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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-17

Mrs. Nellie Weaver, 2o3i s. Ninth Street,
Philadelphia. Pa, writes;
"TInving heard and read OF Perunn, when my
system became 30 run down that thought
would never regain my health, decided to
slvo Pcruna n trial. I gained In health and
strength and consider peruna the hest remedy
NELLIE WEAVER.
Mrs. n. F, Ellis, Curve. Tenn. writes;
~ Wish to add my Testimony to tho life.
saving value OF your most excellent medicine,
pcruna.
II was sick With indigestion md bowel trou.
Bile, tried good physician and many kinds Of
medicine. but grow worse and weaker all tho
while.
my son ndviscd mo TO try Peruna. ms It
wns good for so many ailments aud might be
beneficial to me. sent for bottle, and I
was SO wenk that could not sit up In bed.
After taking Pcruna for two days ablo
to sit TIP and cat anything that wanted.
IL am now well and getting stronger ana
gaining In nesl, every day. Thanks to Peruna.
the King Of Medicines"
MRS. 3. r.. ELLIS.
Superior for Worn Out Women.
Mrs. NJ. Van vranckcn. Chairlady of Sick
Committee OF Lady standard Mutual Benefit
Assoc alton Of New Orleans, S2t Fourth Street,
New Orleans, La, writes:
Elm connection with my official work have
repeatedly found pcruna most reliable remedy.
In cases OF catarrh Of the system there is moth.
Ing which will cure any quicker, and as n rem.
edy for wornout women 1t is superior to amy.
thing know
cit restores mother after severe childbirth
and prevents pain and Irregularities in very
short time. I have found II OF much value,
both as a preventive OF colds and a tonic
when have been feeling badly, and although
I never give testimonial for anything. ! make
an exception in favor OF Peruna. as / consider
1t of exceptional value.''-sirs. Van vranck.
en-.
Peruna Invleorates.
In all such casese Peruna is godsend,
peruna comes to those who are unable TO af-
ford the expensive luxuries OF change OF scene
and climate. Perunn comes to such people WIFI
rerreshment, recuperation and renewal o,
Nervous Women.
No nervous woman ought to neglect to give
Pcruna a fair trial. 1t is almost absolutely
certain TO help her, and in some cases the re-.
lief Is magical.
Margaret Reimer. p Cedare Terrace. Hot
Springs, Ark, writes: II was very much run
down about year ago and ALL medical treat.
ment failed to bring the required relief and
toning my system needed. was advised to
try Peruna, which I did only when everything
else failed. One bottle really made an en-.
tirely different woman Of me and four bottles
toned up the system and restored me to perfect
health. shall always speak in the highest
praise Of Peruna and cheerfully recommend 1t
to any and all in need OF tonic. With the
very bes, wishes for your success. '--Margaret
Remer.
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HOT WEATHER.
NERVOUS WOMEN,
.Pe.ru-na Is a Catarrhal Tonic
Especially Adapted to the Ner.
vous Depression Incident to
Warm Weather.

Nervousness Is very common among women,
This condition Is due to anaemIc nerve centers,
The nerve centeIs hre reservoirs OF
nervous vitality. These centcrs become
bloodless for want Of proper nutrl,
tiou, This is especially true In the warm sea,
son. Every summer u hpt OF lnyalids are pro,
duced as the direct result or weak nerves.
This could BIO easily obylated by the use OF
lPerlnn. Peruna strikes at tho root Of the dif'
hculty BY correcting the digestion, Digestion
furnishes nutrition. for the nerve centers,
Properly digested food furnishes these rcssr'
'yors OF life with vitality. which leads to strong,
steady nerves and thus no'nshcs life,
Pe-ru-na Cannot be Initiated. N
There is no nse trying to imitatefPeruna. 1t
has been tried many times BY men skilled In
pharmacy and chemistry. but they have always
failed The imitators OF Ierupa don't fool any
one who has ever taken Peruna Or who has ever
witnessed the good results Of Pernnp.
per,nu acts SO promptly, us benefits are SO
lasting, and 1t is SO sure 70 reach cata7rh
wherever located in tho body, that no kEslss'
tons Of Psrqns csp BHccseaa ...--,.4-,,.,+,.-...
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MISS n. BRICKNER.


