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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE
After Receiving n shock of 5000
Volts.

a Rochester On. " special says: Fore
man Frank a. Grover. Of the Rochester
Gas and Electric Company. who is EN-
ployed at the power-house at the Lower
Falls. received shock of 5000 volts OF
electricity, and was resuscitated after Sc
twenty-five minutes hard work
lie inadvertently leaned against one OF
the dynamos. The attention Of the other
workmen was attracted TO Grover by II
shrek Of agony. AS soon as possible, the
current was shut off. Growers right leg
and arm and side were found TO be terri
bly, burned, and he was apparently dead.
A physician was Immediately sent for,
and the workmen bent their efforts to
resusctate the unconscious foreman.
After forty-five minutes work there was
a sign OF returning life. An hour and a
half later Grover was In condition
TO allow his removal 10 his boarding house.
In his leg a deep hole was burned, and
on his side Is burn several inches long.
Between 2,C00 and 5000 volts OF cleo
tricity passed through the body of Grover
during the time he was pressed against
the dynamo. This amount Is considered
three times greater than necessary 10 kill
In a State prison.
Every man in the establishment some
time ago received Instructions from a
Boston scientist in the rules for action in
case OF such accidents as this Grover Is
81 years old and is practical electrician.
His ultimate recovery Il assureds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
FULTON's NEWS BUDGET.
Personal md Other Items Cleaned
I'm the East End.

A negro made an unsuccessful attempt
10 defraud lady on Williamsburg ave-
nue. out Of s. Friday. He pretended that
her husband had sent for the money, and
while waiting for 1t a dispatch OF In
aulry was sent to the husband. but be-
fore he arrived the negro had made good
his escape.
Rev. Mr.. Payne, OF England who vas
one of the most prominent speakers before
the Holy Spirit Convention just closed,
will preach this morning at the Fulton
Baptist church, and perhaps again at
night.
Ii is reported that the government
viii send here a new steam launch In
place of the launch Nat, which Is
entirely too small to accommodate the
instruments and crew on the long survey
ing trips that this boat is mostly used
for.
Messrs. Farrand e. Clay have received
a contract from the United States Gov
eminent for 800 cubic yards OF graVei
10 be put on the government road leading
TO Chimborazo. They expect 10 pegin
work tomorrow
Mrs J. w. Reams and children lett
Thursday via the Chesapeake and ONO
mer. 49,,
Miss Ruth Fuford, of Portsmouth, will
spend several weeks with her sister, Mrs.
J. W. Dougherty. Of Nicholson street
Professor Quackenbos. wife, and chill
dren, OF New Jersey. are on visit TO
Mrs. Robert Kerse of Louisiana street.
mother of Mrs Quackenbos.
Mrs. James Hampton left last Wednes-
day for Maine. where she goes TO visit
her daughter. Miss Rosa, She VIII be
absent from the city several months.
Mrs. Otey. OF Hanover. after spending
a few days with MISS ID. Mountcaste
OF state street, left yesterday morning
for her home.
The Richmond Cedar Works and the
Virginia and North Carolina Wheel
Company are both working overtime to
catch up with orders.
Mrs. j. Carter Nelson is spending a
few weeks with her cousin. Mr.. X. l..
Harrison.
Mr.. Hampton Curtis. who has been very
Ill, is reported to be somewhat Inn
proved
Mr.. p. NJ O'Donnell and family, who
resided in our midst for a number OF
years, have moved TO the West End.
Mr.. John Mcmahon leaves for Norfolk
and Portsmouth tomorrow for a short
| stay.
Mrs. Bridget Lillis. mother of Mrs.
Jane Mclaughlin. is on a visit to her
brother, In Chicago.
Mrs. j. l.. Avery and children are
spending a few days in Chesterfield.
Mrs. George Barksdale arrived Wed
nesday from Halifax county to make
| Fulton her future home. Her husband
] is engaged in the drug business here.
| Miss Ellen Clancy returned to Fulton
| last Sunday morning after an absence
| OF two years In Ireland and other places
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

