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REPORTS FROM HOME,
A LIVING WITNESS!

Boston, sept. ~, lSiO. \
II. Il. STEVENS ESQ:
Dear Sir,-Among the many cures effected by
the use of Vegetine, have heard of none more
satisfactory than my own. have been afflicted
with Scrofrla Salt Rheum for many years, inner
tied in the blood, making its appearance on my
whole body, bursting out in different places, and
painful beyond description. Six Of the most pop
ular purifiers which are advertised to cure ScrOf-
ua and like complaints ! have faithfully tried /;
but mp disease was so deeply seated as to resist
all. laid my case before several prominent ply
sicans, but nothing tended to alleviate. Finally,
by the influence of friends, | consented to try
Negetine, commencing the first of January last,
and soon after experienced sensible relief, and
could feel it working in my system very different
ly from anything had ever taken before, and ut
once discovered that it was accomplishing the OBJ
ject SO earnestly desired | continued on, follow
ing directions, for three months, and the first of
April found me well man. have passed through
the hot summer and have continued to be free
from any appearance Of to the present time.
Ny general health is excellent and my recov-
cry, of which had about despaired. / ascribe en-
tirely to the use of Negetine. | could never have
been convinced of the marvellous results of this
wonderful Negctine under any other circumstan-
ces; bnt now | recommend every one to turn to
this inestinablc remedy, and that all is true is
represented. | am living witness; and it will
| afford me great satisfaction to show the marks OF
my disease, and converse on the merits of Vege-
tine, and mono will dispute who owe it what do.
will here mention of my child having a severe
attack Of heart complaint, which Vegetine has en-
tirely cured and shall always be happy to make
its virtues known within the range of my infu-
ence. Yours, very respectfully,
Ell. YOUNG.
Mr. Young has been in the employ Of the
Boston HoaH during the past eighteen years.
Many can vouch for the above statement
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WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
FOR TEN TIMES ITS COST.

The great benefit have received from the use
Of DR.. Cummings Vegetine induces me to give
my testimony in its favor l believe it to be not
only of great value for restoring the health, but
preventive of diseases peculiar to the spring and
summer seasons.
would not be without it for ten times its cost
EDWIN TILDEN,
Attorney and general agent for Massachusetts,
Of the Craftsmens Life Insurance Company
No. 40 Sears Building, Boston, Mass. IL q
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CHILDREN cry ron PIrcuER's CAsroRIA. - A
substitute for Castor Oil 1t assimilates the food
cures Wind Collie, and causes natural sleep. 1t
does not contain morphine, is pleasant to take,
never gripes and never fails, The best physic
known. SO I'm
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(kENIArpr2)

ftfht W NV
See the long line Of myriad dead
With hoof of horse and human head
Rise up and speak
Twas proud Olympus gave Us birth
For thousand years we roamed.the earth
Eat perfumcd flowers Of the century plant
Drank liquid from the volcanoes mouth.
Slew man and bcaststo play our part,
Then restorcd'to life by the Centauts art;
Chased wild mares the field of Mars,
Lived on the earth, and slept among the star"
On other mission now wore sent,
To bless mankind with an enolicnt
OF which the world mel r hath dreAmt,
Even our CESrAuR LlNMsNI.
1t banisbes pains and all such thing,
Cures burns and scalds, poisonous stings-
Rheumatic. horrors scares away,
Limbers. stiff joints. in Il single day.
Poor crpples in their hobbling way,
Limp in on crutches--then walk away.
Fear not dumb horse, thy friend now speaks,
Who'll heal.you wounds, and!make you leap
Ten bnrs-piles of oats to bolt
And frisk about like. yonder. colt
Yellow wrapper is the thing for brutcs
White wrapper alone the family suits.
j. T. Ludewig, Of Iloboken, n. j., says: The
Centaur Eminent has cured sme IF rheumatism,
after intense suffering for,fve years"
II tried many remedies for my sprained anclc
without relief. The second bottle Of Ccntaur
Liniment cured it perfectly. CH's. lIlL, GIG
Pine St. Phla,'
II. Marsh, Esq, supt. of Adams Express sta
bles, New York, says IAN owners Of horse.
should know the Centaur Linimcnt We find il
the best thing ever used in our stables
This testimony could he repeated lor month
If you wan: to avoid suffering just try the Cen.
taur Liniment Sold by all Druggists.
J. L. ROSE 4 CO., - Broadway. y. Y.
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EVERYONE SPEAKS FAVORA-
BLY,,


