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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

Earnest Measures to Arouse the ''"P'o
Nottowav Against Liquor.

~~ottovav Against Liquor.
cnrWE. VA. Aug. 7.-Special.-Local-
ortion is the all-absorbing question IN
This county just now. Rev. ). w Lee
tho Irish evangelist. addressed a arg
cro.,d M Nottoway Courthouse yesleI-
d.v aftornoon i'm the interest OF temper
ance ana spoke again az night at BUM
,Iile 10 am appreciative audience
Rev. j. II. Newbil attended the lar
rnonv BAPTIST Association. lcoloreal yes
tcrdav ana by special invitation OF the
~ nresented the claims Of local OPP
lion The greasest enthusiasm "a7
.,yatened. and after "a number OF earn
az eneechos by diferentpastors ana DEL
e,afes strong resolutions d~enouhclng me
v.bisky tramc were unanimously adopted.
.Temmerance literature is being scattered
h,osdcast over county by the NJ. g
vhile / understand the whisky men
~ Ten thousand circulars ready for
distrihutlon. The night will be likely TO
cort,nIe iii Sunday night.
H. is gratifying 10 notice that "hlle
,bc leaders in his hgnt are hlled with
1col ana earnestness. they DO not indulge
in personalities. and conduct the cam
n,ien without bitterness and acrlmony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
The Mutual Life Insurance Company.

II is due the Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York and its patrons
90 state that the suit brought against
said company by Mrs. Mary T.. Gum in
the CITY Circuit Court notice OF which
appeared In The Times OF August 7th) Is
on % matured endowment policy on the
lie OF Mr.. AcOrs r.. Gum. the amount
Of which has been garnisheed In the hands
of the company by the creditors Of Mr..
Gum. The company is now rea ~. and
always has been ready. 10 pay the amount
due under its policy contract 10 whoever
the court determines IL shall be paid.
q. +. BRESEE * SONS. Agents,
The Mutual Life Insurance Company OF
New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
10 oH>1ErA |AIAoA-Dan.
Arrangements Made for "A Grand Celebra-
ton al Ocean View.

The Committee on Labor-Day met last
night at the residence OF the chair
man. AIR. John ~. "Chappcl. PIP east
Clay. The following members were pIes-
emit. Mcssrs. Chaupcil. Brausford. Neis-
lor. Murphy. Doyle, Dillon. Bowman,
Boazc. Kelly. Payne, Healy. and Fox.
All ARRANGEMENTS were perfected for
running an excursion TO Norfolk on Labor
DAY SEPTEMBER tth. The celebration
viii Doe held no Ocean View. The affair
viii Dee "a state matter. and excursions
viii dee run from L~ynohburg and Roanoke.
as well as Richmond. Among the attrac-
tons VIII Doe addresses from prominent
speakers. among them Rev. Dr. w. J..
Young. formerly pastor or Park Place
church. this city. now in charge OF
Grauhy-Strost church. Norfolk. There
VIII Dee refreslments and diversions of
various kinds. The affair viii Doe ono OF
the erandest Ia the annals Of Nirginia's
labor circles.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
4 Quick Trip to the Sea.

The indications are that many will go
10 Norfolk. Virginia Beach, and ocean
View on Sundays Trilby. This fayorite
train leaves Byrd-Street Station at $50
sharp Sunday morning FOR these popular
resorts.
The Howitzers ler yesterday over tho
Norfolk and Western railroad for their
regular summer outing at Ocean View.
and this trip with Messrs. Niche az
Adams offers those who desire 10 visit
their Howitzor friends. who are camping
on the beach at Ocean View. a good op-
p|ortunity to go and spend the day and
return the same night, without any loss
Of time from business.
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CHARLts cIrY COUNTY.
Crops Turning out Well-Captniu Wise
Strong in the County.

TAARAE ~ ~
CHARLES CITY O. IT,. VA. Aug. g.
Specil.-Thn general inquiry IS when
will 10 rain again. Corn Is suffering much
for want Of IL.
Farmers are threshinF their wheat
and Oat crops. II is much better than
they anticipated.
ON the LIST instant. at g.. VI. Walkers
store, a game OF ball was played be-
tween the Chat es cty and Diascond
clubs. II was holly contested on both
sides. victory again perched on the PEN
hant OF the Charles city club by a score
Of 10 10 e.
The County School Board metat this
place on the ith and settled up the years
work.
Yesterday a large party n young MINI
rods left Wilcoy's wharf FOR Fergusscns
wharf on a fishing trip. They carried
everything for the inner man.
lf Hon. George ID. Wise. runs on the
solid-money ticke he will carry New
Kent. so / have been informed.
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The Southern railway recognizing the
fact that a great many Richmond people
would Ike TO spend their Sundays at
West Point. have arranged TO put In a
rate OF Sl.O0 for the round trip. tickets TO
be sold Saturdays and Sundays. good 10
return Mondays.
The Terminal Hotel at this point has
Just been opened under an experienced
and everything has been
lone for the comfort OF guests who may
go to hat point.
For rates. tickets. and other informa-
tion. call at Richmond Transfer Company.
903 east Main street. J. o. Nerser. tickle
agent Southern Railway Station. or go
east Main street.
j. G. HORTON.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
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kniohf. of nnmnn-

