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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Henry Halstead.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)

YORKTOWN. VA. March cl.-,rhe body
OF Mr.. Henry Halstead, late Of this place,
was brought here yesterday and inferred
iii Grace Episcopal Church yard. The
service was read by the Rev. DR.. Wllar-
ton. of William and Mary College. The
body was then taken in charge by Viii
liamsburg Lodge. a. +. and a. NJ, and
civ zen a Masonic burial. Mr. Halstead
was for a number OF years sheriff Of this
com, t1-,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Lord Pope Grantet a Divorce,

(By Associated Press
s LONDON March 2l.-Lord Francis Hope
was granted divorce to-day on the
ground of misconduct of his wife (Aay
Yohe)s with Putnam Bradlee Strong, of
New x ork.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
DEATHS OF A DAY.
.(By Associated Pres.

a(By Associated Press
8.sROCTVlLLE, CONN, March civil
liam D. Holman. prominently identified
with banking# and insurance interests in
this State. and treasurer of the Connec-S
;ticut Agricultural College, died this
mQ,.nin IS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Mrs. Claude Williams.

BLUEFIELD, w. VA, March 5c1.-AIrs
Claude Williams died here this morning
She. had been married about two months,
and was about 10 years of age. She was
q Miss Karnes, If Bedford City, Va, to
which place her remains were taken for
internlent. She died from pneumonia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
March, 4 a II,
Apr''ii!l lay

There is a best time for doing
every hing that is, time when q.
thing can be done to the best adj
vantage, most easily and most eff
fectiyely. Now is the best time
for purifying your blood. Why?
Because your system is now trying.
to purify it-you know this by the
pi1nples and other erupticns that
have come on your face and body.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
N.rs. Pat.ie E. Taylor.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.

Especial Dispatch TO The Times
LAWRENCEvILLE, VA, March L.
Mrs. Patio Il. Tay1or.5aGed e. years, died
here at O'clock this morEinG, at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. j. w.
Keeton. The remains will be taken to
Mecklenburg tomorrow for intermcnt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

i commenced your med
icine again and took
th-ce or four bottles of
the Discovery and two
walls Of Dr.. Ferce's Pei
lets, and that straight
ened me up. I feel like
a different person. I
gladly recommend your
medicine to all suffer
ecs, for I know It cured
me-"
DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets cure con-
stipation BY curing its
cause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Mrs. Henrietta Leltch.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.>

4 ASIECAKE, VA. March 21.-This
neighborhood and vicinity has sustained
a real loss in the death OF Mrs. Hen
rietta Leitch. She was the widow of Mr..
William s. Leitch, OF the well known
family of that name in this county. She
had been a sufferer for many years, and
though only forty-eight years old. had
raised a large family of sons and daugh-
tiers. all Of whom. excepting one, are
married. She was for many years a con-
sistent and faithful members of the Slash
Christian Church. She died peacefully
and without a struggle and was buried
III the old family burying ground at
this place. Two OF her sons are en-
ployed by the Chesa peake and Ohio, and
the other by the Richmond Locomotive
Works.
In the death of Mrs. Leitch this neigh
borhood loses a kind and useful member
and her family a devoted and loving
mother.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

The Tammany Democratic Club of Jack
son Ward, met Thursday night at Bahen's
with President 4. Keith in the chair, and
a very large attendance. The club was
addressed by the following candidates
for Council: NIessrs. NJ. Whalen. A. L.
Baker and J. A. Bradley, for Justice of
the Peace, A. J. Duke. speeches were
also made by Mr.. S. E. Collier, in behalf
of J. C. Smith. for City Sergeant and
Charles Lipscomb in behalf of John II.
Hughes, for Sheriff.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
STATE AID SYSTEM.

