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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08
HUGGED WIFE'S MAID.
Husband Is In a Bad Box.

GAINESVILLE, o., April IA warrant
was served on Thomas w. Harper, a
prominent and wealthy coal operator
of this city, Sunday, charging him with
assaulting his wife's maid Miss Katie
Powell.
In filing the complaint with Police
Judge Reed Miss Powell alleged that
Mr.. Harper took her into his arms and
hugged her. Mr.. Harper, who is a man
of the highest standing in the commu-
nifty, entered into recognizance for
his appearance in police court Monday
morning, when the hearing will take
place.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08
WOMEN VOTING STRONG.
A Bio Turnout in c,oveIa nd.

Democrat Leased Wire Service.
Cleveland, o., April 9.-The feature
of the election here is the voting Of
the women for school director and the
members of the school council. Fiji
teen thousand women registered and
from the way they are turning out their
vote will almost equal their registra-
ton.
There are two women candidates for
the school council, with good chances
of election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08
WANT JOHN LEWIS
In West Virginia For Forgery

The sheriff of Hancock county w.
Va, telephoned to the mayor this af-
ternoon stating that John Lewis, who
was arrested here on March 81 for for
gerry is wanted in West Virginia on a
similar charge.
Lewis has been bound over and is
now in Jail awaiting the action Of the
grand jury, in May. A similar charge
is against him at East Liverpool, 1t is
said r d
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08
OVER $4,000
In Telephone Stock Subscribe q

!. A. Mahaffey, president of the bus
mess Mems association of Canton,
stated at 2 o'clock Monday that al
though the committee representing the
business men had been working but
half a day, they had taken subscrip-
tions amounting to over $4,000.
Business men are reported to be
very enthusiastic for the scheme" said
Mr.. Mahaffey. "They are subscribing
literally. Before our committee had
started out nearly 100000 had been se-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08
MINE WORKERS MEET.
Discussing tn, Strike OutIooks

Discussing thu Strike Outlooks
Indianapolis, Ind, April THE ma
tional executive board of the United
Mine Workers, of America, began its
session here today 1t is understood
that before adjournment, policy will
have been adopted as to threatened
strike in the West Virginia and Penn
sylvania fields.
Twenty-three members of the nation
al board are present, with President
Mitchell In the chair.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08
KERCH-A ANDREWS.

Henry Il. Andrews. a business man
of Shanesville, and Frances Kerch, of
North and Young streets, Canton. were
married in the First Reformed par
sonage on Sunday afternoon at !
o'clock by the Rev. F. @. Nau. In the
evening, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews left
for Shanesville, where they will take
up their residence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08

cured and in my opinion the project
will be success"
The doctors, grocers and butchers
were at work last week several days.
but the books were not put In the
hands of the business men until Mon
day morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08

Nothing too good for the old vet
erans and their friends. Free Chair
Cars by the "Choctaw Route" to the
Reunion at Dallas in April.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08

Take the "Choctaw Route" to the
Confederate Reunion, Dallas Texas,
In April. Excursion rates.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08

rorw r, cb,ei t 10
ton State Bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true, to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
CORWIN d, BACHTEL, Cashier.
State of Ohio, County of Stark. SIS.
sworn to and subscribed before me this
9Th day of April, 10 9.
JOHN T. BLAKE, Notary Puzzle
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-04-08

WANTED.--Tallow and lard at all
times; highest cash price,
JOS. BlECHELE SOAP CO.,
7l5-726 8 Walnut st., Cantor, o.
2-11 to Ali
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12
County Court.

In addition to Monday proceedings Of
the County Court, published by us last
week we give the following subsequent
action:
II tie matter f removsl 81 the .9ilgates
on The IiAiito1n aud shepherJstown
turnpike, the conrt appointed ] s Mel
viu. T. b. Moore aud Jas. X. Hendricks
committee to examine said pike and re
port at the November term whether on
not the road complies with The law.
hthe matter Of removal Of the tolIgales
on the turnpike running from summit
Point to the Clarke county liue, tie cour
appointed Daniel Iefebower, l. II Stri-
der and Jas X Hendricks committee
TO examine said road and make like re-
port.
The Court refused to open new road
from the Rocks Ferry road 10 road lead
ing from the Charles and B-rryville tun
pike 10 Wickhiir
The court refused TO open road from
Aiannine's ferry the county road at the
iIustler f-rm.
The c,ut ordered thai he eek of the
c urt have pub ishtd the financial state
meit ID SO far only as il relates to the
county furd ed nj The road fund.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12


