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TROUBLE PROMPTS SUICIDE.
John Hockemeyer Kills Himself at
His Home.

John Hockemeyer, well-known Mason
and Grand Army man. committed suicide
yesterday morning at his home, 719 Sixth
Street northwest. by shooting himself in
the mouth with a pistol. Dependency
resulting from i'll health and worry over
business affairs are said to have been the
reasons for the deed. Mr.. Hockemeyer had
been Z sufferer from rheumatism ever since
the Civil War, and during the last three
years had been totally disabled, having
been unable to walk without assistance.
During the past week or two he had been
complaining Of feeling especially bad. and
the greater part of the time was much
depressed in mind, but he did not intimate
that he contemplated taking his life.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Hockemeyer as
sisted her husband TO a lounge and left
him to attend to her house work AT about
1915 O'Clock, while in the basement, she
heard a pistol shot and proceeding TO Mr..
Hockemeyer's room found him dead.
Coroner Carr was notified and issued a
certificate of death from suicide. Mr..
Hockemeyer for the past few months had.
in addition to his i'll health, business
cares 10 try him. For five or six years
the building at 7l9 Sixth Street, which was
0NtttQ Dl i1OIhtLlttEEr nau DGEu the
headquarters OF a number OF well known
local clubs. The Business Mems Club
occupied the house until recently, when
Mr.. Hockemeyer's liquor license was re-
yoked.
Mr.. Hockemeyer was veteran of the
civil war and saw long and honorable ser
vice from the early part of the conflict un-
til its close lie enlisted in the First New
York Cavalry, Company l.. He was with the
until the close of the war, having been in
about twenty-five battles. He was in the
Valley OF Virginia, under Sheridan. and
participated in both battles at Winchester
He reached the rank of sergeant before
the close Of the war II was while in the
service that he contracted the rheuma-
tism from which he suffered during the
remainder of his life. He was a member
of Lincoln Post G. a. r. Immediately
after the war be came to Washington.
About twenty years ago he opened q
large retail grocery store at the corner OF
Ninth Street and Florida Avenue. Later
he moved to the corner of Fourth and o
Streets. where he continued ia the gro
cery business.
Ten years ago he purhased the house in
which he died and for about three years
conducted a coifee-roasting business, af-
ter which he turned his home into a club
house. He was well known In Washing
ton and is highly spoken of by all who
knew him. He is said to have been ex-
ceptionally kind hearted. He was a Ma
son of prominence. having been identified
with local branches of the fraternity. He
was member of Lebanon Lodge, no. z,
i. A A. NJ; Eureka Lodge, No. a. The
Eastern Star, Almas Temple. Mystic
Shrine, and DeMolay Commandery,
knights Templar.
Mr.. Hockemeyer was born In Brinkham.
Germany, and came TO this country while
quite young. He had no children. His
wife was Miss Gundling.
The times., 1899-08-22

out of diseased or enfeebled condition
of the delicate female organs When
these conditions are removed, and vital
ity and elasticity given to the organs of
motherhood, it frequently follows that
the home is gladdened by the coming of
a healthy, happy infant.
There is no other medicine that will
do as much for women as DR.. Pierce's
Fayorite Prescription. 1t dries up disa-
greeable drains, allays Inflammation,
heals liberation, cures female weak
ness, and establishes the delicate wom-
anly organs in a state of perfect health
and vigor
There is no alcohol, opium or other
narcotic ia Favorite Prescription"
ANY sick woman may consult DR.. R.
V. Pierce, of Buffalo, n. V, by letter,
free. Every letter is held as strictly
private and sacredly confidential.
u had been a sufferer from uterine trouble for
about three years having two iniscarriages in
that time. and the doctors that consulted said
would have to 90 through operation before I
could give birth to living children" writes Mrs.
Blanche f. Evans, OF Parsons Luzerne Co. Pa.
When about 10 give up in despair / saw the
thought / would give il a trial as last resort.
bought bottle of Dir, Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription, and after taking it felt better than I
had for wears After taking four and half bot
four months old and has not had day Of sick
ness. cannot say too much in praise of Dr..
Pierces Favorite Prescrii <on.p
DIR. Pierces Pellets are a boon to
women of constipated habit.
The times., 1899-08-22
ArrIvnIs nj the Hotels.

