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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
HOW MEN DIE IN BATTLE.
MortaIIy wounded Soldiers Calmly
and BrnveIy Await the Com-
ing of Death.

"Tf you want to know how men die in
battle, ask some of those who have
been at Wilson's creek, on one side or
the other" said Judge David Murphy,
of the criminal court.
II was in Totten's battery, and ] saw
them, wounded and dying, falling thick
and fast around me. You may say that
saw not one man funk in the face of
death on that terrible day of fight and
bloodshed While was firing my gun
from Bloody Hill a youngster, not
more than 20 years old, suddenly
jerked his leg. He uttered sharp,
quick cry, then bent down and tore the
trousers away from the place on his
shin where a mimic had struck him. He
locked up with smile, patted the
wound with his hand, pulled the torn
trousers down, and went on shooting.
Five minutes later he yelled again, and
his hand went up to the fleshy part of
his left arm. Hit againl' he said, sat
down behind the battle ranks, and ex-
amined his arm. The wound was only
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
He Ansumed HIS Rights.

The laws of Bohemia provide for
compulsory education up to the age
of II, and this led to an amusing in
cident the other day. While the classes
were going on in village school one
of the pupils suddenly got up as the
clock struck three, packed up his
books, and made for the door. well,
boy" said the master, whittier
away?" Sir" replied the boy, with
out moving muscle, 81 have just COM
pleted my fourteenth year, and, as II
is now some seconds since l have en-
tered my fifteenth year, you have no
legal right to detain me-" And with
that he went off, making a bow to
his fellow-pupils and a long nose at
his master.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

tiny medicine chest Is the latest de-
vice which the summer girl carried
on her outing. She has learprd by ex-
perience how hard it is to get Stugs in
the country, and how badly she needs
them occasionally. The chest is a
small, black leather case, fitted with
10 bottles, to be filed as seems best
suited to the needs of it's owner. The
case may be purchased for from 81 80
TO $2.Oc, and its owner will prove
herself an angel ct mercy should any
of her friends become i'll during their
outing. For a bicycle tour this chest,
which can easily be strapped to
wheel, will be found particularly use.
full.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

the nose. The former is pretty, the lat
ter smart; which explains why the
nose" hat is still leading, and likely
to remain so for some little time. The
hat we have reproduced here is of fine
gray straw, in one of the new autumn
shapes. The brim, which is fiat in
front, flares up at the sides and back.
1t is faced with green velvet of the color
of well-kept lawn. Ostrich plumes,
shading from white to medium gray,
rear their heads above the fiat bow of
green velvet that is fastened to the
front of the crown. At back, beneath
the brim, are masses of roses, in won
derful shades of light and deep pink.
They give the warmth of color needed
in an autumnal hat. THE LATEST.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
Canby,s wooden Mortnrn.

A confederate veteran says: Wood
en- guns did deadly work before Fort
Blakely. The Yankees fixed them up.
and they shot just as well as if they
had been manufactured of iron. The
opposing lines were 500 yards apart.
The confederates were behind the walls
Of the fort and the federals were strong
ly intrenched. Gen. Candy, the Yankee
commander, was without artillery.
What did he do but manufacture 100
mortars from black gum trees. Black
gum trees grew everywhere in the vi
cinity. He bored them out, put iron
bands around them and fired eight-inch
shells furnished by Farragut's fleet
The liGSs were so close that light
charges sufficed, and the extemporane-
Gus weapons did all that was asked of
them."-N. o. Times Democrat.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

