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The San Francisco call., 1908-03-15
JUDGE HOT[Y
SCORES RUFF
AND RAbBIS.
CRATER Worst Criminal Ever
Before Bar of Justice,
Dunno Declares
Nieto and Kaplan Accused of
WiIlful FalsehOod to
Help Corruptionist
Covering Bribe Broker Freed
After Bitterest Denunciation
in History of Court

1 want to say that any person or
stated vicious, wiilful falsehood and a
deliberate untruth made for no other
purpose than to interfere with the ad-
ministration of justice and to assist the
greatest criminal that has ever ap-
peared before the bar of justice In this
court to escape his just deserts.-Judge
Dunne's reply to the affidavits made by
Rabbis Nieto and Kaplan, asserting
that the jurist had participated in the
Ruef immunity conference.
Tense in dramatic portent was the
rapidly shifting series of scenes in
Superior Judge Dunne's chambers yes
terday when Abraham Ruef appeared
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for arraignment and sentence on the
charge of extortion, to which he had
pleaded guilty. He was denounced
from the bench as .the greatest Grim
inal who has ever appeared before this
bar of Justice and was then ordered
purged of the charge on an arrest of
judgment issued because in the words
of the presiding judge. there was no
alternative.
But bitterly was the point yielded.
Acrid and singing words were poured
forth by the judge in denunciation of
the cringing prisoner, the decision of
the appellate court that had set him
free and the forces which had 1ocked
to his aid.
Flatly the judge contradicted the aff1-
davits of Rabbis Kaplan and Nieto,
charging him with participation in the
midnight conference at which the inn
munity contract was alleged to have
been made, and branded the statement
filed by Ruefs attorney as vicious,
willful and false, and made for no other
purpose than to interfere with the ad
ministration of justice and designed to
aid the greatest criminal who has ever
appeared before the bar of justice in
this court to escape his just deserts" :"
For time it seemed that Ruef would
be sentenced He fought his way to
victory with a desperation born of ter
ror. The first plea made by his attor-
ney, Murphy. was for a withdrawal of
the plea of guilty on the ground that
the facts as stated in the indictment
had been construed by the supreme
court to be not an offense against the
state Murphy argued this point at
great length, coached constantly by
Ruef, who sat next to his lawyer,
nervously chewing gum. Dunno lis
tened intently.
Murphy then brought in the affidavit
of Ruef The judge turned the pages
of the bulky document. Murphy be-
gan to explain the trend of the plea.
He came to the point where Judge
Dunno was mentioned as having been
party to the midnight conference of
the graft prosecutors and Ruef, when
suddenly Dunno leaned over his desk
and administered rebuke to the pris-
oner andshis defenders that seldom had
been equaled in the history of the graft
cases.
stop right there. Mr.. Murphy" ve-
| Continued ON Page 26. Middle Col. 1
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coNsInER LIauoR nILL

wASHINGToN, March 1z-Hearing
before the subcommittee of the senate
committee on judiciary on bills in
tended 10 give federal aid to states in
the exercise OF their police powers for
the control Of intoxicating liquors
shipped within their borders from other
states were concluded today. The sub
committee which oas charge Of these
measures expects to agree upon a bill
and report it TO the full committee on
Monday.
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Impertinent Question No. AZ
What Is a Good Fellow?

For the most original or wittest answer to this cues
ton and the briefer the better-The Call will pay
FIVE DOLLARS. For the next FIVE answers
The Call will pay ONE DOLLAR each. Prize
winning answers will be printed next Wednesday
and checks mailed to the winners at once. Make
your answer short and address 1t to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS, v
THE CALL.
Winning Answe to hat . q
o liam Giynn secondan olson
Once while he's
s. prize Ito abe Bsle Broadway Alameda
o al
o
A
pdzeo % Mhs Ella Hytes stree ar-
A man. deep chest long limb, with light his eyes
that his soft brown and lies, and hes and lies
prhe ITO ]. orviz.D Dianond dandCn nrad street
My pocketbook tells M she has found
s to Jhn G. Noe trestc city.
A safety emotional
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SOCIETY ATTENDS RECIrAL