Normandie-G. C. Urquhart, Pittsburg; Capt.
r. IL. Savage, Camp Meade.
Cochran-W. Noseiey. Richmond; W Jusley,
Chicago; V. A. Little Georgia.
WellngtoE-H- ". Warren, Phiadelphia:
James G. SITadiiug Philadelphia
Ebbitt-D. Cunningham. Philadelphia; r. Full
er. louisville; J. Evans, Ohio. J. Brady, Peters
burg, Va; J. Hehte. New York
Wiilard'-NoTman Findlay. New York.
Shogeham-A Strong. Manchester. Vt; G..
Phillips and A. d. WhittinSer, New York; j..
Lowe. Chicago.
Raleigh. Curtis, Chicago; c. Lee. New York;
F. Thomas, Bowling Green. Ky; C. Lertz. Knox
vile, Tenn; NJ. G. Nlione, Lexington Ky.
Arlington. Catlin and c. Barter, New York;
J. Thompson. s. Louis; L. Jeifries. philadelphia
Ven Feerler and G. L. Retal, Kiel. Germany
Metropolitan. Hayes New York; e. oliver,
New Orleans. r Ware Unioatowu, Ala; T.
Kenny, Utica. y. Y
National-J J. Pionsky, New York; F. Wis
sig. Baltimore; : Patterson. Raleigh, y. CT;
J. Altar. philade' pisia; ]. G. Pyde, Boston
ST. James-C. W Ward. Richmond; j. Conaty,
Taunton. Mas; =. b. SPRINGS, NeN York; =
Levy, Alabama; T. c. Charm, Philadelphia; W.
FlaheIty, New Orleans.
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FINDS ETERNAL REST.
Abraham BiIdman Commits Suicide
by Inhaling Gas.

be oass
Abraham Bildman, twenty-seven years
old, and who conducted clothing bust
ness at 1246 Seventh Street northwest,
ended his life Sunday night by ilIuminat-
ing gas. Dependency, resulting from i'll
health, was the direct cause of the deed,
He had been suffering from stomach and
heart trouble and was under the care of a
physician Sunday night he went to bed
in his room over the store at about 8
O'Clock. His wife retired in another room
and did not suspect anything wrong until
yesterday morning at about 6:30 o'clock.
She noticed a strong odor of gas and i'm
mediately investigated, finally going to her
husbands room. The window and tran
som over the door were closed, and on
the bed her husband was lying, apparently
dead. She summoned neighbors, who
found that Bildman was still breathing,
but he died before doctor could reach
his bedside.
During the last two or three
weeks he seemed very respondent and ac-
eording TO the statements of his neigh
bors did not appear to be in his right
mind.
About two weeks ago he went to Bay
Ridge, and while there told friend that he
was tired of life and Gespaired of ever get
tlHS peltei. fAuuSu " hI-uSdAtu MS DuSl-
ness had worried him for some time past
and it is thought the combination of troub-
les led him to end his life.
The deceased was a son of Joseph Bid
man. of 1407 Sixth Street, northwest who
is retired merchant.
It was said by friends of the deceased
that he owned the building in which he
conducted his business and possessed other
property. The store was present from his
father.
The deceased entered the clothing bust
ness about four years ago and was pros
porous up to within the last year. wife
and two children, one three years old and
the other an infant four months old, sur
Wv hin,
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Death Not Due 10 injuries.

