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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
PRETORIA FALLS.


ties here are rcticent: they are not blind
10 such a possibility.
The British authorities ut BuluWayo
think the Beers VIII retire into southern
Rhodcsia.
BY the release of the British prisoners
at Waterfall i full brigade will be added
ID the army Of Lord Roberts. as there
were IL officers ana il>2 privates among
them.
Events elsewhere in the field Of war
seem 10 dwindle in comparison. Gen.
Hunter re-cntcred the TransVaal at Mari
bognpau. Tuesday. The advance was
made off the railway. Water is scarce
ana All the farms are deserted. Gcstrr-
day Gen. Hunter reached Gcysdorp with
~ days supplies.
Mariuogopan is half way between Wy
burg ana MafekinG. Gcysdorp Is from II
to Is miles east Gen. Hunter meets with
no resistance. Gen. Hddcn-Powcll is in
Nadiug further north. without opposition.
commandment SnYman having gone to-
ward Pretoria.
In northern Natal. Utrecht has surrcn-
drrcd 10 Gen. HiIdyIrl ana Gen. LNttlr-
ton * moving to NrNhcid- Three diner
cnt correspondents estimate the number
uf I.Otr~ at I.ain@'S Mex ~ about lu.hEL
Two Australians WI" escaped from IRE
turia April y. have arrived At MatcklnS
having spent Il month on the Vcldt, win
nut little food ana no blankets. They
slept hy day ana marched at night. They
complain bitterly Of the treatment at
IIr,inriI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31

arated second and third horses. Bona
Rosa was fourth. Diamond Jubilee's
time was ZAP. This equals Persimmon $
time, which is the record Of the Derby
In the paddock prior to the big race
there was brilliant gathering. J. r.
Keene. Foxhall keene and a number Of
American friends watched Disguise IL
being saddled. Diamond Jubilee was
the center Of attraction and continual
ly increased in popularity.
The present generation will never ei-
face the scene when the Prince OF
Wales Persimmon captured the blue
ribbon of the turf but today's demon
stration when Persimmon's own broth
or gave the Prince Of wales second
Derby, was almost equal. For mo-
ment. within 50 yards of the post. ST.
mondale's wonderful stride seemed q
threaten the favorte's chances. HIS
head reached Diamond Jubilee's Sirtn,
but the latter'S splendid form enabled
him to maintain short half length
lead until in the midst Of mighty
cheers he passed the post a winner.
The crowd then went wild with cheer
ing. Hats, flags, sticks. etc. flew in the
~ 40 'lI' ll' ''N' - " 'tiNo 'HA'''4 w
in the royal box smiling her acknOWl-
edgments Of the applause. while the
Prince Of Wales and Lord William Ber-
esford pressed forward To lead the Win
ner to the enclosure. Then the little
jockey, Jones. was taken to the royal
box and amid renewed cheers from the
crowd, received the personal congratu-
lati ms of the Princess.
Tod Sloan. the American jockey. was
congratulated On his excellent showing,
and Mr. kecne expressed his satisfac-
ton at winning a place. incidentally
the American contingent were heavy
losers ON the day
His victory Is worth c70O0 to the
Prince Of Wales. Diamond Jubilee has
won for him nearly 1000. this season
ana the horse has four great races
ahead, three Of them carrying Elo.hO0
each i'm which he Will meet som" Of the
same competitors.
We shall have another thy at it,"
said James L. keene. after Disguise II
had come 80 near winning.
1t is difficult 10 get anything like an
accurate estimate Of the amount ~
waGeIs. but some of hc sporting writ
crs believe that Cl.onO.ooo changed
hands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, May 30-The following
most office has been discontinued in
Maine:
Woodfords, Cumberland county, route
1O1O06 To be consolidated with Port
land, Ne. Mail to Portland.
The following postal service changes
in Maine are announced:
Route 1863 Crawford to Calais. Mod
iry order If May s, 1900 bulletin 6l6oa)
SO as to decrease 80 IN. by supply Of
Crawford a site authorized May >, 1910
Route 1901 South jefferson to Dam
ariacotta Mills. Leave South Jefferson
daily. except Sunday. 11-3O a. NJ; ar
rive Damariscotta by . =. NJ. Leave
Danariscotta Mills daily, except sun
day. SO +. NJ; arrive South jefferson
EV & p NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
O'BRIEN.BYERS FIGHT A DRAW.
Byers' Splendid Condition Saves Him from
Losing Grown Whips Higgins.

