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The Washington times., 1906-11-03

The first dance of the social season
at George Washington University took
place last might being given by the
freshmen TO the upper classmen. as is
customary. Both West Han and the
University library were used by the
dancers. The building was tastefully
decorated with palms and flowers, and
the cOlOrs OF the class were in evidence
A large red banner with the inscrip-
TiOn in gold upon il ''Venimus, vidimus,
vicimus," covered one entire wall of the
library. Among those present were
Dean and Mrs. Wilbur, Dean and Mrs.
HodgSins Dr. and Hrs. HOugh, and Dr.
Henning-
The dances Of the upper glasses will
be held in the near future, that OF the
sophomore class following last nights
affair. and the junior dance succeeding
the other two.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Miss Celia Lyon, OF Baltimore, is the
guest OF Miss Josephine SteinbeTger, Ol
New Jersey avenue
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

The young ladies OF the Noel House
Sociai Club. headed by Miss Annie
Ready, entertained the club members
and friends at a masquerade party Hal
loween night at the Noel House 12s3 II
street northeast John Thomson. as
the clown, was awarded the gentleman y
prize, and Miss Mamie DOvle. as a
queen. the ladies' After unmasking. re
freshments were served and dancing en-
jOyed until a late hour
These present were Misses CarmOdv
NJ. Freshman, r. Darr. NJ. Darr. A.
DaFr n. Doyle. l. Doyle. T. Pagett, A
Ready, b. Ready, c. Ready. \. Ready
T. Regan, Mrs. Darr Mrs. NJ Ready
Mrs r. Regan. Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Gillian. T. Doyle. ". Doyle. NJ. Dore
j. LAWYERS. j. MeKenna. William II
smith. l. NJ. Sparrough J. Thompson.
H Watson. F I. Watson and Ira
Moore. of Mt. Rainey.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Mrs Conrad Keeper. wife of DR.. Koe-
per, u. s. A. will sail next week to
Join her husband in Cuba.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

The Secretary of State and Mrs. Root
viii entertain Col. and Mrs. Arthur Lee,
of England. for few days. They VII
arrive here today. Colonel and Mrs. Lee
spent a few days recently in the White
House as the guest of the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt. Colonel Lee was for
merly attached to the British embassy
In Washington. and while here he mar
ned Mrs. Lee who is a NeM York EIrl.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

The engagement is announced or Capt.
Arthur Cassels. Z s. A, son of John
Cassels, Of Washington. and Miss Mar
guerite Sloan, of Charleston. 5. G. Cap
tain CdSSels is now stationed at Fort
Ayer with the artillery corps. The we'd
ding viii take place IN the home OF the
bride some time next month.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Invitations have been received here
for the marriage OF Miss Rose Sadler.
daughter OF Mrs William Sadier, of
New York. TO Lieut.. Henry Charles
Dinger. L S. y. The ceremony Will
take place in St Ignatius Church in
New York on Wednesday, November q.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ramsey have taken
apartments at the "kanaWha,' in Dunn
barton avenue, Georgetown, for the win
The Washington times., 1906-11-03
cOal! Coal! COall

Best coal and wood. I,owest prices. r. J.
4 NJ -. Grace. ith & F ne. Phone p. ?Sa.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Sol Osterheimer, formerly OF this city,
but now New York city, is spending
a few days here with friends.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Mrs. Robert Hinckley is entertaining
at a small bridge party this afternoon
in honor OF Mrs. Deming Jarvis of Cal
ifornia, who is the guest for the fall
season or her mother, Mrs. John p.
Jackson.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03
The Kreutzer Sonata in Real Life

How ToIstoys terrible story of jealousy has been dr
Gated in Atlanta, Ga.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Mrs Ramsey. wife of Admiral Ram
sey, L. s. N. who has been i'll at her
home in N street northwest, is slowly
inurOVing
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

