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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
ADMIRAL DEWEY ACCEPTS
Invitation OF New York Ciiy-He Will Arrive
About Oct. l.

New York. July 24.-Mayor Van
Wyck today. received the following ca
hIegram from Admiral Dewey:
Trieste. July a.
Mayor Van Wyck. New York:
Letters received and invitation ac-
cepted. Expect to arrive about Octo-
her lst. VIII cable definitely from
Gibraltar. Have written.
ISigneD DEWEY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.
John J. Mccormack. the Ball Player. Und,I
Arrest at Norway.

Norway, Me, July 2f.-As a result Of
he sensational burglary which occur
red at the store Of Ezra Stephen at
Bryant's Pond, July ;, John J. Nc
Cormack, we!l-known as a base ball
player. was arrested here, today,
charged with being implicated in the
affair. The trial will be held, tomor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
A Suicide al Sac0.

SacO. Me, July 2l.-John Dufrane.
aged 40 years, and unmarried, an oper-
alive for the York Corporation, COM
mitted suicide, today, by drowning in
The Saco river He placed 4 cord about
mis- neck to which was attached q large
stone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
ITALIANS SEEM MAD
Because the lynching Party in Louisiana is
Not Appreciated.

London, July 4.-According to the
Rome correspondent of The Daily Mail
the United States government has in
formed the italian authorities that it
IS impossible TO discover the lynchers
Of Italians in Louisiana. The newspa-
pers. the correspondent adds, are in
dignant and vigorously denounce what
the call sham American civilization
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
MINERS ENTOMBED.
Explosion Near Brownsville. Pa. Kills
Several and Imprsons 20 Men.

Pittsburg, Pa. July 2i.-An explosion III
the coal mine of the Redstone Coal Co.
near Brownsville, Pa, today. killed three
men outright and entombcd 20 others
many of whom are believed to be dead
-Four men We're later taken from the
Grinlstone mine two dead and two in
jured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
HAS NOT RESIGNED
But Pres. Kruger is Miffed
With VoIksraad.
He Threatens to Resign But is Finally
Induced to Remain.
Voksraad Votes Confidence, Yet Many Mem
bers Differ With Him.

Paris. July dispatches received
from Pretoria. say that the absence o(
President Kruger from the meeting of
the executive council. today. gave cur
rency tl Il report that ne had resigned
owing 70 differences between himself
ana members of the Nolksraad.
President Kruger was seen, tonight.
IN regard p the matter and denied
these rumors. stating positively that
they were without foundation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25

Prof. Isaiah Trufant, principal of Par
sonsfeld Academy, died, Saturday. at the
home of his sister a Cundy's Harbor. He
was native of Harpswell and grad
uate of Bowdoin College. He taught
school many years in the West and
South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
THREATENING WEATHER.

Washington, July 24-Forccast:
Threatening, Tuesday; probably show
ers. Wednesday; moderate tempera-
ture; fresh, easterly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
JApANEsE.cHINEs ALLIANCE
Is Causing Great Excitement and Apprehension
in Russian Circles.

Shanghai, July 4.-The reports regard
ing Japanese-Chinese alliance, which
have been persistently denied for some
time. have now assumed definite form ami
are causing great excitement in Russian
circles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25

The large stock barns of Oversaer Of
the Poor Andrew Mccullough, at Crystal
Brook farm, Monticello n. ", caught
fire. Monday. and We're burned to the
ground Two young sons Of Mr.. McCul-
Tough. Eddie and Freddie aged 3 and ;
years. were burned to death, The fire IS
supposed to have been caused by matches
in the hands Of the children who Were
playing around the building.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
EDITORS HOMEWARD BOI-ND

st. Paul, Mimi. July 2i.-About $50 eli I.
Tors from Eastern states spent today in
the twin cities on the way home from the
Editorial Association convention at Port
land. Ore. They continued their journey,
tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
MONEY 70 LOAN.

We loan S. to $500 on Household Furnt-
ture, Pianos, Bicycles, Live Stock.
Watches and Jewelry.
BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL.
THE COLLATERAL. LOAN COMPANY,
OPP. Cony house, Augusta.
deco, eodtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
CONSCIENCE TROUBLES HIM.
Wisconsin Man Says He Committed Murders
for Which Another Suffers.

