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but she would not steer. had the wheel
all night, until "a. m, Saturday. and
the captain and chief officer were In the
wheel house with me for thirteen hours.
During her all night battle with the
storm the steamer had come into the
wind again. At daylight Yarmouth Cape
was visible distant five miles. We tried
to get the boat of the wind again but she
would not steer and laid unmanageabls
and leaking badly. The water extin-
guishsd the fires and stopped the engine.
Listing heavily to port. the Monticello
commenced TO settle at eleven o clock
Saturday morning Lifts buoys were fur
nished the passengers, and boats were
made ready. The women were put in the
after boat. was In the boat helping
them to enter. Captain Harding was
standing near viewing the proceedings
when I last saw him.
This sta rboard boat was hauled to the
port side and launched from the first boat
davits. Five minutes after we pulled
away, the Monticello broke In two. The
forward part sank bow first ana the after
part stern first. saw the second boat I'LL
alongside. There were about seven in her
and i think the Monticsllo foundered be-
fore they cut clear. The third boat was
the zinc life boat. Tha. was also
launched from port davits and about
fifteen people were in her. They had oars
out and were lying near the Monticello.
did no see her after the steamer foun-
dered. We soudded for shore which was
reached In two hours with one man bail
ing. Near the land big ssa lifted the
boat high In the air and hurled with
dizzy rspddity against rock. smashing 1t
to fragments Tne next knew 1 was
scrambling on the shore.
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Dining
Room
Associates

Strong, indeed, are the attach
ments of association;-how we
would miss the sideboard or buf-
fet at dinner the repast would
seem incomplete without the
companionship of this silent
autocrat.
Art progress in furniture max
ing has worked marvels, and the
Buffet comes among the noted
subjects. Our Bullets and Serv-
ing Tables are gracefully model
led, and the quartered oak, so
beautifully figured, reveals its
richness in the deep golden fin
ish. The shelves, drawers and
compartments are planned to
suit modern requirements.
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the government Of Manchuria under Rus
sian protection. Russia will require the
names of all officials to be submitted to
her for approval Her proposals are tanta-
mount TO military occupation; and every
Chinaman realizes that Manohurih fs
lost 10 China.
increasing alarm is felt here at the
spread OF the insurrsction In the southern
provinces. No surprise would be caused
II Japan intervenes The trade and
financial outlook 10 very goomy.'
LITTLE FELLOWS WANT A HAND.
London, November 10 -''Serious fric-
tion has besn caused In the pence nego-
tiations in Pekin, says the Daily Malls
correspondent writing November 0. "by
Belgium, Denmark, Holland and Spain
clamoring to have o locus standi In any
important decisions. Russia and France
have supported their claims, which are
opposed by the powers. Belgium Is ec-
pecialiy importunate and intensely pro-
Russian.''
RUSSIANS LEAVING TIEN TSIN.
London, November 12.--"AIl the Rus
sian troops here" says despatch to the
Timea from lien Tsin, dated Novem Der
., fare being withdrawn"
THREE CHINAMEN EXECUTED.
EPekin, November 10.--A profound
Impression was produced upon the Ea-
tives at Pao Ting Flu by the execution
there OF the three officials, lien Yang,
provincial treasurer; Gen. Wei Shung
Kong and Col kiu, who were condemned
by the International court martial as
among those responsible for the massacres
there. They were beheaded and their
heads were EXPOSED on poles for day be-
fore burial.
IL Is possible. despite discrepancies,
that the foregoing offioials are Identical
with those referred to In a despatch to
the Associated Press from lien Tsin
dated November Q, which said;
"ring Yung, acting viceroy OF Chi LII,
the Tartar general, Qweio Heng and
Col. Wang Chau Me were shot at Pao
Ting Flu by order of the court martial. "
CHINA DECLINES.
Roma, November 12.-The Tribunn
publishes the following from its Pekin
correspondent:
LII Hung Chang and Prince Ching
have Informed me that the demands of
the powers for the punishment OF Prince
Tuan and the withdrawal from power OF
the Empress, are too humiiiating to be
accepted by the Chinese"
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SEWALL SHIP ASHORE.