skin deep and that seemed to please
him hugely, for he tied his handker-
chief around it, ard again went for
ward into the ranks with his musket.
"'You're fighting in bad luck to-day.
Pete said a comrade. The youngster
turned his face to answer back. and
by the swapping of his eyes it could be
seen that his mind framed = saucy, de-
ti1nt reply. just then his Jaw dropped
A ball plowed its way through his
mouth, leaving nothing but a bloody,
tongueless cavity. With hoarse CUR
gle the fellow threw his gun en- the
ground and fed back of the lines. He
was found in a hospital afterward, but
never recovered.
ION that same day 1 encountered
three men under a tree. Their faces
were ashy gray, showing that they
were mortally wounded. asked them
why they were not attended to, and
one of them said that it was all over
with them; they wanted the surgeons
to attend first to those who could be
saved. One of the men was smoking
short briarwood pipe.
"What are you doing, my friend?'
asked.
Taking my last smoke he an
swered, his CLASSY eyes looking steadily
az me. Another was reading ! letter.
He held it up to his face, but could see
that he was not making any headway.
His eyes were growing dim and his
weak, trembling hands folded the mis-
sive and thrust it into his breast
pocket. He was perfectly resigned to
his fate, and had not word to say.
When l returned in the evening, after
a lull, found the three men dead.
Their faces were white and set in the
shadow of the tree under which they
lay. BY the pacidity of the features
knew that they had met death with
out fiunking.
That's all bosh about men raving
about mother, home and Heaven. All
the men l have seen die, or near death,
were quiet and perfectly rational.
They made no fuss. Those that did
were usually delirious, entirely out of
their minds. The faces of these were
frequently distorted, and gave every
evidence of the mental and physical
agony tney uHcCnsclousiy ndu en-
dured.
"One thing struck me as peculiar.
Nearly all the regulars exhibited an in
stant desire to examine their wounds
when they were hit, and the expression
of their faces indicated in moment
whether they were slightly or mortally
wounded. They seemed to know with
unfailing certainty. If the wound was
slight and in place where they could
tie it up conveniently they did so, and
then went back into the fighting lines.
If it was mortal, their grave, pale faces
betrayed their knowledge. The volun-
teers were not so well posted, but they
were brave Is lions, and seldom gave up
unless seriously hurt."-St. Louis Re-
public.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
zE1yI1t,-,E1; 5
SlEj5lz!.fIEE'I13fi!IE jl1!IEI3I!'.: y
DRUMMER-BoY OF SHILOH.
The Single Act of n Mere Child Saved
the Day for the Union
Forces.

There is small photograph, yellow
with age, on Maj. O'Leary's desk at re-
publican headquarters. The picture is
that of a small, bright-eyed little boy,
about 10 years old. He is dressed in the
uniform of the United States army,
ami has strapped to his belt a sword
about five sizes too large for him. In
the background can be seen broken
guns and swords, dismounted cannon
and overturned wagons-in fact, all
the debris of battlefield.
The lad in the picture is the drum
mer boy of Shiloh" According 10 Maj.
O'Leary, he is 'the bravest lad that
ever stepped in shoe leather" and al
though the story of his bravery has
often been told, it so well illustrates
the pluck and intelligence of the SOL
diers who have taken leading part in
the fight against Spain that it will
bear telling again.
The boys real name is John +. Glenn.
When the battle of Shiloh was fought
he was just 10 years old. He had stood
by his regiment all day long. The tide
of battle turned against the federal
troops, and they began to flee from the
field. The little fellow threw down his
drum and began to beg the soldiers to
turn back, but they were panic
stricken, and his pleadings fell on
deafened ears.
You're a pack of towards, all of
you!" he exclaimed, bitterly, as the big
tears welled from his eyes and rolled
down his cheeks. Look here, Iii show
you how to fight" And he picked up
gun which was thrown away by one
of the soldiers in his flight. 1t was dis
charged and killed the colonel of the
pursuing confederate regiment.
That single act saved the day for the
union. The fleeing host saw it, paused
for a moment, and then, with a wild
cheer for the brave boy. turned on
their pursuers and made one of the
fiercest charges of the war. The con-
federates were driven back. In the
midst of the federals the boy resumed
his drum, and every time the beats rose
above the din of battle the cheers went
up from thousands of throats in blue.
He was the hero of the day.
recognition of his bravery, made him
his special ward. He had him appoint
ed postmaster of the house of repre-
sentatives and undertook to teach him
mathematics and otherwise prepare
him for West Point. When he thought
the boy ought to pass Grant sent him
to West Point, but rigid old officer
there subjected him to a very fine ex-
animation and he was rejected. The
following day Grant commissioned the
drummer boy to the regular army with
the rank of lieutenant. After being
commissioned he resumed his studies
under Gen. Doubleday, who, it will be
remembered, was in Fort Sumter serv-
ing under Maj. Anderson when that
officer surrendered to the confederacy.
Maj. Glenn is as brave as lion," said
Maj. o'Leary, as he concluded this
story, land although he is best known
because OF his conduct at Shiloh, he
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