Wautoma. Wis. July 2i.-John Clark
clerk of the circuit court Of Waushurl
county, has received a letter written in
German from man in the northern par!
Of This state. whose conscience trouble /
him for a crime committed about 10 years
ago, in Waushara county, for which
Ferdinand knaack is now serving life
sentence in the state prison.
Ferdinand knaack was convicted at tn"
September term of the circuit court of
Waushara county in 1889 for poisoning his
wife. EnaackS trial created intense IN
tereSt throughout this section. l\naack
was married to the woman he was Sus-
pected of having poisoned, about one
month after burying his first wife, who
died under suspicious circumstances. AT
the trial chemists who aEalyzed the stOm-
ach found strychninc in sufficient guam
titles to produce death, and Waupaca
druggists identified knaack as the DersoM
tIrne before the woInan'S death.
The man writing the letter claims THAI
he was in love with Knaack's first wifi.
before she married him, and when he was
discarded for another. swore revenge ana
went to her home in Springwater and.
pretending to be on friendly terms as OF
old. gave her some candy of which she
ate and which he claims caused her
death, as it was poisoned.
The authorities are investigating the
matter. and the outcome may be that an
innocent man will be shown to be serV-
ing a life senstence for another man.
crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
Boston Forecast.

Boston, July Embarrassing cloudiness.
possibly continued fair; westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25

Robert Darrow, aged SO, we'll
known resident Of North Adams, Mass.
committed suicide. Monday. by drown
ing in Hoosls river. Mr. barrow had
been i'll for some time and the act was
undoubtedly committed during tempo
rary insanity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25

There are about about 80 horses in
training at Rigby Park, among them
Roam Wilkes, which holds the Rigby r &c
record of 2Oil4. The great roam P h,,t IN nas
a a6pG 10 g @iies rae day Driver j. NJ PAM
came over from Old Orchard, F ELan,:
with a string Of eight o. mirie r strin@
Of Maine horses. and Irving Rowe, Pat
rick Ri Name and G. H. Hunt.o9n a:e work
ing out their horses there The track was
never in better form. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The coal miners strike in some Of the
Dominion Coal COS. mines in cape Bre,
ton has collapsed, the drivers of the In
ternatiCnal and Reserve mines refusing to
join the strikers
The body of an unknown man. evidently
n Pole, was found, Monday, hanging i'll a
shed situated in an unfrequented part of
South Koyalston, Mass. The man evil
IDENTIFY committed suicide ard ii j.
believed that the body had been hanging
for over q day.
Joe Cans defeated Jack Dobbs OF Bos-
ton, Monday night, at the sea Bright Ca
siuo. Ocean City, Nd, under the auspices
Of the Eureka \. C.. in less than four
rounds. Much interest was conferred in
the contest. as it was the first battle the
cOI0red lightweight has had since his de-
feat ~ George M cFadden, whom he is to
-ueet again in New York, Friday night.
At the C0ncy Island Sporting Club.
Nnn,say night Frank Childs Of Chicago,
was to have met George Byers Of Boston,
in a 25.r6unh contest. but Childs sent
word that ni had injured his foot in
training and CHARLES Strong Or Newark.
was secured in his place The. latter
made game fight. but by the time the
ninth round was finished strong was
weak and the referee stoppeu the Dout
and declared Byers the winner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-07-25
An Enjoyable PicEic

ON A WARM JULY DAY CAN BE HAD
II THE LUNCH BASKET IS 81 OCkED
WITH Our TEMPTING DELEGATES
IN CANNED GOODS. DOMESTIC
CIEEsE,. DAINTY CRACKERS AND
BISCUITS. HIGH GRADE BITTfIt
FOR SANDWICHES, Fruit. &c. OUR
STOCK OF FANCY GROCERIES CON
TAlNS MANY TOOTiISOME MORSELS
TO WiIET THE APPETITE ON i
WARM DAY.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The first Of the
public hearings in the Roberts case be-
gan at o'clock. At that hour the COM
mittee room was crowded with mem
bers, representatives of the press and a
delegation representing the Gentle ele-
ment Of Utah. Roberts sat at the foot OF
the long committee table, with documents
piled up before him. His secretary was at
hand, bringing him books and other data
Of reference. Chairman Tayler announce
ed that persons who had participated in
framing the charges were present, and
he asked that they be heard
Mr.. A. T. Schroeder, one of the Gentle
delegation from Utah, then stepped for
ward and was about to proceed when Mr..
Roberts rose hastily and raised his hand
in waving protest.
81 object" he said. IT object to this
witness, If he comes here as an attorney.
I object to him If he comes as a witness,
on the ground that he is unworthy OF
confidence. And propose to establish by
the records Of the supreme court of Utah
that he is utterly unworthy Of belief
Roberts said he would present the tenth
Utah supreme court report in support Of
his allegation. Mr.. Tayler answered that
Mr.. Schroeder was not present as wit
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10

