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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

300 dogs, and know / am accurate In
my count because have $50 fruit trees
Ia my orchard, and Two dogs have been
buried under each tree.p He insists
Too That he mas never killed valuable
dog, or one worth his head.
Mr.. Stuart's two younger sons are
sun with him, and as they were born
and raised in Virginia, they have learn.
ed to grow tobacco and that too success
July. l have been on no farm In all
TINS section where / have found more
evidences ofgood management. have
learned to place great stress on the con.
dition Of a farmers stable and the size
Of his w0odpile.
Mr.. Henry Stuart, another of the
sons, ten years ago was given an are
and lB7 acres of the Spring Hill tract,
all in woods Nothing daunted he
went 10 work with commendable pluck.
ana has carved out one Of the model
farms OF Souih-ide Virginia. His clo-
yer fields "can't be beat" while all
about him shows the hand OF master.
Mr.. David Stuart, still another of
the boys, Who though born subject
OF the Queen, has easily fallen into the
best methods Of Virginia farming.
Sixteen years ago he became the owner
OF the farm once owned by Mr. Hugh
Johnson, aud though originally good
land, renters had well-nigh worked
the very life out Of it when he took it
in hand. The contest, he tells me. for
years was a doubtful one, and he some-
times felt like giving up the struggle,
but he held on, and today he is mon
arch OF three hundred acres of Virginia
soil Of which he is justly proud, and
which can be shown to stranger with
the confidence that it will bear closest
inspection. He knew but little Of the
cultivation of tobacco i'm the beginning,
and of course was discouraged when
his first house of the weed sold for
about $50 The same house, however,
has since brought him more than $500.
Evidently he has Caught on"
| walked with him over the place,
examined barns, ouihouses, stables,
fields, wheat, grass, dc, &c., and came
away glad 10 know that not only Vir-
ginia boys, "naiiye and to the manor
born, but her adopted sons as well,
have learned the art Of living well and
making money oul in the quiet country
places and at the same time enjoying
peace of mind and rest Of body to
which workers in the cities are stran-
gers. There is room for more just such
effort i'm Southsde Virginia, and the
blouse of Stuartsn have done much
to encourage il. Is a devoted son OF
the mother commonwealth, / am
grateful to them.
Mr.. Stuaft's home is one of substan-
tial comfort, shows evidence Of Gull
tured taste aud tact, and made bright
by the sparkle of three pairs of black
eyes, and merry with the laughter OF
innocent childhood. Peace be upon 1T.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Facts From Felden.


FELDEN, Va, Dec, u, 1899.
Editor Heroid.-The George Hud-
son Mission Band" was a perfect sue
cess. Several Of the young ladies had
prepared Rotations, and everything
passed or splendidly.
Mr.. w. b. Faulkner, from New
York, is now visiting at Mr. s. j. and
J. r. Aliens.
Mr. Sims Chappell, Of Smithville,
spent Saturday night at Mr.. Sam
Aliens.
Miss Estelle Chappell, Of Smithville,
lefl Wednesday for Belspriug to visit
Mrs. Frank Calhoun.
Mr.. V. II. Starbuck, Of y. T. Semi
nary, will spend his Xmas at Mrs. NJ.
;. Gallaghers
All "Starb," what is the attraction?
He will preach at Lanes Chapel on
Sunday evening at 3 o'clock.
Miss Ruby Ransom, who has been
attending b. +. J., at Blackstone, Will
be home tonight to spend her Nmas.
We are anticipating nice time
Xmas On Monday night there will
be "cake walk" at Mrs. G. II. Han
sons, Tuesday night reception at Mrs
J. r. Aliens, Wednesday night an
"apron party" at Ms. 5. j. Aliens, and
several other receptions, etc. Good
bye now until another time.
NJ NJ
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Whereas Il has pleased our Heavenly
Father To remove from our midst our
dearly beloved friend and counselor,
who has for so many years been closely
identified with the interests and his
tory Of Farmyille, and who by bis
wise direction, gentle courtesy and in
spring presence has uplifled aud bless
ed us. We the members Of the town
council wish 10 place upon record an
expression Of our high appreciation OF
his worth aud ability therefore be 1t
Resoiced, lst That in the death OF
DIR. w. w. IL. ThackstOn the town has
sustained a personal loss, for we loved
him. and his name was highly honored
among u.
2 d. TO his bere9ved family whose
hearts and home have so long been
frightened by the genial presence OF
father and brother, we extend our
tenderest sympathy, and commend
them to tine unlimited love, power and
grace Of the Divine Father, praying
that i'm this hour of trial His presence
NAV 20 with them, that He may cause
his face to shine upon them and give
them peace; and that in the home OF
tba Soul" the broken links will be re-
united around the throne Of God.
~. r.. WALL,
CHAs. BCGG,
W. p. GILLIAN,
=. WINSTON,
Committee.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Mr.. r. ?. Olivia. of Barcelona, spends
his winters al Aiken. :. G. " eak nerves
Lad caused severe pains in the back OF
his head On using Electric Biiters.
Americas greatest Blood and Nerve
Remedy. an pain soon left him. He says
Obi, erand medicine is what his country
needs All Americl knows that II cures
liver and kidney trouble, purliies the
blood tones up the stomach, strengthens
the neryes. puts vim. vigor and new HE
utoevery muscle, nerve and organ OF
The body. Ii weak, tired or ailing you
Deed il. Every bottle guaranteed, only
50 cents Sold by White X Co., Drug
gisis
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Editor Heruid II got a ten dollar
gold piece at the Planters Bank the
other day and when | offered to pay
bill with it in u Richmond store, the
clerk called the proprietor to examine
it, and the proprietor called in others.
In the meantime | waited as a man
under suspicion. They finally pro-
nounced it "as good as gold" aud it
passed from me and my heirs forever.
| never did like the yellow stuff. It's
a coward. Never fought battle or
paid tax. 1t is only at home in
vaults like Monks in cells. Give me
money that isn't afraid ofdaylight and
the marts of trade.
READER.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and
Don't Know 1t.