Tho second conolavc OF the KNIGHTS Of
Damon was organized last night ly Dep
uty %. i. Flournoy, in Fulton. with the
following officers.
r. II. McCook. commander. +. W. Red
ford. Vicc-commandcr, g.. T.. No1mann.
secretary: g. A. I. pocppe. treasurer.
j. A. Black. collector. r.. n. CARRIER.
p%rclate, J. j. Cavclo. senior warden.
William Gargcr. junior warden: Lewis
Henson. sentinel.
The charter viii remain open for n few
days. Ihc GO cneial lWv XIV 1D-TGn
days. The conclavc VII meet again
ncN- Tuesday night in Fulton.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
OVER ON THESOUTH-SIDE
THE JRTSH ETINGLLTST DOING
GREAT WORK ron TFMPERbNCE.
Eryan and sewaIl Growing In Favor and
Winning white Republican Notes.-The
Democratic Congressman.

NOTTOWAY COURTHOUSE. August
1-Special.-The County Court of Motto
way met on yesterday. There was only
one criminal case on the docket. that of
the Commonwealth against William John
ston ,colored). charged with breaking into
the bar-room Of r. Writ Vaughan, near
this place. and the trial OF that case re
suited in a verdict Of six months in jail
and "A M Of one cent. Johnston's case
was tried at the July term Of the court,
but there was then a hung jury, eleven
being for two years in the penitentiary'
and one being for acQuittal. The prisoner
is an old offender. and has served sew
eral terms in the p%enitentiary OF TINS
State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

Tho erh, over the l~Ocal-option electioh'
which takes place mex Monday Is ""A
ing warm. \ wcil-attended meetihs ""'
held bv tho 'drys' on the court greer"
during the recess Of the court on yeSu'l-
dav. Tho meeting was opened with pidy''
bv the Rev. Graham G.. Campbell. Inc
chairman Of the meeting, Mr.. James
Mann. then introduced the noted eyanse-
list. Rev. J. W. Lee. who dellFeIeu d
strong and convincing argument IN taNor
Of temperance and the adjustment OF 'he
saloon. Mr.. Lee spoke for o TWO
hours. and was listened 20 with the CLOS
est attention by his large audience. Inc
election will be held I'm every district or
tho county. and both sides now claim the
victory.
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
Everybody yesterday was discussing
politics. or rather talking politics. as II.
was impossible FOR the very numerous
silver men 10 find any gold mon with
whom they could discuss" Bryan and
Sewall are growing in the favor of the
people OF this section. and while one or
Two Democrats speak Of refusing %
support the ticket. many white Republic
cans will vote for the Chicago nominees.
A prominent and influential Populist lead
'N NNNNN NNAA
that tho Populists Of this county and
section will pay no attention to the can
didacy OF Watson. but will give their
warmcst support 10 both Bryan and
Sewall.
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.
The fight for the congressional nomina-
ton i'm the Fourth district is being quiet
ly but vigorously conducted by the differ
ent candidates and their friends. 1t is
practically conceded that the nomination
will fall either TO Hon. Sydney =. Epes'
Of Holloway. or % Robert c.. Southall.
Esq. Of Amelia. though the names OF
several other gentlemen Of prominence are
still mentioned in this connection. D
nominee will undoubtedly be a silver man.
and will almost certainly be elected.
pfckett-Stuart Camp OF Confederate
Veterans viii hold "a meeting on TUESDAY
the 18th instant. at which time officers ior
the ensuing year Will be elected. Inc
Sons Of Veterans connected with this
camp viii also meet at the same time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
rgt cnEsrnR CONFERENCE
VIII Meet Next Year at shady Grove in
Hanover.

