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, 1904-02-15
Unable to Hold the Peninsula.

Londcn, Feb. 15.-The Telegraph to,
day has cables from the Orient to the
effect that Russia will be unable to
Arthur must fall, even without an as.
sault. The japanese are heavily en-,
Irenched at Dalny.
, 1904-02-15
BIRTHDAY CLUB TO
CELEBRATE WEDNESDAY.

The Birthday club will meet with
Mrs. Langheldt on Wednesday after
noon. instead of Thursday afternoon.
The original date was liked for We'd
nesday. but was afterwards changed
to Thursday and is nov changed back
to Wednesday. Mrs. Reed and Mrs.
George Harris will assist Mrs, Lang
Eheldt.
, 1904-02-15
Another Train to 3. Fed u.r.

Train No. 4. arriving from the west
at l2:lO p. m. now stops here twenty
minutes for dinner at the Union Pacif.
ic hotel. The order went into effect
To-Day 1t is said hat in a short time
NO . VIII also take lunch here, making
uaihs D. 4 and 5 to be cared for by
Mr.. Gonden The dining car on trains
NOS. ) n 4 will be SEN to another
section Of the road.
, 1904-02-15
Japanese Defeat Reported.

Chez Foo, Feb. ia censored and
delayed dispatch. dated late Friday, re,
ports that 10000 Japanese troops were
landed at Dove bay last Wednesday
and were met by the Russians and de-
feated. 1t is also reported that the
Japanese have landed a heavy force OF
over 10000 forty miles west.
, 1904-02-15
News Of Another Naval Victory.

London. Feb. 15.-The Tien Tsin cor,
respondent of the Star cables under
Sundays date the news that another
Japanese victory at Port Arthur has
been confirmed. Eight Russian yes,
sells were sunk and ten captured. He
says the information is unofficial.
, 1904-02-15
Chinese Neutrality Asserted.

Tien Tsin, Feb. 1.-THE British
American. French. German and Italian
ministers have jointly notified the
Russian and Japanese ministers al
Pekin that no hostilities will be al
lowed on Chinese soil other than in
Manchuria.
, 1904-02-15
St. Petersburg Cut or From News.

st. Petersburg. Feb. l5,-News from
the east of war is more difficult to
obtain here than at any other
European capital.
1t was announced today that Russia
will not agree to the request of the
powers, led by the United States, to
confine the a within Manchurian
limits. A diplomatic answer will be
sent to Secretary Hays note.
, 1904-02-15
Snowsheds Crushed,

Auburn, Cal, Feb. 15.-A landslide
neal Truckee crushed in the railway
snowsheds, killing three track labor,
ers. Forty-three others, alarmed by
the noise, escaped.
, 1904-02-15
Must Not Attack Uncle Sam,

St. Petersburg, Feb. 15.-Czar Mich.
olas has the gravest fears for serious
International complication, and places
all of Russia on the heaviest war foot,
ing. He has forbidden attacks on
America and the United States.
, 1904-02-15
Repulsed and Then Victorious.

Chez Foo. Feb. 15.-The Russian line
of communication is broken, after two
desperate fights. in which the Japanese
were first repulsed and later victori-
GUS. only at the cost of many lives.
, 1904-02-15
SENATOR'S END
ALMOST IN SIGHT
KEPT ALIVE ONLY BY USE OF
OXYGEN AND OTHER AR
TlFICIAL MEANS.
Bulletin Issued at 2:35 This Afternoon
Says Patient Was Sinking Slowly
and Pulse Scarcely Perceptibie-
Members Of Family at Bedside or
in Adjoining Rooms.

Washington, ID. c., Feb. 15.-The
physicians bulletin at 2:35 p. m. says:
Senator Hanna is sinking slowly.
Respiration, so; pulse, scarcely per-
ceptible. (Signed) CARTER,
"FUCHER."
, 1904-02-15

Toxic, Feb. 15.--It leaks out here for
the first time that in the Port Arthur
, 1904-02-15

engagement, while the Russians suf-
fered much more severely than the
Japanese. the latter's cruiser Taxa
Chibo was rammed and sunk, while a
Japanese flagship was crippled.
, 1904-02-15

day fled claims for the Golden Eagle
and Manitoba mines.
, 1904-02-15

we nave the exclusive aEencv for
sne zero Collar Ulster. Woodruff 6
, 1904-02-15

istorical Department"
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Pretty Store and New Goods.

