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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-17
IA MES.
snm Jones Speaks His Mind out In
Meeting.

Webster defines taxes as 20 pecuniary
burden which is imposed by authority,
or levy of any kind made upon the
property for the support OF the govern
ment." He also defines tho word to
mean "a disagrccablc or burdensome
duty or charge" lie also defines it as
"a lesson to be learned and makes it
synonymous with the words duty"
toll" "assessment," rate" CUSTOM"
demand" The common import of the
word tax" or taxes" os understood by
the masses is the amount OF money paid
to the tax collector of nation, state.
county or city annually for the privil
cgc of existing in that neck OF the
woods and the privilege OF owning some
thing other than as agent for your
wife. But underneath all this there Is
tacit understanding or compact which
is but an unwritten law that the gov
crnment proposes to do certain things
for the people and in return the govern
uient Is to receive for such services n
certain amount of money, such MS is
equitable and right. If man does not
pay his taxes TO the government he is
not considered "a good citizen or loyal to
his government and tho government
will sell him out of house and home.
Tho government makes him comply
with his part of the agreement. The
governmentpr proposes onits part to guar
antee 10 every man his life, his liberty,
and tho enjoyment OF his property at
the least possible cost to- the citizen. a
government has no more right To over
charge for services rendered than an in.
diyidual has To overcharSc another in
dividual for services rendered; and
declare il to be the honest conviction of
my mind that the governments, both
national. state and municipal, nre de-
frauding The people. They are eNacting
more from the people in tho way of
taxes thar they give services in return,
and dishonest government will breed
dishonest citizens. The burdensomc
taxes upon the people to-day are u COM
mon source OF perjury on the part of the
people, for no one man in hundred
would sell his property for double what
lie swcnrs il Is worth upon the tax books
Of our country. If the immense
amount OF money required 10 run TINS
government is demanded by economical
administration and expenditures and
the burden of taxes re equally upon
tho people aud they are paying more
taxes than they arc able 10 do. then we
need another syBlein of government.
Five hundred million dollars annually to
run the national government, and an
l e.. fl.sa
state and municipal governments, be-
speaks IN extravaganza that will break
and bankrupt any people in the world.
The rational government raises its
taxes through its system of revenues.
The money Is extracted from the peo-
Pile 10 a dilrercnt way from the state and
municipal! taxes. There is no sheriff to
levy on a mans home or land to pay the
government revenues, but the govern
psniH IF stAtes and municipalities ax
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ali who hear and bids them come without
money and without price The God who
sought out and restored Adam and Eve,
who sent angels to rescue Lot and his
family, who pleaded 40 earnestly with
hacksiiding Israel tier. iii, i3, i4), is our
God and ths sarlc interchangeable Jehovah.
o. Perhaps some of the "many other
cords He used might be found In lisa a,
is; xiii, %; ". 3. 4; Ezck- xxxvi. 20, for
those are the Spirit s own words to sinners.
Peter did not think TO save the generation
or race Of Jews, but He did expect, like
Paul, to save some Of them q Cor. TX, s2).
Al. Receiving His word, they received
Him and thus becamo children Of God
(John 1, l2; vi, GO; xvii, S; JAS. 1, 2i).
Being baptized, they confessed Him and
had the assurance that Hc would confess
them before tho Father (Math. Z. 32) But
think Of 5000 doing sol Would not some
evangelists be tempted to make n demon
stration over that Whoever heard OF such
q result from ono sermon? This was tho
Lord S doing and must have been marvel
Gus in their eyes.
AZ. "Thcy continued stcadfastly, that
Is, they believed firmly. for there is no oth
er way to bc established. Compare III
Chron. *, 20, with lisa. vii o. This verse
seems to say that they were instructed.
They talked with each other of these
things, especially OF Him They common
GRATED His death. They were much In
prayer. How sorry they would he that they
had not received Him soonerl How they
would long for His return, and with what
zeal they would testify Of HIM
4S. The wonders and signs wrought by
the apostles would doubtless be on the line
OF Mark xvi. 1890, and being such as He
Himself wrought when He was on earth
would add 70 their testimony that He was
still alive, though invisible. and had all
power In heaven and on earth. il vas tho
Lord working with them and confirming
the worl with signs following MARK xvi,
20).
Al. Ono great family bound together by
His love To them, and their love To Him
and TO each other, having great desire to
please Him and that others might receive
Him too. They doubtless believed that all
He had was theirs and thus wero drawn
To share ali they had with cachother. The
Spirit controlled all, and it was "a forctasto
OF heaven upon the earth.
80. Earthly possessions lost their ut
traction; they were no use except as they
could use them for Him by spending them
upon His who were in need The Spirit
Of Him who though He was rich, yet for
our sakes became poor, had taken hold of
them and they counted nothing 50 precious
as His love, and the privilege of showing
some love to Him The first gave their
own selves to the Lord Oh Cor viii, ~,
and then to each other by the will Of God
I he same spirit today would I'll the treas
urics Of the mission boards and put many
workers in the field
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.sL!s|ous MQElp