PETERSBURG, VA. Aug. '.-opeciaL--
The West Richmond district Conference
convened at the Methodist church at
Chester this morning at $3.50 o'clock IN
Its third days session. II was opened
with religious services conductor by Kew.
~. y. Potts. These services over. the
minutes Of Yesterday afternoons session
were read by the secretary AID ap-
proved. The nrst business taken mp was
that Of selecting the next place OF meet
ing Tor the conference. Shady Grove, on
Hanover circuit. and Providence. on
West Chesterfield circuit. were the places
suggested and recon. mended. The con-
ference voted to hold Its next meeting
at Shady Grove.
The order OF the day. Thu Sunday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
LYnchhnrg E%lonemenfs-

LYNCFBURG. VA. Aug. Two
morning FOR Pelham y. C.. the Gretna
Green, where a minister is always on
hand ready and eager 10 start the mat
rimonially inclined on that road. which
leads 10 supreme happiness or the reverse.
Hin section OF the city, which seems TO
lead In tho number of eiopements this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
The Toryid Weather.

The weather yesterday was torrid IN
tho extreme. ana there was great sur
fering all over The city. although no IA
~talities were reported. At 3 O'Clock the
thermometer at The Times Office regis
tered 100. and 10 fingered lovingly around
that mark a considerable portion of the
DAY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

year. They are Mr. W. II. Stanley and
Miss Mollie T.. Cash. and Mr.. David
Layinder and Miss Sallie Scott
Mr.. Stanley has lately been an employe
Of the Gl?mOrgan Works. and Miss Cash
Is daughter Of James T.. Cash. OF Glas
Cow.
Mr.. Lavinder is n well-known carpen-
to-. While Miss Scott was. up to Satur-
day. q saleslady at Murkland's dry goods
store.
Southern train and returned this after
noon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
Free Reading i'm Siam.

Bangkok. the capital Of Siam, has had
2 free public library since last NOyem-
bor, which is usel hy 1000 renders week
ly. once a week lectures are given. which
are well attended by attentive audiences.
OF newspapers. the Siam observer and
Bangkok Times print the news both in
English and Siamese. but the Dhamma-
satyinicchai is written entirely in Slam
csn.-Ram's Horn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
The Silence of Love.

Oh. inexpressible as sweet.
Loves takes ny voice away
I cannot tell thee, when we meet,
What most l long 10 say.
Rur hadst thou hearing In thy heart
To know what beats IS mine.
Then fhcLldst thou walk. wheree r thou
ar,
In melodies divine.
So warbling birds lift higher notes
Then TO our ears belong;
The music fills their ihrobbilg tnroats'
But silerce steals the song.
George L. Wcodberry in the August
Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
X. 4. and 4, X IL.

ROUND-TRIP TICKETS TO GLEN AL
LEN, VA.
Commencing Saturday, July 25th. round
trip tickets will be placed az sale TO Glen
Allen. Va. az following rates:
From Eliza. soc; from Byrd-Street sta
ton. G0c., good TO return the following
day. except when sold on Saturdays, when
they will be good 10 return until follow
ing Monday. {. \. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

TONIGHT SATURDAY., AUGUST s.
1896.
c........ Round trip to Norfolk. .......75c
75c.. Round trip 10 Newport News....75c.
90c.. 700. Round trip TO ocean View. soc.
s0c......Round trip 10 Norfolk. Old
Point. or Newport News for ladies'
and children under IL years.........5oc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
Property Transfers

Richmond. Evan der Fortunes trustee.
90 Thadc,us Robinson. twenty-five and
ouc-half feet on east side Hickory street
near laler. $500.
Charles T.. Todd and wife 10 Mann s.
Valentines executors. 23 81 3-f-12 feet ON
north side Broad street. between First
and Brook avenue. 5000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
Popular seashore Excursions via X. y. s
l.. X. Y.

on Fridays ard Saturdays you can go
~ Atlantic City. Cape May. or Sea Isle
CITY at round-trip rate OF 81 from Rich
mond. Tickets good TO return until the
following Tuesdays. Leave Rlchmond 7
A. NJ. Washington II "A. NJ. arrive At
lantic City AIS =. VI.
For fun information apply TO Richmond
Transfer Company. s03 east Main street.
ticket office, Byrd-strcet STATEN. or
c. a. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
Niagara Falls Excursions via IL. L. 4 l..
and Penna. X. X.

