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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
CIRCULAR FROM DEBs.
All Members of the a. X. U. Must
Pay Membership Fee.

TERRE HAUTE, IND, April s.-Presi-
dent Debs. of the American Railway
Union, has issued an official circular. In
It he states that at the end Of the big
strike Of 1893 many members were ad-
mitted without payment Of the 81 member
ship fee, and that this sum must be PAID
by all members this year. lt further
states that all telegraph-operators,
whether railroad or commercial, are ell
gible TO membership; also, all railroad
employers and eX-rairoad employees
upon receiving a two-thirds vote OF a
union. He concludes:
Let peace and harmony, goodwill and
brotherly love prevail everywhere. We
must rise above the dissensions and petty
teaIousies OF petty men, and with real
izIng sense of the responsibility that rests
upon us. the Importance OF the work mere
Is before us, and the gravity OF the INDUS
trial situation that confronts US, press
forward side by side In one solid phaianX
to fulfil the noble mission of our order.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

CHICAGO, ILL, April 9.-The four
story building at No. 27S Madison street
was badly damaged by fire, Of unknown
origin. at 500 o'clock this morning. A
T,uinqer & Co. cloak manufacturers
occupving the three upper floors. were
,ho heaviest losers, their stock and fix
,,,res being damaged to the extent OF
100000; fully insured. The losses OF
other occupants are small, the principal
damage being by water. The total loss
,s estimated at $4,000; fully insured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
roTAToEs BEING THROWN AWAY.
One Man Burning Them In His stove
as Fuel.

CANANDAIGUA. n. Y, April 9.-Pota-
toes are SO cheap that farmers are throw
ing them away. one man Is burning
them in his stove, and says they make
very hot and steady fire. At some auc-
tions OF farm property held lately the
tubers sold at IL cents per bushel, and
I'm many instances no bids were secured.
A farmer Of Italy Hill is disposins of his
potato crop I'm a novel way. He begins
by having good bed OF Goals In the fire.
box of his coal-stove, and then fills the
feeder with potatoes. which, as they de-
scend into the fire-pot. become Kiln
dried. and. it is claimed, throw out an
excellent heat. Potatoes are worth y
n ton at Italy Hill, and coal. s..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
ILLINOIS PROHIBITIONIsTS.
Nbeir State TiciSet-PrOtest Against
Manufacture of Liquor.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL, April 9.-The Pro-
hib!tion State Convention to-day nomi-
mated the following ticket: Governor.
Hale Johnson, Newton; Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor f. A. Windell. Fairourg; Secretary
Of state. Alonzo Wilson. Chicago; Audi
tor Arthur J. Bassett, Chicago; Trea-
surer n X. Hayes, Galva; Attorney-Gen-
eraI. Robert II. Patton. Springfield
G. NJ. WhIpple and Oliver W. stewart
were chosen as members OF the Natioha,
,.,Hpcn reorests that Congress VIII pro-
bihit the manufacture OF liquor In the
Tinted States, and also prohibit the sale
OF LIQUOR in the District OF Columbia, IN
all the Territories, and at all military
costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
ARMENIAN RELIEF WORK.
Miss Barton Reports Success, Ru-
mors to Contrary Notwithstanding.

BOSTON, April Notwithstanding ru-
mors TO the contrary, Miss Clara Barton
cables the New England Armenian Re
lief Committee. of Boston. OF her sue
cessful work as follows:
News from expeditions just received
proves our relief work firmly established
In no manner do authorities endeayor TO
control our actions. Caravans divided at
Aintab. one for Oorfa, Diarbekir, and
Harpoot: the other for Marash, Zeltoun,
Malatia, and Harpoot, are relieving the
towns and villages en- route. Epidemics
still raging"
The latest reports state that the suffer-
ing Is intense. The committee hopes
funds will continue TO come in as fast as
nossible.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

iB washington street. There were over
one hundred and twenty-five men I'm the
place at the time, and the appearance OF
the officers was the signal for grand
rush. Fifteen men escaped, but the re-
mainder were held prisoners In the
trading-room. and shortly afterward were
transferred to police headquarters. The
police and officers OF the Civic Fedora
ton then began the work OF cutting the
place. and the big blackboards and other
paraphornalia were removed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
An Officer Assassinatcd.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. April "a
special to the Times-Union says: Last
night. about o'clock, Deputy John w.
Hanchey. near De Funiak Springs. Fla.
was assassinated while walking in his
yard with a lighted lamp. His sister
started for assistance. and lost her way.
only reaching the town this morning.
Hanchey mad received anonymous letters
threatening his life, but paid no attention
to them. No clue TO the perpetrators.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
COUNT YAMAGATA INTERVIEWED.
Korean NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Peace with All the World