The Misses Converse, daughters Of
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Converse, en-
tertained at q tea yesterday afternoon
in honor of Miss Katherine Jennings
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hennen Jen
nings which was the first debutante
function of this season Both Miss Jen-
nings and Miss Olga Converse, the
younger Of the daughters OF Admiral
Converse. are buds of this season The
guests We're all Young people Mrs.
Ormsby McCammon and Mrs. Eldrldge
Jordan presided over the tea tables.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Invitations have been issued by Mr.
and Mrs. John +. Weyrick. for the we'd
ding of their daughter. Gertrude. to
Randolph Amiss Menefee. on Wednes-
day evening, November Z, at s clock,
In Epiphany Church.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Miss Mae Hirsh, of L street, has gone
TO Charlotte, Va, 10 attend the weddine
of Miss Hortense LetteTman 10 Arthur
Stone, of New York city.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Miss Ethel Chase arrived a her home
In the Connecticut last evening from
her studies at BTyn MaWr College. TO
pay a weekend visit 10 her family.
She was accompanied by Miss South
wick. who will be her guest over Sun
day.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Capt. and Mrs. F. f, c. Ryan. the
former the naval attache of the British
embassy. have returned with their in
teresting family 10 Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

The British ambassador and his
daughter. Miss Josephine Durand, have
arrived at the embassy In this city.
Lady Durand viii not return here until
early next week. They have spent the
summer at Lenox where lhey went
quite early in the season. being the first
OF the diplomats 10 close their Wash
ington quarters for the hot summer.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Mrs. Hope Slater. who spent the past
few months in Europe. Will arrive on
the same vessel with the Townsends
and return at once 10 her Washington
home
The Washington times., 1906-11-03
The Case of the Vacant Office

An intensely interesting detective story
by Scott Campbell
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Miss Anne Depew Paulding, niece of
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew. will re-
turn TO Washington the middle of next
week TO make the home OF the Senator
ready for his and Mrs. Depew's ar
rival. for the opening Of the Senate.
The Senator is reported as being much
improved in health and spirits. and con-
templates remaining in his Washington
home for the season.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Commander Hebbinghaus, naval at
tache OF the German embassy, went TO
New York yesterday, where he viii
meet his wife and children. who are
expected 10 arrive tomorrow on an in
coming vessel from Europe. They Will
come Immediately 10 Washington.
The Washington times., 1906-11-03

Mrs. Richard Townsend and daughter,
Miss Mathilde Townsend. are expected
10 arrive in their Massachusetts avenue
home tomorrow afternon after a sum
mer spent in Europe.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
MODERN FARMING
BY SPECIALISTS
Sturdy YeOmen Attending
Lectures At Maryland Agri-
cultural College.

HIATTsvILLE, Nd. Aug. 23.-About
fifty more farmers ard their families
arrived NJ the Maryland Agricultural
COllege yesterday.
Agriculture as a Business was the
subject OF the principal address OF the
morning, delivered by Prof. w ]. Spill
man. of the Department of Agriculture.
Engram I. Oswald and c. W. Nash ex-
planned in detail the most approved
methods of corn judging, and W S.
Taliaterro spoke briefly on corn ''scor-
ing"
The department for the farmers views
was conducted by Miss Agnes Smith. OF
Canada, who spoke on the care Of
Utensils" James =. Rice Of Cornell
University, followed Miss Smith with
q talk on Feeding Poultry for Market
Purposes"
The speakers on agricultural topics in
The afternoon were Prof. Spnlman. Dr.
i. r. Mcdonald s. s, Buckley and T.
j.. Porter The horticultural depart
m=nt was addressed by Profs. \. W
HUT. y. r. Svmons, and J. y. $. Nor
ton. The evening was chiefly devoted
10 the course FOR women. The feature
was Dr- Frances Wc'dncr's lecture on
''DusU and Its Dangers
one of the most interesting features
vueu r. ". Besley viii deliver an illus
tiatcd lecture on The Forest"
Prof. O.. w. lInOer. Of the United
States Department OF Agriculture, Will
address the farmers tomorrow on "Agri-
cultural Education IN Rural schools
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
Roosevelt Bird MOurnS
Miss ALice'S Marriage
White House Parrot No Longer Takes an In
terest in Life, But Spends His Days
in Detected Silence.

