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Evening journal., 1900-05-14

which offered great facilities for a
rear guard action. Their only anxiety
appears to have been to get away
safely with all their guns and conveys,
which again they have successfully ac-
complished. The few stores they were
unable to carry away the burned.
President Steyn is represented as
having been frantic with rage and as
having kicked and cuffed the burgh-
ers after vainly imploring them to con-
tinue the fight.
Lord Roberts. after a march which
is regarded as worthy OF being ranked
with HIS famous march to Kandahar.
has thus covered another stage OF his
campaign. a stage which, although
successful and without the mistakes
and misfortunes that characterized
the earlier stages, leaves the Boer
forces quite intact, not having lost a
gun and having lost very few men.
Experience has taught the critics to
be chary Of accepting reports OF Boer
decentralization. The Times says:
THE signs point to military break
down on the part OF the Beers, but,
after the experience of the past, we
cannot accept the reports Of demor-
alizatiOp without reserve. The game
of war must be strictly played out to
the end"
Lindley, the new Free State capital,
is 45 miles southeast of Kroonstad,
half way to Bethlehem, and was proba-
bly, selected as a convenient rendez-
vous for the commandos now retiring
before General Brabant and General
Rundle In the Thaba NChu district
Brabant has occupied Hoepellok, half
way on the road from Thaba NChu to
Ladybrand
There is not word Of news regard
ing General Buffers movements or
from the far western side. Nothing Is
known, therefore, of the progress OF
the Mafeking relief column.
The Lourenzo Marques correspondent
OF The Times telegraphing Sunday,
says; II is rumored that the Trans
vaal raad. in secret session, has re-
rolved 70 order all residents, irrespec-
tive Of nationality. to assist In the de-
Tense Of the republic. in accordance
with the terms of the amended mill
tary laws. The Beers recognize that
they are now in the last extremity
and all sorts and conditions OF men are
being commandeered.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

Childs. G. l.. Hayes. Henry X Naar ana
Thomas G. Earle, Of Trenton. n. j.; S. II.
Moore J. Henry Edmunds, the Hon r. E
Hand, $. y. Ewing, DR. e. II. Phillips,
Thomas S. Stevens. Dr.. J. S. Eldredge
George Bolton Eldredge. Samuel r. Ell
dredge George o. Cummings. Gilbert c.
Hughes, Lafayette Miller and W. L. Cum
mings, Of Cape May, n. j.; William II.
Hill, Jerome B. Bell W. Scott Vernon.
Joseph s. Wilson, William Carter. Captain
Horace Wilson and John McGulgan OF
Wilmington; Irwin Aaron. Yardley. Pa: j.
+. Allen. Bala, Pa; j. Clinton Kirk Lang
borne, Pa.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
CLUBS ARRANGING
FOR THE BIG PARADE

At the special meeting of the men,
bers Of the Young Mems Republican
Club on Saturday evening arrange
ments were made for the orRanization's
participation in the great parade In
Philadelphia on June is.
Each man in line will wear a water
proof cap and cape Of a bronze color
and Will carry a swinging torch, having
a wooden handle The men in the out
side lines will carry swinging lanterns
with globes OF red. white and blue.
A meeting Of the Addicks Republl-
can Club was held at Fifth and Shin
ley streets on Saturday evening. The
club has engaged three bands OF music
and the Fife and Drum Corps. The
club Will wear badges and carry canes.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

q
one for Primary School girl
The contest will opena and close on June Isth.
The plan follows:
The High School girl who the number Of sub
scrbers Evening Journal for eight weeks will receive
a chainless Columbia bicycle of the model of 1900.
The Grammer School girl obtains highest number of sub
scrbers for eight weeks will chaness Coum
bia bicycle of the model of 1900.
The Primary School girl who obtains the largest number of sub
scbers will have the choice of Columbia Hartford bicycle but
whether shall be haines will depend the size of
the child because the Evening Journal gv
chans machine but because they very small
She will receive the best Columbia
ridden by child of her size.
In of tie the of the three classes
the parents guardians trying
eide what method shall be used break the days after the
contest has closed
That child need work for nothing the of for
each subscriber turned in IS eight will
allowed.
Tile Evening Journal guarantees deliver papers any part
the following subsaons the and address of the sub
scrber for eight weeks and in cash for each subscriber OBJ
tanned She also give the address and number of the
school order she may classified credited
properly in the voting contest
Only subscribers Evening Journal will be counted
and the schoolgirls who already
take the paper.
Begin work nehbors and friends and send
in your subscriptions fast you get them
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
EXHIBITIONS OF SEWING
Public May Inspect the Work Of Public
SchOO Girls

