusing incident occurred 10 Cliff
ton on election day, which indicates raih-
er I" sharp practice" at the polls and per-
petrates first class joke upon . Young
man of modest mien, who resides in this
city. He went to the polls in Clifton 10
help his friend MINER in an electioneer-
ing way. This was the stamping
ground of SMITH, MINERS opponent for
School Supt., and our hero had to beard
the lion in his den. He went in man
fully and the contest waxed warm. So
fierce was the struggle every ballot
deposited was torn half in twain. SMITH
thought MINERS friend was getting more
than his share of the votes, and resorted
to strategy to head him of. Noon came,
the polls were closed and SMITH invited
his foe to smoke the peace pipe and par
take of his hash. His invitation was ac-
cepted and they went arm-in arm to the
house. SMITH ushered his guest into
the parlor and placed him in care of two
charming young ladies, who had special
instructions to entertain their charge in
their happiest manner till dinner was
ready. A short tina in the kitchen en-
ablcd CHARLEY to fix the dinner hour at
half past two. Securing lunch be dis
appeared out Of the back door and made
for the polls at double quick.
Two precious hours those bewitcling
girls played the agreeable with wonder
full effect. Our friend was in bis ele-
ment. Poetry, philosophy, wit, wisdom,
music, morals and medicine were ming
led in a mastery manner, and not a rip
pie disturbed the sparkling stream of con-
versation that flowed like silyery thread
along those golden hours. But he began
to be uneasy. 1t was getting late-no
signs of SMITH-no dinner. Time pass
ed on. In the meanwhile SMITH was
working like Trojan, making big votes
a. every lick, and just as the ballot of
the last voter present disappeared in the
box, counting another for SMITH. our
victimized friend hove 10 sight-just
from dinner. The result. in Clifton on
School Supt was, MINER 81, SMITH so.
No wonder SMITH was electedl
The hero of this affair il, Of course,
nameless here. In politics we think he
is republican. He may be a democrat,
but he has never Ben. Copp-ery, though
we fear he will be her eater.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORs.

Having disposed of my stock and business
TO Mr.. j A. Randall desire to adjust all un-
settled accounts with my former customers.
| can be found at any time at my house next
door to the shop All outstanding accounts
due me must be paid by the LIST day Of De-
cember next. or they will be placed in the
hands of an attorney for collection.
/ am thankful TO my customers for the gem
erous patronage they have extended to me in
the past. and | can recommend my successor
Mr. Randall, as a man worthy of confidence
and custom. G F. ECKSTEIN.
Prescott, Sept. 9th, 1859. 6w.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Local .JOftfn gS.

Thanksgiving next Thursday, 18th.
Potatoes in this section arc not rot
ting so extensively as farmers at first an
ticipated they would.
-PHILIP FrzPATRIcK, OF Oak Grove,
while in town the other day, had $40
overcoat stolen from his wagon by some
miserable cuss of thief.
We are informed by men who know
whereof they affirm, iha; at this season
of the year, no such stage of water as it
now contains has been known in the
Mississippi river for the last Is years.
.suInls1I uoI1asI4 SuIAIsosT
sITUAA psIBsdds sq So ToopsmO0 uqoc
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The St. Paul Pioneer comments upon
the political situation of this senatorial
district during the late canvass as follows:
The election of Mr.. Ives (Dem,) in
the 81. Croix Wis Senate district, is
conceded. His majority in Pierce coun-
ty is about 900, and he runs far ahead
of Comstock, the republican candidate,
in the upper counties, that stretch on.
ward and extend the district to Lake ST.
perior. And so, even there, as else
where, a great frand and outrugeIeturus
10 plague its inventors. Sam. Fifield
was defrauded out of that nomination
which Comstock received in the radical
district convention; and so the people
turned in and excited the democratic
candidate. We rejoice and triumph over
the result, and cali it q righteous iudg
ment. irrespective Of politics. Mr.: Ives
will be faithful anil honest legislator,
and the people while rebuking a poIili-
cal crime, have secured good represent
alive.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The Missouri Democrat. speaking Of
the fact that Andrew Johnson's friends
in the Tennessee Legislature have offered
a resolution declaring the election OF Hen
~ Cooper to tie U. S, Senate to be void.
says:
"This is very characteristic perform
ance. Scarcely any other man than
Andrew Johnson would consent to take
a seat in the Senate after having been AS
fairly defeated as be has been. But
Johnson will take anything. His respect
for the Legislature and the State is not
greater than his selfrespect, aud that is
small enough for all practical purposes.
If he could crawl into the Senate only
by squeezing through back window or
lying to doorkeeper, he would get in
IL possible. snake money, my son;
honestly if Won can, but at any rate
make money! was the advice Of father.
JohnsoI's motto is to get office; honestly
If he can, but at any rate to get Office.
If he fails, it will not be for the want Of
tricks to which most inen would be
ashamed to resort
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