Lynn. Mass. May 30-Dick O'Brien
of Lewiston. Me. met George Bycr Of
Boston. before the Kirkland a. a., to-
night, in a 15-round bout, which re-
suited in Il draw. the articles calling for
such Il decision if both men We're on
their feet at the end IF the contest.
Capt. Bill DAILY was referee and the
event gave satisfaction to ne large
number of people in attendance.
IIouors were about even ~ to the
sixth round when O'Rrien cut loose
and forced the fighting for three rounds
in a lively manner. In the ninth round,
he landed a right on ByerS' jaw and
sent him to the floor. Byers took the
limit in gaining his feet and no sooner
had he Strengthened up than o'Brien
sent him down again. after rising the
second time. he finished the round by
clinchns.
Byers then kept away just enough L
keep O'Brien from getting an opening
until the 14th round when the Boston
lad got back some of his strength ant
had O'Brien little tired at the finish o
the bout ByerS' superior condition
coupled with his clevcrness. prevented
him from losing before the 18th rouno
was reached.
Mike Higgins of Lynn. met Allie
Brown of Lewiston. for 1O-round pre-
liminary 1t was n sledge hammer ar
fair from start to finish and Brown
was given the decision.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
Facts About Flies.

How fast 40 flies multiply" An ordi-
nary house fly Will lay l2n eggs during its
Will be- Matched out. During the ordinary
summer twelve or thirteen generations oI
flies will ne produced, 50 YOU can make
the calculation Yourself Every female
iiN Is the prngrnitor Of millions of flies
during 4 SINGLE summer.
There are four or five kinds OF house
ilics. The most common known to cnto-
molngists is the muSca domcslica' / me
dium-SiZc graYiSh fly with it's mouth
spread out for sucking up liquid sub
stances. II cannot bite There is another
lly called the 'sIomoXys clacittrans.
which resembles ii closely, but differs In
having AN important appcndagc that is
built 10 pierce the skin. ID IL second i'll
abundance. Both Of these flies are chiefly
bred in manure. In our experience and
those of other entnmologists it has been
discovered that they will seldom lay their
eggs in anything else. There are several
other xmas Of flies. but these two are the
most common ana To them We owe the
nuisance that housewives suffer The
eggs are Matched into larvae within TWEEN
ty-four hours after they are laid. They
remain in the larvll state from FIVE 10
seven days ana in the pupal state Il SINH
lar time. The average life of Il fly is
from ten TO fourteen days
pose!
Not 50 far as we have ever discov-
cred, said DR.. Howard. "and il does a
great deal more injury than people com
monty suppose We are accustomed to
think of flies simply as a nuisance, but
they are undoubtedly the carriers Of con
t1gion. as was abundantly proved during
the War of the Rebellion and also in the
camps of our army last summer Il is
the judgment Of the highest authorities
that considerable part Of the typhoid
fever was due to the flies in the camps
Sheets, blankets. pillows ana cover
lets or counterpanes, were frequent
subjects of bequeSt I'm tina Middle Aces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
56TH CONGRESS.
Antitrust Bill Goes Over,
Account of Memorial Day.
fg.is
The House Passes 1870 Pension Bills
and Then Adjourns.
Senator Hanna 0eLies Having Decided to Give
Up Craftsmanship.

Washington, May 30.-The program
Of the leaders of the House, contem-
plated the launching of the debate on
the antitrust resolution and bill. but
there was strong under-current in
favor of adjOurning on account OF Dec
Grafton day. Mr.. DalZell who present
cd the special order under which the
House was to operate, in Difference u
this sentiment. withdrew 1t IN ordef
that the 100 pension bills might pe
passed. and after they had been dis
posed of, as Il further mark Of respect
the House adjourned. The chinese
commission bill, which was under con
siderati1n several weeks ago, has gone
back to the calendar. the motion 90
strike out the enacting clause having
been defeated. today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
Atlanta Journal Names William Randolph
Hearst OF New York.

