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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16
General News.

Time and tide wait for no man.
Small pox has existed in parts of
Illinois, Arkansas and Texas all sum-
mer.
Yellow fever at the soldiers home
near Hampton, Va, has been stamp
ed out.
Admiral Sampson will shortly 5e
assigned to shore duty on account Of
i'll health.
The new two-story dormitory to
the state university at Baton Rouge
is nearing completion.
Tbs, death rate in tne recently
overfowed Texas district from small
pox and malaria is appalling.
Wives. Simmons squaw vine wine
or tablets bring happiness to sorrow
inc husbands and barren homes.
The next meeting of the Louisiana
state liquor dealers association will
be held at Lake Charles in January.
The Chicago health department has
found that susphuric acid is used in
cheap whiskey to put a s'bead'' on it.
Simmons squaw vine wine or tab
lets regulate the menstrual organs
and guarantee regular, natural month
ly periods.
If it is true, as reported that Cen
eral Otis is trying to sidetrack Gener-
al Joe Wheeler, he'll find a hot job
on his hands.
The fact that some Of the New
York preachers regard lngersoli as q
great man goes. far to explain their
contempt for the Bible.
A meeting held at Springfield,
Mass, to protest against the republi-
can policy in the Philippines, drew
the largest and most enthusiastic
crowd gathered in that town since
sixty-one.
Mrs. Addie Smith, Washington.
La, writes l was nearly always sick
and never knew what health was un-
til 5 years ago / commenced using
DIR. NJ. A. Simmons liver medicine,
which cured me. ! keep well by
taking dose now and then.
The postmaster general has order
ed that every postoffice in the United
/ States shall number the prices an6
/ character Of mail matter between
October 3rd and November 9Th, il
order that an accurate table Of stat
istics may be prepared.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16

have been suffering from headaches ever
since 1 was little girl could never ride in .
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16

ana OF q Saffron So4oAs
Reading soms OF the testimonials In favor oc
Ripans Tabules. l tried them. Ripans TGbules not
only relieved but actually cured my younsster,
the headaches have disappeared bowels are IN
good condition and he never complains OF his
stomach. He is now red chubby-faced boy. Thid
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tahulss.
nm satisfied that they will benefit any one from
the cradlo to old age) II taken according to dtrec.
tions. E.W. pRIcE
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16

Tabules regularly. She keeps few cartons Rpans
TabuIes In the house and says she viii not DC with
cut them The heartburn and sleeplessness have
o.sappeared with the indigestion which was
formerly SO great q burden for her. Our whole
family take the Tanules regularly, especially after
0 hearty meal. lily mother is fifty years OF age
and is enjoying the best OF health and spirats also
eats hearty meals, sn tmpossibility before she
took Ripans Tabules. ANTON q. BLAUKEN.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16
I want to inform you,

I want to inform you,
in words OF highest
praise, OF the benefit
] have derived from
Ripaas Tabules. ] am o
professional nurse ana
In this profession a clear
head Is always needed.
Ripans Tabulos does it.
After one of my cases /
found myself completely
run down. Acting on the
advics of EIr. Geo. Bow
er, Ph. e., $50 Newark
Ave, Jersey city, / tooS
Ripans Tabules with
grand results.
Miss BEEEIs WIEpMAR.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16

lSother was troubled
with b @ artb1rn and
eleeplessness, caused by
Indigestion, for q good
many years. One day
she saw > testimonial
Ia the paper indorsing
Eipans Tabuies. She
determined to give them
Q trial, was gr ca tly
relieved by their use
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16

car OF go AnIO u cFOWueu
place without getting o
headache and sick at my
stomach. / heard about
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt OF mine who was
taking then for catarrh
of the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use sheadvised me
to take them too. and I
have been doing so since
last October, and VIII
say they have complete
ly cured my headaches.
/ am twenty-nine years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonials
Mrs. ]. BRooKNTEE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16

Ny sevea-year-old boy
suffered with pains In
his head. constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could not
eat like children OF his
age do and W b st he
did eat did not agree
with him, Ho wag thin
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-09-16

have been great sufferer from constipation
for over five years. Nothing gave me any relief.
MY feet and legs and abdomen were bloated 30
could not wear shoes oa my feet and only loose
dress. 1 saw Ripans fabules advertised in our
daily paper. bought some and took them as direct
ed. Have taken them about three weeks and thor0
is such change: am rot constipated eny moro
and owe it all to Ripans Tabuies. Tam thirty.
seven years old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tabules for him. He feels some better but it will
take some tirne he has been sick so long. Yop
may use my letter and name as you like.
Mrs. MARY GoRMAE CLARKE.
I have been suffering from headaches ever
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