Attention is directed to the ad-
vertisement of Sligh & Allen, Ca|um-
bis, in this issue. Mr.. Eric Sigh
has resided in this place having at
tended Prof. Schoenberg's school,
and is we'll known to some OF our
citizens. Mr.. Allen is an experienced
dry goods man. This firm has one
of the prettiest stores in the city and
It is filed with the choicest line OF
goods on the market. They occupy
two floors and have in stock every
thing in the dry goods and notion
line from the most fashionable dress
goods down to calicoes and domestics,
millinery, shoes, hate, etc 1t you
don't see what you want ask for it.
They have it. See their ADVERTISE
mspt on first page.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Memorial Day.

On Tuesday afternoon, May 10th,
at 3 o'clock, in the court house,
memorial exercis es will be held under
the auspices of Camp Harmap, Sons
of Confederate Veterans. A promi-
nent speaker has been invited to
deliver an address, after which the
graves of dead soldiers will be
decorated Everybody cordially in
vited to be present, especially all old
soldiers, for whom seats will be
reserved. All members of Camp
Harman are expected to be present.
All the children are requested to
bring fowers. The following COM
mittees are appointed to perfect
arrangements:
Committee on Arrangements-S
J. Leaphart, S HI. Harmap, G. B
Zimmerman, j, B. Wingard, E. B.
Roof.
Committee on Decoration and Songs
Misses Lena Hsrmap, Eva Derrick,
Lula Ksminer, Iceoline Harman,
Beulah Fox, Rosa Meetze, Merideth
Muller, EthepDreher, Lessie Glbbes,
Bessie Corley, Blanche Radd, Maggie
Derrick, Viola Buckley, Emma KooD,
Lila Smoak. Emma Bsllentint, Erin
George, Addie Quick. Naomi Stuart.
The committees will meet at the
residence of Col. NJ. D. Harman on
Friday evening at 8 o'clock.
Alfred J. Fox,
Commander
Julian E Ksufmanp,
Adjutant.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
News from Black Creek.

To- the Editor of the Dispatcb:
The recent cold and windy weather
seems today to have disapps a-ed
which, if true, will make the hearts of
the farmers glad especially. when we
getthe long expected and wished for
summer showers.
Most OF the farmers in this section
are done planting and are now ready
to work their crops and wait for good
results from their labors. The cotton
acreage is ! more this year than last
in and around here, while corn about
holds it's own.
Mrs.. J. Miller, or better known
as King Sol. has recently bought
MIR. Geo. Clark's turpentine distill-
cry and now is manufacturing naval
stores at bis residence.
Mr.. Emanuel Preston Shealy, who
has been doing small country store
business in the Pond Branch section,
has recently built a handsome new
store and is now doing a cracking
country business. Mr.. n. S. Crout
in the near future will put in first
class saw mill on his place, known as
the Minis old mill place, near Lewie-
dale.
Well, AZ usual the people still are
going ard coming We note the fol-
lowing.
Mrs R Elm ore Taylor, of Blacks,
Ala, is on a visit TO ber relatives in
this county. 1t is said to be true
that her husband is engaged in
different lines cf business and is
making money slj 0. K.
Mr.. J. Luther Crout and Joshua
J. Lewis each made business trips to
Lexington and Columbia recently,
the former 20 Lexington and the
latter to Colum bla
Our worthy depot agent at Gilbert
will go to Leesville tonight to meet
the Leesville Masonic Lodge. Mr..
Nc. is clever gentleman and is liked
by the patrons of this branch of the
Soutberns railway Office.
We look in every issue of the Dis
patch for new candidates, but look in
vain. Success to the Dispatch and
it's many readers, am,
Ned Fine.
April 80, 1904.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
A New Firm.

Messrs. E G Dreher and Samuel
P Roof have purchased the eutire
stock of clothing, etc, ct n. r
Hartley Co. This firm is composed
of two prominent young business
mep, and will no doubt make suc-
cess of the enterprise. Mr.. E G
Dreher is the business manager and
is young man OF wide experience,
is enterprising and progressive. We
wish these young men much success
and bespeak for them liberal pat
ronage. See their advertisement.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
A New Voting Precinct.

By recent set of the Legislature,
Delingo school house has been made
a voting precinct. This will ne
cesitate the changing of registration
certificate of those voters who desire
to vote there in the general election.
Call on the Board Of Registration on
the 1st Monday and have your Ger
ti6cates changed.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
A Good Position.

MIR. Carl L Sox, who pow holds q
position with the Virginia Carolina
Chemical Company, Columbia. send
ing his remittance, writes Us that
''The Dispatch is equal to q letter
from home to me-, and I would feel
at loss if I should fail to receive it
weekly" This is the experience OF
all Lexington young men who have
gone out to carve for themselves a
name upon the rock OF fame.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
With the Candidates.