Tboro is disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because so decep'
live MANY sudden deaths are caused Dy
II heart disease. pneum0 lia, heart laii-
u~e or apoplcxy are often the result u
kidney disease. II kidney tfouole 10 az
lowed TO advance the kinney poison ~
ne blood IS liable to attack the Vllai
dreams or the kidneys themselves DreaA
do,vn and waste away cell by cell. linen
The richness of the blO0d-the alDumeh-
10 he out and the sufferer has Bright $
n;saose the worst form Of kidney trouble.
Eidnev trouble can be detected although
II Inc slow and deceptive. FIRST ny
a,olvsis of the urine, second, oy lhe
simnle ties, of setting the urine ASIDE IN
class or bottle for twenty tour hours
when A cloddy or brick dust settling III
dicgies It. .hlos tho, In
His infinite power aud goodness the oIeas
Phvsician caused swamp Root 10 glo"
for the benefit Of suffering mankind, ieay'
inc il for Ills servant, DR.. hllmer, 'ae
~rsat kidney and bladder speclailst 10
i;scover II and make IL known 10 'nc
..',ria Tts wonderful efficacy IN prompt
y, cnring The most distressing cases ID
-, ,,,gvelous You may have sam
Vie e' hottie of. DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-hoo'
he he or Great kidney. liver aud bladder rem
edy, by mail free. - p;,obam-
ton. n. Y. When writing menuoH '"''
paper ee.,, or dollar sizes.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Fire works across the hill /! Stealthy
footsteps on the stairs Sudden cries
of "NIerrv Christmas w-then the
thrill that comes with the first sounds
Of Christmas morning. The father of
the household gets up aud looks out
into the gray dawn. The children
alb the children spring out OF bed
and gather round the hearth. Dainty,
l.arefooted darlings stand breathless
with new treasures in both hands. A
tumultuous cascade Of boys tumbles
down the front steps, and the day be-
gins. Long before breakfast the
Youngest trades his new knife for a
fresh supply Of fireworks, but all the
regret that is sure to follow in the train
of this transaction cannot dim the
present JOY in abundant sparks and
noise.
Christmas here ! In old Virginia.
The sun comes up over the sparkling
snow. and after awhile church bells
ring out ring out At dinner in the
big brick mansion the sweet-faced
mother looks across at the man behind
the huge turkey serene and smiling
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Father and sons ms Farmers.

