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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28

Some people cali Edison a master
mechanic This is true TO a certain eX-
tent He did not discover electricity.
but he invented great many ways IN
which TO make use of ii. and now eiec-
tricity is used in almost every modern
house and building
In 1868 Edison went into the manu-
featuring business. He remained IN
it up because of falling health. he
took out nearly 400 patents.
Some of Edisons most important IN
ventions are: The photograph, the MI
crophone, the megaphone and the M
crostashmeter One of his recent IN
ventiens is the kaleidoscope, which IS
commonly called the moving picture
machine.
Edison has had trouble with his ears
of late and IL was feared that he would
become deaf. He had an operation per-
formed and now he Is a great oeal
better.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28

Owing to the large number of
history letters now on hand,
many of which The Junior Call
desires 10 publish, and the i'm
possibility Of publishing any more
that may be received, the juniors
are requested TO discontinue
sending In history letters, and TO
await the announcement of the
new contest which will appear
next Saturday, December 3, and
which The Junior Call believes
viii exceed In interest each of the
two preceding contests.
Do not send in any more his
tory letters.
Watch for the particulars of
the new contest next Saturday!
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28

interest to their work, their splendid
drawings, their careful work in all
teacher, but we must pass on, and go
ing to the upper floor. are introduced
TO the quaintest class in the school.
1t is composed entirely of Chinese
lads fresh from China, the majority stu
wearing their queues and oriental cos
tunes.
Here the training received in their
own country is most noticeable, partic-
ulariy their Difference toward the
teacher, for in China children are taught
to have the greatest respect for their
instructors.
work, hence it is odd to hear them
read the little stories in the First
Reader-but the teacher tells us that
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28
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the boys soon grasp the ideas taught
and are advanced rapidly through the
various grades, many of them reaching
the highest grades in a few months.
We have now visited three classes;
five others are still to be seen.
In one, the story of the old lady
&nd the naughty pig, who wouldn't go
OVER the style, is told most care
fully by little Yee Tai. a clever Chi
nese girl: in another we witness
spelling match; in another story. the
outline of which only has been written
on the blackboard as a guide: finally we
hear what these children of oriental
parentage know of the geography OF
our bay counties, and are greatly
amused at the eagerness shown in the.
desire of pupils to indicate on the map
the location OF places about which they
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28
!. AWARDED A WATCH !;
<-e-&-<-o-4 f-e-%1se- - s-S-%E-N-3-
THOMAS EDISON
PRANK sTacDONALD OGDEN.
1I-s Alice street. Oakland, Cal. Lin
coin school. 4 Seventh Grade.
Age II Years

Thomas Alva Edison was born at
Milan. o.. in 1877 When young he was
er1nl0ved by the Western Union tele-
s-raph company as telegraph operator
end he was in the employ of this COM
many when lie began his inventing
career.
Edison is a patient and persever-
ing man. He said in talk with an
ofber one of our great inventors that
most Of his inventions We're not stun
hled 1lpon as Goodyear stumbled upon
fhe right mixing Of certain solutions to
make hard rubber, but were worked
o,sk by a DerSs1ari0E ul1d
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated IN
Ford's theater in Washington, on Good
Friday. April H. The next morning ne
died Lincoln always Will remain IN
history next to the great George wash
fngton, father Of our country.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28

tiago, and after some sharp fighting
the city surrendered
Another battle took place at Porto
Rico.
With very little difficulty the Ameri-
can troops took possession of a large
part OF the island, but before the cap
ital was reached peace was secured,
with the victory on our side.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28
Six Watches Are Awarded to Juniors odaySn More Next Wee

seaworthy and they went back to
Plymouth September s, 1920. the 102
They had many hardships on their voy-
age but finally landed on Cape Cod.
They treated the Indians justly, so they
got along all right.
l hope this will win q watch
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28
ISTORY STORIES AND PRIZE WINNERS

teams on the overland trail to Cali
ifornia. and was located near the Platte
river on the west boundary Hne pc
tween Colorado and Nebraska
This campaign resulted IN rlddinS
the frontieE- borders of these states OF
hostile Indians. and DflnSlhS pViS0 -
the distracted settlers
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28
At the oriental school.

were questioned. and the quick spirit OF
merriment shown when one of their
number makes a failure
Having still a few moments to spare
before recess, we cross over to the Pres
byterian Mission muilding. where
class OF girls. as an annex. has been
recently formed. but have only time to
be introduced. when the bell rings. and
we watch the orderly departure of the
classes down Clay street the pupils of
each class headed by a captain. passing
two and two to their breakfast. the ma
jority having had no previous mea<
since rising for the day.
We stay for a while and witness
the games of the children who remain.
then leave reluctantly but carrying
with us the most pleasant memories
Of our interesting visit.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28

the holy allies did not NEEDLE with the
American republics. and Russia said
sne would not make settlements south
of 81 degrees 40 minutes.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-28

