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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

The editor and his wife took ad-
vantage of the attractions at Port
land this week by taking trip to
that city. Mr.. Stewart will not
only keep his weather. eye on the
the convention held there, but
he will also attend a meeting OF the
reform press.
A farewell dance was given last
Monday night in honor of Hans
and Antoine Christianson who left
for Portland Tuesday.
Two carloads of -four just re-
ceived and high prices knocked out.
We handle the two best brands Of
-four on the coast. Yaq. Bay Mere.
Co.
A family of norwegians moved into
the Arndt house this week.
The frame of Mr.. Myers new
house on fourth street is up and the
workmen are pushing the work as
fast as possible.
Promtly at 7 O'Clock Tuesday
morning the whistle at Greggson's
mill sounded the renewal of busi-
ness in tile lumber industry. This
long silent whistle awoke the ech-
oes along Depoe slough and caused
some of our people to wonder itthe
Nc Kinley prosperity was really
coming to town.
We trust that the coming COM
ing convention of the republicans
in this county will not be auothe
case of Killarney Cats
Wesley Davis was up the river on
a fishers trip" last Monday and
stopped over night in Toledo. we
can't tell whether Wesley "got a
bite" or not until the republican
primarie ar he'll rext Thursday.
Our stock of shoes is the most
complete on the Bay and our pat
ronage is rapidly increasing. We
are just getting there with both
shoes, so to speak. Yaq. Bay
Mere. Co.
c. L. Gowell and wife left last
Monday morning ior Boston, Mass
where they will make a visit @
about six weeks. This is Mr.. Go
Wells native place, and he has not
visited it for several years. Tht
cut rates on the railroad have in
duced himself and wife to make tn,
trip.
J. w. O'Neel left for Carltol
Yamhill county, las Monday
where ne expects to take charge c
a large apiary. Mr.. O'Neel is a
experinced and prctical apiaris
and will do ubtless do we'll in tn
business of bee raising. His fam
ly will remain here for the presen
A. B. Clark. of Elk City, ha
taken a position on the LEADE
and will help the present editC
shoulder the loads that a count
editor ha to labor under. M
q Clark is an old Michigan newsp
per man, and will doubtless pro,
valuable help to the paper.
Hurley Lutz returned from p I
land last evening. He reports
e large attendance rnd much excit
ment in the convention city.
Jack Allphin is fitting up the o
post office building for barb
. Shop. Mi. Bellew,ot scio, will
the occupant; he is expected t
night.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25
Card OF Thanks.

l desire to return my sincere
thanks to those friends and neigh
bors who so kindly extended their
sympathy and aid during the i'll
ness of my late wife.
Albert Waugh.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

Mixed pickles, per gal, 25cts.
9 lbs. roast coffee, good quality, s..
7 lbs. green coffee better quality, 81.
2S bars savon soap, 81.
80 lbs. oat meal, 81.
Syrup per. gal, 4oc.
Those bargains and hundred
others you can get at the, New big
store. Yaq. Bay Mere. c {.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