warm friends. The parrot's voice, shout
Ing Alice, Alicei AIicei could frequent
ly be heard, ringing through the hall
ways.
With the marriage OF Miss Roosevelt
TO Representative LOngWOrth the par
rot seemed 10 grow duh and 10 lose in
terest IN life. His Jubnant voice chang
ed to a dun cTOak, ana the familiar cry
OF Alice" was but the cOlorless echo
Of its former buOyancy. The bird seem
ed 70 realize he had lost his mistress
He no longer tapped his wings. nor did
his shTill cries ring through the house
Then came the departure Of Mrs.
Longworth for Europe The parrot
seemed 10 know she was going ana his
proud plumage fell. For days thereafter
he sat upon his perch as though IN a
stupOT
Now he is installed in pet emporium
surrounded by birds Of every description
and cline. But he does not notice them.
He sits with his bright colored head
tucked under his wing and no amount
OF persuasion can induce him % talk.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23

Few people are aware that President
Roosevelt owns a parrot. The President
has never made known his liking for
this species Of bird. but in one section
Of the White House there Is reserved
space for a pet parrot-one which is a
faVOTite with the entire Roosevelt house
hold. When the President and his fami-
ly left for Oyster Bay. the bird was
turned over TO a Twelfth street dealer
10 be cared for.
The Roosevelt parrot is an exception
ally intelligent bird. There is an inter
esting little story in connection with the
bird and the marriage OF Miss Alice.
Several years ago when Miss Alice was
a mere slip Of a girl. the parrot was In
troduced into the Roosevelt household,
and he eventually grew TO be very fond
OF the Presidents daughter. For sew
eral years the bird and Miss Alice were
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
DRANK CAR0BLIC ACID
IN MISTAKE FOR MEDICINE

Mistaking a bottle of carboIic acid for
medicine, Alice Faulkner. sixteen years
old, Of lll7 / street northeast. had "a mar
row escape from death by poison about
clock this morning DR.. l. .. Wal
ter, Of 1884 O street northeast. was called
Immediately, and IN q short while the
girl was out Of danger. This morning
she was reported as doing Well Mem
Ders OF the family as well as Dr. Wal
ter declined 10 make any statement Of
the circumstances Of the accident.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
SURGICAL
OPERATIONS
AVOIDED

lish this very important fact.
Thousands of people have been con-
demned TO undergo surgical operations
Their physicians have told them that
they must either submit to such opera
tions or lose their lives.
After this they have resOrted 70 Pc
runa and found relie
Other good remedies have accom-
Dlished the same result but il is safe 10
assume that no other remedy has
edualed Peruna In its beneficent work.
Many Of the alleged incurable de-
TauEements of the pelvis are dependent
upon cataTrh.
There is no cure for these except the
removal of the catarrh.
PerUua seemingly works mira Cfes In
some of these cases. The explanation,
however, is very simple Peruna re-
moves the catarrh and nature does the
rest.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
BICYCLE RIDER THROWN
IN CRASH WITH AUTO

An automobile driven by Herbert Hild
twenty years old. OF 1871 Emerson street
coIlided with a bicycle ridden
by I.emueI A. Miller. fifty years old,
OF 4o5 Adams street northeast at the
corner OF Fifth and z streets. about 5
o'clock Iast evening. Mr. Miller was
thrown from his wheel and injured about
the body He refused medical attention.
ard went home unassisted- The ma
chine is owned By s. s. Pachol OF
Chew Chase Nd.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
"a a q -ACURESN
0e0oOe BLOOD POISON

