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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-25
NEW STEAMER LINE.

Several transports will sail this week
The Grant will depart to-day for Manila.
The Sikh and the Rio will sail to-day for
Portland to take on board the Thirty-fifth
United States Infantry for Manila. The
Sheridan will sail next Saturday.
The coming to port yesterday of the
steamer Valencia started a lot of launch
es used for excursion purposes in her di-
rection as she lay off Goat Island. The
boatmen reaped a harvest taking passen-
gers to the Valencia and the Iowa.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24.-The San Diego
Union will say tomorrow morning that
a new steamship line, in which San Diego
Some of the steamers will run to Central
American. ports and others Will MAKE
monthly trips to the Hawaiian Islands
San Diego or San Francisco will be the
terminal point. The steamers will be run
in connection with the Santa Fe road. The
j. s. kimbail Company OF San francisco
will manage the line. Whether the ter
Francisco has not been decided. Three
steamers are on the stocks for the new
venture: One is ready to launch. The yes
sells will be the finest of their class ever
built on the Pacific Coast. The one near
ly completed is almost 235 feet long. The
speed capacity of all the fleet will be fif-
teen knots. Two are building at Grays
Harbor and one is nearly completed at
Puget Sound. General Manager Nevlns
of the Santa Fe is in the East, and he
may purchase two fast steamers there to
run between San Diego and Honolulu
alone connecting with the Kimball line
for San Francisco.
The removal of the lightship from the
bar badly puzzled Captain Lewis of the
James A Garfield, and may prove to be
a serious matter for others. The Gar
field last Wednesday was on its way from
the north with a cargo of lumber for this
port. In the midst of the fog the vessel
got into the breakers off the North Far
allon Sheering off northeast by east,
Noonday Rock was cleared. After he had
passed the Farallones Captain Lewis
searched for the lightship, but found only
a buoy In it's place.
The transport Leelanaw reported on its
arrival yesterday speaking the ship Ar
thur Sewall on Saturday. This is the
maiden voyage of the Sewall from Balti-
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A BIG DAY PARADE.
Minnesota Volunteers at the Circus
Tomorrow Night.


1t was all circus last night The down
town population was decreased by just
as many as could be crowded into the
seats that the Walter Main show people
have put up under their big tent at Six
teenth and Folsom streets. The entertain
ment bore out the promise that was made
on Saturday night in the big street parade
and initial performance, and. as on the
first night, the Rough Riders and the ring
full of performing horses We're the prn-
cipal attractions, that will draw another
tentful of spectators tonight Both the
matinee and the night performance were
the best that the Main troupe is able to
furnish, and both were equally well at
tended.
Tomorrow night is to be Minnesota
nj ght. Something like 1000 men of the
Minnesota regiment have been provided
with tickets and will attend in body. For
Wednesday another big street parade has
been arranged. 1t will start from the big
tents at $3.50 o'clock in the morning, and
judging from the fine of march that has
been outlined it won't get back there un-
til time for the afternoon show. In that
parade the whole menagerie will partici-
pate. every cage will be open and every
the lot at Sixteenth and Folsom streets.
and will go down TO East street, to the
ferry. then up Market to Kearny and out
TO Pacific; down Dupont 10 Market again.
and out TO McAllister. and then out Lar
kin to Post. From Post it will go out
Polk TO Jackson, then down Van Ness to
Hayes. then to Ninth and up Mission to
It will be the biggest circus parade San
Francisco has ever seen. and with the at
fractions the Mains hold out it will be
well worth seeing.
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ACTOR MARET HoNoRED.
rendered a Testimonial Benefit by
His German Friends.

