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The Morning herald., 1876-12-28

The Senate Committee on Privileges and
Elections, yesterday morning, subpnned
J.N.S Miller and John Parker, who were
the colleagues of Cronin in the Oregon Elec-
toral college.
Justice Willard, Of South Carolina, has
refused to deliver the opinion, directing the
removal Of the quo warranto proceedings
Of the Tildsn electors, against the Hayes
electors, 70 the United States Circuit Court.
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The Ic0 Crop.

Walton & Bro, the we'll known ice deal
era, finished filling their large ice house on
Thatcher's Meadow, at 10 o'clock Tuesday
night. Yesterday morning they commenced
on their Shellpot house, which they will fill
in few days. The ice at both places ID of
the best quality, and is from ten to twelve
inches iu thickness.
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COrO,ser's Inqtsest,

Yesterday afternoon, Coroner David g.
Rose, held an inquest upon the body of .
child aged ten weeks and six days, Son of
Clemence Haug, residing at the SOUTH
west corner Sixth and Tstnall streets.
The Jury after examining several wit
nesses returned q verdict Of death from
congestion of the lungs.
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Sons of Te,ysDeranc0.

At q stated meeting Of Morning Star d.
vision, No. 2, 8. of T., held in McClary
building last evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing quarter: W.
P, 2. Guthrie; W. A., c. l. Muslin; R. g.,
A. P. Campbell; A. r. s., Mary Q. Wilson;
F. s., 8. ]. Wood; Treas, Jabez Hodson;
Con-, NJ. shimp; A. Con-, 2. Pickels, Chap,
j. Peeney; I. s., s. J. Kerbaugh; 0. s., R.
Tiddell
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cd by Fire-Thirteen Persons Bo"
l1eved . have PortsheA.

The Convent Of Rt.ElisaDoth Destroy
cd by Fire-ThiPteen Persons Be-
l1eved . have Perished.
MONTREAL, Dec. A.-At Is o'clock last
night the Sister Superior of the St. Eliza
beth Convent made her usual visit through
the whole building, and neither saw nor
suspected anything out of the way. At $50
the whole convent was In flames. All the
occupants were in bed, and the only thing
that could be done was to rush out of the
building. Nuns and children had only time
to save themselves without their clothes.
It is believed that the fire originated be-
tween tho floors, but no one could imagine
the cause. There were 48 boarders in the
convent. Thirteen persons are missing all
of whom It's believed perished In the flames.
Their names and ages are as follows:
Angelo Dsuphin, an old man, aged eS
years.
Elizabeth Gravel, aged 10 years.
Maria Louise Geffrey, aged 10 years.
Pamele Des Msris, aged Q years.
Maria Drolet, aged 10 years.
Lea Guilbault, aged years.
Georgiana Lavalee, aged 10 years.
Luesena Lavslee, aged 10 years.
Aid Pellaud, aged Q years-all Of Eliza
beth.
Della Levalee, of Ct. Thomas, aged IL
years.
Rosanna Masse, of st. Thomas, aged 10
years.
Della Masse, Of St. Thomas, aged II years.
Melina Jolly, of St. Felix.
At o'clock this morning eight bodies
had been found and taken from the ruins, all
burned to crisp. Several of the parents
of the unfortunate children were present
crying and looking for their remains, en-
desvoring to identify them by fragments o.
linen or cloth on the bodies. Eliz abeth
Gravel, one of the victims, was seen out o.
the convent while it was in flames, but sh,
re.entered either to render assist ance to th'
Others or to save her property. The siste
Superior persisted in remaining in the con
vent to save the children, and at last escap
ed with difficulty. It is not known whethe
the victims persisted in their beds or on tn
stairs while attempting to escape.
At one O'Clock to-day the Coroner openet
an inquest in the Presbytery close to tn
Convent, the sisters and others being pre-
sent. The Convent which was station at st
Elizabeth, nine miles from Toilette, wa
founded in 1S4o, and is under the manage
ment of the sisters of the Providence Com
munity. The building formed two wings
the sisters and fifty lady boarders occupying
ono, while the other was occupied by abou
fifty orphans and infrm persons. Th
structure was of wood, and there being n
fire apparatus in the village the flames coul'
not be checked, and nothing was saved
The property was insured for 81, 900.
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.AnsNses,se,sts.

