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Clippings.

-"Say, Jones, what's the matter with
your eye?" ooh nothin' only INV wife said
this morning I'd better get up and light the
fire told her to make it herself. That's ali. .
"A man arriving home at late hour lit
tic worse for too much supper, and hatless
and coatless, was asked by his indignant
spouse, Where's your hat and coat ?" "Sent
'em, my dear (hic), to the Chicago sufferers. !"
"A New Haven landlord on lately present
ing his bill for rent to his tenant, an M n
was taken into his private Office and shown .
skeleton, with the remark that, 'sthat man
came in here just two weeks ago with bill. y
He wassomewhat startled, but quoted down
when told that che could be excused for this
tlme." But in future!
"A blacksmith brought up his son, to
whom ne was very severe, to his trade. One
uay the old man was trying to harden cold
enisel, winch he had made of foreign steel,
put ne could not succeed. 0Horsewbin IT,
iatner, exclaimed the boy; .'if that won't
harden it, don't know what will ;, WIN '
"A negro who was suspected Of s,,,,,.;
tiously meddlng with his neighbor,s funit ha
ing caught in a garden by moonliebt t no po-
plussed his detectors by raising his a mon
clasping his hands, and piously excIa;n,;Hn eS'
Good Lord! this yern darkey can't 90 n 80
where's to pray any more widout being 5stnrb-
ed" ''"ro-
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A Tennessee Tragedy.


The Memphis (Tenn.) Avalanche of the
9Th, gives the particulars of the late killing Of
Colonel W. D. Lannom, by Yack Cook, at
Paris, Tenn: tr- N-A&A eE sa tt-l
About two or three years since Colonel
Lannom was employed by Mrs. Cook, the
widowed mother of the murderer, to conduct
suit involving ten or fifteen thousand dol
lars worth of real estate. Since then the
case has been continually in the courts until a
few weeks since, when the Colonel recovered
verdict for $4,000 in favor of Mrs. Cook.
After the litigation was concluded, Colonel
Lannom spoke of his fee. He told young
Cook-a man of about twenty-five years
that the fee proper should be $500, but that
if he would pay him within four or six
months he would reduce it to $3.50. This
Cook agreed to, but afterward refused, and,
in consequence, a few days since the Colonel
and himself had verbal dispute, in which
words ran high. This was near two weeks
since, and nothing more passed between the
men until last Monday evening.
AT that time, Cook, who resides a short
distance in the country, rode into town, and
going to gunsmith's purchased revolver,
which he loaded in the store. While in the
STORE ne also recapped and PINNED another re-
volver, which he took from his person. At
ter arranging the artillery, he left the gun
shop, and proceeded directly to the office OF
Colonel Lannom. That gentleman at that
time was alone, and what words, if any, that
passed between the men will never be known.
The office is situated on the main street, and
the first intimation the passers-by had of any
difficulty was the report of one of Cooks re-
volvers. ls tH
Immediately after he was seen retreating
from the office, revolver in hand, closely fol-
lowed at first by Colonel Lannom, who had
his hand in his pocket. Seven shots were fir
ed by Cook, six taking effect; three striking
the Colonel in the neck and breast, three in
the back, the other missing him and entering
the office wall. 1t was the first shot that
caused his death, which ensued in few min
utes. The ball struck the main artery of the
neck, and severing it, caused death from in
ternal hemorrhage. In the pocket in which
Colonel Lannom had his hand was small
Derringer, but it was never fired, as he fell
while drawing it. After he had emptied his
revolver Cook mounted his horse and rode
leisurely from town. .-.r
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The History of q Gambler.