4 Christian mothers. The fndivuuA ana
trs,iuna ,mIarted irsier the domestic ROOF,
| and Its beneficial or banotui tnnnsslce nsay
bc gagged by the rensiois and rDra,
Gibbons. Catholic. Baltimore. Md.
ETERNAL FITNEss-oed Is a God Of
order not of confusion; OF principle, not
OF impulse. OF LAW. not of chance. Every
where In the divine administration there
Is visible a deeply imbcidei reSai tor
nal fitness OF things" LOOK whe-e Ne
will and we can not fail 20 note plainly
! the hand OF mighty. n'a3es.c, mlrsen,
nxed laws.--kes. X. l.. upper. baptist.
Philadelphia, la.
a CLEARER VISION NEEDED-we
reed a clearer vision concerning our dHty
TO the Old and young. CHRIST vas a re-
deemer ana t.ac.sr bus hs .ss a,s s a
Philosopher. In the plstTe OF Chrsss
clsspiag the little child to his hreatsl we
have an example of that. lie War-ei 20
hold the, world; And he knew VA; u ne
holding the children. He got rhe world
through the child held ia his arms. Eev.
Shermnn w. McCorkle. Methodist. P!its-
burg, Ia
ANTTQuITY-It IL a mistake TO say thai.
the ages Of tie DIN n P pas u ere he 10 oids i've
IN tn. oldest. not the youngest century. az
IS commonly he'd. The presens IS the rfsil
t.lHfkN OF me MnEIGs ana az w AsN
| been horn INTO this antiquity we should
feed more kccnly than former generations
thas We must measure time by what 4
pro tlicea. not by the larse OF years which
pses.-- Rabbi david Fhihpson, Hebrew
Csncinnat1. Ohio
ENPIsESsf ON-Miieic IL an ART. bu.
hack o. an ar, s. the necessity for eSnres-
sioa- There J. IN man u necessity for eX-
preston a life W HIN which he mus, ut
ter himself u iritr~N he metals and fash
ions the bells ffrHrl sound Charms. IL adds
to ihe solctnnity OF death or atepens The
toy Of the wedding u, tests ne wood
and fashions the violin AMI makes she
liberated .spirit % the pinc. ttoe. the ma
pie ard tht. sycannonc swell tho emotions
and uitcr the LIE of the human soul
Eey =. J. Wells. librarian, san Fran
c.sco. Cal.
FOLLOWING CHRIST = TO follow
Christ demands. fret. the perception and
recosnA ..u " AS ola'm OF. DOR ob'di-
c1cr. This recognition arise from toe on
fgntenmen' o. hoiy spirit. whose work
u human lif@ s 20 reveal Christ 10 God
and To- tho SINNER Tu follow Chri Ia-
mans sc-oriiy. N criNcc, fhst s.. There
funst r. a subject on ~ s.f 90 tNf holy
law ~ rhrSt's kingdom ard viii. This
snf1eciiVa always 'mp'sos sacr il'e ana
drruau d= CONS iotis effort and d7vinc help.
Rev .. :. Buraheld Presbyterian. Ph.l-
aielrria, Pa.
THE RELATION or TRUTH-The ".
lat.ou - truth 20 y" may boz inferred
apart from truth WORTHLESS. Pc Is have
i''rsprafeH, thc Chr 81 on rnust personal
i2.- tfaIfh Living the truth as ff IS in
Jesus IS al onc., r.ces-ary To ne ma, ~
tioH afri 20 she OK .1feure o. truth. FoS-
s't-s'-i aS 4 mere matter of memory, q
scrget As ar ABSTRACTION 4 IS VAiuolcss
AS q Hfc y IS pr.coiogs - Row. j. NJ r
ctillry. BAPTIST. camden. y. J.
T1fr p0yvrp or ppAyr-t3- v-o MOOD
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RESrjRRErTTON-R esurre,tion means
ascent. not a going away and returning 20
inhat6t ther-a earthly isnen"nts Inc
word gs found fcr1y-two times N ih'
Scriptures ami N forty PLACES y mss tnih
meaning. Rev. II. IiafcourT. Aetno} II.
Iyi,tk.rei,,isra
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-17

