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YACHTING NOTES.

The Newburg Yacht Club announces It's fourth an
classes entrance tree, follows FIRST open boats
over twentysx feet In length second open boats
twenty-five feet aud not exceeding twenty-six feet
long; third, open boats twenty-five feet long and
DER fourth cabin yachts and all yachts with working
sails. Two prizes will BIO given IN each class except
the fourth in which ono prize only is offered. Tho
hrst prize in tho frs second and third classes will be
sum OF money and a set OF coors; in the fourth
class handsome piece OF silver plate. The Ncwburg
CLUB also oilers prize oil $3.50, In gold, TO be
sailed Tor IN grand sweepstakes the day fol-
lowing the regatta. Tho event will DO open ali open
yachts under thirtynve feet IN length. The entrance
leo Is fixed ut 500. and the whole amount thus at
tanned VIII DO iiv ded and distributed prizes accord
ing 10 the number OF entries the clubs $3.50, gold,
being added TO the rst prize The will be sailed
according 10 the sailing regulations OF the Brooklyn
Yacht Club, over tho usual course Ncwburg Bay,
and the referee 10 be chosen BY the captains OF tho
competing boats Entries to the regatta viii close
July 81 and to the sweepstakes on July IS Fur
ther particulars Will be furnished application to Mr.
James I. Sloan, Newburg, N Y.
CARL, OF CITY Isano, s working vigorously the
schooner yacht Vcstn and soon expects her 10 DO
ready tor her owner no Is also making numerous al.
tcraons In the Gracic cng hcning her ioro and aft
being tho principal The schooner yacht Ataanta Is
next to DO taken IN hands tor slight repairs
IL is rumored that the Board oil Trustees OF the
Brooklyn Yacht Club will either sell lease the club
house at Gravescnd Bay. The yacht owners OF this
ganzation have como TO tho conclusion that n more
undesirable place Tor anchorage does not exist than
Gravesend Bay, and hence they greatly gratilcd
that chance for the better Is IN prospect
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oush, L.Ac,,l; W. H. Churchill cU.Ac.. 2; n. W.
Hall, l. &C, Thorough went on at great pace
and had his men dead beat at atty yards from home.
from which point no slowed down q walk, reaching
the tape six yards ahead, N 81 rs seconds
One Milo Race Challenge Cup.-w. Shade, l.. A. c.,
w.o. More. OF tue L. A. c.. accompanied Tor haif q
mile and al the finish so to LEI him make record
SHADES times were, hrst quarter 81 IS; half miie
2;oo; three-auarters, 3l4 35 tbest record; one
mile 30
Broad Jump: O. Akin, Ngnea,on A. @, 20 n.
90 in, l; III. w. Strachau, l. A. C., 10 II. s in,2
100 Yards Hurdle Race Chalcoge Cup.-First heat
j. II. A. Reay, L. A. c., Il +. 81. salmon, C. U. A. O.,
2; c. A. W. Gilbert, l.. A. c., J. second heat II.
Macdougall, l. A. c., /; >. + Jackson. o. Z. A. o.,
Final heat:-Reay, !; Jackson, 2; Macdouga, g.
In the final heat the race lay between Jackson and
Reay, and the former seemed to have The beat Of Il
when he stumbled at the last hurdle, and Reay draw
ing away won by four yards Time IL l-5 seconds
Putting tho Weight IL ibs.-T. Stone, Jr.. Newton
lc-wiiiows, G. c., 3s II. in, /; w. Y. Winthrop,
A. A. O., 80 II. 2 in, =
Halrmilc, Challenge Cup-F I. Thorough, L. A. c..
/; Hon. A. L. Pelham, A. A. O., q; making waiting
race OF II until we'll IN the straight Thorough came
away and won by four Yards; timc I'm
High Pole Jump.--H. T. kayll Sunderland, y. O.,
10 f. ON, II. w. Strachan, l.. A. T., 10 f. iu.
Four Miles Race, Challenge Cup. Gibb. ). L. H.,
W. O.
Glib intended running out on time, but heavy
shower put stop TO this idea, and after going two
miles ana Two laps he retired.
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"Obscrvcr' asks:--.'wili tho HERALD be kind enough
TO lay the blame at the right door, concerning tho,
blockade In front Of y. u. ii. X. Thurber Il Co. q
store, corner OF Rcadc and West broadway ?,
Since tho arm TO be caous all Of public;
dcccncy and continue TO annoy pedestrians after tho
repeated exposures your valuable paper is II not
time Tor the 'nncs police In the world TO interfere fr
~. wants TO know twhy Is II that the water Is all
lowed 10 remain the vacant lots on tho southwest
OF First and Sixtynrst street until tho
samo has become grcon and stagnant. aud why 10 70
that there Is no tagging the sidewalk In front of
said lots ~
Taxpayer says OF tho Sixth avenue pavement
that IRON Forty second up very bad con.
diton. Az Forty-sccond street there dangerous
holes and during the atc rain storms about
inches OF ut that crossing We have paid enough
TO have good pavement in that avenue. Cant somo
thing DO doncP
s.Owncr, complains :-"Ncarly two years ago the
Blocker Street Railroad raised tho grade OF Elm
street. between Worth ana Leonard and put expen
OF 500 every lot owner for sidewalks and curbs.