Note paper, penclis anu 'aOie'' "'
this Office.
Ali wool Ladies vests worth $3.50,
to close out 81. Yaq. Bay Mere,
Co.
New goods arriving almost daily
no old shopworn trash, at Yaq.
Bay Mere. Co,
Geo. Chambers came over from
Siletz Monday returning Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rite Dedrick and
Grandma Rosebrooks left last Tnes-
day for Palo Alto. California, going
by the way of the Southern Pacific.
Mr.. Dedrick expects TO work at his
trade in that place. They expect
to return to thei home here, prob
ably in the fall.
Hans and Antoine Christianson,
who have been stopping here for
several months, left for Portland
last Tuesday in search of work.
B. f. Jones, H. Denlinger, Sr.,
and H. Denlinger. Jr., left for Port
land last Monday on politics bent.
c. B. Crosno made business
trip up the bay Wednesday.
Harry Nevers, brother of Mrs,
Lands formerly of Dakota, is now
stopping with the sheriff's family.
A. w. Fischer OF Corvallis was
in Toledo Wednesday looking after
the business interests Of his firm in
this locality.
Another party Of homeseekers
struck the town Monday evening
Come on ladies and gentleman, we
have room for thousands OF JUS
such thrifty people.
Attorney J. F. Yates and o. V
Hurt of Corvallis registered at th'
Toledo House Tuesday.
Charlie Collins has sold hi
household goods and intends to g
to Portland in the near future tt
look for work.
Wm, Johnson, the artist has jus
finished fine pastel Of J. J. Cal
theirs little daughter.
Attorney Swope IS beautifyinI
his residence with coat of paint
Al. Waugh has been down t
the beach altering shells, w
understand that he is contemplat
ing a visit east and desires to TAX
specimens to his oldtime friend:
]. S. Booth was up from Yaquin
Wednesday.
Wesley Davis returned from tt
Siletz Wednesday, where he hi
been looking land.
Mr.. Peterson came over fro
Corvallis Wednesday evening an
went over to the Siletz Thursda'
Mrs. Ida Foster of Portland, NJ
and Mrs. Geo. Van Orden and NJ
and Mrs. ]. 0. Carter, of Elk Cit
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Miller al
Chauuyc Trapp, of Morrison al
Mrs. Curry OF Nashville, came
Toledo Tuesday evening to after
a Rebecca meeting.
A pleasant party was held at t
residence of Mr. and Mrs, o.
Rache, on Olalla slough last Satl
day night. A pleasant tins is
ported.
The style Of newspaper makel
adopted by the San Francisco /
amiuer, New York World, ct. al
strongly suggestiv OF circus poste
Elmo Davis came down from
Pioneer quarry Wednesday ev
ing.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

Notwithstanding the mud, ]. w.
Spencer and P. W. Logan drove a
four horse team over from the Silelz
one day this week brnginga nine
cen hogs which they sold Ito Mr..
Meaker. Meaker lays his jewish .
preiudices aside for rhis week and .
is right in rhe hog business. He
has bought 800 hogs in the Siletz
country and soon their squeal5 viii
make music in the depot yards.
Say! you farmers along the bay;
if YOU are nor careful these embryo |
stock raisers III the Siietz will SCI
you pace tina, will make you hus-
tie to keep up with.
Patriotism is good thing and |
should be incuIcated in the minds
of the rising generation;
but we would not advise men
to spend TOO much time talking a.
bout war with Spain: a little less
talk and little more work III the
garden this time Of the year will
help the family out next winter.
1t is the opinion Of some that the
hard frosts of this week have in
iured the early fruit. It is TO be
hoped that they arc mistaken. we
are glad to notice that the clerk Of
the weather has re!ented and 81
promising us some genuine Oregon
moisture.
This alternating of SNOW, rrost
and rain is rather disagrt-
able, but when we read of the blzz-
ards, cyclones and foods that make
life mi erab'e in other portions O
the country, we are inclined to
think that there was no botch jod
when the Almighty made Oregon.
Judge Stearns daughter
Edith arrived in the city Thursday
evening. The Judge had been vis-
iti0g his mother in Portland.
When the mud is slowly dryin..
And the sun shines out again,
You kin bet your bottom boller
1t is fxin' for Il rain.
IngIe's store, with the Jerry
Ferlee bio k hurne aboat
. O'Clock this morring; nothing
saved. The postoaice also bnrnej,
The post Office stock and fixtures
were saved The stock ofgoods
was insured for 5000. There was
no insurance on the buildings. Il
is supposed to be the worI, ofan in
cendiary.
There is no donbr but that a
f great majority of the american peo
die would hail war with Spail
t with delight. Whether this desir,
to rush to war arises from the fac
that Spain is the smaller boy an,
. could be easily licked, or from tn
!. natural cussedness ofhumau natur
R is hard to decide.
r A careful survey of local polite
y in Lincoln county creates a gray
2. doubt in ones mind as to the pro
/ ability of the republicans tusin
e with themselves.
Mrs. I. P. Fish, of Toledo, visl
: ed old friends and acquaintances i
Corvallis for few days on her wa
: home from Portland, where 81
had been to purchase spring stoc
d of millinary goods.-Corvall
II Times.
'e Ifwar must come, and if Unc
J. Sam should want men, we thin
we could spare the Office devil.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

I'VE know Of no review published, in this
country or in Europe. which combines so success
fully as the AMERICAN MONTHLY the aertness,
timeliness and energy Of journalism with the
knowledge srd well-chosen English Of the purely
literary periodical. The Oatlook.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

Ever, woman need. DR.. Niles Pain Pills
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

the month, OF the poIilicaI, tle
economic, and literary happenings
which ara Of value to Intelligent
men and women. The Eaitor's
~Progress of the World" " tells SEC
cinctly an illustrated story of the
month. The "Leading Articles"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25

II. NJ. VEATCH, Register.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-03-25
LOCAL NOTES

Note paper, pencils and tablets at
this Office.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
WHITE A K EXHIBIT.
At the Farmers National Congress,
Fort Worth.

