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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
sTlLL ANOTHER MILl.

Positive Information was obtained last
night that Beaumont parties had pnr-
chased the timuer holdings OF George
Adams in Jasper county aud would erect
saw mill just as soou a the equipment
can be obtained by request names o' tue
purchasers are withheld for the present.
but the sale was made by Cuptua Il, /,
kellie at Jasper The tract OF aud en-
bodies 5000 acres Of yellow pluo few
miles north OF Klrbyvllle ON The line Of
the Gulf, Beaumont aud Kansas CITY rail.
road. The purchasers win build 80 900
or 10000 feet pc: day mill I, will be
operated by company yet TO be organized,
the general offices OF which VIII be 80
Beaumont
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
Philippine REPORT.
u Will he Submitted About Last OF
January.


New York, January 11-A special 70
the Times from Washington says; About
the last of January the Philippines com
mission will submit their full report TO
the president President Schurman was
at the White House Thursday 10 announce
that progress was being made aud that
before February the work OF the com
mission viii be completed The report
made In September was a general one, IN
which all the commissioners Joined In
the fun report each commissioner viii
deal with separate subject. That OF
President Schurman Is on government for
the Philippines. He has considered the
matter fully aud has discussed his report
with the president II e assumed that
such practical points as he may offer Will
be brought to the attention OF the appro-
pirate committees OF the senate ana the
house.
As TO the question OF again sending q
commission to the Philippine ii has been
suggested in congress by both senators
aud representatives that a joint commit
tee OF members might be named for that
purpose. II would be very popular and
also very expensive hut il is insisted that
IL would he a better way Of preparing
congress for legislative action than the
plan OF making up a commission Outside
OF congress aud expecting members OF
both houses 20 read their report after II
had been made IN order TO become in
formed. II Is maintained that report
from members who are well known would
be more interesting and impressive.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
nnInrndn Sow FnIIIng.

Wharton, Texas, January IA force
of men are guarding the railroad bridge
at this place. The Colorado rose rapidly
until about midnight last night, ana laigs
o1santIties of driftwood passed By; al
noon today Il seems to be gradually fall
ing. The bridge Is well protected from
drift bv two large 200 foot booms. which
quickly guides all dangerous debris aSay
from the piers OF the bridge, az the same
time protecting the county bridge. about
800 feet from the railroad bridge.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
JEFFRIEs AND trrz.
champion says He IL Ia "a Position
10 Dictate Now.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
The proposition made by Bob Fitzsim-
mons through yesterdays Enquirer to Jim
Jefirles was discussed by the champion last
Night at Peoples aheater.
Yes, am willing 10 fight Fitzs.m-
mons" said jeff.
"Will you fight him under condition that
the winner takes all7"
Il should say mott That fellow caa't
give me any game like that"
How do you want the purse diviieis 90
sixty Ave per cent to the winner is my
propagation to Mr.. Fitzsimmons, Fitz-
simmons thought he was the whole thing
when he made a match with me the last
time. aud refused to give me chance
until ! agreed on giving him the big end
OF the purse. / knew | could win, anl
for that reason gave in to his demands
am now in position 10 dictate 10 Mr.
Fitzsfmmops. and I'll make him take his
own medicine, II he wants my game
that's the best can do for him
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the fremont: A. A. Reilly. Florence
Clark, G. \. Nofmanton, New York; T. c,
Morgan. Francis Morgan. Cox Sackil, New
York. Richard NJ. Mengel. New Haven.
Conn; j S, Perry. Jersey city. n. III,
Charles Simpson, San Antonio; Thad C,
b Il. Houston; W. a. Tulley, Dallas; c. j.
Anderson 4. H. Wettis United States
transport Kilpatrick. \. W, Moore Bas-
top, G. Hancock Hervey, Houston; j. S.
Lawrence. New York; w. II. Lovegroye
and wife New Orleans r. p. Barry, J. II.
Shelley. Dallas; G. 3. Brandon, st. Louis +;
Roy h. Poulton. New York; B. Hoffman
Detroit; j, Sparks and wife, Kansas city.
Lucian Voorhees, New Orleans: H. OPP
penheimer. Kansas City; w. T. Jussey
and wife. Chicago; w u. Barbee, Whar-
ton Texas D, e. simmons, Austin; j. c.
Strong, Port Layaca.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
ISLAND CITY ITEMS.
Death mud Funeral of Mrs. Annie
a. Houdic.