The first outward of Contagious Blood Poison small
blister As euTenChed the
blood eruption the body the mouth and throat uate
the hair begins glands in the and groin SWELL copper
coord spots appear the breast back the unfortunate victim
Contagious Blood Poison; they disease the system
the outward for awhile but when the treatment left
of Then the being weakened from the
minerals tn disease makes rapid hadway than before
certainly going removing vestige
while purifying
builds the entire system by its fine destroys
particle of the poison and all danger of transmitting it
others Contagious Bcod Poison perfect
blood
advice free. SWIFT SPECIFIC ATLANTA
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
BOY SHOT BY WATCHMAN
Is RAPIDLY RECOVERING

William Z. Roach. jr.. the lad who
was shot by Martin Hughes a railroad
watchmaU. several days ago, is rapidly
recovering. Roach occupies a room at
Sibley Hospital and is under The special
treatment of Dr. William A. lack, who
declared to-day the boy would be able
10 leave the hospital within two weeks.
Pending the outcome of young RoaCh's
wound. Hughes is being held a prisoner
at No. . station house, and will not
bC arraigned until the Roach lad can
him.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
STILLMAN WILL RECOVER
FROM AUTO INJURIES

PARIS, Aug. st. z. sullman, the
New York lawyer Injured in an auto
mobile accident at LizuX last July. Is
likely 10 recover according 10 a state
ment made by his physician.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
OPERATION ON WITTE
HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL

ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 23.-A pain
ful operat ton has been performed sue
cessfuIIy on Count Witte. the former
premier. at Frankfort he-Main. He
will remain at Frankfort until cured.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
NO CEREMONY
OVER RATE BILL
New Law Becomes Effective
Tuesday Next Without
Special Incident.

There Will be absolutely no formality
o rceremony incident TO the taking
effect of the new rate law and the re-
organization OF the Interstate Com
merce Commission. The law takes
effect Tuesday. August 28 II is not
certain whether there VIII be any MEM
bers Of the commission here on that
day. only one IS I'm the city now, Sen
ator Cockrel, and no move has been
made toward havinE a meeting. IL Is
explained that there is no occasion for
any meeting OF rormality.
At the commission's office IL is stated
that Edward +. Clark the new Iowa
man lately appointed has probably al
ready had himself sworn in There is
no reason why he should not have done
so. His commission has been mailed 10
him, and be- has written 20 Secretary
Moseley that he VIII come 20 Wash
inEtou In a few days. 10 make ar
rangements Cor bringing his family
here.
Swearing In Appointees.
Commissioner James S. HsrIan's com
mission has also been mailed 10 him,
but he has not yet received IL, a let
Ter from a member of his law firm say
ing he was away from the city when
the communication reached there. The
appcintees can be sworn In by any
maRisterIal officer, wherever they
choose, as soon as they have their
commissions
The commission has been besought
10 give the railroads leeWay in the mat
ter Of complying with details Of the
law, and has thus far denied all re-
quests, I've cannot answer any hypO-
thetical questions" IS the position OF
the commission. IF we did the roads
would accept our construction just so
far as IL pleased them. and then do as
they chose our advice 10 railroad men
is 20 get the best advice their lawyers
can give them about the new law and
its meaning. and then follow il. We
viii not CODsrTUe IL. we Will simply un-
dcTtake 20 enforce IL and let the courts
in due time do the constituting.
Carefully Studying Law.
The law is being studied under the
midnight lamps OF lawyers. traffic men.
operating men, shippers. manufacrur-
ers-everyboiy IN the land, in fact Re
Gently the commission had 5000 copies
OF the amended law, together with the
EllIins and related acts. printed. In a
few days all were gore. Every big
system of road asks from 500 to ESQ
copies. The commission can't suppl
the demand for copies and private es-
tahlishments In Washington have made
a good thing by producing a little book
let which is simply a reprint of the
commissions book. and is sold at
comfortable price
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
MANCHURIA STILL FAST
AND GOING TO PIECES

HONOLULU, Aug 23--The Pacific
Mail steamer Manchuria remains fast
on the rocks, and il is believed she will
go 10 pieces 1t is expected that the
steamer Korea will take the vessel s
passengers to Manila.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
FOUND 80 y Fzses PE-RU-NA
Suffered Thirteen Years With
Pelvic Troubles, Unable
TO Find Relief.
AN OPERATION ADVOCATED
Pe-ru-na, Taken as a Last
Resort, Brings Health
and Strength.