London, November i2.-AccordinR to
the Hong Kong correspondent of the
Daily Mall, the American ship, Benjamin
Sswali, Captain A. M. Sewall, which
arrived at Hong Kong prior to-September
go, from Freemantle, which she left
August 8, was driven ashore during the
typhoon Friday night.
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GLASSES
AN D
WEAK
EYES.

Glasses are defense to weak eyes.
They ward off blindness. headaches,
and indistinct vision. They supply
what is lacking in the eyes. l make
a com bination which forms perfect
eye. At the slightest indication OF
weakness OF trouble. should be
pleased to have you consult with me.
1 VIII make a careful examination of
your eyes and fit them with glasses
that will be comfortable and bene-
fioial.
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CAPT. HARDING's BODY FOUND

CAPT. HARDING'S BODY FOUND
Yarmouth, N. S November 1l.-6 m.
The body of Captain Harding OF the
Monticello has been found at Pinokney s
Point, encircied with life belt, and
fully dressed. The features are slightly
bruised. An unknown body supposed to
be that OF a traveller for a western boot
an1 shoe firm, has bssn found at the
same placs with the bodies OF Elsie Nc
Donald, and Second Officer Murphy, re
covered yesterday.
Nineteen bodies in all have been given
up by the sea.
Verdict of accidental drowning was re-
turned at the inquest at Rockville.
GALE DYING DOWN.
Halifax, November 1.-THE heavy
blow which CAUSED the laundering of the
Monticello Ia gradually dying down and
local freight steamers are resuming their
trips.
Ihe steamer Halifax fcom Boston ar
rived tonight on time having left yestsr-
day afternoon, 1t was expected that the
Halifax might have came across some OF
the Monticello wreckage or picked up
survivors, but such was not the case and
those on board the Halifax Were surprised
to hear of the disaster The officers re-
port heavy seas on the trip, but no such
rough weather as the Monticello met with
whichsswould indicate that the st oTm did
net extend far out In the bay.
There was some anxiety today about the
steamer Prince Edward of the Dominion
Atlantic line, which makes weskly trips
between Halifax and Yarmouth, toucn.
Ing at shore p )ints. Her day of arrival
here is SUNDAY and her non-app ppsarance,
during this day, led to many inquiries
about her. But word was received this
evening that she was late in leaving and
,-a,s sa6 In haFhnr dnrlner tina haavN
blow, aud would not be due here until
tomorrow morning. The steamer Albert
for Bermuda ami Brldgewater, for
Bridgewater went down the harbor yes
terday, but both returned Immediately
owing to the heavy sea on. They sailed
today. Inc steamer Greotan WAS to have
left yesterday but remained in p1rt until
this morning. Tue American fishing
schooner Mamie q. Bohlin arrived 10
port this morning with her jib gone and
reports heavy weather No other vessels
have arrived in damaged condition
FLAGS Al HALF MAST.
Boston, November 1.-THE steamers of
the provincial lines which remained tieu
up at their docks today, tisw flags at half
maet In respect for the lost men OF the
steamer City of Monticello. Many of the
officers who were lost had many friends
here, both among sea -faring and bust.
ncbb Luchs 6ooN nAo 4AOPhAhS was
tally we'll known to patrons of the Yar-
mouth line for he sailed out OF this port
regularly. lie was taxing his brother
place during the latter's vacation
Miss Katherine +. Smith, the steward
ess. who was rescued lives In Lynn, and
there her mother, two sisters and
brother rejoice In ner safety. Only two
years ago, she was on board the steamer
Empress which sunk, all hands being
saved.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-02