to the Yellow Tavern Tuesday night.
Mrs. Cutler and daughters, who have
been visiting Mrs. c. Goodloe. returned TO
Louisa last. week.
Mr.. +. II. Smith has moved into his
handsome residence on the corner OF
Lamb avenue and Poe street
Miss Ada Goodloe and Messrs. Ed. ana
Charles Goodloe have gone to Spotsyl-
vania county for an extended visit.
The regular meeting OF the fire COM
pany will be held Monday night at the
engine-house. All members are requested
to be present
The popular young drug clerk OF the
Barton Heights Pharmacy, Mr. Ruxton
Wood, who has been quite Ill, Is able TO
attend to duty again.
Several citizens are contemplating the
erection OF wlndmils. Mr.. Hopes has
his nearly completed. Mr.. Amory has
his In operation, and several others vii!
be finished at an early date.
Rev. DR.. Young, of the Park-Place
Methodist church. will preach the annual
sermon before the Ladies' Auxiliary So
ciety of the Baptist church tonight at
Sis o'clock.
Dr. James T. Redd, who was president
OF the graduating elsss at the recent
commencement Of the Medical College OF
Virginia, has located in Barton Heights.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
PAGE ADMITTED TO BAIL.
New schoOl-Housc for Berryvfiie-
Entertainmentsn and Personals.

BERRYVILLE, VA. June &.-(Spe-
cial)--In the forgery cases now pending
in winchester against William Byrd
Page. subsequent TO the proceedings hac
on Saturday last before Justice Crebs,
n writ OF habeas corpus was issued. and
Page. subsequent 10 the proceedings had
Atkinson, OF the Corporation Cours, who.
after hearing the arguments on both
sides. admitted Page TO bail. The amount
OF bond required was $1,000, which was
given, several OF his friends In Winches-
ter and In this county going security Tor
his appearance before the grand jury.
which meets July 18th. There were eight
warrants served on Page charging him
with forging sundry names-the names of
r.. o. Allen. William l.. Reed. A. Moore.
Jr., and others-upon notes. and also
with having uttered as true papers or a
similar character.
The cases In Winchester VIII be prose-
cuted by Holmes Boyd. Jr.. Common
wealth's Attorney TOR the city or VIM
chester. assisted by +. u. Whiting. who
represented the Commonwealth In the
eases tried here. while the defence viii
have the same counsel employed here
Messrs. Moore x Kownslar. and Richard
f.. Byrd, OF Winchester. Upon being set
at liberty Page came back here, and
when last heard OF was with relatives IN
this county.
NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.
The School Board for Battletown Dis
triet, at a meeting held Wednesday. con-
tractcd with Messrs. Thompson 4 Ogden
for the erection OF q new public school
building In Berryvile. on the site Of the
building burned some months ago. The
building viii be Of brick with metal roof.
ana win contain four rooms to accommo-
date the four grades into whicA The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Young Ladies' to Give an Entertain.
mont.

on next Friday evening. in the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall a unique
and novel entertainment will be given
by Miss Daisy Miller, a daughter of Mr..
II. T. Miller. assisted by twenty-five
young ladies. The programme will con-
tain selections from the works OF the
best authors and composers. besides a
presentation Of Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works.
Miss Miller, who has not passed her If
tenth birthday yet. is a talented young
lady, and has made a host of friends by
her earnest work in the aid of the poor
and sick Her present effort will be for
the benefit of the Home for Incurables.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
WARM SPRINGS VALLEY.
improvements ut the Rcsorfs-The
Guests.

