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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
GEN. scHAwN KNOWN HERE.
Well Remembered by Number of
German Families.

"SAA hcHlemDcfeu Oy NUMBER OF
German Families.
Gen. Schwan. whose operations in Porto
Rico are being read with interest is
known to a number Of German people in
Savannah. Gen. schwan is a native of
Wulsdorf near Bremerhaven. Mrs. F.
Feus, mother of Mr.. F.. C. Feus of this
city, knew him when he attended the
school at Wulsdorf
A number of other German families liv-
ing in Savannah came from near Wuls-
dorf and Bremerhaven and remember
Gen. Schwan with mich pleasure He OBJ
tanned his education in the public schools
of Wulsdorf and at the University in
Stade. In 1862 he Joined the United States
Army as private and has worked his
way up 10 his present rank.
Those who remember him in Germany
recall his combative disposition, his natur-
al liking for soldiers life and they are
not surprised at the rank he has taken in
military affairs in this country. His father
was Lutheran minister and one of his
brothers was an officer In the Prussian
army and was killed in 1871, being the only
soldier from Bremerhaven during the
F'ranco-Prussian war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
THIRD VIRGINIA INVESTIGATION.
A Large Number of Witnesses Ex-
nmined Yesterday

Washington. Aug. H-The court of in
quiry investigating the charges affecting
the Third Virginia Regiment continued its
sessions at Camp Alger to-day.
A large number of witnesses were exam
med, but no new evidence of Importance
was brought TO light They corroborated
the testimony heretofore given and brought
out few new details of the disturbance
here and there. The Witnesses Included
Capt. j. G. W. Brooks, chief ouartermas-
ter; Mai. NJ. c. Butler. son of the division
commander; Acting Assistant Surgeon
Butler, Lieut.. James Smith Of the E'irsr
Connecticut, Lieut.. Col Hammond of tl,e
First Connecticut; Private Gordon of
Company X and GIL of Company NJ of
the Third Virginia and f. J. Bell the
keeper of a fruit stand The latter s,id
the fight between the Virginia bows ana
the colored steamster occurred about flrtv
feet in the rear of his stand. He san, n
number of Virginia boys leaving cann In
a body, following the negro and .rvin~
Catch him." Hang him." "L,vnSb
him"
Private Gill testified that he had hoard
Gen. Butler say he was getting tired Of
the foollshness; that the Third Virginia
gave him more trouble than any other fep.
iment and that he was going to SION II
right away.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
brunswick HAPPENINGS.
Judge CrOvatt Appointed Referee in
bankruptcy Cases.


Brunswick, Ga, Aug. 1S-Judge Alfred
]. Crovatt has been appointed referee in
bankruptcy cases for the counties of Nc
Intosh, Glynn, Charlton Pierce, Ware,
Appllng and Wayne In making this APP
pointment Judge Speer took occasion to
make very complimentary and pleasant
references to Judge Crovatt and the rela-
lions which has always existed between
him and the court.
Sergt. Crockett of the Third Georgia is
in the city recruiting for Capt. Gnberts
company. He is accompanied by Corpl.
Lancaster, Dreamer and other old Bruins
wick boys. They have no inti.nation as
yet that the Third Georgia will not be
mustered In, but on the contrary say that
the regiment has been informed from
headquarters that it will be taken In next
week as a regiment, and the chances are
that the troops will be sent to Jackson
willie on the march. To cover this dis
tance by foot will give the boys plenty Of
hardening experience and occupy many
days to reach their destination. The
Brunswickians bring down good news
from the camps at Griffin and state that
all the South Georgia boys are IN good
health and spirits
DR.. w b, Burroughs and Mr. J. H. Dill
worth delegates to the State Agricultural
Society, have returned home. DR.. Bur-
roughs was complimented by reelection
as one of the vice presidents. He is an
ardent and enthusiastic worker for the de-
velopment of Georgia, and the honor was
justly conferred.
Mr.. Arthur w. Pye has returned from
Asbury Park, where he attended the ma
tional convention of stenographers. He
was chosen for reelection as general sec
rotary of the association.
The evening edition of the Advertiser,
published by H. A. Wrench & Sons, sus-
pended publication this afternoon, but the
paper will be continued as a weekly. This
change was made due to the pressure of
other business, and the fact that the field
for which the Advertiser was started, TO
fill. has been wiped out. The Evening Ad-
vertiser was born with the war, and for
the announced purpose of giving the war
news. Now that the war Is over it goes
back into it's weekly field which il has
always filled very credtably.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
SISTERS SILVER JUBILEE.
celebration in Honor of Two Mem
berS of the order of Mercy.