Coroner Carr conducted an inquest at the New
Jersey Avenue police station yesterday moruing
to investigate the circumstances surrounding the
death OF John Tinney, coiored, who died at
Freedman's Hospital Saturday afternoon. II was
thought at the tiIae of the mans death that it
was due injuries received several days previous
during an encounter with joseph Hall. also
colored Subsequently an autopsy developed that
the cause OF death tuberculosis. 1t also show
ed that the injuries received in the fight were
slight When these facts were made known 10
the jury verdict was returned generating
Hall. Hall is at present in Jail, where he was
renanded to await trial on charge Of ASSAULT
ard battery preferred BY Iinney few days after
the assault. The charge will new be prosecuted
by Policeman Hanley, OF the Third prccinct, who
arrested Hall.
The times., 1899-08-22
A Petition i'm Bankrnptey.

petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed
yesterday by Clarence A. Hartman. who gives
his occupation as the manager Of printing
company. The petitioner lists his liabilities at
$2s, ga 10. and his assets at Sl20 The latter
consists of desk valued at Sl2 chairs 81 letter
press -. and clothing. sl09. The creditors named
and the amounts OF Indebtedness are A. F.
Devendorf, promisSory notes, $3.50; Woodward
& Lothrop, promisSory notes, 800; Thomas w
Cadick, open account. sl40; Fink Brothers &
Co, Baltimore ss.25; II. s. Pold & Co., Balti
more, 1925; Wyman l.. Cole twenty-nine prom
issory notes for SO each, S725; Thomas D. Cad
ick, partnership debt. $4,000. and Martin C.
Walker, promissory note at the National Capt.
tai Bank, of this city, 1000. This note, it is
said, made in September 1898, and should
be paid by Thomas ID. Cadick at the expiration
of one year.
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The Mortnlfty Record.

The following deaths were reported to the
Health Office yesterday:
Mary DIVER, 30 years; Hezekiah Smith, 65
years; Mary Connolly, 5s years; Francis Me
Caifrey, IS years; Annie Bank Mcdonald, 5S
years; Edward Wye. 50 years; Elizabeth 0pey
81 years; James Gallager, 81 years; Joseph l.
Coomlfs. 50 years; Ruftin Urquhart a years;
james MeCondach, - years; Mary johnson, IS
years; Annie Johnson. 80 years; Charles Otto
Kraus, sr., 80 years; James T. Winston, q
years. Mamie Kincaid Watt. - years; Sophia
Jacfson. - years: Helen Adela Turner. Is years;
Maud Jackson, u years; William Washington,
years; Clinton c'uran. years; Abner NARROW,
3 years; William NJ. Cammack, > years; Charles
Hill l year; Aethia Carter Beail, / year; Jen-
ME Riddle year; urselana Lee. II months; Ben
Ferguson, nontls Lillian NJ. Poore, 5 months;
Elsie Ford, 5 months; George Stuart, 4 months;
Herbert F. Harrison, months; infant OF Eliza
beth Pryor, u days; George William Delay, !
days Ernest Leon Gray, days; infant OF Cath
crime Morgan, hours.
The times., 1899-08-22
Protest Against a railroad.

Louis P Shoemaker has written a letter TO the
District Comnissiontr; protesting against the
moving OF the railroad tracks en- Brightwood
Avenue Mr.. Shoemaker questions the legal right
of the railroad company to relocate its tracks
and states that the undertaking should not be
commenced until the roadway has been widened.
He also suggests that the Commissioners should
have a personal representative OF the ground dur
ing the construction OF the road in order that
the interests of the taxpayers may be properly
looked after. The writer says that, in his opin-
tire street with electricity in order TO furnish
protection to pedestrians and the drivers of
vehicles
The times., 1899-08-22
The Hubbard school Building.

The new school building which is in course
OF erection on Kenyon. between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth Streets, will be f-nown hereafter as
the Hubbard School building, in honor OF the
late Gardiner G. Hubbard. The name OF the
school was suggested by Commissioner Ross to
his associates several days ago and finally
adopted yesterday. Mr.. Hubbard was well known
throughout the country for his scientific research
es and as a public benefactor- For years before
his death Mr. Hubbard president of the Nl-
tional Geographic Society of this city. and was
always interested in educational movements The
building will he ready for occupancy early next
sprinr and Will have cost when finished 81, 500
Ii will be two stories high and viii contain eight
The times., 1899-08-22
Personal Mention.