ing in color and make, and could easily.
be copied at home. In it's present color.
ing it is prettiest for a dark-haired
maid. The material-French flannel
iswhite, with a silk embroidered dot of
golden yellow. The jacket is made with
plenty Of fullness, both front and back,
all the fullness being drawn under a
broad yellow ribbon about the waist.
The neck opens deep, revealing the
soft throat, in broad collar made of
plain white flannel, and edged with an
embroidered flounce. A fold of yellow
satin ribbon conceals the joining seam.
A V of white flannel, with tiny en-
broidered fiounce, covers what would
otherwise prove too deep an opening at
front. Not the least attractive part of
this garment are the quaint elbow
sleeves, simply made of embroidered
flannel, and gathered under band and
bow of yellow ribbon at the elbow. The
embroidered founce below matches
that on the collar.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
IN The Midst of Lie.

Citizen-I hear Mr.. Oficeholder is
dead
StatcsmGn-Yes. He died five min
utes ago.
Citizen-I dislike to show any un-
seemly haste, but / desire to put in my
application for appointment as his sue
cessor.
Statesman-Walk into the other
room and take your place in the line.
IN. Y. Weekly.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

knee will be much seen. A gown typ
ical of the season. Is of pale green
foulard. The yoke of shirred green
chiffon extends well below the arms,
and Is partly concealed by pouched
bodice, drawn up in two points on the
yoke and fastened under bows of rib
bon. The sleeves are tight-ftting and
end at the elbow with a lace founce.
On the skirt the curved and pointed
outline of the bodice is carried out in a
deep ruffle, which is fastened to the
skirt with ribbon bows.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

Over it was simple gown of white or
candle. The neck was low and square,
the garment sleeveless. The skirt was
gored, with circular hounce. The
unique part of this gown was the soft,
fichu-like drapery which outlined the
decolletage. The straps over the arms
were formed of similar drapery that
ended in knot on the shoulder. Marie
Antoinette fichus are coming greatly
into vogue; not, however, as a separate
scarf to be thrown over ones shoulders
at will, but as a part of the costume
itself. They will probably appear on
most of the evening gowns this winter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
THE LATE FASHIONS.
Just the Odds and Ends of a
Woman's World.
A jacket for the Cooler Days-The
Summer Girls Medicine Chest
Evening Gown for
n Girl,

Evening gowns for young girls should
be made of muslin or mousseline de
sole. The delicate shades of pink,
green, blue and yellow may be selected,
if white is not desired. Simplicity
of design is essential, as well as modest
coloring. The soft green of the sea was
used for silk undress of plainest cut.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
EIxInr the Date.

Little Elmer-Pa, when is man
really old?
Prof Broadhead - Whenever he
reaches the poin' where his ideal WON
an Is one who is good nurse.--Pucl:
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

Autumn gowns will be much
trimmed. The overskirt is with us
again-yet one slim in proportions,
not detracting in any way from the
length of the figure. When the over
skirt is not used, flounces appear on
braided designs, forming a simulated
overskirt. Semi-coats, too, starting be-
meath the arm and ending above the
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

1t was only after weeks of delirium
that l came to myself and found Dora
sitting beside me in my own attic in
Wandsworth, and it was from her that
| learned the manner of my escape.
My absence, it appears, was not mo-
ticed for the first three,days, and l was
supposed to be in the country.
Then Peel got alarmed, and he and
the others held a consultation. Two
more days passed, and at last Dora's
suspicious were aroused by strange
ness in Koyno's thing
furtiye, but at the same time triumph
ant. chance overseeing of port
folio confirmed their suspicious, as
among the sketches were those of me
as lay bound in the darkness.
search was organized, and at last
I was found behind whole pile of
lumber and studio refuse In an old eel
lar under the building in which the
sculptor, the original tenant, used to
keep his store of modelling clay.
Poor Kovno became dangerously vio-
lent on his return. for he had been abb
sent when the search was made. He
was taken TO an infirmary, and thence
to an asylum. The doctors say that It
is only temporary insanity; but then
they never have seen his eyes gleam-
ing through the darkness as I saw
them In that loathsome hole, and as
sometimes fancy I see them STILL
ApsWa-A
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