A Kentucky gentleman of full habit, noble
front, and an impressive appearance Of finan-
cial stability about him (says the Cincinnati
Commercially, started in to break up faro
bank on Race street on Friday night; not by
the rude and vulgar process of law, but by the
more enlightened and diplomatic method of
winning out the bank roll. 1t so happened,
however, as it frequently comes to pass, it is
said, that Lady Fortune did not favor his
laudable enterprise. In fact luck was "agin"
him. He played too many on a side, uni
formly augmented and diminished his bets at
the wrong time, and the "Jack' proving a
''game keard," finally caught him for all he
had. #FfF 90 C4F a
When he had lost all the checks he could
buy and borrow, SUBSIDIZED his depleted pock-
cts for the thirteenth time, and was still dead
broke with no prospect of winning out unless
the house would play for pistols, happy
thought struck him, and with the eyes of the
entire crowd fixed inquiringly upon him. he
belched forth a steaming set of gold mounted
false teeth. 'sThere," said he to the colored
boy In waiting, stake them teeth to some
pawnbroker, and see what he will give upon
them; amt done with this here game VET
The boy returned with a ten-dOllar bill, but
this revenue had barely put him in fighting
trim again when the ravenous monster with
which he was doing battle, deprived him of
his weapons at a single blow. He was sswhip-
sawed on the first two cases. -
well, it does beat ALL" he remarked, as he
received this financial blow, chow many bets
man can lose. The dealer that had made
such a turn as that in Kentucky would have
had to leave the State. l will now go out
and do little trading myself" He retired
for short time, and returned with few dol
lars, for which he had sacrificed his overcoat
He lost the overcoat on another "game
keard," and likewise his under coat, which
soon followed the former garment to the sign
of the three balls. Nothing was now left him
but rough cloak, which the kind hearted
pawnbroker had loaned him until he should
redeem his other articles of wearing apparel,
and his vest and cravat. These were "soak-
ed'' to far-distant money-lender, and the
proceeds duly disappearing from the ''big
square" he was adjudged complete bank
rupt, and assigned to a prominent seat among
the high players of former times.
About three O'Clock in the morning, when
all the players had deserted the room, and the
dealers were counting up the gains of the day
in the dim light of the reduced gas, a dull
eyed, shriveled old man with sunken jaws
and attenuated frame sat shivering at the IA
tai table intently gazing upon his last Stab,'
he had had money, and played the last deal to
double out he would have had many
check now" 1t was the once robust and no
ble-looking Kentuckian. He was a total
wreck, but, he thanked his Maker, still
Thoroughbred
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For Sale or To Let.

NHE subscriber about to remove to Portland offers
Il for sale or to be let in the city Of Auburn few
minutes walk from depot, churches and schools his
spacious and convenient dwelling house, stable and
two acres Of land consisting of a lawn, shrubbery
and vegetable garden current and gooseberry bushes
apple, pear, pnm and cherry trees in full bearing
Also adjoining the above are thirteen acres of bigh
ly cultivated moving, arabic and pasture land on
which Is young orchard of thrifty trees The whole
conveniently divided and fenced. Said premises are
pleasantly situated on high ground overlooking the
city OF Auburn and Lewiston. The buildings with
lawn and garden would be exchanged for a house in
Portland or vicinity.
F. BRADFORD.
Auburn. March q 1870 ! IA
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marvellous cures, which have won for it confidence
in its virtues, never equaled by any other medicine
1t still makes the most etfectual cures of Coughs,
Colds, Consumption, that can be made by medical
skill. Indeed, the CHERRY PICTORIAL has really
robbed these dangerous diseases of their terrors to
great extent, and given feeling of immunity from
their fatal effects, which is well founded if the rem
edy be taken in season Every family should have it
members. Sickness suffering, and even life is saved
by this timely protection, The prudent should not
neglect it, and the wise will not Keep it by you for
the protection it affords in sudden attacks and by is
timely use
PREPARED BY
DIR. j. G. AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
And sold by druggists all round the world.
dec1S-d&wevery3dw1y
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Island to Let.