Attorney William j. lambert, accompanied by
Mrs. Lambert, Miss Elizabeth Lambert, and Mas
ter Arthur German Lambert, left the city yes
terday for Oakland, Md, where they will spend
the remainder of the summer with Mr.. Lambert
father, Tallmadge A. Lambert -. MIR. J. ID.
OConnell. of the Treasury Bureau of Sta
tistics has gone to Atlantic City. Mr..
oConnell has been in poor health for several
months and his friends sincerely hope that he
will be benefited by his vacation and return to
Washington in good health in a few weeks.
The times., 1899-08-22
Democratic pubiishers Meet.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Democratic National Publishing Company was
held yesterday at the Office of Blair Lee in the
Fendal Building. A majority of the stock was
represented either in person or by proxy, and
the election of directors resulted as follows:
Blair Lee Maryland; Cotter T. Bride, District
of Columbia; John Devine, Nebraska; Arthur S.
Brown, District Of Columbia, and Charles A.
Douglass District of Columbia. The directors
also organized by the choice of the following
officers: Blair Lee, President; George A. La
mar, of Washington, Secretary, and Edwin A.
Newman, Treasurer. The company will continue
to publish 'The National Watchman.''
The times., 1899-08-22
A General Court-Marti,I.

A general court-martial has been ordered 10
convene at Fort Mytr. Va, for the trial Of srel,
persons as may be brought before it. The detail
for the court IS: Major Henry Jackson. Third
Cavalry; Capt. Francis IT, Hardie, Third Cavalry
Capt. James D. Glennan. assistant surgeon. c. ;.
a; Capt John B. Mcdonald, Third Cavalry:
First Lieut.. Erwin L. Phillips Third Cavalry
Second Lieut. Robert r. Wallach, Third Cavalry :
Second Lieut. Goodwin Ordwsy, Third Cavalry
First Lieut.. Francis J. Rooster. squadron adiu-
tant. Third Cavalry, Judge advocate.
The times., 1899-08-22
No tppronriation

Comptroller Traceweil, of the Treasury, de-
cdes that there is no appropriation for the Treas
ury Department itself which be used for
the expenses of an exhibit of that department
at Paris. The expenses OF whatever exhibit is
made will have TO be paid out of the general
appropriation for the exhibit of this country at
the big fair. The decision, it is thought will
apply TO ali other departments of the Govern
ment except in a few specific cases.
The times., 1899-08-22
INSTALLATION of Officers.

The officers of Columbia Typographical Union,
No. 101, chosen at the annual election held in
June, were installed at the meeting held sun
day afternoon. The annual reports submitted by
the secretary and treasurer show the organization
TO be in a prosperous condition. Resolutions
thanking the Secretary of Agriculture and Prot
Willis Moore. of the Weather Bureau, for having
the wages of the printers in that department in
creased from $500 TO 81 per day were Unanimous
ly adopted. Resolutions expressing sympathy tor
the miners in the Coeur d'Alene district were
also passed
The times., 1899-08-22
New church ON cnpitoI Hil1.

The German Baptist Brethren will soon erect
new church building Capitol Hill. The site
faces the park at the corner Of North Carolina
Avenue and Fourth Street southeast. The edifce
will be two stories, of Indiana limestone and
brick, and win cost $4,000. The style of archi-
lecture will be Gothic.
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Appointed chief clerk.

n. G. Martin has been appointed Chief Of
the Military Division of the Office Of the Auditor
for the War Department to succeed Col ]. c.
Baxter who died short time ago. Mr.. Martin
has been acting chief since Colonel Baxter's
death. Mr. Martin is from New York, and has
been clerk of class T.
The times., 1899-08-22
struck by a street Car.