There viii be exhibitions Of sewing in
the grammar school OF this city as fol-
lows:
May II, school No 4. Washington street
below Third
May "a, school No. 1. French street
above Firth.
May 81, school No. "a, Fourteenth and
Washington streets.
The public will be cordially welcome at
these exhibitions. Miss Joanna dup. Nc
Laughlin is the Instructor OF sewing. The
hours are from to D. m.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Celebrated Its Eleventh AnniversnrY

Fred c. Mccall, presided at the cele-
bration Of the eleventh anniversary OF
the Epworth League in Grace NJ e.
Church last evening. The address was
made by the Rev. Van p. Northrup,
president Of the Wilmington district of
the Epwcrth League. A fine musical
program was rendered.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
UB-sTATIoNs.

GARRETT S. SMITH, Druggist, Della
ware avenue and DUPONT
T. b. CARTMELL. Druggist Sixth and
Madison streets.
DIR. THOMAS d. COOK, Druggist. $50
East Tenth street
DIR. HENRY r. SPRUANCE, Druggist,
Eighth and Lombard streets.
DIR. H. c. MOORE, Druggist, 1901 Della
ware avenue.
DIR. J. w. III. BOONE, Druggist, Lancas-
ter avenue and Franklin street
DIR. w Z. THOMPSON. Druggist, Lam
caster avenue and Jackson street
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Meeting Of RaiIroad Christians

G. II. Cantwell, yardmaater of the P.,
w. & B. railroad, conducted the meeting
OF the Railroad y. NJ. c. A. yesterday un-
iii the arrival Of the Rev. George H. Trull.
OF East Lake Presbyterian Church. Mrs
McMullin and Miss Alahan sang "Llfe's
Railroad to Heaven after which Mr.. Trun
preached the sermon.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
MANY VISIT THE PARKS
Pleasant Weather Causes WiImin~ton
People 10 Seek the Open Air

All Of yesterday crowds Of people visited
the parks in and about the city. Many
went out to shellpot and the Brandywine.
but more went to Brandywine Springs.
Cars to the latter park were run as
double-headers, and were filled up until
late last night
Yesterday for the first time a portion Of
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
DIRECTOR GENERAL RATHBONE
WILL BE RECALLED FROM CUBA

New York, by Attorney General
Griggs. Governor Roosevelt already
has said that he would grant a requisl-
tion. The attorneys for Neely, while
saying that their client is perfectly
willing and even anxious to go to
Cuba and stand trial, have asked the
governor for permission to be heard
in objection.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
To Study a Parable

In the lecture room Of the Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church this evening at
745 o'clock, the regular meeting OF the
Wilmington Bible Union will be held. The
lesson studies will be the Parable Of the
Sower."
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

Entertained Prominent Railroad Men
c. H. Wilkins. grand senior conduc-
tor Of the Order Of Railroad Conduc-
tors, was the guest of Wilmington
Lodge. No. "a, Order Of Railroad Con-
ductors. yesterday. He was entertained
at the Clayton House for dinner and
attended a meeting of the lodge in the
afternoon
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Now Nineteen Inmates

According to the annual report Of the
board Of managers Of the Delaware Indus
trial School for Girls, there are now nine
teen inmates In that institution.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14
Bridge MOvement 2s4 Years OId

Two hundred and thirty-four years ago
to-day the first movement towards the es-
tablishment Of roads. highways and bridges
In Delaware began. A public meeting was
held in the Court House, in New Castle
for that purpose.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

EDGAR r. ALLABAND, Druggist. A and
Heald streets.
DIR. BUCKAIASTER, Druggist, Fourth
and Poplar streets.
NJ. e. SEEDS. Newsdealer, Tenth and
Orange streets.
DIR. W. e. SMITH. Druggist, Fourth and
Harrison streets.
DIR. THEODORE BECKER, Druggist
Fifth and Poplar streets.
j. ]. GALLAGHER, Druggist, Fourteenth
and Market streets.
DRS. EBERT & STEVENS, Druggists,
Tenth and French streets.
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WANTED.

Bright young men and women
to canvass for the Evening Jour
nal Must make application this
week.
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the attractions at the park we're open.
The formal opening will not take place un-
til Decoration Day.
Evening journal., 1900-05-14

School Children Resume Work
All the public schools Of the city. which
have been closed the past week for the
May holldays. reonened thle morning.
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BEAUTIFUL PRIZES GIVEN FOR INDUSTRY
These Wheels Will Be on Exhibition in the Window Of
the Capelle Hardware COmpanyS Bicycle De-
partment, 500 Market Street, Tomorrow
DO YOU WANT A WHEEL

Hyou do of three to obtain the
greatest number Of subscriptions for the Evening Journal
The contest open every school girl in the city Wilmington
There will be
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
White Rock Academy Semi Centennial.

