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Evening star., 1897-05-29
AERIAL SHIPS IN WAR.
A Military Expert Points Ont Their
Great Destructive Possibility.

A Military Expert Points Ont Their
Great Destructive Possibility.
From the Pail Mall Budget
Capt Sir B. Baden-Powell, distinguish
ed military authority, warns the govern
ments of all nations that they had better
put bomb proof roofs on their forts, If
they want to stand any chance whatever
of winning the next war in which they en-
gage. Capt. Powell says that an aerial
war ship is an absolute certainty. and that
what the military genius of the future will
have to look out for will be bombs over
head, instead of in front or behind. In
other words, Capt. Powell states that the
fort without roof will be about as useful
as the fifth wheel of wagon.
When questioned about the matter, Capt.
Powell said: While We have time, let us
take what precaution we may for our de-
ferse. 1t may be possible to protect to
some extent our fortifications by means of
sioping bomb-proof roofs over the more
vulnerable portions. The guns must be
made capable Of firing upward. During the
sic ge of Paris the Germans had q number
of guns. specially made on swivel mount
irgs for firing at balloons, though IL is also
true that very few Of them were hit during
the siege. Rockets might, perhaps, prove
more useful The only really efficient
means of defense, however, will undoubted-
ly be for every army and every govern
ment to make themselves equal, IL not ST.
perior. to their enemies with aerial arma-
ments.
Aerial Machines VIII Figure.
81 think we may at all events consider it
a fact that aerial machines will figure to
great extent in the wars Of the future.
These may be the existing cumbersome
wirdbag, travelling with difficulty fourteen
miles an hour, or they may be balloons so
improved as to so twenty or thirty miles
an hour.
1T is also possible that slow-progress-
ing flying engine may be introduced, or
that finally some swift, darting 'aviativa
tiaversing over one-hrndred miles in the
hour and outstripping the fastest flying
bird, will be the foe with which We shall
cor tend. Even IL the existing navigable
balloon be not greatly improved upon-if
We consider the advantages that France
actually possesses today-we see then many
occasions on which this invention will be
of the greatest value.
Every nation has this problem to con-
slider as they are at present situated, with
the possible exception OF Russia. Should
some foreign nation rroduce an engine OF
the re Is no certainty that the others would
be able at cnce to initiate 1t and employ
similar tactics. 1t is more than probable
that the new inventions of this sort could
easily be kept secret gtEce the difficulties
chiehy lie In the details.
I'm fact, it may be eaid that efficient ma
chimes OF many descriptions could probably
be easily made II only we could turn out a
suitable lightweight motor. Now. a motor,
whether It be steam. electric. gas. explosive
or any other, can easily be kept secret.
Evening star., 1897-05-29
The Anti-D0re Device,
From Hardware.

FNm Hardware.
/ called on a prominent hardware mer-
chant some months ago. He seemed. to be
very glad to see me. and after a time the
conversation drifted around to bores. They
don't stay long with me-" said the mer-
chant.
How do you get rid Of them ?" asked.
Il just touch a bell button with my foot"
said he, "and there is a sudden call for
NE, and slip ont. and stay out"
Just then a red-headed boy thrust I'm his
head and said, Mr.. Blank, they want TO
see you in the back Office, right on
left.
Evening star., 1897-05-29

The condition above described is with
Cstarrh sufferers and explains the extension Of
the disease from the into the bronchial tubes.
involving i'm is pas sage the throat larynx and
windpipe, and showing by characteristic symptoms
when each of these parts is involved. In some
cases this extension takes place slowly. and
months and years required for the disease TO
spread TO the deeper parts. In other eases the
extension is rapid one. and few weeks
Will be all that is necessary 10 present it in all
fits forms.
Evening star., 1897-05-29
A Royal Engagement.

FROM PUCK
Eastern Potentate Cat a legation recep-
tion at Washington)-"Great Allah! My
son. you would seek an alliance with the
house Of a Christian-of Chicago Chris
tian? Son of your father, / must remind
you that you are of royal bloodY'
Hassan Eli (his son)-"So Is the fair
Christian, oh, adored sire! am assured
that her father Is famous pork prince
and her next OF kin Is a corn baronv'
Evening star., 1897-05-29
A Case of Ordinary Catarrb.