berS of the order of Mercy.
The Sisters of Mercy throughout Geor-
g1a viii celebrate this week the silver jubi-
lee of Sister Mary Magdalen of ST. Vim
cents convent IN this city and of Sister
Mary Rose, mother superior of st. Mary ;
convent in Augusta.
Both are members of Savannah families
Sister Rose Is a sister of Rev. P. II. Nc
Mahon, pastor of ST. Patrick's Church in
Augusta, and formerly pastor of st. Pat
rLck's in Savannah, and of Mr.. T. A Nc
Mahon.
sister Mary Magdalen is a daughter of
Mr.. John Kennedy of this city. Both sis
ters entered ST. ViHcent's convent twenty
seven years ago. After two years as pos
tulants they were admitted as protested
sisters and for a quarter of a century have
been prominent in the order. Both were
received into the sisterhood by Bishop
Persico, late cardinal
The sisters of the order have been In
retreat during the last week. Tomorrow
morning solemn high mass will be cele-
Drated In the convent chapel by Bishop
Becker in honor of the twenty-fifth arni-
Nersdry of the admission of the sisters to
the order. Afterward a banquet will be
served and the celebration will partake
more OF social character.
Rev. Father McMahon will arrive from
augusta tomorrow morning to attend the
celebration. Mother Genevieve, mother
superior of the convent here, has arranged
Tor the entertainment of the sisters and
the jubilee will be a pleasing event In
the order A high mass will be celebra ted
at 81. Mary's convent chapel in Augusta
wednesday in honor of the occasion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
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BROTHERS-IN-LAW FIGHT,
william f. Dickey and SIIas Allen
Engaged in n Cutting ARRAY.

Tallahassee, Fla, Aug 13.-Wiliam E.
Dickey and Silas Allen, brothers-in-law
and citizens of Wakulla county, had an
unpleasant interview Thursday afternoon.
That night they met at the home of w.
c. Roure, and It is claimed. that Allen
assaulted Dckey with a club, delivering
a terrible blow on the back OF his head
in the dark, following the blow by an at
tack with a knife, making a cut several
inches long In the left side. two in the
Left arm. one of which is said to be thir
teen inches in length.
Dickey was also cut in the right side
and arms. He was brought here on the
Carrabelle Tallahassee and Georgia train
yesterday, where he Is now under the
care of Dr. George II. Gwynn. While his
wounds are very painful and sore, they
are not regarded as necessarily fatal.
1t appears that Mr.. Dickey was unhitch-
ing his team in the dark when the as
sault was made. He succeeded in get
ting his knife out, and it Is said that he
made some severe cuts on Mr.. Allen. one
"a the region of the heart.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
TALLAHASsEE BUDGET.
A Big Tree in the Yosemite Valley
Named in Honor of Florida.


Tallahassee. Fla, Aug. 13.-The board of
commissioners to manage the Yosemite
Valley and Marposa Big Tree Grove, in
California, have notified Gov. Bloxham
that one of the big trees in said grove has
been named Florida in honor of his state.
Thomas ]. Perkins of this city has been
appointed assistant cashier in the freight
Office of the Florida, Central and PENN
sular System at Jacksonville.
Track. laying is progressing on the ITALIA
hassee Southeastern Railroad, ten miles
from the city.
Bradford Chaires yesterday killed a mon
ster rattlesnalxe few miles east of TalIa-
hassee. He also killed twenty-three young
rattlers The mother snake sported eleven
rattles and a button.
State Treasurer Whitfield has RENTED
TO the several counties their proportion of
the tax redemption fund for July, aggre-
eating S2,235.42.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
FATAL EXPLOSION OF BOILER.
James Cannon Killed and n Young
Mnn Seriously Injured.

Douglas, Ca, Aug. 1S.-The boiler at the
saw mill of John McGovern in the north
ern portion of the county, bursted on the
evening of the 18th instant, instantly kill
ing John Cannon and a young son of w.
T. Hersey of Broxton, and seriously
If not fatally, scalding another man.
II the Morning News correspondent is
correctly informed. some one is crlminaly
liable for this sad affair. The boiler, 1t
is alleged, should have been condemned
long since. hole was burned in the
crown sheet which was kept plugged with
babbett metal. which answered as long as
kept covered with water. But through
ignorance OF care,essness or both. il is
supposed the fireman let the water get
below the plug, which melted out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

EAGLE AND PHENIX FEE CASES.
Special Master f. ID. Peabody Makes
Awards Aggregnting 100000.