NOW. therefore. be 1t
Resolved. l. That this convention gives
Its unqualified endorsement 10 the State
Aid System for the permanent improve
ment OF the highways of Virginia, and
urges it upon the General Assembly Of
Virginia that it Will such legislation as
Will put this system III effect in this State,
SO adjusted as to details as TO be fair to
each and every section of the State, and
TO be suited to the financial condition and
needs of our people.
.. That we urge upon the General As
semblH of Virginia the enactment Of leg
tslation looking to the employment of the
consicts and Migrants upon the public
roads. and in Tie preparation Of road ma
terials. and in the building of roads. SO
FAR as may be practicable. having refer
ence TO the term of service OF such con-
S.icts. and to existing obligations on the
part OF the State, Will, res.ect thereto ami
this convention urges upon the General
Assembly OF Virginia that the contract
system for the employment of convicts.
now in vogue may be terminated as soon.
as l,ra cticablc. and that there may be sub
Utftuted therefor a system whereby cor
VtcGs of this State may he used to aid in
~ per1nanent improvement of highways.
s. That a special committee Of ten
members OF this convention be appointed
BY the chair to go today before the Cen
eral Assembly OF Virginia and
urge the enactment of some legislation at
4his session in accordance with the above.
RESOLUTIONS
a. That every member Of this con-
rcntion. before leaving the city. shall see
Mis- representative or Representatives in
,he Senate and House Of Delegates, and
urge him or them to use their personal.
efforts to secure such legislation at this
Session.
BUREAU OF ROAD INQUIRY.
Following is a second resolution re-
ported by the committee and adopted
Whereas. it is the sense of this con-
rention that it is within The legitimate
nrcyince Of Tho national Government 10
rol]ect information with respect to The
Improvement of the public highways, dis
ifie.lte the same among the people. anu
! 10 carry on a campaign Of education anu
obstruction upon the subject: and
Whereas, 1t is believed that the work
N tho Bureau OF Road Inquiry in this
direction has been great benefit to the
Seople, and should lie further extended
Along the lines above indicated. now.
\ therefore. be It
resolved. That NE urge upon our sSena-s
tors and Representative in Congress that
3 they give their support and endorsement
10 my measure looking TO the extension
e ths WORK e The Bureau Of Road IN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Mrs. David Lowenberg.
Especial Dispatch to The Timcs.)


NORFOLK, VA. March 21.-NIrs. Low
enLerg, wife of Mr.. David Lowenbers,
died this morning at the family residence
III East Main Street. Norfolk, aged fifty
five years. Heart failure caused her
death. She was taken sick quite sudden
ly last Monday morning, but 10 one then
anticipated the serious phase her illness
afterwards assumed and the bercavc-
r.c.1t her family were to suffer to-day.
Deceased left four chldren-thrcc sons
and one daughter. Mrs. Camp.
Mr.. y. Lowcnbers fills 4, large place in
lhis community, in which he has amassed
a fortune, and in which many monuments
to his sagacity and enterprise stand. His
prominence his family share. There is
general sympathy felt here for him and
Item, and regret that the mother should
have been called away while yet COM
parativcly young, is widely felt and ex-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Child's D a!hs.

The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Dug
gin died yesterday morning at the home
No. 10e1 North Fifth Street The fun
eral will take place this afternoon from
the home. Burial will be made in NJ. CAL
va ny,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Hood Jarsapari;lia
md Pills

Are the medicines to take-they do
She work thoroughly and agreeably
md never fail to do it.
Hoods are the medicines you
AVE always heard recommended.
II cannot recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
90 highly as a spring medicine. When we
AXE St in the spring we all feel better through
he summer" Mrs. S. b. NEAL. McCrays. "a.
Hoods SarsaparIiIa promises to
cure and keeps the promise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

The Old Dominion Democratic Club
met last night also. The hall at Sew
enteenth and Main Streets was well-nigh
filled with voters from Jefferson Ward.
The candidates were out and each put
in a plea for support.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

The Southsidc Democratic Club held a
meeting at Moores Hall. = No. 2333 South
Second Street Thursday night and
the following candidates made
addresses: Mr.. A.. H Felthaus,
for Common Council: Mr.. Alex.
Arches spoke for Mr.. John Z. Epps; Mr..
Kleversahl for II. c. Epps: Mr.. Thomas
for Justice of the Peace. It is the desire
of the clubs to be known as the South
side Democratic Club OF Monroe Ward
and not as the Southside Social and Dem
CORA tic Club of Monroe Ward
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

The Lee Democratic and Social Club
held a regular meeting at No. 1910 west
Broad Street last night, and heard
speeches by many of the candidates. The
club meets every Friday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

The Narshall-Ward Democratic Club
met last night at Springfield Hall on
Twenty-siSth Street. The attendance was
quite large, and the candidates from the
ward were out In full force. But the
chief attraction was His Honor, the
Mayor. Honest Dick was greeted With
much enthusiasm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

The Riverside Democratic Club held
its regular meeting last night at No.
2S16 Lester Street. President Joseph
Crumpton occupied the chair and intro
duced the speakers.
The following candidates addressed the
club: Messrs. Washer, Mosby an Sat
terfeld, for the Board of Aldermen;
Messrs. Curtis, Grimes, Goode, McCau-
ley. Timberlabet Allan and Vest, for
the Council.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
4 sEtsUt;i, .RIItlN ~.