ISLAND 13 miles from Portland and two
"A miles from main LAID, containing about 40
together with the buildings thereon Consisting
Of new Dwelling House, Barn, Sheds, and Fish
House, all in perfect repair. =;
This is good location for either Farmer or Fish
erman. The land Is MISUNDERSTANDING and
muck abundant. The harbor is good and in close
proximity to good fishing grounds which with several
markets near at hand make it chance to carry
moderate. -
For particulars apply to
PORTLAND STAR MATCH CO.,
jan 12-d&wtf
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Eclectic Medical Infirmary.

Z DIR. HUGHES particularly invites all Ladies' who
need a medical adviser, to call at his rooms No. 1
Preble Street. which they will find arranged for their
special accommodation.
DR.. HIS Eclectic Renovaing Medicines are unrival-
led III efficacy and superior virtue in regulating all
Female Irregularities. Their action is specific and
certain of producing relief in short time.
LADIES will tindi invaluable in all cases of OBJ
sttucons after all other remedies have been tried in
vain. 1t is purely vegetable containing nothing in
the least injurious to the health, and may be taken
with perfect safety at all times.
Sent to any part of the country. with full directions
by addressing DIR. HUGHES,
nj 1s65d&w No. 172 Cumberland Street, PortIard d,
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PORTLAND & ROCHESTER RAILROAD.
Winter Arrangement


On and after Monday, December 49,
ISL passenger trains leave Portland
ErETW.7for Rochester and intermediate stations
at IT'S A. NJ, and 100 P. NJ making
direct connection at Rochester with trains for Boston
over Boston & Maine and Eastern Railroads Also
connect at Rochester with Dover and Winnipseogee
Railroad for Alton Bay and with Portsmouth, Great
Falls and Conway Railroad for Conway.
Leave Rochester for Portland and way stations at
730 A. NJ, and IL M. -
The 80 train connecting with down trains ON Do
yer and Winnipiseogee, and Portsmouth Great Falls
and Conway Railroads. and the IL o'clock train max
ing direct connection at Rochester with trains from
Boston, leaving Boston at 73O A. NJ. via Boston a.
Maine, and at $50 A. NJ. via Eastern Railroads.
Leave Portland for Saco River at $50 p NJ
Leave Saco River for Portland at $50 A. M.
Stages connect as follows
At Gorham for West Gorham Standish, and No.
Limington, daily.
At Buxton Centre for West Buxton, Bonny Eagle
and Limngton, daily.
At Centre Waterford for Limerick, Newfeld, Par
sonsfied and Osspee, Tuesdays, THURSDAYS and Sat
urdays, returning alternate DAYS.
At Centre WATERFORD for Limerick Parsonsfield
daily.
WILLIAM H. TURNER, Superintendent
Portland, Dec. Is, 1871. decl6-tc
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THE FEW Compositions
which have won the conf
dence of mankind and
become household words
!anaana- nat anly ana but
many nations, must have
extraordinary virtues. Per-
haps no one ever secured so
wide a reputation or main
tanned it SO long as AYERS
CHERRY PICTORIAL. 1t
has been known to the pub
lie about forty years, by a
long continued series of
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DR.. II. J. JOURDAIN,
PROPRIETOR OF THE
Partisan Gallery of Anatomy, Boston,

Partisan Gallery Of Anatomy, Boston,
HAS just published new edition of his lectures
LII containing most valuable information on the
causes consequences and treatment of diseases of the
reproductive system, with remarks marriage, and
the various of the loss of manhood with full
instructions for its complete restoration; also chap
ter on UenereaL Injection and the means Of cure, be
ing the most comprehensive acork the subject ever
yet published, comprising $50 pages Mailed free to
any address for rs CENTS Address,
DR.. JOurdain's Consulting Office,
81 Hancock Street, Boston, Mass.
jun14d1yr ua .reD
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For Sale,

VNHE Portland Nursery, and Buildings connected
a. WITH it. Located at Morrill's Corner, Deering,
"a miles from Portland near r. R. station and term
mus OF Portland and Forest Avenue Horse r. r; one
OF the best locations in the place. The lot contains
acres the buildings two story house % by "a
feet, with u by 20 feet. A small Green House and
ONCE. The house and land will be sold with or
without the Nursery stocks the dwelling house and
suitable lot OF land alone. Inquire by mail on the
premises, or of P. BRIGGS, ESQ, Morrilrs Corner
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For Sale orTo Lease.