Special Master +. ID. Peabody Makes
Awards AgGregnting 100000.
Columbus, Ga, Aug. Especial Master
r. D. Peabody this afternoon rendered
his decision in the Eagle and Phenix fee
cases not previously settled.
The decision awards G.. Gunby Jordan
and ]. W. English, receivers, for two
years service, full amount claimed, $40, 600
L. F. Garrard. local counsel for receiv-
er's, was awarded $625.
L. F. Garrard. counsel for trustee. was
awarded $l2.5OO
American Trust and Banking Company
trustee, was awarded 50 500.
j. A. Cotton and G. f. Thomas, Jr.,
counsel CDR Individual depositors. We're
held not to be entitled to any fees.
The cases decided by special master and
cases previously settled by agreement
make total $lO6,O00 expenses of litigation
whereas 100000 was amount claimed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
REVIEW AT CAMP THOMAS.
Ten thousand Soldiers Included In
One Photograph.

One Photograph.
Chickamauga National Park. Aug. ID
The event of to-day at Camp Thomas was
an informal review of the Alexander field
of the Third division of the First corps by
Bird. Gen. Sanger, commander of the di-
vision.
The following regiments participated in
the ceremony: Eighth Massachusetts,
Twelfth New York, Twenty-first Kansas,
Twelfth Minnesota. Fifth Pennsylvania
Second Missouri and First New Hamp-
shire.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
regiments lined up in column of masses
and were photographed. AT least 10000 sol
diers will be presented in the picture to-
gether with the commanding and field CT
ficers.
Gen. Breckenridge has made up his mind
to have the entire army at Camp Thomas
pass In review again before the Second
and Third division of the First corps go
TO their new camp grounds at Knoxville
and Lexington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
DESPERATE coMnAT WITH NEGRO
Attempting to Arrest an Ex-Convict,
Two IDENTITIES Are Killed

Attempting to Arrest an Ex-Convict,
Two Deputies Are Killed.
Jackson, Miss, Aug. ia dispatch just
received from Yazoo City, gives an ac-
count Of a desperate combat between
eight deputy sheriffs and negro ex-con-
Wet named Ed Crandiston, in which two
Of the deputies, William Everitt and
James Stonestreet were killed and an
other, William Ward, seriously wounded
The deputies surrounded a cabin in
which the negro had taken refuge. He
answered their call to surrender with a
load of buohshot After firing several
more shots he made his escape.
A mob is now in pursuit with a pack of
bloodhounds.
The negro will undoubtedly be lynched
II caught. He is one of the most desper-
ate characters in the state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

and laborer, but it Is
equally efficient as a
nerve and brain
tonic TO the over
w or k e d profess
sional. Rev. A. s.
Vaughn. of Eureka
Springs, Ark, says:
II can testify to the
merits Of Peru ma
as a nerve tonic. 1
had been Frustrated
and almost dead. L
took Pe-ru-na and
~ ,,Anv s1r-f.,r.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Ware CountX,s Juries.

Waycross, Ga, Aug. 13.-The Jury Com
missioners for Ware county began revising
the jury list on Wednesday and finished
on Thursday afternoon. The jurors for
the November term of court were drawn.
The revision of the lists gives 416 names to
the petit jury box and III TO the grand
Jury box.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
TRAP-sHooTING CHAMPIONSHIP.
II. c. HeilSes Defeats Fred Gilbert nj
the Chicnun shnnf

Chicago Aug. 1S.-R. c. Heikes Of Day
ton, o., won the championship of Ameri-
ca at trap shooting to-day. His competi-
tor was Fred Gilbert Of Spirit Lake. Ia
The shooting was at clay pigeons. Heikes
making 40 against 1877 for Gilbert out of
q possible 15O
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
REV. MAXWELL's SUCCESSOR.
New Pastor Chosen for COngrega-
tiOnaI Church.

tiOnaI Church.
Rev. John w. Whitaker Of New Or
leans has been called to the pastorate of
the First Congregational Church, colored,
to succeed Rev. L. B. Maxwell, who is
now in Europe in the interest of the In
ternational Sunday School Union. The
call has been accepted, and the new pas
tor will take charge of the church the
second Sunday in October.
Rev. Whitaker is a graduate of the At
lanta University and of the Hartford
Seminary at Hartford, Conn. He is a
classmate of the churchs recent pastor
and is said to be a preacher of much force.
He was formerly pastor of the Talladega
Congregational Church, a position which
he filed for eight years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Death of a Coiored woman.