OMAHA, NEB., April s.--Through MS
Interpreter, Fie.d-Marshai Yamagata. OF
Japan, said this morning that both Japan
and Russia were anxious to see Korea an
independent country. and that neither
country expects 10 control It. There Is
no danger Of conflict between them.
Japan Is at peace with every country
on the face OF the globe. The recent IN
crease OF the Japanese army from
twenty-eight to fifty-two regiments was
contemplated long ago. and has no sig
nificance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

acted upon was the appointment OF Robert
Howard. Of Fall River, as an organizer for
the Southern States. The delegates were
instructed to ask the congressman from
their various States to urge upon CON
gress a national law for shorter work
ing time for women and children In the
manufacturing business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
plot 10 Btow Up Prison.

FRANKFORT. KY. April s.-Warden
Nell to-day discovered daring plot 10
blow up the penitentiary walls vita
dynamite and allow the prisoners TO es-
cape.
II was laid by VIII Clark and prisoner
named Sweeney. both life men. from
Louisville. who planned TO secure dyna-
mite and nItro-glycerine. which was TO
be used next Sunday In blowing up the
walls. In the excitement and confusion
they hoped TO make their escape.
Their plot was foied by the intercept
ton OF letter which Clark wrote his
sweetheart IN Louisville. directing her
TO secure the dynamite. The letter was
aiven to n "trusty' named Butler, who.
in attempting to post II. was discovered
bW ptiar1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
Corpct COmpany Fails.

NORRISTOWN. PA, April 9.-The Nor
ristown Carpet Company, Townsend &
Baker proprietors, has failed. Liabili-
ties, about $500; assets. nominally the
same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

BOSTON. April s.-The convention Oh
eot,on-mule spinners was ended to-day,
after Ave sessions. Among the matters
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
RAID on A BUCkET-sH0P.
Over Hundred "rraders' Tnken
40 poIfee Headquarters.

CHICAGO, ILL. April AT $50
O'clock this afternoon raid was made
ON the Public Stock Exchange. big con-
Germ doing a bucket-shop business at NO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
Narrow Escape from HoId-up.

ST. LOUIS. April "a south-bound ex-
press-traIn on the Iron Mountain railroad
narrowly escaped hold-up at IL o'clock
last night. Preceding the express was
a construction-train Of three cars. When
Gads Hlll was reached, the first train
ran on 10 siding and into an obstruc-
ton. on steep bank overlooking the
track were five mounted and armed men.
The would-be robbers saw that they mad
the wrong train. and hurriedly rode on.
The track was repaired, and both trains
proceeded unmoested.
Gad's Hin Is the scene or the memora-
BILE robbery by the James and Younger
brothers I'm 1873.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10
THE BEST
SPRING MEDICINE

isSIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR. Donf
forget to take il. Now is the time you
need II most to wake up your Liver. A
sluggish Liver brings on Malaria, Fever
and Ague, Rheumatism, and many other :
ills which shatter the constitution and
wreck health. Don't forget the word
REGULATOR. 1t Is SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR you want. The word REG
ULATOR distinguishes II from all other
remedies. And, besides this, SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR is a Regulator Of the
Liver, keeps it properly at work, that your
system may be kept in good condition.
FOR The BLOOD take SIMMONS
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purifier and corrector. Try it and not:
the difference. Look for the RED L
on every package. You won't find i on
any other medicine, and there Is no other
Liver remedy like SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR the Kingof Liver Remedies.
Be sure you get Il.
j. ID. zeiiin q Co., Philadelphia, Pa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

acec Nowhere in Richmond is
there such a Lace stock in
goodness or bigness. About half the
STYLES we show we control for this city.
We have certain facilities for getting the
best stock at lower prices than Others
would have to pay.
Net Laces, in Ecru, 1625, %, and
37I2c., worth just double.
Linen Laces, something that will wash
well, at 2, 212. 3. 3ls, +, and &c. To see
them is TO buy them.
Remnants of Cotton Goods and Worst
ed Goods, special for this day, piled on
the counters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