&c. Reynolds to Mary r. Cox, 800 acres,
sc IL Union. $500 90.
q. r. Bracket TO Jas. A. Tozer, lot 1. in
Dix. 3. village OF Piver Falls. $3.50 90.
D. T. Otis 20 VIM. 3. Otis. undivided Il
oil lou acres in sect. ~, Union. S2OOCU
VIM. Ihurston to G. Bliss, 40 acres, sect.
II, rrimbelle. zoe. 90.
W. j. Carter toF. I've. lot I'm blk Ct
River Falls. 5000 90.
N. Wales to w. J. Carter, lot 5, blk. CT,
River Falls. 500 90.
Copp MaxsOn 10 John Ray, so acrea.
sect. 90. Oak Grove. $3.50 90.
q w. BROWN, Register of Deeds
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Insurance.


A policy Of Life Insurance is the next
best thing to title deed of farm. In
deed it depends upon the condition Of
the farm, its capacity for productiveness.
if the former is not a better investment.
And yet how few people have the cour-
age or foresight to secure eithsr. The
love of accumulation is or ought to ami
mate every person, not simply for its
own sake. but for the provisions of com
fort AID happiness furnished thereby
Divert but small share Of your aecu
mutations for the annual support of a
Life Policy aud you viii effect an i'm
mediate provision. in other words, that
which many struggle years to obtain,
subject to accident and disease and too
oftsn do not secure IN well fought life
The Coinps ay TO insure 10 is the Mar
haitian, whose aren't is B. N. MISER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
IStrayed or Stolen.

A brown mare, about or 8 years
old. s,rayed or was stolen from o. s .
HUrcHINsoS last April. She is sparely
built, right hind foot is white, has white
on belly caused by belly band. Any
person returning said mare or giving in
formation to the owner where she may
be found, will receive $25 reward. Ad
dress o. S. HUTcHISsoN, Pres oft, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The returns as far as received from the
district embracing Polk, Barron and
other counties, indicate the election Of
5. B. DRESSER, Of Osceola, republican
candidate for member of assembly, over
BABcocK the democratic nominee. This
is as it should be, and we hope the Off
cial returns will so decide.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
SIrayed.

EROM the subscriber, in the city of Pres
Il colt. three young calves-two red and
one white, with some red spots-twO of them
steers and one heifer. Also one two wear old
red steer, with the top of the right ear off
Any person giving any information of
them will be thankfully rewarded Address
Prescott JOURNAL Office, or
JOHN O'BRIEN
SO-4w Broad street
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The following are sales Of real esiste re-
corded for the week ending Nov. 9Th, 1863 I.
VIM. Shade to WA. Roberts and B z.
Vanhatta. 40 acres sec. 3, Trimbelle. $500 90.
Joseph Oils to W B. Otis part of 40
acres in section 5, Maiden Rock. $4,000.
Sarah Roberts to Edward Cotter blk. II,
Prescott. 500 90.
Wm.J. Ward 10 ]. A. Stirrztt, &C acres in
seat. 10, Trimbelle, S505O0.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Personal.

II. a. TAYLOR and SAM. FULLER.
ESD ], made us a hasty call last Sabbath.
They were on their way to La Crosse.
Miss. MARTHA CALDWELL started
for We. mont last Sunday, intending to
spend the wInter in that state.
We are glad to chronicle the return
of Mr.. A. T. CARROLL, who has been
spending few weeks among eastern
friends.
Mrs. P. V. WISE has disposed Of
ksr household goods, and last Monday
left for Missouri, where she goes to reside
with a sister.
Rev. WIN. GUILD failed to put in an
appearance last week as we were inform
ed he would. Unexpected business
affairs claimed bis attention and prevent
ed his return.
j. s. WHIrz, Esq, hss gone to
La Crosse, as counsel in the Gaze Of
Shattuck y. g. Town of Clifton. 1t is to
be tried before Judge BUM, this week.
Mr.. G, w. McMUaPaEY, of Clifton, has
also gone below to be present at the trial.
For all styles and patterns of wall paper.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The choicest and freshest bivaIyes Of
the season CHARLEY BoUGHToN keeps
constantly on hand. In his restaurant
you can have them served for you in
any style ut a moments notice. Old
Neptune never "shook up" better dish
of oysters than you can get there. All
lovers of that kind of fruit should give
CHARLEY call.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Dicine SerciceS.