Henry Maret, the veteran actor was
rendered a testimonial benefit and ball
last evening by his German friends at
Turner Hail. 1923 Turk street. The occa-
sion was in celebration of Mr.. Maret's
sixtieth birthday and the fortieth ami
versary of his appearance on the profess
sional stage. The entertainment which
preceded the dancing consisted of an
original character sketch by c. A. Paul,
entitled THE Hunchback, or the Power of
Labor" The cast of characters follows
Won Mahlow, the owner of a machine fac
tory, Benne Hirsch Carl Won Mahlow.
his son, Frank Kroll; Emile, his step
daughter, Elise Herten; Thomas, the but
Ter, Gustav Kiedlin; Ernest Herbig. ma
chine worker. Max Schmidt; Marie. his
sister Meta Muller; John, the hunchback,
Henry Maret; Mr. FarTen, Emil Kiesen-
dahl Won Selow, Carl Grosser; Won
Knapp. John Hauser; Emanuel Fuchs,
Joseph Stramm.
Music was furnished by Borgel's Or
chestra. The following ladies acted as
the reception committee: Emma Gaubatz,
Emile Dusserre, Martha Barthel, Auguste
Moebes. Margaretha Schultz, Frieda
Langes, Marie Schultz. Lilly Nussbaum,
Frieda Gschander, Amalia Koester. The
floor manager was w. j. G. Muhl and his
assistants were Joe Myer, William Ger
ken, Henry Bergman, Alfred Fuerth,
Fritz Maret, r. Wagner, Daniel Frank,
Fritz Muhl. Joe Castor, Jacob Hilpisch,
Daniel Stieber and Charles Cryer.
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.COLORED MAN
TRIES TO KILL
A POLICEMAN
Bloody Encounter in
a Saloon.
GEIMAN'S NARROW ESCAPE
HIS ASSAILANT MAKES AN AT
TEMPT AT SUICIDE.
After Desperate Struggle tie In
furiated Man Is Subdued With
the Butt End of
Revolver.

After slashing Police officer Geiman
over the right eye last night with a
razor. Andy Campbell. colored piano
mover drew the blade across his own
throat, inflicting a serious wound De-
spite the injury Campbell fought viciously
against arrest. and the officer found it
necessary to beat him into submission
with the butt end of his revolver.
Geiman was patrolling his beat on
Grant avenue when his attention was
called to Campbell, who was standing in
front of saloon at 205 Post street, flour
ishing a razor and threatening to carve
the first one who interfered with him.
The officer accosted Campbell and en-
deavored to coax him to give him the
razor. Campbell after threatening to
send Geiman to the Morgue If he attempt
ed to disarm him. backed into the saloon.
Geiman followed him and again tried to
induce him to give up the razor
With an oath the desperate colored man
made slash at the policeman, cutting
him oyer the eye. Quickly drawing his
the head several times, forcing him
against the wall.
Just then Campbell drew the keen blade
OF the razor across his own throat, in
ficting a deep wound
Thinking that he was unable to further
resist arrest Geman took out his hand
cuffs, intending TO place them on the ne
gros wrists.
You amt got me yet" screamed the
infuriated man, as he sprang at the officer
and slashed at him with the blood-stained
razor. Fortunately Geman, who Is one
of the most active men in the department,
got out of the way of the razor and draw
ing his revolver proceeded to beat Camp
bell over the head with it,
With the assistance of several bystand-
ers the officer finally subdued the mur-
derous piano mover. He was then hand
cuffed and removed to the Receiving Hos
pital, where the wound in his throat was
stitched by Drs. Cluness and Hopper.
Geiman was also treated a the hospital
His uniform was cut in several places
showing that the razor wielder meant
business.
On the advice of Lieutenant Birdsall
the injured policeman caused a charge of
an assault to commit murder to be placed
against Campbell
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SUNDAY AT THE PARK.

The crowds at the beach and the park
were large yesterday morning. but before
the hour arrived for the bands to play
and the fun in general to begin the fog
bank driven landward by chilling breeze
caused most of the people to seek. their
homes. Very few remained at the park
after the intermission in the musical pro-
gramme and the beach was likewise de-
serted about that hour.
some trouble yesterday, and the police
reciprocated j. w. Edmonds, ]. A Tay-
lor H. Berrar, Otto Koch, Frank Holland
and S. j. Thomas were arrested for fast
was compelled to deposit 500 bail before
his freedom was granted. All managed
to raise the necessary funds and secured
their release
AS shelter is afforded, the fog did not
drive the crowd from the Chutes, several
thousand people remaining there during
ing act were the features of the day.
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Young Ladies' Institute for the benefit of
the relief fund of the organization. The
institute has done much charitable work
of practical nature and is deserving of
every encourage 1t has taken a
prominent part in many public affairs and
has never hesitated in lending it's assist
ance wherever good might be accom-
plished, The programme for Thursday 8
Orchestra; vocal solo, w Ogilvie; selec-
ton, Knickerbocker Quartet; soprano
solo, Mrs. Eva Tenney: recitation.
Thomas Hickey; address, Hon. James d.
Phelan; bass solo, Henry Larsen So
prano solo, Our Flag" Madame E. c..
Roeckel, comic selections, w. ]. Hynes
Burris; tenor solo, c. NJ. Elliott; overture.
orchestra
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FUNERAL OF ENSIGN COLEMAN.
Comrades Escort the Remains of the
Dead Naval Officer tc the Ferry.