The 'front.' Iron columns of the
new Zeigler store nave arrived
John Schlyer received another
car of Headers.
Brown and R1edel are re-Iaying
the side walk IN front of their store
An interesting game of baseball
was played here on Decoration day
between Hays and the Smokey hill
boys and was hotly contested. nip
and tuck. many good plays, and
the latter barely won by a acciden-
tai throw In the last inning.
. Under the auspices of the Sat
urday Afternoon Club the HAYS
City Library Association has been
formed. Their object is to start a
Circulating Library for the bene
fit of the public. As such libraries
hBve been established by Ladies
clubs in other towns the ladies of
this club are confident that success
vii. crown their efforts.
The easiest and most effective
method of purifying the blood and
1nvlgoratlng the system IS to take
DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers, htR
famous little pills for cleansing the
liver and bowels. j. c. Farley
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Arnold got in a lot more har
ness this week.
The Hays base ball bows drove
down to Victoria last Sunday and
got wholloped badly.
Johny Freese Is enjoying a new
S25 Edgemere bicycle from the
big Chicago Bicycle house. Sears,
Roebuck & Co. Write them for a
bicycle catalogue. New good bike
from S15 mp.
o E Atwood returned to his
Chicago home last Saturday tax
ing with him a car of stock and
houshold goods.
E w Bishop has sold his corn
farm in Hamilton township to Kea
gY of Ellis and viii 90 into the
stock business.
The new elevator reached It's full
height on Monday, and crowds
watched the men 10 the dizzy sky
mount those rafters. It looms up
and can be seen for miles in every
direction.
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Lots OF new wagons now begin
to snow up on cur streets, getting
ready for harvest.
Mrs. FIetchers lecture last Satur
daY evening was very fine and
we'll attended, she being a pleasing
and entertaining speaker.
SAGE goug money By talking
a0iM YOST about farm machine
ry, They. are selling out cheap,
Word comes from Lawrence of
the arrival of a baby girl at the
home of Mollie Madden Gladhard.
And all doing nicely.
The eclipse of the sun on last
Monday was seen here beautifully.
Clear as a bel, tAe moon at about
z ann started across the line of
the sun and by s had eclipsed the
sun so that, thrO, smoked glass, it
looked like a quarter moon, and
gradually passed off to the north
1t was total eclipse from New
Orleans thro' to Wilmington, in
North Carolina, in a strip so miles
wide It IS the only sun eclipse
OF the sun TINS year, and 9TH seen
IN the United states this century.
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Fine Stallion.

1 bave bought the fine Rdssell
stallion, so popular north of Ellis,
a Perchion, weighing about 1900,
one of the best horses IN the coun
ty and shows best colts.
will have him at PFEIFFER
on Monday, Tuesday & Wednes
day of each week. Other days
at my farm 1 mile,north of Pteifer,
Terms, So. Payable when the
mare proves to be with foal.
Mares can be left ia my parture
free Of charge until served but at
owners risk.
BERT ROGERS.
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Some claim harvest will com.
mence here by June 25th.
Thomas Carrick is now a pract
lcal farmer out on his rancho east
of town.
Go to YOST for Bargains IN
GU kinds Of Harm maochdnery.
Jim Carter is back from Arizona.
Was sick most of the time, could
not stand the climate.
Surveyor Robbins on Tuesday
was locating the true corners IN the
Southeast part of town, which have
been all askew.
People didn't know DR.. Wilson
when they met him on the street
this week. as he had put on bis
summer outfit.
The new "C1tizens" Bank will
open up 1or business next week in
the room now occupied by Sween
ey Barber shop. with Ward as
President, and Dixon as Cashier.
A COED working team.
"I had stomach trouble twenty
years and gave up hope of beng
cured till l began to use Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure 1t has done me SO
much good [ call it the savior OF
my lite, "writes w. r. Wilkinson,
Albany, Tenn. It digests what
you eat J. G. Farley
Tuesday morning Henry Schly
er, son of ou- John. was married
TO MISS Agnes Schmidt and rec
option followed, and the young
happy couple received the heartiest
congratulations of many friends.
The 1st Nat. Bank is prepared
to furnish tho farmers all the mon
|ey they need for their harvest
hands, until they can market their
grain at a fair price. and let you
have it at reasonable rates. Got
lots of money on hand and ANXIOUS
to find good investments.
Mrs Frank Culver, Birmingham
Ala. writes of Beggs' Hair Renew
er, the we'll known guaranteed pre-
paration: SIT gives me best re
suits of anything: it does what is
claimed for It makes the hair grow
and keeps the scalp alwas clean &
healthy ;" At Farley's.
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Homestead Contest Notice.