EAST MAnsnfIELD, Aug. 81, 1870.
Mr.. STEVENS:
Dear Sr,-I have been troubled with canker
from childhood, causing my mouth to be so sore
at times that was unable to eat. Have taken
many preparations, but with no effect until |
tried your Vegetine. After taking few doses,
found it relieved the faintness at the stomach that
always accompanies canker humor; and, by the
time had taken the third bottle, my mouth was
entirely cured. Have not been troubled with it
since that time, which is eight months ago.
have recommended it to several Of my acquaint-
ances, and every one speaks favorably of its good
effect. Yours truly, p. S. SHERMAN.
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Important to Manufactures.
IMPROVED WATER POWER
I'NRSAhl.
Eight Acre of Land and
Building to Match.
SO Feet Fall on Otter Creek,
Estimated at 500 Horse Power.
THREE DWELLING HOUSES for sale CHEAP

The real estate lately owned by Thomas Ross,
Esd, about one mile North of this village, includ-
ing the extensive water power, foundry and ma
chine shop used by him in his iron business, is
now in our hands and fore sale at exceedingly low
prices,
1t is situated in ono Of the most favorable loca-
tons for business in Vermont
The power is almos, unlimited, aud never fail
ing.
There eight acres of land lying along the
river for nearly hundred rods
The Rutland Railroad passes within short
distance of tho PROPERTY.
The dam gates raceways, fumes, tubes and
other necessary improvements are made, and
ready for use. There is Turbine Water Wheel
in connection with the machine shop, in good con-
dition.
The machine shop is 80 by 30, two stories high
and built of heavy timber, fitted for heavy work
on both floors.
Of the three dwelling houses which will be sold
| separately if DESIRED one with barn can can be
purchased $1,000, another with barn for $1,000
and the other for $500. The mill privilege, the
other buildings including machine shop and
foundry sheds, &c, together with the land will be
sold for the low price of $4,000. If all are sold to-
gether little reduction will be made from these
prices, which are now less than one half the real
value.
The most favorable terms will be made with
the purchaser.
This property will he sold at at early day and
any person DESTROYS of purchasing should call soon
or address IRA W, CLARK,
Middlebury, VI. l4;tf l.. L. KNAPP
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SCROFULA.

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If Negetine will relieve pain, cleanse, purify
and cure such diseases, restoring the patient to
perfect health after trying different physicians,
many remedies, suffering for years, is it not con-
elusive proof, if you are sufferer, You can be
cured? Why is this medicine performing such
great cures 1t works in the blood in the circu-
lating fluid. 1t can truly be called the Grea
Blood Purifier. The great source of disease orig
mates in the blood and no medicine that does
not act directly upon it, to purify and renovatc,
has any just claim upon public attention When
the blood becomes ifeless and stagnant, either
from change of weather or climate, want Of exer
cse irregular diet, or from any other cause, the
Vegetine will renew the blood carry of the put
rid humors, cleanse the stomach, regulate the
bowels and mpart tone of vigor to the whole
body The conviction is, in the public mind MS
well as in the medical profession, that the rene
dies supplied by the Vegetable Kingdom are
more safe, more successful, in the cure of di-
sease, than mineral medicines Vegctinc is com
posed of roots, banks and herbs. 1t is pleasant
to take, and is perfectly safe to give au infant
In Scrofula the Vegetine has performed wonder
full cnres where many other remedies have fail
ed, will be seen by few of the many testimo-
mails given.
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MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

The Peruvian Syrup, q Protect
cd solution of the PrOtOCide DR.
iron. is so combined as to haze
the character of an dtiment, as
easily digested ana dsSi7nitdted
acith the blood as the simplest
FOOD: II increases the quantity
Of Natures Oacn TitdliSiag
agent, Iron an the blood, and
cures '.d thousand u.s." simply
OyIOf,illg up, InCigOrati'sg and
7'iched and Vitdiised blood per-
nedtes ecery part of the body,
repairing damages and aCdste,
tiOns, and Tearing nothing for
disease to feed apOR.
This as the secret of The aUOu-
derfMt success this remedy in
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plant, DrOpsy, Chronic Diar-
rhpa, Boils, Nervous Affections,
Chills and Fevers, Humors,
Loss of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating in
a bad state of the blood, or dc-
co'npdnied Oy debility or q tOaO
state of the system. Being free
from alcohol, in any form, its
energising effects are not fol-
ioaced by corresponding Teac-
ton, Dat are permanent, infu-
sing strength, ciJOr, and neW
life into all parts of the system,
ana building ulD an Iron Com
StitsttiOn.
Thousands hare been chonged
by the ase of this remedy, from.
aCedk, sickty, su1'ering crea-
fufes, to strong, heating, and
hdppy men and acOnen amt
ancdttdS cannot reusORab fy hes
ddte to gice IL u trial.
See that each bottle has PERU
WAN SYRUP JiOcn in the glass.
Pamphlets free.
j. p. DiNSMoRE, Proprietor, +
No. s1 Dey st, New YORK. 4
sold l)S- druggists lscuerqIlxr.>
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To Relieve the GROUP in thirty minutes
To Relieve COMMON COLD Immediately,
To Relieve. tho ASTHMA at once.
To Cure all COUGHS before liberation.
To Cure SORE THROAT
To Cure lIoARsENEss of Singers OF Speakers.
To always Loosen COUGH.
To always cause the Patient to Ra,se Fseeiy.
To always produce REST AT NIGHT
Sold by all dealers in Medicines. 80 ;Gm
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! w a Mt!
What Do You Want :?
II you want a good want good picture 90 to
Styles Gallery,