They set sail from Dutch port.
Deft Haven. in July, 1920. in the ship
apeeoWeh The Speedwell proved un-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
THE GOVERNMENT AND
WIRELESS TELEPHONES

Washington, Nov pa small
appropriation by congress VIII be
recommended by Brigade r General
Allen, chief signal officer, that ne
may be in readiness to purchase any
improved wireless telephone device
that may be offered during the next
year. The wireless telephone a.
now regarded as one OF the most
important Developments for the ad-
yancement OF the work OF the sig
nal corps and the fast that several
exper.menters OF rcputat on are ~
gagged in Investigations along this
line gives the chef OF the signal s,r-
vice hope that he will be able to s.
cure some device of practical nd
ture in the near future.
HIS recommendation for an ap-
DroDriations by congress for this
purpose, 1t is expected, Will tend TO
stimulate inventors In their efforts.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
GENERAL
SHERIDAN
STATUE To BE UNvEILED To-
MORROW IN SHERIDAN CIR
Gle.

Washington. Nov. 24.-The STAT
ue OF General Phil Henry Sheri-
dan. in Sheridan circle. this city.
will be unve led on the afternoon
of November 25th, twenty years af-
GER the death OF Gen. sheridan.
President Roosevelt and former
Ambassador to=Franee Horace Por-
ter will make addresses. High ar
my officials, members OF the cab
net and other government officials
are expected 10 att.nd and 1000
troops from the d fferent military
divisions, marines and cav airy will
participate.
1t stands on Massachusetts ave-
hue, opposite the statue, the presi-
dent and she chief d'gnitaries, In
cfuding members OF the Sher. dan
family will be seated. The troops
in two divisions, will be reviewed
there by the president and various
exercises held at that point.
The troops will return to Connect
fcut avenue. where Maj Gen. j.
Frank n Bell and mllrary officials
will review the parade.
Lieut.. Phil sheridan, last year on
duty at the White House, will be
present at the unyeiling.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
STURGiSs-KEN
WEST VIRGINIA CONGRESSMAN
WILL BECoME A BENDICT To-
MORROW.

Almoia. Cal. Nov. 24.-Miss
Charlotte Cecilia Kent has set We'd
ncsday, November 25th. the day be-
tor Thanksg wing. for her weddias
day. Her engagement to the Hon,
George &. Sturglss. congressman
from West Virginia, was announced
several weeks ago and the ceremony
will be performed at the home OF
tho bride elects parents. MIR. and
Mrs. l.. A. Kent. 1907 HIGH stree,
Congr ssman Sturgss has just
been re-el -Cted TO his seat IN the
lover hcue at Washington and du-
rng the session the nowly married
couple will make thAr hoi1e In she
capita. They vi also spend
sreat part OF the time In west vir-
gin a. whero both are well Gnovn.
Miss Kent having apent hor child
hood in that state.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
CORPSES STR[W
7ORNADO'S PATH
BELIEVED THAT SCORES OF
PERSONS HAVE BEEN KILLED
IN STORM IN ARKANSAS.

Little Rock. Ark, Nov. ga
dispatch from RussSllville. Ark,
says that between twelve and TWEEN
ty persons were killed by a tornado
which swept through che settlement
OF P,ney. ten miles west OF that
place late yesterday, and that about
thirty others were injured. None
of the names OF tie dead or injured
are known at Russeiiv lie, WHERE
on'y vague reports have been re-
ceived thus far. The report states
that the tornado eros ed tho Arkan-
sas river just south o. Piney and
that timber tracts ana number of
building were destroyed. Piney is
located near London where first re-
por's stated so much damage had
been done.
Late reports from Berryville are
to the effect taat no one was killed
there but that three were injured.
1t Is reported at Van buren, shat
five persons were k He'd northe asst
of Mulberry and a number injured.
Because of the remoteness or the
towns mentioned from the railroad
and telegraph. only the most mea-
ger reports are yet avaFable.
Dispatches also say that The
towns OF wallerville and Jethro. in
Franklin county. were practically
demolished and several people kill
ed in each place.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
n SSzSNlN0ifoIk&MPSteI1
OCTOBER 1a. 1908.

