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The Washington times., 1902-12-17
WASHINGTON PEOPLE
AT NEW YORK HOTELS

AIbemarIe-Mrs. II. May. J. V. Philip.
Alberto. ". Corey.
Astor House-D. Heiiy N. V. Richards, II
b Weaver. ". T. Bauerman-
Broadway Central-Nr. and Ms. Leon Kahn,
". II Robertson.
C1utinental-E. L Hunt.
Evcrctt--Mrs. Yanderpoel.
Fifth Avenue-Miss G. '. Dorman.
Cilsey-Mr. and Mrs II. S. Smith. j. Mellon.
Grand I-uion-J. ~ Mastcn, Miss NJ A. Hines,
Miss C. Barton.
Herald square-G. ~ sutton
Hofman-S s. Wallace, J. II. Dnwiddie,
Holland-C. D. Moore, A. B. Stevens.
ImreriaI-J. A. specht ". Gregg, J. II.
candle. Miss Woynch. Mr. and Mrs. +. p o.
Rnttcr. vs. L. speare. ". B. Hazatt.
Manhattan-R. j. Fiskie.
MarIbor5uuh-L. J.. Bran.
PARK Avenuc-Mr and Mrs. G. r. Dewitt, VI.
Woodbull.
shaw
WaIdorf-s. W. Woodward, Mr and Mrs. II
G. Stewart. l.. 7. CoTea.
Wlnsonia-Miss n. Davis
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CONSUMPTION AND ASTHMA
CURED ONLY BY
DR.. ROBERT KOCH.

DR.. Edward Koch, who is determined
70 make his home in America, returned
from Germany last fall.
After spending much time in the hos
pitals OF DR.. Robert Koch In Berlin, he
went TO the tuberculosis Congress in
London. where he introduced his great
invention. Koch Inhalation Apparatus
Il is used by him and his COM
pany, the Koch Lung Cure for vapor-
izing healing oils, combined with the
Koch Tuberculine. in such a way that
they are thrown into vapors 50 fine that
there are a million globules OF oil 10
every cubic inch OF vapOr.
These vapors penetrate the deeper re-
cesses Of the lungs, and thereby come
directly IN contact with the diseased
surface. and this explains why this
treatment has been so successful with
Consumption and Asthma.
Consultation is free. call at the Office
and sanitarium. at 80 Eleventh Street
northwest. Washington. and see the doc
tors. or make a special appointment to
meet Dr Edward Knch j. person.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
CONTRACTORS UNABLE
TO CONTINUE THE WORK

Some Of the contractors doing munich
pal work under the supervision Of the
Street Cleaning Department have served
notice on the District Commissioners
that they cannot renew their contracts
after June 80. except at higher prices
than now paid. The reason assigned IS
that the cost OF horses and feed has in
creased so that no profits remain to the
contractors. It IS understood the Com
uissioners will ask Congress for an ad-
ditioual 10000 for the item Of street
cleaning while the District appropria-
tion bin IS under consideration before
the committees.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
SUES TRACTION COMPANY.

Hattie Hearn has filed suit in the Su-
Capital Traction Company to recover
$4,000 as damages for alleged personal in
juries. She says that on May 81 last,
while she was alighting from one OF the
company's cars at the corner OF q and
Eighteenth Streets she was thrown TO
the ground and her head. shoulders. and
back were permanently injured. Penny
baker & Gardner are counsel for the
plaintiff.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
MEN WHO GAVE ALARM
SUSPECTED OF MURDER
Two Pennsylvania Negroes Lodged in
the County Jail at
Lancaster.

LANCASTER, Pa, Dec 17.-George
Jackson and Elmer Coleman, negroes,
have been lodged IN the county prison,
charged with the murder Of jacob Bos-
tick, the Pennsylvania Railroad track
walker, near Bainbridge, on last Saturday
night.
Bosick's body. Their suspicious actions
led 20 their arrest. The men were en-
ployes Of the Wrightsville Lime and
Stone Company at Bainbridge, near the
quarry Of which company Bostick's body
was found.
Many negroes at the quarry, It is said,
have quit work and departed, fearing
they would be accused Of the crime.
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PATENT OFFICE.

