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Daily Republican., 1888-02-21
Fresh snad

THE delicious shsd has already put in
an appsa-nuoH, aud II the pr se:t fine
weather ,oniiausa fer II week or u .
longer they will he quite p,entiful In
the unarf-y. Powell, In the Third ssFhti
market, Will have @ fne lot 10 NOR =
Ia addition 10 herring, cod, nathnt
pike, urfah, yellow and white perch
back bass hsadoo,l and terrapiu.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21

IF SOME Of Il. mea or boys Hho fre
sit r.fi54 or plstois In the streets, OF in
!heir yhrjh, could be eprrehendsd ard
msi5 an 6xsmpie o., It Would no doubi
have sslutsEy tfeo.r aud ghi bs ttO
mems Of prevent ns tehous Hcciden'.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21
.rHz LENGTH OF 1T"

A woman com
planning TO an
Irish Hin e n
draper, after
urging a hun
dred b J e c.
tlons to h e
goods shown
finally 9 a | d,
"lt's tool mar.
row." There
upon. the shop
man,in a rage,
unroiled I h .
'bolt.stretchinI
1t the full
length of his
store, and ex-
c ! a | IN e d
"H ca We n 3
madam, look
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21

Tho Moss R,as Assembly will give
their eecond annual picnic atScheutzsn
Park on Decoration d&y.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21

DUBLIC sALE-wILL BE SOLD AT
IL public sale at the residence Of the snp.
sSriSeT ndraS ON "a to 9oE ias scu,heas, Of New
ark and one mile west Of ogleton,
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY eth, i'ss.
attn O'Clock, a. m, sharp,
The following personal property
~ on heal Of H..
19N HOBsEs and COLTS. <ksSr
No. !. Molhe, bay mare yrs. DID, sound
no. !. Bessis, bay mare yrs. old, sound.
eood worker and driver.
drl, or. safe for a lady to drlve; go,
No. T. Bell, brown rare II yrs, old, sound
and all right, cafe for a lady to drive woih
10. y. Magsle, a large bay mare 'O,rA old
No. 8. Polly, bay mare, "a yrs. old fast
racer, with ioai to MaynOwcr.
Nos. Tands, Pair Of bay colts, coming
''S nos . sud,O Pair of yeArling rolls,
10 head OF CATTLE. II good dairy cows,
Sananse m Refers, | seefs and bulls. u shoals
ol them Poland Chiha and Chester whites. A
lot OF Plymouth Rock chickens.
farm WAGONS, toue iron aNlel. hay rig
gings iumpseAt carriage nearly new; ! car
riAge pole, horse cart, ntaIls new, BicA-
10 4 X Hoffman grain and fertillzcr hri l.
n Ibcli corn worker, double roller nearly new; ;
/ horse power AMI trucks set OF trucks tor
large thresher, OsDs rn binder, teVen foot cut,
/ and b, lis, cord marker; TaFHATt horse rake,
cornsaeller rIth shaker shaker nearly nssw. fan fan
with rope and nulleys, plows, harrowH iron
| and wood culilvntnrs FORKS, rake, thorCls
! and hoes, A lot OF belting, large isrm bell.
| carriage. wagon, cart and pl Nv harness, >
graih cradles, lot Of grain lEgs and many
| other articles.
| Dairy Flxtnres.--i six-cAl Cooley Crcamrr.
| / Reeds butter worFer large 2hsndle churn
| = hutter tubs 40 pound tub for Ice, u ponnd
tub, Ib-pound tub cook stove aud fixtures.
Il HALF lntert st Of ~ acres OF wheat In the
ground.
! TERMS'-All sums OF ihirtv collars and
l under cssh: ali over hat amount a credit uf
10 months will he given, on purchaser Rislng
I u bankAble note WITH an approved sndorser.
Sale positive. lf wet, Will st In a drN place.
l IA sIEL n. DRAPER.
| l.. ". .stiGhsm a Son, sucs, VIM. Reesc, clerk.
nc 2tW-6.d
InUBLID SALE WILL hE St Lp ut
public taie, on tho river rofd, mile
Bnd halt ooioH Nov Uastio, on tho urant'
ham He'll farm, on
| TAuRsDAY FEBRUARY 20. 1855,
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21
~ raGas:aEs.

tomorrow preuiaes to be clear ard
rather % .SeE. Similar oahdiiions will
prooap & pEx7sil on Thur day.
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21