PALO ALTO. March 1.-THE piano
recital at the Playhouse last evening,
given by Miss Adela Verne under the
auspices of the Fortnightly Musical
club, earned the praise of music lovers
of the university town. The affair was
noted for the number of socially promi-
nent people who were present
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Miss Gertrude RusseII's Mar
riage to Eastern Athlete Fol-
lows Mail Romance
Bride and Groom Meet for the
First Time at Altar in
Buffalo
Mothers, introduced by Letter
Agree With Couples Written
Verdict, "SOuI Mates"
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

PITTSBURG. Pa, March IA real
romance, budded and lowered in the
mail, in which neither girl nor man
ever saw each other until their bridal
IN Buffalo, n. Y, eliminated today in
the marriage Of Miss Gertrude p. Rus
sell, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. It.
Russell, n prominent couple of san
sIateo, Cal, TO John c. kirkpatrick,
noted athlete Of western PennsyI-
.ania and a son Of Murray KIrkpat-
rick Of Verona, a fashionable suburb
81 this city.
The approaching wedding was kept
a profound secret by kirkpatrick and
the members OF his family, and moth
ing was thought OF the matter when
he announced yesterday that he was
going 10 Buffalo on a business trip
This afternoon a telegram was re-
oeived by his family saying that the
ceremony had been performed. and
then the facts of the romance were
told
PARENTS MEET BY MAIL
Two years ago Miss Russell, while
looking through a matrimonial paper,
saw an advertisement which had been
inserted by young kirkpatrick on
wager. Seeming adventure she an
swered It
Then followed a long correspond
ence in which the young couple foun1
that 10 the best Of their knowledge
they were soul mates. The proposal
of marriage came finally and Kirkpat-
rick met by letter the parents of Miss
Russell
The most careful investigation on
both sides followed and Mr.. Kirkpat-
rIck's plea for an early marriage was
granted. One week ago Miss Russell.
accompanied by her mother. left san
ldateo. arriving in Buffalo early this
morning
kirkpatrick had decided that the
meeting and the wedding should take
place there. in order to avoid the an
nogances which might be occasioned to
both of them IN city where they were
known kirkpatrick met them at the
depot, took them 70 a hotel and the
ceremony was performed.
GROOM FOOTBALL STAR
airs. Russell. the mother Of the bride,
viii come here within a few days to
visit the parents Of Kirkpatrick. while
the bride and groom will make an ex-
tended trip 10 Niagara falls and the
great lakes. After the honeymoon they
viii live in Verona
Kirkpatrick for four years has been
captain and fullback of the Verona
carnations in western Pennsylvania
He is a member Of the Verona athletic
club ana holds a responsible position
with the Pennsylvania railroad.
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ackH hegratp S
aes o orsignah ? o he
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YESTERDAY-clear; west wind; maximum
temperature. "a; minimum, IS.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-cloudy, with fog In
the morning; light north wind. changing 20
southwest. Page IS
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Special Agent Burns in affidavit, says Ruef
was ready TO save TREY L. Ford, but was will
ing 70 sacrifice Calhoun. Page 33
Judge Dunno denounces Ruef from bench as
the worst criminal ever brought before bar Of
justice and declares rabbs guilty Of willful
vicious falsehcod. Page rs
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Register NOW, Republicans

If y0u don'f' want Her.
rim TO rrie you, get on the
register before April is.
Registration closes April
IS.
Lsst day on which reg
is5ered voter car move to
another precinct and not
lose MS primary vote,
April 8. K
Registrars offce in the
old city hall open from 9
a. m. 10 5 p. m.
Register NOW, Republicans
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EDITORIAL

More catchnent water for Oakland. Page 20
H-hv the feet is in these waters Page 20
An association that is different Page 20
The submarine monopoly. Page 20
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Continued ON Page "a, Column L
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SUBURBAN

Wife shot by husband refuses to testify. bu
sisters testimcny sends wife TO jail. Page 3
Mrs. Martin, alleged dynamite fend, get
permission to smoke cigar in cell and pufs
bliss. Page 3
Odd Fellows OF Berkeley to give entertain
ment in Idora park to members of order va.
Evans neet Page 3
Prison directors appoint Oakland man stat
probation officer. Page 3
Student dehes order Of medical examiners O
University Of California to stay away unless q
would show vaccination scar. Page 2
Sudden change Of feet day disturbs oaklan
committee. which viii send members to In
yestigate. Page 3
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Continued on Page 20, Middle Col. 1
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COAST