Homestead Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior,
y. S. Land Office, Wakeeney, kansas.
May 7th, 1900 No 1922.
A sufficient affidavit having been fled
in this office by George Bellman con-
testant, against Homestead entry No.
24, 704. made Oct 10, 1899, for The S.
NE4 & So Nw4 section 18. township I3.
south, in range Is west
by Orcelia A. eager, contes-
tee, in which it is alleged that
Orcelia A, eager has wholly abandon
ed the tract, that she has changed her
residence therefrom for more than six
months since making SAID entry and
next prior to the date hereof; that said
tract is not settled upon and cultivated
by said party as required by law; that
she lives In Russell, Kansas and Is do
ing nothing toward making this her
home.
said parties are hereby notified to ap-
pear, respond and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation at 10 clock A, NJ
on July 9Th 1900 before the Reg
lister and Receiver at the United States
Land Office In Wakeeney, Kansas,
l. T. PURCELL, Register.
John A. Nelsop, AtR. m1@ju 3Os
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Smith county has Its three main
~ towns, Smith centre, Lebanon
and BeIlaire now connected by a
long distance telephones. And the
bands of Lebanon and BellaIre are
arranging for concerts over their
lines, every phone thrown open SO
all can enjoy the concerts
In Dickinson county the lines
run all over the county; a big re-
ceiver has been placed in the
Band room and. now the country
folks and town subscribers enjoy a
band concert every week these
fine summer evenings.
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AN IDEAL CLIMATE.

The first white man to set foot
on Utah soil, Father SvestreIi
Velez de Escalante. who reached
the Great Salt Lake on the 23rd
day of Sept, 1916. wrote in his
diary: "Here the climate is so
delicious, the air so baImy, that
it is a pleasure to breathe by day
and by night" The climate of
Utah Is one of the richest endow-
ments of nature. On the shores of
the Great Salt Lake especially
and for so miles therefrOm In every
direction the climate of climates
is found To enable persons to
participate in these scenic aud eli
matte attractions and to reach the
famous health, bathing and pleas
alre resorts of Utah, the Ual1oz
Pacific has made a rate to Ogden
and Salt Lake Citz ofone fare for
the round trip, plus 81. from Miss
ourl River, TO be in effect June q,
July 7th to 10th inclusive, July Is
and Aug 2d Return limit Oct
81, 1900.
For full information, call on or
adress your nearest ticket agent.
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G. n. WANN,