DUBLIC GALE - ELL BE SOLD
subscriber, hA 4 mile froiD hrIstianA village
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21

bOle agent and depot for Del7WAre of tn.
BartholomRy Brewing Company'B lloohesto'
Lager Beer.
sole agents for Massey & Co.'S Philhdelphis
Breweries Mrssey's nrpwa stout X, Xxx
XXX ALES AND POHTEleS
Orders by mail will receive prompt Stten.
tiOn. Goods shipped 70 any port nee OF
board. 1rlruhonp Coun eGtion,
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21

DUBLIC sALE-wILL BE SOLD AT
il public sale at the residence Of the sub
ecriber on the COOK farm, In white ClaI
Greek Hundred, two miles southeast OF new
ark and one mile west Of oglcton,
-. ,...,n,. rpuatfADN e=sru tIaa
Daily Republican., 1888-02-21

nUBLID SALE Will NE St LO ut
Il public taie, on tho river rord, mile
BDd q halt ooioH Nov Uastio, on tho urant'
ham He'll farm, on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20. 1855,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

circular from the territorial board Of
education throws some light upon On ex.
ceedingiy misty subject. The territorial
board Of education has undertaken to in.
terpret the school law OF 1887 relative TO
election of school officers. It reaches the
conclusion st3
THAT the annual school election will
be held on the 10th OF June.
2--That the annual school election in
counties operating under the district sys-
tenn will be held on the 26th of j upe.
3-That in the counties operating under
the township system county school sup
erintendents sreto be elected on the 10Th
OF June and assume their duties OH the
lst of October and in counties operating
under the district system county super
intendents are to be elected at the gem
esal election in November and and as
sumo their duties on the 1st OF January
From this it may be concluded that In
counties operating uader the township
school system all school officers county
and township, are to be elected on the
18th OF June. That in counties operating
under the school district system district
officers are to be elected on the 26sh OF
June and county superintendents at the
general election in November. 20
The law being obscure the interpreta--
ton is necessarily obscure, but this ap-
pears to be the scope OF The information
intended to be conveyed in the circular
from the territorial board OF education.
AS Yankton county operates under the
district system, It's county superinten-
dent holds his office until next January
and his successor will be chosen at the
November election. .a.i5
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

seventy-five from all parts of south Da-
kota are nov here, and the bulk are vet
to arrive tomorrow night. Among the
arrivals are Col. Moody, Deadwood; !;
Judge Palmer and g. O. Caldwell, Sioux
Falls; Mayor Skillman, Aberdeen; Gov,
Pierce, Watertown: George Mathews
Brookings. About one hundred delegates
are here now. The convention promises
to be large and enthusiastic. The plan
now talked Of, and which has received
general approval OF both delegates and
candidates, is to send SIX delegates to
Chicago, to be selected one from each
judicial district in the territory. The
territory is allowed two regular delegates
and feur contingents by the plan pro-
posed. All six are to go on the same
basis and il not admitted as six votes
they shall cast the two regular votes by
third of vote each. The selection OF
the delegates is to be approved by the
convention and the fight for preferences
to be settled in csucuses of delegates
for the respective districts. This removes
the possibility OF wrangles from conven-
tion,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
A Challenge in Earnest.

Washington special: It has just leaked
out that q challenge to fight duel war
recently sent by Congressman Martin Of
Texas to Mr.. Wade Of Missouri. Ii
seems that Martin considered himself
insulted by remark made by Wade
and that he sent friend to demand sat-
isfactlon under the code. Wade took the
matter as huge joke and said he wonld
choose ginslings as weapons. Martin
overheard the remark and grew furious
with rage, He said he did not want his
demands for satisfaction treated in g
facetious manner, and he insisted upon
q serious reply. Mr.. Wade saw that the
affair was more serious than he imagined
and at once apologized. Martin is one
Of the most excltable men IN the house
and Wade is an inveterate veg who ID
always ready for joke.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
DAKOTA REPUBLICANS.
The jamestown Gathering and the Two
Conventions. E