Dr. Hartman receives many letters from
suffering women who have been cured OF some
catarrhal arrangement by the use OF PeEuna.
The following letter speaks for itself;
The Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus, o.;
Gentlemen,-'My health was excellent until
about six months ASP when seemed to nave
a collapse from OVERRIDING socially and tho doc
tor ordered an entire change OF scene ana CHI
mate. As this was an absolute impossioillty at
this time had to try and regain my health
In another way, and was induced by a friend
who gave Peruna such good recommend to try
Peruna cannot tell you the condition OF my
nerves when began to use II. me least
noise lrritated me and felt life was not worth
living but Peruna soon changed me into Wen
woman, and now do not know have nerves.
Louise Bertsel, 1917 Second Street, Brook
lyn N. Y.
What used to be called female diseases by
the medical profession 10 HOW called pelvic
caturrh, 1t has been found by experience that
catarrhal diseases OF the pelvic organs are the
cause OF most cases OF female disease,
Or. Hartman was among the nrst of Amer,
im,s greut physicians to make this discovery,
For forty years he has been treating diseases
peculiar to women. and long ago no reached tho
conclusion that a woman entirely free from
catarrhal affection OF these organs would mol
ba subject to female disease. lie therefore be.
gan asins peruna for these cases and found u
so admirably adapted to their permanent cure
that perupa has now become the NEST famous
remedy for female diseases ever Snewn,
II you do not derive prompt aud satisfactory
results from the use OF Peruna. write at once
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MRS. J.ssE. FINN.
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oSo.ogo.oooosoSoso o.osoao@o9oaososos! !,
Mrs ]. E. Finn. 50 Eas, High Street,

Mrs ]. e. Finn. SO East High Street,
Buffalo, N. Y, writes
Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus. O.:
Gentlemen,---""Af few years ago had to
give up social life entirely, as my health
was completely broken down. The doctor
advised complete change and rest for
year. As this was out OF the question,
for time began to look around for
other means OF restoring my health.
81 had often heard Of Peruna as an ex-
tceiient tonic, so J bought bottle to see
What It would do for me, and It certainly
took hold Of my system and reJuvenated
me, and In less than two months was
In perfect health, and now when feel
worn out or tired dose or two OF Peruna
Is all that I need."-MRs. J. e. FINN.
Most OF the women afflicted with pelvic dis.
esaes have no Idea that their trouble Is due
10 catarrh. The majority of the people think
1hut caturrh Is disease confined to the head
alone.
This is not true. Catnrrh is liable to attack
any organ OF the body throat, bronchial tubes;
lungs stomach Kidneys and especially the
pelvic organs.
Many woman hns made this discovery after
long siege of useless treatment. She has
made tho discovery TINT her disease Is catarrh.
and that Peruna can be relied upon to cure
catarrh wherever located
Mrs. Esther NJ. Miner, De Gran, o.. writes;
II was terrible sufferer from female weak
ness and had the headache continuously. !
was not able to do my housework for myself
aud husband, wrote you and described my
condition as near as possible. You recommended
peruua took four bottles and was completely
cured. think pcrunn wonderful medicine"
Mrs. Esther NJ, Miner
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MRS. EVA BARTHO.
Il ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: O:O.O.O.O1O3OsO1OsOs
Mrs. Eva Bartho. 1913 E. Twelfth Street, New
York city, n. T.. writes:

Mrs. Eva BarthO, l63 u. Twelfth SueeL rev
York city, n. Y. writes:
81 suffered for three years with female
weakness and liberation OF the parts. The doc
tor advocated m operation, which dreaded
very much, and strongly objected to go under
1t. Now l am changed woman. Peruna
cured me; It took nine bottles, but felt SO
much improved I kept taking 1t, as dreaded
an operation so much. I am to-day In perfect
health and have not felt SO we'll for hfteen1
years. Mrs. Eva Bartho. u
Miss Mamie Powell, Lake Charles, La,
wrltes
II sincerely believe that Peruna is woman'a
best friend, for 1t has certainly been that to
me. I bad had headaches. hacknches and other
aches every month for long time, but shortly
after begun taking Peruna this was thing
Of tho past md I have good reason to DO crate
full I take a bottle every spring and fall now.
and that keeps my health perfect, and Ger.
ttainly am more robust now than i havo been
before and am weighing moro. I do not thinc
any one will be disappointed in the results OBJ
tanned from the use OF Peruna"-Miss Mamie
Powell.
Mrs. q. L. Brown, 32o Elliott Street, Menu
phis, Tenn, writes:
~ suffered for several years with headache,
brought on by nervous prostitution. was also
afflicted with insomnia. would get up in the
morning moro weary than when retired and
used to dread the approach OF night. Pcruna
came into my homo rs n welcome guest, and
within three short months ! was like another
woman. have now enjoyed perfect health for
over year, and those who have suffered us
I did will know how happy nm."-alrs- 2. u.
Rroyvn /.
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MISS RUTH EMERSON.


Miss Ruth Emerson. 72 Sycamore Street,
Buffalo. n. y, writes:
~ suffered for two years With irregular and
painful periods and peruna cured me Within
six weeks cannot tell you how grateful
feel, ANY agency which brings health and
strength to the afflicted is always a welcome
friend, aud to-day the market Is SO filled with
useless and injurious medicines that 1t is
pleasure to know OF so reliable u medicine as
you place before the public,"--Mlss Ruth
Emerson.
Mrs. Anna n, Flcharty, recent superintend-
ent of the ". G. T u. headquarters ut Gales
burg, III, was for ten years one OF tho lead
Ing women there. Her husband. when living.
was first president of the Nebraska Wesleyan
University ut Lincon, Neb.
In n letter written from 40l West
slxty.seventh Street. Chicago. ILL.,. Mrs. ISle
harty says the following In regard to Peruna;
"IIaylng lived u very active llfa as wife and
working partner OF a busy minister, my health
failed me few years ngo, lost my husband
about the same time and gradually | seemed
to lose health and spirit, My daughter is a
confirmed invalid, and we both felt great need
OF pn inylgorator.
"One of my nelghbors advised me to
try Peruna. A bottle was Immediately
uecured and great change took place
In my daughters as we'll as In my own
health, Our appetltes Improved very
greatly, the digestion seemed much
helped and resttui sleep soon Improved
US, SO that we seemed new women,
y would not be without Peruna for
ton times its cost."-MRs. ANNA q,
gLEHARIY. - ~ ~ Y ss'Sla
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NOTABLE CURES THAT ARE THE TALK OF THEIR LOCALITY