Because a l6 year old girl refus.
his sweetheart Lee Roberts. aged IS.
luna. attempts suicide by shootin
self
Santa Clara citizens will meet toda,
test against destruction of Big B
woods
Or. A. h Lawrence ofs Occidental
to death while seated in chstr in
kitchen store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
OAK GROVE SEMINARY.
Board of Managers H old Meeting
Gymnasium to Be Erected.

Vassalboro, Me-, March 1S.-(Spe-
ciaD.-About 20 Of the fellows attended
the Nassalboro Town meeting on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. w. Pope were
visitors at the Seminary on Sunday.
The school has recently received
from Evangelist Lawrence B. Green
wood gift of forty hymn books, for
merry used by him in his evangelistic
work. Mr. Greenwood, who recently
spent d week at the school, is now i'll
Philadelphia, engaged with Rcv. Will
bur F. Chapman in the extensive re-
vival services in that city. After the
work in Philadelphia is finished, Mr.
Greenwood expects to carry on evan
gelistic work in Ireland. and probably
iii England.
The school has recently been the re-
cipient OF fine banana plant, the gift
Of Mr. George Gibson of this town.
TIE plant, which stands about eight
feet high, has been placed in the main
schoOlroom.
An important meeting of the Board
of Managers was held Tuesday. The
following were present: John ]. Frye,
Melvin Nj. Bailey and Rev. Charles NJ.
Woodnan of Portland, George L. Cros-
man and Lindley NJ. Binford of Saco.
Joseph +. Briggs, A. Herbert Bailey
and Rev. Mead a. Kelsey of Winthrop.
MI. and Mrs. Charles A. Chace of
Swansea. Mass, John c. Taylor of
Oakland, /. Lincoln Jones of China.
and Annie NJ. Priest of East Vassal-
bcrO George l.. Jones who has held
the prncipalship of the school for the
past five years. was re-appOinted TO
this position. The most important
matter for considera ton, was that of
the erection of the gymnasium. The
friends of the school will recall the eff
fort that was made last summer
towards tn" erection of a building, in
order to have it ready for use this
present year. but owing to the lateness
of the season and the high cost of
building, it was decided to POSTPONE
the erection. At this meeting, how
ever, the committee voted To begin
work us early as practicable, and il is
expected that the work will have been
well begun before the school year
closes in June. Pledges towards the
cost of erection and equipment now
amount to nearly $1,000 $500 having
been added today through pledges of
five hundred dollars each from Mr.
Crosman, Mr. Binford and Mr. Chace
A meeting of the Gymnasium commit
tee will be held early next week in
Portland, to arrange the final plans
with the architect r Edw Richardson
of Dover, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Augusta had a queer visitor yester-
day in the slf$pe. of a little. old locomo-
tive of the Sbasticook & :Moosehead
Lake Railroad Which passed through
noon in charge of Conductor Taylor
and Engineer Moore. The locomotive
was No. 2, and compared with-those of
Maine Central was -trife primitive,
but for ali that she was going at quite
a merry clip when she passed out OF
sight around the curve below the
Rines hill crossing. 1t was understood
that she was goinsf to. Bath for re-
pairs. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
Litchfield Grange.

Litchfield Grange held its anniver-
sary meeting Tuesday. March II. In
the forenoon the Third and Fourth de-
GreeS were worked on five candidates.
After bountiful Harvest feast an en-
tertainment was given consisting of
readings by Mrs. T.. ID. Palmer, Miss
Nettie +. True, Miss Mary Palmer and
Mrs. Cora Cram.
The master, G. II. Palmer. in short
address gave a history of this Grange
since its organization SO years ago
Several Of the charter members We're
present. Charlie Ring gave several
selections on his monograph which
were highly appreciated by all present
and he was given vote. of thanks at
the close. =
The next meeting will be Saturday,
April 4, in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
a Home Remedy That
Reduces Fat.