If you would watch carefully for a few weeks or
months you would likely notice after time that
the sufferer constantly clearing his throat and
IL You asked him what his trouble was he would
tell you that he had caught cold in the throat, and
Evening star., 1897-05-29
Hard to Rcpre.s.
From Life.

From Life.
she-'"rhere's Mrs. Smith. and her uncle
was only buried yesterday
There is only one death In her family
that would keep that woman At home"
''W hose ?''
Her own"
Evening star., 1897-05-29
Advantage of Such Air Shtn.


III two nations actually went to war
TWO great nations-that power which had
organized an aerial navy would possess
such an incalculable advantage that its op-
ponent would suffer most crushing de-
ieat. Within few hours of the decIara-
tion or war some aeromotors could be dis
patched quite out Of range of guns. and
perhaps travelling at such a speed as to
insure safety from projectiles over the
enemys country From them explosive
smells could be dropped where and when
the aeronaut willed. BY this means forti-
ncations could be damaged. magazines
blown up, ships sunk and cities ruined.
Is II not plain, then, that an absolute
necessity exists for the modern fort to have
bomb-proof roof? The facts | have pre-
sented are known to every careful student
OF military matters. They are not theories
ripe Tor explosion, but facts, the realization
OF which cannot come too soon."
Evening star., 1897-05-29
The Undereround sy.tem.

From Life. 50
Englshman-"You haven't the under
ground system, In New York. have your"
American-"Not exactly: but the cable
cars bring great many people there
Evening star., 1897-05-29

l. would be practically Impossible. then.
Tor an observer, on seeing an aerial ma
chlne In mid-air, to discover and reproduce
the details of the mechanism Of its motor
Evening star., 1897-01-29

She is woman Of forty five. And now.' she said
L want To give you little advrcc. I have been
almost at deaths door with liver trouble. After
the doctor had done all that he could fer me I
told him not again. / showed him n
bottle Of Painc's celery compound and told him
| was going 10 give that fair trial As
result 1 strong and we'll
Il sent right the drug store and got
4 bottle Of Paine's ."lery compound. AMI when I
stomach and side felt much better. After
| had taken four bottles my side was much
stronger aE,l was in better spirits and felt rs
Though | might live AMI I've in s,ic misery
Working people Eowatays work tho vitality nj,
"it ever week. ard all : ask il TO lie able to
earn the money iare to every week.
Paines celery compound has enabled HE to do
this. and has done more good than NH the
doctors pat together.
ny. lEy nervous system is cut irrIy strenYth-
cira That feel Ike being and what is
more look the good medicine has done me- right
ih NY face and eyes. just tell all moor women
iof me That for medicine to build one IN rive
iaihe celery compound fair trial. and If It docs
hot 10 IT, then they might we'll die I have
accommodated it 10 several and It has haIs,I in
''eTH thsf have great deal to WORRY mo
ana II dose "f the comfoInd gives ME quiet s.eep
AMI then L work If any one wishes ,o
writ" me- they can do so
Why Sh"tld sick person do ANYTHING Else lint
VI! Il bottle OF flinc's celery com,n,,nd:
Evening star., 1897-01-29

There wa- i remedy erfincntIy sueccss-
ful. :" far above aud beyond all competition as
FaiR-'> r-i..ry compound.
Pain 'rI,ry e',nTsnInd effects msrvelotis cures
Wh-r" ether remedies niserably fail, AMI where
't--I"TS 'i' >i.es,d. III. Pane's celery com
POUND i f"Hit curing disease. making rsgpl.,
we'll and h,ppy.
Herr il the Mrs. Hln who lives at 40
>imn''r av-nEr. Newark. y. J.. and whose Portrait
il printed hcrc
My dr-i"r- >h, says. .'caed nv disease liver
''rp'int. to!fHc'i tr,ilc nervous dyspepsia and
alni''~t every "iiur ndnie could think Of. When
! WAS In F"rtlasd. tire. had enlargement of The
liver an, the -i,-tur 1hnngt all the troubles me-
fr"In tl'at s,.ycr" sIrll of iIlnss That was
tW-N' a.". =EI ! have done nothing hut
doctor ever since ! have had the hest phy sicians
examine AMI f They cotd ,io any Thin.
fer F-F nrr,rtl.> time my stomach, and
liver hIE" heri. that cpu! lie Ia he,i only
ia mi>"IN. ard with -urh severe pin in my ba,.k
1ni ~ wax that co;,i,l hardly talk
After hal bad night | wouId send for the
d'-t"r. aiHi b" would leave me n small box of
powders AMI two other medicines and it
Wt-Iid c'r-i 81 every tiI.,. had of these
>p~n-. believe ! have taken more In-tIi in.
iiian any Other living woman.
'la~f March ! had call from Il lady fricnl
"r n'inc. ip asked me. What is the matter with
l'': r.Uiisd ley ~ay ing. How we'll you look.
fr-. >hr : i'd I never felt well in my life.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
HYATTsvIELE.