Death mud Funeral of Mrs. Annie
a.. Boudic-,
Galveston, Texas, January H. Mrs. An
ME G. Rondies died this morning at 1850
O'Clock at 50. Msry's sanitsrium. She hiss.
been sick for a long time and her death
was hardly surprise to the many friends
who had visited and administered TO her
She was woman Of high character and
artistic tastes, the daughter Of the late
William Carey Crane, president of BAYLOR
university. Coming to Galveston in ls5c
she has since made this city her home and
her three sons, George B., William G. and
Harry Rhodes and one daughter. Anita.
survive her
The funeral took place this afternoon
at O'Clock from the residence OF $. T.
Fonfsine. Tenth and Market streets. and
the services We're conducted by Rev. w NJ
Harris of the First Baptist church.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
lpreme Court Passes on the Olivier Case
and Sustains Court Of Appeals.
.cides That Limitation of Four Years Does Not
Apply in Actions Which Had Been Begun by
the City Before the Amendment to
the Charter Became Effective.

| Austin. Texas, January 1.-THE SUI
yreme court today in the following
srstare answered the question certi-
I'd from the First supreme judicial
Iiartct in 2. NJ. olivier ct al VS.. the
[iiy Of Houston
The court of civil appeals for the
f,rst district has submitted for our
|s.l,ion the question stated in GER
|scsto Of dissent as follows; This
1 an appeal from judgment of the
harriet court of Harris county, rem
Urea in favor Of the city against APP
|elants for taxes due by them for the
|esrs 1892 and 1898.
The taxes had been due for more
han four years when the suit was in
ktrted and the suit was pending and
bndisposed of in May, 1899. Section
ID of the charter of the city of Hous-
lon. empowering parties liable to said
(ity for taxes to plead limitation OF
bur years in bar of pending suits of
|aid city for taxes took effect in May,
|s99. and was pleaded by appellants in
lar of this action. The trial court
held the provision, In so far as it at
lected pending suits, TO he in contra
|ention Of section - of article OF
|he State constitution and majority
bf this court has affirmed the judg-
ment, Justice Peasants dissenting on
HE question of the constitutionality
BIZ the law. The constitutionalty of
he Law is the only question presented
pn the appeal.
THE cause is now pending before us
bu motion for rehearing and on motion
pf appellenats the following question
|s respectfully certified for your deci
|lon
"Is the provision in question,
IN so far as II affects actions by
|bc city for taxes pending nj the
lime tho law tool, effect, in con-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
.ray.ntion Of The state eop.,l,u-


trayention of the state copstitu-
uon'
The taxes sued for were rigbtfui,y
due by appellants for The Years named.
Nine-tenths of the taxes due for Inc
years 1892 ana 1898 had been paid
by he other property owners Of the
city
The bonded debt Of the city at the
date of the judgment was more than
81, 100000 and half the taxes sued for
were to be appropriated for tha sun-
port OF the city government generally
and the remainder was part Of pro
vision for the liquidation of the city's
bonded debt"
The charter of the CITY of Houston
is made a public law. OF which the
courts are required to take judicial
notice and the amendment OF 1899 not
stated in the certificate is expressly
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

San Angelo, Texas January io.-The 10
cal lodge Of the Home Forum Benefit Or
der had elected the following officers for
the ensuing term; President. N L. Cr-n-
shaw vice president Mrs. VI. l.. Cren-
ans: secretary. August Balfauz: treasurer.
j. G w Taylor; historian Mrs Thomas
Hart: orator Mr. Gus Drsssler; assistant
orator, Mrs. August Balfauz guard J. NJ.
STEPHENS; porter, Mrs. August PAIL Di-
rectors: Thomas l.. Hart and L. +. Hsstz-
ler medical examiner, DR.. T. W. Con-
arlv
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
Took nRoNIo sELTzER.
Mrs. Adams Died soon After the Dose
Was administered