Niagara Falls tours will leave Wash
ington, ID. c., in special trains Via. tho
Pennsylvania railroad. at 1880 A. NJ,
August 9TH. and 10th; september
5th and 18th. The II. +. * +. railroad
will sell round-trip tickets from Richmond
for these tours AT Sl4.
For full information apply 10 Richmond
Transfer Company. No. 93 east Main
street. Jefferson Hotel BrcncL, Byrd
Street Station. or
C. a. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
Reduced Rates on Saturdays During SUM

Commencing Saturday. June 9th. the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad will sell round-trip tickets On
Saturdays. good until following Mondays.
at the one-faro rate, 10 stations on It's
line. Tickets on sale at Byrd-street sta
ton.
G. A. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

Ths Offices OF the Kelley Institute OF
Virginia are now located in Richmond a.
GIG east Franklin street. for the cure OF
liouor and drug addictions and neuras-
thenia. Write for cir.ular. Correspon-
dence confidential. Address the Kelley
Institute. Box SIS. Richmond, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
MADE A SHEET ROPE
AND by IT DESCENDED TO COM
PIETE FREEDOM.
The Clever Plan by which Four Inmates
of tho Laurel ~oFmat Escaped
Yesterday Morning.

As a rule. the boys at the Laurel Re-
foumatory are happy and contcnted.
Now and chem. however, some Of them
ran OF and put tho authorities 10 some
trouble before they are captured. There
las mover been such "a large exodus.
though. as that which took place during
the early hours Of yesterday morning,
when four boys made their escape.
A SHEET ROPE.
The windows of the dormitory. where
Tao boys sleep. are probably twelve rect
og more from tlc ~ground-tOo faf 10 make
"a spring from tuem safe 0r dcsiianic'
This dad not deter the boys. however
Necessity l. The mother OF invention. So
with au Ingenuity worthy OF "a h"ittf
cause. they stripped tae sheets from
thor beds and fashioned thercirom a
rope both lons ana strong.
With s0uulIcss iuuou tncy carried 10
the window 3D. heavy piece OF iAfniinie'
and to lf securely ucI tuc cnd OF intli
lmprotlscI rope All was then =" rc. i-
ness for thc escape. with ihe execution
OF their baggage. A few moments. how
ever. suG...I io make zap into little bun-
Giles choir few goods and sling tucn over
their shoulders. Then. with Che activity
Of monkeys. four DARK figures slid slcnt-
ly down the white rope. which showed
like l beam of mooushiuc against the
dark house.
ono hy ono they gained the ground
and stood silently with louDly-beatns
hoar,s for . few moments listening IN
tontiy for some signs OF the euard.
1IUE GUARD As-EEp.
THAT nIrianf. however lay swectly
# .| OBJ. - F|LH -FOUR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
Round Trip Summer Excursion Tickets
North and East via X. 4. A. 4. *. X.

Summer excursion tickets to the lead
ing northern and eastern seaside. water
ing, and mountain resorts. at low rates
via r.. L. q Il. r. r.
Apply at Richmond Transfer Company.
s0S east Main street. ticket agent, Byrd
street station. or
c. a. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
he s.-
'''':.'' &MAzzM . III
Resumption of Passenger Service.

Resumption Of Passenger Service.
On and after Saturday. August LIST, he
elegant steamer Virginia" will resume
her tri-weekly trips from Richmond 10
Baltimore. leaving Richmond every Tues
day. Thursday. and Saturday about 3 Il.
NJ. arriving Baltimore next morning about
9.3O. Fare. 81 TO Baltimore: state-rooms
from - cents up, n meals on the Euro
plan.
Corrospondingly low rates to Washing
ton. Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New
York.
For further information apply 10
II. NJ. BOYKIN. General Agent.
S36 east Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

MERIT WINS, and that is why Hoods
S%arsaparilla holds the abiding confidence
of the public. Hoods Sa~rsaparilla Is
known BY the cures IL has made. IL -
the ono True Blood Purifier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

HOODS PILLS cure liver :lls. consti-
patton, jaundice, sick headache, bilious
ness. PC.
The record-union., 1896-12-17
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
A Banquet to the Active Members on
Friday Evening.

General Secretary Grove F. Ekns will
go to Woodland on Saturday to attend
the annual meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association of that place. Mr..
Ekins will deliver an address on the
practical features of Y NJ. c. A. work.
as developed in his own experience.
The meeting for men at the rooms last
Sunday at $3.50 o'clock was we'll at
tended, and a meeting of decided in
terest was held. George S. Speer was
the leader. and his subject was "Foun-
dations."
The Forward Movement Club, in con-
junction with the Women's Auxiliary,
will give banquet ITO the active mem
bers of the association on Friday even
ing next. A pleasing programme has
been arranged. A business meeting will
also be held at the same time, at which
a Board of Directors will be chosen for
the ensuing year.
The Epworth League Of the Central
M. E. Church gave a delightful recep-
ton to the young men of the associa-
ton last Monday evening. Miss Laura
Beazell, General Secretary of the Y w
c. A, read selections from Browning.
and Misses Lila Hobart and Retta Par
rott likewise favored the audience with
readings. Grove F. Ekins delivered a
speech that contained many solid
chunks of amusement. The young
ladies of the Epworth League provided
a generous quantity of pie and other re-
freshments. 1t is hoped that the young
peoples societies of other churches will
be inspired by this example to go and
do likewise
The record-union., 1896-12-17
A SAD ACCIDENT.
Logan S. Sheldon Loses His Life Near
Auburn.