BoUNDARIES-We should Try to TX
more dsainatalv the torfrlarie- Of N" ger
f@htflg and the inperishabie The spirit
e.ndurcs the body docay=. %" rgft re
mains: the wrong goess. TT lrs'atiop 20 -
away: glory ~sIi always ~ plfh us Ky.
Mass.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-17

TRUTH Par isanshir always shuts
ones mind to the wOrt ~ ruth Many a
public teacher today knows thnt wt'e he
10 proclaim loudly the word of iruiu, IT,
d!graticn would BE- hoapei uuon h'W WY
Wa God crucinei2 Bccaus. he iolo f!io
trrith.-Rev. /. J. lansing. Baptist. Boz
ton. Mass
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INcARNATTOH-Th Incarnation sets
Us right with GOD snd man The incarna-
incarr.lx. on teaches - ! lesson % spT!t-
TALLY. and Glory 20 GOD ia the highest
pherev..- man L. found -ltcv Dr Mars
un. Prcsbyieriaa. Co4unbus. Ohio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-17

THE fiABoR QUESTIONING cut and
dried method Will pe used as II solution OF
the labor problem. II may no, he force.
n may not he arbitration or c0-opcra r on
and II may not be cducaflou, although
education Will do great deal Whatever
method IL used u must contain equity
self-respeot. brotherhood ami character
Rev. j. +. Albion. Urversalis,, Maiden.
Mass
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-17

Following Is a summary Of the prneip a,
sermons recently delivered In the snieei
etatc1 and Canada by the lesidlhg csets ~.
and prf,fe ssors OF the Christian faith "
every Instance the text has been caf.fuils
road and abbreviated
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-17

pHtLANTHR OPY great deaf ~ PHI
lanihropy that coco Oh today 81 or the
bitionholc kind We must become ac-
Qurllntcd with she emergencies OF the sos
c.ai situation. what is wanted f. a better
experience The truly Christian spirit, Is
to love our ne s;hhor IA Christ .ovss US
Rev. George Hodges. Epscopallan, Cam
bridge. Mass.
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BRArNS-iThere seems 20 lie no HS'r;
the brain small man snay nave q '1i :, b.
brain. and physical giant may De on
q great calf or a great brute rev. IL H.
Barbour, Baptist. Columbus. ONO
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
AIe..ter From Rociada.

To the EDITOR OF the Optic.
RocIADA, N NJ, Seps. 3'd, 1897
The crops in the valley we're rarely ever
better taken as q Who'll although Q
corn was seriously injured BY the # :
in July. And the entire crops were
made without irrigation.
We now have a sure 'Dough store at
Rinc,n Vicente Martin . has put in \
stock Of groceries and will soon fill up
his shelves with dry goods. Dame
Runor has 1t that he will very soon take
u partner to add to his domestic felicity
Oar school is only in prospect as yet.
but will take proper shal . in due time,
| presume, as a school has become a
fixture among our Institutions. As
speaking Of guns reminds US OF shoot
ing, it is in point t. say that in our
%ueighboring community Of Beulah. they
have employed q lady Of Los Gatos.
California, who Is highly recommended
holding a high grade certificate, and
the school is now fully underway.
The Beulah and upper Sapello region
has had a large share Of health and
outing parties this summer, and is soop
to be one OF the best localities for out
ings. The trail up the Sapello to The
Pscos basin Is perhaps the best. and
number of parties have visited that re-
g.on this summer.
OCCASIONAL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08

The high theater hat is at the front
early this season, and the war against
it has reached an acute stage In AT.
lanta. The women propose to retail
ate by getting the council to pass az
ordinance making it disorderly conduct
for a man to go out between the acts.
The saloon men, strange to say. are
taking a hand in the fight, ard are 60
Ing to. oppose the ordinance. What
the saloon men ha 7e got to do with II
is not clear. 1t is generally supposed
that The gentleman who leaves the the
alter between the acts goes out TO .'see
a man." and that the business is i'm
portant is always shown by the look Of
pre-occupation which his face wears
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08

The society of the Army of Yves
Virginia, who are meeting in the
twenty.f first annual reunion at Colum-
bus, Ohio, to-day is one of the most prom
iaent Of the reminiscent military organ.
izations of the country. Every regimsL'
organized in West Virginia belonged
TO this army. There were a large
number of regiments from Pennsyl-
vania, New York, Maryland, Illinois
and Iowa. Belonging also to this
army was the celebrated Shields divi
sior, organized by the late General B
F. Kelley, at Rooney, w. Va, in 1861
and which defeated "Stonewall" Jack
sons army at Winchester, March, 1862
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
Railroad Rates.