TUGALOo, S. c., April 2, 1000.--We
had fow beautiful days last wook and
tho gee-haw Of plowmen could be heard
IN all directions. Hope wo will have
pleasant weather for some time, SO that
farmers can "sorter" catch up with their
work.
South Union is right along with Wal
halla, rs the citiZons have decided to
celebrate tho Semi Centennial of White
Rock Academy at South Union some
timo this coming summon, 1t boing the
fiftioth year since the establishment of a
school there. Thcy want to mako it n
reunion of all who ovcr attended school
thore-teachers and pupils. Notice of
time, etc., will bo given later.
The young pooplo of this community
arc engagcd in tho laudable purpose of
establishing library, and, wo are glad
to say, Seem to be making a SUCCESS Of it.
Wo arc requested by the chairman OF
tho committc to state that thcro will be
no mcoting of tho third district of tho
Beavordam Baptist Association on tho
fifth Sunday in this month on account Of
tho Sunday School Convention which is
to meet with Return church OH that day.
Oconeo and Anderson papors will please
give notice.
Married, on Sunday, April 1st, at tho
residence of tho brides father, Thomas
Waters, ESD, Mr.. Thomas Smith and
Miss Ride Waters, Rov. A. =. Marctt
officiating.
We were pleased to receive call from
two beautiful young gonts last week.
Mossrs. Reed Kay and Lewis Knox. They
were entirely up on rabbits and fish.
Como again soon, boys. L..
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Mountain Rest Locals.

MOUNTAIN REST, April 2.-Tho health
of the com munity is not very good at
present.
Rev. }. M. Sanders preached an inter
esting sermon to All attentive congrcga-
ton at Double Springs Sunday, basing
his remarks upon the first clause of
First Kings, 81 20.
Mr.. d. Hunt, who is teaching school
at Shiloh, was up visiting home folks
Satur ny and Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Harper, of Seneca, visited
hor fat er, Mr.. G. w. Hunt, Saturday.
Some farmers have began planting
corn.
Miss Alice Frotwcll has returned home
after three weeks visit to relatives at
Seneca.
Miss Eliza Fincher has gone to Salem
on an extended visit to relatives.
Mrs. Mary lIamby is quite sick.
TrICirS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Sunday School Convention.

Tho Sunday School Convention of tho
Beaverdam Baptist Association will CON
yene with the Return church, five milos
from Senet ), on Friday before tho fifth
Sunday in April, 1900, continuing until
Sunday. The following is tho program :
First day Introductory sermon by
Rev. G. Wartllaw.
Organization.
Question l.. What are somo of tho
benefits derived from tho Sunday school 2
Discussed by Rev. N. G. Christopher.
Of Westminster, S. G. Smith and J. G.
Garrison.
Question 2. Is it bost to uso Union
Literature in somo localities or hayo no
SCHOOL W. H. Mongold and Rev. j. NJ.
Mcclure.
Question 8. What is a Sunday school ?
L. NJ. Elrod and Rev. ID. w. uiott.
Question 4. Ought our Sunday schools
church :? If SO, why? Rev. j. r. Earle
and j. w. Bcarden.
Question s. Is the Sunday school tho
church at work, or is it n separate organi-
Zation Esov. j. NJ. Sanders and j. w.
Stribling.
Question 6. What is the duty of Chris
tians toward fallen humanity ? Rev. II.
M. Allen and Joseph w. Shoolor.
Question Z: What arc tho most un-
Mormonism Rev. A. p. Marctt. NJ. G.
Barton and g. r. d. Burns.
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock an OK
position of tho Sunday school lesson,
conducted by Rev. =. j. Vermilion.
Sermon at IL O'Clock by Rev. II. M.
Bailey, ID. d., or Rev. d. w. Hiott.
j. ii. STONE,
j. G. ALEXANDER,
w. II. MCALIsTER,
Committee
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Rev. Arthur Crane Says He Has tho Proof,

CHARLESTON, S. c., April 1.-Follow-
ing his sensational sermon of last Sun
day, Rov. Arthur Crane, who recently
moved here from Now Jorsoy, preached
again tonight against vice in Charleston.
lie said that unless tho blind tigers, the
gambling houses and houses of i'll repute
are closed in Charleston ho will produce
evidence and facts which will force the
authorities to act. Rov. Crane has visited
the places about which he has preached
and he reiterated his determination of
seeing them closed He denied that he
had emulated the example of DIR. Park
hurst and severely criticised tho other
ministers of tho city who havo talked
disparagingly of his crusade against vice
and sin.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
East End Locals.