Would you like to have a nice firm
inquire, but escape the tiresome, bone
breaking exercise or the soul-sfckening
diet of the old-time plan of reducing ex-
cess flesh?
Then go to the druggist and ask for
TINS inexpensive mixture: u ounce Mar
moia, y ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aro-
Imauc' ana 31a ounces Syrup Simplex
iaRe teaspOonful after meals and at
pedtime, and in few weeks You car be
as NJ physically as a fawn. Mix these
ingredients at home if you wish, but See
tnat You get the Marmola in a sealed
packaSe. When fresh it acts quicker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

:. The number of prisoners. confined at
the Kennehec county jail Wednesday
was 81, of which number one was
woman. The number of prisoners who
have been bound over and ara await
ing the action of the grand jury of the
April term of the superior court is very
small, there being but four. They are
as follows: Frank Dragon of Togus.
assault with intent to Kill; Alfred Bar
low of China, liquor nuisance; George
Poulin of Augusta, larceny: Edward
ffderick of Gardiner, receiving stolen
goods There is also one bound-ovar
prisoner from SagadahOc county. Paul
Parent, who is charged with larceny
at Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Some of the officers and members of
Henry G. Staples Camp. S. of v, OF
this city, among whom were Division
Commander George H. Bangs, Past Di-
vision Commander Clarence II. Cram
and Commander Frederick l.. Benn,
went to Gardiner, last evening to at
tend a campfire and initiation held by
the members of Pell Clason Camp OF
that city, and which proved to be one
Of. the most enjoyable occasions that
has been held by the order in this vi
c;nity during the season. Some OF
-1he most prominent Sons of Veterans
Of the State were in attendance. includ-
ing in addition to those mentioned
above REPRESENTATIVES from Portsana
Pocklard. lewiston, Auburn. West
brook, Bath, Brunswick. Oakland ana ana
Watervillj 3also some comrades OF 'he
Grand my of the Republic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

:. The work Of tabulating the vital
Statistics by the card index, which has
bseri in progress at the office of City
Clerk Newbert since last December is
about completed and it is expected
that the work will be finished this
week. This will complete the list of
birfhs. marriages and deaths in the
city. since 1889. Another piece of work
which is also nearly finished is the in
dexTifg of the journal of the Board of
Aldermen for the past eight years
The. work of'indexing the statistics has
been done by Miss Matte Eldridge of
Gardiner, clerk in the office. while that
on the journal is being done by Mrs
L, d Carver of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
SOMERSET.
NORTH cORNv,LLE.

Frank NJ. Bean went to Belgrade
Friday to visit his sister, Mrs. EuIa
Morrow. He returned Monday.
Mrs. Emma Smith visited her sister
week
Forrest Herrin has been packing
apples for futile Bros.
Mrs. Frank Hayden is at the hospital
in Skowhegan for treatment.
Mrs. Walter Greene, who has been
visiting in the west, has returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

j. W.sHflow has purchased of JOS
eph Mclean of Gardiner the cottoge
formerly owned by him at Ocean Point
and the deed of the property was pass
ed yesterday afternoon. 1t will be re-
membered that Mr.. Harlow sold the
property to Mr.. Mclean about two
years ago
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Officer Charles Blaisdep of the HUI
name Society of Gardiner was in the
city on business yesterday afternoon,
and while looking around town found
a decrepit horse on Commercial street,
the animal belonging to Pearl Sawyer
of North Augusta. The condition of
the animal was such that officer BlafS-
dell condemned it, and it was after
ward destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Harry F. Sears, WHO was injured at
Portland Monday mcfniqg, is a son Of
Curtis L. Scars of IS jefferson street.
Young Sears. was no. .aSWas stated in
the dispatches, injured ~ falling from
a staging. but by Hg;<aruck on the
head by a plank which: fell from a
staging. which was being moved. He
was takAH. to. the Eye and Ear Infirma-
~, and:yesierdse morning a telephone
message stafed-rhat he was gaining.
1t is thought that he will be able to
come tlpfne Monday. He received a
heavy BLOW on the head but luckily it
struck him -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