Laxative Brnmo- cuinine removes the
cause. E. ". Groves signature on every
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22

u,5rys ,,pon the lines or education and in
st7uction as indicated in the preamble
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
Obituary.
Mrs. ReQa Davis.

Mrs. Rena Davis. wife or Mr.. J. ".
Bellficld Davis, died yesterday at the
residence of her husband on the Will
liamsburg Road. near the National Gem
Of age and is survived by her husband
and five children The funeral will take
place this afternoon from Fulton
Baptist Church. at 3 O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-22
WANTED TO GUARD
AGAIY|;S; i Fraud / 70 D.
City Committee Adopts Prevent
i've Measures for Primary.
HONEST Die K ANON c THE BOYS.
The Mayor Addresses Marshall Ward Demo
Gratis at Springfield Hall-OId Domln-
Ion, Lee and Riverside Clubs Hear
councilmaulc Candidates.

The City Democratic Committee met
at Murphy's last night, but no business
OF special moment was transacted.
The subcommittee, appointed to recon-
mend the amount of assessment for can
didates in the primary, was INDUCED for
one week longer. An amendment offer
ed by Mr.. Brockenbrough, fixing safe
guards on the bylaws: against fraud in
primaries, was adopted. The committee
will meet again next Friday night
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
ELKS WILL
HOLD NO MORE
STREET FAIRS
Grand Lodge Put Its Foot Down
As'in EN-.

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 16-Street
fairs or carnivals held under the aus
pices of Elks' lodges We're absolutely
prohibited by the grand lodge of the
order which has been in session here.
The new. law will not go into effect
until January /, as many lodges in diff
ferent parts of the country have al
ready made plans for the, holding Of
such fairs before that date. The grand
lodge of Elks took sine die adjourn
ment, after fixing the place and time
of the next reunion at Baltimore, July
81, 1903. The newly elected grand
lodge officers were installed and much
important work accomplished, includ-
ing the adoption of the report of the
Elks' National Home committee, To-
eating home for aged and INDECENT
Elks at Bedford City, Va. The prop
erty secured for this purpose was pur-
chased by the committee for $12,O50
The prize drill of marching clubs
was disappointment, as but one com.
petitor appeared, the Denver lodge
They were given prize of $3.50 fol
their drilling.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
SMITH
Was Hidden In a Boiler
American Citizens Escape From
Ecuador.

Now York, Aug. 16--Jackson Smith,
ruddy looking and the picture Of good
health. told today how he successfully
eluded the local authorities of Guaya-
quill. Ecuador, who were to throw him
into local Jail had they caught him.
Mr.. Smith had the authority of the
Governor of Ecuador to leave the
country, but suit brought against
Mr.. Smith in Guayaquil for something
like $4,000 caused the authorities to
seek his enforced detention.
Mr. Smith was manager for the j.
P. Mcdonald Co., New York engin-
eers and contractors, who We're en-
gagged in the construction of the Quay
aquil-Qulto railroad. Signor Darquea,
native Spanish sub-contractor and
mason, was hired to do some mason
work He failed to do the work as
per contract, and the ]. p. Mcdonald
Co. discharged him.
Darquea, it is alleged here in New
York, failed to pay his workmen and
| they sued him. He claimed the Nc
Donald Co. owed him money, and he
brought suit for $4,000.
Mr.. Smith claimed that the McDon-
aid Co. had paid him all they owed
Proceedings were at once taken against
Mr.. Smith.
Two Americans had been put II
Jail by the local authorities, and Perry
NJ. de Leon, the United States Consu
there, mad to give up his place there
because he was favorable to tn,
Americans.
Archibald ]. Sampson, the United
States Minister to Ecuador took III
the matter and tried to bring about al
amicable settlement
Mr.. Smith took passage on a steam
er bound for New York. The ship wa
searched but Mr.. Smith hid in a boile
and thus escaped.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
DEVERY DOES
NOT SPEAK IN
VAIN PLATlTUDES