Mrs. Margaret Little, Al Hoyt Street. Brook
Ign, N. r., writes:
~ have been troubled with constipation and
indigestion for over year. my complexion was
ruined and I wns nervous and losing Gesh every
day. Tho doctors advised that I 20 to SAM.
tnrium, but number OF people advised me to
try Pcruna before going to that expense, and
| did 30. found TINT the first bottle tegu.
lated my bowels, cleared my complexion. and
BY tho time had tuken six bottles my stomach
and digestion was in perfect working order and
has remained so ever since.
"As this was very much cheaper than going
to a sanitarium. I have every reason to be
grateful. margaret Little.
Mrs. Mary A. Engelhard. 2s25 Madison Street,
st. Louis Mo-. writes:
~ have been hard worker all my life.
and very often need tonic Nothing does
me 80 much good as Peruna. 1t acts like n
charm md I feel like q new woman. I 10 all
my own work and lot Of other work besides.
will give Peruna all the credit."--Mrs Mary
A. Engeihard
Peruna Prevented an Operation.
Mrs. Minnie Sleeves, President Illinois Wo.
mans Alliance, writes from ~ Delaware Place.
Chicago, Ill.
Tho Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus. O.:
Gentlemen,--"Ever since my son, now grown,
was born / have suffered with some peculiar
weakness OF the pelvic organs which no medicine
seemed to reach.
''My physicians finally suggested an operation
which I was considering, when my sister asked
me to try Peruna as a last resort. She had
used It and been greatly helped. Pernna simply
worked wonders with my whole system. ana 10
few weeks the pains began to go away. I
felt SO much better that kept on taking 1t
and am now in perfect health. give great
praise TO this splendid medicine aud certainly
advise suffering women to try IL when all else
faIls."-Mrs. Minnie Sleeves.
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O9o9O9O9OsO9O@O9o3O Observation-Disclosures

Z +.
This prominent lady writes the following
letter to the Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,
o., in regard to their medicine. Peruna:
"Peruna has for some time been the only
medicine ! have used for myself and family.
have found it very good in cases Of la grippe.
as 1t seems to throw the illness quickly and
effectively out Of the system. In cases OF ex.
IRENE WEAKNESS or frequent backnche 1t dis.
polls the uncomfortable feeling, and by occa-
sional use 1t maintains the body in a healthy
condition. lucy a. Clark, Postmistress, Farm.
ington, Utah.
Mrs. Lucy A. Clark, Postmistress Of Farm.
ington, Utah. has held many prominent positions
in her State She is president of the Utah
State Council OF Women charter member Utah
Women's Press Club. was vce-president Lady
Managers OF Utah Columbian Exposition. and
was a delegate to National Wonan's Associa.
ton at the convention at Washington d. O.
Why Suffer Longer?
1t would be well-nigh impossible to emu.
merate all tho consequences to woman's life
which naturally result from a neglected case
OF pelvic catarrh. Whatever they are there
can be no doubt that in most cases It is en-.
tirely unnecessary for them to continue. An
Intelligent course OF treatment with Peruna
will, in most cases. effect an entire cure,
90 Eleventh Street, Milwaukee, Wis,
"a short time ago | found my condl-
tIon very serious. had headaches, pains
In the back and frequent dizzy spells,
which grew worse every month, tried
two rem edIes before Peruna, and was
discouraged when | took the first dose,
but my courage soon returned. In less
than two months my health was re-
stored."-Mrs. NJ Brlckner.
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s MISS FLORENCE MURPHY.

Miss Florence Murphy, 27o3 Second Avenue.
Seattle WASH, writes:
~ Uttered for over year with female trou
BILE, and although tried several physicians
none OF them seemed able to help me per.
imunently.
at took only little over three bottles Of
Pcruna to make me well and strong. never
ha ye backache headache or bearing down pains
any more. ''--Aiss Florence Murphy,
Mrs Judge McAllister writes from 1917 W.
Twenty second Street, Minneapolis, Mimi, as
follows:
~ suffered for years With pain in the
smnl OF my back and right side 1t inter.
fored often with my domestic and social duties
und never supposed that would be cured.
as the doctors medicine did not seem to help
Inc any
II took perunu faithfully for seven weeks
aud am happy indeed to he able to say tint I
am entirely cured. Perfect health once more is
the best thing could wish for, md thanks to
Prrunu Gun enjoy that now,'--Minnie u.
McAlllstcr.
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Female Trouble
Not Recognized
as Catarrh.