and you will get 1t
Liberty, who has hired said gallery for time,
and who has for the past seven years worked at
Photographiag, guarantees to give satisfaction to
all who will give him trisl, lie is prepared to
make all classes pr pictures in the best styles AT
Styles Gallery. All the popular styles and sizes
are regularly made as they become known.
Careful attention will be given to making cop
les of other pictures.
Enlarged pictures may be mado as large as lie
or the tiniest locket picture, and made in every
way satisfactory.
Photographs from nature or other pictures
colored in the best styles, in Oil, Water Colors,
Crayons, Pestel, Ink, can be had at Styles
Gallery, at rates to suit all circumstances.
So; LIBERTY. Photographer.
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Buckingham's Dye.
FOR THE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cascl
requires too long a time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation which will
quickly and etfectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash of. Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Gents.
Manufactured by r. p. HALL & CO..
NASHUA. N, II,
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kO Pure bred Merino ewes and two or three
OOsuperior stock rams for sale. Enquire of
ALBERT CHAPMAN.
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DR.. RAILWAYS

HAS MADE THE MOST ASTONISHING CURES
SO QUICK; 50 RAPID , ARE TILE, CHANGE IItt
FLUENCE oF THIS TRULY WONDERFUL
MEDICINE THAT
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Ayers


Is widely known
as one of the most
effectual remedies
ever discovered for
cleansing the sys-
TEN and purifying
the blood. 1t has
stood the test of
years, with a con-
stantly growing rep
utation, based on its
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1872-12-18
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD

Ir ma very nice point to decide what
diseases of the honso are hereditary. and
What ere not. Youatt disposes of the
Trouble by the assertion that therein is
rcarcely malady to which the horse is
.u' ject that is not hereditary" That
constitutional diseases are hereditary,
there can be no doubt and We also know
rhat ckirg. biting and other babi;s
are to a certain extent transmitted TO the
rif.prii z. The assertion that all dis
eases are necessarily heredi'ay. is ~e
think, most too broad. That any dis
easP, or r culiir,y may be Transmitted,
nnoi be denied, but practice and ob-
,-rva:ion prove that constitutional lis
Ease. or bad habits, resulting from neg
lecfed education. or neglect, il on the
tide Of the dam, are almost universally
inherited by the offspring. aua that lame
1853, or weakness of the limb. or nal
formation on the side of the size, are
equally CERTAIN to be shown in the pro-
gerry Darwin gives several i!!u tra-
fions of eases wherein accidental mufi
larious have proved to be hereditary for
gen rations, and shnwn themselves
again when least cxprc.ed by the bree
der Too much care cannot b. exercised
IL TIE choise OF sire and dam.
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AN ehvhnse says !ou3.., FOR Mar
ket should be pluckel or picked " ilst
s;ill warm. " hen TIE feathers viii be re
moved ;th mnch less difficulty. F,~ls
are he.ally picked q,.it. c!eaa, Bat ii
looks better III the Gaze of oung chick
,ns 10 leave 4 few feathers about The tail
They will eat hest if nothing further is
lone to them bat it improves the ap-
raaraucc greatly for ma.ket 20 plunge
the carc:-s, Immediately after pircling,
iIro vessel Of ling wat + for few
momcu,s, which will plump" it d great
Geal, and make tie shin liok bright and
clran. Aft,r scalding, uikrys aud i'wls
sFo:lI be hang hy the legs, AID water
f,wls ty the neck Ecr sending to
market wholesale they should not be
trawn as they will keep much better
without, and this is the Prnpr business
"f the retailer; but in selling Cor con
sumption, the birls shonll be properly
prepared 70. ;he table It may not be
out Of place to remark, tlat il after draw
ing, the cavity be filled with charcoal,
rol>en in small pieces, the fowl may be
kept sweet a considerable lime.
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New Tin and Steve Establishment,
u. II. IIAWt