Was administered.
New York January 1l.--Inierest in tn.
Mollneu trial was enhanced today by the
appearance on the witness stand Of Mrs.
Florence Rogers, daughter OF Mrs. Adj
ANS. In telling the story Of the poison ad-
ministered 10 her mother. Mrs. Rogers
seih: Il arose at the usual time and found
my mother suffering from headache. She
asked me II I knew OF anything that
would ease the pain. / thought OF the
bromo-seltzer which Mr.. Cornish had |
went 20 the door OF his room and asked
him II he would not let me have some for
my mother. He gave me the bottle aud
my Intention was TO nix Il for her myself.
The bottle was sealed over and could not
be opened without the aid OF a corkscrew.
We then went TO Mr.. Cornish and told
him we could not open H. He came out
OF bis room aud with the aid OF fork
wbicb be took from the breakfast table
pulled the cork. He then measured out a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
HOTELS CROWDED.

sleeping accommodation for a number
of late arrivals could not be occurred AZ
any Of the lrst-olass hotels last night.
and lodging house accommoda tons had to
he accepted, Just how long this condl
ton Of affairs viii bo permitted depends
upon The inclination OF local capitalists to
co-operste in the erection 81 a commodious
and up-to' date hotel building The rrop,
osltion has been with them for more than
year
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

San Francisco. Cal, january li.-Fiys
and a half furiongs. selling, maideus =
Upper Crust. First Shot, Coming Event
Time, i0s.
Mile. sellng-Greyhursi. Tom Crem-
well. Tom Calvert. Time. 1912 IA.
Mile and quarter, selling Meadow
thorpe, chimura, Or. Bernsys Tune
$40 Ia
Mile. San Bruno stakcs-AThc Lady, Adj
vance Guard. T. W. Rrodc. Time. iN
Purse, mile Bsnnockburn. MALAY, Imp.
Mistral. Time, lao -
Six fnrlo7gs-Ben led. Mocorito. Jingle
Jingle, Time. i:t4 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
changes at Troy.

Troy, Texas. January l1.-some business
changes going on IN Troy; J. W. Was n
has bought the interest OF Gray Little O.
the firm of Little & Bacon and A r..
Curtis has bought the interest of his si'eat
partner, G. d. Ellington. Mr.. Eliingtol
viii be connected with j. w Watson &
Bacon. Both firms carry general msr-
chandise.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
PASSED To supREME couRT.

The First court Of appeals has certified
to the supreme court certain questions in
the case Of iimtrough VS.. Barnett and
that tribunal will have 10 pass on said
Observation-Disclosures involving the constt-
tutouality of the school trustee law--be-
fore the court of appeals takes any fur
Their action III the case 1t may be a few
weeks before the supreme court passes on
the question at issue
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

sherman, Texas. January i'-inis
morning W. IT. Robertson, farmer 10 the
Pennington neighborbood. was found dead
10 bed. He retired last night IN apparently
normal health and today the discovery
made by his family was s,arfllns, blow
TO them The death Is attributed to heart
troubles.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

Yoakum, Texas, January 1.-THE Palace
drug store, formerly owned by f. L, Good
Toe, has been purchased by Messrs. 0. ina
brit and l.. NJ. Todd The business viii
be continued with Mr.. Inabrit IN charge
under the firm name of Inabrit & Todd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

San Antonio, Texas. January 1l.-Nat
suzbachcr, wholesale liquor dealer. today
made an assignment for the benefit OF his
creditors naming lsadore Efron as his as
sigpoe. no assets or liabilities arc given
Sulzbacher carried a Se5 600 stock Of
liquors
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
PERSONAL.

Assistant Attorney General simmons Of
Austin was in the city today attending the
court of civil appeals. He represented
the State In the tax suit Of j, c. League
vs.. The State, from San Augustine county
which was argued today
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

sherman. Texas, January lt.--A stock
company with a capital stock of ssye- al
thousand dollars has been organized for
the purpose of carrying or general de-
partment store The company has bought
the retail grocery business of C. ]. HAYDEN
and VIII occupy the entire fret floor of the
Beree block
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

Pancharm Etidorpha. Time, as7 is.
Seven furiongs Colonel Cassidy. Jim,
Hogg, Trebor. Time. 1882.
Mile and twenty ysrds---Judge Qulgley
Waiercrest. Lexington Pirate. Time i;as.
lord Neville finished second but was dis
qualified for fonling)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
DIsTR1CT couRT

Charles Hanks, assault to murder. two
years in the peniteptiary.
Ed Johnson, robbery mistrlal.
William Sharp assault to murder; re-
duced to assault and battery fined $50
Jerry McCuilus. robbery; dismissed
II 4. Johnson, theft from person. ais,
missed
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