purchaser in my own name. with the
consent Of my clients 1t Is long story
but suffice, 1t to say that Judge Bartch,
now on the supreme bench, who tried the
case, In rendering his oral decision, ex-
pressly eXonerated me from all imputa-
tor of actual fraud. Mr. Roberts goes q
long way to find means for distracting at
tention from himself, but the case Is ur-
gent, and. perhaps, / ought to consider
him justified In going to any extremes"
1t is understood that the opposition to
Roberts has suggested that the wives
with whom he Is alleged to have MAIN
tained polygamous relations be summoned
as witnesses. The first wife, it is said,
would be exempt from testifying against
her husband, as she has a legal status,
as wife, but this exemption would not ex-
tend beyond the first wife.
A subcommittee, consisting of Messrs.
Morris, Littleield and Myers has been up
pointed to get ups forms of subpoenas,
etc. in connection with the summoning
of witnesses.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10

that as he had done most of his fight
Ing In the newspaper, he was entitled
to belong to the club.
Gen. Otis" was presented with a
"house" for his great victory.
Another incident was the reading of an
alleged dispatch from South Africa, de-
failing a great victory which the English
had achieved over the Beers. This was
followed by number Of British soldiers
running the whole length of the room,
pursued in a leisurely manner by loom
Paul Kruger" who cracked his whip in
great glee. There were many other fea-
lures sandwiched in with bright and
witty speeches, making the entire even
ing one of thorough enjoyment.
PROMINENT GUESTS.
Among the prominent guests present
were Senators Fairbanks, Quarles, Nc
Comas, Clark. of Wyoming: Elkins, Bev-
eridge, Harris, Spooner, Hanna and VOL
colt; Representatives Hull, Grosvenor,
Bromwell, Allen, of Mississippi Pearce.
Cushman, Eddy. Dick, Cowherd. Dolli-
yer and Kahn, Mai Gen. Leonard Wood
H. w Fuller. Chesapeake & Ohio rail-
road; W. R. Merriam, director of census;
Prince David Kawanakanoa and Samuel
Parker, Hawaii; John Barrett, Portland,
Ore; w. A. Turk, Southern railway
Maj John c. Hemphill, Of Charleston
News and Courier; Mayor J. Adger
Smyth. Nicholas s. Hill Jr. and A. c.
Kaufman, of Charleston, s. c.; J. F.
Maddy, Baltimore & Ohio railway; Lieut..
J. Knapp, United States navy; Charles
G. Dawes, comptroller of currency; Hon.
Henry c. Payne. Milwaukee. and John
X. Richards, solicitor general.
In the afternoon the annual meeting
Of the Gridiron club was held, and the
following officers We're elected for 1900:
Presidet, Henry L. West of the Wash
ington Post; vice president, Arthur w.
Dunn. of the Associated Press; secretary,
Richard L. Fearn, New York Tribune;
treasurer George H. Walker; executive
committee. Louis A. Coolidge, Boston
Journal; o. o. Stealey. Louisville Cour-
ier-JournaI, and r. NJ Larner. Charles
ton News and Courier
r. L. O'Brien, Of the Boston Transcript,
was elected a resident member.
Before the annual meeting Mayor
Smyth, Maj. Hemphill and Messrs. Kauf-
man and Hill, of Charleston. met the
officers of the club and extended an in
vitation to the organizatio to visit their
city at an early date. The matter was
presented to the club in session. and 1t
was unanimously decided to accept the
invitation. 1t Is expected that this
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10
BANK STATEMENT SURPRISE
Cash Losses for Week More Mod
crate Than Expected.

NEW YORK, Dec. s.-The Final cicr
says:
''The statement of the New York asso-
ciated banks for the week ending Dec 8
proved a surprise in the moderate amount
of cash losses for the week 1t rad been
figured that, as a result of the opera
lions with the suhtreasury and the iii
terror, at least $60Oe, 900 had been taken
from the reserves, and that supplies hold
tngs would show heavy decline. Yet
the total decrease in excess Of reserve, as
revealed by the figures. was only $,677, 175
The actual loss in cash holdil-gI was
$2675,3o0 which is to be traced for the
most part to one institution, fIoGns fell
off 800, and deposits nearly $4.eee, O00
the decrease in the latter bringing the
reserve requirements down about A,0C0,-
900.
1T will be seen that the Statements
was affected entirely by the loss Of cash
from the banks. Whether the actual con-
dition of affairs at the close of the Weet
is portrayed by this exhibit Is doubtful
The course Of the money market from
now until after the opening Of the New
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10
COTTON PRODUCTION.
Final Report of the Agricultural
Department Statistician.