WARM SPRINGS VALLEY. June p
(Specal)-Among the many improvements
that have been made at the Warm
SuInhur Springs are the repairs to the bill
Hard house. situated short distance from
no main hotel. The view from the por-
rico has been made a more extended one
nv tearing down some adjacent buildings:
Several colored canopy tents are placed
nt convenient distances over the lawn,
which itself Is a picture OF GOODNESS ana
ouiet beauty. Residents say that never
has the old resort appeared more IN
wiling or the Valley more fresh LOOKING
than now. Guests are beginning 10 ar
rive. those so far registered being Mrs.
Temple and daughter. Louisville; Mr.. ana
Mrs. w. ID. Searls, Miss F. deV. Boese'
Mr. II. r. McIane, New York; j. Il. Nc
Donald. Baltimore.
The Hot Springs is still holding Its own
in numbers and gayety. Four OF the cot
taees at the Hot are receiving repairs the
remainder practically being occupied
President NJ. T.. ingalls,. OF the Ches-
apeake and Ohio. Is expected there qul'e
soon. and his family will spend the not
summer months I'm their elegant cottaee'
overlooking the Valley. Mr.. Albert IN
gals is now here, having arrived on Moh-
day last.
The road commissioners of the county
are making preparations for letting the
road sections. 4 decided addition 10 our
system Of road improvements is the Fran
cisco made through Francisco gorge. oh
wednesday Mr.. Francisco publicly chris
tened the convenience In a picnic given
TO few young friends.
Miss Van Lear of Augusta, is a guest
q, Asnenyold. the home of Judge {. H.
McDann1ld.
Mr. and Miss Stuart, OF Covington. Ky.
are visiting Mrs. Il. J. Harrison, or HOT
Springs.
Mrs George Bonner. who has been
spending some days at the home OF MT
j w. Bonner, has returned TO chiffon
Forge.
Miss Mamie Massie, daughter OF Pro-
fessor Rhodes Massie, formerly OF Cor
louisville. has returned home. after a
pleasant visit to Miss Nannette Hopkins
Of this place.
Rev. j. II. williams and family. OF
louisville. will he here I'm a few days To
spend the summer In their home, Glen
wall" Mrs. williams. who was Miss
Denison, of South Carolina, is a grand
daughter OF President Tyler.
The merchants report a betterment in
the business status 'ioney has been
easier and sales larger.
Mr.. Joseph Baxter. proprietor or the
Bath Alum Springs. has SO far improved
as 10 be out again.
Mrs. William c. White whose Illness
was noted in your last issue, is yet quite
unwell.
The people Of the county are looking
forward TO a good time on the Fourth OF
| July. on that d~y the Williamsville
Athletic Club will hold a tournament and
a general display of athletics on the home
grounds. The Rebel cavalrymen are
invited TO come. mounted. and join in
the parade. \ goodly number OF knights
viii enter the lists.
Attorneys J. r. McAllister and John
W. Stephenson returned to-day from
court, in Pocahontas county.
Mr.. Darnell. of Radford, passed through
here Wednesday. en- route for Cumber-
land, Md, by wheel He had travelled
| the distance from Radford to Covington
(seventy-four miles, the day before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Return of DIR. Landrum.

Rev. Dr. W. w. Landrum. the es-
teemed pastor of the Second Baptist
church, returned yesterday from Cobbs
Island where he has been for several
weeks. He is looking hearty and as
brown as berry" DR.. Willingham,
who had been engaged to supply the
Second church pulpit, being still indis-
posed. though improving. DR.. Landrum
will preach to his people this morning
He will spend the greater part OF July in
the North. and come back TO Virginia
I'm AnOt1gf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
The Condition of Our Streets.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
| am glad 10 see that you are again
calling attention 10 the disgraceful con-
dition OF our streets. Since much OF the
loose paper littering the pavements comes
from the buildings in process of con-
struction. j would ask II there be not
some law requiring the builders to guard
against this nuisance. As the materials
are taken from the wrappers the papers
are left on the ground, and are constant
ly blown by the wind in every direction.
IL Is impossible for a neighborhood TO be
kept neat under such circumstances. and
YOU will confer a favor on all interested
II you will suggest some mode OF pro-
lection against this grievance Y. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Notes from Highland Springs.