In attempting to cross the tracks OF the George
town and Tenleytown Railway. at Tenleytown,
about las o'clock yesterday afternoon, Mrs Rosa
car No I3 northbound and sustained injuries
about the head and body which il is thought
are of a serious nature She was removed 10 the
home of Thomas Darcy, at Tenleytown and at
tended by DR. Chappell. Later she was sent
TO her home at Chevy Chase Car y. l3 was
in charge of Conductor Frank Angel and Motor
man John Burrows. Witnesses stated that no
blame was attached to either of them
The times., 1899-08-22
A Letter From Governor sayers.

A letter was received at the District Building
yesterday addressed to Commissioner Wight,
from Governor Sayers of Texas. acknowledging
the receipt Of the contribution OF $1,000 sent
to him last week Governor Sayers writes in his
ample to meet future contingencies and that the
work OF collecting relief for the food sufferers
may cease
The times., 1899-08-22
A Jury of Apprai.ement.

In the matter Of the extension Of Street,
between Twenty and Decatur Streets, jus
tice Clabaugh yesterday directed the United
States Marshal for the District of Columbia to
summon the following TO act as jury of ap-
praiseTnent OF benefits and damages: James p.
Wilett. James F. Oyster, Harry B. Parke, Glenn
ent w. Howard Frank X Raymond, Charles
Worthington, and William s. Knox
The times., 1899-08-22
AMI1srMENrs TonAY-

Kernan's-The Gay Girls of Gotham; afternoon
and evening.
Chevy Chase Lake-High diving and trick
swimming.
Glen SiiGo-Amusements.
Glen Echo Park-Band concert.
Excursion to Marshall Hall. steamer Manchester,
today at 10 a. M, 2:30 and $50 p.
Excursion to River View, steamer Samuel j.
Pentz today, 10 a. ni., 2:l5 and 6:l5 p. m.
Excursion to Colonial Beach, steamer Pentz,
a. IN. today.
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday TO Isaac
L. Warner, Luray. Va. and Mabel C. Huffman,
Rileysville, Va; George Brown and Victoria Lo-
gan: Guy E. Mitchell and Madaline A. Blandy;
George Hamilton, Alexandria, and Rose Edwards.
District of Columbia; Arthur Hooper and Jewell
A. Dix both Of Baltimore; Isaiah Beverly and
Emma Fisher; Daniel Z. Creek and Ella c. Mar
low
The times., 1899-08-22
Police Promotiona

The District Commissioners. upon the reeor.
mendation of Major Sylvester. Chief Of police
have promoted Private c. f. F. Flather from
class l 10 class ,, vice c. E. James deceased
and have appointed David W Combs private OF
/ class ], vice Flather, promoted
The times., 1899-08-22
Injured by n bursting syphon.

George W. Green, thirty-eight years old. en-
tered Emergency Hospital last night with blood
flowing from wound in his temple. He said
settler syphon had exploded and that a piece
were required to sew up the Iaceration in his
head
The times., 1899-08-22
Hids for Plumbing.

Bids were opened at yesterday at the Dis
trict Building for making the necessary repairs
in the plumbing system on the Sumner School
building Proposals presented by : $
Shedd 4 Bro 50, SIS: William Rqthwell, IS, 40;
Ed j. Hannah, s. ,997, and James Nolan q Son,
e.
The times., 1899-08-22
MIR. and Mrs. Bnrnes Go Home.

Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes of st. Louis, who we're
taken into custody by the police on Saturday
night for examination into their mental condition,
were sent to their home in st. Louis yesterday
afternoon. They examined at the First pre-
cinct station Sunday morning and were pronounc-
ed sane
The times., 1899-08-22
Suit for Maintenance pi.mi.sed.

The suit of Margaret A. Grady against her hus-
band, Michael F. Grady, for maintenance, was
dismissed yesterday by Justice Clabaugh, sitting
in equity. 1t was shown that the defendent had
answered the complaint, but that the petitioner
had failed to make replication.
The times., 1899-08-22
Childless people

Childless people
, often drift apart.
The wife seeks to
. sa ii sly her heart
craving, by society,
always roamin &
with a hungry heart. "
The husband finds
the home duh and
goes to the club. The
happiest homes are
those which echo to
the love and laughter
of childish voices.
The condit ii O IL s
which preclude moth
erhood are often REM
a1iahla Thar rvS,Yr,
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in AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Movements of warships.