PeTyseHe, Jsaiifa County, fa
THE undersigned has opened out new
i Tin and Stove Establishmentin TIE room
on Railroad Street, next door to the Tusca-
rora Hotel, where he would be pleased to see
all who are in want of Tinware, Stoves, &c.
tie will also give prompt attention to all o.
ders for Roofing. Spouting and JObbing' all
of which lie guarantees to put up with the
best OF material aHd in a workman like man
ner. Having had over ten years experience
in the bu.iness he farters himself that he
can give entire satisfaction to the public.
He keeps on hand the celebrated Nimrod
Cook Stove, which is the best baker. most
econc nical and heaviest plated stove now Ia
use. lie will keep on hand the Oriental
Heaters. and general assortment OF the best
Stoves manufactured: JOHN DUNBAR
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An exchange speaks Of measuring
corn in the Grid as follows. Two cubic
feet of good, sound, dry corn in the ear
will make a bushel of shelled corn
To get, then, the quantity of shelled
corn in crib, measure the length
breadth and height Of the crib, inside of
the rails; multiply the length by the
breadth, and the product by the height
then divide The product by two, and you
have the number of bushels of shelled
corn in the crib To find the number of
apples, potatoes, &., in a bin, multiply
the length, breadth and thickness togeth-
er and the produc: by s, and point off
one figure in the product for decimals.
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JUNIATA HOTEL.
MIFFLINTOWN, JUNIATA CO., PA.
SIMON b. ALBRIGHT, Proprietor.

Rooms large and comfortab'c-the Table
Supplied with the hest the market affords
Stabing large and excellent-Bar constantly
supplied with the choicest wines and liquors
no pains viii be spared to please guests
Charges moderate A liberal share Of public
patronage Is solicited. mayl1, Il
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4 correspondent of the Cincinnati
Gazette, gives the following directions
for making a rat proof corncrib,
Let the four cprner posts be inches
square; frame the sills that are to sup
port the floor Of .he corn crib into lh5 pos.
at distance of two feet at the lower end.
Before pntting the frame together, +.
per the lower end Of the post for the dis
rance Of two feet, so that the very base
ibe po-is shall ba only 4 inches square.
Now when the frame is set up lei
these posts also stand on tapercd rocks,
IF the crib need more than thes four
to bear mp The coln that will be put in it
make legs Ike :hc lower portions 0!
these posts, aud set ;hcsr les under TIE
s.lls Now lay TIE j7ists or slcepers CT
TIE Sill. and put Oh the floor, abou.
three feet from the ground. Have the
door N de ;is'.t and keep it shut, and
10 rats will get into your crib.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1872-12-18

Piles instantly relieved and soon cured by
using DR.. Briggs Pile Remedies. They re-
duce inflammation, soothe the irritatcd parts,
and have proven a blessing to the afflicted
whether internal, external, bleeding or itch
ing piles. All kinds in all stages must yield
10 the wonderful influence of these never
failing remedies. Sold BY Druggists.
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r. P. FALL & CO., Proprieiors.
LABORATORY, NASHUA, ME-

- "A i ~ -
jas! ru5iished IN a .Seqi,I EageioD. Price
SIR Cents.
A Lecture on the Nature, Treatment
and radical Eurs OF Spermai orrho,. or Sc
inal Weakness, Involuntary Emissions Sex
ual DEBILITY. and Im3elimepts 40 Marriage
generally: Ner eusaess, Consumption. Epi-
lepsy and Fits; M,u;al ani Paysicil Inca
prc'ry, resulting from SER Ablse, &e by
ROBERT !. CuLVEEWELL. NJ b., Author
of the .'Grern h09k." &C.
The woridrenownels s,nihor. in this air:ir-
able Lecture, clearly proves from his own
experience that the awful Consequences Of
Seli-ibuse may be ehectually removed with
out medicines, and without dangerous sur
gical operations. bougies, instruments, rings
or cordla's. pointing ont mode of cure at
once certain and efectual by which every
sufferer, no matter what bis condition may
he, m@y cure himself eheaply. privately. and
radically. THIS LECTURE WILL PROVE
\ BOON TO THOUSANDS AND THOU
SANDS.
Sent under 'eal, to any address, in plain
setled envelope, on the receipt of six cents.
or two postage stamps. Also Dir. Culverwelrs
~ Marriage Guide" price 80 cents. Address
the publishers.
CEAS. j. c. KLINE & CO.,
Post Office Cox 1885. III Bowery, \. Y
aprl1-iy
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JoHNSTOWN FOUNDRY.