The Ravels will give the third Of their
enjoyable entertainments at the Grand
Opera House, on Saturday evening next
the 30th, and we are pleased to announce
the return of Wilmtngton's favoritss,
Gookin and Fisher scrobats, Searles and
Beggs with Master Haney clog dancers.
Also, Mr.. Beck Virtue, after an absence
from the stage for twenty years, will again
appear in his old time songs and dances.
. PROFESSOR wYMAN.
professor Wyman, the great magician
with his new and wonderful delusions, and
laughable Marionettes, continues to perform
to large audiences at the Odd Fellows'
Hall. he will close on New Years night.
THE ADELPHI THEATRE.
This variety theatre is located on Second
street near Washington, and is under the
able management of Andy Hughes. The
company consists of the best variety per-
formers that eyer appeared in our city. The
audience orderly and we'll behaved, and not
. word is spoken by the performers, on the
stage that could not be uttered in the pres
ence of ladies', tonight q challenge dance
for 500 between Morton u Gibbons.
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MQuOrs Court.

At the police court yesterday, the busi-
ness was very dull, the only party who ap-
peared In the dock was Thomas Casey, who
was unable to inform his Honor, wether he
had home or not, or II he lived anywhere
he was again placed in the cells to refresh
his memory.
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Wil1aai1aQkQA Ix0NA.

At meeting of the Wilmington Loan
Association, held on Tuesday evening, $3.50
was sold at premium Of rs per cont, the
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A Sea Captain Assaulted.

BosToN, Dec. 27.-Robert Summerton
captain of an unknown schooner from Rock.
land, Me-, lying at Beverly, was assaulted
yesterday by ono of the crew and fatally in
jured.
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NOTICE.-BOUND VOLUMES OF THE
IN "NUkSERY." Ttese now form a
complete juvenile library. The Magazine
was begun in 1867, and ali volumes from that
date can be supplied.
Half-yearly volumes, elegantly
bound in cloth, III w
Yearly volumes, elegantly bound in
cloth, III 70
A9-The above books will be sent postpaid,
nn receipt of price, by the publ
JOH N l.. SHOKEY,
So Bromfleld Street, Boston, Mass
Jv2l-
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Returns from three additional precincts
In South Carolina, were found in the Office
of the Secretary of State, by the experts
appointed to tabulate the statements Of the
returns, which gives Hurley, the Republi-
can elector S7,o46, and MCGOWAN, Demo-
crat, s7,96s, thus electing from that State
one Democratic elector.
The widow Van Cott has made an effort
to convert President Grant to Christianity,
but without success. She says ~ turned
away from the apathetic President of the
United States, and ~ went from his pres.
ence, my heart turned to Jesus who 10 never
cold, but always has welcome for those
who approach him," t x,
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NOTICE-vALDOSTA INSTITUTE Fol
IN AAT,k,

This valuable property. situated in q
thriving town in southern Georgia, on the
line ofthe railroad from Savannah to Flori-
DIV, Is offered at bargain. either for sale or
exchange for property in a city in one Of
the Middle States.
The lot contains three acres, upon which
are the Institute Building u by 81 feet, two
stories high, having schOolroom, recita-
halls, chambers and kitchen, servants,
house, stable barn and all necessary out
building, and a vegetable garden.
The Institute Ia furnish ID. and the school
Is now in operation with about sixty schOl-
ars In attendance.
This property is offered for sale. because
the health of the lady who owns 1t has
failed.
For particulars apply to
DIR. GEORGE fROUP MAXWELL.
dedlI-tf New Castle Delaware.
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The MoLsar Esl0te.

Yesterday morning, Mr.. William Candy,
assignee, began the payment of the third
and last dividend to the creditors of the o.
tate of John McLear & Son. Gh
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Over the Gable.

GOVERNMENT STRUGGLE DELAYED.
LONDON, Dec. 27.-A special despatch
from Copenhagen to the Pail Mall Gazette
says The Felkething (the lower Chamber
Of Parliament) has been prorogued to 9th,
when the final struggle between the CO. Or
dinate powers of the Government will begin.
TURKEY FOR WAR.
CoNsTANTN Dec. N.-The first
Turkish council under the new con-
stitutioa was held yesterday, and the mem.
bers, after some deliberation, decided for
war. Another council will be held to- day.
RUSSIA ON TIE ALERT.
LONDON, Dec. N.-This afternoons
Globe asserts that Russia has ordered
her whole feet to rendezvous at Oaschakoff,
as apprehensions are entertained of active
measures by the Turkish feet.
TIE TURKISH DEBT.
A despatch from Constantinople to Reu-
ter's Telegram Company says: "The de-
cree Of October 9th, 1875, reducing the In
tsrest on the Turkish debt ..one-half during
five years has been officially annulled."
TIE WAR SIGNS IN THE EAST.
BELeRAEs, Dec. N.-The newspapers
here publish the following: "The Russian
General Nikitin arrived here on Monday to
take command of the Servian Army vice
Tchernayeff. At review of the Russian
divisions General Niktin declared he had
come to Servia by order of the Emperor of
Russia, to assume command of the Army.
He said that all foreigners serving in Rus
sian corps in Servis would be considered
part of the Russian army. Orders have
been issued to corps commanders Of the
servisn army to proceed Immediately to
their posts. All volunteers are ordered to
proceed to the Drina army"
The Morning herald., 1876-12-28