IufautS' There isn't such another
array of Infants Headwear
laps. anywhere. And this fact
is worth keeping in mind when the Cap
or Bonnet for to-day is to be bought at
75c. Stylish Cap or Bonnet for soc. We
have many other styles.
CI1ildren's The cutest and pretti-
ReeferS. little ones, in Red, trim
med with white braid, large collar
also Blue, trimmed with white braid,
large collar. Price to-day S1.39, worth
50.
| ad;eS' Bargains to-day for
~. quick selling. An odd
Kid Gloves. lot of Kid Gloves, size
OLE and 52ic, some worth 81, some
SIPS and Sl.75. All go at the same
price, AS.
Fine The colorings,
styles, and qualities
CllambrayS. suggest the finest
Chambravs that come TO this market,
and their wearing properties are as good
as the best. To-day's price, 6lIc-real
value, lie.
adieS' Right prices and
IsA1lSo ao--oo4 -, 4,
SIlirt-Waists. no skimp of yarie.
ties. This mornings presentations are
unusually attractive from any point
of view YOU may choose to inspect them.
Correct styles, so, 60, $50, 81, and
S139.
A Revolution in will be st; started ted
BOYS Clothing will open open this his
department on Second Floor this. morn
inc. and ask every mother Of boy to
come and get acquainted with stock and
nrices. Bows Knee-Pants, neat pat
terms. ages 4 to IA years, SOC.
Ladies' Ready-Made Sheer
White Aprons. Aprons
from 3 to 4 o'clock, price 25c. To-day,
10c.
Cosmo Butter n The Genuine r
milk soap. between the
hours of 2 and o'clock for &c. cake.
Rookc three to a customer. Between
boo'>' the hours of IL and IL o'clock
our 25c. Books. by the best authors, for
&c.
Remnants OF Mating on sale today.
Baby ,n ms c n,e SHOWING stect t6 nc
Carriages. Baby-Carriages in the
city. See them. Many new styles.
Prices, $40 to $40.
White two to a customer. Be-
tween the hours OF 10 and
Spreads, II O'Clock our $3.50 Mar
= M. SD,eads for e1.OS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

level Hat Pins. best quality, 25c.
White Beading, good quality, all day,
Sc.
Embroidery Silk, best quality, all day,
&c.
Sterling Lock Bracelets, good wear,
25c.
Black Silk. a spool for &c.
fellows Face Powder, all day, &c.
Jewel Trimmings, 1914, IS, II, %, and
soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

hours of 2 and 8 o'clock for &c. a cake.
Pookc three to customer. Between
DooN' the hours of IL and IL O'Clock
our 25c. Books. by the best authors, for
&c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

All of our 80 and soc. Jardi-
nieres to go to-day and to-
morrow at........"."..."."...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

Large Jardinieres, same as sold
everywhere at 15c., we will
sell to-day and tomorrow
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

Among the fourth-class postmasters APP
pointed to-day were the following: Shore.
Aadkin county, n. c., W. c. Sprinkle.
vice l.. J. croft. resigned: Ether. Mont
gomory eounty n. c.. harrison Freeman
vice ". :. freeman. resigned: Haslin,
Beaufort county. y. C.: Jordan u. Daven-
sort vice a. P.'oyerton. resigned; Ornoco,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

Handsome Painted Flower
Pots, gold stippled, with
saucers, all that is neces-
sary is to say that they go
today and tomorrow for 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-10

51a and 52lc, SON
SIPS and Sl.7o.
price, 49,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
THE HALE CASE.
thirty Creditors Of Foxcroft
Meet at Dover, Wednesday.
Committee Appointed to Consult Law
yers Regarding Suing Foxcroft.
another Chapter in Famous Hale De'alcai;on
Which Excited Whole Country.