Mr. ! Frank Myers went out into fald
on his Craighill farm, near Mechanics
town. last Thursday, where he had bull
belonging to Mr. c F Wall. Immediately
the bovine made dash for the horse
upon which Mr. Myers was mounted and
swept both horse and rider ALONG for a
distance of some feet. Mr. Myers. how
ever succeeded in getting away from. the
mad animal, which fortunately was q
aehorned one, otherwise the result must
nave been most serious to the horse Is
not to Mr. Myers also. Saturday morn,ra
Sam.Galoway, Mr. Walls efficient l;e,
tenant went out to bring the bull in
waen 1t went for the mule upon which
Sam was mounted in dashing stvle and
IN TINS case also came pretty near MAKING
serious work of both mule and rider
Sam IS pretty good hand with stock
Out we venture to assert that he does not
particularly banker after the handl;ng of
many gentlemen COWS of this tempera.
ment
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

al amendment now pending limiting the irre-
ducible school fund.
That We f.vor consolidation Of schools.
That we heartily endorse the views Of State
If q course Or prs fessional reading for the
teachers aud simplifying course OF study in
putiic schools
That we tender our coincidence TO oar CO.
, laborer, Mrs. J. e. Wiltshire, in her recent
bereavement
= hat 10 the death of Prof. Joseph McMur-
ran. Of Shephef dstown. the teaching fraterni-
ty has lost sincere friend and counsellor.
That copy OF these resolutions lie trans
mitted 70 our county papers and TO West yir-
GINA School Journal for publication.
Il. w. COLEMAN.
| MARGARET 4 WETzEL
KATE KEARNEY
Committee
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Capt. Julius c. Holmes and the indie
pendent Fire Company are making big
preparations tor their Portsmouth trim
next week. They will leave here on the
9;54 b. & 0. train Monday morning. and
expect to carry forty or more uniformed
men, with the Charles Town Cornet
Band OF eighteen pieces, under leadership
OF Prof. t. NJ. Baker. The companv viii
De received and escorted through the
CITY OF Washington by the Veteran Vol
unteer Fire Department of that CITY. and
IN portsmouth will be the especial guests
OF the independent Fire Company of that
place. handsome new reversible BADGES
nave been secured. and will be worn on
TINS trip. In addition to the lettering Re
low, the badge has on its upper portion a
medallion bearing a hfe-like picture of the
company's .benefactor. with the inscrin-
tons, : Charles Broadway Rouss We
mourn our loss. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Our old friend Mr.. c. G. Mllev called
at the SPIRIT Office Saturday. in our alb
sence, and wrote the following
Friend Haines = Sir, it NAV be inter
esting to your many readers to hear from
an old Confed. of Trappe. Va. The
wheat crop is the smallest IN our locality
have ever known in my lite, grass a
failure and oats and corn short. On NV
way found there had been heavy rains
at Bluemont. also between the hills
down to Keyes' Gap; corn and grass
much better than in my locality. While
crossing the mountain found more tim
Der broken by ice than in my locality.
After crossing the river l was apreeablv
surprised to find the corn and grass fairly
good on to Charles Town. l am visit
ing my brother A d Miley, H t Milev
and B E Reavers, and congratulate the
people OF jefferson county on a far pros
pect Tor corn. Yours,
c. G. MILEy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