The jamestown Gathering and the Two
Conventions.
Jamestown, Dakota, May 14-Dele.
gates to the convention OF republican
clubs commenced to arrive this morning.
Quite number OF territorial politicians
are among the number. The organizs.
tion of republicans clubs by Jadge Cup.
till, a member OF the executive commit.
tee OF the national league, has steadily
increased and il is expected that fifty
clubs will send delegates to assist Ia the
organization OF territorial league. The
object OF the league is to promote the
organizations throughout the territory.
and from the enthusiasm already wit
messed the clubs will present an army OF
well organized voters this fall. George
II. Walsh OF Grand Forks or MIR, Layose
OF Fargo will be temporary chairman.
Harmony is expected to prevail and
nothing but the good of the republican
party will be discussed. Territorial
politics will be systematically eyaded
where any entanglements are likely
to arise from tue action of the
convention. One matter which will
be discussed is the propriety Of proyid-
ing funds to pay the expense OF o first
class speaker, who shall be sent into the
democratic congressional districts oi
Illinois. Minnesota and Indiana to dis
cuss the Dakota question, and endeayor
to elect republicans favoring the ed.
mission OF the territory. Tomorrow
night q mass meeting of the republican
delegates and visitors viii be held in
the opera house. Col. Plummer and
others will address the meeting. The
territorial convention to select delegates
to Chicago promises to be o lively one.
Oass county will probably have q
vigorous fight on hand, as it is reported
two hostile factions are to be here TO
stir matters up. N. Z. Hubbard ia q
candidate for delegate, and while Maj.
Edwards saya he lie ont OF politics as fer
ss this convention is. concerned, and
claims to have no interest
either wsv, yet John Haggard
and . car load Of prominent
rustlers are expected 80 be here and
have their say among the delegates
The Marlborough Ramsey county
delegates are quartered at the Gladstone
Gen. Allen 10 here, and Msi. Edwards il
temporarily stopping over 'en route to
Huron. Delegates from the Bonsh viii
arrive over the Northern Pacific
and Chicago & Northwestern Tomorrow
might. The Janes river vailey train
brought in some seventy-fye delegates
tonight, two coaches filled. Fully
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Vermont, which very much deplores
the billiards. OF Dakota, is still lying
under a blanket OF snow from five to ten
feet deep. The roads in that tropical
realm are yet impassable because OF the
accumulation Of snow and along about
the 4th Of July it is expected that heavy
freshets will ensue. Yet the average
VermoDter keeps clear OF Dakota fol
fear that he may encounter blizzard.
He does not know OF the robina and the
meadow larks and the foot high grass
that here abound.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

1t was announced that the central
committee OF the south Dakota prehibi-
tion party was to meet In Yankton this
week to nominate candidate for dele
gate in congress. This announcement
was erroneous in that "Faulkton" was
made to read "Yankton" in the tele.
graphic statement OF the committee.
Faulkton and Yankton are about It's
miles spart, though they resemble each
other after having been run through
several telegraphic instruments.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Pierre denies the Huron statement
that year or two must elapse before the
benefits OF the reservation reduction bill
will accrue to settlers. Pierre authorizes
this announcement:
The report sent from Huron and other
points convey the idea that the sigma
torres OF the Indians will ncs be obtained
30 that the Sioux, reservation will be
open for settlers before three years
Hon. ~ Kleiner and Commissioners oi
Immigration Mcclure, who spent the
past winter at Washington, were inter
viewed to-day, They say the signatures
OF the Indians will be obtained as early
as September / of the present year, and
that within thirty days thereafter the
president will issue his proclamation de.
claring the reservation open to settle
ment. and 1t will not be necessary for a
survey to be made before settlers can
move upon the land. All reports to the
contrary are for the purpose OF injurinp
this portion OF the great northwest.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Congressman Matson, OF Indiana
chairman of the house committee as in-
valid pensions, has reported favorably q
bill extending the time for filing claims
for arrears of pensions SO as to give the
benefit OF them to all claimants who file
their claims after the expiration of the
time limit. or who may yet file claims
before the passage of this bill. Mr..
Matson admits that if the bill should
be enacted the cost to the government
will be $250,000 600 but he aads that
"this will be the very best manner Of
disposing of the surplus in the treasury" ("
His report is defiance of the Mills
bill and OF the whole policy of the ad-
ministration. Mr.. Matson is the demo-
cratic candidate for governor Of Indiana
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
Edwin Forres,,s Aecrsr.