Foxcroft, Jan. % "A meeting was held
IN the Dover court here, today, of 30 odd
creditors of the town of Foxcroft in the
deialcation Of +. J. Hale, late town treas
urer. At the meeting, after rather an un-
satisfactory session, committee of five
was appointed ny those present to confer
with lawyers regarding bringing suit
against the town, the case to be entered
at the February term Of court The rea-
son for this meeting was to lessen the cost
OF action for the recovery of amount If
notes by number Of creditors combining
interests.
A prominent lawy,r here is of the
opinion that several cases will come be
tore this term of the supreme judicial
court meeting here in February, then
Will go before the supreme law court n
year from June which will be the earliest
date settlement may be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington Jan 92.-The North
western area of high pressure
with It's accompanying cold wave has
continued to develop. In the Saskatche-
wan valley the pressure has risen to 30 II
inches. and the. temperature has fallen to
nearly 30 degrees below zero
The storm in the Southwest has nd
vanccd from eastern Texas TO the mouth
Of the Ohio, and has developed much
energy Rain has fallen from the south
crn edge Of the Lake region 10 the Gulf
and South Atlantic coasts, and extends
westward to Missouri ami southern Iowa
Tho rain fall has been heavy at many
points, exceeding two inches in some in
stances, during he past J. hours
The storm area Will probably advance
to the Lake regions, Thursday, causing
continued rain or snow i'll The Ohio val
ley and the lower Lake region. rain or
snow in New England, and rain in the
Middle and South Atlantic states
Continued cold weat Der. with cold wave
is indicated for the upper Mississippi and
Missouri valleys, and fair ana colder
weather generally throughout the West
Signals are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Nantucket 10 Hatteras
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
RIChM 0N0.
Hearing Between LltchiieId and Cundy's Harhor
A Valuable Book.

Richmond, Jan. -. II Special). III. Il.
Drew is the possessor Of Volume /, Laws
of the United States, containing acts
passed at the first session Of the list Coz
gress. The work, which was formerly the
property of Benjamin Amcs, first Presi-
dent Of the Maine Senate, was published
by Richard Folwcll of Philadelphia, in
1896. Appended are copies Of the original
treaties Of peace between the United
States and His Britannia Majesty, Prince
George the Third The book is in a good
state of preservation and is highly valued
by its present owner.
A hearing was had, Tuesday, in the
matter of James j. Chase of Litchfield,
vs.. f. D. Percy of Cundy Harbor. The
action is based upon promissory note
given by the defendant, who filed an &C
count in set off C. ID. Newell appeared
for the plaintiff and Judge W. 7. Hall for
the defendant The case was heard before
Judge O. g. Hall of Augusta. Decision
reserved.
The ice business will remain at a stand
still until colder weather prevails.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
no CHANCE FOR DAMAGES.
Crew Of Bangor Schooner Henry Crosby Gets
No Redress irDm San comingo.

Washington, Jan. 22-The President
sent to the House, today in answer 0 o
resolution, al the correspondence rotating
u the attack on members Of the crew Of
the American schooner Henry Crosby Of
Bangor, Me, by troops of the Dominican
government, Dec II. 1888.
II appears from the documents that the
schooner anchored of the closed port Of
AzUa, san Domingo the week after the
governor Of the state Of TINT name was as
S;,ssinated, when tha Crosby was looked
on with suspicion as a vessel designed Il
carry the assnssins out OF the country.
y boat was sent ashore, but was warned
oil by soldiers Misunderstanding the
warning, the boats crew went nearer
until the number of soldiers was greatly
increased. wEcn the crew. becoming
alarmed, started tn pull back TO the
schooner. This excited suspicion and the
soldiers freI wounding two men
A memorial Of the owners master and
crew Of the vessel claiming indemnity
from san Domingo was ~out to the state
department in April so, in which the
point WIS made chat the schooner was fly
ing the stars and Stripes when the attack
was made. Representation blythe de
pattmen resulted in al apology anu a
satisfactory explanation from san Do.
ringo.
Acting Secretary Uhl, April 10, lS94.
wrote the mcmorialsts letter in which
be held that the owners of the vessel were
not entitled to any claim for damages.
excepting small amount contracted
through few days delay.
Il am, however of the opinion, :" h.
said, that whatever expenses the vessel
was put TO directly on account of the
action of the soldiers IN firing upon il
should properly BE- reimbursed ny the
Dominican government.
The correspondence closes with a letter
from Mr. hi to Congressman Pitcher.
dated Dee. 6, 1895, in which he says that
nothing further was done in the case since
his letter Of April 10, 1894, in which it
was stated that the department could not
present the claim to tie Dominican gov
ernmcnt In the shape in which it was
formulated by the memorialists, or
present it ut all, except to the limited ex-
tent indicated in that communication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
MAINE MAN ELECTED PRESIDENT.
Annual Meeting Of the Retail and Wholesale
Marble Dealers Association.

