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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
COMING TO TOPEKA.
Farmers Educational Cooperative
Union Elects Delegates.

Among the coming events may be list
ed the National Congress of the Farm
ers' Educational and Cooperative Union
of America The union met in Texar-
kama, Ark, September 5, and endorsed
the motion that the national congress be
held here. The delegates elected to the
national congress are E. A. Calvin of
Texas, Ben L. Griffin of Arkansas, ]. C.
Beach of Oklahoma and c. Brown of
Indian Territory
The meeting at Texarkana was of four
days duration. and was attended by full
delegations from IS out of the zT states
which have membership in the 43-opera-
tive union.
The meeting closed Saturday night
with the election of the following Off
GERS.
Charles F. Barrett of Georgia. presi-
dent; T. E. Montgomery Of Tennessee.
vice president; R. H McCulloch of Ar
kansas, secretary and treasurer
Directors. W. S. Miller, Texas: W
A. Morris, Alabama; I. N. McAIlister,
Louisiana: Campbell Russell, Oklahoma: !:
James Butler, Kansas.
The convention voted to invite the
grain growers of the north to meet the
cotton growers IN Topeka to discuss
their mutual interests.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
NOT QUITE SO HOT.
But 1t Is Still Too Warm for
Comfort.

The thermometer is showing a light
decrease today. It is about five de-
grees lower than it was yesterday. The
end of the present hot weather is in
sight
It Is thought that tomorrow will be
much colder than today is. The cold
weather which has pervaded all the
northwest section of the country will
reach the rolling plains of Kansas
probably tomorrow. There will be q
light frost in northern Nebraska to-
night and on the strength of this Mr.
Jennings thinks he will be able to book
a little colder weather for Topeka.
Last Saturday the Thermometer in
North Dakota registered 1O2. Today
it IS 40 In Idaho the thermometer is
but two degrees above freezing and in
Ainnedosa. Mont. the Thermometer is
but 38- The cold weather. when 1t
reaches Topeka, viii not be as low as
this but it viii be a. good deal cooler
than this and put the ice cream par
,ors on a losing basis.
The wind is blowing with more
vigor today than usual and is coming
from the south at the rate of eleve n
miles an hour. The Thermometer for
f0r srs+.a F-T
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11

should be a candidate for any office be-
fore our convention.
Now, gentlemen, as said in the be-
ginning, I have no Lesire TO impose my
views upon this assemblage. I would
rather know what you want than to tell
you what want, but if you wish my
views, there they are, offered merely for
your consideration"
The roll was then called and the me-
mortal was referred to the committee on
platform resolutions which is to be ap-
pointed after the opening Of the con-
vention today. The committee is TO re-
port on the memorial in open convention.
The proposition made by Judge
Samuel Seabury which was approved
by Mr.. Hearst was that the petition
presented by w. J. Connors of Buffalo,
be referred to the committee on reso-
lutions without action This was done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
WARSHIP TO HAVANA.
Government Sends the Des Nfoines to
Protect American Interests.

Washington. Sept. 11.-American
shipping and commercial interests
about Havana. Cuba, are to have the
protection of an American warship in
Cuban waters. While government Of
ficials show an inclination not to dis
cuss Cuban affairs in any particular
beyond making public dispatches from
Mr.. Sleeper, the American charge at
Havana confirming dispatches print
ed in the daily press, there can be no
doubt from the attitude of the officials
that the cruiser Des Moines, which
cleared from Norfolk yesterday, is
sailing on a state department mission
and it is rumored in official circles that
she viii proceed Immediately to Ha-
Vana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
DUE To IGNORANCE.
Run on the Pullman Bank Savings
Continues Today.

Chicago. Sept. 11.=Because an ItaI-
ian, who was ignorant of banking
methods, was refused payment on q
check without proper Identification
yesterday at the Pullman Loan & Saw
ings bank, he spread the report that
the bank was refusing payment to de-
positors The result was a run yester-
day afternoon during which several
hundred savings deposits were with
drawn Today the run was resumed,
500 workingmen and women being
lined up at the doors of the bank when
the place was opened for business. So
eager was the crowd that a large de-
tach ment of police was necessary to re-
strain it. All demands for payment
were promptly met by the bank which
is one of the strongest institutions Of
its kind IN this section of the country
Its officers declare that any statement
of trouble is absurd and without the
slightest foundation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
SHOOTER IS FINED $50
Joseph Smith Who Put Bullet Into
Jordan Gets on Easily.