Wesley Forman and family of
ERterprlse, are here on a visit
Dave Taylor has had his livery
barn given a coat of roofing tar,
SIM Motz is now helping IL
the Carrick store.
The 4 Decker cottage
"a IS vacant.
HI farm Wa0ons at Reduced
prices to close ont. l. II, Yost
Mrs. DR.. Palmer has returned
from her eastern trip.
Rev Brown returned Monday
evening from his st. Louis trip.
Down on Juniatta street one of
the cute LeahY cottages is for rent
to small family.
Squire Robbins IS putting down
a good cinder walk In front of
his residence on east Juniatta.
The annual county Sobdniy SCpd5y
convention will meet at Ellis on
June 18th 6 18th, See program
next week,
"DeWitt's Little Early are the
fine st pills 1 ever used. ID. j.
Moore, Millbrook. Ala. They
quickly cure all liver and bowel
troubles. j. C. Farley.
Happy is not half big enough to
announce the feelings of Mrs. Mary
E Mauer, Monday on the arrival
of her intended Mr.. Logan, known
around here as "KellY". He is
looking well after his Eastern trip.
At the Lutheran church Sunday
the morning discourse will be or
The Power of Whisper, and in
the evening "Church Strikes,
ALI are cordially invited.
Parties owning cows must see
that they get in the town herd or
are taken cafe of as city marshal
Gallagher is BOW picking up any
stock tound grazing on our streets.
loo many pavenents being bro
ken causing continual complaints.
AFTER suffering from severe
dyspepsia over twelve wears and
using many remedies without per
manent good I finally took Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. It did me so much
good [ recommend it to exervone,"
writes j. E Watkins, Clerk and
Recorder, Chill1cothe, Mo. 1t di-
gests what you eat J.C. Farley.
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GUARDIAN NOTICE.

FlrsG puDhshed May 18TH, IJUU.
State of Kansas,
Ellis county, IS
In the Probate court..in aud for said
county.
In the matter of the estate and person
of John PolcYn, Lena Polcyn, Lizzie
Polcyn and Margaret Polcyn. minor
heirs of Frank Polcyn, decd
late of Ellis county. Kansas.
Notice is hereby given, that on the
18th day of May 1900 the undersigned
was, by the Probate court of Ellis Co.
Kansas, duly appointed aud qualified
Guardian of the person and estate of
the above named children
All parties interested will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
Joseph Polcyn, Guardian.
Dated this 18th of May 1900,
m 1919. pit fee $4*
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Gduntu Surueuor'a Notice.

To the Nen-Residant owners ot
Lands il Township number Fourteen
IA, soulh, of Range number Nineteen
10, west of the 9th principal meridian
IN Ellis county, Kansas.
YOU will please Take Notice thai
on the 9th day of June 1900, if the
weather permits, shall commence al
the South East corner of said Town
ship and proceed to survey and per
manently establish the corners anC
boundaries of each of the several tract;
of land in said Townshlr, as request
therein,
Nathaniel Robins.
Co. Surveyor, Ellis Co. Kansas
12-j2, LIS 4w. pit fees 81
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First published May 10, 1900,
d d0To7oaoos ofas/Yf,a,,3o HofSoa

State of Kansas, Ellis county, SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for said
county. In the matter of the estate of
Frank POLCYN, deceased, late of
Ellis county, Kansas.
Notice of Appointment,
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th DAY OF May, A D. 1900, the un-
dersigned, was, by the Probate Court
of Ellis County, Kansas, duly appoin-
ted and qualified as Administrator of
the Estate of Frank Polcyn, late of
Ellis county, deceased,
ALI parties interested In said Estate will
take notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
Mana G. Polcyn.
Administrator. Dated May II, 1900
m 19-j9s pt fees $4=
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Top not Brown IeghOrnS.

I offer for sale a few settings of
pure fresh eggs from my pen of
top NOTED Brown Leghorns. As
pretty as picture and best layers
known. Larger than tie regular
breeds and plumper. Price 25cts
a setting. at nv farm or delivered
in Hays. e. ". BATTZN.
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At BOBST school House,