Now that cool days are creeping on,
house gown of soft, warm flannel
suggests the delight of hours in coy
room. Here is jacket that is charm
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17
Whnt nId He Mennf

First Private-You look done fer, Bill.
Are you goin' t tn hospital?
Second Private-Naw. don't feel
able.-Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

Two styles of hats are striving for
autumn supremacy-theh hat worn back
from the face, and that tilted far over
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

year they learn more fully the art of
combining the delights of the country
with the convcniences of the city. A
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-17

Up-to-date holiday seekers no longer
leave all their comforts at home. Each
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-09
EDUCATIONAL.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

Lexington, Va.
The Board of Visitors at their annual meet
ing on the 2Oth day of next June will ap-
point STATE CADETS to fill vacancies
in the 3rd, 7th, Sth, 18th. 10Th, Goth
22"d, 26lh, 33rd and 34th Senatorial Dis.
tricts and two vacancies at la,g. These ap'
pontments carry free bard and tuition. p
plications should be addressed to the under
signed on or before June 10, proxino. on
forms that will he sent upon request.
SCOTT SHIPP, Superintendent.
mv2 2aw4w*
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.ocomotive engine would crush out its
tender little life if it were playing on the
. This is the great law of heredity
which never gets OFF the track for anybody.
The prospective mother who IS sustained
lr3uch the period of anticipation by the
s- ugtheuing health giving aid of Doctor
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the dangers of motherhood completely over
COME and large portion of its pain and
f.-comiorts banishcd. This wonderful re-
-.uaiive Prescription gives health to the
--ccial organs and neTve-centers. II makes
.lc mother capable and cheerful protects
hcr against relapse and imparts increased
cor,,itutonal vigor TO the child.
II cures all weaknesses and diseases of the
icmalc organism. 1t is the only medicine
scientifcally prepared for this express pur-
oosc by skillful physician and expert in
this class of difficulties. Over ninety thou
sand women have written letters telling
what this extraordinary remedy has done
ior them. Some of these letters are printed
IN one chapter of Dr. Picrce's great thou
sand-pagc illustrated book the People s
Common Sense Medical Adviser" which
will be sent free on receipt of 81 one-cent
stamps, 10 pay the cost Of mailing only.
Address Worlds Dispenssry Medical Asso-
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cloth bound copy send ten stamps extra, 81
in all
Mrs w. Robinson, of spripghill, Nova Scotia,
writes: II was confined and was only sick about
thirty minutes in all. can truthfully say that
your Favorite Prescription worked wonders IN
my case. am going around doing my own work
and before had to keep girl till was able to
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ALEXANDRIA, VA MONDAY EVENING" MAY 1898
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery mas been
made, and that too, oy lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her aud for seven years she with
stood is severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined ard death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She fually discovered way to
recovery, by purchasing of US bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was so much relieved on
taking first dose, that she slept all
night; aud with two bottles, has
been absolutely cured. Her name is
Mrs. Luther Lutz.' Thus writes w. C..
Hamnick & Co., of Shelby, N. G. Trial
bottles free at f l.. Aliens Drug Store.
Regular ze 25c and 81 90. Every bot
Tie guaranteed.
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Opening and Closing of me Mails.