East End Locals.
Mrs. Peter Vredenburgh and son, Mas.
tor Reynolds Vredenburgh, Of Spring
fold, Illinois,; Mrs. Il. w. Rickart, of
St. Louis, Missouri, and Mvs. G. s. Mer-
rick, Of Asheville, N. c., are tho guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Merrick and
family in East End. This is tho first
visit Of Mrs. Vrodenburgh and Mrs.
Rickart to our mountain city, and we
trust that their sojourn here will make a
favorable and lasting impression on thoir
minds and hearts. Mrs. Vredenburgh is
tho mother of Mrs. Clifford Merrick.
Mr.. Alfred Earnest has purchased the
house and lot belonging to Capt. G. +.
Sooba in East End. He contemplatos
improving the property at an early day.
Mrs. A. NJ. Morgan has gone to Hen
dorsonville,, N. c., to DO absent for
several weeks.
Miss Sallie Norton and Miss Motto
Neville wore elected at recent meoti ng
OF tho IIayne Circle of Walhalla rs dele
gateB to tho Federation of Womans
Clubs, which meets in Charleston on
April 17th.
The Young people, especially tiio littio
children, are very much Interested in tho
approaching cantata in Pitchford's hall
on Friday night, 9th instant. Let overy-
body attend. q. g.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
A Negro Suicide.

BRoYLEs, ANDERSON COUNTY, S. c.,
March 2S.-Sam johnson, colorod man,
30 years old, committed suicide here yes
tcrday afternoon by soaking his clothing
with kerosene and setting fire to himself.
llo was dead before help, which was
a victim of epilepsy for long time md
this finally brought on insanity, it seems
For tho past week or so he had become
dangerous, and yesterday his wifo's
father took her away for safety, leaving
him practically alone, for they had no
children, and it is believed that he ended
his life in spell Of dcspondcncy at tho
leaving of his wife. An inquest hold to-
day 10y Magistrate FAINT found that ho
came to his death by his own act. John
son was hard working negro and had
the confidence Of tho white people.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
mauldin Wins Scholarship.

Mr.. G. w. Mauldin, of Pickens, won
tho Annapolis scholarship at Anderson
last week, over number OF competitors.
Mr.. Mauldin is promising young man.
He is a Clemson College student and was
to have represented that institution at
tho State oratorical contest in Green
wood. Since his resignation the students
have elected Mr. w. G. Hill, of Abbc-
vile, to represent the College. Mr.. Hill
will have very short time to prepare
himself, but all being anxious that tho
college shall be represented he is will
ing to serve. f. +. Pcarman, of Andcr-
son stood second best examination and
was chosen alternate.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
A Gentle Corrective

is what you need when your liver be-
comes inactive. It's what you get whom
you take DR.. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets
they arc free the violence and tho grin,
ing that come with the ordinary bill.
The best medical authorities agree that
in regulating tho bowels mild methods
are preferable. For every arrangement
OF the liver, stomach and bowels, these
tiny sugar coated pills are most effective.
They 90 about their work in an easy and
natural way, and their good lasts. Once
used, they arc always in favor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Death OF a Noble Woman.


=, Our community was saddonod on
it was announced that the immortal
spirit of Mrs. Nettie Wostmoreland, wife
of Mr.. B. II. Wostmoroland, of our town,
had left its tonomont of clay and re.
turned to tho God who gave it. She had
been in declining health for several
months, and hor condition grow worse
until tho final ond came. Sho was tho
second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frasier,
who have been living in Walhalla for the
past thrco or four years. Mrs. West
morcland was born at Westminster
twenty-five years ago. On January 7th,
1902, at Pclzer, S. G., she was happily
married to Mr.. Westmoroland This
union was blessed with four children,
throo of whom are living.
Mrs. Westmoreland was loyable
Christian woman and tho many noblo
traits of her character shown forth in
hor quiet life and influence. She bore
her suiforings with resignation and
patience and her young life wont out as
vapor. In her early life she had givon
to meot tho grim monster death with joy
and peace. She was member of tho
Walhalla Methodist church and was a
pious and humble Christian. To tho
husband and three little children, all
girls, is extended tho warmest sympa-
thios in their great bereavement. Ap-
propriate funeral services will be con
ductcd by her pastor, Rov. G. f. Clark
son, at tho homo of the deceased this
"Wednesday afternoon at three O'Clock.
The romans Of tho departed ono will be
laid to rest in Wostvicw cemetery to
await tho resurrection OF the just.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Hypnotist Hoped to the Heater.