VNUE undersigned. manufacturer Of Jami-
L sons Improved Plow, calculated for an
kinds of blowing, and in all kinds OF ground
sold cheaper than any other PioW IN 'he
County. lie manufactures all kinds oil C@st-
ings, Bells, Stoves. sc. lie will also repair
reaIcrs and thrcshing machines. Give me
call, or address.
J. II. ROGERS.
Walnut 2. Q.
aug Is lS59-tf Juniata Co. ia.
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park HOUSE
REEDSvILLE, MIFFLIN CO., PA.
DAVID Z. RICE, Proprietor

The undersigned respectfully calls the at
tenticn of the public to the fact that he has
leased the hotel property in Reedsville, for
merly occupied by Aaron Shoop. and is pre-
pared to accommodate strangers and travel.
,rs. He will spare no means 10 make the
Hotel uuexeeptionable in every PARTICULAR
He will exercise personal supervision over
bis Bar, Table and Stable. He respectfully
solcits share of the patronage of the public.
DAVID |. RICE.
Reedsville, April 10, 1871.
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G Z @ CE Z I I S,

Such as Sugars, syrups. CoFecs. Teas and
Spices. .:~a, large lot of oueensware.
Hardware, Wood and willow Ware Fish
Salt ami Nails. Together with a full assert
ment Of Goods usually kept in a country store
s-a- Highest price paid for country pro
duce IN exchange for goods. Prices to suit
the tunes Nay |. 1872
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they were painfully affecting, have been rss'licslly
cured in such great numbers in almost every see
ton of the country that the public scarcely need TO
be informed OF its virtues uses
Scrcfulous poison is one OF tie most destructive
enemies of our race. Often this unseen and rniclt
tenant of the organism undermiEes the con sttuof,
and invites the attack OF elfechnc or fatal diseases,
without exciting suspicion OF its presence. gain,
il seems to breed infection throu oUt the body, and
into one other Of its hdeous forms, either on the
surface or among the vitals- In the latter, tuber-
cles may be suddenly deposited in the lungs or
heart or tumors formed in the liver, or it shows
its presence by erupons on the skin or foul ulcer
ntions some part Of the body. Hence the occa-
eional use of a bottle of this SorsoparuIo Is adj
visable, even when no active symptoms OF disease
appear. Persons afflicted with the following com
plants generally find immediate reliet, and, II
length, cure, by the use of this SfRS-IP1HiL L.
La: Sc. AntIOny's Fire, Rose or F.ysiFefas,
letter, Salt RhcuH,, Sco'd Head. KiHgrorf'i,
Sore Eyes. Sore Ears, and other errttions or
visible forms of SrroJnious disease. Also IN the
more concealed forms, as Dys;cIisio. EsoJSY,
Heart Disease, Fits, EpifrTsY, Neuralgia. 3.
ana the various Jiccrous affections of The nluscI
lar and nervous systems.
SwDhifis or TenereaI and Ifc1ri;rini Discnsc5
are cured by it, though long time is required for
subduing these obstinate malates by any n.eticine
But long continued of this medicine VIII cure
the complaint LcucO,yLGd or Hhifes. Uterine
UIcsrafions, and Female Diseases. are com
monty soon relieved aud ultimately cured By rs
purifying and invigorafng effect. Mirute DirCc-
tions for each are found in our Almanac. sup
Piled gratis. Rhc"Hi0fisM, and Cont. when
caused by accumulations of extraDeons matters
In the blood, Weld quickly 20 il, as also Iirrr
plants. TorpichfH. Con1esfiOn or In7an-
nation of the Lir1r. and Jo"ndice. W hen ari-ing
as they often do from iiie ranking poiSon> ii the
blood. This S.iRS1PIRJILi is 4 great re-
stOrer for the strength and vipor of the system
Those who are L0HJUid ami Iistirss. D"spon-
dent, .,i~epicss, and troubled with H|rrouS .fp-
,,reLensions or Fears, or any "f the affections
symptomatc of UcakDess. VIII find nnine'iia.c
relief and convincing evideace Of ITS restorative
power upon trial.
PREPARE BY
DR.. J. c AVER & CO. Lowell, Wars.
PrccticaI and -fAaiJ'iroi Chemists.