The funeral of Noah T. Coleman, the
ensign of the Iowa who died last Thurs
day at the McNutt Santarium, took place
yesterday afternoon from the mortuary
chapel of the Golden Gate Undertaking
Con. pany Promptly at o'clock Chap
lain Brown of the battleship Iowa COM
menced to read the service for the dead
AS soon as he had concluded the COM
rades and friends of the dead officer gath
cred around the bier to take a last view
The lid was finally placed upon the casket
and six comrades carried the remains to
the hearse, where taps were sounded
The naval escort, under the command
of Ensign Jensen, formed columns of
fours, and the funeral cortege began its
march to the ferry Immediately after
the hearse came the following officers
from the Iowa: Captain Carmody Lieu
tenant Holcomb. Lieutenant Lopez. Pay
master Ring, DR.. Crandall, Chaplain
Brown and Gunner Charette. Following
the officers was the carriage occupied by
the father of the dead ensign He is to
be sole companion of the remains of his
dead son TO their last resting place in
New York.
The following sailors acted as pallbear-
ers: Edward Mack first-class seaman.
Thomas Bates, first-class quarterma ster;
Albert Moore boatswains mate; George
Starr, first-class yeoman; E. Rowe, third
class quartermaster; Louis +. Bruce, gun
ner's mate.
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OUR SOLDIERS
ARE INDICATED :
OF VANDALISM
Fat her MCKinnon De-
fends Them.
INSURGENTS ARE TO BLAME
AN INTERESTING LECTURE AT
ST. BRENDAN's CHURCH.
The First California's Chaplain
Praises Officers and Men in the
Philippines for Their Re
spect for Religion.
INSURGENTS ARE TO BLAME
AN INTERESTING LECTURE AT
ST. BRENDAN'S CHURCH.

The Rev. Father McKinnon, chaplain ot
the First California Regiment, took occa-
sion, in his lecture on THE Churches OF
Manila" at St Brendan's Church last
night, to vindicate the American soldiers
of the charge of looting the churches OF
the islands. which has indirectly been laid
az their door. Father McKinnons Ian
guage was positive and his praise OF
American officers and men unstinted. He
said in part:
Aguinaldo and his followers, with the
oath-bound organization to which they be-
long. have no use for religion and they
have imprisoned many OF the pastors Of
the churches 1t may not be out of place
10 say word regarding the alleged loottng
and SaCrilCglcuS desecratOn of the churches
by our soldiers that we read SO much about
in the daily. and especially the religious,
press That the American soldiers are to
blame for the deSecratiOn / most emphati-
during the campaign A general order. read
eight days in succession TO every command
was issued by General Otis against 1t.
am proud to say every commander did his
best to enforce this.
was with all the commands. I received
strict orders TO take whatever guard was
needed to protect the churches and was told
that 1 would be responsible for whatever
desecration took place What more could
a commander do? In most Of the towns the
churches were dismantled before our en-
trance. In regard to the church at Caloo-
can, I visited II some months before the
battle at that place and found IL vertable
fortress and used as such by the insurgents.
Ihis church the American shells demolished
TO dislodge the insurgents. The American
army has been unjustly criticized in this
matter.
Father McKinnon Illustrated his lecture
with stereopticOn views from photo
ands. The lecture was full of interest
and was heard by a crowded house.
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AN OLD MAN KILLED.
William Phillips Struck by South.
ern Pacific Train.

William Phillips, a native Of Ireland,
aged So years, was found dead at 6 o'clock
yesterday morning at the crossing of
Ninth and Division streets. When dis
covered by Thomas Hughes, a special
officer belonging to the Southern Pacific
Company, the body was lying alongside
of the railway track with both arms
mangled near the shoulders blood trick
ling from the ears and mouth From the
position of the body it is evident that the
Unfortunate had been struck by a passing
train during the previous night.
Phillips had been a resident of the sec
ton of the city where he was killed for a
number of years. He had been engaged
in looking after an old building belonging
to Joe Shearer and lived in a portion Of
the old shed for years.
The body was removed TO the Morgue
by Deputies Lacombe and Smith.
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OF
SUFFERING
GIVE PLACE
TO PERIODS
OF JOY

died. The doctor even gave me up and
wonders how | ever lived.
81 wrote for Mrs. Pinkham's advice
at Lynn, Mass, and took her medicine
and began to get well. l took several
bottles of the Compound and used the
Sanative Wash. and can truly say that
1 am cured. You would hardly know
me, am feeling and looking so well.
Lydia e. Pinkhaln's Vegetable Com
pound made me what I am. "-MRs.
J. F. STRETCH, 46l MECHANIC ST.,
CAMDEN, n. j.
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bre. Miss Hilda Newman, who is now on
her way to New York, where she will en-
ter upon concert tour, convinced her Iis-
teners that she was fully equipped for her
responsible task. Giulio Mfnetti played in
his usual finished style. paying strict at
tention to technical difficulties and imbu-
ing his recital with vigor and expression
His composition, lie Regret" is gem.
The musical event of the week will be
Hermann Genss' song recital at Sherman
Clay Hall next Thursday evening. The
gentleman is an efficient vocalist as well
as pianist and his reputation having been
established in Europe there is no doubt
as to the artistic treat in this affair.
ALFRED METZGER.
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Relatives of Regulars.

