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PERMANENT CURE OF GRAVEL OF
TWELVE YEARS STANDIEG-STONE
PASSED AND TO BE SEEN.

PERMANENT CURE OF GRAVEL OF
TWELVE YEARS sTANDIEa-sToNE
PASSED, AND TO BE SEEN.
BURNSIDE, Conn.,, December Is, 1869.
DEAR SR-It is with much pleasure that
write you upon facts respecting myself I do
not know hardly how to express myself.
have boen for the last ten or twelve years the
greatest sufferer man could be and live, but
more sometimes than others. The complaint
was the "Kidneys" and "Bladder." have
been sometimes from twelve to fourteen hours
and wanted to make water every minute, but
could not. Have consulted doctors both IN
Massachusetts, and this State, aud taken pills,
may say, by the quart, also liquored medl-
cines; but found no relief from any, and got
worse the last six months. I was 80 that l
could scarcely get about. I could not rest
night or day. It would soon have been "all
up" with me if had not seen your ADVERTISE
ment in the Berkshire Courier, headed kid
news" Tread it through, and thought would
try it. purchased bottle; but, mind you,
had not much, faith in it. Why should I,
when had been trying go many things and
cost me 80 much2 Well, before 1 had taken
the first bottle felt bad; but finished it and
got another. By the time I took half OF the
second still got worse (apparently.) When
walked it seemed as il my right kidney was
falling from its place, and made up my mind
1t was no use trying any more. And all this
time the 'Buchu" was doing it's work, but 1
did not know it; 80 gave it up. and went to
Hartford, on Saturday, 10 one OF the best doc
tors in that city. He said it was the neck OF
the bladder, and should have to undergo an
operation. He gave me medicine, and went
home quito down-hearted. On Sunday Was
unable to 60 to church. had not taken OF
his medicine, but on my return continued
using the "Buchu," and in the afternoon had
l! desire to make water, but could not. About
one hour after this I tried again, with the
same result; but the next time took the yes-
sel it was the same as turning faucet and
stopping it off again. It was 30 for three
times, and tho third time thero was some
thing came through the passage and struck
against the side of the vessel. examined it,
and it is the uglies. stone or gravel you ever
saw, covered over with little pieces which COL
lected together. It looks the color OF mud.
turtle, and is as hard as flint. So yoH see the
s.Buchu" was doing it's work, although was
feeling 30 badly. I procured another bottle,
thinking there might be some more behind;
but since that has passed, which is eight
weeks ago last Sunday, I have been as we'll as
oyar yuoa in my life T have the stOne secure
ly wrapped, and those who have seen it in this
place are surprised. cannot tell you all; but
this is true story Of my case, and you are
welcome to make such use OF my name as you |
think proper. l am pretty we'll known in
Berkshire; also in Connecticut. Tho ad YER
tisement saved me. Why not publish more
The Springfield Republican is widespread pa
per. II any one wishes to see this wonder,
they can do so. could write all day, but think
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A CASE OF TWEEN YEARS
STANDING.

PHrnApE1H1A, PENN, June IS. 1861.
H. T. HELMBOLD. Druggist:
DEAR SrR: I have been sufferer ior up
ward Of twenty years with gravel, bladder and
kidney affections, during which time nave
used various medical preparations, aud been
under the treatment of the most eminent phy-
sicians, experiencing but little relief.
Having seen your preparation extensively
advertised, I consulted my family physician In
regard to using your Extract Buchu.
did this because had used all kinda OF ad.
yertised remedies, and had found them worth
less, and some quite injurious; in fact, oes-
paired of ever getting we'll, and determined 10
nse no remedies hereafter unless knew OF the
ingredients. II was this that prompted me TO
use your remedy. As you advertised that 1t
uas composed OF buchu, cubebs and juniper
berries, it occurred 10 me and my physician
as nm excellent combinations; and with his adj
vice. after an examination OF the matter, and
consulting again with the. druggist, conclud-
cd TO try it. I commenced to use it about
eight months ago, at which time was con-
fined to my room.