NIOTICE.-1he Annual Meeting of the
N Farmers Association. of New Castle
County will be held in the second story Of
the Tel. graph Building, Third and Market
streets, Wilmington, Del, on Saturday,
4kO. II. BROWN,
dec 23-s W St, Secretary.
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A1OTJCE-THE CON q ECTICUT CA1HO-
IN Lie, Published every saturday at
No, u CAPITAL AVEN UE,
Hartford Conn.
Terms-Payable in advance. Single sub
scribers, one year. $l.5O. decIZ-I
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VOL. 2, NO. lo3.
WANTS.

111ANTED.-A tenant with q small family
" to TAX Q part OF . house In Mcdowell
,ille. rent reasonable. Apply to, CHAB-
fEs fEs STOUT, Cooper Shops. McDowellvllle.
d2S-tf
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MOT CE-Fair for the benefit of 81. Peters
N Church, New castle. 'el , now open
in the basement of the church. Come and
get your Christmas presents. dec20-mWs
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NOTICES..

IMPORTANT NOTICE.--Tageart's Ex-
press ever stops. Goods will be re:
ceived at the office, CHESTNUT STREET
WHARF, Philadelphia, The entire winte I.
up to 4 O'Clock, daily. Wilmington office,
dec27lW 20 FRENCH STREET,
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FOR RENT.

NOR RENT.-One of the best business
stands in the city known as the Foun-
ain Hotel and Museum, and the only Ice
S,aom and Beer Garden, in the city. APP
NV to WIN. H. CHADWICK,
~ Nos. 2o7 and 200 w Fourth street.,
aec22 Inn Wilmington Del.
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MERCHANT TAILORS.
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JxTANTED.-5Oo Horses brought TO 46
w Shipley stree to be measured 1or
aingle ana Double Harness. dec2l-lW
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INE1TV Four large llie-like steel Ea,
AtDN cravings Of a the y.pIsv pIss'aess'a' ssd
as A DAY for circular. N. Y: Engraving
70 Il Wall street, Box 3238. N. Y. aug3ltf
The Morning herald., 1876-12-28

CHANGE IN SENATE CoMm1TTE1'
WASHINGTON, Dec. N.-Some time ago
Mr.. Mitchell, Of Oregon, gave place on the
Committee Of Privileges and Elections of the
Senate to Mr.. Sargent, of California. Yes
terday Mr.. Mitchell was again placed on the
Committee as an additional member.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-05-06
School "Marms" Wanted.

MRssRl. EDITORS In your last mum.
Der ! read an item from Middlebury
closing thus 10 reference to teachers ex-
aminstions, "Sixteen candidates pre-.
sented themselves and were examined.
and five of them received certificates. "
The Same result is true Of other towns
in O greater ortless degree. In some case.
teachers who have gained = good reputa.
tion as teachers by teaching several
terms heretofore. now fail to get their
annual license hence the local superin.
tendents get curses without stint. and
are called names not very aattering to
their vanity, to say the least.
Now, why does this stale Of affairs OK.
lot, making SO many committee men
"cursing" mad 7 Now the trouble is
not wholly with the local superintendent,
but with the board Of town superinten.
dents as whole. and perhaps the super
intendeuts that aresreseiving the worst
abuse, are not worthy OF any such treat.
ment. 1t is we'll known that there are
old members of the board, who pride
themselves on their great gifts" as 81.
peIinten lenis, and that they should try
to instil some oil their chronic notions
into the actions of the board is not to be
wondered at, and thus in getting up ques-
lions Tor teachers TO answer agreeably to
statute, think il u complying with the
statute, to ga up quesIions that will
advertise their wisdom. rather than
ties, the qualifications Of the applicant
for license.
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ED.