The relatives of the Californians enlisted
in the regulars of the Fourteenth,
Eighteenth and Twenty-rhird Infantry
Regiments, the Third Artillery, the
Fourth Cavalry and the Eighteenth and
Nineteenth Signal Corps held a meeting
Saturday night at Balboa Hall, Native
sons building, and made arrangements to
greet the boys upon the arrival of the
City of Para. Tickets were issued to all
to go out on the steamer Caroline from
Jackson-street wharf the moment the
transport is sighted, badges were ordered
to admit relatives to the ferry nave. and
the ladies agreed upon to preside over the
tables. The last meeting will be held this
evening at the same place.
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How Mrs. Brown was Helped.

"I must tell you that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
more for NE than any doctor.
q was troubled with irregular
menstruation. Last summer began
the use of your Vegetable Compound,
and after taking t7vo bottles, l have
been regular every month since. |
recommend your medicine to ALL
Mrs. MAGGIE A. Brown, WEST Pr.
PLEASANT, n. j.
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gs to Be Used in Decoration of Buildings Streets

be the greatest success, from a fraternal
point of view, that has ever been known
in this city.
Bay City Lodge of this city has signified
its intention of parading, and it will intro
The Official flags for the celebration,
which were designed by L. G. Schord,
chairman of the committee on decora-
tions, have been adopted by the executive
committee. They represent the four
branches of the order-subordinate lodge,
encampment, Patriarchs Militant and Re-
bekah lodge. These will be extensively
used in the decorations of buildings and
along the line of the parade.
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A prize of $50 will be awarded to the
subordinate lodge having the finest deco
rated booth at the Pavilion; or if the
winner prefers, it may take a set of Off
GERS reg9lia.
To the best decorated Rebekah booth in
the Pavilion, set of ivory, gold-mounted
gavels, or a cash prize of $50.
Past Grand Master Morris NJ. Estee has
been selected as the grand marshal of
the parade, and he will at once enter upon
the discharge of his duties.
The reports that have been received
during the past few days at headquarters
have been most satisfactory. and they
give assurance that the celebration will
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awarded a similar prize.
awarded the sum of $150, to be divided
into three prizes Should the three corps
appear in the parade), for the best show
ing and drill.
To the canton of the Patriarchs Militant
making the best showing and displaying
the greatest proficiency in drill at the Pa
vilion, a trophy offered by the Grand En-
ing the celebration week. together with
800 in cash; to the second best, cash
prize Of $3.50.
A trophy cup to the most tastefully dec
GRATED business house in the city.
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THE prize committee of the Odd Eel
lows golden Jubilee celebration has
agreed to offer the following prizes
during the celebrations:
To the city subordinate lodge making
the best showing in the parade and hav-
ing in line the greatest number of mem
bers in proportion to membership, the
choice of a set of regalia for the six elect
i've officers, or a handsome banner, or $50
in cash.
To the lodge from the interior that will
make the best showing under the same
conditions as the city lodge will be
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der at the station. Fielder went to the
place pointed out by Sweeney and
Walters, and sent for DR.. Gera of S25
Market street. When the physician
arrived McManus was dead
Near the place where the body lay
was a bench by the side Of he path
way The position of the body
seemed to indicate that McManus
had been sitting on the bench when
he fired the shot. He then rolled off
to the walk, dropping the revolver.
The weapon was found on the walk
few feet away from the body
McManus resided at 7l2 Franklin
street. His wife was crazed with
grief when she heard that her hus-
band had shot himself.
II took a revolver from his pocket
just the other day" she said HE
told me that he was dealing in them"
The dead man had peen indulging
heavily in liquor of late and ii is
probable that he took his life In a fit
of dependency. On June 2S he
pawnrd a gold badge, the ticket being
found on his person, A note was also
found. scrawled all over the page. 1t
read:
Dear Mamma and Allie: / have
watched the train: good by Dear
father and dear mother, good by. My
dear and loving wife, make a priest
out of my boy"
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RACING! RACING! RACING!