Mr.. T. II. Caughmsn, announces
himself for reelection to the ofice OF
Sheriff
Mr. E o. SheaIy. comes out for
the House of Representatives.
Senator Sharpe, will stand for re-
election as State Senator.
George Bell Timmermao, Esq,
has entered the race for Solicitor cf
the Fifth judicial Circuit.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Base Ball.

Quite an interesting and exciting
game of baseball was played here
last Saturday afternoon between the
Brooklspd nine and the Lexington
nine. From start to finish the game
was hotly contested and 1t was
clean one. The large crowd OF
spectators who witnessed the game
enjoyed it. The result was score
of 6 TO 5 in favor OF Brookland.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Work Guaranteed.

Remember you can have any kind
of Job Printing done on short notice
at the Dispatch Job Printing Office.
Give rs an order. Prices very low
and work first class. A big stock OF
stationery to select from.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Found Dead IN Bed.

The little child cf Mr.. Luther
johnson, who resides on the factory
hill, died suddenly sometime during
Friday night and was buried Sunday.
An inquest was held and fhe finding
of the jury was that the child came
TO its death from natural causes.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Appointed

Col. d. J. Griffith and Hon. D.
Frank .E6rd. were appointed dele
gates by Governor Heywa,d t.
represent Lexington in the conven-
tion of sugar cane growers which
met in Jacksonville, Fla.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Cured Thirty Headaches

In one day, while distributing tree
samples of Ne,valgioe, the worlds
best remedy for Sick and Nervous
Headaches, Neuralgia and Colds.
Every package guaranteed. 4 doses
for 1Oc. Sold by NJ @ Hendrix
Manufactured by Nervaigine O.,
Augusta, Ga. %
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Goods at Cost.

Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement Of the Moore's closing out
sale, which will be continued for two
weeks only. This is an opportunity
not often presented to purchase
goods below New York coat.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
SHOES! SHOES!

In t7ls depart 1nent we recognize no COM
petition. We We're the first TO Offer shoes
of fine grade IN this section and Of cou.se
had choice of tbs best lines made IN this
country. Dol': accept shoes that does not
suit YOU that's said 20 be "3s good when
we can suit you in either slz4, style and
quality at department store prices We
sell Stet>on Walk Over, Cro>s=tts, Q1een
Q7allty and several other good makes
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
Unclaimed Letters.

Unclaimed Letters.
List of unclaimed letters for the
month of April, 1904:
Males.
Adame, John ~
Belton, Jocil
Broadway. Richard ~
Corley, L E.
Hendrix. W. B.
Hill, Frank. care of Burt Evans
Mcleod, Walter
Newton, Peter
Scott, John
Females.
Boeing, Mrs J. W.
Boyd, Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Franklin, Miss Martha
Taylor, Martha F.
Miss Violer G.
S J. Leaphart, Postmaster.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
MILLIN ERY,

What do we know about mi!iiner. tIou
ought to ask thst about every store before
YOU buy IA pew bonnet } We've had Years
OF success iul experience; We know what's
stylish md we have It Can make or trim
a hat to suit the style of wear and i'm
prove her looks We know fno:gh 10 bny
right and sell right. Qra'ity c nsidered
we save you from one fourth 10 one halt on
,onr hats.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, May q. 1904.
index TO New Advertisements.

index to New Advertisements.
Cost Sale-Moore
announcements, G.. Dreher & 90.
DEPARTMENT Store-Sigh & Allen.
Keep Cool-Crosson Drug Co.
New York Racket Store--Whitten.
Notice-Board Registration.
For State Senator--W. H. Sharpe.
For Representative-E: y: Shealy.
For Solicitor-George B. Zimmerman.
Teachers Examination--J. S. Derrick.
For Sale-J. d. Shumpert.
Trespass Notice-Arehart & Buff.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
a Card Of Thanks.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
We the ladies of St. Stephen 8
Cemetery Association, do most sim
cerly thank Mr. P. Henry Corley for
his kindness and careful consider
stion of our wishes in painting the
iron fence around cemetery, also his
liberal gift of personal labor. The
work Is beautifully done, and a
o eesure to those concerned.
Mrs. Jas E R4wl. Pres.
Mrs. r. 2 Meetze. Nice-Pres.
Miss Alice Y. MeeIze, Treas.
Miss Mary G W,ngard, Sec.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1904-05-04
PANTS! PANTS!