tomorrow, Sunday. afternoon at
1 O'Clock, Mr.. Hoover is to organ
ize sunday school, to which all
are invited.
Mrs. Freese has bought the Ra
mey cottage and Carroll property
adjoining. Methodists are arrang
ing for one of the lots for their
parsonage.
We desire to close ont oar
farm na0cl56nesV, q00g6ns and
bL00ses. l. m. YOSI.
It was a pleasure for this Office
to make up papers that brings our
Mrs, Hildebrand small inhe1
tance by the death of a relative
IN Pennsylvania.
j H Spratt of Solomon, one of
the most experienced Agents on
this roBd, has come here to take
the place of Dave Taylor, and the
r, Z. auditors made the transfer.
Mare lost.
A large dark bav mare, 6 years
old, no white on her. has sore mark
on shoulder; had halter on Should
have colt with her. A reward will
be paid for information leading to
recovery. 81. E. STONE.
Codell P.O- or this Office.
W. S. Musser. Millheim. Pa.
saved the life of his little girl by
giving her One Minute Cough
Cure when she was dying from
Group It is the only harmless rem.
edy that gives Immediate results.
Il quickly cures coughs colds,
bronchitis grippe, asthma and
all throat and lung troubles.
j. G. Farley.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-02

Memorlal services in our GAR
NA hall drew a crowded house
and were well repaid for their at
tendance. a quartette of Mrs
Ward and Rea, Mr.. Myers and
Palmer sang sweet songs. Rev.
Jordan prayed fervantly while Rev
Cramer gave them one of the pret.
tIest, most practical. pathetic and
dramatic addresses ever heard here
His word picture of the battle of
Gettysburg was vivid, his audi
ence sat spell bound aud mary a
tear was she'd. while his tribute to
the women In reciting Barbara
Fre1tchie wasgrand and would have
brought rounds of applause If ap-
propriate.
Gec0rdts0n Ddv
was a hot but beautiful one,
and big crowd was Ia town; bust
ness entirely suspended. and a gen
orally observed. The band, robed
In their new suits of white, play
ing appropriate music, led a long
procession to the Cemetery. where
appropriate services were held, &
every gave strewn with flowers
by kind friends. In the afternoon
the hall was crowded and treated
to splendid address by Rev. 1.
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Miss Mary Hafameler has gone
to Topeka on a visit,

Miss Mary Haffameler has gone
to Topeka on a visit.
Another shower in this section
Thursday evening,
The Russians and 81 c. Grays
played on Wednesday, and ended
in a draw Il to IA.
The talk is that the Reds will
play the 4th nine of Ellis in the
near future,
On Decoration day the II. c..
Reds played the small Pleasant
Hill boys and won by score of Z
to 3,
SchwalIer's are now putting up
a building adjoining G. w. Miller's
Office to be used as a Photograph
gallery by Miss SchwaIIer.
The FARMERS HOME, oppo
site the Depot. will always serve
Fresh Oysters for Dinner on Sat
urcays'. Meals 20 cents.
This week. Sunday e Monday,
the Baptists hold a Sunday school
convention on the Saline
Al Robson has commenced to
remove the rock of the old stable
10 get the land ready for his new
frame livery stable.
Farmer Soloman has purchased
the Ceph Grass cottage on Gospel
hill for his children to enjoy town
pleasures.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1900-06-02

"A few of the Bargains at Wann's
12 & 1-2ct french Gingham at & 1-3ots
1Oc dress gingham at Z & 1-2c
7c Amoskeag check G1nghams at & lac
A big line Of Lawns & Chall1es at &c
80 inch Perca1es at &c
The finest line Of Clothing in the City.
Come and see me- C. NJ. WANN,
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Jack & stallion.

l will have the fine French Coach
stallion, Noble Hero and the fine
Madden Kentucky bred Jack at
Datt0n'S RGnch on the SnIsne
every Monday, Tuesday & We'd
nesday. Rest of week at nv
farm, the Hqers's place
1 miles north of town. These
are two of the best Getters in the
county and satisfaction guaranteed
SAINT H0ddock
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Dressnnaking.

[ have decided to remain here
and wlli be found at Miss Blenders
Millinery store and solicit part
Of the ladies dressmakIng.
HISS Nellie Wood.
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After suffering from piles for f,f
teen years / was cured by using
2 boxes of DeW1tt's Hazel saIye,
writes W. j. Baxter. North Brook
n. G. 1t heals everything. Beware
of counterfeits. j, G, Farley.