At Waupun, Wis, On Sunday, April Is, Lucy
II. wife of Goo V. Acker man, of Waupun, aged
70 years, i months and rs days MRS Aoker-
Iusn was the daughter Of Dir. Joe Newton, Of
forrisburgh.l
In Laconia, n H. April 50, Hon. o. A. ].
vaughan, editor Of the Democrat, police Justice
and formerly member Of tho state senate
In West Randolph, April so, Ma Lucia, wife
Montpelier, aged ~ years.
In Morrissnis, Nj, April 20, Thomas bod.
worth, aged 80 years Originator Of the famous
Dodworth's band
Ia Ferrisburgh, April 10, hr- Ann Porter
wife Of Wallace Porter. In the 2sth year Of heI
rgo.
Ia North Randolph, Feb. Is, Tiuolh, Elan.
merry, aged 81 years and month";.
In shoreham, April 20, Mrs Lods..i Crawford
Jones, aged II years
In New York City. April 50. Jeuais Rich. og.d
about 40 years.
In salina City. Cal, April 3, Ah,.m Frost
aged II years.
In Orwell, April Is, Of lung fever, Mr.. Bsnja.
min Mills.
In Brandon. April II, Hon. Kz,a June, aged
so years.
In Orwell. May ?. Mrs A. ). hsa, aged S:
yoars.
In Huntington. May l. George johns. ogsd S.
years.
In Rutland, April 20. John Har,is og.i i.
years. =
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Such are Blaine shd Bris,ow-and Whco
or. Mr.. Blaine probably stands first in
the minds Of the Republicans Of New
England on account OF his long aud dis.
tinguished public service, which affords
a record Of ability and integrity such as
can scarcely DO found elsewhere. So far
as he is known Secretary Bristow is also
entitled TO tho highest regard Of the peo'
pie. If his public service had been as
long and as varied as Mr.. Blsino's and
his record as clear as it now is, he would
perhaps Oil The bill as we'll As it is he
will BE- formidable candidate and il
nominated will receive the united support
of the party. Mr.. Wheeler, heretofore,
has figured only as possible compromise
candidate. lie is unexceptionable in
character and has a record Of past public
service which does not compare unfayor-
ably with any. Messrs. Morton and Conk.
ling, NAV es well be counted out. The
people don't want them, Gov, Hayes Of
Ohio, also q clean man, has numerous
warm friends, and he may yet become the
great unknown" whom Blaine is said to
fear.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-05-06

hear that one superintendent who
has classical education, and has even
followed literary pursuits, frankly admits
that be cannot answer all the questions.
Now, gentlemen superintendents, what
are the districts 10 do 7 Have no schools 7
Or shall they support them at their own
expense, losing their public money! Or
do you intend to compel us to send our
children to some graded school or local
academy" That you have served the
best interests Of the different school dis.
tricts in the county very much doubt.
Let US look at affairs cnniiily and SEQ y
your rigidity in constructing the staiuies
Is not working n great injury to certsin
districts. Often it is the case, and has
been the case this spiiug. that n commit
tee hires teacher whose qualification be
knows to be satisfactory to the district
from the satisfaction given 10 all the Tor
mer terms taught, aud thus shows the
desire Of the district oy engaging said
teacher, but your strict rulings this spring
have at late hour disappointed the dis.
trict, aud insulted the former reputation
Of the teacher.
Again, there are some districts. ilea Ia
grand list but poor in scholars, one 81
which | now think of, which at most will
have but four or five pupils, and they
A b G pupils. The district are willing
to tax themselves for school if they can
engage some young lady for small sum
in comparison to the wages Of frst-class
teachers but no, gentlemen superinten
dents, you say, " tirst oisss or nothing. /"
| do not know but that is the spirit OF
the school law if 30, for one am in
favor of the towns taking tho matter into
their own hands, and cutting themselves
loose from oil the state school machinery,
and save the friction, and like "Grangers'
do their own business. and let other folks
business alone.
Now, gentlemen of the board OF super.
intendents, If the editors will not oon slider
this an advertisement, / will ask you to
recommend some teachers that can "pass'
to take the place of some knoacn and
tried teachers this year thrown out by
your high standard" you SO much de.
sire to brag about next town meeting.
April 81, 1875. T.B.
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~ MIR. Blaine's personal explanation
upon the floor of Congress, backed up as
it was by documents and uuimpeachable
testimony, was entirely convincing, and
90 admitted TO be. even by his enemies.
But upon second thought some Of them
pretend not to be fully convinced, notably
one John X. Tarbox, member Of Con.
eress from tho Lawrence, Macs, district,
who still proposes to have an investiga.
ton. OF course an investigation would
be harmless to Mr.. Blaine, but may be-
oome embarrassing to the virtaous inves'
tigator when the righteousness Of his
position is made plain by the failure to
End anything to investigate.
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d, rRNEIrs FLAvoRISs EXTRACTS

- tn. snPeriorfy Of tlese ,rfraets rans;ss !,
fhsir perfect purity and strength. They nre war
ranted free from the poisonous oil- and acid
which enter into tho composition Of many Of che
factitious fruit ssvors now in the market. They
arc not only true to their names. hut arc prepsr
cd FROM fruits Of the best quality, aud are so high
iy concentrated that comparatively small guam
tity only need be used. JosspR BrRsprr 4 Go.
Boston, Manufacturers and Proprietorq.
For sale by NIL 0rocers aud Druggists
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MARRIED.