From ths first bottle was astonished and
prstided at thei beneficial effect, and after
using it three weeks was able to walk out.
felt much like writing to you full statement
of nv case at tho time, but thought my i'm
proyemept might be only temporary, and
therefore concluded to defer, and see II it
vould effect a perfect cure, knowing thatit
would be OF greater value to you and more
satisfactory to me.
T am noao able 10 report that cure Is eject
ed, after using the remedy for aus months.
THAye NOT USED ANY NOW FOB THREE MONTHS,
AND FEEL AS WELL IN ALL RESPECTS As I EVER
DID.
Your Buchu being devoid Of any unpleasant
taste and odor, nice tonic and invigorator OF
the system, I do not mean to bo withoat it
whenever occasion may require its use on such
occasions. m. hoCohmion'
/ Should any doubt Mr. Mccormick's state
ment, he refers to the following gentlemen
HON. WIN. B1GLER,
Ex-Governor OF Pennsylvania.
HON. THoS. B. FLORENCE,
Washington, D. @,
. HON. j. G. KNOX,
E1-Judge, Philadelphia.
HON. J. 8. BLACK,
R1-Judge, Philadelphia.
HON. D. R. PORTER.
Ex-Governor o, Pennsylvania.
HON. ELLIS LEWIS,
E1 Juge, Philadelphia.
HON. R. @. aRIER.
Philadelphia.
HON. G. ". WOODWARD,
E1Judge, Philadelphia.
HON. W. A. PORTER.
Philadelphia.
HON. JOHN BIGLER,
Ex-Governor OF California.
HON. E. BANKS,
Washington, D. O.
And many others, il necessary.
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RAILWAY, N. J., December 2, 1859.
We, the undersigned, are well acquainted
with d. M Freeman, of Railway, and know
that he has been long time suffering. in the
worst possible form, for the past four years,
and he has been entirely cured by the use OF
Helmbold's Buchu. @
J. W. SAVAGE,
E1-Msyor.
FRANK LA BAU,
+ President Of Council.
WM. RICHARDS,
Clerk Of Council.
PETER A. BANTA,
Councilman.
". J. BROWN,
Councilman.
U.s.. 8. MELLICK.
- Councilman.
LEWIS HoFF,
Councilman.
J. B. sTRYKER,
Merchant.
CITY HALL, MAYORS OFYIdE,
:. RAILWAY, N. j., December s, 1869.
This will certify that I am personally ac-
quainted with b. NJ. Freeman, and am cog
INFANT Of the facts set forth in the abo7e state
ment, and the several persons whose sigma
lures arc thereunto attached are all known
tn me. JOHN F. WHITNEY,
Mayor Of Railway, N. J.
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time from Diabetes, and had been under treat
ment for the same by three OF the most eminent
physicians of this place, viz: Drs. Haabrouck,
Hall and Smith. without any apparent bened'
cial result Having heard of your "FLUD
EXTRACT BUCRU,"I concluded to try it.,
although had but little faith in it's curative
properties. I am happy to state that after
having taken four bottles. ..ofyour 'BUCHU," 1
am entirely cured, and deem it but my duty to
you and the community at large to inform you
of the fact that have been perfectly cured by
yonr medicine, having been informed by the
three physicians above stated that my disease
was incurable.
Truly yours,
<, JOHN a. WYGANT.
respectfully refer to any citizen Of Hacken-
sack.
CITY AND COUNTY OF New YoRK-ss: John d.
Wygant, being Of the Village Of Hackensack,
County Of Bergen, State OF New Jersey, being
duly sworn, deposes and says that the forego-
ing is true to his knowledge.
tsigned) JOHN q. WYGANT.
Sworn to beforo.me this 9th day OF iApril,
1900 =, -.
9gnedy JOHN G. KEARNEY,
Commissioner OF Deeds. New York City
and County, No. 2J Chambers street, N. Y.