A sad accident occurred above Auburn
yesterday afternoon about 1:30 o'clock
that cost Logan S. Sheldon, who re-
sided at 1908 o street, his life.
He has been employed for number
of years by the railroad company as a
brakeman and extra conductor, and was
we'll liked by both his employers and
fellow employees. He was braking with
W. w. Lindley on Conductor Burgess
west-bound freight train, riding on top
of a car, when the train broke in two,
and the air-brake closing, brought the
car on which they We're riding to a
sudden stop.
Both men were preoipitated by the
shock to the ground, Sheldons body
striking on the track, and, it is believed
derailing the car, as his body was badly
crushed and pinned under the car
which was overturned. An inquest was
held at Auburn and the body was
brought ITO this city for interment. He
leaves a wife and two small children.
Lindley was badly bruised, but none
Of his bones are broken
The record-union., 1896-12-17

promoters have been in communication
with the Consul General of Spain in
Washington and have received consid-
cradle encouragement from him. He
has written to his home Government on
the subject and an early decision was
expected.
The main business Of the colony
would be the preparing of copra and
trading with the natives for that ar
ticle. Each member would be assigned
his work, and be compelled to put in
four hours labor of some kind every
day, and would be at liberty to leave
the colony at any time. No bartender
waiter or barber would be eligible for
membership, and each member will
have to try and get slong with one
Wife-a restriction that may perhaps
cool the ardor OF some intending col
onists of polygamous tendencies. This
wife, says Wilgus, must be an Ameri-
can, or at least a white or half white
woman.
The Colonel did not say that such a
rule would be enforced if any member
of the colony chose to fall in love with
one of the dusky natives of the other
islands of the group.
He expatiated on the fact that all
the members would be under military
discipline and be fully armed-not, as
he said, for the purpose of waging war
with and robbing the natives, but for
the purpose of protection. The colony
would be governing in every way,
but the promoters have apparently for
gotten that Spain has a way of her own
of governing her territory, and while
1t may true that an American colony
would, as Colonel Wilgus said be well
coined by the Spanish authorities,
Spain will doubtless continue to exer-
else her sovereign powers regardless of
the constitution agreed on by the col
onists.
Colonel Wflgus has had, he says, con-
siderable experience in coloniZing ex-
petitions He describes the islands as
being paradise, with a perfect climate
and the chances for making a living
with four hours work daily being of the
very best. He had not been in the
Islands himself, but had seen a few
persons who had. and their descrip-
tlons were very glowing.
A number of Sacramentans had. he
said, already signified their Willingness
to join, but he was not altogether sat
| 1sfled that they We're the right kind of
men, as some of them came within the
prohibited classes
The record-union., 1896-12-17
THE BARS OF HEALTH

once down, disease finds an easy en-
trance.
If there is weak spot in the body, dis
ease-germs will find it. They will lodge
right in that spot and unless they are
driven out at once, will increase and
multiply and grow into seriousness.
Weakness is predisposition to disease.
Whether the weakness be local or gen.
eral. it is dangerous. Good healthy
strength all over the body is the best
safeguard against disease. Debility of
any kind is a direct invitation to serious
sickness. The reason that DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery cures oS per
cent. of all cases of consumption If taken
in the early stages of the disease, is that
it puts the whole body into hearty,
healthy condition. The poisonous tuber-
cular matter is thrown off by the
lungs, and the pure, rich blood cours-
ing through them, quickly stops the
inflammation, heals the broken men,
branes and makes the lungs perfectly
strong and sound. Consumption is
marked by wasting away of the bodily
tissues and vice versa. A wasting of the
flesh brings on consumption. Doctor
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery in
duces the accumulation of sound, hard,
healthy flesh Il increases the appetite
and the capacity of the digestive organs
for the assimilation of food. 1t is puri-
fer, tonic and powerful curative rem
edy, all in one bottle All who will send
their addresses, this notice and six cents
in stamps to Worlds Dispensary Medi-
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I6O pages, which tells all about the
"Golden Medical Discovery"