The various States of the South seemed
apparently we'll satisfied with the propo-
sition to erect one general Battle Abbey
as long as the matter was open and a
number OF cities were in the field aspiring
for its location. Since the city of Rich
mond has. however, very properly been
chosen as the site for it, there have been
suggestions that the fund in hand be di-
vided among different States to go toward
State memorial buildings This, it seems
to us. would be in direct opposition to the
object for which the fund was created.
and the Battle Abbey committee would
outrageously betray its trust 10 think of
conserving to such action. Furthermore,
we feel assured that the heirs of Mr..
Charles Broadway Rouss would never
approve of such diversion of the munif
ceRt contribution of that generous-heart-
ed ex-Confederate from the object for
which 1t was given. The idea of Mr..
Rouss was to have one grand memorial
building, representing the entire South
something worthy of the Lost CausN
and its immortal detenders-and not
something to be cut up in slices and par
celed out to various cities here and there.
We trust, therefore, that there will be no
more suggestions of the character above
referred to, and that the South will ere
m my years have in the grand old capital
city of the Confederacy Battle Abby
IN which all her sons and daughters will
feel an equal interest. and to which eacn
and every one may point with feeling
of honest pride.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Charles Town. historic and battle-scar-
red, is once more under military swa,
Troop A of the Maryland Nationa! Guard
arrived yesterday afternoon, and for the
nonee the soldier boys of grand old
Maryland have possession of the town
.Tae troopers left Pikesvlle, near Balti-
more, Saturday, on practice march
spent Sunday night at Frederick CITY
aud yesterday evening pitched their tents
in the beautiful meadow of Mr.. A. c.
Moore, at "Hibernian Rest. at the west
end Of Charles Town. Lieut.. Lyon c.
Rogers IS IN command. and among those
IN the party are Capt. Charles G. Hill.
surgeon of the troop Lieut.. Redmond
C.Stewart, Lieut.. William b. Cockev
Albert Clabaugh, Thomas Craddock
Frank G. Evans, Edward Cockev w
Stewart Diffenderffer, ]. Newman Num-
sen, Harold Ham. Edward Pennimau
Dr. E. E. Jones and Harry Devries. The
troopers ere well mounted dressed in
service uniforms of khaki pants, blue
shuts and campaign hats, and carry a
full field outfit. They will remain here
until Friday, when they will break camn
and start on their return journey. A
portion of the troop will go over to the
Berryville Horse Show on Thursdav.-
This military body. it will be recollected,
camped here for night two years ago
and made most favorable impression
upon our people. In the present instance
we are sure, they will be accorded al
possible courtesies, and their STAY at
Charles Town BE- made not the least
pleasant feature of their outing. The
usual fortnigltly Friday night dance at
Hotel Powhatan will, this week. be
changed to Thursday night. in honor of
our Maryland visitors.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Miss M. Lutte Alstadt, charming
Young lady of Harpers Ferry, is visiting
her uncle, Col. l.. G. Cockerell, at his
home at West End. Miss Alstadt is the
young lady who met with such unparallel.
ed success at Mountain Lake Park a short
time ago when she sang before large au-
dience composed of the West Virginia
educational Association and many others.
1t is safe to predict that Miss Alstadt has
brilliant future before her, ard il moth
ing occurs her name will pass down to
history as one of the most celebrated of
West Virginia's daughters. She is as.
sured hearty welcome wherever she
goes and has made numerous friends in
her brief sojourn here. -KingwoodArgus
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Mr.. Garland {. Backus. of this place,
IS the winner of the first prize awarded
ny The Welcome Guest" in contest
for the best original story recently sub
nltted for publication in that periodical
fhe prize was eight dollars in cash.
The Buried City" is the title of Mr..
Backus' prize-winner and is an entertain
ing story of travel and adventure in Mex
CO. We congratulate our bright young
TREND upon the development of credita-
bic talent in this line, and wish him much
greater success.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Mr. W L Lloyd has purchased the l..
Kan Rodrick store in this place, and will,
take possession OF the same tomorrow
1t is somewhat with tinge of sadness
that we contemplate missing the familiar
form and features of our old esteemed
friend, Mr.. Rodrick. from the place
where he has done business so long; vet
on the other hand we are pleased that his
successor is found in gentleman well
known to our people, son of old Jeffer-
son, whom we wish much success in his
new venture.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Mr.. Oliver t. Kemp. who has been for
the past twenty-seven years supervisor of
bridges and buildings on the second divl-
sion of the b. G. o. railroad with head
quarters at Harpers Ferry. and who has
been one of the very best officials IN the
company's service. has been placed on
the retired list. When the railroad
company recently made change, extend
ing the division from Brunswick to
Grafton, with Cumberland as headouar-
tiers, Mr.. Kemp, on account of his age and
faithful service, asked to be placed on the
retired list Mr.. Kemp is over 81 years
OF age and will spend the remainder of
his days at Harpers Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