The great tragedian, Forrest, had q
secret which everybody ought to learn
and profit by. Said be, II owe all my
success to the fact that everything
have undertaken have done thoroughly,
1 never neglect trifes." That's the
point-doIl't neglect trife. Don't neg.
lect that hacking cough, those night
aweats, that feeble and eapricious appe.
tite, aud the other symptoms. trihing IN
themselves. but awful in their signif,-
canoe. They herald tae approach Of
consumption. You are in danger, but
You can be saved. Dr.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery viii restore you "a
health and vigor, as It has thousands oi
others. For all sorefulous diseases, and
consumption is one OF them, Il is a
sovereign remedy.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
Advice TO Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by q sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of cutting testhS Ifso,
send at oncs and get bottle oi
Mes. WIHsLow's soogHrsa SYnur fos
Children Teething. Its value is Incalcu.
liable. It win relieve the poor lissle sns.
ferer immediately. Depend upon il,
mothers, shere is no mistake shout ii
II cures dyEentery and diarrhoea, regu.
lates ths stomach and bowels, cures
wind colo. softens the gums, reduces In.
hampaation and gives tone and energy
TO the whole system. Mrs. W3nslcp;s
Soothing Syrup for Children Tsstaiso is
pleasant to the taste, and Ia the prescrip.
ticn OF Que OF the oldest nurses and
best female physicians in the United
States, and 10 for sale by all drueQisss
throughout the world. Price twenty.
I've eents Q bnstle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

You never suspected it, none of his
friends dreamed of it, he did not know
It Is exactly what he die, nevertheless.
Do you remember his sallow complex
Ion? Do you recollecs how he used to
complain OF headaches and constipation
I'm getting quit bilious, 2 he said to
you one ", "but guess i.sll pass off
hayen't done anything for 1t, because
don't believe in DOSING" Soon after
that you heard OF his death It. was
very sudden, and every one was greatly
surprised. III he had taken DR.. Pierce's
Pleasand Purgative Pellets he would be
alive and well to day. Dom follow his
example. The "Pel eta" are easy to take
mild In their action, and always sure.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
BOWEN d KINasBuBY. Prop'trs
RepubIIcan Convention,

The territorial republican convention to Sc
lect delegates and alternates to attend the
national republican conventi n in Chicago,
June 10 next, will be held at James own, We'd
the chairman of the republican central COM
mittee at O'Clock p. m,
Ia said convention the county representation
major fraction thereof. of the total te cast
for delegate to congress in 1886. All organized
counties not having voted at that me will be
entitled to oae delegate each upon presenta-
tion of a certificate from the proper territorial
officer of such organization. The convention
will consist of 527 delegates, appertioned
among the .unties named. as folloMs:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Senators Manderson and Paddock, Of
Nebraska, Lave placed cianses in the
river and harbor bill appropriatinR
100000 for the improvement OF the Mis-.
souri, at Omaha, $75 900 for the improve.
ment OF the Missouri Nebraska City
and $4,000 ior the improvement OF the
Missouri at Bulo. These things happen
to state-never to o territory. Dakota
with Thousand miles OF unrnly Mis-
souri, river never receives any attention
in the river and harbor bill because Ds
kota has no votes in congress. Perhaps
Senators Manderson and Paddock might
be induced to sesure the pecuniaIy cid
OF the government to improve the Mis-
souri, opposite Yanktor. (Which Is in the
state OF Nebraska).
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

each, making the total appropriation
S25,25 1t also makes an appropriation
OF the same sum for the education af 100
Indian children at $175 per year each at
Immaculate Conception mission at Grow
Greek agency. and at st. Francis mission
at Rosebud agency. Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Senator Sabin is endeavoring to se-
cure congressional legislation to en-
courage the schools which have been
giving some attention to Indian educa-
zion in the west and to advance the
cause OF education among the Indians
When bill for the education OF Indians
was in the house Mr.. Nelson had para
graph inserted providing for the educa-
ton OF $50 Chippewa Indian boys and
girls ct 81. Johns universi.y and st
Benedicts academy in stearns county
Mimi. at an expense of $3.50 each. The
commissioner OF Indian affairs had beer
sending these pupils east and gradually
beea cutting the amount per eapits
down, until last year it did not GO aboYt
$l0s each. Senator Sabia's proposition
raises the amount from $3.50 TO- $17I
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Fer the relief and cure of the infiam.na-
tion and congestion called 8 .'eold in the head
there IL more potency In Ely's Cream Balm
This preparation has for years past been max.
ing brilliant success as q remedy for GOLD in
the head. oatarrh ard hay fever. Used in the
prevents any serious development of the s-mp-
toms, while almost numberless caaes are on
hay fever after ali other modes of treatment
have preyed OF no avail.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

bill will probably pass the senate al the
present session, but it is hardly likely
that 1T osn be gotten through tbs house
before next winter, il il can go at all.
The day is coming, however, when the
district OF Columbia. will be forced to
try the experiment OF high license, and
the advocates OF the present bill believe
that the time cannot come too quickly.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
high Lioense Il ,he Capi,.,.