ON account of poor health, my house and store,
" heated throughout by steam with very little ex-
pense Also, the stock which was bought before the
late rise. 1t Is one of the best and most desirable
chances for safe investment in trade in Portland
F9r further particulars call on the promises No
st. Lawrence street, Of
j. j. GILBERT.
P.S-Al who have demands against me will pre-
sent them for payment and persons owing me win
please call and settle. mch1gtf
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How Many Thousands Can Testify In This
ny Unhappy Experience!
Young men troubled with emissions in sleep.-a
complaint generally the result Of bad habit in
youth-treated scientifically and perfect cure war
ranted. ~ ~
Hardly day passes but we are consulted by one OF
more young men with the above disease some Of
whom are as weak and emaciated as though they had
the consumption and by their friends are supposed
to have it. All such cases yield to the proper and on
y to correct of treatment and in short time
are made to rejoice in perfect health.
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Of these bonds were sold in London, and over
ST, 5 90, 600

kSold in the United States during. the month o
January.
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IINHE above is an engraving of Steam Boiler con-
Il tanning 1900 feet of heating surface built upon
new principle namely that of stopping the reTticot
ctrcu1tion accomplished by means Of two ho7iyoa-
tdt diaphrdgms running through the boiler, and
forming three water compartments. BY this ar
rangement there maintained three temperatures of
water. - -
Ihe smeke and heated gases pass first through the
tuoes IN the upper compartment then descend, and
return through the tubes in the second compartment
thence again descending they pass through the tubes
IN the third compartment By this operation, the
smoke, and heated gases from the furnace on their
way to the smoke stack, or chimney come in con-
tact with gradually decreasing temperatures of
water.
While doing average work, coupled with good
engine 1t will supply steam for 100 indicated horse
power.
We will guarantee that this boiler will shew 80
per cent. more power with the weight of coal
than any boiler of the heating surface in the
market, and will continue to do So as long as 1t is
used, and we will back our guarantees with Gov
ERNMENT BONDS.
The durability of this boiler is greater than any
other for the is that cold water is allowed
to come in contact with the intensely heated surfaces
the feed water being gradually heated it ascends
from the lower to the upper compartment.
Wewoufd especially call the attention Of Railroad
men to the following facts, that while running this
and none have ever left the smokestack chimney,
which in itself is most valuable advantage, never
before realized.
Confirming ourselves to practice and not theory we
invite all parties in want of Steam Boilers to give
W. T. BROWN s. Co., General Agents,
dc18 Cor. Middle and Exchange SITS
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PORTLAND & OGDENsBURG R. r.

VUDENSDUhU He he
,5=-zz.,-,--. On and after Monday, Nov. 18th, and
further notice, trains will run as
e-E.@sEa5follows: $50
= Am. PM.
Leave Portland, TAO 315
Leave n. Conway, 8.45 LOO
The 7.4O A. N. from Portland and LOO p NJ from
No Conway will be freight trains with passenger car
attached. e ~
STAGES
VIA 740 A. NJ
At East Baldwin for Sebago and Bridgton, daily.
VIA 3.15 P. NJ.
At South Windham for North Wiudham Casco
Raymond and Naples daily. O~''''
At Baldwin for Cornish, Kezar Falls and Porter.
daily. - '.''''
At Brownfeld for Denmark and Brdgton, daily.
At Fryeburg for Lowell, daily.
The S.45 A. M. train from No. Conway. arrives in
Portland in season for early afternoon train for Bos
ton and passengers by the p. NJ. from North Con-
ton early the next morning.
Tickets for sale at the ticket office NJ RR
j. HAMILTON, Superintendent
Portland, November s, 1871. nogtf
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Seyenty-one years Of Age.