Boston. Jan. 22.-The seventh annual
meeting OF the Retail and Wholesale Mar
BILE Dealers Association of New England
and the Provinces was held, this morn
ing, at the American house. Dealers
were present from six states. The meet
ing was called to order by President
James 3. Coltrcll of Newport, II. l.
These officers were elected: President.
Geo f. Morrison of Bidddeford, Me. :;
vice presidents, Stephen Maslen of Hart.
ford, CT; James f. Stanton of St. John.
\. D.; Oliver NJ. Wentworth Of Boston
John Treat OF Portsmouth. n. H..
Charles II. Sheldon of Rutland Vt.
Alonzo T. Farnum of Providence. r. l.;
John X. Staples of York, Me; secretary
and treasurer, William A. Somers of Dor
chester, Mass. directors, John P. Muir
ply of Lewiston, Me. George A. Cum
miDgs of Concord, n H. +. r. Morse of
Proctor, VT; John j. Love of Webster,
Mss; George William Green Of Woon-
socket, X. l.; Thomas Adams of Rock
vile, Ct Geo b. Baxter of Fredericton,
y. 3.
The constitution was amended to dis
pense with the semi annual meeting,
heretofore held the fourth Wednesday in
July. committee, consisting of Presi-
dent Morrison, Secretary Somers, Fred
q. Holden and Everett Torrey Of Boston.
and George B. Merrill of Lynn, were APP
pointed to make arrangements Tor the
next annual meeting. The question of
wholesale dealers selling at retail, or at
retail price low, or lower. than they sell
to the retail dealers, was discussed at con-
length. A committee consisting
Of Cottrell, Torrey and Crosby was ap-
pointed TO consider the matter, and report
ut the next annual meeting At l O'clock
the meeting adjourned to the banquet
room. There Were 80 seated around the
board. President Morrison presided
Many ladies were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
STORIES CONFLICT.
Della Clinton Charged With Raising
Check from $40 to $1,000.
Says Employer Knew All About It and said II
Was %. r."

Brooklyn, \ Y, Jan. 22.-Della Gin
ton, aged %, who said her home was IN
boston, was prisoner in the Adams
street police court, today. charged with
raising check from $40 10 $1,000. The
complainant was John Durcge, who CON
duets music school here. Miss Clinton
had been book keeper for Mr.. Durcce
Dee II, she expressed wish to go to
boston. She bad been in the habit of
drawing checks for Durege, and he told
her, he says tn draw one for $40, payable
TO herself When the check came back
from the bank he found that it wa, for
$1,000 instead Of $40
In the police court, when She was ar
raigncd, she said that Durege knew She
was drawing the check for $1,000, ana
That after making it ont she showed it TO
him and he said it was all right. She
WAS held for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
CALLS FOR AID.
Announcement Of Red Cross on Miss Barton's
Departure for Europe.

Washington, Jan. % The following
is the official announcement of the Red
Cross on the departure OF Miss Clara Bar
ton and part of her staff, today, for Eu-
rope:
In accordance with its understanding
with the National Armenian relief com
mittee of New York, and the Armenian
relief committee Of Boston and Worcester.
the American National Red Cross starts.
today, for Turkey, to investigate on the
spot, and determine whether it will be
able to distribute relief among the suffer-
ers from famine, want and sickness. in
different sections of Turkey.
"As We never solicit funds for our
work, the above named Armenian relief
committees tat whose solicitation the Red
Cross respondcd) have undertaken the
raising OF funds and supplies, which will
be utilized by US.
In case it is found impracticable or i'm
possible for Us to adequately distribute
rellei, we VIII SO advise the several COM
lnltteeS and other existing agencies will
be used, so all contributors may be as
surcd that money and material given by
them will reach the sufferers. The Red
Cross will be in constant communication
with these committees, who will make re-
ports to the public from time TO time, of
the progress OF cur work.
In the meantime, all funds should be
sent TO Brown Bros. & Company, New
YORK, Boston and Philadelphia, to DO
placed TO the credit of the Armenian re-
lief fund or TO the American National
Red Cross
'(~igned) Clara Barton, President
American National Red Cross. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-01-23
Spring
Nj ecIicine

Is $50 importantthat you should be sure
to get THE BEST. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has proven its unequalled merit BY
its thousands Of remarkable cures, and
the fact that it has a larger sale than
any other sarsaparilla or blood puri-
fer shows the great confidence the
people have in it. In fact it is the
Spring Medicine. 1t cures all blood
diseases, builds up the nerves and
gives such strength to the whole system
that, as one lady puts it, " 1t seemed to
make me anew"
If you decide to take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla for your Spring Medicine do
not buy any substitute. Be sure to get