Editor Herdld:-More than "A quar-
ter of a century ago. to he accurate
lust % years ago, NJ. David Henry
Stuart purchased Spring Hill, with liz
200 acres, in Cumberland county,
formerly the property Of the late Mr..
Jno. Willis Wilson. After that he
bought 100 acres adjoining. Mr..
Stuart began farming life in Scotland,
and so loyal has he always been to the
"old country" that he has been pur-
suing Scottish methods in the conduct
Of his Virginia farm. Instead OF to-
bacco he has paid attention to sheep
aud cattle. and to feed them he has
grown turnips largely. This years
crop, he says is not one Of his best, but
TO your correspondent ii looked inn
mense. They are cut into proper slices
by a machine, and when mixed with
shorts or bran, make dish fit for
thoroughbreds. OF course the stock
has a good winter home. No son OF
Scotland would allow his sheep to suf-
fer from hunger or cold. Having been
often told that no one could raise sheep
successfully in this section, 50 infested
with worthless dogs, / asked Mr.. Stu
art of his experience on that line. and
TO NV surprise was told that he had
lost but fre sheep 10y dogs in the 20
wears he had been raising them IN
Virginia. He added, however, "In
the meantime | have killed more than
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Miss Garnrtt'sCondition.

Miss Fannie Garrett, whose serious
accident caused by run away horse
was published in the last HERALD, has
gradually grown better since Monday
last. The doctor now considers her
past the danger mark and hope for her
rapid recovery. Miss Garnett is still
at the residence Of her uncle, Mr.. r..
w. Garnett, but no visitors are allowed
To see the patient.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
TO PresbyterIans.

BY special arrangement, we offer (D
the Central Presbyterian, the Presby-
terrain paper of the Virgnians, for one
year to any one not now receiving 1t,
~ its premium, the Self-Pronouncing
Combination Teachers Bible postpaid,
and 90 the Farmville HERALD for one
year all three for only S275. Remit
to the Farmyille HERALD, Farmville,
Va
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

You ought to see the rush az NJ. :. FIELD
mans store at Farmvile. People are buy
ing goods as BE- they were giving them away.
! took The trouble 10 find out how he sells
them so cheap. he was lucky enough 10 buy
his fail stock before goods Went up and he
Is giving the public the benefit of the same.
60 where YOU please then call on MIN ana
he Will be- sure fO sell yOu. OlillhN'
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

It's like kicking away money to buy
shoes that rip aud fall to pieces before
they wear out. J. 3. Lewis Co.'s
Wear-Resisters are guaranteed to out
wear any other shoes made, and they
look better. Get a pair at A. T..
Cradles.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Christmas Holiday Rates. Is99-i90O' VI"
snnthern KniIway.

On account of the above the South
ern Railway will sell tickets between
points on ill., lines and CONNIE ctiOus east
Of the Mississippi and south Of the
Potomac rivers al rate of one and one
third first class fares for the rouud-trip,
selling dates December p, ., a, %
also December 80 and 3lst aud January
lst. 1900. Tickets VIII also be ON sale
for students and teachers of schools
and colleges December 18th To 2lst
inclusive, at above rates, upon preseh-
tation. Final limit of all tickets Jan
uary 4th, 1900
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Tint Throhhing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchiess
merit for sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health. Easy to take.
Try them Only % cents. Money back
if not cured Sold by White Il Co., Drug
gists
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

InunIl>NtN NN N't'N''|
,,,. and tops and pieces OF string
ara shoes which no ilii' i'e' N'"I'
There arc ,,.,frt,hon and broken rings.
NV s... of golden hair
And U''', ,r....s folded away
There arc ,''''' .,,,..nnny dav.
Oatoi me ''s. 800. Jackets thai are never
in'''
.,,. and models ofships.
There "' -. and pictures am faded and
Tier. '
s.5hy the finger tips
Anu NO. bond. tlat have fallen TO dust,
yet strive TO ,u' .. ..''' ' am. M, sogl
Bat feeling OF o''''' ,,...,.
o..rno. SHARED so many nowers
That the "'' '... I'm, s,,v
aud l"N." '',' s.,nf
Aud ! anu nc. D.oo
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
The Flournoy Whist Club.
communicated

Communicated
A most enjoyable meeting OF the
whist club was held at the residence OF
Mr.. J. w. Trayer on last Tuesday even
ing. 1t being the tenth anniversary OF
the wedding day of Mr.. and Mrs.
Traver, the members Of the club pre-
sented them with numerous useful
tin presents. A most delightful even
ing having been spent at cards, supper
was served and it was midnight or
perhaps after, when the club reluctant
ly made up their minds to leave the
tempting viands and wish the host and
hostess many happy returns of the
day. May it fall to the lot Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Traver to entertain the club again
at an early date.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