but the street has never been rcpavcd since."
''B ~ complains that Sixty.lrst street, from Sec
ond avenue TO the East RIVER not ccanscd and that
Il IS in a nlthy condition.
az c. T. - informs the HERALD that tho sidewalks In
East Fourteenth street and tho lower part of Union
square, near Fourth avenue arc encountered with
trucks aud carts. "Has the proprietor OF tho livery
stable there extraordinary privileges ~
s'Propcrty Owner wants know by What au horitv
the street IL occupied with stone taken out OF the
lots for space OF 100 feet by $50 feet IN tho
southwest corner OF First avenue aud Sxty-nrst
street The policemen say u Ia none OF thor businesx
Pray. who Is paid to attend TO such obstructIens"
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DOG FIGHTING IN KENTUCKY.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer, April H.
Out beyond Latona Springs tour miles back OF Cow
ngton, are situated tho grounds OF tho Cincinnati
Rifle Club" and these the scene last night OF
brutal and exciting dog Eight There is hut on the
grange" and the windows OF this dulcd for tho
occasion by hanging carpets tho interior being only
lighted by alIow dips, which throw queer light over
tho motley, but good-humorcd group assembled. Tho
spectators numbered about nifty, and were mostly
driven out In hacks, which left this city after ton
O'Clock. The contestants were, LADY" white bitch,
with spot OF tan ON tho car, who was picked up
pnp out oil the Licking two years ago. and had
record or pedigree. She weighed 20 los Just, aud
was owned, bought and handled by Tom Wilson, or
Covlnston "Boxcr, black and white, 254 lbs, -,
years old thoroughbred, Boston professional, with
record OF three battles won and esteemed good one
being n favorite at from Sl2 TO $40 IRON the word
"Imc until II was nearly over, when "Boxersp back
crs vainly clamorcd Tor draw The stakes were $50
side, and Brown, the man who had his leg broken nj
the last dog light OF local notoriety, was rcleree
Owned, bought and handled by ''Shocmakcr Harry, -
OF CINCINNATI Tho fight began nj ten o'clock aud
lasted throc hours and ten minutes. when ''Boxer"
skulked TO his corner, and Lady pronounced
the VICTOR
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STREET TRADING.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
Passing through Fourteenth street ono day last week
mot poor woman trying to sell fancy baskets. one
OF which bought, aud whic looking for the correct
change she told with in her eyes that she had
Just been ordered or tho sidewalk by policeman o.
else no would arrest her, and SAID shc 'How Is poos
woman TO mako livngg IL has taken me one whole
make these things aud how can sell them II
ordered TO move or - Now simply wish to inquire
why such Is regarded nuisance while the
merchants Grand street are permitted, not only 10
litter tho sidewalk with their dry goods boxes but 10
stretch lines from tho house 10 the curb with goods
dangling the faces OF pedestrians as they walk along.
besides wayaying them to como IN and buyY Have
they any greater right offer their goods 10 the pub
lie from tho sidewalk, or does might mako rightly
INQUISiTIvE FEMALE.
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tract and declares that said contract Love.
OF any validity q binding contract upon tho
defendant herein Defendant herein further answering
the rights OF the policy holders the fund In
deendAnt the defendant has consented trustee and
has received the premiums upon the National Life Inur
ance Company policies which. together with
ferrcd by the National Life Insurance Company Of New
York. have been kept by defendant Ia fupd and
have been and held by defendant trustee and
not otherwise.
Yesterday notice was served the attorneys OF the
company by counsel for Mrs. Chamberlin and placed
on the calendar for Monday next, oil motion fer udg
ment IN favor OF paintin, on the ground that defend
ants answer Is irivolous This suit becomes Of unu-
sua interest at this tme from the fact that Benjamin
Noyes, who was lately In confinement in New Jersey
Tor taking transfer OF the assets or tho
New Jersey Mutual Life Insurance Company TO
tho National Capital Lie Insurance Company, OF
which BIC Is president Is also president of the
company against which the brought that since
the reinsurance OF this policy by the latter all Its
sets have also been transferred TO this National
Capital Life Insurance Company 1t will DO remem-
bored that this last named company, TO which tho
financial streams OF so many other companies seem to
tend. was made the subject OF bill introduced in
Congress just before the close OF Its last session 10
peal It's act OF incorporation. The widow is In hot
pursuit Of these migratory assets to satisfy her policy
and hopes 10 overtake them somewhere
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THE TEETOTAL ARMY.