A thousand pair to select from. The
prettist patterns from dozen different
manufacturers. We deal directly wi the
maker and save middlemen's profit
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Married.

In Canon City, Colo, at the Epis.
copal rect ory by the Rev. Searl. on
Tuesday evening. January 10. 1904,
Mr.. Fred Albert Milliken and Miss
Cora M. Frey, both of Florence.
Mr.. Bert Gregory and Miss Mary
Milliken accompanied the young
couple to Canon and witnessed the
ceremony.
The bride and groom are both very
popular and we'll known Young people
of this city who number their friends
by the hundreds, and all join in
wishing them happy and prosperous
married life.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Stepped Against a Hot Stove.

A child of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday night
bath, stepped back against a hot stove
which burned him severely. The
child was in great agony and his
mother could do nothing to pacify
him. Remembering that she had a
bottle of Chamberlain Fain Balm
in the house. she thought she would
try it. In less than half an hour aft
or applying it the child was quiet and
asleep, and in less than two weeks
was we'll. Mrs. Benson is well
known resident of Kellar, Va. Pain
Palm is an antiseptic liniment and es-
pecially valuable tor burns, cuts.
bruises and sprains. For sale by all
druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Evangelistic Meetings.
Another good service was held Ia

Another good service was held last
night at the Presbyterian church.
A strong chorus led the singing.
Mrs l.. D.tEichhorn sang a beautiful
solo. "wlht Will You Do With
Jesus Mr.. Russell delivered the
sermon taking for his snhiant sT dob
ing Backward . He called upon his
hearers to review their lives and search
their hearts. "some of your lives"
he said, ARE like romances filled
with strange and thrilling exper-
fences. others as even and beautiful
us a lyric poem, others still more like
tragedy and yet others have made
life q comedy, a farce He asked
them to look back upon childhood
with its innocence, to recall the pray
ers and warnings and the parting
blessing of mothers and then think of
the sin that had been committed in
these intervening years.
1t is hoped thai large crowd will
attend the services tonight and that
the Christian people of the community
will make special effort to bring
their unsaved friends.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Elaborate Pit Party.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Victor McCand-
less entertained at very deligh tful
party last evening. 1t was progress
sive pit party and everyone grew very
enthusiastic over the game. There
were four tables at which the guests
played I'd the contest was carried out
with esgerness and excitement as seen
in the board OF trade. The prizes
were awarded to Mrs. john B. Meserve
and Mr. NJ B. 10y.
Elegant refreshments were the lead
ing feature of the evening.
Those present were Messrs. and
Mesdames G. d. Bradley, NJ. B. 10y,
John B Meserve, Alva Koontz, Chas.
Neely, O. A. Calhoun, J. W. Cline,
@. d. Cummings, N. r. Usher,
Phillip Griffith and Mr.. George Mill.
ken.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
BIG DINNER
FAILS OF Purpose
Hanna Has Not Declared for
Roosevelt.
Presidents Friends No Nearer the
Vexatious Solution Than They
Were Some Weeks Ago-Hanna
Avoids Presidential Talk.

Washington. ian. 20-President
Roosevelt and Senator Hanna met last
night for the first time since the meet.
ipg of the republican national COM
mittee Dec. 12, at the dinner compli.
mentary to the president and the
members of the cabinet given by Post
master General and Mrs. Payne at
the Arlington hotel.
The president and Secretary Hanna
did not have an opportunity to dis.
cuss politics, because there were 40
guests present and Senator Hanna was
compelled to leave at 10 O'Clock to
make an address before the District of
Columbia board of trade.
1t may be stated, however, that
Senator Hanna did not tell the presi-
dent he was in favor of his nomina.
tion.
The failure of the president and
Senator Hanna to discuss politics last
night continues the situation which Is
daily becoming more alarming to the
friends of the president. Having. Jas
they privately contend. succeeded in
smoking OUT Senator Hanna on
the call for the national convention,
they are now seeking to "smoke him
out" on the question of the nomina-
ton.
All sorts of artifices are being am-
ployed to get declaration from Sena-
tor Hanna either for or against the
ayers want Senator Hanna to issue
and sign statement reading some-
thing like this.
II am in favor of the nomination
of President Roosevelt at Chicago
and will urge all my friends to vote
for him :"
Senator Hanna will not make any
such declaration. nor will he make
substitute declaration. which the
Roosevelt men are ready to submit
to him, stating that he wonld Eot
accept the nomination for the presi-
dency.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
The Best Remedy for Group.