The Santa Fe route will soon issue O
pamphlet advertising accommoda tions foI
visitors at points al ,ng its line, for dis
tribution during fall OF 1897, and winter
aud summer of 1898.
Proprietors of hotels, boarding houses,
or private dwellings " here visitors may be
cared for in this vicinity will confer a
favor by promptly furnishing Mr., G. r.
Jones local agent A., I. & s. F. Ry. at
Las Vegas, with following dats
Name OF hotel, boarding house, etc.; dis.
tance from depot; how many persons can
be comfortably taken care of; character of
accommodations; whather winter or sum-
mer or both, average rate for board and
lodging by day week and month; what
amusements; what bunting or fishing
name Of proprietor and post office address.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08

"E'ERY MONTH magazine for Sep,
TENDER contains a thoroughly interest.
ing and well illustrated article on New.
port. the resort OF Americas million
aires. Il is written by one who is IA
miliar with the occupations and amuse.
ments of those who gather there, and
gives a clear picture of just how ex
clusively the lines are drawn by the
elect about themselves. The engrav-
ings are Of some of the residences OF
the most noted of the many wealthy
inhabitants, together with those OF the
principal points of amusement and
beauty. There are in addition o mum.
Der ri illustrated subjects, and four
pieces Of music which help to make a
very bright and attractive number.
New York: Howley, Haviland q Co.,
Zen cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
New Geld Fields.

Recent sensational gold discoveries in
the Red River district, northern New Mex
leo, indicate that this locality will shortly
be as widely celebrated as Cripple Greek
Already the rush Of miners and prospectoIs
has begun. and by the time the snow b, 3
ground.
Take the Santa Fe route to Springer, N
M from which point there is a stage, dai
~, 20 Elizabethtown, Hematifs q Red
River City. For further particulars, ap-
ply TO CT JONES, Agent
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
IT is announced from Washingtc

IT is announced from Washington
that the news of a vacancy in the
grade of chaplain in the army, has re.
suited in the application of 800 min
listers for the situation. 1t is also said
that Secretary Alger, believing that
there should be some age limit for the
appointment, has settled on thirty
eight years as a fair one, and it is un.
derstood that he will also insist upon a
physical examination, as in the other
departments of the army. This has
previously not been required, and as q
result, it is said that the chaplains are
not the healthiest set of commissioned
officers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
Viewed at Long Range.

From the Roswell Record.
Reports are that the Las Vegas
DAILY OPTIC has passed into the hands
Of a syndicate of which Wilson Wad
and Thomas B. Catron are
the controlling spirits. Farewell, q
long. eternal farewell, dear OPTIo, to
all thy greatness if such be the case
When Russ K,stler controlled thee, thy
song was at least worthy OF the hire.
But now. oh, mortal pervert, we will
know that thy u%tterances are strictly
in accordance with the hire.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
rHE r-EnnIronIAL FA.R.