There a largely attended Temperance meeting
last night in Peter Dwycr's Mission House, No 70
Barrow street. The foes OF ssGood John Barlcycornn
mustered strong under the energetic leadership of
Oliver Cotter, OF Brooklyn. The meeting convened in
rather small room, and II crowded TO the
doorway by those who anxyuis TO participate in
the campaign against King Alcohol Tho walls were
ornamcntcd by somc temperance notices, such as
Wen drink cold water. distilled Of God,
1t gives a character abroad,
And happin ass at homo.
Aftor singing hymn and making prayer the
chairman made bitter speech against the sale or use
OF Intoxicating liquor In any form. He was
particularly severe upon the Excise Commits
sioncrs, who, nc believed, ought TO be under
going rigid course Of disciplinary drill on
Blackwels Island instead OF beng tolerated IN society
and pad $4,000 year Tor assisting TO poison people
on you must give your heart TO this work and go
IL with all your soul" He hoped see tho day
when New York Will not have 10, 900 rumsnops,
which she mas now, and moro than 400 churches,
which are all that she possesses. Tho officers
Of this pew branch OF tho worSingmcn's Reform
Union, were chosen IN the persons oi:--rhomas Mas
dent; Mr. Fox, Second Vice President; Mr.
NJ Blocker, Secretary, and Nj. Peter Dwyer Treas.
speech similar TO the FIRST, but more embittcred lilo
detailed at length all Tho abomnabe adultcratons
which put into spurious aud bad distilled Ter
mcntcd Intoxicating drinks, aud endeavorod 10 show
the deadly effects which ts poison has upon The human
frame Tho newly elected President favored The
meeting, by request, with speech, IN which
he acknowledged having experienced poverty
IN every form when he was addicted
10 drink lovo for tho bottle had sent HIM prisoner
Blackwcs Island, and a convict TO the State
Prison. IRON which last place he had been pardoncd to
the Lord IN tins movement The other night he
coming out aitcr leading meeting In the Rev.
DR.. Tyng's Church. when ho met Tor .ncr companion
in cr,mr who was greatly ustonscd TO see tho asora.
bic change that had taken place the circumstances
OF the speaker. number OF other speeches were
made, collection was taken up, some lew members
signed the pledge and an adjournment followed.
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A REPUDIATED POLICY.

WIDOW cHAMBERLIN's EXPORTS TO COLLECT
THE INSURANCE ON HER HUSBANDS LIFE
THE CoMPANY's ANSWER TO THE CLAIM.
In September, 1866, Ccphas G. Chamtcrlin insured
his lie for the benefit OF his wife Alice the sum OF
So 000 with the National Life Insurance Company OF
New York, at an annual premium OF $677. In Octo-
Der, 1873 tho Supreme Court this county appointed
Eli Beard receiver OF the company, and he furnished
ecncduc OF tho company's assets to the Court Upon
this schedule tho American National Life and Trust
Company, Of Hartford, IN the State Of Connecticut
sumed and rcinsured the policies Of the New York
company including that Of Mr.. Chamberin. In Sep
TENDER. 1885, Mr.. Chambcrlin died, all the premiums
having been paid up to that date the last which
were paid tho Connecticut company. She
demanded from tho latter payment OF tho amount
Of the policy, furnishing the necessary proofs
Of the death of her husband but payment was refused
She then commenced suit IN tho Supreme Court in
this city for the recovery OF the amount To this the
company made that they accepted The liability
ccvcr officers that tho schedule furnished 10 the
Court was correct and truo but that It was subsc-
'quently discovered not to DO true; that 600 out
standing polices had been omitted thcrcfrom; that IL
had represented that certain therein con-
tanned valuable, whereas they were OF no vaIuc
large number Of tho policies represented as
recent and therefore not requiring large reserve
fund, whereas these same policies were old and many
OF them Tcnsuranccs. The company, In It's answer,
then proceeds TO state It's position and Liability the
matter, as folows:--
why THE COMPANY REFUSES PAYMENT
That upon discovering such false ana fraudulent
~ aforesaid inadc BY which defendants induced
to assume the liabilities n the
National life Insurance COMPANY u was acernlned that
tne National ic Insurance hal bren dissolved by mo
decree OF competent Jurisdiction. and defend
ant far IL abe Immediately rcpuIated and
Svsr since repu'iiated and now regulates said
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THE CRACK OF THE RIFLE.
OPENING OF THE SHOOTING SEASON AT CREED
MOOR TODAY