New York. January 1i.--A recently or
ganized company will put into public SER
vice In the streets In this city next week
200 automobile carriages and 100 auto
mobile omnibuses. The charge for cabs
hour
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

dose Of the bromo-seltker aud poured It
Into glass Of water and gave Il to
mother She drank II and Mr.. Cornish
went back 70 his room. My mother was
taken III almost Immediately and died
soon aftcrward."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

Paris, Texas. January 1l.-Thomas p.
Reardon, an insurance agent and real
estate dealer at Denison, has filed a petit
tion in bankruptcy in the Federal court,
Liabilities about $4,000; no assets.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

Hearne. Texas. January II. - Messrs
Nosches G Unger have sold their entire
stock of dry goods. clothing, boots AMI
shoes to W. c. Allen & Co. who will re-
move the stock to their present location
after an inventory has been taken,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
TIE RACES.
only One winning Favorite ON n
Heavy TrRck.

Nav Orleans, La. January 1.-THE
track was very heavy this afternoon and
most OF the good things went astray.
LORD Fairfax. who landed the first race.
was the only winning favorite. sum
msries;
Six furlongs--I.ord Fairfax, samiyei,
Scottish Grit Time. l:lS.
Mile--Tickful, Barney F. The Bobbie-
Time. 1:tT.
Mile aud three furlongs-M oncngah.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
BUSINESS MATTERS.
Volunteers Banisrurtc,

Longview. Texas. January 9--M. Cold
berg 6 Sons. general merchants, have gone
into voluntary bankruptcy; particulars not
obtainable
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
DEATH OF MRS. sARELL

Mrs. Mary sabel, wife OF y. $. sAhell,
died at l:iO this afternoon. She was 80
years old. Funeral Will take place to-
morrow at $3.50 from st. Mary's cathedral
aud will be private
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

New Birmingham. Texas. January o.
NJ. S. Whitehurst has taken his son Harry
in as full partner in his business of gem
eral merchandise at this place.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
A RAM, for brandon.

Tinker ard G. /. White will establish a
private bank al Brandon February ! Mir.
White Will be president. Mr.. Tinker cash.
Ter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
chicagoan. Coming 20 For,

Chicago. January ii.--Live stock com
mission men VIII leave Chicago Saturday
afternoon for Fort Worth, Texas. TO at
tend the annual meeting OF the National
Live Stock association. which conyenes
there January u TO 10. inclusive. The
delegates viii also SO to San Antonio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12
HOUSTON.

Texas. TO attend Tho annual meeting OF
tho Texas Live Stock association, which
begins Monday January %, and continues
for three days,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

Cleburne. Texas, January 10.-The case
of Charles c. Warner has just been az
frmed by the court of last resort This
is case against the Gulf, Colorado anl
Santa Fe railroad. He was switchman
and lost his leg several years ago. The
amount OF the Judgment is $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

time, subsequently making his escape and
being at large ever since, had the cid
sentence passed upon him yesterday All
the papers in the cas- were destroyed
When the Delta county house burned down,
but the minutes Of the trial were saved
He was sentenced accordingly. 1t is be-
lieyed that he will be pardoued
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-12

- Texas, January H. Taylor
ss1s. who was charged with starting
|,s,ns Which destroyed nearly the whole
Eo portion OF Paris twenty-five years
&c. DO was tried on change OF venue
S'as' and given four years at the
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-12-19
CURES BLOOD POISON.
ScrofuIa, Ulcers, Old Sores, Bone
Pains--TriaI Treatment Free.

First, second or third stages posi-
lively cured by taking B B. B. DO
tanic Blood Balm Blood Balm
kills or destroys the Syphilitic Poi
son in the Blood and expels it from
the system, making perfect cure.
H&ve you sore throat, pimples, coz
PEI colored spots, old fostering eat
ing sores, ulcers, swellings, scrofula,
itching skin, aches and pains in
b mes or j,ipts, sore mouth, or fall
ing hai? Then Botanic Blood Balm
will heal every sore, stop the aches
AID make the blood Pure and Rich
and give the rich glow of health TO
the skin. Over 900 Testimonials Ct
cures. B B. B. thoroughly tested
for 30 years. Drug stores 81. Trial
treatment of B. B. B. free by writing
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. De-
scribe trouble and free medical ad-
vice given. Don't despair of a cure
as B B. B. cures when all else fails.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-12-19
Holiday Bargains.