There are some remarkable features
In the way of vegetation in the exhibit
of the Ell Paso and Northeastern rail
way which ]. a. Lightfoot has opened
up at exhibit hall, says q Fort Worth
paper. Mr.. Lightfoot Is editor
published at Alsmogordo, N. M, and
is also immigration agent OF b rali-
road which Is now being constructed
through the Sacramento valley from
FL Paso. He Is assisted by f. E.
Roesler, travelling passenger agent of
the road
Mr.. Lightfoot has a cabbage and q
turnip which he proposes to present to
the Farmers congress as gavels. The
former, he says, will stand the wear
and tear contingent on keeping in Or
der q much more unruly body of men
than the delegates to the congress are
likely to prove, while the turnip will
hardly be brought into active use,
rs it's weight is sixteen pounds, and
President Hoard would find it rath-
err an unwieldly symbol of authority.
The challenge attraction of the ex-
hibit, which Is kept carefully wrapped
up when not or exhibition, Ia an Oat
head which measures forty-six inches
in length, while onions nineteen inches
in circumference, oat straw eight feet
in length, wheat which weights seven
ty pounds to the bushel, oats ~ffty-two
pounds, are alec considered by Mr..
Lightfoot to entitle his exhibit to be
considered as an attraction of the first
magnitude, Natural grasses are shown
in the shape of timothy, red clover
aud grsmn Q, as we'll as rye, wheat ami
oats in the wild state. Carrots, pars-
nips, beets, onions, pumpkins,
cabbage, celery and squash are the
vegetables shown. and these, as well
as the cereals, the gentlemen in charge
aver, are grown without irrigation,
though the fruits shown, including
many varieties of apples. pears, plums,
hGs, German prunes, grapes ounces
and other fruits r irrigated.
Polished specimens of the woods OF
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
THE CASE.
Can the Missing Cattle Man Be Ex-
trddlted?

A prominent Kansas City cattlemsn
who is n q position to know declared
Yesterday that Gillett went to Chihua-
hua. Mexico, because he was assured
of protection In that state. The gov
ernor of the state of chihuahua IL de-
clared to be an old personal friend OF
Plunger Gillett, who is just now In
need of friends in high places. Inc
governor of the Mexican state is q very
powerful parsonage and his recOmmen-
dstions in the matter OF e~xtrad1t1on OF
alleged criminals go q long way with
subordinate officials.
For instance, Mr.. Gillett is arrested
In the state of chihuahua. Hi At
torneys claim that hescannot be taken
out of the state on any such charge.
The governor is Ithe man who is to
say whether Gillett shall be taken u
of the state or not.
If the governor is q personal friend
of Gillett he is in q position to give
him just the protection he seeks ana
by interposing his powers prevent the
officers from getting him back to this
country for trial.
The treaty in effect between Mexico
and the United States Is such that per,
sons cannot be extradited for many OF
the crimes of serious nature here. For
instance, what would be embezzlement
here is only a breach of trust in Mex
leo and no extradition can be secured
for that ~offense, SO q well known attor-
new said yesterday, and he added, 1t
would be necessary for the people from
here who want Gillett to absolutely
establish his guilt before the Mexican
authorities. The result of the At
tempted ~extradition of the man who
robbed the Lombard Investment COM
pany here is still fresh in the minds OF
those who were familiar with that
case. They state positively that If
Gillett is a friend of the Mexican gov
ernor and is we'll supplied with funds
he can Illustrate any efforts made to
compel his return to this country.
If troubles arise over extraditiou ef-
forts there are men at the yards who
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08