There Is more Catarrh in His SIC ion of the
country than all other diseases put togetner.
and nntilthe last few years was supposed l.. b.
inc ratle. or a great many wears doctors
pronounced it a local dis ase and prescribed
local needles. and by constantly fai ing 10
cure with local ire tneit. pro oupced it IN
durable. Science has proven cafarrh to be a
constitutional disease. and therefore rtqnires
constitutional treatment. balls Catarfh Cnre.
manufactured by I. J. Cheney " Co Toledo
Ohio. lis the only con -titutiunal cure an he
market II is iaken internally in doses from
10 drops to a teaspoonfuI. 1t acts dirreiLx on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
They offer one hundred dollars tor any ease it
fails 70 cure. Send for circulars aad iesti-
mouials.
Address. F. J. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12
We dropped in at the Wheatland Mill

We dropped in at the Wheatand Mill
of Mr.. Wilder c. Feagans last .Wednes.
day, and found his new full roller process
machinery in full operation. The equip
ment consists OF scientific gyrator, mon
arch sieve bolter, monarch purifiers
wheat machines and complete set of rolls.
This machinery was built by Sprout.
Waldron & Co., of Muncy, Pa, among
the best mill builders in the north, and is
giving perfect satisfaction, enabling Mr.
Feagans to turn out the very best grade
of flour and to serve his customers in the
most satisfactory manner, which we are
pleased to learn he is doing, besides
materially increasing the trade of this
old established mill.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Gov. White has designated September
as Labor Day.
King Edward was crowned in West
minister Abbey, London, last Saturday.
Willis Huff. recently shot in Clarke
did not die from his wound as
announced.
The ladies Of the Episcopal congrega-
hon of Harpers Ferry expect to have
their annual bazaar August ~.
United States Senator James Nc Milan
of Michigan. died suddenly at Manches-
ter by-the-sea, Mass, Sunday morning.
Mr.. John G. Thompson, well-known
farmer residing near Kearneysville, died
of general debility Monday evening.
August 4, aged 90 years.
The annual picnic of the Henry Kyd
Douglas Camp, Sons of Confederate Vet.
Grams. will be held on Morgan's Grove
Fair grounds, August 20.
Mr.. w. T. Ramey. who owns hand
some estate just south of town on the
Wildwood road, lost a fine Hereford bull,
weighing 1900 pounds. and yearline
heifer. last week. by bolt of lightning.
[Clarke Courier.
-Four small children had narrow es
cape from horrible death at Rose
mont, the home of Mr. c. H. Boxwell
The Youngsters were visiting their grand
father and enjoying themselves undel
one of the big oaks near the mansion
when the oldest of them called the other.
to follow her to the house, to escape
storm. that seemed imminent. Hardly has
the youngsters reached the porch, wher
bolt of lightning struck the massive
tree. and split it from top to bottom. a
as if it were match. Clarke Courier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12
Knights of Pythias Celebration.

The members Of Blue Ridge Lodge.
No. 1871, Knights of Pythias, of this place, |
celebrated the first anniversary of their
organization on Thursday evening of last
week. The event took place in Rouss
Memorial Hall. and was most pleasur-
able affair throughout. The Knights and
their guests, gentlemen and ladies. IN
large numbers. gathered at four large
tables running the full length of the spa
cious hall. and were called to order by
Chancellor Commander Julius c. Holmes
who called upon Rev. DIR. Hopkins to in
woke the divine blessing upon the occa-
sion. Elegant refreshments were then
served, and at the conclusion of the feast
Chancellor Commander Holmes announc-
ed as the speaker of the evening Rev. j.
| Harry Moore. of Keyser, who delivered
an able and most entertaining address,
taking for his theme the origin. history,
aims, objects and features of true Py-
thianlsm, as exemplifed in the order of
the knights of Pythias. an organization
which has made a net gain of GOO mem
bers in this State during the past six
months, and now has in West Virginia a
membership exceeding 10000. with 1875
subordinate lodges. Mr.. A. D. Barr, on
behalf of Blue Ridge Lodge. presented
Mr.. Moore handsome cake, as a slight
Testimonial of esteem and appreciation
of his kindly services on the OCCASION
Henson's Orchestra discoursed music
during the evening, and male quartet.
consisting of Messrs. S. ]. Z. Moore. Da-
vid Fulton. Frank Dunlap and Edward
Henson. rendered vocal numbers The
veritable goat was present in one corner
of the hall, on raised platform, full of
life and in all his glory. and elected
much interest among the younger pc r.
ton of the assemblage. The affair
throughout was highly creditable to all
concerned, and of course especially so to
the efficient committee essrs. H. l..
Ronemus, DR.. J. J. Pittman. L. Some
born, j. t. Trnssell and c. D. Eby.
whose excellent management assured and
accomplished the most perfect success in
every detail
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