Joseph Smith was assessed a fine Of
$50 in the city court this morning for
a portion of his affair which occurred
Sunday, two weeks ago on Quincy
near Fifteenth street in which stSkete''
Jordan was shot with a bullet from his
gun and J. c. Clements frightened by
big knife drawn by Smith.
The fine assessed was for the as
sault on Clements with the knife and
not for the shooting. as Jordan, the
man who was shot has said that he
viii not prosecute the case against
him The county attorneys force are
not willing to let the matter drop even
though the man who was injured is,
and 1t is more than likely that war
rant will be sworn out from this Of
fee charging Smith with assault with
intent to kill
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
ARMY AND NAVY.
New Paymaster General Named in
Each Arm OF Service.

Washington, Sept 11=Word was
received at the war department today
from Oyster Bay that President
Roosevelt has appointed Colonel Cul-
yer G. Snifen to be paymaster general
Of the army to succeed General Dodge,
who retires today
Secretary Bonaparte announced to-
day that the president had selected
Pay Director Eustace B. Rogers to be
paymaster general OF the navy. There
has been a spirited contest for this
position Rogers is ninth in the list
Of pay directors with the rank of cap
tain He was appointed to the pay
corps from California in March 1879.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
SUR CASES Full OF eAsH.
500. 600 Hurried to Pullman Bank to
Stop Run.

Chicago. Sept. IA wild and m
founded rumor Of insolvency precipi-
tated a spectacular run yesterday on
the Pullman Loan and Savings bank,
the local hsce1 institution Of the Pull
man company at Pullman, Ill
President Bryant sent TO his down
town correspondents, the Merchants
Loan and Trust bank, for money to
meet the run. Two suit cases contain
ing 100000 in $50 bills were SEM to
the Pullman bank The bank is de-
clared to be in excellent condition and
moreover is backed by the Pullman
company with its $22.00O,000 of
wealth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
THE RACES BEGIN
Miss DensmOre Takes First Heat
Two. Year-Old TrOt.
Crowd at Fair Grounds Is
Smaller Than Anticipated.

The crowd at the races today is dis
appointing, there being only about 3
thousand people. on the ground.
The first heat in the 2-year-old trot
resulted as follows:
Miss Densmore, first; Moving, Sec
ond; Furtado, third; TeddyR, fourth
Jap Girl, fifth; and Asceline, sixth
Time, 2:25.
In the first heat of the 2:35 pace the
result was as folloWs
Silver Kee, first; Blanche Almond
second; Ray Star, third; Claude Aller-
ton, fourth; Bud Weiser. fifth: Trixie
P, sixth; Cotton Patch, seventh; Lucille
Rushmore, tenth. and Bill Barleycorn,
eleventh.
Time 2:16L.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
TREDWELL IS KILLED.
Lieutenant Of Philippine Scouts Victim
of PuIajanes Attack.

Manila. Sept 11.-Lieutenant R E.
Treadwell of the Philippine scouts was
killed last night by Pulajanes six miles
south Of Barauen. He was in command
of small detachment of scouts whose
bivouac was attacked during the night
by band of about 100 PuIajanes. Lieu
tenant Treadwell was the only man hit.
Troops are in pursuit Of the band.
Sixty troops and forty constabulary
struck q. band of Pulajanes near Sitio
Marabou, killed ore and wounded sev-
eral of them.
The rest Of the band escaped. The
troops sustained no casualties and des-
troyed large quantity of supplies gath
cred by the Pulajanes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
IN FROM The SWAMPS.
Three Hundred witnesses to Testify in
Peonage Cases.

Cape Girardeau. No. Sept 1.-THE
trial of Charles NJ Smith, James E.
Smith and Rex Smith, three brothers of
SikestOn, on charge Of peonage began
here today before @z.aetee Pollock, Of
Kansas. IN the United States district
court. Three hundred witnesses came
in from the sWamps to testify
The charge against the Smiths is that
they have held 42 negroes, four Of them
women, in practical slavery and made
them work on 1900 acres of reclaimed
swamp land.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
TIRES OF AfATRIsloNx.
Sophia Smith Asks Court to Give Her
Divorce From Husband.