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CURE OF NERVOUS PRosTRATIoN AND

CURE OF NERVOUS PROSTRATION AND
DECLINE OF A YOUNG LADY.
q. T. HELMBOLD: have given your EX-
TRACT BUCHU to my daughter, who has
been unable to sleep, very nervous, loss Of ap-
petite, general debility, and rapidly falling
into decline-in fact, consumption was talked
Of was recommended to try your BUCHU
by highly respectable lady Of this place,
who had given it to her son with COM
plete SUCCESS. My daughter had been
troubled for long time. purchased one bot
tie some eight weeks since, which lasted one
week, and from which she received great
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GREAT SUFFERING.
ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS WOULD BE GIVEN
FOB A BOTTLE, IF NECESSARY.

ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS WOULD BE GIVEN
FOB A BOTTLE, IF NECESSARY.
RAILWAY, N. j., Dece nber 2, 1869.
Il. T. HELMBOID, Esq.,:
DEAR SR: take great pleasure in sending
you certificate, in addition 10 the many you
have received from suffering humanity. can
scarcely find, language sufficiently strong to
express my heartfelt qualification at the won
derful cure your Buchu has effected. For four
years have suffered beyond description: All
my friends with mysel) came to the conclu.
sion that my case was incurable. ACCIDENT
placed your advertisement in my hands. l
commenced taking your BuoHU.
followed the directions, and to my utter as.
tonishment, before had taken seven bottles Of
your valuable medicine-Q would give OnE
HUNDRED DOLLARS bottle, il I could not get
it at any other price)- entirely cured. 1most
earnestly recommend 1t to all those suffering
from disease. told many persons to take your
valuable medicine, and they are doing so with
great success. Any information my fellow
citisens may require will be freely given by the
subscriber, at his residence, No. IS Milton
avenue, Railway, NJ
q. M. FREEMAN,
Councilman Third Ward, City Of Railway.
.
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CURE OF A CASE OF GRAVEL OF NINE
YEARS STANDING.

PHILADELPHIA, GrRARD HOUSE, April 10, 1866.
De. HELMBOLD:
DEAR SR-Having suffered with gravel for
upward Of nine years, and not obtaining
any relief from the various physicians
in my section. visited Philadelphia for the
purpose of having an operation performed
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BED-WETrIG IN CHILDREN.
NEW YORK STATE VOLUNTEER INSTI-
TUTE, CORNER 5rH AVENUE AND 18TH
STREET, CENTRAL PARK.
"a HOME AND SCHOOL FOR THE SONS OF
DECEASED sOLDIERs.)
DIR. q. T. HELMBOLD:
Two bottles only Of the package
of your valuable Buchu presented to the
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CURE OF BLADDER AND KIDNEY AFFEC.
TIoN OF LONG sTANDING-sT0NE
PASSED AND TO BE SEEN.
WRsrpoRr, Conn.,, Sept. s, 1869.
b. T. HELMBoLD, Esq:
DEAR s1R-I commenced taking your "EI-
tract Of Buchu" about two weeks since for an
affection OF the bladder and kidneys. have
suffered by spells very much for few days
past. But Yesterday relief came through the
effect Of your "Buchu." A stone passed from
my bladderabout the size Of q large pea, and
now I feel perfectly we'll and entirely fee from
the pain that I have suffered with $50 hard. u
attribute my cure to your medicine entirely,
and would recommend all persons similar ly
affected to try it. I have great faith in ita
curative powers.
Yours, truly, THos. J. BENNETT.
Rev. WIN. COGsWELL,
Westport, Conn.
J.L. g. CANNON.
Druggist, Westport, Conn.
HI. WHEELER, Esq,
Westport, Conn.
BRADLEY HULL. ESQ.,, -:
Westport, Conn.
DE-. WAKENAN,
Reading, Conn.
r. w. ROBINSON,
Wholesale Druggist,
New York City.
And many others if necessary.
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CURE OF KIDNEY AND BLADDER AFFEC-
TION OF A PATIENT SEVENTY
- sEIGHTYEARs OF AGE.
THANKS TO MR. HELMBoLD.

THANKS TO MR. HELMBOLD.
G1RARD, PENN, March 81, 1863.