,,.t, Neat sunday kes Mr.. Mayo will oiiiclate ut
trinity Church. Upper Marlboro, and Rev Mr.
sontag OF that place will oar,py the pulpit at
Pinekney Memorial Church. Hyattsvillc.
-. Al inc last meeting of'the county commissioners
the following additional orderse were passed: That
Patrick Keirnan be paid $74 A. for the eompletion
o. 1ne west approach to highway bridge Little
s. nt ofancn IN sansvilie district; that John T. b.
SUIT De appointed constable for Spalding's district:
aa nnas 'ne 80 account OF Kendrick, Justice Of the
R1saf ,eo, 0 Hi4 oe passed to he levied in March
a g. Emaet engineer. be paid so for
GSes aS Sorfhwsst branch and Little Paint branch
81 Bridge Company Of Canton Ohio, for the erccti0a
VILE across Beltsvale branch at Belts
In mittsd to and approved by the Soard Of COUNTY
commissioners. for the sum OF 1915; that the board
nse' i7ss 81 @q sSd wednesay the 18th AMI
ti.s; that the bridge built Southwest
wrsss Iron ron Bridge Company Of Canton. oo Re
p,sns and speeiacations adopted by the county com
Hssa H%soae@ Oetober 9, 1896. and superintended By
s.ssee nStsee CFosaef. who recommends the payment Of
s4oC for said work, the price stipuiated in the
eontract; that cheek be drawn on the National
SANK OF Warrington, payable to the Wrought iron
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Bridge Company. for $3.50 being payment in full

Bridge Company. for $3.50. being payment in full
for the building of the above mentioned bridge.
special meeting OF the orphans court was
held last Tuesday. at which il ordered that
II. Irving Bowie he appointed administrator Of
Martha A. Beall. penalty of bond $500; bond
filed and approved and notice to creditors ordered
that the first and fnal account of Uriah II. Mitch
ell. administrator OF George W. Mitchell, deceased
be passed: that the first and final account of Eva
E. Keller guardian to A. 5. Keller. bc passed I:
that the first and final account OF Ernest e. and
Richard u. Robertson executors Of Re.ecea n.
Robertson. be passed; that John II. Wells be ap
pointed administrator OF Joseph Wells penalty
bt MI of 5000 t. be approved by the register of
wills. notice TO creditors ordered and John ID.
Nally and John C. Hyville appointed appraisers.
The hoard Of directors of the Southern Mary
land F'air Association met last Saturday and
elected the following officers: DIR. Richard s. HILL
president; E. F.. Berry: vice president; William
e. Brooke secretary: Horace Crozer. treasurer,
and Thomas ]. Grant. corresponding secretary.
The following committees were appointed: On
fiH,.nce-E. L. Perkins. DIR. L. A. Griffith. Phil W.
Chew. On grounds-Dr. l. W. Grinith, Horace
Crozier Phil. ". Chew On premiums-Mrs. $.
]. r Kyon. horses: f. E. Perkins. poultry: c ].
Rroaxe. L; ); Hin and t. J. Grant; On trans
portation-Phil. W. Chew. J. T. Ballineer, Henry
Murry. On racing-G. p. Zurhsrst.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Will of James Hall Corcp.,.