"Prof." II. II. Langston, of Anderson,
the .'hypnotist' who Uppcarcd at Fitch
ford's Hall last Wednesday night didn't
fill his engagement for Thursday nights
performances. His failure to hypnotize
anything Wednesday night was the first
fault, either, that he made tit was the
fault of the audience. AS tho train
pulled out Thursday he doubtless whis-
pcrcd softly to himself: ppm going,
going, going; don't know exactly why,
but I'm going; | want to stay, but |
can't; I'm going, going; Pm gone, and
can't como back!-And we're glad
of If -
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Story OF n Slave.

TO be bound hand and foot for years
by tho chains Of disease is tho worst form
of slavery. George D. Williams, of Man
chester, Mich, tells how sach a slave
has been so helpless for flvo years that
she could not turn over i'm bed alone
After using two bottles of Electric Bit
ters, she is wonderfully improved and
able to do her own work. This supreme
remedy for female diseases quickly cures
nervousness, sleeplessncss, mcnancholy,
headache, backachc, fainting and dizzy
spells. This miracle working medicine
is godsond to weak, sickly, run down
people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
30 cents. Sold by all druggists in the
county.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Death OF ZaCk Hall.

Died, at his home, near Phinncy's, S. c.,
on Saturday morning, March 3lst, 1900,
after several weeks illness, Mr.. lack
Hall, aged about - years. The immedi-
ate cause of his death was enlargement
Of tho heart. Mr.. Hall was an Oconee
county raised man, and by all those who
who knew him he was recognized as a
man OF sterling worth and high moral
4 true friend. IIo will be greatly missed
by his family and many friends. IIo
leaves wife and several children to
mourn his death. His body was buried
at Fairvicw church on last Sunday after
noon, the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev. ID. w. IIiott
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Fair Sailinu

through lifo for the person who keeps in
health. With a torpid livcr and impure
blood that follows it, you are an easy prey
to all sorts of ailments. That "used'up'
feeling is tho first warning that your
liver isn't doing it's work.
That is tho timo to take DR.. Picrce's
Golden Medical Discovery. AS an appe,
tizing, restorative tonic, to ropel disease
and build up. the needed flesh and
rouscs every organ into bealIh action,
purities and enriches the blood, braces
up the whole system, and restores health
and yipor
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Resolutions OF Respect.

Whereas, It was the will of God to
call John Horny Theilkuhl from earth
to his home beyond, in tho morning of
life; therefore be 1t,
Resolved lst, That we, members of
tho Lutheran Sunday school, bow in
humble submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father, knowing that Ho doetL
all things we'll.
I'd, That in tho death of Henry we
havo lost a faithful member.
I'd, That wo will over cherish in our
memories his gentle life.
4th, That we extend to his sorrowipg
loved ones our heartfelt sympathies.
5th, That these resolutions be pub
lishcd in THE KEowEE COURIER, and a
copy bo sent to the family.
MAMIE ANsEL,
y; XII, l.; N%9nMAN' %1s,. Committee.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
A Blaze Monday Night.

Last Monday night about $40 O'Clock
tho alarm of firo was given, and in few
minutes large crowd was out ready for
work. a dry kiln of lumber at tho old
brewery Park had caught, and, in spite
of hard work, it burned to tho ground.
There were something over 1000 feet
of lumber in tho kiln, valued at about
Sl2J. The entire kiln was lost. The
um Der burned was tho property of
Nj. a. Jatfcrson and Otto Kaufmann. Six
thousand feet belonged to Mr.. Jaffcrson
and 5000 to MIR. Kaufman.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Big Fever Fund Asked for.

Based upon report from the Surgeon
General of tho marine hospital service,
Secretary Gage has asked Congress to
increase the appropriation to combat
ent appropriation boing only $500, 900.
The basis for this request is the expected
early outbreak of yellow fovor in the
Gulf States, and tho Secretary declares
that an additional 100000 should be
made Immediately available, as tho gov.
ernmcnt is to take immediate stops to
prevent this threatening outbreak if
possible.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-04-05
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainficld, Ill.
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; sho
was treated for a month by hor family
physician but grew worse. IIe told her
she was a hopeless victim of consump-
ton and that no medicine could euro her.
lIor druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption; sho bought
a bottle and to hcr delight found herself
benefited from tho first dose. Sho con-
tinuod its use and after taking six bottles
found herself sound and well; now does
her own houscwork and is as well rs she
over was. FREQ trial bottles of this great
discovery at all drug stores in tho county.
Large bottles 80 cents and 81.