EDITOR CosnopoL1TE desire as an unso-
licited tribute to the merits OF HELMBOLDS
BUOHU and for the benefit Of those similarly
afflicted as myself to say that, after consult
ing many eminent physicians, and trying near
" all the best advertised remedies. in the vain
hope Of finding relief from aggravated kidney
and bladder diseases from which I had suf-
fered excessively for many years, good Tor.
tune finally suggested to mo HELMB0LDS
BUCHU, which commenced using With little
faith and NO apparent beneficial results Tor
about month. At the expiration OF that time,
however, thought commenced to expert
ence slight relief, which encouraged me to
perseyere in its use. Now, at the expiration
Of four months, although am an fnfirm old
man, nearly seventy-eight years OF age, and
consequently medicines cannot be expected to
favolably affect me as they otherwise would
have found such unspeakable relief and per-
manent benefit from Mr.. Helmbold's valuable
discovery, and feelI ought to publicly record
the fact as an acknowledgment to him and
vuluable suggestion to the public.
Yours, respectfully,
DIN. LAREN.
MIR. Laren refers to the following gentle.
men:
COLONEL DAN RICE,
dirard, Pennsylvania.
CHARLES STOWE, Esq.,,
Girard, Penn, Editor Cosmopolite.
GEORGE b. CUTLER,
Girard, Penn, Attorney.
@. L. Kinds.
Girard, Penn, Attorney.
Capt. D. W. HUTCHINSON,
Girard, Penn, Attorney.
DAVID OL1N,
Girard, renn., Merchant.
DAVID E. DAY..
Girard, Penn, Merchant.
@. F. ROCKWELL,
Girard, PENN, Merchant.
B. @. ELY,
Girard, Penn, Druggist.
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1 havo said enough this time, 30 I Iremain your
ever well-wisher,
EDWARD L. HOWARD,
Paper Maker, Burnside, Hartford Co., Conn.
BEFERs TO
DIR. MACK,
Burnside. Conn.
DIR. WRIGHT,
North Lee, Mass.
DIR. hOLKUM,
North Lee, Mass.
DIR. ADAMS,
stockbridge, Mass.
DIR. SCOTT.
North Manchester. Conn.
DIR. JAQUEs,
Buckland Corners, Conn.
DIR. BEREsFORD,
Hartford, Conn.
ALL OF WHOM TREATED ME FOR THE
DISEASE.
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SPEEDY RELIEF FROM KIDNEY AFFEC-
TIoN ocoAsIoNED BY
ACCIDE. =.
NEW YORK, february l, 1870.


Dr.. HEIMBoLD: ..,5,., ;,
DEAR s1R4on the Esd of August received
severe internal and external injuries. OCCASION
ed by an accident on q Philadelphia railroad
car. On my arrival in New York I Vas attend
ed by DR.. WILSON. Of East 18th street, and
another physician, whose name I do not re-
member. After my wounds were. dressed I
suffered for three ts) days intense agony from
internal injuries, which affected my kidneys.
I can say that after taking but three doses of
your EXTRACT B0cHU felt greatly reliev-.
ed. used the balance Of the bottle, and am
happy to state that since that time have
experienced no further difficulty. Ga :.
Very truly yours, - =
.2 P.H. KEARNEY,
No. s4s Sd av.
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some ten or eleven weeks since; but on m
riyalI saw your advertisement in the Led
andI determined to tryit first, having az
aversion to the operation. purchased IL
bottles, although at the time had little q
in nmedioine in my case, but hoping it mi!
relieve my suffering. ! soon found my pt
decrease, and felt much more comfortable. I
then purchased one dozen bottles: I continued
to use it, and at the expiration Of four weeks
noticed a deposit in my chamber, and upon
inspection I found this to be gritty, and then
determined to examine more closely; and to
my surprise found this to be small particles,
larger than apin's head. I continued to use
the medicine, and have collected few OF the
same, which enclose. continued to pass
them until within three weeks. Ny water
previous to using it vas feverish, and sodi-
ment would form from it. Since that period
tits much lighter; the pain has ceased, and
am able to inform you that it SNOW Of q natural
color, and have no pain q la Inflammation in aH
part OF my body, and can walk, ride, or rest
without any inconvenience. ...i
Ishall leave for home tomorrow, and shall
take q supply with me, as intend using IL for
some time, although I feel well now, and can
aa,D a. -
candidly say that 1t has effected cure when
all other remedies and medical skill have failed.