The reason OF SO many failures is the
are lined by mucous membranes. Any
mucous membrane Is subject to catarrh.
e Cntarrh OF one organ Is exactly the
same as ca arrh of any other organ.
What will cure catarrh OF the head will
also cure catarrh OF the pelvic organs.
Pcruna cures these cases simply because
1t cures the catarrh.
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fnct that diseases
peculiar TO the
female sex are
not commonly re-
cognized as being
caused by catarrh.
IT, nr~,t,
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MISS IMURIEL ARMITAGE. Y


Miss Muriel Armtage. SO Greenwood
Avenue, Detroit. Mich, district organ
izer OF the Royal Templars OF Temper
ance. In recent letter says:
The Perunn Medicine Co.. Columbus. o..
Gentlemen :--"I think that woman naturally
shrinks. from making her troubles public. but
restored health has meant 80 much to me that
feel for the sake Of other suffering women I
Is my duty TO tell what Peruna has done for me.
II suffered for I've years with Irregularities.
which brought on hysteria aud made me a
physical wreck. tried doctors from the differ
cnt schools of medicine, but without any per-
ceptible change In my condition. In my de-
spair called on an old nurse, who advised me
Ia try Peruna. and promised good results X ]
would persist and take II regularly. thought
this was the least could do and procured n
bottle. knew soon as began taking II
that 1t was affecting me differently from any
thing had used before. md SO kept on taking
IT. kept this up for six months. and steadily
gained strength and health. and when had used
fifteen bottles considered myself entirely cured.
j am grateful happy woman to-day; "
Peruna has cured thousands OF cases
OF female weakness. AS rule. how
ever. before Peruna is rcsorted to- seve-
raj other remedies have been tried in
vain. A great many OF the patients have
taken local treatment. submitted them
selves to surgical operations. and taken
all sorts OF Doctors stuff without any
result.
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The Perunn Medicine Co.. Columbus. o.:
Gentlemen,-"Ever since my son, now grown,
was born I have suffered with some peculiar
| weakness OF the pelvic organs which no medicine
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-07

great demonstration in his honor, and the
enthusiasm of the metropolitan critics
added to that Of the old Wallack clientele,
made this picturesque star the dramatic
feature Of the New York season.
Mr.. Bellows vehicle also accomplished
success. and the famous Stanley Wey-.
man romance, "a Gentleman Of France"
divided the ducats' Of New York's theater-
goers with 'Du Barry" given by Mrs.
Leslie Carter. Mr.. Bellew presented IA
Gentleman Of France 1853 times at Wal
lacks in the height of the season, and
the piece was adjudged one of the best
demonstrations made from a popular novel.
The Liebler production was voted one OF
! the handson1est ever seen.
This New York production MIR. Bellew
is to bring here in all its gorgeous COM
pleteness, and the celebrated actor will
| further have the support Of a splendid
New York cast.
The company is a big one, embracing
over seventy members and the costumes
varied and beautiful, are said to be his
| torically accurate for the sixteenth cen
fury period of the play.
The great feature is Mr.. Bellows sin
|gle- handed combat with seven -lusty adj
versaries on the great staircase. y This
scene proved a veritable sensation in New
! York, Philadelphia and Boston. 1t car.
ries action to a sensational. pitch, and i:
said to have earned from fifteen to TWEEN
ty curtain calls nightly on blase Broad
way. 49,.
The play opens with Castor de Marsa'
suing at the court of Henry of Navarro
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-07
1"The BrIaadlers" in Hurlesque.

n " --s
.'.rhe Brigadiers' will appear at the
Dewey Theater for one week commencing
with the matinee tomorrow. This troup
is now in its fourth tour and is an ex-
ample Of It's kind. The slogan, IL is to
laugh" is lived up to from the rise to
the fall Of the curtain. The show starts
with rollicking first part called AN EN-
ira Session. and terminates with a lively
skit entitled IA Night in Paris. y Be-
tween the two is sandwiched an olio OF
high class vaudeville acts. The con-
tributors are Adeline Boatinna, soprano
from the New York tf1eater; Haynes ald
Wynne in dancing act, that IS sure ,e
win applause; Wills & Brown in a cleve,
comedy sketch; the Martell family, billed
as Americas premier acrobatic bicyclists
Palmer and Harvey, comedians and sing.
ers OF rare ability whose parodies are OF
the latest songs and always find favor
Coleman's dog and cat circEs arranged
especially for this tour. and john A
! West. "the musical Brownie.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-07
FOOTLIGHT FLASHES,