The ladies' OF Highland Springs have
prepared a petition TO present 10 Presi-
dent Fisher. of the electrician line, re-
questing that he would allow the conduc-
tors and motormen employed on Sundays
holiday every alternate week. These
men render very efficient and considerable
service TO our citizens. and are worthy
OF any favor in this direction that can be
secured for them.
Mr.. Linton, who has for some time past,
been trying to Arrange for the manu-
facture OF fine card boards, etc. here.
has finally concluded To locate In East
Richmond, near the York-River railroad
and he has now begun active preparations
for a commencement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Help the Ice Mission.

The ice mission is receiving some help.
and needs much more. The ladies Of
Christ church have sent the Dispatch
s. for the fund. and IL Is hoped their
worthy ,example Will be followed by
others.
The secretary OF the mission sends this
note to the Dispatch:
MANY thanks for sl3.i7 received from
fce-mission box at your Office. This sum
includes the 81 sent by little Katie Phil
hps, and the s. contributed by her
father.
Demands for ice increase daily. and we
hope every kind heart VIII remember the
poor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Oakvilie Canp-Mecting.
(Appomattox Times,

A camp-meeting will be held near Oak
Vile. commencing on or about the 18th OF
August. under the auspices Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. Of Appomattox
Circuit The meeting will be held under
a large canvas tent. the dimensions OF
which are 100 feet long by 80 feet wide.
covering 400 square feet OF space. with
seating capacity OF 1900. A number OF
ministers are expected TO attend the meet
ing. A large platform will be erected for
a choir There will be large concowse
of people In attendance. There will also
be stand on the ground for refresh
ments and stalls for horses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

tiful picture, animated by Nisions OF ny
attractive self as I gallop aiolg the Tine
fringed road on one Of the eliza; plump
(mythicaD horses that are annexed to
this garden spot.
The above Is an extract from my diary,
written In a moment OF innocent. unso-
phisticated enthusiasm last year. We
went to Pumpkin Hollow-babies. cradle.
condensed milk, infants food. and all
and to-day we reyel in $50 worth OF exc
perlonce, which we bought on the In
stalment plan In that fertile agricultural
section. The physician was near by,
not living over eight miles from the re-
spectacle family" and so, when We were
amused by impromptu attacks OF inian-
tile collie. superinduced by too liberal an
application OF green apples, We had no
trouble in covering that distance to arose
him. nor did the watch-dogs on the
premises fail TO show us proper courte-
sizes when we reached the abode. The
eight horses were all there. but, unfor-
tunately, they worked on the farm from
A. NJ. until ditto +. NJ. and after that
hour they did not receive callers. The
milk. too, was certainly In SUFFICIENT
abundance for the pigs. My recoiectlon
is that they got our share. Inc iruit
was abundant-there isn't any dispute
about that-but. unfortunately, Mrs. ssede
had a way OF sending 1t to neishborins
town to sell, and when We wanted 1t wa
could go there to get IL. The children,
however. were ahead OF US on this. They
created much internal discussions and or
ganic dscord by surreptitiously getting
the green apples-a breach of etiquette
which the aforesaid physician openly
countenanced. When we got home from
the respectable family We felt that wa
had much to be thankful for-to wit, thas
we had gotten home. rms summer we
,,av he found doing business at our old
stand-on "Penifentiary Terrace"
THE IDLE REPORTER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Summer Excu rsion Routcs North Via
n r. 4 o. n IA

Summer excursion tickets to the leading
Northern and Eastern seaside. watering.
and mountain resorts at low rates via
Richmond. Fredericksburg ana Potomac
railroad. Apply at Richmond Transfer
Company. Ninth and Main streets. Tick
ct ONCE Byrd-Styeet station. or
G. A. TAYLOR.
frame Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Her Foot couldnt save Her.
Detroit Tribunc.)