On December % next John W. Babson.
chief of the issue and Gazette divis-
ion. viii issue from his room asa pat
.ents. As trademarks, II labels, 6 designs,
4 reissues, and 3 prints, making a total
in all Of SOC. Mr. Babson admits that this
is not a record breaking issue, but It
makes the total number OF patents for
the year 27l36, a number only exceeded
once in the history of the office. Mr.
Babson predicted some time ago that the
total number OF grants would be over
q, 900.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
NO TRUTH IN REPORT OF
ALLEGED RANGE TROUBLES
Dispatch From Wyoming Flatly Con-
tTadicts Existing Rumors
Of Trouble.

In reply to n dispatch sent Governor
Richards. OF Wyoming, asking for infor-
nation concerning the reported range
troubles IN that State, Senator Warren
received the following from the govern
or's private secretary. the former being
cut OF the State.
Cheyenne, Wyo.. Dec. 16. 1902.
Hon Francis E. Warren, Washington,
d. c.;
absolutely no truth in sensational
dispatch concerning alleged range trou-
bles and threatened bloOdshed In Iron
Mountain region and other parts OF Wyo-
ming and Nebraska.
WALLACE BOND.
Secretary to Governor"
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
MRS. THOMPSON DEAD,

Mrs. Jane W. Thompson, widow Of
Theron Thompson. OF Holm Hall, Fair
fax county. Va. died yesterday IN this
city az the age OF seventy-seven years.
She was well versed in literature, and
was n fluent writer.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
CHURCH BEnEFIT GIVEN.

An entertainment Cor the benefit OF
the new N. F. Church. OF Mount Pleas
ant. was given at Postofice Hall. Mount
Pleasant. last evening. by y. Floyd
Featherstone. an expert performer on
musical novelty instruments. In the aft
crnoon the entertainer amused an au-
diencc Of young persons. The proceeds
of the entertainment will materially aid
the new church.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

placed at different points in the build
ing in which there are electric lights
and bells The tests were made on
specially constructed wooden vault. and
every attempt 20 break in with drill or
electric current without ringing the
alarm bells proved in vain.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
A SUCCESSFUL HUNT.

J. c. Davidson and G.. G. Hammer have
returned from the country home Of the
latter in AIbemarIe county. Va. where
they had one OF the most successful
hunts OF the season, killing over 200
birds and nifty rabbits in three days.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Secretary Moody has busted himself
since HIS Inauguration into office with
the study Of the shore and sea duties Of
the naval officers. He has not found any
reason TO change the views expressed in
his annual report when he said:
shore duty cannot be abolished en-
tirely. An examination OF the shore
stations now occupied shows that many
Of them are prescribed or contemplated
by law. and many II not most. OF the
others are essential to the proper det
velopment OF the navy and cannot be
discontinued without ImperiIing its eff
cheney. There is another aspect Of duty
on shore which cannot safely be disre-
Earded. and that is its effect on the in
dividual officer. He cannot be properly
developed for the responsibilities Of
command Of the complicated mechan-
isms which float under the names Of
battleships and cruisers without the
knowledge and experience obtainable
only by service at the stations on land.
Nor can he. without disregard OF the
plainest principle OF humanity. be re-
quired 10 abandon all family ties.
The difficulty is IN administration. to
apportion properly among the officers
shore and sea duty. Sometimes by IA
yoritism officers Of the navy may obtain
long tours OF duty on shore. necessarily
at the expense Of others. and sometimes
az officer who possesses exceptional sci
entiac equipment IS. for that reason,
kept upon shore duty so long that his
efficiency as a seagoing officer and as a
commander Of men Is endangered
Il shall endeavor to aDportion among
officers sea and land service as just
y as conditions viii permit. But Il Is
we'll worth consideration whether Ger
tain proportion Of service at sea should
not be required by law as an indispen-
sable condition Of promotion. Such re-
quirements are made by law or practice
IN other navies
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Robert Parker. private secretary OF
Assistant Secretary Of War Sanger. is
a native Of this city. and received his
education In the public schools here
Mr.. Parker is looked upon by HIS asso-
ciates as one Of the best private secre-
taries IN the Government service. His
genial manner and wide acquaintance
with public men and affairs especially
ft him for his position Mr.. Parker IS
also well versed IN the details Of the
procedure Of the War Department, hav-
ing been for many years a clerk there
before he was appointed 10 his present
position. To his chief. Mr.. Parker is
considered an invaluable man.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Argument In the so-called Getting
cases Of John Francis ct al. petitioners,
VS.. the United States and Of Charles F..
Champion. appellant. vs.. John c. Ames'
United States marshal, was concluded
yesterday in the Supreme Court As
sistant Attorney General Beck, who ar
gued the cases for the United States.
said that a decision would in all proba-
bility be rendered in March.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Tests OF the new burglar alarm now
IN use on the vault in the cash room
we're witnessed yesterday afternoon by
Postmaster General Payne and his as
slstants. The alarm rs an electrical con
trivance. and is a special safeguard
against electric drills used by up-to-
date cracksmen Two alarm boxes are
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