The Will of the late James Hall Collegiate.
dated February o. 1891, appointing R. Ross
Perry and Frederick 3. Mcclure as execu-
tors. was filed today. The personal estate
Is beGueathed to the widow of the testator.
katherine Collegiate, and his right. title and
interest in his mothers estate and any
other subsequently, acquired are bequeathed
70 tne WHO" Tor iife In the event Of Mrs
Col"gate's death this bequest Is to anniv to
augusta McBlair Mosher and Cornelia r.
Getty. sisters of the testator, equally. If
torneiia survives her sister then she is to
cornelia's death the beuuest Is to he annued
absolutely for the benefit Of her Children.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
suit of Eiectment.

Brooke Mackall filed today suit in
cjsctment against William Roy Mitchell to
recover possession of part of lot .. square
:2s;;- The part of the lot sought to bc re-
covered is described as beginning al a
Eoint on the south side of New York ave-
Eue. ?-?~ feet from northeast corner of the
said square. and running thence northeast
,rly with the said New York avenue $50
feet to the northeastern corner of the said
square. thence with the line of I4th street
cfeVen feet. and thence in a straight line
ii-t2 feet TO the place of beginning. to-
eether with all the Improvements thereon
ana the privileges and appurtenances there
10 belonging. Mr.. Mackaf claims therein
an eStat" in fee simpe of which he was
sized ard pOSS.-Sset June l. 1856 when ne
"harges. the defendant entered the same
anu uniawfully elected him therefrom Mi
NackdH places the damages at sI.GU He
l. represented by Attorney Henry E. Davis
Evening star., 1897-01-29
VIII of Robert 'roovn h

Inc VIII of the late Robert Toomb, dated
november - 1896, was filed today Sarah
D. Ioomb. widow of the testator, Is an
pointed executrix. and also guardian of the
minor children. To Mrs. Toomb is given
north part OF lot II. square a. with power
10 sell and apply the proceeds for her in
terest dur1ng wfdowhood and for the in
terest of the minor children until they
reach their majority. She is also given
north part of lot S, square L.. with power
10 sell as soon as practicable and divide
the proceeds equally between the cbiIdran
Chas- f.. Clara May. Mary Tower. Blanche
r. and Howard II. Toomb. The residue OF
the estate is bequeathed to Mrs. Toomb
absolutely
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Fine Jewelry
| At Half
jewelers. Prices.

Cut Glass Ink Wells. sterling sill
yer tops. 80. 9i-Co
Sterling Silver Egg Timer. =. .$I.S9
Pearl Handle Pen Holders, silver
mounted ......... 3oc.
Sterling Silver Book Marks. .23c.
Sterling Silver Suspendcrs, hand
some silk webbing. g........ .$2.4o
Silver Files. 48c.
Silver Hooks. .48c.
Solid Gold Link Buttons. ST. %
Sterling Silver Carriers. 81. 80
Sterling Silver and Pearl Paper
Nutters. .ooC.
Sterling Silver Seals. s......... .6oc.
Sterling Sill. Manicure Scissors. .9Sc.
Sterling Silver Cold Cream Jars .98c.
Sterling Silver Scissors. .SI.24
Sterling Silver Blouse Sets. :. .53c.
Sterling Silver Violet Holders. .I9c.
Sterling Silver Key Chains. .SI.Sg
Sterling Silver Key Rings. SIC.
Sterling Silver Key Rings. 49,. .32c.
Gold Fluer dc lis Chatelaine. $I.6o
Sterling Silver Bag Tags. .3ec.
Sterling Sill. Mustache Combs. 1896.
Sterling Silver Chain Purses,
handsome ................ .S4.73
Sterling Silver Chain Purses. .S4. ;3S
Gold Chain Purses, amethyst CEN
ter .S5.9S
Gold Chain Purses. ruby center SIS 28
Gold Jeweled Top Salve Boxes .$2.33
Gold Top Ink Well. cut glass. sag
Evening star., 1897-01-29
To Amend the Militia Laws.

The House committee on militia has re-
ported bill to amend the militia laws,
which have been in effect since 1892. and
embodying suggestions made in several
bills presented to the House. 1t preserves,
however, says the reports. the principle
that every citizen belongs to the militia,
subject to the call Of the President. The
National Guard of the states has been
recognized by the government in appropria-
tions for its maintenance. and this bill, in
addition to revisions of the present law.
provides that enlistment shall be for a
definite time; parts Of the guard may be
accepted In time of peace for drill and dis
cipiine. and they shall drill at certain
period of every year. The latter provision
is made in order to prevent the formation
of paper troops. Other sections provide
for inspection by army officers. and that
the guard may be allowed to drill in forts.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
New Revenue Cutters.