SlaV19I1C1ans
WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-The final re.
port of the statistician Of the depa1 tment
OF agriculture on the acreage and produc-
ton IF cotton in the United States for
the year ended Aug. 81. 1899, ia ready for
the press. 1t shows the acreage in the
principal states to have been as follows:
North Carolina, 1911, 1873; South Carolina,
2,50S,113; Georgia, 9,535, POS; Alabama.
3,O05, 176; Mississippi. 2,9OO,29S: Louisiana.
rs. 691; Texas, 6,991, 1904; Arkansas, 1885,
467; Tennessee, 1896, 1872; Oklahoma, Ell S13;
Indian territory, 314.9O6; sundry, 2S6, 112,
making total Of 1885,, 2Sj acres.
The production. in gross bales, was as
follows:
North Carolina, 62s,620; South Carolina,
LOBE, 414; Georgia, 1878. 731; Alabama, 1,176,-
Ot2; Mississippi, La. 128; Louisiana, III 747;
Texas, 1888, 1903; Arkansas, 19,469; Ten
nessee, 322SO2; Oklahoma, 10e, ops; Indian
territory, zO7,S3S; sundry, 50, 261, making O.
total Of u,1S9,205 bales, an increase Of
29l, 94S bales over the preceding year.
The average production per acre was
.4SS of u bale. The estimate of produc-
tlon IS based mainly On official statements
as to the movement Of cotton from the
plantation points of shipment or con-
sumption; on returns made by owners Of
cotton mills, and on reports Of special
agents
The estimate of acreage is based main
ly on reports of special agents.
The total value of the crop, estimated
on the basis of the average prices during
the first six months of the cotton years
at the various large markets nearest to
the different centers Of production, was
$3O6, 657O41, the average price per pound
being 5.57 cents for upland. and IA cents
for Sea Island.
The telegraphic report, to be issued
Monday. Dec. II. at noon, will relate to
the year 1SS9-19O0, and will comprise an
estimate Of the acreage by states and
the indicated yield of lint cotton per
acre.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10

10
Year promises to be erratic as prepare
tons for dividend disbursements usually
create more or less confusion. But
while there was a heavy outgo of mon
ey to the South last weet, following
late demand, it is worth letting that ex-
change at important interior points IL
rising steadily. This Is usually the case
at this season, but the return flow Of
funds this way IS as yet vely small. A
maintained high sale for money, how
ever, must serve as an incentive to al
tract whatever floating capital there may
be lying at different points. wLile at the
same time it guards a loss of specie to
Europe, contingency that hos not beer
as improbable within the last few weeks
as supposed.
The present demand for moncy, !; il
needless to say, Is unprecedented.
Within three months, as tree sury statis-
tics show, over $40, O0O, OGO have uceu add
ed to the general circulation, with no eC-
feet on ruling rates Of interest
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10
DESERVES 1T.
Remarkable Success of a New Treat
ment for Piles.

ment for Piles.
For many years it has been supposed
that the only absolutely sure cure for
piles was by surgical operation, but the
danger to life and the pain and expense
has been so great that many thousands
suffer for years rather than submit to
this last resort; or they seek the tenn
pOrary relief in the many remedies claim
ed to relieve piles and rectal troubles,
salves. ointments and similar simple rem
edies which give only slight and very
temporary relief.
new preparation which is painless
and harmless, but which affords imme-
date relief. and, in many cases, a COM
plete cure in very short time is sold
by druggists under the name of Pyramid
Pile Cure.
1t is IN suppository form used at night
and It's regular use has cured thousands
of obstinate, long-standing cases, and It
seems to be equally effective in all the
various forms Of piles, whether itching
bleeding or protruding.
The Pyramid Pile Cure allays the in
flammatlon and intolerable itching re-
duces the tumors, and its astringent prop
critics cause the enlarged blood vessels to
contract to a normal, healthy condition.
Baltimore gentleman relates his ex-
perience with the Pyramid Pile Cure in
these words:
at affords me unusual pleasure to add
.-qiy- endorsement to those of others reEa-
tive to your really wonderful pile rem
edy. I was sufferer for years until told
by fellow salesman of the Pyramid Pile
Cure. It has entirely cured ne, and I
cheerfuIly send this for publication if you
wish TO use 1t in that direction 1 wish
you would send me one of your little
books on cause and cure of piles. I de-
SIR N. f.3o.-
ANY pile sufferer may use the Pyramid
with certainty that 1t will give instant
relief and regular use permanent cure
and the still further certainty that 1t
contains no cocaine, morphine or me-
talic or mineral poison.
All druggists sell Pyramid Pile Cure, SO
cents for full sized treatment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10