From the Atchison Daily Globe.
This is the season when the women
who know the best remedies for Group
is in demand in every neighborhood.
One of the most terrible things in the
world is to be awakened in the middle
Of the night by whoop from one Of
the children. The Group remedies
are almost as sure TO be lost. in case
of Group, as a revolver is sure to be
lost in case Of burglars There used
to be an old fashioned remedy for
Group, known as hive syrup aud tolu,
but some modern mothers say that
Chamberlain Cough Remedy is bet
ter, and does not cost SO much. 1t
causes the patient to throw up the
phlegm" quicker, and gives relief in
shorter time. Give this remedy as
soon as the croupy cough appears and
it will prevent tile attack. 1t never
fails and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
To be Exhonorated.

Paris. Jan. 20-The Associated
Press learns that the report of At
torney General Baudoin is favorable
to Dreytus, following the view adopt
ed by the court, which recommended
revision of the case
The attorney general today finished
the examination of the case before
the court of cessation. The decision
of the court, which is not expected
for some weeks, undoubtedly will be
in favor of Dreyfus.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Special Land Buyers Excursion.

Will run to the new lands of Greer
Of the great southwest in November
and December. via the Frisco system.
Are you looking for rich and fertile
farming lands in the southwest which
you can buy for from one-fourth to
one. tenth the cost of lands Of the east
and north2 They produce az much
acre for acre. Here is chance to
better your condition and add liber-
al amount to your pocket book.
For full particulars and special
railroad rates apply at once to X. s.
Lemon, Seoretar, Frisco System Inn
migration Bureau, st. Louis. Mo. II
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
DECISION IN
PARKER CASE
Writ of Habeas Corpus Has
Been Denied.
VIII Remain in Bull PEN Judge
Hallett Compliments State on
Having Governor to
Maintain Order.

Denver, Jan. 20-Judge Hallet
handed down his decision in the
Parker case today and upheld the gov
ernor in his action. The judge COM
plimented the state of Colorado that
it had governor who was willing
and ready to maintain order and pro-
tect property.
The case was a petition for writ
of habeas corpus for the release of
Sherman Parker, who is imprisoned
in the bullepen at Camp GoldHeld.
Parker is to have charge of murder
preferred against him for completely
in the blowing up of the Vindicator
mine
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20

He Learned a Great Truth.

1t is said Of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: 'Why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over again % John Wes-
ley, because once telling is not
enough. - 1t is for this same reason
that you are told again and again that
Chez Shambe5lai9,s, a6 pGqfYBgfs qfYBas L connterscts
any tendency of these diseases to re-
suit in pneumonia. and that it is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Are You Looking

for the finest, fastest train service
between Florence ana Chicago and all
points east? We have 1t in conneo-
tion with ID. and r. G.. The Chicago
Union Pacific and Northwestern line
operates two crack daily trains Dem
yer to Chicago. without change. Pull
man cars, Buffet smoking and library
cars, free reclining chair cars, dining
cars. tourist sleeping cars through
from Florence twice weekly Ask
your agent or write ID. II. Hoops.
general agent, Denver. tt
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20

neck and choked it into submission.
de dlsmounted from the horse and
put muzzle on the animal SO it
could not bite and brought him to
town attached to the rope.
The animal is now captive in the
basement at the Jack house. Glen
says he intends to sell him as soon as
1t becomes domesticated and he learns
1t few tricks.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Captured a Coyote.

Glen Jack had quite an exciting
chase after coyote yesterday after
noon on Newlin Greek near Kendrick
mountain. While riding over the
country the coyote jumped out Of the
weeds near the horse when Glen took
after it and after ride Of five miles
he threw the lasso over the animal g
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Chain Lightning

is little faster than the "Chicago
Special over the Chicago Union
Pacific and Northwestern line, but we
have the fastest thing on wheels.
Only double track between Missouri
river and Chicago. Fine, fast flyers
twice dlladidlysmvkihRus lldd usfs. aiHins CATS. iii.
free reclining chair cars. Ask any
ticket agent or write d. Fl Hoops.
Geni. agent O.. & N. W. Ry.. Dem
yer. tt
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Subjects For Reform School.

Deputy Sheriff Furniss arrested
Kester and Lester Aldrich last even
ing on warrant issued out of the
county court. The boys were taken
to Canon City for trial and it may be
decided to send them to the state re-
form school where they will have a
good home and careful training.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-20
Cholera Infanrum.

This has long been regarded as one
of the most dangerous and fatal
diseases to which infants are subject
cd. 1t cal be cured. however. when
proprely treated All that is neess-
sary is to give Chamberlain Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
castor oil, as directed with each box
and a cure is certain. For sale
by all druggists,