OPENING OF THE SHOOTING SEASON AT CREED
MOOR TODAY
Although the ranges Of tho National Rino Assoca-
ton at Crccdmoor were declared 10 BIO open the
from tho 4th inst match OF any consequence
has been contested To-day is, in fact the opening
OF the season, and IL will DO ushercd in by long
range match, wherein some OF the most distin-
guished rilemon In America will tako part rho
match Is for the Remington $500 gold prIzo.
The conditions are:-Opcn to all corners; rife, any
Remington brcech-loadcr within the rules Of the Ma
tiona Rifle Associations to DO loaded At the breech,
with cartridges furnished from the factory which will
be issued by the range superintendent 10 each com.
pctitor at tho firing points, In sealed packages ais
tances, $780, 900 and 1000 YARDS twenty rounds at
each distance; position, any without artificial rest;
the highest aggregate IN each competition TO
win, ties to DO decided according TO tho
rules; coaching spotting allowed, nor
Interchange OF Information between tho competitors.
No previous practice permitted on tho day OF tho
match No sighting shots. Entrance fee, 81. The
prize must be three not necessarily consec-
utivey) before becoming the property OF the winner
0nchaIf vi the entrance money each competition 10
be DIVIDED twohrds being for tho highest score,
oDc-thlrd TO tho second best No match 10 como
of with q less number than ten entries.
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ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

On Monday evening noxt at the Athcnrum, Allan.
tic and Clinton streets. Brooklyn, a mplmcntary
benefit will be rendered to Mike Henry, OF that city,
Tho programme CT tho evening includes sparring by
professionals and amateurs, singing dancing and club
swnging. Among tho boxers who will appear AFRO
Johnny DIVER. William Edwards, william {. Nc.
Cicilan, Professor Whitney, Billy Donnciy, Pat Kelly,
and others equally proficient In the OF the gloves
Tue most notable sct-to OF the occasion will be thnt
between distinguished teacher OF the manly art from
New York and Johnny Dwycr, Brooklyn's iayoritc.
The sports Will begin at eight r. NJ
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THE WEST INDIA MAIL.

To THE EDrToR THE HERALD
Tho particular grievance which would request you
to bring to the public notice is the sending OF leera
addressed to the West Indies by way OF England,
spite OF there being particularly stated tho address
the name OF the Atlas company's steamer, which iS
regularly advertised conveying mails intended for
those regionsthus causing unnecessary delay and
pense To tho parties receiving such correspondence.
Having mad good deal OF this dsagrecabe experiences
| can truly subscribe myself SUFFERER
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LRAKY LAMPS ON CARS.

To EDITOR HERALD
win you allow this space in your precious "Com~
plant Book" am steady rider on tho Third Avea
line. within three weeks have had my
coat sleeves twice soaked with kerosene oil from th0
lcakv lamps. while riding down yesterday morning
IN car No. So young lady complained OF the same
thing She asked the conductor TO prevent u, but he
only gavc her grun reply aud walked out Will the
Third Avenue line please remedy thsY HARRY B.
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THE CONNECTICUT INVESTIGATION.
LBx TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

BIZ TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
HARTFORD, April IL, 1877
Tho special commissioners appointed by the Legis-
ature to investigate the condition OF all the lie insur
ance companies OF tho State have begun their sessions
in this city, but tho proceedings will bc
secret and none Of tho testimony received or
conclusions reached viii BIO madc public until they
shall be presented in Official report to the next
session OF the Legislature However II In tho
Of the Investigations II Is ascertained that any
pnny Is IN such condition that tho interests OF the
policy holders are eopardized the regular Insurance
Commissioner will be advised, In order that no may
take proper steps in the matter
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PIGEON SHOOTING.

ANNUAL MEETING or THE LONG ISLAND SHOOT
ING CLUB.
Tho annual meeting OF tho Long Island Shooting
Club took place at Dexter Park, jamaica, ycster-
day afternoon. The members desiring to part In
tho divided into sides, Mr. Williams
being chosen captain Of ono and Mr. G. T. Gdcrscovo
taxing charge OF tho other. Mr. Williams side
aged to become tho winners by two birds.
SUMMARY.
GROUNDS OF TIKI Long ISLAND PIGEON SHOOTING
CLUB, DEXTER PARK, NEAR JAMAICA, L. l., April l3,
1S77-PIdEoN SHoOriSG.-Annual meeting for dinner,
birds each, 70 yards rise, so yards boundary, q or
shot, II and +, aud club rules TO govern.
WILLIAMS,
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TOO MUCH WATER.