Sophia Smith is sure that her hus-
band, Minor, is not the kind of a man
that she should live with inasmuch as
he is extremely cruel to her, has neg
lected her, and has at various times
appeared before her in a state Of intox-
ication.
In view of all of these allegations
which are embodied in a petition
which her attorney has drawn for her
she expects that Judge Dana will grant
her request for immediate relief from
the presence of her offending hubby.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
Court Alartl..l for Alabama oncers.

Washington, Sept 11.-Secretary
BOnaparte today ordered a court mar
tial of Captain Comfy and Lieutenant
Pressey of the Alabama, on charges -of
neglect OF duty in handling the ship
when it collided with the Illinois of
Brenton's Reef r. l.. on July 2I. The
court martial of these officers was
recommended by q court OF inquiry.
The trial win take place wherever the
Atlantic feet happens to be on the
date selected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11

Norfolk. Va. Sept. 1.-THE cruiser
Des Moiues sailed yesterday for the
Florida coast in search Of fiiibustering
expeditions, several OF which are sup
posed 10 be heading for Cuba with
erxns Tor the Insurgents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
THREE MEN KILLED.
Came in Contact with Barbed Wire
Charged With Electricity.

Rushville. Ind. Sept. 11.@Three
men were killed today by coming in
contact with a barbed wire fence that
had been accidentally charged with
electricity from the plant Of a trae-
ion company.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11

Chicago, Sept. 11.-Eorecast for kan
sas: Fair in east showers in west por-
tion tonight; cooler: Wednesday fair;
cooler IN southeast portion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11
CORN IS GOOD.
Condition Is Much Above the Ten
Years Average.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE following
table shows for each Of three states
the condition of corn on, September 1
1906, and September /, 1905, with the ten
year September averages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11

The average condILlon OF potatoes on
September /. was S7.3. against $50 one
month ago, S0.9 on September l. 1905.
s1-6 the Corresponding date in 1904 and
ten year average OF 1872.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-11

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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
roo ANXIOUS TO SELL.
Man with Stock Took the Wrong
Course to Get It on His
Hands.

DIR. Washington GLADDEN. was talking "a
two young men about the evil of specu.a'
ton, relates an exchange.
Speculation is gambling" he said. 1T
Il injurious to the morals always, and in
the majority of cases it is injurious to
the bank account.
Whenever I am tempted to speculate,
think of Ben Smith. and Asa Jones, oi
Pottsgrove, my native place. This thought
causes me to refrain.
"P.. and Ara, out walking enc after.
noon, got to talking about money mat.
tiers.
Smith. i think III take a flyer in the
stock market. What is the best stocs
to buy, Asa!
Greenland Improvement Preferred il
the best thing knew Of Asa answered
Where can l get some Of 1t? said
Ben.
"Asa replied promptly:
ell can let you have all you want"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
BITS AND BREvITIEs.

The dog known as Manchester
black-and-tan 10 the latest London
canine fashion. Good specimens are
quoted at $500.
Living under the same roof at Ko-
komo, Ind, there are Q 16-year-old
mother. q a2-year-old grandmother and
. 52-year-old at-great-grandmother
According to La Tribuna di Roma,
one of the CATERS worn by Garibaldi
when he was wounded In the battle of
Aspromontc August 2s. 1862, has been
presented to the mayor of Rome.
The area devoted to corn In Kansas
In 1905 was S6,799.755 acres. an in
crease over that of 1904 of 305.597
acres. or ~ per cent. The average
yield to the acre for the entire state
was 20 bushels.
Referring to the transition stage of
the orient, Bishop Hamilton said to
the Church Extension Society of the
Methodist Episcopal church, in San
Francisco. the other day: 1--WE are to
see the future history Of the world
through the Golden Gate"
Baseball has found foothold in the
City of Mexico, and is to gain further
Interest from the opening Of grounds
devoted to this sport at Chapultepec.
There Is the famous castle where
President Diaz Is at home, as well as
the military academy of Mexico. On
holidays and Sundays very large
crowds resort thither to hear the band
concerts. Finance Minister Liman-
tour Ia ready to give concession on
grounds there for 20 years, provided
$4,000 IL expended In improvements.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
81 Boxes Of Gold
300 Boxes Of Greenbacks
For the most words made
up from these letters
VI O. Grape : Nuts
33l people will earn these prizes.