1899 CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB-1900
Winter Meeting beginning SATURDAY. Sep
tember 49, 1899.
OAKLAND RACE TRACK.
Racing Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs
day Friday and Saturday. Rain shine.
Five or more races each day.
Races start at 2:15 p. m. sharp.
Ferry boats leave San Francisco at IL m. and
1890 l. 1:30, 2 2:30 and Z. m. connecting
with trains stopping at the entrance 10 the
track Buy your ferry tickets to Shell Mound
All trains via Oakland Mole connect with San
Pablo avenue Electric Cars at Seventh and
Broadway, Oakland Also all trains vic Ala
media Mole connect with San Pablo avenue
cars at Fourteenth and Broadway. Oakland
These electric go direct to the track in fif-
teen minutes.
Returning-Trains leave the track at AIS and
4:45 p. m. and Immediately after the last race.
r. B. MILROY. Secretary.
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Young Temperance People.

The Young Peoples Christian Temper
ance Union of San Francisco will hold it's
regular business meeting this evening in
the Young Mems Christian Association
rooms. Election of officers and other mat
ters of important business will be trans
acted. The members and friends are
urged to be present.
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ANOTHER WEEK OF
UNLIGHTED STREETS


y off
The is
md for
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conditions
the
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in uterus, ovaries
were affected and
had leucorrh9a.
l had my children
very fast and it
leftme very weak.
A year ago / was
taken with flood
i,,n and almost
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HOSPITAL CASES FOR
THE C0R0NER'S JURY
NUMBER OF INQUESTS TO BE
HELD.
William Carr and William Flannigan
Were Treated for Alcoholism,
but Each Had Sustained
Fatal Injuries.

Inquests on seven cases will be held at
the Morgue this morning. The subjects
are varied, and among them are several
important ones. The two principal inves-
legations to be held will be to ascertain
the cause of the death of two men, who
were found in dying conditions under
similar circumstances in the same neigh
borhood and on the same evening. The
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MMMzGzsMlne

cheers and invigorates. makes life worth liv-
ing enhances human enjoyment. Its superior
merit Is guaranteed being made by the An
heuser- Busch Brewing Assn.
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1t is proposed to establish two univer-
stiles in Ireand-a Protestant institu-
ton at Belfast and Catholic one at Dub
lin
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-25
To Raise Funds for Charity.

A musical and literary entertainment
will be given Thursday evening at Met
ropol}tan Hall under the auspices Of the
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-25

T J. McMANUS, who conducted
furniture business at 916 Market
ri street, committed suicide at
~ O'clock last night near the Haight-
street gate of Golden Gate Park,
shooting himself in the right temple
with an English bulldog" revolver.
C. r. Sweeney of 240 Clinton place
and A. J. Walters Of 140 Ninth street
were near at hand at the time. At
the sound of the revolver they ran
down the south path leading TO the
small lake not far from the Haight-
street gate, and there saw the body
of the dead man lying on the con-
crete pathway. There was gaping
hole in the head, from which blood
was flowing rapidly.
Police officer Mangan, attached to
the Stanyan-street station, was on
Stanyan street, at the corner of
Haight. He also heard the report of
the revolver and notified Officer Eel
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-25
MECHANICS FAIR
AT THE PAVILION.

First-The exciting amateur billiard tourna-
ment on stage No. 3.
Second-The juvenile cakewalks, fancy dances;
lister, the human catapult act; Miss Pearl
Hickman in Irish dances, etc, stage No. 2.
Third-Wagner concert. musical festival Miss
Alice Raymond Benefits Band stage No. l.
Fourth-Carrier pigeon show in main aisle.
Fifth-New programme in Filipino circus in
balcony; exhibit of Mrs. Hearst's university
plans in balcony; divers at work; Filipino
village and DR. Burn in hourly lectures;
wireless telegraphy; Indian village and work
ers; automobile; airship; fish tanks MORO
castle. working machinery; Mexican carvers;
sculptors at work; training school at work.
in fact a hundred curios and instructive ex-
hibits; free samples at twenty demonstrat-
ing pure food booths; big day and night pro
gramme
TUESDAY. League of Cross Cadets night
WEDNESDAY. ...............O Olympic Cluo night
DON'T OVERLOOK THE MECHANICS
FAIR.
ADMISSION ONLY 2E CENTS.
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ADVERTISEMENTS.
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For All Who Suffer from
Skin and Scalp
Hum0rS.

To successfully treat torturing and disfg-
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with loss Of hair, requires humor cure, and
such is CUTIoURA REsoLvENT, greatest OF
blood purifiers and humor expelling remedies.