New York, Aug. 16-Here are some
of the latest of Devery's views Of his
opponent. John C. Sheehan:
His name ought to be John "Cinch"
Sheehan.
You couldn't follow him through life
by the pennies he spent.
When nickel goes into his pocket
it says Farewell, vain world" and it
never comes back.
He's no Judas Iscariot, because 80
pieces of silver amt enough for him.
His percentage" is higher than
Platt's or Croker's.
He gave Bird Coler the double-cross
because he was afraid Coler wouldn't
cut the pie right.
Sheehan's one of the biggest hearted
men in the world-to himself.
If you want to know about Goodwin
and Smith ask Sheehan. If you want
10 KNOW dDOut SneeHdil, uSk GOOuWlH
and Smith
He's political lobster. He goes
backward and keeps a claw out all the
time.
Mr.. Devery issued this challenges:
'In view of his attacks on me. which
/ ordinarialy would pass unnoticed,
hereby challenge John G. Shehan to a
public debate at any place in the Ninth
Assembly district The subject Of the
said discussion at this public meeting
shall be my character and his con
trasted.
after the said debate, the whole
question, shall be voted on by the audi
ence and the disputant getting thu
fewest votes to pay all the expenses
of the joint debate.
Now, let, him make good"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
Mrs. VIM. Hstrict, Ksnnsrd, wssh.

Mrs. VIM. Hetrick, Kcnnnrd, Wash.
inRton county, Ncb., writess
al am fifty-slx years old and have not
felt we'll since the Change OF Life began
ten years ago. I was in misery soEnc-
where most Of the time. My back was
very weak, and my flesh 20 tender 10
hurt me 30 lean against the back Of =
chair. 1 had pain under my shoulder
blades, I'm the small Of my back and
hips. sometimes wished myself out OF
this world. Had hot and cold spolls,
dizziness, and trembling OF the limbs,
and was losing flesh all the time.
"After following your directions ard
taking Pcruna now feel like different
Mrs. VIM. HctrIck.
Barbara Alberty, corner Seventh and
Walnut streets, Appleton, Wis.,, writes
az follows in regard to Peruna;
"For years have suffered with bnck-
ache and severe pains in the eide. I
doctored no much that became dis
couraged.
IA school friend told me how very
much Pcruna had benefited nor and
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16

symptoms at once. The backsche
ceases, the trembling knees are strength.
ened, the appetite restored, the digestion
made perfect, the dull headache /:
stopped and the weakening drains are
gradually cured. These results certainly
follow a course Of treatment with Pc
runa.
Jos. B. Crowley, Congressman from
Illinois, writes from Robinson, ILL.,:
"Mrs. Crowley has taken a number
of bottles of Peruna on account o.
nervous troubles. Ii has proven 4
strong tonic and lasting cure. car
cheerfuIiy recommend II. .".--Jos. b
/ Crowley.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
Why Suffer With Your Kidneysp

The discovery OF DR.. Geo. Leining-
er's -mal-de-hye Kidney Tablets has
proved blessing to thousands Of Kid
ney sufferers who have been restored to
perfect health. These tablets drive the
kidney disease germs out of the blood,
and prevent accumulation Of Uric Aciu
in the system. we urge all sufferers
to give this scientific and successful
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in two sizes, 25 and 30 cents. Come
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druggists. t&s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
ONE MAN I
Lifts Ills Voice For
Cinnamon.
Patriotism Is Not Criminal, Says
tie.