We invite YOU to call and examine
our stock II is the largest and most
complete we have had for several years,
and we are quite sure We can please
you in a Christmas Gift, whether you
want To spend Five Cents or Ten Dol
lars Come and see
CRuTE d BUGG, Farmville, Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

There are few men more vide awake
and enterprisiug than White X Co.
who spare 400 pains to secure the best
n everything lea their line for their
many customers They NOW have the
yaIusble agency for dr. Kings New
discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds This is the wonderful
remedy that is producing such Juror
All over the country Oy lis many start
Hnscures. Itab-oiutely cures Asthma,
Bronchitis. Hoarsenes~ and All alice
rions of the Throat. Chest aud Lungs.
Gall at above drug store and get a trial
h,ttle free or "a regular size for 90 cents
snd SlOO Guaranteed TO cure or price
refunded
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Planters Bank

This Bank declared a dividend Of 4
per cent payable Oh or after 2nd Janu-
AIRY. 1900. out Of net earnings OF the
Bank, for past months. This divi-
dend is free Of all taxes.
w. q. VENABLE, Cashier.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Short days, long evenings. This
means more time for reading, writing,
working and amusement. VIII your
eyes stand it with comfort? Consult
w + Blanton, optician. next door to
Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Normal school'N Notes

Mr. G.. NJ. Smith called on bis sister
Miss Fannie Smith, last week. Thel
lac called on the Zeta Sau Alpha So
roieiy, composed OF the following young
ladies Maud Jones. Cammie Jones
Grace Elcan, Helen Crawford, Fann,
Smith, Mary Adams, Bruce Houston
Jessie Nhitmore, Josephine Goodwin
and Edith Lawrence. That was one
evening when young man could call
himself "belle."
Miss Lavinia Harris was forced to
leave school on account of her eyes
All of her friends were very sorry to
SEE her 90.
Mr. Thomas Goode was at the Nor
mai Monday, calling on his sisters.
Mr. l.. ID. Jones came TO see his
daughter, Miss Maud Jones, ON Mon-
day.
Miss Mary longe had call from her
father and sister, Mss Belle, Tuesday
Friday night Judge Flournoy gave
his delightful lecture on "Memories Of
Old Virginia" We found the Judge
intensely interesting and our eXpecta-
tons in regard to the lecture were full
~ realized The following young
ladies, assisted by Mr.. Cox, were at the
door and carefully piloted the guests
To their seats: Misses Lucy Stubs,
Bruce Houston, Mary Daniel, Alice
Atkinson and Norma Clements.
There were some disappointed cou-
ple~ Sunday night when the Normal
was reached; no lights visible and Miss
Spencer was in the door saying: Cant
come in tonight"
Friday afternoon was rather exciting
for three of the Seniors, who spent the
time trying to catch SOME cats, IN
which effort they were not unsuccess-
ful They desire to thank Mrs. Wins
ton for her kindness in Offering cat
to them and then catching the same
cat. While waiting TO catch their
breath at Mrs. WinstOn's the Seniors
We're asked why they wanted the eats,
aud in response TO the question, an
swered that the work on the cat was to
supplement some work Just taken i'm
Physiology. II took onlya little time
to chloroform the cats Saturday m.rn-
ing, then the work of dissection began
and lasted for three hours. Each stu
dent found il very interesting work.
All the Episcopal girls attended the
services at the Episcopal church Mon
day night
Among the young ladies who ex-
pect to 20 home Xmas are the follow
ing: Miss Schlegal accompanied by
her friend, Miss Whitmore, Misses
Hennihg, Hawkins, Houston, Holland,
Lawrence, Pierce. Youge, Page, Wood,
n. +. Wright, Wells. Elcan, Maud
Jones, Daniel and Crallord.
The practice school children will be
given a weeks holiday MAS On
Friday morning simple Nmas exercises
viii be held in each grade in the prac-
tice school
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
FrishtfwI BIunder

Will often cause a horrible Burn
Scad. Cut or Bruise Bucklens AInlca
Saive. the best in the world. will kill the
pain and promptly heal il. Cures old
Sores. Ulcers. Bois. Felons, Corns. all
Skin Erupiions. Best Pile cure On earth
Only % cts box Cure guaranteed.
Sold by White & Co.. Druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
oisrgymsn's Rsducsd Rate Permits.