Washington special: The senate COM
mistee on the district OF columbia unan-
imously agreed to report infaYor Of a
high license bill for the district 70 day. /.
The rate Of license is fixed at 81 900 Tor
the sale OF sp5irituous and malt liquors,
and $3.50 for beer license, with o bond
OF $2s 300 and $1,000 respectively. tIhs
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

The newspapers are exceedingly busy
just now extending the Illinois Central
railroad over wide stretches of Dakota
and Nebraska spaee. These newspapers
are squsndering time and space. The
Illinois Central has no extensive build.
ing plans for this season outside the
states OK Illinois and Wisconsin.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
AM End 10 Bono scranInn.

Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg, Ill.
says: Having received so much beneh
from Electric Bitters, I feel it my duty t
let suffering humanity know it. Have hat
a running sore on my leg for eight
years my doctors told me would have I.
have the bone soraped or leg amputated.
used, instead, three bottles Of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arnic,
Salve, and my leg is now sound and we'll
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnics Salve at 25
per box by the Excelsier Drug store @
Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
HAVING LEASED

Mrs. SweareDaen's House, Garden and
) Orchard, Wslnut Grove 2 miles norsh
of the CITY, / have for sale 44
Plants. Bhrubbery and Fruit and shsde Trees
1E &9os Comprising.
Liacs, White and Purple.
Syringa or Mock Orange, Snow
ball, sprea, FlOwering Almond
In variety, hOsess Climbers and
Bedders, FOneyhuckles, Boston
Ivy WoOdbine, &c. sc.
Shade and Ornamental Trees
In Variety. isl " .i,ssl
FRUIT.
Apple, Cherry, Plum, Straw
berry, Raspberry, Comprising e
the Uuthbert, Turner and Black.
cap, Currants, Red, White and
Black GOoseberry, hhubarb or
Pie Plant Roots, sc.
Anumber Of Speoialitie. will be advertised
Parties desirious Of having their oernetary
lots planted to, Hhrubs and Flowers and cared
for during the current year, Apply to
W. T. READ. Box e60. Postoflce, Yankton.
Or st The Heuze, Walnut Grove. for terms
and Particulars. MI
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Governor Leslie, Of Montana, has is
sued proclamation which permits cat
tie from the.pan handle of Texas to so 10
Montana direct by rail, instead OF being
ninety days enrouse, as under past quar-
antlne regulations. This Is permitted
that the depleted cattle ranks OF Mon
tana may be recruited without the usual
delay.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

Two delegates and two alternate are to bt
elected and four contingent and four alternate.
also.
Apportionment made by the territorial re-
publican central committee as Aberdeen
March 80, 1888.
HARRISON ALLEN. Chairman.
CHARLES T. CLEMENT, Secretary.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16
9aily gress AMID 9akutaian

THE DAILY PRESS AND DAKOTAIAN
Is published every evening. excepting Sum
days.
TERMS OF SuBsoRIpTIoE-By oarriers, peg
month, 81 90; per year. el2 90; by mail. per
month, Sc cents; per year, $40 90.
Ofiipe-PRxss AND DAKoTAIAs block corner of
Third and Capital streets.
Telephone number5 B.
BOWEN d KINGsBUBY. Prop'trs.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

The supreme court OF the Upited States
has adjourned until October and Mr..
Fuller's nomination to be chief justice
may not be acted upon until fall. b
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

sHILOH'S vITALIZER ls what You
need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite,
Dizziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and 70 cents per bottle. Sold by
Il. III. Ward, druggist.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Oatsrrh
Remedy. Price 80 cents. Nasal Injec-
tor free. Sold by r. III. Ward, druggist.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-05-16

sHILOH's COUGH ana Consumption
Cure is cold by us on guarantee. 1T cures
Consumption. Sold by R. M. Ward drug