The Vanity Fair" BGrlesdue Com
pany played 10 a crowded house at The
Grand last night. and all the good
things that preceded the attraC-
ton We're verified. y host OF pretty
girls, gorgeous costumes ana beautiful
scenery, great features IN themselves,
formed an excellent array Of clever
novel specialties. and The performance
was decidedly clean and refined.
The performance opened with a
Winter Carnival" and concluded with
another buriesque. entitled, "Creme de
Menthe." OF particular note was thu
bicycle turn by Ralph G.. JohnStone.
The musical c0ens" Farrell and Tay
lor. We're very much the real thing. and
the gymnast!c and aCrobIt!c exhibition
OF Newell and Shcvctt has seldom been
eVualled. Vanity. Fair will conclude
its engagement with matinee and eve
ming performances Today. Il will
likely draw crowded houses.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
BRIEF MENTIONINGS.
Events in and About the City Given il,
Il Nutshell.

IL Nul~lItlI
Republican caucus tonight
Mainees at both theatres to-day.
Opera House tonight : Natural
Gas"
Grand Opera House o-night-"van-
ity Fair"
Young mems meeting will be held at
the !. ". c. A building this evening AZ
SoclOck
The boys Of the Majestic Club gave n
stag" social at their rooms, on Market
street. last night. and II vas Il treat for
all fortunate enough TO receive invita-
lions.
TIE Welsh singers gave concert in
Bellaire LAST night 10 Il packed hIIsc.
after which the company cane to
Wheeling. They will remain here until
their concert Monday evening. and to-
night will he their 1rst of night for
several weeks. They are ut the Mcclure.
The directors OF the Wheeling
STAMPING Company have elected OIL
GERS for the year. Mr.. A. W. PAUL. jr..
wasscleCtel secretary and general man
aGay. and succeeds his father, the late
4. ". PAUL. Mr.. George Woods was
elected secretary. and Mr. J.. E. Sands,
treasurer.
The two performances by The ltys-
tic MIdgets.' al the Opera House yes
terday afternoon and evening. drew
large audiences. This entertainment,
was for the benefit OF the Third Pres
byterian church building fund. and
Rev. r. r. Bigger. the pastor, stated
that 1t was decided financial success.
and very gratifying to all interested.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
Mr.. ROBINSON'S PLIGHT.
His Associates Watched" Him and
Then Came TO the Conclusion That
He Should be "knifcd'-Changcs ut

Then Came TO the Conclusion That
He Should be "hnifcd'-Changcs ut
the La Belle.
The directors OF the La Belle Iron
Works remembered their retiring presi-
dent. Mr.. Cecil \. Robinson. Thursday
morning, by presenting him with 4
handsome gold watch and chain and
sod handled knife. The presentation
was made by Mr. 4. J. Clarke, in be-
half OF the directors, and was accom-
panied with expressions OF esteem felt
Tor the recipient. The affair occurred
shortly before the adjournment OF a
session held by the board.
There was no election to fill the va
cancy caused by the retirement OF Mr..
Robinson, who assumes charge OF the
tin plate combines mills in this sec
ton which embraces the local mills
and those at Washington, Pa. and
Cambridge. O. Mr.. John +. Wright,
the present secretary. as stated before.
will in all probability succeed Mr.. Rob
5insOn, and for the secretarysh!p the
names OF H. e. FranZheini and Walter
Z. Beswick have been mentioned. Mr..
Beswick has had charge OF the mills
shipping for years.
In connection with changes at the La
Belle. the Register made the erroneous
statement that AIR. George Hannah
as general manager. Mr. Hannah is
connected with the tin mill, and there
was no occasion for the Registers
h-1nL-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
LII Clerk EnherIsnn.s Onlcr