Divine service will be held 10 the
Brick church on Thanksgiving day,
Nov. 18TH, at l04 o'clock, at which time
Rev. ]. D. SEARLEs may be expected to
preach. The several congregations of
the city and all people generally. are in
vited to join in the service.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Lyceati1i.

At the last meeting the prohibition
question was disposed of, and the follow
ing adopted for discussion next Friday
evening: RESOLVED, That the science of
medicine is superior to the science Ct CIV
il law. Mrs. MARSHALL was chosen
President. and Miss WINNIE WHITcoMB,
Secretary.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
II Little Dance.

Jos. REIcHERT, of the St Charles
hotel, INDUCED his friends in little dance
last Wednesday evening. A pleasa ut
party was present, and, it is said, all en-
joyed themselves with great zest.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Notice

GEALED proposals will be received
- through the pOst-ofice by The subscriber
until noon, Friday, Nov. 18th 1869, for the
delivery of forty cords of dry oak and rock
maple hollywood. straight and merchantable
at the School House. in Prescott, at such
times as the Board may direct. Each pro-
posal to include the kind of wood.
G. H MILLER
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

Senator Carl Schurz. in his recent trip
to the Pacific coast, examined carefully
into all the conditions of the Chinese i'm
migration problem. and has published
his conclusions in the st. Louis papers.
He says that, as n rule, the Orientals Wis
it this continent merely to sojourn and
not to settle. While over 10000 have
landed on our shores 10 the last 20 years.
at least 80 900 have gone back to Asia
in the same time, and even now they are
returning to their native soil at tho rate
of 1000 per ahnum. Gen. Schurz is
is therefore not inclined to feel appre-
hensive concerning the impending Mon
golian deIuge.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Farmers .fEfenfEOst !

You are requested to meet in the
Council Room, in Prescott. Saturday,
Nov. goth, at l o'clock, P. NJ, for the
purpose of organizing Farmers Club.
Every farmer who can possibly come,
should make it a point to be present.
Remember the date-one week from
next Saturday.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Special advertisements.
Taken LIN.

CTRAYED into the enclosure of the sub.
Oscriber, about the 18th of October. a RED
STEER CALF. The owner is requested to
call. prove property, pay charges and take
the same away. g. WRIGHT.
Clifton, Oct 81. 1869. 2s-4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
!Ssceef Cider.

GEO. NEWTON has our thanks for
suspicious looking bottle filled with spark
ling sweet cider, which he. has just re
ceiyd. GEORGE will! serve any body that
will call on him the same way-for a
" consideration"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
PREscOTT, Nov. IL, 1866.


MILWAUKEE,, Nov 9.
GRAIN-Wheat market weak at eI16c for
No. in tore and 871l for No. 2. do
Sales light.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The business of the above firm will be
carried on as usual at the old stand. by the
undersigned. who will be happy to see al Lis
old customers and as many new ones who
may favor him with their patronage.
Having large and entirely new stock di-
rect from the eastern markets, he hopes by
fair dealing to still merit share of the pat
rouage of the citizens of Pierce county,
which has been so liberaly bestowed upon the
late firm.
viii be glad 10 see every one even if they
are not in need Of anything.
30.4w Yours, DC.
W. II. WEIGH.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Mr.. Boutwell, and Specie Payments.

A telegram purporting to come from
Washington, and declaring that Secre.
tary Boutwell, contcmpIates the resump-
ton of specie payments on January ], is
pronounced by the Secretary as news to
him, though be says if Congress legislates
wisely specie payments may be resumed
at an early day. He is unwilling to pro-
phesy any particular date for such re
sumption.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Death of Commodore stewart.