q command q vast amount of in
huence from Washington to back up
the request for his delivery to the
American authorities. The en-
phasis put in the claim from Washing
ton may have some influence In deter
mining the final action of the Mexican
authorities, when Gillett is once &C.
tually in custody.-Kansas City Jour-
nal.
TALKED WITH GILLETT.
A special dispatch to the Globe-De-
mocrat from Durango, Mexico, Deem
Der 4 says; Concerning the report that
Grant G.. Gillett. the missing cattle
plunger, was see in this city since his
flight from Kansas, the clerk of the
Hotel San Carlos, in this city, said to-
day:
Mr. G.. G.. Gillett was q guest of
the San Carlos for two days, arriving
Friday evening, Nov. 25, and leaving
Sunday evening at 5:45 o'clock. He
registered as G.. G.. Gillett, together
with a companion named @. r.
Troxel, and residence Denver, Colo.
His manner was exceedingly strange
throughout his stay with the San Car
los, and he told voluntarily many con-
flicting stories about his business.
He first inquired about the ex-
LIZ lou
lost $50, 900 10 Cripple Creek by dealing
with men who know nothing about ore.
He wanted a mine already developed
and producing. The first day of his
arrival found him in close company
with two we'll known mining men of
this section of the country, and it was
late at night when one of them asked
for q document stamp which 1 gave
him. Evidently a transaction was 60
ing on in his room. L questioned the
stamp purchaser about my mysterious
guest, but could get no information out
of him, only that he was a good friend
of his father. He had plenty of money,
and spent it freely. He would not ac-
cept change due him after paying his
bill. He had two trunks both very
heavy. After waiting very impatient.
ly for his trunks and making
a few slurring remarks upon our
baggage system, a mozo came in with
both trunks on his back. Gil
lett tossed me q dollar, saying, You
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
COST OF THE GOVERNMENT
Estimate Showing the Bill for 1900
Will Approximate Six Hundred
Millions.

A Washington diapatoh says:-In
conformity with the requirements Of
law the secretary of the treasury to-day
transmitted to congress the estimates
Of appropriations required for the SER
vice for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1900, as furnish
ed by the several execu-
tive departments These estimates,
including permanent annual appropria-
lions. aggregate 1898, 4S0, 1878 &c against
1902, S75, 513, the amount of the ap-
preparations. including deficiencies and
miscellaneous, for the fiscal year 1899,
and 1852, CAT, 1886, the amount of the es-
Inmates for 1899.
Following is the total recapitulation,
capts omfttad.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
J. F. Morris Dead.

J. F. Morris, for many years one OF
the substantial citizens of Bolton,
Texas, who came to this city Nov. 1st
to spend the winter with his daughter
Mrs. S. w. Mole, died from an attack
of pneumonia at 5 O'Clock this morn
ing, Funeral from the residence, 319
Myrtle ave, at 2 o'clock tomorrow.
The deceased was 65 years old and
was q native of Tennessee.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
A. C~OURCHESNE.

One of Ell Psso's Leading Citizens; Recently Reelected County Com
missioner. Ell Paso,s Interests Are First With Mr.. Courchesne, and he
Always Ready to Give Time and Money o Advance Them.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08

win.' and adding, Ihave n trunk. L
would have bet more that he could not
carry it, I had made no bet with him.
she stated to Mrs. Wark, the pro-
prietor's wife, that his destination was
Cuba, and again stated he was going to
Spain. he left Sunday and took the
San Antonio paper out of my hand
containing the news of his departure
and shOrtape.D
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
Mexican Mineral Belt.

The only direct route to the rich
mining regions of Eastern Sonora
and Western chihuahua is via the
Sierra Madre line, and Casas Gran
des. Trains leave Ciudad Juarez at
S:25 daily except Sundays.
j. II. LOGAN,
Genl. Traffic Agt.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
Pains in the chest when a person hal

Pa1ns IN the Chest when q person has
q cold Indicate a tendency toward
pneumonia. A piece of flannel dam
pened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
aud bound On to the chest over the seat
of pain will promptly relieve the pain
and prevent the threatened attack of
pneumonia. This same treatment will
cure a lame back in a few hours.
Sod by all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay re.
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
ect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box, For sale by w.
A. Irwin & Co., wholesale and retail
agents.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08

the territory are shown in red spruce,
yellow and white pine and mountain
ash, while the minerals are represent
ed by surface copper ore, onyx, black
and white marble,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08

A sight worth seeing is the pilgri-
mage to the shrine of Guadalupe to be
held in Mexico City during December.
The Mexican Central Ry. will sell
round trip tickets Dec. LIST to 9th inst.
at one fare for the uu.u vf.p.
SEE B. J. KUHN. COM'L ACT.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
To Cure a Cold i'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Ia
blets. All druggists refund money if
it fails to cure, 25c. The genuine has
L. B. Q. on each tablet.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-12-08
THE ELKS' Benefit
a Splendid Entertainment at the
Opera House Last Niuht,

