Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-05-04

TuE INvALip-A PEN PIoTURE.-See her pallid
couutenancc but short time ago the picture Of
rudy health. the envy OF the school and the pride
Of the household She was always welcomed by
her schoolmates, for her 1.-THE form and pleasing
disposition carried cheerfulncss into their ranks
Diligent, punctual and exemplary, ohedient and
graceful nj home, she won the hearts Of ALL But
alas. we are borrowed, Those rosy cheeks and
rudy lips are blanched by Consumption. The
voice once so enchanting in laugh and song is fec
bic husky aud supplanted by hollow cough
Let US approach her couch gently and take her
hand. Do not shudder because Of the feeble and
passionless grasp. The hand once 30 hearty and
plump is cmacisted, and shows bony outlines,
while the cords and tortuous veins are plainly
mapped upon the surface The pulse that bound
ed with REPETITION, carving vigor to tine whole
system and mparting life, beauty, vivacity, health
and strength. is delicate 10 The touch. The feeble
heart cannot propd the hin, scanty blood with
force Must we loose her while yet in her teens
Companions and friends gather around with words
of cheer and consolation, and depart with mostcn-
cd eyes and silent steps. Must we lose ber9 Mol
there is a relief We can stay this destroyer Of
our happiness, and not suffer the loss Of so bright
a gem. Something more is required now than
dietary and hygienic Observance, for nature calls
for aid and she shall have it. Take this pleasant
medicine. 1t is nvigorating. How it allays the
irritable cough, improves the appetite and diges-
ton, ard sends healthy Jingle through ;he frame.
The blood is enriched nervous force increased, and
the heart bounds with new impulse. See her
face brighten BY degrees; the coloris returning,
her voice is getting clearer, and pleasant words
are spoken. The strength altcrs yet, but is gain
ing. Let Us take her out in the warm sunshine
In short time She will be able to 60 without our
aid. a cheerful girl. This delightful medicine
must be God blessed. Its restoring health to our
loved one She is emerging from her sickness
swccter and nobler than before and DR.. Perce's
Golden Medical Discovery must have the credit.
II has raised her. Sold by frstclass druggists
everywhere.
THE LATEST SwINDLE.-Ccrtain sanctimonious
charlataus would fain persuade the world that dif
fusive stmulants have no medicinal value, and
that detestable slops, composed Of gripping acids
and drastic purgatycs, are better tones than the
finest vegetable ingredients combined with the
purest and mellowest products OF the still. But
this sort Of thing won't 60 down. The stomach OF
cur common sense rejects it, IS the physical stom-
ach of every msn with an uudeprayed palate re-
iccts, with loathing and adherence, the nauseous
denominations, free from alcohol" which Hum
bugs are trying to thrust down the threats Of Ten
pcranco Invslids under the pretense that the filth
will DO them good? It is not likely that while
PLANrArioy BurEEs, the Standard Tonic of Amer
lea. is anywhere acccstitle, such sickonng frauds
can make much Roadway, butt is as well to put
the public on their guard against them.