Yesterday in Clerk Iobertson's office,
the following transfers OF real estate
We're recorded:
Deed made January u. 1895, by Al
bertha Sattlcr and husband. TO Anton
Kern: consideration. S9e5: transfers let
Il IN John McLure's addition.
Decd made October ). 1898; by Elise
Scheller TO klbcrtina Sattlcr: Cousid-
eratiCu, H9j: transfers interest In the
estate OF Conrad Schclier. deceased.
\ marriage liCseHSc WAS issued TO
Stephen Speher. aged twenty-five, OF
Mirgo Junction, and Katrina Klubu-
car, aged twenty-five OF Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

The result of Thursdays election
was as big a surprise 10 Mayor-elect
Andrew Il. Sweeney as II was TO any
Republican. He said TO an Intelligent
Ger reporter yesterday afternoon that
he made n careful survey OF the situa-
ton "Wednesday night, and had come 10
the conclusion that he would win out
over Mayor Butts by so majority. He
never dreamed OF getting 1904 major
ity. He acknowledged that his cleo
tom was due to the very large number
OF Republicans who supported him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
Two Grand Tours of Mexico

run In connection with Gates justly cell
ebratcI tours. comprising the most COM
pletc and comprehensive Itinerary OF
old Mexico that has over been arranged.
will leave Wheeling via Baltimore &
Ohio railroad Monday, January l6. and
Friday. February 10, 1899. The trains
viii be composed OF the very best equip
ment. and will be under the personal SUI
pCrvisiou OF Mr.. Gates. Each tour will
cover about thirly-hve days. and the
rate will he 1926, which includes all cx-
pcnses. For full particulars address D.
L. and Randolph Stnlnaker, 30 Twelfth
street. or T. G. Burke. passenger and
ticket agent, b. X o.. Wheeling, W. Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
TO CANVASS THE VOTE.
The Newly Elected Council Is Called
TO Meet This Afternoon.

The newly elected city council viii
meet this afternoon at eco o'clock in
the chamber of the second branch. city
building. for The purpose Of canyasslng
the vote cast at the election OF Thurs
day. The branches will first meet sep
arately, and then go into joint session
for the canvassing OF the votes.
For president, OF the second branch.
two names have been suggested. Mr.
James 2. Maxwell.of the Seventh ward.
and Mr. w. 3, McMechen. OF the Th!ri..
ward. Mr.. Maxwell was president OF
the second branch from 1895 TO 1891. and
made an excellent presiding officer. SIR.
McMechen is new member OF council.
but his supporters claim lie has high
qualifications as 4 presiding officer.
The meeting was first called for .
o'clock this afternoon. but was changed
10 SEQ last night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

This afternoon and Tonight. AZ the
Opera House, Edward Givar6 will APP
pear in Donnelly & Glrard's Natural
Gas" assisted by an excellent company
Of comedians. singers. dancers and
pretty girls. Natural Gas" Is the fun
niest and best comedy produced in
years. 1t is overlooking with special
ties. and combines all the latest musical
successes. Every artist has been en-
gagged with view TO adaptabIlity IN
the respective roles OF the play. Every
thing has been created 10 please the
ear and eye. nothing coarse or rude Is
embodied in Il: only that which Is good,
clean wholesome fun. and plenty OF 1t,
The company is deservcdly called an
all-star cast. Special matinee prices
will be - and 30 cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

and hall the tongue was affected. ] sent
and got 4 bottle OF DR.. Grcenc's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy, and she began 10
take itandin one weeks time She was quite
lot better, and she continued gaining
and now she has Just finished the fourth
bottle, ard am happy TO sayi SO much
improved she can help me about ny
work, can wasl. The dishes as well as
before she had it, and her hand and foot
is real quiet and she is almost entirely
cured"
Ii your child is sick. try this grand
remedy, DR.. Grecnc's Nervura. the pre-
scription OF the famous DR.. Greene, IS
West 18th ST., New YORK City, and re-
member that lie can be consulted With
out charge, personally or BY writing.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

The cleaning and dycIng hrm OF T.
Strff & Son are located at the old stand.
No. 1919 Market street. where they make
n speciality In the cleaning. dysInE.
pressing and repairing OF gcntlemcn'H
clothing. old suits cieaRcA dyed. re-
bound, refined and repaired to look
equal TO new al small cost Also
plumes and tips cleaned, coIoged and
Curled on short notice Il; +. StrId IL
Sons. lli9 Market street. opposite
SChenk & Sons Meat store. S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
PERSONAL NOTES.
Going and Coming Of Whcclin:
People and Visitors.