Susan Dilworth, who died after an ILL
ness of five weeks from paralysis, was
buried Friday afternoon. The services
we're conducted by Rev. A. Ellis. The
deceased was well known and had many
friends. An aged mother, a daughter
and five sons survive her
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Another busy man is Mr. W. T. Powell

NAAA kFAtFAA = III
of the IndeDendent,
Clarington, o. He
says he had tried
many remedies
without avail. After
taking three bottles
of Pe-ru-na he found
Mmself entirely
cured. 81 have felt
better ever since
t a k / n g Pe-ru-na
than l had for
years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
DIR. JAEGERs TRIAL STILL ON.
Rev. Norman ID. Harris the Only Wit
ness Examined Yesterday.

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 1S.-Only one wit
ness, Rev. Norman B. Harris of Halifax
county, who was for some months con-
nected with the colored orphan asylum
here, was examined In the trial of DR..
Jaeger to-day. The trial will be resumed
Monday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

Admiral Thomas Massie, who died IN
London a few days ago, was known as
the"father of the British navy" He was
80 years old, having been born in lSoA
He entered the navy in 1918 and served
at Navarina, Byerout. sidon and st. Jean
d Acre, and in China and the Black Sea.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

D. T. NelhaTI, M. d use HIUHuE Gus
bottles of it."
Prominent men of alls professions
trades and occupations, from the North
South, East and West, praise Pe-ru-na-
Every body should have a copy of DE-
Hartmans latest book. Sent free by Tns
Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Company
Columbus, Ohio.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
cor. A. con, WHoLED THE ADVANCE HARGE An

Commander
is
In
and
of
valuable
in
a
hearty endors
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

VI GOAliIlOlASs OulO,
business manager of
the great Sells and
Forepaugh Consoli-
dated Shows, is one
Of t h e hardest
worked men in
America. He says:
81 find Pe-ru-na ali
admirable remedy
for overWork. l
would not be with
out Pe-ru-na in my
travels. With an
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

London, Aug. 18.-The reported death Of
Mrs. Terrss, widow OF the actor nroved
10 nave been an error. Mrs. Terriss is
seriously III. i9S 40
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

L llb AllCQiSoA ~
fession ais en-
dorse Pe-ru-na.
DR.. d. P. Neihart,
of Nebraska City,
Neb., is a physi-
clan of IS years
constant practice.
He says: II find
daily use for Pc
ru-na in my prac-
tice. I have never
been disappointed
in results with
this remedy.
-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
American shin nurned.

Kobe, Aug. 13.-The American shin Dar-
Ing Brothers, which was yesterday report
ed on fire. was burned TO the waters
edge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

am now enjoyingA. S. Vaughn, D. D.
my usual health.
To all who suffer from debility of any
kind 1 recommend Pe-ru-na."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

Not only Is Pe-ru-na a remedy suited
to the climatic vicisstudes and muscular
strain of the campaign and battle, and a
systematic tonic for the farmer, mechanic
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
Col. Peter Sells,

this remedy find myself always In good
health and spirits
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-05
He WORE THE SHAMROCK
A British Seaman Sentenced to
Two Weeks in a Cell.
ROW IN THE COMMONS
Mr.. Redmond Denounced the Sentence
as an Outrage and Was Promptly
Taken From the House by
the Sergeant-at-Arms.

London. April 4.-There was a scene
i'm the house of commons to-day on the
acknowledgment by the first lord or
the admiralty, Mr.. Goschen. hat a sea-
man belonging to the British first-class
battleship Resolution had been SEN
fenced to a fortnight's confinement in
the cell and to be deprived of his good
conduct badge, for wearing the sham
rock on st. Patrick's day i'm disobedi-
ence to orders. Mr.. Goschen explained
that il was a matter OF discipline
w%hereupon Mr.. Redmond, parliamentary
member for East Claire, holly replied
to Mr.. Goschen and was called to order
by the speaker, who declared that ms
conduct was grossly disorderly.
Mr.. Redmond said that at the risk oi
being grossly disorderly. he must de-
nounce as an outrage the sentencing
of a sailor to a fortnights imprison'
ment for wearing the shamrock. Th'
speaker then called upon Mr.. Red
mond TO withdraw, but Mr.. REDMOND
did not leave his seat until the ser
geant-at-arms advanced, when he FOL
lowed that officer out of the house re
heating: 1T is an outrage"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-05