Plans and specifications have been pre-
pared at the Treasury Department for the
two new cutters authorized to be built by
the act of June IL, 1896 The vessels are to
be 205 feet over all, with 80 feet beam.
Their construction will be first-class IN
every particular. They will be provided
with steam-steering apparatus. steam
windlass and Capstan, steam machinery
with Scotch boilers and triple expansion
engines with 2.600 indicated horsepower.
They will be duplicates. and are expected
to cost about $1850O0 each. 1t Il the In
tention of Capt. Shoemaker to have them
ready to go into commission on the great
lakes In the spring Of 1869.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Toilet Articles.
Perfufnery, etc.

SiSdiiSiiiIie l9C.
Ceans everything.
Rabuteau's Famous Extracts. roc
These embrace oil the popular odors-
Heiiotrope. White Rose. Jockey Club. Crab
Apple.
Merits Celebrated Queen Anne Co
logne, large size. .S8c.
Large assortment Toilet Extracts,
Violet, White Rose. Heliotrope,
Lilac, etc Never sold for less than
ST. Now. .7oc.
Small size. .3oc.
Lot Of Fine Extracts, al! odors. To
close. e.........:. I6c.
Hair Brushes reduced.
All Hair Brushes will bc sold during
this sale at discount of - per cent
We keep nothing but the best. hence this
Is an opportunity to get 4 good brush for
little money.
English Glycerine. 1 lb. bot 2oc
Frog in Your Throat. &c.
Grape Juice, quarts. $50.
lerraline ................. .6Oc
Beef, Wine and Iron, pint bot. ACC.
Worm Lozenges. s......... .IIc box
BORNE .IIc. bot
Listerine .o3c. bot.
Pheno Thymol, large size. -. .43c.
Good anttseptic,.
Cough Drops. sc.
Pepsin Tablets. .10c.
Excellent for Dyspepsia.
Syrup of Figs. .1oc.
Munyon's Specifics. .I7c.
Paine's Celery Compound. .6oc
Coca, Beef and Celery Compound.
40c.
Excellent nerve tonic,
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Claims Da IMAGES.

George w Lash, in suit filed by him
To-Day against the Capital Traction Com
pany. claims that August 26. 1896, while in
the act OF entering one of the company
ears at 9TH and ID streets ne was thrown
headlong To the pavement and seriously
injured by the sudden and negligent start
ing or the car. He demands, therefore SI5-
''o damages. He is represented by Attor-
Heys Bs' rett and Niles
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Kings Daughters.

The District of Columbia branch of the
Kings Daughters and Sons will give a tea
Monday evening. February !, at the resi-
Gencc of Miss Brown, "a L street north
east from to-
Evening star., 1897-01-29
sub.titutc Recommended.

Relative to the House bill !DG2. regulating
the sale of poisons In the District of Co.
lumbia. the Commissioners in a report to
Congress, recommend the substitution of
House bill 1908. which they say will better
serve the purpose.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
MERITS MODERN PHARMACY,
Corner nth and + SITS.
WHY YOU SHOULD
BUY AT MERTZ'S.

Aways-every shopping day in the entire year-you will
nd our prices the lowest in Beginning
we naugurate special sale to When
we tell that prices have been reduced onethrd and
half you afford hesitate? Most assuredy not you
care whit about saving money Below partial list 1t
gives you hint of what expect BY visit here
Evening star., 1897-01-29

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following: White-Eh Holsinger and Rosa
M. Payne. both of Manassas. Va; Orville
Fraser and Edith Taylor
Colored-George Morgan and Alice Mar
shall.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Marriage Licenses.