The cruiser New Orleans yesterday reported her
arrival at Santo Domingo.
The Machias reported her arrival at San juan
She win be used to distribute supplies along the
coast of Porto Rico TO the storm sufferers
The times., 1899-08-22
The Dewey Horne Fnnh.

Treasurer Roberts, OF the Dewey Home Fund
yesterday morning received a check for S259 nom
the san Francisco Jockey Club The total aur0unr
received to date is something over $4,000.
The times., 1899-08-22
Waived n Hearing.

George H. Tiehenor, charged with false pre-
lenses waived a preliminary hearing in Police
Court yesterday and gave bond for his appear
The times., 1899-08-22
THE SUN AND MOON

Highest temperature yesterday, D. .o4
Lowest temperature yesterday, a. .61
The times., 1899-08-22
BY HER HUSBANDS HAND
Mrs. Lulu Collins Shot and Sc
riOusly Wounded.

She Is Said 10 BE the Victim of Long
Continued III Treatment-Reproof
Neighbors Hear Screams and Think
Murder Is Being Done.
The times., 1899-08-22
PHASES OF THE MOON FOR AUGUST.

sun rose. 500 AN. Sun SETS. s6:46 p,
Moon rises. :24 PM. Noon sets. .......
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The weather Pred.ct,on.
TEMPERATURE.

Showers and thunder storms Tuesday not
quite SO warm Wednesday generally fair; fresh,
southerly winds, becoming variable.
The times., 1899-08-22
Uncle Sam Don't Wear

a Truss, but he carries the 4i-
~ Cushion Truss AL over the United
States Men, women, ard children
wear and like them The lir Cushion Pad holds
h1h comfort hSthlng else will Consultation
and two weeks trial free. Ofice parlors wait-
ing and consultation rooms On the same aoor
Catalogues free THE RORICR AIR CUSHION
TRUSS COMPANY. 1921 = 81 NV sd saor
Visit
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Gas lamps lit today y............7:52 PM
Arc lamps lit today. ay....................T:37 :37 PM
Naphtha lamps lit today. day...............7:S6 so PM
lncandeseent lamps lit today :35 PM.
Gas lamps out tomorrow. Observation-Disclosures ;2s AN.
Arc lamps out tomorrow. w...............4:44 AZ A. NJ.
Naphtha lamps out tomorrow. ............4:43 AN.
Incandescent lamps out tonori ow :43 AN.
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TIDE TABLE.
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide ...... .........2:3s AN. and 1902 P NJ.
High tide ....-...........S:37 AN. and 9:0S P NJ
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s. KANN, SONS 6 co.
5. KANN, SONS s. co.
Always Best of Everything Least Money.
The Busy Corner.
Our Third Rebuilding Sale.
WASH GOODS.
for the Least Money.

An energetic scholar will show marks his her
books Unreasonable and shopworn goods show the lack of
and push We don't propose fngema
the balance goodtree will find
barren weather wearabes as leafess
Of
or for
a he 10 y 55l
~~ ~~ ~
An Of hun1r
and
o%f
perfect foreign goods the cloth soft and f them you'll
a yard Now 49, .....~ ~ W
O. by
the W.
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Forcine Men DO work.

County OF shoshone, State OF Idaho s.:
John w. Glass. Dan Cribbles John Kelley.
Frank Custatson, and Frank shannon, first being
duly sworn, IN cath depose and say that they
are citizens OF the United States and OF the State
Of Idaha and are residents Of the town of
Burke; that on the afternoon OF May &c, A. D.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1899-08-16

There is more Catarrh in this sec
tion of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few years was supposed TO be
incurable. For great many years
doctors pronounced it local disease,
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment, pronounced itincura-
BILE. Science has proven catarrh to
be constitutional disease and there
fore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
factured by F. J. Cheney & Co ,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from 10
drops to a teaspoonful. It acts
directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case it
fails to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials. Address.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.