A dramatic treat Is promised the patrons Of
the Bijou in eat the Old Gross Roads,
The Orpheum Vaudeville company, one Of the
best now on tour, viii be seen at the Bijou
soon.
The AL G. Field Greater Mnstrels are booked;
at the Metropolitan for half week. commenc-
Following 1.-THE Prince Of the World the
Ferris company T produce that great American
Last seasons favorite melodrarna, IA Ragged
Hero will be presented at the Bijou soon. It is
a beautiful story, dramatically told
| 20. Our New Minister" one Of the greatest pas
METROPOLITAN for half Week, y Commencing
March 5.
The attraction st the MetToPolts9 for the half
Lewis has achieved triumph as Noah Vale .'''~e
dns s Aaa s HiS Sok ps the
| Castle Square Opera Company, York State
Folks and Mar guerita in the t"strollers."
Joseph Murphy the Irish comedian ;e9 viii ap
the two sterling plays which have brought him
fame and fortune, 'Kerry Cow and 'shaun
Rhue.'' sa.-
Some of TIT attractions scheduled this season
at the Bijou are "Yon Yonson," Lovers Lane -
Hearts Of Oak, "At Cripple Greek . ..
Major and the Judge "Not Guilty" and 1.-THE
Gamblers Daughter"
Frank Daniels and his company come to the
METROPOLITAN for the half week starting FEB; q
BY r. a. Barnet Of i4S2, fame Ss and Harry
. Lawson Hearth, young Boston composer.
i Al H. Wilson. last in '1The Watch on the
Rhine has play from the pen Of Sidney
R.. Ellis, which he will present at the Bijou
soon. Mr. Wilson's character in "a Prince of
Tatters' is q spirited combination Of D'Artagnan
and Don Caesar.
two acts, which scored heavily in NV York las
summer, is booked at the Metropolitan for hal
a week commencing Feb 15. The book was writ
ten by George V. Hobart, and the music is BY
Ludwig Highlander
The new Clyde Fitch comedy, Captain Jtnk
of the Horse Marines" has proved popular o.
the tune (for which it was namely was thirt,
years ago. 1t, IS to be presented at the Metro
politan for half aweek. opening Feb e. BY
needy.
The Louis James and Frederick wards com
I'm LEI eeE VII eRDear a. tn
9. Mr.. Warde will be seen as Prospere, MI
James as Callahan. Norman Hackett as Ferd
nand, Teresa Maxwell as Miranda and Edith
Fassett an Ariel. 81.
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THE THEATFRS
de la Wire from the beautiful castle by

moonlight.
In the fourth scene-a rude lodging IN
Blois-Mlle. de la Wire falls in love with
her impoverished protector, but Du.
Bruhl and Fresnoys having followed in
the wake of the runaways, now enter IN
De Marsac's absence, poison the ladys
maid against the hero. and by showing
the kings token, a golden half coin, con-
vince her that@they are the men chosen
by Navarro to conduct her to the court
of Henry of Valois, where she is to tell
the story Of Turenne's duplicity.
In the fifth scene the great fight on
the staircase occurs, wherein De- Marsac
retakes her from the clutches OF the
kings enemies. This is one Of the most
dangerous scenes ever played on the
stage, and was accounted In New York
the greatest stage eight ever seen IN this
country.
In the sixth scene De Marsac takes
Mile. De la Wire to the meeting with
Henry III, to whom she tells her story
and expresses the policy Of Navarro fol
the salvation of France. Il