People aud Visitors.
W. c. Morton. OF ParkersOurg, is a
guest o: the Howell.
In tho city yesterday.
Col, Joseph McDermOtt. OF Morgan
town, Is at the McLurc.
II. ZMliken and c. Z. Citizens were
WelIsburGcIss In town yesterday,
Messrs. Eugene and Frank Pari;es, OF
New York city, are visitors at the
Phillips residence on the South Side.
Mr.. Harry 7. Waidner. OF the firm OF
Henderson. I.in,h!cum & Co. Baltimore.
Is visiting his uncle, Mr.. John Frew. on
Fourteenth street.
Arthur s. Potter. OF Moundsvillc: G..
+. CreckmGre. c. Randolph. {. w.
Stewart. anil W. G. Wilson. OF Sisters
vile, were registers at the Windsor last
night.
Mr.. John y. Goodwin. wife and two
sons. Carey and Fred. OF Newark. O..
are visiting Mr.. Goodwin's sister Mrs.
Mary L. Cnnncl. at No. t6 Virginia
street, Island.
W. V. Higgins and w. A. Scott, sales
men FOR thn Wheeling Pottery Com
pany, left yesterday on trips for this
concern. NJ. Higgins going 10 Maine
ana Mr.. scott going to Mississippi ter
rliory.
". c. Iinran and George Parshall are
sistersvillc people At the Stnmm. Mr.
Uagan yesterday closed deal with
Buffalo. y. y, capitalists. by which he
Transferred a 60O-acrc block OF oil land
at scio.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
DREADFUL ST. VIFUS DANCE.
Hlrs. Lewis Daughter Was
Most Terribly Afflicted.
Parents Should Study This
Case and Wonderful Cure.
Dr.. Greene's Ner7urn the Remedy Which
Made This Marvellous Cure.

Mrs. Jacob ". Lewis, Lisbon Falls,
Me-, SAYS g feel i, my duty 10 write OF
the great benefit Dr.. Grcene's Ncrvura
blood and nerve remedy has been 10 my
daughter, Amy. She was taken down with
that dreadful disease, 81. Nitus Dance. It
affected one hall of her body and her right,
side, and she was so bad she could not
dress herself. nor comb her hair: in fact,
she could no; use her hand nor foot and
her feet were in constant motion all the
time. There was drawing OF the mouth
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
Che J,Mlliaencrr
ONCE: % aud . !. Fourteenth Street.


NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
- Per Cent Off-Alexander-Eish Page.
lnvestments-Sent for Leanet-Th!rd
Page
Women Must Take it-Second Page.
Opera HoGse-The Players.
For Sale Household Furniture
Wanted-Giri for Kitchen Work.
Make Your Money Earn Money.
\ Cruise-H. +. Behrens Co.
Iost-A Pocketbook.
For Saie-Fioward Hazlett
List OF Letters.
Administrators sale-H. c. Richards.
Startling. but True-Geo. ". Shook &
Co.-E!ghth Page.
Begins TO-tay-Geo. E. sutel & Co
Fifth Page.
Jlc Fleece Lined Underwear for 25c-Nc-
Faddea's-Second Page.
Womar's Easter Herald-Third PAGE.
Dissolution and Closing Out Sale-kratt,
Frank & Co.
Grocery for Sale.
New. Fresh and Pure Drugs-Goetze
Drug Store.
Weather Strips-Geo ". Johnson's Sons.
Surety BondS-Mfred PAUL.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
THE FESTIVE SLOT
Machine is No More in Wheeling.
Mayor Butts Order Observed.

NNayUF BUIIs UfUtF UU>tINtu.
The festive slot machine is no more
In Wheeling. Yesterday morning.
Mayor Butts issued an order directing
Chief OF Police Bennett 10 see that all
saloons having these machines discon-
tinue their use. The limit was O'Clock
last evening. and when the police Off
GERS went on an inspecting tOur Of the
saloons at that hour they found the Of
Tending mechanism MAS no longer in
evidence About 100 OF these machines
We're running in this city. and it Is said
they represented an expenditure OK at
least $1,000 by the saloonisls and cigar
men.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
Dropped q Lig!ltcA Lamn.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. Jan. 21.-AGncs
Louise o'Nenl sister OF Col c. T.
O'Neili. was burned 10 death to-day.
She dropped a lighted lamp. which ex-
plcded. setting her clothing on fire.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in SIX hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure. II
is great surprise or account OF its cx-
ceed!nc promptness tn relieving pain In
bladder, kidneys and back, In male or
female. Relieves retention OF water al
mos: Immediately II you want quick
relief and cure this Is the remedy. Sold
by Z. II. List, druggist. Wheeling. W.
Va tl,Sy
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
RUN ON PANTS.
$1,000. reduced from 50. 90.