ant private secretary to the Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy for over two years
and has also been secretary to the naval
board on awards Tor year. has resign
ed his position at the Navy Department
20 become the chief stenographer TO SEN
ator Alger. Mr.. Frederick Alger. the
Senator's son. is HIS fathers private sec
retary.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
FIRE IN COMMONWEALTH.

A FIRE alarm was sent from the WOm-
ans Commonwealth. 1897 Kenesaw Ave
nue. northwest, yesterday afternoon. The
blaze was in the kitchen. and a dam
age OF about $50 resulted
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Permanent ambulance or hospital
ships. having the right TO fly the flag Of
the Geneva Conference, are being urged
by the Navy Department as an impor-
tant adjunct 20 extended naval maneu-
vers whether in time Of peace or war.
Attention is called to the good work Of
the SoIace and the Bay state in the
Spanish war.
Secretary Moody says Of this class Of
ships:
In time Of peace such a vessel should
accompany each large suqadron in the
more serious evolutions as a hospital,
and also as a recreation asylum for de-
billtated members Of the ships compa-
nies. But their most important service
would be as ambulance vessels. 20 car
~ the sick and disabled from the fleets
or from tropical island stations to naval
hospitals. giving them while I'm transit
intelligent and wholesome care. Two
vessels Of this type, one for the Allan
Tic and one for the Pacific. TO be equip
ned for the work outlined in time OF
peace. and ready for instant service in
time Of war. are earnestly recommend
ed"
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
WORK AND WORKERS OF
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Allotment of Indian Lands Being Madse of PatentsCoecton Of
Postage StampS-ThOmaS Selected Stenographer to
Ager-HoSptal Ships for the Navy.

OF the Interior has neither appellate nor
supervisory jurisdiction.
"I am Of opinion that this appeal
does not lie"
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
PosTOFFIcE DEPARTMENT..

Charles Emory Smith. former Post
master General visited the Postofico
Department yesterday and called on
many OF his old friends
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