In this issue, J. C. Moore, the big
Columbia dry goods merchant
spreads handsome holiday bill OF
fare before the readers of the Dis
patch. In it he names many
rare bargains in goods for
Christmas presents. This is a great
convenience to buyers as they can
take the Dispatch, read over the
articles and make their selection of
articles wanted without even con-
sidering tie price as Moore will
make that satisfactory and when he
foots up the bill you will be aston
ished at the low figures at which the
articles have been marked. The
great number of customers who
>daily throng his place OF business
= ltest to the fact that his yafses are
20 and satisfaction is given. PeNsonf
who 90 to Columbia to trade bi;
week should call at his place of buFl
ness, which is known TO LexingtoM
ians. as Hopes Corner," and exam
;.e aense stock of useful
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-12-19

When little George Henry the ony
son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. 2 Meetze
died last night about II o'clock q
bright al d promising life was ended.
The little fellow had been sick for
only a few days but from the first
the family physician gave the devoted
parents no hope and prepared them
fer the worse. He was an exception
ally bright and interesting child and
was much beloved by the entire com
munity ard his untimely death has
cast gloon over the place and the
sympathies of the people 60 out to
the stricken parents in this hour OF
their sore affection. TIE iaterment
will take place tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-12-19
Card of Thanks.

We desire to return our grateful
and heartfelt thanks to tie neighbors
and friends who so kindly ministered
to our son Willie in his last illness,
and can assure them that their
thoughtful kindness will be cherished
by US as priceless gems in memory's
archives. We pray Gods richest
pediction to rest and abide with
en- and that when sickness and
ueatS- shall invade their homes they
will d willing hands and kind
hearts to smooth the pangs Of sorrow.
J. J. Lown and Wife.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-12-19
STATE OF SOUTH CARO- LIMA,
ClUNTY OF LEXING o..

In the Probate Court.
E. T. R,uch a. Ad nin strator of the Es-
tate OF Wesley Y Y,nlginar. deceased,
Plaintiff again
VA Younginer and others, Defendants.
Complaint to sell land in aid of assets.
DURSUANT TO A DECREE OF THE
i C.u.t of Probate of Lexington County
in the above entitled action, 1 will sell be-
fore the court house door in Lexington
county on the first Mond,v in January
next, within the legal hours Of sd e, the fol-
lowing property toxit:
Ali that piece parc-l or tract OF Ind Sit
| uate. lying and being in the county and
State aforesaid on the north tide OF High
Hill creek and adjoining lanis Of j sse
Swygert J. H. Hitler, Lott Lowman and
Henry Harman, containing sevsn'y acres,
more or less.
Also; all that piece, parcel or tract of
land, situate, lying and being in the county
and State aforesaid on south side Of High
Hill creek. adjoining lands OF CAtharine
Jumper, Henry Harman, V A. Ioungiar,
AMI perhaps others, containing twenty
four acres, more or less
TERMS OF SALE-One half of the
purchase money to be paid in cash: the
balance on credit Of twelve months. the
credit portion to be secured by bond Of the
purchaser and mortgage of the premises
the credit portion to be'r interest from the
day of sale at the rate OF eight per cent.
per aunup. The purchaser may pay al
cash if so q sired. Purchlsa to pay for
papers and stamps. As an earnest of good
faith the purchaser of the 7U.acle tract will
BIZ req Tired to deposit Sl0O with the Judge
of Probate within one hour after the said
tract is BID off. otherw Sc it will be imme-
diately resold to the highest bidder with.
out further advertisements: and the pur-
chaser of the a acre 'ract will be required
to deposit $50 with the Judge OF Probate
within one hour after said tr ,ct Of land is
bid of, and in case of his failure to d. so the
premises will be forthwith Iesold to tie
highest bidder without fnrther advertise
ment.
GEORGE S DRAFTS, J. L. G.
December 10, 1900. Avs
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-12-19
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and well
ried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth,
ing Syrup for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colo and
is the best remedy for diarrhea.
twenty-five centsa bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1900-12-19

You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle show
ing that it is simply iron and Qoinine
in tasteless form. No cure, no pay.