story of what houses remain standing
need food and fuel"
Richard Barnett. who also visited the
scene of the calamity. returned on the
Isabella, and in an interview said:
1.-The water is within three feet Of the
top of the levee. The levee IL Is feet
wide on the top and this space Is
crowded with men, women n children
and live stock of all descriptions. II
was raining last night and many people
could not find shelter. The Riverside
hotel. court Gus and upper stories OF
dwellings were crowded. The levee hac
not been in good condition for several
days. but no n suspected that II
would break. 1t gave way etwee !
and 6 o'clock Sunday afternoon and
caught many people on the streets
Some climbed trees n were saved
while others tried to run to the hills
three-quarters of a mile back from ths
river, but were caught by h rushing
waters and were drowned.
M. j. Hartnett, editor of the Shaw
neetown News, Is among h missing
The work of rescuing victims from
trees and housetops was carried on al
night and this morning. But few bodies
IA been recovered when we left Their
at s a.. m. Horses and cattle in man!
were pulled out of the waite
into upper stories and quartered witt
the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-05
SALIVA WINS IN HELENA
Edwards, the Squirter. Triumph
ant by q Big Majority.
1T ALL HAPPENED
Nobody Seems . Know. but the Fact
Remains That the Tobacco juice
Candidate Swept the Town.
Other Republicans Win.

Helena, April 4.-The unexpected
friends of Frank j. Edwards tonight
celebrated his election as mayor of the
Cracker City. Headed by brass bands.
the friends and followers of the victo-
rious candidate paraded the city, max
ing the air hideous. Firecrackers and
bombs added to the racket. A stranger
would have thought a presidential cleo
ton was being celebrated. Its the big
gest surprise OF the year., and at this
writing no one has IL exactly figured
out. With bot newspapers against
him and OBJECTIONS in the ranks of his
own party, he has won In about the
hottest mayoralty contest Helena has
ever seen. He carried every ward In
the city except the Fifth and Second.
and beat Alderman Farris. his m
cratic opponent. by 257 votes. He has
a majority of AZ over both the dem
ocratic and populist nominees.
well, I'll be id" Is a common ex-
preston here tonight. Up to last night
Farris' election seemed only a question
Of plurality over Edwards. This morn
ing as soon as the Edwards workers
got to work II was evident that the
democrats had reckoned without their
host. More tina one democrat was
found working for the exp%ectorating
candidate. His cohorts n his rigs
were everywhere. As noon came on, II
was apparent hat Farris would be
lucky to win at all. and before the polls
closed tonight Chairman Boom of the
democratic committee threw up the
sponge.
The saloon element n those who
want to see a wide-open town worked
solidly for Edwards. 1t is even said
that gamblers from adjoining cities
came here to labor for him. Many
democrats betrayed their candidate.
and were led away by h siren pre-
dieting reduced water and electric light
rates and general good times IL Ed
wards were elected. The A. p. A.
racket was also worked against Far
ris. Armed with fake affidavits to the
effect thai Farris had one time solicited
members for that outfit, the Edwards
workers caught many a vote. The bal
ance of the ticket rolled up even heav-
Ter majorities for the republican can
didates. making IL a veritable land
slide. The democrats managed to save
three out of seven aldermen. Huzeby
the populist candidate. got only 2l'
votes. The pluralities of the success
full candidates are: Edwards. mayor
251: III. r. Tilton, treasurer, 41; f. F
Walker. police magistrate, 725.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-05
AN ExPERlMeNTER.
Produced q Change 0" Functions In
Four bays.


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SO much about the benefit OF using Pos
tum Food Coffee. h a he would try II
and see IL the dull pain i'm his right
side niver) would leave The grocer
said he was all out OF Postum. blu had
some other Just as good" He tried IL
and found at h end OF a week his
trouble was no better.
A friend old him TO insist on getting
the Genuine Postum Food Coffee. as
all OF the imitators having despaired OF
producing a pure cereal coffee with a
rich coffee taste. had TO resort 10 put
ting a low grade coffee in their mix
lures and was therefore really drink
ing the very thing he sought 10 avoid
(cofree.D
The next time I called for the Gen
uine Postum with the red seals and
the trade mark. II makes red blood
The grocer had just received a new
case. SO I started in ON Postum ] had
IL made black and rich n boiled
about 80 minutes and IL really has .
softer. richer favor than eOnss
berry except o. q. Java Well. IN foui
days time my liver pain yes gone and
felt like a prince have ~ frsnd'
who were entirely cured 81 distressing
stomach and bowel troubles by Pos
tum. \ 20 back 90 coffee nov y then
but every time I So. ! have some kind
OF disease set I'm either 81 s'"mseh
liver. bowels or hsart. ~ WHAT'S th'
use Of drinking something ust break
down the oniy body ! hsysr fysnfnos
sense tesefes M % STIR o. Postum
and good health"