Detroit Tribnne)
pity me-" pleaded the olptive maiden.
my extremity II great"
The savage chieftain was still unmoved.
THAT won't do you any good here. !"
he colby rejoined. "Our people have -
eapsd the Trtlby erase"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Mrs. John Pierce and daughter are the
guests Of Mrs. George 6angster.
Mr.. Walter II. Ryland left last week
for an extended business trip.
Thu wigwam Cycle Club viii take run
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
LIGHTNING's FREAKS.
Three Children Observation-Disclosures
by . Black Snake.

WOODSTOCK. VA. Juno f?.-tsps-
cial.)-Mr. Barney Orndorfs. Of Fishers
Hin, this county. was very much alarmed
Thursday evening by lightning striking
or rather exploding In the air near his
residence. The shock knocked one Of his
boys of the fence. and little Girl In
the spring-house was thrown down by II.
A second boy was thrown heavily TO The
ground. None were severely hurt
Hay-making and barley and wheat cut
ting have commenced IN this section.
The crops OF all kinds are very promis-
ing.
Mr.. Luther Nickens. OF this county,
was attacked by large blacksnaks,
9 feet and inches long. . few days asp.
The snake was captured before any danAr
age was done 70 Mr.. Nickens.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
RICHMOND, VA, SUNDAY, JUNE 49, 1895.

boarders out OF pure. unmitisa,ed Chris
tianity and philanthropy. IL Is teau-
tiful picture. animated by visions OF ny
attractive self as / gallop aiolg the rine-
fringed road on one Of the cisht plump
(mythicaD horses that are annexed to
this garden spot.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-11-01
SALE FLANDS ANDLOTS
FOR DELINOUEN T TAXES.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR

Whereas, the taxes for the year 1894 have be-
upon the following described lands and lots
situated in the county of Burleigh and stare of
Nerth Dakota; therefore, II t ce is hereby given
that by virtue of the statute in such case made
and provided, l shall sell at public auction to
the highest bidder, at the county auditors Office
in the city of Bismarck and county OF Burleigh.
cember. A. D 1895, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon
of said day, the following described lands and
lots situated in the county of B1rleigh and state
of delinquent tau. aforesaid On each piece OF
parcel of land and lots hereinafter described,
together with interest, penalty and costs:
fo'1ov ~; The ia; sbb bf 'and " n n ~! =; +. R; Co." in the
W. i. MOORROUsE,
Comfy Auditor.
The herald., 1895-09-03
POMONA NEWS

POMONA. Sept. 2.-H. +. Hill, sup.
posed to be a stiamp, 40 years Of age, fof
Portsmouth, Ohio, had both legs crushed
and his head wounded by an east bound
freight train in the yards of the Southern
Pacific at this place at 6 O'Clock last
night.
The following Pomonans have re-
turned from beach points: II. G. Insley
and wife. Frank B. King and family.
George II. Ferris and family, c. NJ. Stone
and wife. S. N. Audrous and wife, Pro-
fessor Molyneaux and family and W. J.
Kessler ana family.
The funeral OF Mrs. LOUISA F. Pratton
took place from the family residence,
corner Monrovia and Center streets, this
morning at 10 o'clock.
September 9tb is Admission day. The
two railroad companies have announced
TO Riverside to witness the annual road
race along the course of Magnolia avenue.
e. p. Nichols and family left today for
two weeks sojourn at Long Beach. W.
A. Lewis, wife and child left Saturday
for a months stay at that popula, resort.
Mrs. Harry Beaton will Join her hus-
band, who preceded her, at Riverside
Louisa" Lockwood, Miss Pearl Lockwood
and Ralph Lockwood are also off for
vacation at Catalina.
R. R. Hall OF Pohenix, Ariz., is vis-
itor here.
The reception rendered Rev. E. B. Ben
nett and family upon their return from
a several months visit in the east, Satur-
day evening was largely attended by the
church congregation and friends.
The wall paper dealer of the city is Eek
from, 324 South Spring street
The herald., 1895-09-03
BIC YACHTING PARTY
Sails Around Catalina Island on the Yach
San Diego