Northern mails close at 80 end IL 45 8
m. and Is, 2 so, so and 8 80 p. N
Open at s on a. m, 10 90 m. and 90 p. m
Southern mails via Charlottesvillo close
at so and 10 30 q. N. and 10 and
80 .. m. Open at 90 a. N. and 2 80
and 4:30 p. N.
Southern mails, vis Richmond, close 81
10 40 q. m. and 3 13 and 8 30 p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 7 so a. N
and 3 45 p. m. Open at 1 p. m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close al
40 a. M and 90 p %. Open at 8 90 q. m.
md 30p.m.
Chesapeake and Ohio nails close at Is
P m. and s 80 p. m. Opec 8 0C a. N. and
45 p. N.
Washington mails close at 2 so and II 45
A. r., and l5, 2 so, so and 8 30 p. III.
9pen at 90 s. m., II 00 m. and 8 90 and
80 p. m.
Office Hoors-Open at 90 g. m Close 8,
600p.m
Sunday Hours-opsn at 9 90 a m. Close
ct 8 80 g. m.
Carriers Schedule-Collecuons made on
inside routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. n. and
10 and 30 p. m. Full route-6 30 a. ID.
and 5 80 p. m. Sunday collection 8 90 p.,
m. Carriers window open Sunday 8 90 Il. m.
close 80 a. Iii.
Deliveries made 90 a. H.. ~ 90 m., and
90 p. N.
Ali mail should be in Office ten minute,
before hour indicated for closing.
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1t is, or should be. the highest aim OF
every merchant to please his customers;
aud that the wide awake drug firm OF
Meyers & Eshleman, Sterling, H., is
doing so, Is proven by the following,
from Mr.. Eshleman "In my sixteen
years. experience in The drug business
| have never seen or sold or tried u
medicine that gave as good satisfaction
as Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by J H. jan
uey, Druggist, 701 King Street.
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S. C. P Jones, Milesburg, Pa. whites Il
have used Dew tits Little Early Bisers eveI
since they were introduced here and must
say have never used any pills in my family
during forty years of house keeping that gave
.ch satisfactory results rs a laxative or Ca
thartic. Charles q. Lennon
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BOOKS. STATIONERY, &c.
F'RENCH's BOOKSTORE.
AIT & 419 KING STREET.

AT & 4l9 KING STREET.
DUB BICYCLE AND SPORTING GOODS
BUSINESS THIS SEASON
will be on the most comprehensive scale
Not one point has been overlooked 10 make
ours the most interesting Bicycle and Sport.
ing Goods Department in this State Our
prices mean big saving for you. We have
now ready for your inspection the '9S''
MODELS of the IMP PERIAL WHEELS"
the-go liehtlykind. Price $50. The New
Thomas Bicycle. price SEQ and the Arabian
Wheels, price $40, known the world over as
the American beauties. The high grade, the
great popularity, the excellent reputation of
these three leading makes are unquestioned.
We invite comparison with other wheels ad-
vertised at much higher prices If you fail
to inpect THE Imperial, 1.-THE Thomas" and
The Arabian" before purchasing, don't
blame your bad luck on u.s.
BICYCLE STNDRIES.
large assortment of standard brands at
very lowest prices.
BICYCLES FOR HIRE
by the hour, day, week or month. No rattle
traps.
ROBERT w. FRENCH.
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Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Contract sdvertisers will not be allowed to eI-
ceed their space unless the excess ID paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum
stsnces will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
RESOLUTIONS in memoriam, of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, will
only be printed in this paper as advertise.
nents.
Entered at the Postoffice Alexandria, Virgin.
is, rs second class matter
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J. H. J4NNEY, 7o1 KING STREET.
e.,.er sa,t.Hbcup, and Eczema.
GREAT

:"tter, Salt-Nhcum and Eczema
Tn. intense itching and srnarting, Incl
l.uCto these diseases, isinstantly allayed
Yv applying Chamberlain s Eye and
'-in Ointment. Many very bad cases
ave been permanently cured by it. 1t
il equally efficient for itching piles and
q favorite remedy Tor sore nipples,
.happed hands, chilblains, frost bites
md chronic sore eyes. 20 cts. per box.
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G. NJ ADAMS.
All King street.
CON > inG OR RENT

1.-TWO NEW SIX ROOM FRAME HOUSES
L with water, $3.50 each, Nos. 336 and
33S Commerce street also SQUARE
PIANO $50 cash.
THOS H. MOhGAN,
m73 2wx No 427 Wilkes street.
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AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REaEDY.-Mr' r'
Wimsow's Soothing Syrup has boon used fol
over fifty years ty millions of mothers fol
thoir children whilo teething, with perfec
success, 1t soothes the child, softens the gums
allsys all pain, cures wind collie, and is TIM
best emedy for DiarrhBa. Is pleasant to th'
taste. Sold By Druggists in every part OF tht
world, Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its value
IL incalculable Be sure and ask for Mra. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup snd take no other KIND
iar1T - S&v1v
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81 ,DICINAL.

Every woman who
hopes and expects TO be
a mother should know
that if she is in a state
of unnatural weakness
or disease at the time
the baby is born, this
unhealthy condition
will be transmitted to
the baby and will just
as surely and remorse-
lessly destroy its future
health and haDDiuecc "a