amateur says: "A man would faint away
on that" but my dear friend we will put
dollars to your pennies that the noon
hour will find man on our breakfast
huskier and with stronger heartbeat
and clearer working brain than he ever
had on the old diet.
Suppose, II you have never really made
move for absolutely clean health that
pushes you along each day with spring
In your step and reserve yigor In mus
Gle and brain that makes the doing OF
things a pleasure, you join the army OF
plain old common sense" and start In
now. Then after you have been or
weeks on the Grape-Nuts training you
write statement Of how you used to DO
and how you are now. Inc simple facts
will interest others and surprise your
self. We never publish names except on
permission, but we often tell the facts
in the newspapers and when requested
give the names by private letter.
There is plenty Of time to get personal
experience with Grape-Nuts and write a
sensible, truthful letter to be sent In with
the list of words, as the contest does not
close until April 30th. 1905. So start In
as soon as you like to building words,
and start In using Grape-Nuts. Cut this
statement out and keep the letters Y-l-O-
Grape-Nuts before you and when you
write your letter you will have some
reason to write on the subject why l
Owe Grape-Nuts."
Remember 331 persons will win prizes.
which will be awarded in nm exact ami
lust manner as soon as the list can be
counted after April Goth, 1906. Every
contestant will be sent printed list OF
names and addresses OF winners on ap-
plication. in order to have proof that the
prizes are sent as agreed. The company
Is well known all over the world for abb
solute fidelity to its agreements and
every single one Of the 331 winners may
depend on receiving the prize won.
Many persons might feel It useless to
contest, but when one remembers the
great number Of prizes 1881 1.-THE curl
osity of seeing how many words can real
~ be made up evening after evening and
the good, natural fun and education In
the competition, II seems worth the
trial; there IL no cost. nothing to lose
and q fne opportunity 30 win one Of the
many boxes Of gold or greenbacks.
We make the prediction that some
who win Z prize Of gold or greenbacls.
will also win book health and strength
worth more to theEA than . wagon full
q money prizes.
There ~ 10 prsliminariss. cut out
thlD Dtat1mont ard - at it, and send In
tie III ~ Jotfoe boGogo April 3oth. 1906.
e roe{S4 QsrseI O. 9 r Battle Creek,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

Around the fireside or about the we'll
lighted family reading table during the
winter evenings the children and grown
ups can play with their wits and see how
many words can be made.
20 people making the greatest number
of words will each receive little box
containing a $1,000 gold piece.
10 people will each win one box con-
taining a $500 gold piece.
800 people will each win box con-
tanning $1.00 in paper money and one
person who makes the highest number
OF words over all contestants will receive
a box containing $4,000 In gold.
Il Is really a most fascinating bit OF
fun to take up the list evening after
evening and see how many words can
be added.
A few rules are necessary for absolute
fair play.
Any word authorized by Webster's
dictionary wi;l be counted, but no name
OF person Both the singular and plural
can be used, as for instance grape" and
grapes"
ma Inc :. 'e ronss,s IA IN The same word
s - 'spe '''' =
Geographical names authorized py
Webster will be counted.
Arrange the words In alphabetical
classes. ali those beginning with A to-
gether and those beginning with p to
come under 2. etc.
When you are writing down the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
"a ga 90

The enormous crops on our seed farms
the past season compel US. to issue this
special catalogue.
SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY.
and receive the radishes and the wonder
full Bargain Book free.
Remit 4c and we add a package Of Cos.
mos the most fashionable, serviceable,
beautiful annual flower.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lock Drawer
K, La Crosse, Wis.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
Popular Line to the East.