& NNA MUNDEN. Brinkley. Ark.
writes.
az suffered wIfh female troubles
for thirteen years. and tried rhe besf
doctors In Louisville, Ky, without
relief.
7 spent thousands Of dollars at the
Springs
1.-The doctors desired thar / have an
operation performed 70 remove my
ovarieS. which , you'd nor consent 70.
Il saw an advertisement of your Pc
runa and bought one bottle. and before
had taken it all could get out OF bed
and walk about.
AFTER taking three bOnrIes 7 was
as weH and hearty nS ever.
II gained in flesh From us I in
creased TO IS6 pounds
If ii had not been for your great and
wonderful medicine, I would now be in
my grave.
II would advise all women suffer-
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7 would not be without 1t FOR the
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A WO7AN'S LETTER TO WO1EN
Mrs Caroline Kramer Fort Collins,
Col, writes:
The majority of women who are
suffering from disordeTed periods and
other troubles, have such strong faith
in doctors that they allow them 20 ex-
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stomach troubles, until they become
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This was my unfortunate experience
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Il hardly dared believe that at last I
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kept on using IL and was finally cured
7 could only thank God and take cour-
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The Washington times., 1906-08-23

being cured by
the use Of harm
less remedies Pc
runa has done rs
much as any other
remedy TO estab-
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
ALASKAN TANGLE
UP TO HITCHCOCK
Secretary viii Investigate
JaCkSOn'S AdminiStra-
ton of Schools.
HONESTY IS NOT QUESTIONED
Loan of Reindeer to Presbyterian Mis-
siOns Forms Important Feature of
Special Agents Report.

Secretary Of the Interior Hitchcock
now at his summer home in New Hamp-
shire is expected soon after his return
here 10 take some action in the matter
of the tangle OF the reindeer. educa-
tional and religious interests of Alaska
Dr. Sheldon Jackson, superintendent OF
education In Alaska. manager OF the
reindeer herds which the Government
bought for the Eskimos. and represent
ative OF mission interests of the Presby-
Jeriau church, seems 10 be the only man
who can straighten out things. and IL
IS expected he viii be asked SO TO do.
Bought Reindeer for Eskimos.
Dr Jackson, once moderator of the
Presbyterian General Synod. went TO
Alaska first In the missionary interest
then became superintendent of educa-
tiOn al $500 a year. lie figured out
the scheme OF buying reindeer for the
benefit of the Eskimos, and the Gov
eminent spent a lot of money on them
There ought to be about 1000 Of these
animals 10 the Government credit in
The territory, but DR.. jackson has
loaned suEdTy herds of them 10 Pres
byterlt- missions, and the missions. it
seems. regard them as gifts Whether
The Government property has thus been
dlSslp8ted is one OF the questions that
Secretary Hitchcock wants answered.
II is charged by special agent whom
the Secretary sent 20 investigate the
matter that the young reindeer raised
by these loaned. Government herds
have been sold back to the Government
III so each. and that in one year 5000
was spent thus in buying back the or
spring OF its own animals.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
EPISCOPAL BISHOP
WRITES IN SIOUX
Unique Circular Sent Out
By the Right Rev.
w. H. Hare.