Atlanta Ca. May 30.-The Evening
Journal will in its leading editorial. to-
day. say: For second place on the
Presidential ticket that will be- named
at Kansas City, the Journal wishes to
present the name of William Randolph
Hearst Of New York. Mr.. Hears is q
firm Democrat and has 50 strongly
stamped his individuality on the com
munity in which he now lives that we
believe he would greatly aid the at
tack. We think he could carry the
state Of New York"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
WHAT DOES THIS LACK
- - .sssssrs %,
Suieb August feadss canatt Ask Ter o.,
ter Pr OF.
sassElny,
uazi

tzS34lHEa
Can the Augusta reader AK III u
convincing proof than testimony nr,
lished every day from Represented.
citizens Of Augusta. II 90, what III,
Of Proof can it be? Read this:
Mrs. A. y. Sibley OF 70 Brideo s.r...
says: THE statement in our Au.,,.,-
papers about Doan's Kidney Pills IN,
ing Mr. Sibley in the spring Of 1895 q,
kidney complaint, was absolutely trro
We procured the remedy Of G. L
Partridge's drug store and it gives Ne
the greatest Of pleasure two years AMI
half after that statement was first
published to say, that the cure tbar
effected has been permanent. So that
others may benefit from this wonderful
medicine you are at liberty to continue
the use Of our names as endorsers."
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster-Milburn CO., Buffalo. \
y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other. -,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
One CycIist Killed. One Fatally injured and
Several Spectators Hurt at WaItham.

Waltham. Mass. MAN @o.-j Special
The Big race meet Or thc Massachusetts
Division of the League Of American
WhecIm-n. here. today. WAS married NJ.
one Of thc most shocking fatalities rc-
corded in the history Of cycling
In the International motor paced raqg.
Albert Champion of Paris. SWcrvei iutI
the grass. ana in avoiding him Harry ].
Miles Of Lynn. and VIM. r. Staff lrl mi
Cambridge. WILD wcr, riding thy Stia-lu
motor pacing tandem. were forced over
the bank.
Miles struck ana electric light pllc anl
fractured Ills skull. dying worry soon.
stafford was thrown through the picket
fence. his skull WIS fractured Jud his
fIlee teeth forced down his throat. lit
viii NOT live.
Tho big motor tandem was throw1 uvn~
The fence. upon th, crowd. Patrick
ShannahIn ana George Till. both uI
Newton Upper Fans. suffered ID broken
leg each. ana two other men ana a No
man We're rendered unconscious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
A Follower OF Measles.

In many instances a persistent cous"
follows an attack Of measies' :"
speaking of this Mr.. Walter b. De-
editor Of the Elkin IN. ~ 1in'-'
says: Three weeks ago / had ai'
tack of measles which left me w."
bad cough. l took several dose'
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy anu
cough has entirely disappeared.
slider Chamberlain's medicines 'he
on the market" For sale ny
Coughlin, III Water St, Druggis''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31

freedom typify We were told that you
were cold and unsvmpathetic. | knew IL
was untrue. We are here in the interest
of good cause and your kindly eAp,J,a-
sions have moved us. We, as pcoPle
will do the best we can to prove 10 ~"
that we deserve your sympathy anu IN
terest."
Mr.. Wolmarans. who cannot spear
English. spoke through Mr.. flscher as
Interpreter. He said the Beers Were
making the pluckiest fight ever known N
ancient or modern warfare and he reSrSt-
ted the fact that he could not speak tue
English language. but he desired 70 s"S
a few words EXPRESSING the thoughts 81
a people who were laying down theii
lives for their liberty. The feeling salu
he. is no longer one of mourning, put -
gladness. r;
The ENJOYS after having meet the war;
Gus members of the city committee M
dinner and in the evening attended '"c
Pop" concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
SENATOR HANNA DENIES IT.
Has Not Decided TO Give Up Republican Ma
tiona Committee Craftsmanship.

Washington. May Ex-senator Hanna
denies the report that he has deter
mined not to he chairman of the new
national Republican committee 4
story 10 this effect was sent out from
Washington. last night. in which 1t was
stated that i'll health and business du-
ties were responsible for the senators
determination To retire. notWlthStand-
ing the fact that President Mckinley
earnestly desired him tn contin-
ne at The head Of tn" com
mittce When this story was
called to Senator Hanna's attention. to-
DAY. he. authorized the following state
ment: THE story was entirely unau-
thoriZcd There has been no change in
the situation, and nothing has been de-
cided az to the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
Cooking for Company.