The splendid passenger service Of the
Nickel Plate Road, the care and atten-
ton shown passengers have made It
favorite with the inexperienced as well ~
those accustomed to travel. Every feature
necessary to the comfort and convenience
of the passengers, especially ladies travel
ing alone or accompanied by children, is
provided. Colored Portcrs in Uniform are
in attendance to serve the wants Of all
and to see that cars are kept scrupulous-
ly clean. Pullman Sleepers on all trains,
and an excellent Dining service, serving
Individual Club meals or la Carte at
moderate cost. When travelling East pur-
chase your tickets via the Nickel Plate
Road. All trains depart from the La
Sale st. Station, Chicago. For full in
formation regarding tickets, rates, routes,
sleeping car reservations, etc, call on or
address j. y. Callahan, General Agent,
No. Ill Adams St., Chicago, Ill.
It's wise son who knows when to ask
his father for money.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

EWS travels fast
and tidings Of the
coming Of the
princess mother to
G o 8 h Q n reached
the people not
many hours after
b g r b ar & e h a d
made its landing
and she had come
ashore. She found
Moses servants,
whom he had sent
back after convey
ing him to the
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
toopyrixhl. isos. w W. .. E.i.on-,

Scripture Authority:--''By faith Moser.
when Re had come 70 years. refused to be
called the son OF Pharaoh's daughter.
choosing rather to suffer afiiiction with the
people OF God. than to enjoy the pleasures
OF sin for a season; esteeming the re-
proach OF Christ greater riches than the
treasures OF Egypt: for he had respect unto
the recompense OF the reward."-Heo.
1:2l-26
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

Through tourist sieepers from
st. Louis on Tuesday, Of each
week. You step into the car at
St. Louis and do not leave It
until you reach San Francisco.
Ask your nearest railroad agent
for rates or address O
GEO. w. SMITH,
3is Marsustss Blds. CHICAGO. Ill
Tickets on sale everywhere. via
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Ky
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

by Bright's Dis
ease, thatIknow.
I had eye trouble,
backache. catches
when lying abed
or when bending
over, was Ian
guild and often
dizzy and had sick
headaches an d
b Q q n q down
pains. The kid
nav am o<tD- -
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

She'll learn you to find fault with
my temper. When we married you
took me for better or worse.
He-Yes, Martha, but did hope there
would have been something like al
average.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

When it comes to a practical working
basis an appreciable difference is some
times to be disccrned between the square
denl and the IDEAL
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
Rich, juicy Radishes Free.

Everybody loves juicy, tender radishes.
Salzer knows this, hence he offers to send
you absolutely free sufficient radish seed
to. keep you in tender radishes all sum-
~mer long and his great
sALzER's BARGAIN SEED BOOK.
with its wonderful surprises and great
bargains in seeds at bargain prices.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

Itch cured IN % minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion; never fails. Sold by
Druggists. Msil orders promptly filed by
DIR. Detchon, Crswfordsville. Ind. 81.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles:
Druggists arc authorized to refund money II
PAzo OINTMENT fails 70 cure In to 14days. 6Oc
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
Cheap Rates to
California
and Mexico

From February 18th to April
9TH, inclusive, Colonists' tickets
will be on sale to California and
Mexico points at exceptionally
low rates
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

When man steals story and tells il
for his own a few times, il makes hl:i
as indignant az If he owned it to have
some one steal it from him.-St. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
DEATH SEEMED NEAR.
How a Chicago Woman Found Help When
Hope Was Fast Fading Away.

Mrs. E. T. Gould, Ola w. Lake St.,
Chicago, Ill, says: Doan's Kidney
Pills are oil that saved me from death
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
Tha TWO Consciences.

"Dear me! All we hear nowadays 10
graft! Isn't it awful" said she.
awful" he repeated. I'm not get
ting cen. of it!"-Detroit Free Press.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
He Was Happy, Too.

He Was Happy, Too.
Minister-I made seven hearts happy to-
day.
Parishioner-How was that?
Married three couples"
"rhat makes only Elk"
swell, do you think l did it for moth
inpy"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

were too copious and frequent, and
very bad in appearance. 1t was in 1904.
that Doan,s Kidney Pills helped me SO,
quickly and cured me of these troubles
and I've been well ever since" :
Sold by all dealers. so cents n box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17

Nothing viii be done well that you do
yourself il you don't know how
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-02-17
GARFIELD Tea. Mild Laxative.

Regulates the Liver, Kidneys, Stomach
and Bowels, cures Constipation and Sick
Headache. Send this notice with your name
and address to the Garfield Tea Co., Brook
lyn. N r., for free sample package. Sold
at all drug stores. Send Us the name Of
your druggist.