To TnE EDITOR THE HERALD
Why do the managers OF the Roosevelt and South
Seventh street ferries have their boats washed out
every morning half-past sevcn to hafpast eight
O'Clock when all business crossing from
BROOKLYN 10 New York; Why can't thcy do their
scrubpng in the middle OF the day and prevent people
from getting rheumatism, &c. BY doing so they Will
oolgc one who has patronzed them for the past i've
years. hHEuMAllSM
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BLUE Wells.

To THE EDITOR HERALD
feel It TO be my duty protest against tho fashion
OF wearing blue vols Thoy completely hide tho
pretty faces Of our American girls and as am often
upon Broadway miss tho usual sweet countenanccs
oil tho darings who charm the promenadcr, and who
make his constitutional survey OF carth's oveIiest
fowers-huDan parterres OF beautiful "daisies.'s
Again, say, "Down with tho ves!o TIN EAR
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THE Doc CURE.

To rms EDITOR HERALp:-
Deaths from hydrophobia would not DO SO many &c
the law insisted people putting water before their
doors or gates as they do in other IL
surprising that on hot summers day. especially In.
country dogs 60 mad simply Tor want OF water,
which IS plentiful People should be moro humane.
HUMANITY.
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WILL THE POSTMASTER EXPLAIN?

TO THE EDITOR OF TME HERALD:-
Why is this2 live In Hunters Point. l addrcsscds
a letter friend Of nine In Grand street, Now York.
went Post Once here and put down tho letter
and ten cents; tho Postmaster gave me seven cents
change and pat three stamp on the letter. Tho
letter then delivered IRON station Is. New York,
my friend, who had TO pay three cents the letter
having two three cent stamps upon IT, Can you throw
light ON this and oblige J. 7. +. CARSONf
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To THE EDITOR or THE HgRALp:-
Tho last act OF the iarce-tho Police Commissioners
attempting throw tho dust OF tho nlshy streets into
the eyes OF tho publcis their order to tho polic0
captains TO report all the street rwecpers VINO are in-
competent to perform an honest days work
Query.-Did not the Commissioners inspect tho
crippled swcepcrs before appointing them AZ IL was
their duty or have they delegated TO tho politicians
the performance Of that very important scrvicey
JUSTICE.
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WHY THE DISTINCTION |?

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
''There hundreds OF places In this city where
liquors sold without any license that not
ported by the police" So says Commissioner Mar
tin. should like very much to know why "thc
finest police lorco in the word are so Negligent? Why
are some liquor dealers obliged to procure a license
whc others sell without? such dcrelicton or duty
looks bad Tor the force. 1t speaks very broadly OF
good fat fee In the background.
Pro BONO PUBLICO.
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SUICIDE FROM A FERRYBoAT.

When the cryboat Newark, OF the Desbrossas street
ferry, was IN midstrcam yesterday morning. Theodore
hookic, aged thirty, Of Third street, near avenue A.
threw his hat on tho deck, and before any could
interfere 10 prevent tho rash act he caped tho
river. IL Is said that difficulty with his father
tho cause Of tho suicide The body has not been ro-
covered.
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GOATS IN THE STREETS.
To TIE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
In your .Complaint Book" April IL, 1877, 'NausctS
complains OF goats 1884 street Mayor wickham,
on hts accession to the Mayornty or the city, APP.
pointed (now Deputy sheriff Tom 0'Caahan as Super.
intendent OF Goats in Nineteenth Assembly dis.
tricI He still holds that Office All complaints should
be referred TO ssThomas O'Calahnn, Esq, Supcrin
tcpdcnt OF Goats, Shcrin's Office New York"
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
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BAD If TRUE.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERaLD:-

To THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD:-
Allow mo to call your attention to tho Commission
es not OF charities. but OF corruption. In place
ducng their enormous wages they havo reduced
tho rations OF the poor men and women under their
just hall Now is this going to DO allowed IN
this great cityY IL Is shame 10 and God 6
have II from sufferer, who would IL II he
dare TAXPAYER.
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SPRINKLE THE STREETS.

To THE EDITOR HERALD:-
Arc there any reasons why the principal thorough.
fares should not DO sprinklcd In April? The
lated art tho and high winds make tho dust
more abundant now than almost any timc OF the
year, Furniture, cloth ing, eyes. throat, ali are me
jured by H. There Is plenty Of Croton WIN not use
OPrHALAIIA