In West Newton, Mnss,, April 20, At the resi-
dence OF the brides father, C. &. Cook, ESQ, bv
tho Rev +. W. Smith, Mr.. Norman b. Dougia.
OF Shorehnm n Mrs. Laura G. Barnes Of West
Newton,
At tho residence OF The brides father, On Tues
day, May .. by Rev. 3. W. MsgilI, Mr.. Willard
X. Bristol Of Panton, to hiss Mary 4. Richards
Of Cornwall. Vt
In Brandon, April IL. 1910, at she residence Of
the officiating magistrate, by a. ). Cook, Ju.tics
Of the Peace, Thomas Mabsn, 9t Brandon, tC
Eliza SaPeEncsu, Of Salisbury
Ia LUDLOW, April 20, by Rev. ii. r whitney
Dir. Henry E Cook Of Chsteten, and Miss Mary
Bryant Of Weston.
Ia Charlotte, April -, BY Rev. Ds. Hodge, Mr.
fsyette Hubbell, of Charlotte and Miss Gertie L
Peek, Of Hirssburgh
ia Brandon, April az, ~ Rev. Ds. c. A. Tholn
as, Henry c. Washburn aud Miss Nora Niohols
both of Brandon,
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dueed more cures OF rheumatism, neuralgia, palsy
sprains, swellings caked breasts. scalds, burns,
salt-rheum, earsoho, etc upon tho human frame,
and Of strains. spavins, gals, etc., upon animals
in one year than have oil other pretended rome
dies since tho world began.
LONDONDERRY, VI, DsOenber so, 1879.
J. b. Ross 4 Co.
0RSrs:-I have been using the CENTAUR
LINIMENT and 1t has done me good, and would
not be without 1t In my house ifit cost ten dollars
per bottle. It Is the greatest medicine that /
ever used for Rheumatism.
DAVID ARNOLD"
"AuausTA, Me-, April rs, 1878.
GENTLEMEN have suffered with Rheumatism
terribly for years. Four bottles Of CENTAUR
LINIMENT has cured me. sm only too happy
to cay 90. Respectfully,
(Captain) THOMAS SMITH"
"EAsT BEspoE, Ksnnsbse Co., Me, June IL, ia.
]. r. RosE d Co.,
SIRs:-Thers Is a man here that has been lame
for three years. for the last nine months he could
not touch ons foot to the floor. He has been using
CENTAuR IMMINENT; now he has his boots on,
and Is about Your Linimsnt will 20 we'll here.
You're, II. NJ. ROBINSON, Postmaster"
White Wrapper for family Use. Yellow Wrap
per for animals. Price, SO cents; Large Bottles,
Sl.00.
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n WEST FAfRLEE, VT, Jan. IL, 1871.
lRAR SIR.-Fnr aavan or aiuht WARS mast

n WEST FAiRLrE, Vt, Jan. IL, 1871.
DRAR SIR;-For seven or eight years past
have been in poor health and for the past year or
more very feeble. Ny health continued to de-
cline. and my flesh and strength wasted away,
until was unable to work or even 90 up stairs
without great exhaustion. / suffered from fire.
quent and distressing attacks of palpitation Of
the heart, myIfood distressed me. causing acidity
and pain in the stomach; and l su fered from OF
trome nervousness, constipation and debility Of
the system generally, my blood being thin and
poor and sluggish in circulation, and" | was for
years suffering all the torturss Of Confirmed dys-
peptic. About six months since l concluded
would try bottle of PHupias Syrup, and reoeiv-
ed SO much benefit from il that purchased eve
bottles more, and have continued the use Of the
Syrup until quite recently. 1t has restored my
health to such an extent that feel myself -
good as new. My digestion Is good aud my
weight has increased in the past four months from
one hundred and twenty to one hundred and thir-
ty-eigh. pounds; my strength has returned and
my general health Is thus wonderfully impro we'd,
and can truly say eve It all to the use Of your
PERUVIAN SYRuP. l earnestly recommend all
sufferers from dyspepsia and debility to give It .
trial. hoping it will do them as much good as It
has me. Yours very truly, Mas. 8. b. BKNIs.