m EAST MARsHFIELD, Aug %, 1870.
MIR. STEVENS: b.. .-.r. .l.,t
Dear Sir-I am seventy lone years Of age; have suf
fered many years with Kidney Complaint, weakness
in my back and stomach. / was induced by friends
to try your VEGETINE and think It the best medi-
cine for weakness of the kidneys used. have
tried many remedies for this complaint, and never
found so much relief as from the VEGETINE. 1t
strengthens and invgorates the whole system. Many
of my acquaintances have taken it, and believe it to
be good for all the complaints for which it is recon-
mended Yours truly, u7l-
.JnsrAH TT SHERMAN
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EASTERN AND PORTLAND, SACO, &
PORTSMOUTH r. r.

WINTER ARRANGEMEN
Commencing Monday, Nov'r 18th, 1871.
Passenger trains leave Portland dali
for Portsmouth and Boston, Sun
fvI-rr5days exceptcd) at *1.1O A. VI. 1915 A.
- = NJ, 1910 A. NJ, 1890 P. NJ, f3.45 P.
M ~
Leave Boston for Portland at 1880 A. NJ, 1880 A.
M, 2.15 p. NJ, 1900 P. NJ, $500 P. M.
Biddeford for Portland at 500 A. NJ, returning at
500 p. NJ.
Portsmouth for Portland 1000 A. NJ, t1O.4O A.
40 40 p NJ "a 30 p NJ, *1O.1OP M
*Pullman sleeping car express train.
Accommodation train.
Mail train.
Express. 4s -
GB-The Pullman Sleeping Car Express Train ar
rives at and departs from the Depot of the Maine
Central Railroad. 'ii @ = t'i
n. 3. The 6.15, 90 A. NJ, and $50, 345 P M
trains from Portland make close connections to New
York by one or other of the routes from Boston.
Passengers ticketed through by either route.
It. CHASE,
no9u Supt p. s. q p. r. r.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Have Been to South
America,
To all parts of the South
and West. Suffering
pain beyond de-
scriptiOn.
ONLY FINDS RELIEF IN
" e @ e Il L N e

l..
H. R. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir,-Probably of Kidney Complaint
has ever come under your observation where this
painful disease had stubbornly refused to Weld
to the influence of SO many different remedies as NV
own.
1 have suffered pain (more than can describe)
through my back hips and limbs together with great
difficulty in passing the urine, which very often
and in small quantities For twenty years 1 have
been great sufferer with this complaint 1 have
tried all ofthe remedies recommended which came
within my reach. have been to South America to
all parts Of the South and West to if change of
climate would help me. have expended thousands
ofdolars to obtain relief still my only reply could
be, No better. ,t.r -
About year ago, was advised by my friends to
try the VEGETINE; they having taken it themselves
and been cured. Without much faith, consented to
try it; and truly say that received great ben
eft from the first bottle. / began to rest better
nights, and was not obliged to urinate 80 often with
much less pain. After taking three four bottles
not obliged to get up but once or twice during
the night and the pain in my back and limbs was
growing less from day to day. have taken in all
some twelve or fifteen bottles and to-day l am as
able to attend to active business as any man. Who
appreciate the blessing of good health more than
who has suffered for twenty years as have? Is
it not my duty (now have found relief to make
this fact known? The VEGETINE has done more for
than ever dared to hope expect from any med
icine; and believe be- dear sir am happy at all times
to speak in its favor.
am, &C., very gratefully yours,
WYMAN D. OSBORN
416 Third Street
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Farm for Sale.

n OO5ET II
Saco, Me-, March LIST, 1872. mch2de
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Desirable Country Residence,
FOR SALE!