Sails Around Catalina Island on the Yacht
San Diego
AVALON. Catalina Island, Sept "A
jolly party of visitors enjoyed Ia trip on
the pleasure yacht San Diego yesterday.
The start was made from Avalon at $50
O'Clock with Captain Al Hanard at the
helm. and sailed around the island. Only
one stop was made and that was at Cata-
lima harbor. Little Millie Allen, who is
very graceful dancer, demonstrated her
ability to dance on board ship as we'll as
land and amused the guests by executing
some remarkably clever clog dances.
Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Billmeyer, George
A. Simpon, Frank Ward. Judge S. Shaw.
7. II. Donnell, Mrs. +. NJ. Brobst and
Misses Brobst, Miss George Quick, Miss
Mabel Johnson, +. a. Charles. Fred
Jacobs, c. Z. Drydon, NJ. A. l.. McGurr,
F. A. Sampuano, John Hartford, A. I.
Williams. K. Guless, Robert Jarrett,
Charles Walton, Willard Brown, H. Ii.
Preston, all of Los Angeles; Miss Mamie
Van Worden, Boyle Heights; II. Smith
Fowler. John Schwartz, Chicago +.
Barmelola, Pasadena; E. J.Vawter. Santa
Monica
The herald., 1895-09-03
INTELLIGENCE FROM ANAHHIM
Project to Cement q Water Ditch
Miles

FfoJeSt 10 Scment water DltCn tWo
Miles
ANAHEIM, Sept. 2.-Interest in BIZ
cycle racing is running high and con-
test for strictly local riders is being talked
OF. BY common consent, it seems that
the race has been fixed for about the mid
die of the month.
The Anaheim Turner's held a picnic
yesterday in Curtis grove, which was
attended by about 500 people. Singing
athletic sports and dancing were en-
joyed.
Mr.. George Amerige and wife and Dr.
Clark and wife of Fullerton have returned
from Anaheim landing. Mr.. and Mrs.
Amerige will return to their seaside cot
tage today.
Norwalk tomorrow to be present at the
sixtieth anniversary of the marriage OF
Mrs. Middleham's S parents.
The matter of building and ccmenting
a dich running from east to west about
two miles south OF town is being agi-
tated. 1t has been stated by one OF the
directors of the water company that the
work would affect the sale Of 1000 shares
of stock which would net the company
$l5, 900.
The Fruit Growers bank of Fullerton
opened its doors for business today. A
meeting of the stockholders has been
called by B. G. Balcom, president, for
next Saturday for the purpose OF adopt
ing code of bylaws.
The herald., 1895-09-03

ZERAH
Wonder Worker, Makes
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And Cures the Weak, Nervous,
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By few System of Medicine From
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Free! Free! Free! Zerah's extraor-
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seven days only. All who visit Zerah be-
fore Septem ber 10th will receive all med
ical attention and surgical treatment free
until cured. No charge except for eces-
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The deaf, lame. blind and rheumatic are
cured without cost ana without price by
a new system of medicine from Europe.
No laying on OF hands or faith cure.
Zerah's cures have puzzled the whole
medical fraternity and astonlshed tie
world. He uses certain secret prepara-
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ment is quick and permanent and he pro-
tects his patients by taking only those
cases that can be cured.
No man living has made the record that
Zerah has in eight years time in Amer
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and sworn aftidavits than any living ply
siclan.
Zerah treats no acute diEeases, but
makes an entire speciality of chronic dis
eases. Long standing cases given up by
doctors and pronounced incurable he
most desires to see.