The Southern Railway has Issued
general order No. 1897 dated December
Is, 1899, extending Clergymen's Re
duced Rate Permits for 1899, which
expire December 81. 1899 70 January
81, 1900 therefore Ciergymen holding
the Southern's permit for 1899 can use
the same without further renewal until
January 81, 1900.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

passed From our present prosperity
and comfort let Us look back at two
Christmastides Of the past.
Defeated, perplexed, not daring to
make stand and yet not daring to
show an appearance Of flight, disobeyed
10y General Lee, disregarded by Con-
gress, his force growing less at every
step with a strengthening foe at his
heels, Washington ferried his shadow
army over the Delaware a few days be-
fore Christmas 1875. He had only
200 men to hold the fortunes Of the
country against several thousand of the
enemy, yet with apparent fool-hardi-
ness he fingered on the west bank of
the Delaware, as if waiting for the
weather to form an icy bridge over
which the British could march
triumphantly. The calm courage of
the man seemed suddenly to mingle
with return of his impetuous boy
hood. Instead Of waiting for further
defeat he wrested victory from defeat
by doing the unexpected thing Amid
darkness and killing cold his forces
boldly recr0ssed the Delaware, fell
upon the unsuspecting hessians, who
were needing only their own appetites
at Trenton, slew many Of them in their
cups, captured a thousand and got
safely back into Pennsylvania Christ
mas day, l776. Then followed three
weeks of such vigorous, splendid cam
paigning that even Frederick the
Great Judged it to be the most brilliant
i'm the annals Of civilized warfare. In
few weeks the breadth Of the State
across which he had so ANONYMOUSLY
retreated stretched between him and
the discreet and astonished enemy.
Defeated at Brandywine because for
once he yielded to public clamor aud
risked an engagement that he was ILL
prepared to meet; and again defeated
at Germantown; the enemy in full
possession Of Philadelphia and passing
the time with parades and masquera-
des, Washington went into winter
quarters at Valley Forge, HI The
houses or huts provided for the troops
were not 50 very uncomfortable, but 1t
was not long be ore fuel, food aud
clothing were wofully lacking. Our
own hearts can tell whether these are
essential to comfort in a rigorous
climate. The mems feet left bloody
tracks behind them in the snow their
shoulders were bowed and chaled from
dragging supplies on sleds through the
drifts. their bodies We're given over t.
the agonies of scurvy because Of the
poor quality and small quantity Of
their food. Thus passed Christmas OF
I777. Though God and man seemed
to have forsaken them, inspired by the
heroic determination Of Washington
aud by the steady drilling OF Steuben
this nucleus Of revolutionary success
had nerve enough to hold out through
the great testing Of the winter. Then
il went out to succeed and never again
underwent another long series Of
defeats.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

1t is we'll to think Of the manly sort
Of material that rendered our present
happy conditions possible. How would
our characters as citizens stand the
comparison if these heroes came to sit
at our tables?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

The newest, the neatest and the most
appropriate Of all Christmas gifts are
10 he seen ia the jewelry store Of W.
4. Blautou, next to Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

The custom Of many years will be
observed this year, and no HERALD
will be issued next week. The next
issue therefore will be dated January
5th. 1900 In the meantime we wish
for all our rea iers a happy Xmas and
q nrns nernus new wear.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Pratrs Horse, Cattle and Poultry
Food il still the leader For sale by
II. c. CRUTE Ag't for tarmvllle.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

DIR. Thackston's dental Office VIII De
occupied January LIST, 1900, by Dr. r.
w. Beckham, dentist.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Blanton's new jewelry store next
door to Planters Bank Is the best place
to get Xmas presents.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Tor rent, $50 and So % per month
Conveniently located. Apply to
:. ". PAULETT, JR.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Don't forget 10 buy your boy TREY
Gle or Wagon of DOyne.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Watch. clock aud jewelry repairing
a speciality W. L. Bianton, next door
70 Planters Bank.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

We wish you happy Christmas and
prosperous new year.
Paulett 4 Paulett
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22
Insurance on Tobacco
Goodness Gracious.

while in your barn or factory.
PAULETT q PAULETT.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1899-12-22

Happy Christmas and prosperous
new wear for you. Paulett x Paulett.
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An Enterprisins Firm.

Do t4t. .uD-.iH.tion oreNer.
qaae t.-,a eos Candy -aihafuc lvc or 2oc'
t,rC. l.. fail 10 care. druggists refund money.