The grim messenger is sending bis ar
rows relentles>ly among the worlds dis.
tinguished sons. Only yesterday we
heard that the oldest General in the ar
my was dying at Troy and to-day we
are compelled to announce the death of
the oldest officer of the navy. We refer
to Ad niral Charles Stewart who died at
Bordentown, N. J., at 3 O'Clock yester.
day afternoon. H
Admiral Stewart was born 10 Pbiladel-
phia in ITS and entered the navy IN
1898. After good deal of cruising and
some fighting. iu 1913 he became com
mander of the frigate Constitution ia
nous as s'Old Ironsides." On the decks
Of this ship he fought some terrible fights
as all the world knows. His memorable
fight with and capture Of the "Cyaue'
are well impressed upon the minds of all
the people. ln 1857 he was placed up
on the retired list Of the navy, but in
1859 was again placed on the active list
as senior flag officer. For several years
he was in command Of the Philadelphia
navy yard, bat retired in 1862 to his es-
tate at Bordentown, N. j where he has
since resided and where be yesterday
died. His name is one Of the most hon
ored in American history.-S.P Paul DIS.
Patch, sth inst.
River Falls gave an almost unanimous
vote for Mr.. Ives. 1t has heretofore
been an unsettled question whether Riv-
er Falls interests were with Prescott or
Hudson. Now the-vexed matter is set
tied. II is wells Hudson Times.
1t also settles the question Of fraud
charged upon the action of the late SEN
a:orial Convention. 1t is very well.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

COmstock 90. one vote 10 Prescott
S,Io1n never got a. badly denoralized
n Prescott. Oh, wicked Ct ty!-H~d-
soa Tines.
Don't keep sticking that vote at US.
It wasn't our fault We are sorry IT
happened 30, bat It can't be helped DOW.
We thou ght it would be clean thing,
but it was'nt-laits. Be charitable.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The largest stock of toilet articles in town
is kept at Welchs Drug store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

Ia this county the total vote at the
late election WAS 1880, of which Fair
child's majority was 444. Last fall
Pierce county polled 1889 vote. and
gave Grant s2s majority.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

Comstock ran better in this county
than we expected. He got lo2 votes all
told. Only 7S5 behind his ticket, that's
all.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

The New York Democrats now claim
$4,000 majority, and the judiciary clause
of the new Constitution. providing for
the appointment of Judges, is carried by
large majority. Greeley ran behind
his ticket in the country. the Radicals
substituting JEFF. Davis name. The
Democrats will at once proceed to gerry
mander the Senatorial districts.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Notice of DisOIutiOn.

TNHE copartnership hitherto existing be-
Il tween W. 6. Brill and W. H Welch.
under the firm name of Brill d Welch, is this
day Dissolved by mutual consent.
W. S BRILL,
W. II. WELCH
Prescott, Nov. 10, 1869.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Council Proceedings.
Council Hall. Nov. Ii

Council Hall, Nov. ], 1869.
Regular meeting-Mayor Dill in the
chair. Aldermen present .-Redmon.
HOLSTER. HaviIand, and Reichert. On
motion the rules were suspended and the
following bills were allowed in full:
P Armbuster days labor Broad st.-..-....s2 %
J. Reichert - With team. 9 80
Ira Peeslee filling gutter on Cherry st....... 90
George Newton setting post levee............. 25
w. II. Leavitt salary city narshal--..50 90
Flint Weber printing for city months 4c....20 IS
W. z. Gates qrs salary city clerk 90
Mrs. N. Foster of Pr. Steiner 20
On motion council adjourned to Thurs
day evening at o'clock.
w. R. GATES, City Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
TABULAR STATEMENT VOTES COUNTY.

dior STATE School
fAsanbh uniyse col supei d supaNi
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

Chief Justice Chase has decided that
a promissory note given in payment for
property purchased at Montgomery. Ala
hama. in 1864, when the authority of
the United States was excluded from that
part of the state, and the only currency
in use was Confederate treasury notes, Is
payable in Confederate notes alone, and
the United States courts possess no pow
er to enforce the same. The court also
ruled that contracts stipulating for pay
merits in that currency cannot he regard
ed as made in aid of foreign invasion as
in the one case, or of domestic insurrec-
ton in the other. They have NO neccs-
sary relations to hostile government,
whether invading or insurgent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12


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4iTord3s RrF
2IodE Lord
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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12

For all styles and patterns of wall paper.
go TO Welch's Pierce County Drug Store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
BOOK AND STATIONERY

Department. and have now on hand q selection o
school and religious books, and every variety o
sin az - PHILIP HAMMER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Condensed Election Returns.

As matter of conve nience to our
readers we give the vote and majority in
this county of the several candidates upon
the state aud county tickets as follows:
cOvERSoR
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-11-12
Jewelry, Clocks, Watches, ETC.,

Kept constantly Oh hand. Repairing Of all kinds
done promptly and at the most reasonable rates.
Ihavs also establisheda
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-05-15
SARSAPARILLA.

A CLEAR, SMOOTH SKIN and BEAU
TIFUL COMPLEXION follows the use OF
II EIAdBOLDS CONCENTRATED ExTRACTSAR-
SAPARILLA. :
IL removes Black Spots, Pimpless Moth
Patches, and all Eruptions of the Skin.