patron, the Rev. Stanley Blllhtlmer: as
sociate matron, Mrs Blanche Wise: sec
retary. Miss Mamie Becker; treasurer,
Mrs. II. G. Wagner; conductress. Mrs.
Carrie Becker; and associate conduc-
tress, Mrs. Mamie Morgan.
The following were appointed last
night by the worthy matron. Mrs. Har-
rison, and installed by the Grand Chap
ter officers:
Mrs. James s. English. Adah: Mrs A
II. Johnson, Ruth: Irene Umbcrger. Es-
ther; Irene Williams. Martha: Mrs. Nc
Gee. Electa: Mrs. W. NJ Emer1On. war
der; VI. Greenbaun. sentinel: Mrs. annie
Myers. marshall Mrs. Williams, chap
lain. and Sadie Fischer, organist. The
local chapter has a membership OF
about one hundred and twenty.
At the meeting Of William R. Single
ton Lodge Of Masons last nigh; at Ma
sonic Hall. Tenleytown. the officers
elected at the last meeting were INSTALL
ed as follows: Worshipful master, Isaac
z. Shoemaker: senior warden, S. o. Wen
del: junior warden. F. F. Robey: secre-
tary Andrew Burga; treasurer. Eli Ri
ley, senior deacon. Thomas ". Bowling;
junior deacon, Fred J. Heider: senior
SIC ~ "a "a Ate+fA1 + fNeNNA aAAANA SLOW
ard. Curtis VI. Smith: tiler, J. Harvey
Robey. chaplain. the Rev. G. c. Brat
nahl. and master OF ceremonies. =.
John W. Chappelle-
Henry Kengla, OF Thirty-sixth Street,
extended. is critically III at his home.
suffering with ailments incident to old
age. Mr.. Kengla is ninety-two years OF
axe.
Mrs. Sadie Houck. OF the Conduit Road.
Just beyond the District line. who dis
appeared from her home about two
weeks ago, returned home yesterday.
She refused TO say where she had been
Mr.. Houck had asked the police to look
for her.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Gen. Henry c. Corbin. Adjutaut Cen
eral OF the Army. has gone to Cleveland.
Ohio. to attend the annual banquet OF
the chamber Of commerce to be held
there. In his absence Colonel Hall. OF
the Adjutant Generals Department, Will
act as Adjutant General Of the Army.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Perhaps one OF tie most complete
stamp collections owned by any amateur
OF this city is that Of Alexander Scott
assistant chief of the draftsmaL's divis-
ion. Mr.. Scott has a great number OF
rare and valuable stamps. and is adding
to his collection daily.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Secretary Hitchcock has affirmed the
decision OF Assistant Commissioner OF
Patents Edward B. Moore. who refused
to strike out an assignment Of patent
from the records Of his Office on the
ground that It was a forgery. The secre-
tarv stated that he had neither appel
late nor supervisory jurisdiction over
the actions OF the Commissioner Of Pat
ents in matters regarding the exercise
OF judicial functions. Secretary Hitch
cocks decision in full is as follows:
Il have considered the appeal OF
jeremiah Casey from the ac-
ton of the Assistant Commissioner OF
Patents dismissing his petition. which
asked that certain assignments Of letters
patent for an invention be stricken from
the records OF the Patent Office because
OF an alleged forgery in the execution
thereof.
Your Office reports that the assign
ments are regular I'm form and that they
were regularly recorded in the Patent
Office pursuant TO law, and that Is not
denied by the appellant. Il seems clear.
therefore, as suggested By you, that even
II you were IN any event authorized to
expunge these assignments from the
records Of your Office "a question upon
which I express no opinlon) you could
only legally do so after an investlga-
ton OF the facts and circumstances con
nected with their execution. and a de-
termination that the assignments were
irregular or illegal Such determine
tom would involve the exercise OF judi
ciaI functions, over which the Secretary
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

]. W. Yerkes. Commissioner OF Inter
aal Revenue. has caused circulars to be
sent to collectors Of internal revenue and
10 agents that all druggists who sell soda
water or similar beverages 20 which dis-
titled spirits, wine, OF any compounds
thereof are added in any quantity, how
ever small. are required 70 pay the spe-
ciaI tax as retail dealers in liquor.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