Feeling grateful tina. Twas so fortunate to
find and you, to prepare such an excellent
medicine, believe me. in tho comprehensive
sense OF the word, - 3,a 8s...1 y#I
Your friend, ..i a.. =. - -
a 5as..., j. 8. sANDERsoN.
..-:- IT :t=fii:i,' ~ ~ s-gh i...Jtttpys
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CERTIFICATE OF A DISTINGUISHED
MIDWIFE.
PHILADELPHIA, August Is, 1869.
Nr. HELMBOLD:
SIR have used your EXTRACT BUCHU
With many Of my patients, and can speak of it
in the highest terms in every case, and con-
slider it valuable remedy, and one that should
bo in the hands Of every midwife.
Very truly, yours,
REBECCA STANTON, NJ. D.
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UNITED STATES HOSPITAL.
SALISBURY, N, O., March 10, 1869.

UNIFIED DIhIEIo oOSE44hhs
SALISBURY, N. O., March 19, 1869.
d. T. HELMBoLD, Esq, Philadelphia, Pa:
DEAR S1R-I wish you to send me one dozen
Of your sarsaparilla Extract, and half-dozen
Of your Rose Wash.
Allow me to say that your preparations are
very satisfactory, not only 10 the practitioner,
but also to the patient; and shall endeavor to
bring them into universal use in this part OF
the country.
Please forward these medicines again, as
before, Q. o. D.. per e1press.
am, sir, very respectfully, yours. &C.,
M. F. A. HOFFMAN,
Surgeon in Charge Hospital.
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il1,a- ~ H.-- - - i.i
Z s.ii ~, a'.::i - i,.jc.:..a .isi 81 iSi
DR. KEYSER Is A PHYSICIAN OF. OVER
THIRTY YEARS. EXPERIENOE, AND
g GRADUATE OF THE JEFFERSON MEDI.
CAL COLLEGE, AND OF THE UNIvRRsI-
TY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY OF
PHILADELPHIA s4i :aa "a.
NIB. q. T. RECMBOLD: ii ,asS:lya.59i<
DEAR SIR: 10 regard TO the question asked
me as to my opinion about Buchu, I would say
I have seen and used every form Of Buchus-
the powdered leaves, the simple decoctfeh,
tncture, fluid e1traets-.and am not cogni-
zant Of any preparation Of that plant at all
equal to :Iours. Thirty years experience
ought, I think, to give me the right TO Judge
of its merits, and, without prejudice or par
tiality, I give yours precedence over all others.
have cured with it, and seen cured with it,
more diseajes Of the bladder and kidneys than
I have ever seen cured with any other Buchu,
or any other proprietary compound Of what
ever name.
Respectfully yours, &C.,
GEO. B. KEYsER, IL d.,
No. lao Wood street. Pittsbmg, PENN.
AUGUST IL. 1866. i.I
ssG..E'.-atag s.. = i. yi5s-.,5t, - -
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Mr.. Kearney respectfully refers to either O.
the following gentlemen
HON. RoB'r B. ROOSEVELT. Esq,
Editor Of Citizen and Round Table.
B.. CURTIS, Esq,
No. 102 Greenwich street.
NORRIS PHILLIPS. Esq,
Editor of Home Journal
HON. N. CONNOLLY,
Register Of City.
MFssRs. PETTENGILL& & BATES,
No. 81 Park Row.
HON. NELSON J. WATERBURY,
New York.
HON. JAMEs E. COULTER,
New York.
And many others, Il necessary.