Toledo, Aug 16-John Chinaman has
found an able defender in Probate
Judge NIillard. Of this city. The sui
eide Of Wong Din In the jail here was
the occasion Of the judge expressing
himself as champion Of the Mongo.
lians. Judge Millard says be is as
good a friend Of the laboring man as
any other person in this country, but
he is honest enough to admit that the
Chinaman is being shamefully treat
ed In keeping him out OF this country
when other nationalities are admitted,
some Of whom do not begin to com
pare with the Cinnamon in good citi-
zenship.
eve want Chinese trade and com
merce," said Judge Millard, "and yet
we treat her citizens worse than slaves
were ever treated Just think of the
shame Of locking men up in Jail as
criminals simply because they are.
ambitious to better their condition by
coming to this country. That is dis
elimination of the worst kind 1t is
patriotic for a native of any other
country to come here, but the poor
Chinaman makes a criminal of him
self the moment he sets foot on Ameri-
can soil. The Chinaman, as a rule.
obeys the law and keeps Que of trou.i
BILE better than any other race of peo-
pie in this country. He is industrious.
| frugal and law-abiding, and attends
strictly to his own business, which is
more than most people do. I believe
in giving the Chinaman an equal
chance with the rest. Don't hunt him
down like wild beast of prey. If
we don't want the Chinaman let us
be consistent and not seek the COM
merce of the Chinaman's country"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16

W o IN u ii. am
truly thankful for what Peruna has
done for me."-Barbara Alberty.
Mrs. D. w. Mason, 5o2 Dsuphine street,
New Orleans, La, writes;
81 have been taking your Peruna and
Manalin and can checrfully recommend
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ing for the past two years with female
weakness, paipitation Of the heart, stom-
ach, kidney aud liver disorder, and
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ing spells. was completely run down.
"After 1 had taken one bottle Of Pc-
runa and few doscs of your Manalin,
could sleep soundly, my heart wss
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ing four bottles according to your direc-
tions, / was entirely cured Of all my
troubles.
"I cen truthfully say that there Ia
nothing to equal your Peruna end Nam
alin. was different women after taxi
ing the second bottle. 1t is without a
doubt the best medicine in the world.
Language fails to express my gratitude
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Mrs. D. w. Mason.
II you do not derive prompt ana satis-
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| write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
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vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
MORE DOCKS.
Pennsylvania Will Make Improve.
ments at AshtabuIa. ai

Ashtabula, O., Aug, 16-It is learned
here that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Co. has in view the purchase Of sew
eral acres of land at the west side Of
Ashtabula, to be utilized as local
yard from which a new branch will
be constructed to connect with its re-
Gently acquired lake front property at
this harbor.
The lake front docks of the Penn
sylvania will be exclusively for the
10
handling of coal, and channel will
be dug and latest machinery installed.
This new plan will obviate any neces-
sity for the extensive coal traffic hav-
ing to pass through the iron ore yards.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
It Needs a Tonic.

There are times when your liver
needs tonic. Don't give purgatives
that grips and weaken, DeWitt's Lit
le Early Risers expel all poison from
the system and act as tonic to the liv'
or, w. Scott, 531 Highland ave-. Mil
II, Pa, says; Il have carried De-
Wits Little Early Risers with me for
several years and would not be without
them Small and easy to take. Pure
ly vegetable. They never gripe or dis
tress. l.l
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16

Sick Headache absolutely and per-
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A pleasant herb drink. Cures Constl.
patton and Indigestion, makes you
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faction guaranteed or money back.
25 cents and so cents. Write to w. Fl
Hooker & Co., Buffalo, N. Y. for a
free sample.
Inman Bros, ]. NJ. LATER, and John
Lamparter & Co., druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
THERE are a multitude of women,

THERE are multitude Of women,
especially housewives, and all other
women obliged to be on their feet
constantly, who are wretched beyond de-
scription, simply because their strength
and vitality is sapped away by catarrhal
discharges from the pelvic organs.
These women get up in the morning
tired, drag themselves through their
daily duties tired, only to 60 to bed at
night as tired as before.
Peruna is such perfect specific for
each case that when patients have once
used it they can never be induced to
quit it until they are permanently cured.
1t begins to relieve the disagreeable
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-08-16
All Were Saved.

For years suffered such untold
misery from Bronchitis" writes J. H
Johnston, of Broughton, Ga, that of
ten l was unable to work Then, when
everything else failed,
was wholly cured by DR.
Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. My wife suffered intense
ly from Asthma, till 1t cured her, and
all our experience goes to show it is
the best Group medicine in the world. y
A trial will convince you 1t is unriv'
aled for Throat and Lung diseases
Guaranteed bottles SOC and $1.00. Trial
bottles free at c. B, Harper & Co.'S.