The Clarke Courier in noting the re-
cent death of Jacob Fisher, colored. bet
ter known as . Deaf and Dumb Jake, ;"
the result of being run over by a wagon
near Ripon, says:
Before and during the war lake
belonged to DR.. R. S. Blackburn, of Wee
nav and was faithful servant during
that trying period. Jake" conceived a
deadly hatred for the yankees on account
OF their destruction and thefts that ALWAYS
marked their visits to the neghborhood
and IN some unaccountable way would
discover their presence before it was gen
orally known at such times he would
warn the neighborhood by pointing TO
the blue in the sky"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

In addition to Col. G. A. Porterfeld.
wnom we mentioned in our last issue,
there are two other veterans of the Mexi-
can war yet living in Jefferson, whom we
overlooked-Mr. Richard Hafer and
capt. Geo. w. Chambers, of Harpers
Ferry. Mr.. Hater, who was born in
Charles Town, enlisted IN Capt John w
Rowan 5 company, First Virginia Regi-
ment' Col. Hamtramck commanding. =
Capt Chambers mad just graduated from
Marshall College, Pa. and at Martins
burg volunteered in Capt. Alburtis' com
pany,the same regiment, and was elected
second lieutenant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Twonegroes arriving at Harpers Ferry
Friday night went to sleep on the track
above the station while waiting for a
train and were struck by freight train.
They were James Brown, aged 20 years,
brakeman on the Norfolk & Western
railroad, and Bob Lee, aged 20 years,
and were on their way to Roanoke to
work, Brown was taken to Freedmans
Hospital, Washington. Lee was able to
continue his journey,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List Of letters remaining ia the PosieGice at
Charles Town. Jefferson county, ". Va, on
Saturday lat:
james Alexander, Geo. Alien. A. +. Ba-
ktr. Mrs. Grace Brown. Mrs. d. Cotton.
Miss Margaret Cox. Mr. j. t. DenneI Mr.. N,
b. Ernest. Miss jamie Franklin. Albert Green.
Louisa Green. Mrs. Jennie G-rdes. Vim. Har-
ris. Mr.. " 4. johnson. Jr. Jas H. jackson.
Nr. $. II kcenry. Master Gardener Nentgom-
err. Mrs, Eliza II Murray Phil Rust. Mr.
George Van Eoehl. Mrs Rosy Smith. Mr.
Robert 9. White, Mr.. +. Cope. Whitchouse
The above letters, if not called for within
fifteen DAYS, will be seat to the dead letter
Office Persons calling for them will please
say that they are advertised.
L. ID. GETzESDANzR. p. NJ
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12
Charles Town Male Academy
VIII Open Sept. 8, f0o2.

Thorough instructions IN the English
branches Higher Mathematics. Ancient
and Modern Languages and Satura! Sc;en-
cps. Coure so arranged as to enable str1
dents. who complete it, 10 take their A b
degree many Virginia college. in two years
In addition 10 the above. there Will be Or
ganized Literary Society, embracing FIRST
class readings. declanIations and debates.
4 $50 extra effort will be made to have
a good Resding Room. containing elections
OF the best authors. and some of the best
monthly and weekly magazines.
The patronage of Charles Town and vi
entity is especially solicited For terms
apply tn &. Z. BUSHONG.
JulylA " Psineil al
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

The recently elected directors of the
Citizens Bank. of this place. are Lev
M Porter, H { Osbourn. G E Hughes, L
d Getzendanner, B F Langdon, John c
Burns, H Dutterer, T c Green,
Frank Turner. Geo w Shull, S L Will
liams, Adam Brenneman. E G Wilson,
N t Snyder, Marshall Burns. Officers
chosen by the board of directors are /:
Levi NJ Porter, President; John c. Burns,
Ist Vice-President L Williams, end
Vice-Presdept; H c Getzendanner, Cash
Ter; ] Frank Turner, Asst Cashier. The
bus ness of this bank has more than dou-
bled the past year, and its report makes
a good showing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-08-12

Rev. DR.. c. ~ Campbell has favored
us with copy OF the Catalogue of Ste
phenson Seminary of this place, fol
which we return thanks. We are pleased
to learn that the outlook for this excellent
institution Of learning for the next ses-
sion is especially good. See advertise
ment in another column.