VVHE Oliver Dyer farm in Saco, on the Portland
Il road, three miles from the Post Office and two
from old Orchard Beach: contains one hundred and
farm.
The buildings consist of large two story modern
painted; and a stable 24x36, all in good repair
The house is well located for summer boarder s.
Also for sale the Capt Sylvanus Higgins farm in
Cape Elizrbeth; contains about one hundred and
thirty acres, partly covered with heavy growth of
wood and timber; comfortable Buildings and cuts
about thirty tons Of hay three miles from Portland
and one and half from Cape Elizabeth Depot. Wfli
be sold low II applied for soon, otherwise win be eas
ed for the coming year.
@ JOSEPH HOBSON.
Saco Me-, March LIST, 1872 mch2deod&w4w WHO
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FOR SALE ON STATE STREET.

1.-TWO Houses, No. 90 State street, and the one in
Il the rear, on Vernon Court together with the lot
on which they stand.
Enquire on the premises.
Possession given immediately
mh2-dtf IT. -7-7-s'a
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1RA ACRES Of good land. cuts 40 tons If hay
lcO about 600 cords of young hard wood growth
brook running through it that never falls if has a
good barn, house, ell and wood she'd and carriage
house. good well of water. This farm is situated In
the town Of Bowdoin, Maine, miles from navigation
and H. H., Bowdoinham, miles from Lisbon Falls
Terms easy. For further information enquire of
VIM. SMALL, JR.,
mr4eod2w Lisbon Falls Maine
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WM. H. JERRTS,
Real Estate and Loan Agent

Houses, Lots and Farms for Sale.
He would refer parties abroad to the following
named gentlemen OF this city: Hen. GeU. f. Shep-
ley. bon. a. II. Clapp, Hon. Benjamin Kings
bury, Jr., Hon. Nathan Webb Hon. John Lynch.
N. G.
Portland. Nov I. 1870. motif
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Whites Speciality

FOR DYSPEPSIA.
SYMPTOMS OF DYSPEPSIA
ARE PAIN IN THE PITOF THE
STOMACH, CAUSED BY CON-
TRACTION UPON UNDIGESTED
FOOD, USUALLY SOON AFTER
EATING. NOS -s
ACIDITY AND WIND CAUSED
BY FOOD PREVENTING IN
STEAD OF DIGESTING. s .-5-..
COSTIVENESS AND LOSS OF
APPETITE, OWING TO UNNAT-
URAL CONDITION OF FOOD AND
WANT OF GASTRIC JUICE.
PAIN IN THE HEAD, SIDES,
BREAST AND EXTREMITIES,
MOUTH CLAMMY WITH BAD
TASTE AND FURRED TONGUE.
CONSULTATIVE. SYMPTOMS,
COUGH AND PALPITATION OF
HEART OFTEN MISTAKEN FOR
CONSUMPTION WHILEI TITS on
LY A SYMPTOM OF DYSPEPSIA.
SLEEPLESSNESS, DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE, GLOON AND DE-
PRESTON OF SPIRITS, ARE
ALL ALARMING SYMPTOMS IF
NEGLECTED, BUT WHICH ARE
EASILY REMOVED BY THE USE
''White's Speciality for Dyspepsia"
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS,
AND WHOLESALE by
PERKINS & CO
AND
PHILLIPS Il CO.
PORTLAND, ME-
mch2 MW&S w3m win
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Another would give a dollar for
dose.

II I-I III- BOSTON, May 3Uth, 1871.
II. R. STEVENS, ESQ.,: a-lfrll ..-l.l..s III. 81.
Dear Sir,-I have been badly afflicted with Kidney
Complaint for ten years, have suffered great pain in
my back hips and side, with great difficulty in pass
ing urine which was often and in very small quanti
ties frequently accompanied with blood and excruci-
ating pain -la9 q sup 5LA. .9-..3
have faithfully tried most of the popular remedies
recommended for my complaint; 1 have been under
the treatment of some of the most skful physicians
i'll Boston all of whom pronounced my case incurabe.
This was my condition when Twas advised by friend
to try the VEGETINE and could the good effects
from the first dose took, and from that moment
kept on improving until was entirely. cured, TAX
ing in all, 1 should think, about six bottles.
1t is indeed valuable medicine, and if should be
afflicted again in the same way, would give dollar
for dose if could not get it without.
Respectfully,