George Craig Of Houlton suffered a
double fracture of his right arm Mon
day afternoon while coupling cars on
the Ashland branch of the Bangor &
Aroostook. Craig slipped and fell ur-
derneath one Of the ears. Two ribs were
also broken and his right eye injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Do not wait until after Schumann-
Hcink recital and then be sorry you did
not go. 1t is great satisfaction to
have seen and heard the best in any
lima of art, and to say YOU have heard
Schufflann- HeiHk is to say you have
heard the best contralto soloist the
world has to offer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Il The Royal neighbors will hold their
eular meeting Friday evening il.
R1Gp's hall, and the program for
f5zetNHfng will include initiation,
Pfe344Erpntest, music and refresh
fhfH ardiner Camp has been invit-
cd 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Miss Lena Matthew of Skowhegan
and Misses Emma Cyr and Ida Pepin
of this city. have accepted positions in
T. Dostie's millinery department for
the season and have entered upon their
duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

cent extension of the Somerset division
of the Maine Central passes within
hailing distance of every mile of the
East branchsoand will naturally find.
when the wheels begin to turn on the
branch, the roads biggest source of
freight revenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

l.. L. Wellman has purchased of
Taber & Reid the chestnut horse which
had been used in their business and
has given in exchange a gray mare
weighing about 1900 pounds Mr.
WelhAa1s new horse is a heavy one
weighfls44 400
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Maine Central car No. 600, the pri-
vate car of Gen. Manager Morris Nc
Donald, was attached to train 1O2 yes
terday afternoon, returning to Port
land from trip to the eastern part OF
the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

The Lucius Hill closing out sale of
groceries is we'll under way, lots of
goods were sold Wednesday and lots
remain for customers who call today.
"'Iolng out Of business" is a fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
MOUNT VERNON.

Although past II years Of age. ]. A.
Rundlette, harness-maker in this
village, few days ago drove three
miles from home, to his wood lot, and
yarded out ten cords of heavy cord
wood. and piled, it up, handling it all
over twice. and was well on his way
home before sunset; a pretty good
days work for man 50 far beyond
middle age. and lame at that
1t is understood that Mrs. David
Elliott will not move on to the Parlin
farm which she purchased last fall, but
will sell it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Hon. S. w. Carr. insurance commits
sioner for the State, who had been in
Portland on brief business trip, re-
turned to Augusta on train 10 yester-
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
Daily kenneber Journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

The Curtis Daughters will give a
sociable at Penney Memorial church
Tuesday evening, March 81.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
TOWN ELECTIONS,

Moose .River.-Selectmen H. W. Holden
s. T.. Holden. NJ S. Moore: town clerk
NJ. f. Holden: school committee. A. D.
Moore: money appropriated: Schools. $500;
highways. $50; other PURPOSES. SI136. 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

The rule for old people is
one Cascaret daily. The bowels,
like other muscles, grow less active
with age They need help
Most old people give the bowels regular help
else they suffer from constipation.
The condition is perfectly natural
is for old people walk slowly.
For age is active youth.
The muscles less elastic.
And the bowels muscles.
So all old people need Cascarets =
And them need daily
might eyes glasses neglect
this gentle aid to weak bowels.
be kept active important ages
o as at
Age is time for harsh physics.
activity. lash can't
be used
What bowels old tonic One
that be constantly without harm.
And there is matter of choice here.
The S
tablets. They sold
bulk Be with &c tablet The
0cens,
10 Cents Box. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

All members of the Degree Team of
the N. E. o. P. Order are requested to
meet at Modern Woodman's Hall
Thursday evening at 100 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19
Poultry Sales

The time for the buying and
selling of poultry has arrMed
and there is no better fee
for buyer and seller to MEET
than through the medium a
Journal Want ad. Try ohO
and be convinced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

ratinsd Carolina Pine Tar III II quiIn''
heals the lungs and throat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-19

Proof is inexhaustible that
Lydia e. Pinlkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. E. Hanson,
304 E. Long ST., Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 was passing through the Change
of Life, and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms. My doctor told me that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, and since talk
ing it feel SO much better, and l can
again do my own work. l never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for me
during this trying period"