The Territorial fair opens at Aibu-
querqnc on next Monday. the 18Th
inst. and will continue throughout the
week and strenuous Efforts are being
put forth to make IL the largest and
most successful affair OF the kind ever
held In all the southwest. 1t needs but
cooperation from the citizens gener-
ally to make it all that could be de-
sired. Let our farmers, therefore, go
to work and make the necessary prep
ara,ions TO have their farms repre-
secuted by some kind Of produce or
stock. Let each and every n look
upon 1t as his duty to exhibit some
thing thai may add to the interest OF
the fair. Let all jim to make II a
grand farmers jubilee and reunion Of
friends and a~cquaintances.
The ladies are particularly requested
to add now attraction ms to their depart
ment. Specimens OF weaving, needle
work, painting, artificial flowers,
bread, cakes, preserved fruits, wine,
butter, cheeso--in fact, everything, the
production OF which goes to prove that
our girls are worth having, can and
should be forthcoming in abundance.
The crowds which continually besiege
the department devoted to the handi-
work OF the ladies should convince
them Ct the imp ~ortance OF their CO.
operation ia the success OF the fair, and
encourage them to lend a hearty sup
p ,rt to the enterprise. Every friend
OF improvement should take a deer
interest in and contribute something &c
the success OF the Nav Mexico exhi
bition.
The wheat and other grain crops arc
the largest and best harvested in many
years, and doubtless there will be nu
nervous and fine and interesting exhib'
its. Potatoes, corn. turnips and pump
kins, garden vegetables and truck pro
ducts we're never better, and all o.
these are worthy OF being displayed a
the coming exhibition. Every n il
the Territory who has anything worthy
Of being shown, should take it to the
lair. No matter II its siza or quality
should not be uncommon or remark
able, send it in. Send your peaches,
plums, pears, apples, grain. garden
vegetables, needle work, or anything
else that will swell the list OF articles
to be exhibited. Take your horses,
mules, cattle, oxen, sheep and pigs
your improved Neutrality-suspicious. fancy
work-your productions of taste and
skill, and go yourselves with your fam
lilies and friends.
1t is during the Territorial fair sea.
son that the farmers and families take
= holiday, and meet their neig1bors
IN the fair grounds in friendly compe'
'ition, hold pleasant social inserc, curse,
compare notes, and blend the acqui.
sition Of knowledge with the erjoy
ment of the occasion. Let us then
have one grand mass meeting of the
whole Territory that will send back Q
thrill Of delight and spirit of improve
nent from its center to its circumfer-
snoe. These fairs are of general ben
fit, enable each n to see what his
friends at a distance have 10 the way
Of stock, etc I, and lead to an inter-
changed opinion that conld not other
wise be obtained.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
stands At ths Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist Of
Shreveport, La, says: "Dr. Kings New
Discovery is the only thing that cures my
cough, and it Is the best seller / have" J.
r. Campbell, merchant, of Stafford, Ariz.,
writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery Is all
that is claimed for 1t; it never fails, and Is
a sure cure for Consumption. Coughs and
Colds. / cannot say enough for its mer-
its.u Dr.. Kings New Discovery for Con :
sumption, Coughs and Colds is not an ex-
pertinent. 1t has been tried for a quarter
OF a century, and to-day stands at the
head. 1t never disappoints. Free trial
bottles at Murphey-Van Petten Drug Co Is
drug stores and Browne & Manzanares
Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
specia, Notice.

LAS vnaI 8 DAILY OPTIo-Delivered by mail,
post paid, sl0.0 90 per annum; $500 Tor SIX
months; $3.50 for three months, BY car
rier, 20 cents per week.
Las VEGAS WEEKLY OPTIc-25 columns, de-
Iivered by mail, post paid, $500 per an
mum, 81. 90 for six months, 7bc Tor three
Sample copies OF both daily n weekly,
mailed free when desired. Give poston1ce
address in full, including state.
ted from all parts of the country. Com
munications addressed to- the editor or
THE OPTIC, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's name
and address, not for publicef.Jn, puu as q
guaranty of good faith.
~REMIrTANCEs- May be made by draft, money
order, postal note, express or registered
kilograms to Il OTTO,
East Las Vegas. Now Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
Not Accurate Enough.
From the New Mexican.

From the New Mexican.
just as nearly all the good people OF
Las Vegas had settled down to tie
sober and solemn business Of guessing
the number of seeds in q watermelon.
THE OPrIc spoiled everything by blurt-
ing out thats'the average number is I'VE
600 The OPTIC would have been
more accurate il it had said that some
watermelons contained 60U and SON
COG seeds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
News Service Extended.

The st. Louis Republic recently made ar
engagements with the cable com paniss,
whereby direct news, from all sections Of
he civilized world, are resolved. 1t nov
prints more authentic foreign news thar
any other paper, and continues to keep u
its record for publishing all the home news
The outlook for the year is one OF biz
news events, fast succeeding each other.
and they will be highly interesting &c ev
sryone. The price of the Republic daily Il
Sc q year, or $3.50 for three months
The Ttoice G-Week Republic will rsmnli
same-one dollar a year, by mail twice
19-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08
8. K. HOOPER. G. P. A.,
Denver. Colo.

The great lakes and the inland resorts
~ Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigst
afford means OF enjoyment, despate th,
uea Of ummer. Cool b~reezes. generou,
shade. II you want a vacation at reason
=hle cost and at seas1Dable period, appi,
. agent 6anta Fe Route, or w. J. Black.
for details. Quickly reached via SAINTS
,e route.
esters of America at Denver, Colo, Aug
ust 2ith to 2Sth, 80; fare aud one-third,
on certificate plan. from all points on our
line.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-09-08

When the appetite is weak or naussated
and the smell OF food is repugnant TO the
stomach; when nervous energy is at a low
-ebb, caused by hard work in the sun or 10
the close air of a room or office, the stimu'
lating, toning-up and refreshing effect Of
MACDoNALD's BARLEY ELIxIR is exceeding
ly crafty ing. 1t imparts at once a reviving
work. Outlets the stomach, strengthens
the digestion, 81 .rpehs the appetite ard
restores the vital energy completely
Price, $1.00. Sold by Murphey-Van Petten
Drug Co.,