COMPTROLLER Of the Currency Ridgely
will attend the banquet given by the
Bankers Of New York tonight.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Secretary Shaw has made plans TO at
tend the banquet to be given by the
Bankers Club. OF Chicago. next Saturday
He will deliver an address on banking
methods and the currency
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Chief Clerk Hills says the Treasury
Department is not in danger OF coal
famine. He says he has l,2Oo tons IN
sight in this city, and it is being deliV-
cred as fast as possible. Besides this
there are 500 tons coming 70 the Treasury
from other cities. The Treasury and all
fits branches burn about sixty tons per
davs. forty Of which are consumed in the
Bureau OF Engraving and Printing and
fourteen in the Treasury building
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Patents were Issued yesterday to citi-
zens Of the District Of Columbia as fol-
lows: William II. Nelson. nut lock. and
CorydOn 3. Lakin. curtain fixture. A
trademark was granted to William B.
Hopkins, Of this city. for medical effer-
vescent preparation.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.

First Assistant Secretary Thomas
Ryan and Judge Luther R. Smith, chief
Of the indian Territory division, are
busy signing about 10000 deeds Of lands
allotted to the Creek Indians. These
deeds are being transmitted and deliv-
cred to the Indians. They are for home
steads and other portions Of lands which
may be sold only under certain regula-
tions. Each citizen shall select from
his allotment forty acres Of land, or a
quarter Of a quarter section, as home
stead. which shall be and remain non
taxable. inalienable, and free from
any incumbrance whatever for twenty
one years from the date OF the deed. and
a separate deed shall be issued 20 each
aIIotee for his homestead.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

J. C. Falck has been promoted to a
clerkship in the mails and files division
IN the S, crstary's office.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Private Secretary Armstrong left
Washington yesterday for New York city.
Tonight he will attend banquet given
by the bankers of New York He VIII
meet Secretary Shaw in New York and
accompany him to Chicago on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

There we're 81 patents granted to In
ventors OF foreign countries yesterday.
30 for Germany, IS for England. for
France. for Canada. 2 each for Sweden.
New Zealand. Scotland. and Austria
Hungary. and one each for Cuba. Bel
gium. Denmark. Ireland. Italy. and New
South Wales
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Assistant Secretary Allies says certif-
Gates Of successful civil service eXamina-
tions taken by Porto Ricaus and Ha-
waiians are being received at the Treas
ury. Two Porto Ricans and two ha-
waiians will be selected from the civil
service list to serve in the Treasury De-
partmcnt as soon as opportunity ohers-
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Howard L. Prince, head Of the scien-
tiic library. has some valuable journals
on file in the reading room. Mr.. Prince
has held the position OF librarian for
some time, and is considered an au-
thority on scientific publications.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

John W. Babson. chief Of the issue and
Gazette" division. issued the largest
"Omcial Gazette" yesterday, on record.
The volume contained 30S pages and pos
sessed the usual number Of photolltho-
graphs.
The Gazette" sells for 10 cents a copy
and costs the Government exactly q
cents.
The Washington times., 1902-12-17

Commissioner Allen is busy giving
out decisions in appeal cases. Ten de-
cisions were made public yesterday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
o,ds, Enn,orn star, ohloaao, III.

Mrs. A. E. Howe. 230 Rush street, Chi
cavo. ILL.,. worthy Matron Of Chicago
Chapter. No. 10l. order Of Eastern star
writes
"There is no medicine know OF that rs
SO pcrgect a healer for all cases OF catnrrn
as Peruna. II is friend TO women, all
lcvlatinr tho pains peculiar TO the sex ana
restoring them to health and strength. 49,
Mrs A. e, Howe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
Chicago Teachers Federation

Miss Jennie Johnson, pc /
dent Of the Chicago Teachers
federation, writes from lis
Lake Park avenue, Chicago.
H.:
During the past ten years
I have been teacher in Chi
cago and have often found
myself worn out and in need
Of a tonic. Among the dinfer-
ent remedies ! have tried,
none have helped me more
than Peruna. l find 1t es'
pecially helpful in cases Of
catarrh Of the stomach; II re
stores the functions Of nature
induces sleep and builds u.
the entire system. 1t has beer
a great help to me. "-Jenrl
Johnson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
Betsy Ross Educational and Benevolent
Society Of Illinois.