SIOUX FALLS. s. D.. Aug. 23.-In
view OF the fact that In that diocese
there are many thousands OF Indians.
the Rt. Rev. William Hobtar Hare. of
Sioux Falls. Episcopal Bishop Of South
Dakota. has sent out notices printed in
the Sioux language informing the
Sioux members of the church that the
annual convocation will be held next
month at Santee Indian agency.
The gathering. which viii be composed
of several thousand Indians and white
Episcopal clergymen from all parts Of
the State, will be called to order on Sat
urday, September 10. and viii continue in
session several days.
Notices Are Unique.
The notices sent the Indian members
of the church are Of a unique character,
as the following verbatim copy viii
show:
Sioux Falls, S. D. - Wakto Po!
Niobrara Deadery on cOEVOcatiOn kin
no Isanyau eyeate egaa tokata Sep
tember wi wi awapi 10, hfflanna masa-
skanskan $50 ape clip, Owahkayu a
ahpeta. kin. himiciyin kta le eclya-
tannan fficOpi.
Jsanyati Owakpamni etu kta-
Tona hipi kta wlcakahuigapi kin
toxin wiscacso Wicobtani on kuJapi
no Itancan kin okiyapi." (Rom. IBID
hecaDi min ecahm.
South Dakota Opaspe el Bishop.
Yuwicaka en-;
WILLIAM HOLMES,
Wowapi Kaga.
What it All Means.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
BY TAKING

There can be no doubt about It that
IT,. tendency TO resort TO surgical oper-
ations has been too great In the past
and that this harmful tendency is grow
ing less every day.
Experience has demonstrated that
many ailments which seemed 10 require
surgical operations in the past are now
The Washington times., 1906-08-23
]. J. APPICH DEAD.
MOURNED BY MANY
German - American Citizen
Prominent in Business and
Charitable Life.

Jacob J. Appich, for nearly half a
century one of Washington's leading
citizens. a prominent Figure in fraterral
and philauthropic circles, and a potent
influence in the development OF the Ma
IiunaI Capital. died at his residence last
night about 7.3O o'clock, after a linser-
ing Illness covering period Of six
months.
During the past 9ew years i'll health
compelled him 10 relnquisa the cares Of
business and seek the quiet of his hgme.
lie had great taste for literature and
spent much time in his Library during
his sickness. In recent months little
hope was entertained for his recovery
and his death was not unexpected. When
he expired. his wife. Two daughters and
his grandchildren were at the bedside
The funeral viii be held tomorrow aft
ernoou from his late residence. 81 East
Capitol street. The BODY VIII ne m
TERED in Rock Creek Cemetery with
Masonic honors. Mr.. Appich was prom
inenU Mason and an active member or
other lrateTnal organizations.
Was Born in Germany.
Mr.. Appich was born at Diefrenbach,
Wurttemberg. Germany, September S,
ISIS. and at the time or his death was
dfty-eight years old. While yet lad
he came 20 the United States with his
parents who moved To Washington and
engaged in business
From the beginning OF his career he
was engaged in the general provision
business. and was one of the city's lead
ing packers. Until his retirement from
active participation in commercial at
fairs he was al the head OF the estab-
Iishment at 80 Pennsylvania avenue
mort Invest
Mr. Appich married Miss Caroline Er-
mold July 1O, 1870. in this city. and they
had two children.
Aside from his business activities he
figured prominently In a number of
charitable projects. He sought 10 help
his less fortunate felloWmen and many
a home has been gladdened because OF
his generosity.
Founded Orphan Asylum
He was one OF the founders of the
the German Orphan Asylum, serving for
many years as its president and was a
dir actOr at the time of his death He
was. vice president and director Of the
Rupert Home for the Aged and Indi-
gent For many years he served as pres
ident OF the Butchers Benevolent Asso-
citation,
Mr.. Appich was identified with many
Masonic organizations. These included
De MOiay C0mmandery, Knights Temp
lar, New Jerusalem Lodge, No. 9, +.
and ~ NJ, and Almas Temple, Mobiles
OF the Mystic Shrine He WaS Q meu-
Der also of the Washington Saenger-
hund. He was prominent member Of
First Reformed Trinity Church, aud was
one OF its most active workers. He is
survived by wife. two daughters, Mrs.
Christopher Rammling and Mrs Charles
G. Rogier, besides several grandchildren.
The Washington times., 1906-08-23

from the use OF
your medicine and
have advised doz-
ems Of women who
were suffering with
WOman's ills 10
use TCTuna and le
and those who have
are better today
restored 70 health.