There are two kinds Of women in the
kitchen. one kind cooks for the fam
lily. the other cooks for visitors. The
last considers anything good enough
for home folk. They must eat the
scraps; the hard bread, the old cake.
ana keep things from wasting. The
vegetables are cooked without care:
me bread is heavy; the meat is half
cooked: and everything scorched Or
Smo ked. If any one complains. ex-
cuses are plenty; reform never
thought Of. But when visitors appear.
the dinner is hustled off. and a care
fully prepared meal got ready.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
WALDO.
SO. LIBERTY

N. M. Lenfest has been at work for
}. i;okes Of North Union. for the past
Week. putting a roof on his barn
which was unroofed in the storm of
two weeks ago.
VIII Prescott Of this place and Leon
Higher Of North Union are going ID
work in the Colby mill for a month
Bert +. Cunningham ana Miss Mabel
r. Moran recently visited relatives and
friends at Stickney's Corner.
All the mills here have all their stave
and board lumber sawed out.
II is reported here that there are
40 cases Of diphtheria in China ANA a
few in Somersville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31

daughter has received from the use Of
Lydia +. Pinl<ham's Vegetable Com
pound. After beginning the use Of
your medicine she began to mend
rapidly and is now able To be at her
work. Her menses are regular and
almost painless | feel very thankful
to you and expect to always keep your
Vegetable Compound in my house. 1t
is the best medicine ever knew. You
hare my permission to publish this
letter if YOU wish. it may be the means
of doing others good. Mis-. MATILDA
A. CAMP, Manchester Mill, Macon, Ca,
September IS, 1899.
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KRUGER A FUGITIVE.
London Times Says War Is Compi-
ments American Consul Hay.

London. May S1.-The Times says.
this morning. The war is practically
over. BY this time the British flag is
flying in Pretoria. Mr.. Kruger has He'd
and is ere this half way TO Delagoa
Bay. Mr.. Hay, son of the United
States secretary Of state. who holds the
office of American consul at Pretoria
ana who. in that capacity. took charge
Of our interests. thoughtfully insisted
ON Il special step for safeguarding the
large number Of British prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
PRESS SEaT;.
Tor Democratic Convention al
Kansas City.

Washington, May Ex-senator Jones.
chairman Of the Democratic national
committee. says applications for press
seats At the Democratic convention. Kan
S;Is City. should he made to VIM j.
stone. st. Louis Mo-. chairman VI the
subcommittee on arTaugemt 1t il
the intention to appoint Il press Commlt-
u" 81 newspaper me-: and these applict-
lions viii be turned over I'd them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
MILE IN AZ SECONDS.
Fast Trial Trip Of New Train on Pitisburg &
Lake Erie Road.

Pittsburg. Pa. May 3o.-On Il trial trip
OF the new fast train on the Pittsburg x
Lake Erie road between Pittsburg and
Newcastle. the distance. seq miles was
covered al a rate Of speed. allowing for
required Slow-ups. never less than 81
miles an hour. speed nf 90 miles an
hour was maintained for several minutes
on more than one occasion and one mile
was made In q seconds, or at the rate Of
.6 miles an hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, May 3o.-The following
pension changes in Maine are announc-
ed:
Original, Daniel W. Lydon. Kittery,
$40. Reissue. Andrew 4. PettrnGiil.
Auburn. ST.. Original. widows. etc.
special account May II, Mary l.. Jim
mo Bangor. $l2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
johannesburg Not Destroyed.

London. May @o.-l1.15 +. Nj
TIL" war office has just announced that
no news has been received here. tend
ing Ia confirm Il rumnr. said "a he cur
rent in Berlin. that Johannesburg has
been blown up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
DEFEATED BUT NOT CONQUERED.
War Nay Be Ended. but Only for shth
lime Says Envoy Fischer.