Mrs. Alice Rush, Conductress Betsy Ross
raucstlonal and Benevolent Society. writes
f,om % Delaware Place, chicago, H.;
"pcrrna has my best wishes, as 1t cured
mo last winter OF cold which settled al
ovcr me. causing a bad cstarrh. and No doc
tors or medicines helped me could moi
,i,o, rlcbts and lost flesh until took Pc
rnno rbree hotties Of Perunn made me
well and happy woman Ssaih' NA''
Alice Rush,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
IA Illinois KnIaht TempIar.

In a recent letter from 5000 Michigan
avenue. Chicago, Ill. Colonel r. P Moody,
a prominent knight Templar. and one OF
the most popular and well known jeweiry
auctloueers of the Middle States, says
81 suffered with catarrh for over twenty
five years; for ten years had catarrh OF
the stomach ! took Peruna and am bet
ter than have been in twenty years -
r. Il. Moody.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
General H. w. Lawtor Circle, Ladies o
the G.. A, R.

Mrs. Annie Glen, Edgewater. ILL.,, Presl-
dent Gen. II. w. Lawton Circle, No. ~
Ladies OF the G. A. r.. writes
81 have suffered for nearly eight years
with more or less backuche and bearing
down pains My druggist recommended
that | take Peruna. and It was simply
Godscnd 20 me. inside OF hye weeks was
once more n strong and happy woman. '-
Mrs Annie Glen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23

Mrs. Colonel E. ]. Gresham OF uerndon,
Va, treasurer Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy, writes as follows:
IT suffered with catarrh OF the head and
lungs in its worst form. l took six bottles
of Peruna and they were worth king
ransom to me-"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
Grand Lodge c.
Free Mason.

Madame Isabella n
len Bayeas. Life Gov
ernor of the Grand
Lodge of Free Masons
Of England. saws:
while travelling !
contracted a most per
slstent cold. NJ Y
head ached, my eyes
and nose seemed con
stantly running, and
my lungs were sore. \
druggist recommended
Peruna. which cured
me. isabella e. Bay
cas-.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
LovaI Mystla Leaion Of MInoes0ta,

Miss Anna Russell Past Worthy Patron
ess writes from 2oa Sudlcott Building, ST.
PAU. MINI;
For wears my system ives In peculiarly
yecentlye condition for catnrrh, when eH'
nosca in sny way to Indictment weather
"Now for the past year and a half have
used Peruna In such cases and have Iouuu
eat II not only cures me quickly nut
also clcanses my blood aud renders me l's'
liable TO catch old."-Miss Anna RUSSELL
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
Order Of Good TempIars Of
Washington.

Mrss 7. w Collins. treasurer l. o. g.
L, Of Everett, Wash, has used the great
catarrhal tonic Pemna, for an aggravated
ease Of dyspepsia, She writes;
"After having severe attack NJ la
grippe, also suffered with dyspepsia.
After taking Peruna l could sool eat my
regular meals with relish, my system was
built mp, my health returned and I have
enained In excellent strength and vigor
now for over a year.'-Mrs T. w. Collins.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-23
Lake View Lodge OF
ForeSters.

VIM. Ubclaker, presl-
dent Lake View lodge
Of Foresters. writes
from 1897 North Clark
street. Chicago, III:
'Nbcu ] have been ex
posed To wet or Inclcm
emit weather, my chest
would huri me aud I
would have serious In.
digestion. and l would
he laid UP for a day or
two, causing luconveni
cnce and pain. One of
my lodge friends Hd-
yised me TO try Feruna,
ns 1t had helped him,
and I found that n bot
tie cured me. II I feel
badly now l at once
take two or three doses
and l find 1t keeps me
Ia fine health" WIN.
Ubelaker.