WASHINGTON, Dee. 9-List of patents
issued this week to Northwestern in
yentors, reported by Merwin, Lothrop &
Johnson, patent attorneys, Oil and 912
Pioneer Press building, st. Paul, Mimi:
Knight, Lucien N, Minneapolis, hammer;
Lindersmith, Stiles, St. Paul, portable
steam boiler: Robinson, Dighton A, Min
neapoHs, subdivision of grain bins; Rob-
inson, Dighton A, Minneapolis, and M
Toltzs St Paul, grain bin; Thexton, Wal
ter, Duluth, copying press; Thill, Frank,
Wheaton, draft equalizer; Montgomery,
Edwin H, st. Paul, rotary engine.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10
Another Big Computation,

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. at is report
ed that a movement is on foot to form q
combination OF all of the big cotton gin
manufacturing concerns of the country
at Dallas, Tex, the largest in the world
started the movement, while the North
ington- Munger-P Gin company, Of
birmingham, Ala, and the Daniel Pratt
Gin company. of Prattsville, Ala, are in
the, deal. II the trust goes through It
VIII control the output of gin supplies Of
the entire country practically, and will
be able to fix the prices of those articles.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10
otoe Indians o1aim settlement.

WASHINGTON. Dec. "a delegation
Of six Otoe Indians from Oklahoma has
arrived here, and today filed at the In
dian bureau an agreement drafted be-
tween them and Indian Inspector Nc
Laughlin, who accompanies them, dis
posing of the Otoe Missouri claim against
the settlers. This claim follows the sale
OF their lands some years ago. and the
agreement submitted contemplates an
award Of $4,000, claimed to be due the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10
Army Prn1nnttnns

WASHINGTON Dec. 9.-The appoint
ment Of Col. E. r. Kellogg Sixth in
fantry, and Col G. S. Carpenter, Eigh-
teenth infantry, as brigadier generals of
regulars, will result in the promotion of
to be colonel Of the Sixth infantry, and
Lieut.. Col. j. M. Sanno, Fourth infantry,
to be colonel of Eighteenth infantry.
grades, and Majs. Charles L. Davis,
Eleventh infantry, and Frank B. Bald
win, Third infantry, will be made lieu
tenant colonies.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10

Of volunteer forces Of the United States
during the Revolutionary war, the War
Of 1872, the various Indian wars, the war
with Mexico and the war Of the Rebel
lion and the more recent Spanish war.
BY the reproduction of records Of indi-
vidual military service, by the index rec
ord system, the application of that sys-
tenn to the current correspondence and
the adoption of other improved methods,
the business of the office has materially
forwarded, and a reduction of clerical
force has been necessary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-12-10
DRINK Habit CURED
Mrs. MdU Hawkins viii Help EV6ru Woman to
SAYS a Dfunkdrd.
Trial Package Of Her Marvellous Home Treatment FREE
for the HSkInG

was again restored 60 health and man
fh . ys ana to ts9g1oy many happy and USE
After seeing the wonderful result. Mrs.
Hawkins decided 70 devote her IFS to the
work of helping her. sisters eyerywhers.
g soyp she she found sl1erIqs g shs 6sd sui:
husband, father OF. son. With the as
sista9ce of others she perfected TIC orig.
t tpaa treatment, and now offers to send
ta ifs atSns fESs to every distressed
It. Mrs HawkinS has means Of her own
treatment agt, because her greet desire Is thai
write ct once to her and get It.
tts s;tal9s &C. IfssSlSed from .tRapktSl
secred. but the following Is pubiished (6y
that SaSss TIE %r sss p h sas a2Rs
0aShs 70 May STfi d e. asasS sdsatRRs Rapids
Mich.-My Dear Friend; YOU have beer,
the means Of bringing sunshine into my
ad begaa F ASEEus E1s S0gEE an remedy s6
from that time Until the present he has
9ot taken drop OF any kind Of alcoholic
Wife who shall need It. '''''' '''''N "
sent your address to q lady friend In
ago that she needed Il for husband rSa 1 sna
wife. both drunkards. She wrote me thai
they We're IN an awful condition. with six
must be! May God speed your remedy to
them. Please use my testimony If you
wish. Yours sincerely
East Hampton, Me-. Feb, T. 1897
Many other letters similar to the above
might Pc given, but one Will suffice Thou.
SANDS baYs FaYed their homes and loved
ftppng the, number IL you only wish L.
Mrs. Hawking treats every letter khs r6:
eeives sacredly confidential and you mead
nays no hesitancy whatever. In writing
her today.
Address MRS, MAY. HAWKINS.
Box &c. Grand Rapids Mich