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PLANTATION OF THE KIDNEYS, ULCE-
RATION OF TIE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER,
RETENTION OF URINE, DISEASE OF THE
PROSTATE GLANDS, STONE IN THE
BLADDER, CALCULUS. GRAVEL, BRICK
DUST DEPOSIT, AND FOR ENFEEBLED
AND DELICATE CONSTITU rIONs OF
BOTH SEXES, ATTENDED WITH THE
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: INDISPos1FION
TO EXERTION, LOSS OF POWER, LOSS
OF MEMORY, DIFFICULTY OF BREATH
ING, WEAK NERVES, TREMBLING, HOR-
RoR OF DISEASE, WAKEFULNEss, DIM
NESS OF VISION, PAIN IN THE BACK,
HOT HANDS, FLUSHING OF THE BODY,
DRYNEss OF THE SKIN. ERUPTION ON
TIE FACE, PALLlD COUNTENAECE,
UNIVERSAL LAssITUDE OF THE MUsCU-
LAR SYSTEM, &c.
Used by both sexes from the age OF eighteen
to twenty-five, AMI from thirty-fve to ifty-HVe,
or in the decline or change of life; after Con-
anement or Labor Pains; Bed-wetting in
Children.
IN AFFECTIONS PECULIAR TO FE-
MALES the EXTRACT BUCHU is unequallcd
BY any other remedy, as in Chlorosis, or he-
tention, Irreeularlty. Painfulness or Suppress
sion of Customary Evacuation, liberated or
scirrhous state OF Uterus.
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL PHYSICIAN OF
THE SANITARY lNFIRMARY OF
THE STATE OF

THE SANITARY lNFIRMARY OF
THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA.
PARISH LA FouRoM, La, April 29, 1870.
Fl. z. Helmbod, Esq:
DEAR SrR-I have in my practice used Tin a
majority of cases where disease Of the urinary
organs e1isted) HELMBoLDs EXTRACT OF
BUCHU, and confidently say that I have never
known it to be used without the greatest bene-
fetal results. have consulted patients after
partaking of it, and they invariably confirm
my statement. am satisfied that the prepa-
ration is an established fact, convincingly
proved by the practical Test of long experience.
Yours, respectfully,
JOHN B. c. GAZzO, NJ. D.
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PERMANENT CURE OF DIABETES WITH
-FOUR BOTTLES.
HAoKENsAoK, Bergen County, N. J.,
April rs, 1870.
DR.. Il. T. Helmbold
DEAR S1R-I have been suffering for long
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benefit, and induced me to purchase one-half
dozen bottles, as. tried many other remedies
and my family physician to no avail. It is now.
more than two weeks since she has taken the
last bottle, and I am happy to inform you ofits
complete success.
Very truly yours,
. GEORGE NJ. MARSHALL.
GERMANTOWN, Penn, February II, 1869.
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uELMBclD's EXTRACT BucHu
pAs cUREp EVERY CASE OF DIABETES IN
WITCH IT HAS BEEN GIVEN, IRRITATION
OF TIE NECK OF THE BLADDER AND IN
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-11-14
Stormy Seas.

As the storm season comes on in tho
British Isles, the Board of Trade pub.
lish their annual wreck statement. In
1871, there we're 1,575 wrecks out of L.
927 vessels that suffered on the coast Of
Great Britain. In 1893 cases, the vessels
were total losses. The Life Boat sys-
TEN, however, is so perfect that not
one-half of the wrecks resulted in loss
OF life. Altogether, 626 sailors were
lost. The Life Boats saved 1886 ship
wrecked persons. There were MANY
losses from collision, of which 351 oc-
CURED, and 40 from unseaworthy YES
sells swelled the catalogue of disaster.
Twenty five vessels foundered. Trinity
House lines the coast with lights. and
the Life Boat Institution mans a fleet
OF 233 boats, mostly manned by volun-
teers. Harbor authorities supply 81
more. The Board of Trade provides
281 sets of rocket and mortar appa.
ratus, while nine volunteer life brig
AIDES and 129 volunteer life companies
have beeu formed by persons residing
on the COASTS. These volunteers are
practiced in the use of the rocket ap-
paratus, and cooperate with the coast-
guard. These facts and figures arc of
great interest, and may be effectively
used to stimulate the activity of our
own authorities and of local associa-
tlons. We have no such stormy seas
as Great Britain has, to be sure, and
these seas have indeed been to her on
many occasions a source of safety from
invading enemies. But all efforts to
lessen the danger of storm and wreck
anywhere are in the interest of hui
mainly and for the furtherance of COM
MERGE.