5000. reduced from $500.
S1.uN. reduced from $500.
Nlndc to order OH short notice. These
elegant Wool rrouscriug~ are great
bargains. and cannot be replaced en-
ccpt ut u mick higher figure.
&. HESS IL SONS.
Fashionable TnilOrs and Furni-hers.
f3Sf AMI 1898 Market Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
Il. 4 o. Train 100 to Ran Daily

on and after Saturday. January q,
train lG5. Cincinnati and ST. Louis eX-
press. will run daily and will not be held
in Pittsburg until 1850 >. IN. on Sat
urlaIs. rs here:OtoEe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

Second branch-James p. Maxwell.
George ". Bradbury. ". p. Megrai..
Number OF yotes-Five.
Eighth Ward.
FRS. branch-F'red c. Williams,
William Knoke
Second branch-.h. e. Marschner. Ed
ward Ratciiffe, Otto KGibitzer, Richard
W. Miller.
Number OF votes-Six.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
5ae zpb Golfers. 5ae Sub ezetsfes..
We We Set a Pace,

Forthe next two weeks, until FEBRUARY 6, when we
shall take inventory, that II beat any selling we have
ever DONE We want the stocks ip every depart
nlent down to the very lowest ebb, and to getthem
there we've cut and crosscut prices all along the line.
You never bought our high grade qualities for so little
as'were offering them now. Every day will have
its special attractions 800 Mems overcoats yet to
be cleaned up.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
10000,

We have fitted more than twenty
Thousand pairs of Spectaclcs. giving lis
Il record and experience uucqualled by
any other opticiun IN West Virginia.
satisfaction guaranteed.
JACOB w. GHI'BB. Opticiau.
No. 1906 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

AmerIcan.-Red Star. White Star.
CmNrd. Freuch-North German Lloyd
and Anchor lines.
j. G. TOMLINsoN Agent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
CAUCUS TONIGHT.
Republican Members OF Council
will Agree on Candidates
FOR THE SEVERAL OFFICES.

The First Branch Caucusscd last
Night for Clerk aud Chose Thomas
o. Brien, jr.-NIectinss of the Sew.
cral Ward Delegates Held. at
Which Each Decided Upon What It
Would go Alter" in the Main Cau-
Gus Tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

DR.. EulrS Cough Syrup has am
enormous sale. u 10 the best remedy FOR
colds and coughs. and ID pleasant to
take, % cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

At the Thomson ". E. church, Island,
tomorrow morning. Rev. J. Wesley
Hill. OF Fostoria, Ohio, will preach.
DE-. Hill is a noted pulpit orator, and
the announcement that he breaches
here will no doubt attract a very large
congregation. He VIII be assisted at
this service b. Prof. Hudson. the sing
ing evangelist. The evening service
viii be conducted by Prof Hudson.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28

The protraCted meetings at the First
Christian church will begin Sunday.
February ). The pastor will be as
sisted by Mr.. Albert B-llingham. OF
Worcester. Mass, as singing evangel
list. who will conduct the music and
sing inspiring solos after each service.
he will be aided by the church choir.
Mr.. Belliusham. as 4 conductor OF niu-
sic he's few equals. The church will
hold preparatory meetings in the lee
ture room on Wednesday. Thursday
and Friday evenings o. next week. The
public IS cordially Invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-28
Oar $500 OYercoats now Ss.75.
Oar $500 Overcoats now s5.S.
Our $1,000 oyercoats now $3.50.
Orr Sl2.oo 0yerceats now 5000.
Our $500 Overcoats now Sll.S.
OR $4,000 Overcoats now $500.

Boys and Chldren's Overcoats and Refers propor-
tionatey low. Drop in as often as you can. It'll
pay you But one price, with a money back guar
antee