IL IL unlikely That Ell P8S0 Will Tor
many years to come have the opportu-
nifty of listening to entertainments of q
higher type than that provided last
night by the Louise Brehany concert
company.
The house was filed, and the great
majority of those who attended were
genuinely appreciative Of the fine work.
OF the members of the company. 1t
was a high class musical entertain
meut throughout, and b many true
music lovers In the audience enjoyed
such q treat as they had not had for
along time.
1t would be impossible to give q de-
tailed account Of the long program. It
would be disingenuous to single out
any individuals for special praise. In
our advance notice of the entertain
ment we told what the members of the
excellent company were said to be.
When we say b a they fulfil every ex-
pectation aroused by earlier promise,
we have said all.
FL Paso will always welcome Miss
Brehany and her fine company with
genuine pleasure, aud part from them
with regret. We need more of such
as these.
The evident deep appreciation of the
work of these finely equipped artists
last night on the part of the many peo-
pie present, and the unbroken unison
of the expressions of pleasure heard
since concerning the entertainment,
prove conclusively that Ell Paso will
freely and gladly support q really good
performance, and does not deserve to
be buncoed over and over by the opera
house management into paying three
prices for a mediocre show.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
For Sale or Repair Clothing.

$l.00 SUIT cleaned and pressed. % m stl,
velvet collar on coat Uphem & Padila.
taiiors, 81 Main ST.. opp. Elm. one
Hight. Open evenings
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
Claivoyants and Massage.

SPIRITUAL, trance and astrology : The
great mysteries of life revealed by a
celebrated professor. j. Burns Strand,
239 Main st.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
Rooms With Power.
Horses. Carriages. etc.
Medical cymnastic.

MASSAGE. medical, gymnastic and cleo
st. Hours, 10-12 a. M. 1--3 D. m.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
wall PAGERS.

WE CAN SELL you wall papers and hang
them as cheap and as wei as any house
IN this city 7. A. Peterson Co.. 205
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26

FRED H PIERCE, 81 Summer St, Nc
Tigue,s bell, tells past, present, future,
etc Hours, 10 q. m. to 9 D. M viii
remain TIL FEB. l. Positively no longer.
MRS. JULIA A. .SPAULDING. ciairvoy-
ant and magnetic healer, is at 54S Main
St, where she will be happy to meet both
patrons and friends. Examination and
massage Sl.0O each. Room 4. one flight.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
To Flats and Houses.

Rates for one week or more under this
heading: 21s cents per line each insertion.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26

FOR SALE-The house known as "a In
stitute road and II Dean st., belonging to
estate of Mrs. Lenox, each containing
IA rooms, all modern improvements, less
than years old, hard wood; easy terms
corner house furnished. Henry e. Hill,
314 Main ST
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
For Sale, Real Estate.

Rates for one week or more under this
heading: ~ cents per line each insertion.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
For saIe---MusieaI instruments

PRIVATE PARTY will sacrifice for
cash their magnificent upright plano,
new only few months ago, cost $3.50;
storage, will sacrifice for s175. including
rubber cover and stool; full iron frame,
AZ the latest improvements, with mando-
IN attachment Can be seen at Worcester
storage Co., cor. Pleasant and Clinton
SITS. ~
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26

EXCELLENT UPRIGHT PIANO. little
used, extra fine tone and volume: must
be sold at once Call for terms ii Vine
ST.. off 1879 Front St
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26
Houses Wanted.
Accountant.
Stamps For Sale.

FOR SALE-Postage stamps for collec-
tons. Car after 6 p. m. NJ. D. Ohm
stead So Orange st.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26

Read Ayers Almanac, which your drug
glst viii gladly hand you and note the
wonderful cures of rheumatism, catarrh,
mors and sores by the use Of Ayers Sar-
at the worlds fair.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26

IT is the best Dandruff eradicatad the
scalp Kept clean and sweet, and the hair
made soft and easy of arrangement nv
Hairs Vegetable Siciian Hair Renewer.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-26

You have tried and wera nleas ad WITH
them. They stimulate the liver rae1iiate
me bowels, improve the complexion. Car
ter's Little Liver Pills.