Last three days Of Decker's water color
eXhibit.-Advt.
Evening star., 1897-01-29

BOYS dark plaid and pin check knee pants
all that's left-reduced from 50c. tU 30.
pair.
Evening star., 1897-01-29

Lot Of big boys separate pants good,
dur;'ble black and blue chcviots- reduced
from 81 l.50 to $50. pair
Evening star., 1897-01-29

For Saturday We shall reduce all Que boys
all-wool mothers friend shirt waists-n
blue md colors. from $l.25 To SEC.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
GOLDENBERG'S
STORE NEWS.
January twenty-eight.

What splendid wrap weather!
Necessity and the extraordinary
inducements which we're offering
are disposing of the balance of the
stock OF coats and capes in hurry.
Have You considered the sacri-
hces: If we get half what we paid
at Wholesale for them we're satisfied
perfectly.
Just think, and two months vet of
wearing time ahead. Even though
you throw the wrap aside next sea-
son 1t will pay YOU to buy it now at
these prices.
Rough black boucle and kersay coa,s-
with velvet colars--box fronts-wcrc 81
AMI xsao-
Evening star., 1897-01-29

Lot of boys heavy doubie-brcasie,i "lcvi"t
storm ul-ters sizes II TO IL reduced frnin
81 to S2.J0.
Evening star., 1897-01-29

~ childs white angora fur s-ts-muff and
neckpiece satin lined-relnced from 81 :s
60 10.
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choice for sos.

imported kers"y, boucle. Persian lamb
ana covert coats-somr silk lined some
braided and fur trimmed velvet collars
coats which I'D for sI2. SIS and SIS
choice for S7.4S.
Evening star., 1897-01-29

" Coney fur muYs satin lined reduced
from ttt-. IL 80. each
Evening star., 1897-01-29

Boys pure wool chcvioj satin lined golf
caps, variety 10 choose from-re,luccd from
!apc to 35c each
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choice for S2.85,

Black and tan and green kcrscy. black
b"sicie. Psrsian lamb and novelty cloth
c"ats-in variety OF styles which sold for
50. $40 and SiI-
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choice for Sass.

ci-inch Persian lamb and Astrakhan cloth
rapes all satin lined and edged with mar.
Ten fur-werc $50
choice for c. aS
Evening star., 1897-01-29
Specials i'm boys clothing.

Electric seal satin-llted mufs reduced
from 81. a. to 81 10
Evening star., 1897-01-29
choice for SI.6o.

Chiidren's and misses I to l6-year hand
some light and dark mixed cloth. plain red
and navy kersey ami bStcie cloth coats
with and without capcs plain and braided
velvet collars and piping coats which sold
for 81. 81 and 81
Evening star., 1897-01-29

3o-inci electric and wool seal capes. with
marten fur collars-werc S2i-choice for
$15
Evening star., 1897-01-29

a-inrh fine electric seal caI,es- marten fur
collars and edginy llned-wcrc s2a
now SIS
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All our blue cl,inchiila. English melton AMI
imported boucle reefers-3 to 10 wears.
which sold for high $50, go for
Evening star., 1897-01-29

ls-inch electric seal capes marteu fur
cola rs-reduccd from SIS to S103S.
Evening star., 1897-01-29

fhildrens green. brown and navy mixed
'i"th jackets-some with extra cape have
been Si-
Evening star., 1897-01-29

1s-inch richly jet trimmed plush capcs-
reduced from $3.50 to S575.
Evening star., 1897-01-29
2 rare hosiery bargains.

thiiiTcns fest black ribbed hoSr-with
double knees and high sI.liccd he,.ls-made
just ike the pc. imported hose. aDd equal
to them-for i2lac. pair.
Women's fast black pure maco yarn hose
with double soes AMI high sIlced heels
usual price a-c., To 90 for 25c. psir
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-03-27
The Useful Horse Radish.

That acrid alien of the bitches and
field corners, botanically named armo-
racia, but almost universally known as
horse radish. is not only serviceable as a
popular associate for hot wienerwursts
and in giving roast meats a keen edge,
but it has also a good supply of medioi-
nal properties. From it comes that
tongue biting concoction, compound
spirit of horse radish. The spirit-prop-
erly taken-has caused many d~yspeptics
to bless the day the hot root was first
discovered. AS a sudorific horse radish
has elected many favorable testimonials
from hopeless cases of chronic rheuma-
tism, and dropsy sufferers have often
found temporary relief by using the
property as a diuretic.