Boston. May 3U.-"EVcn ii the whole
country is taken ana the leaders impriS-
oned the war will cease only for time.
and il will be renewed again and again
If need be. until We get our liberty, was
the dramatic utterance Of NJ. \. Fischer
one OF the Boer ENJOYS who arrived in
This city. today when he was shown Tht
Associated Press dispatch from London
Announcing the impending surrender Of
Pretoria.
The. bulletin Wis read To him. in con-
panv with the others OF the TrdnSVaal
republics representatives, At the ST. Bp-
tolph club wherr they We're being enter
tanned after their attendance 1T the
pops" Ii was the first news they had
received Of the crisis in the affairs Of
their republic and they cvinccd much in
terest. MI Fischer ana Mr. Vessels wcte
the only ones who would reply to qucs-
tiunS :ts to the effect on the pro5Ahl" re-
suit Mr. Fischer was the most communi-
cativr. He declared that. at the time Of
their dcparture fron Pretoria. three
months ago. there Wcr" two plans Of ac-
tiun which had been determined upon, in
the event of thc approach Oi The British
10 Pretoria.
one WAS to concentrate all the Bocr
force. inside the city ana leave the rest
Of tho country open to the British unui
the fail Of the city. The other was to
,rarultc Pretoria. after 4 slight show %
Resistance To enable supplies To be col
lcrted. aud then the army was 70 scatter
into tile mount tins ann enter upon z
guerilla warfare which would last until
Inc last Inun was killed.
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f ,.,.., mn. arms and sur
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| when qek.d M ID their plans i'll III,
,,..,,, 81 thr surrender uf the republic
INA me capturc ot President Kruger. Mr.
| N....r. 9rd NJ, Fischer both agreed
.,.... ,....,,rI l,..,, on in their work in
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The greeting extended to the Boei
ENJOYS upon their arrival in this city
his afternoon. must have warmed
thrir lDurt-. for their appearance as
,f,. et.nneJ fr.tn the train at tho
~" ...I,,,.I. ,,..,,. tn. clio.
Snuth Nidtl'h ~ F" r "'''
mai for tremendous cheering, shouting
,,J waving of hats by the thousands
...,....,.,I,t..,I ,bn,o rb.v vor.
VINO h'ii ''SS"hlpleu 'Ii'l'' - "'
escorted by members Of the joint com
,;.,oa Of tbn civ government VII,
my ',..;.,.,,,.,, 49,, az,
mad met then ~ fF"Nl"rhr' ~" r.
lcnmpanied them To this city.
Taking carriages the party wer,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31

Half a century ago, Belgium Was
scarcely known. Today its produces
ana manufactures are in the marAss'
Of every known corner Of the elop,,
ana it ranks as the seventh indusl'l''
country Of the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
The Science Of Life, or Self Preservation,

Only 2J cts. in Paper Covers. Cloth, full gilt, ST.
Write for this book today by mail, sealed. More
than 85 pages with engravings. 1870 invaluable
prescriptions for Acute and Chronic Diseases. II is
the Prize Treatise. for which The National Medical
Association awarded the Gold Medal Ii Is as stan.
dard as American Gold. 1t Is an encyclopedia
treatise on Exhausted Vitality, Premature Decline
Nervous and Physical Debility. Aptitude and In
aptitude for Marriage, VericOcele. Atrophy (wast
Ing and ALL DISEASES and WEAKNESSES
OF MEN. from whatever cause arising, whether
young, middle aged old. Every man should
have It. 1t is from the pen of a distinguished
author and NERVO Specialist who graduated from
Harvard Medical College IN 1864, and has been
the Chief Consulting Physician to The Peabody
Medical Institute, No. Bulfinch st. Opposite Re-
we're House, Boston, Mass, during the past thirty
years Address all orders communications as
above. Consultation in person by letter Pro
spectus and Wade Mecum free, sealed six cents for
postage.
~ The Peabody Medical Institute has many
- imitators, but no equals. '-Boston Herald.
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Lourenzo Marques Stops TransvaaI Traffic.

LourcnZo Marques. May 30-t;nods
traffic between here ANA the TransVaal
was officially closed. today. thr reason
apparently being the military move
ments in progress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
NASSALBORO.

The Republicans of VassaIboro hava
made choice W the following named
gentlemen as delegates 10 the. comfy
convention at Augusta. June &. "
bradley. II. p. Halves, e. VI. Dickey.
&. \. Wo1dsum, &. Z. Gates. Isaiah
clifford. The delegates To the State
convention at Bangor June y. are as
follows: /. G.. Burgess. q. s. Perkins.
!. ,. Robbins. w. :. Bradley. A. G.
CO0mbs. .. A. Abbott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31

1t is a common facetiuUS saying in This
country that more widows marry than
girls. In China. however. il il the rul" Of
goou society that widows ~ not rcmarry.
They are not forbidden To do 50. but they
are thought more highly Of il they don't
In order 10 encourage them the govern
ment when they have passed the age ~
30 ana have not remarked confcrS on
them y tablet containing a cuiosy Of their
virtues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-05-31

DEAR Mrs. PINK
HAM 1T affords me
great pleasure To tell
You of the benefit nv
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A MOTHERS STORY.
Tells About Her Daughters Illness
and How She was Relieved
Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham.

"MRs. PINKHAM Il write to tell you
about my daughter She is nineteen
years old and is flowing all the time,