Leave $3.50 a. m. for Roanoke,
Norfolk and all points on the shen-
tndoah diVlsfOn. Pullman Sleeper
Roanoke TO New York, via Hagers-
town, Pullman Parlor Car Roanoke
10 Norfolk.
$50 a. m. for Roanoke, Rich
mOnd. Norfolk. Pullman Sleeper.
Dining Car to Roanoke. Parlor Car
Roanoke to Norfolk.
2:55 .. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
,urg and intermediate stations an 4
he Shenandoah Valley. Philadelphia
md New York. Sleeper TO Philadel-
Jhia. Cafe Car Gary and Roanoke.
S:25 .. m. for Roanoke, Lynch
burg. Richmond, Norfolk. Pullman
Sleeper to Norfolk.
Leave Blueheld 500 D. m. for Ken
IVA, Columbus and all points West
and Northwest Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus and Cincinnati. Cafe Cars.
S:15 a. m. Pullman Sleeper for
Columbus. Cafe Dining Car.
Leave S:25 a. m. and 2:25 D. M.
iaily for Tazewell, Norton and al
stations on Clinch valley division.
Arrive from Norton AID points on
the Clinch valley division At 2:40 ,.
m. and 7:40 D. m.
Leave $40 a. m. for WEIGH and
intermediates stations.
Leave 10:45 a m. for William
Jon and intermediate stations.
Leave 2:40 D. m. for welch and
intermediate stations.
Call on agent Norfolk and West
srn Railway for tickets, maps and
additional Information.
W. p. BEVILL, q. p. H.,
pnaRoke, Va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
MIX It At HOME
HARMLESS PRESCRIPTION SAID
TO RELIEVE RHEUMATISM
AND KIDNEY TROUBLE.

Recent hospital reports show that
the dread disease, Rheumatism, Is
steadi y Increasing throughout the
country. All known means OF relief
are being suggested to save the
great amount of suffering this win
ter. espec ally among those who are
not in a position to pack up and
visit the noted health resorts to be
treated Recent tests rove rheu-
mat.sm not exactly a disease in L
self, but a severe symptom of kid
ney trouble, a condition caused by
cIogged up pores OF the eliminat.ve
tissues In the kidneys which fail
to filter the pc sonous waste mat
ter and uric acid from the blood,
permitting these substances to re-
main in the veins and decOmpose,
usually settling about the joints
muscles, causing the intense pain,
swelling and stiffness Ct rheuma-
tism.
The following simple home treat
ment VIII cure rheumatism and Is
harmless and inexpensive, and 80
simple that anybody caa mix 1t at
home.
The ingredients are FLUID Tx
tract Dandelion, one-half ounce;
Compound Kargon, one ounce; Com
pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Go to any good prescr p
ton pharmacy and get these inTe-
dents and mix them by shaking in
a bottle, taking as a dose a tea
spoonful after each meal al again
at bedtime.
There is notlsng better in the
world for blackjack, kidney and
bladder trouble, TOO Such symp-
toms as frequent and painful urina-
ton, soreness. weakn IS, general
and nervous debility are caused by
certain acids and poisonous waste
matter, decayed tissue, etc, IN tire
blood. which the kidneys will clear
and puN ~ after few doses of this
prescription.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
HOW'S THIS?

We OFFER one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case OF catarrh that
cannot be cured by Hairs Catarrh
Cure. f. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the last 10 years,
and bel eve him perfectly honora-
bic in air business transactions, and
financially able 20 carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm
valid ng Kinnan e. Marvin,
Wholesale drugg SIS. Toledo, o.
Halis Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surac OF the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price Use per bottle. Sold oy all
druggists
Take Hairs Famil PTS for con
s;ipation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
SEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY,

as mercury VIII sAreIy destroy the
sense OF smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ng II through the mucous surfaces.
such articles should never be used
Except on prescriptions from repu-
able physicians, an the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good
you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.,
contains no mercury. and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine
1t ia taken internally end made in
Toledo, OHIO. by r. ]. Cheney q
Co. Testimonials fire.,
Sold by Druggists Price, 75c.
DER bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking does not cure children
OF bedwetting. There is consti.
tutional cause for this trouble. Mrs,
M. Summers, Box w. Notre Dame,
Ind, will send free to any mother
her successful home treatment, with
full instructions. Send no money
but write her today II your chill
dren trouble you in this way. DONE
cures adults and aged people trou-
blame the child, the chances are II
cant help 1t. This treatment also
bled with urine difficulties by day
or night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
COTTON GROWING IN
THE SUDAN COUNTRY

London. Nov. 24.-The Sudan
Times presents the condition that
the Upper Nile provinces in an as
poet which seems to show that t1e
promised resumpt' on and especially
the expectation Of extended cotton
cultivation have proven fallacious.
1t says: 1T is premature at this
time even to guess as to what new
steps the government is going TO
take for the ensuing year. The &C.
preston, or rather The distress.
which is now felt commercial cir
cles in the Sudan, is. becoming m
tense, and something Will no doubt
be done to relieve the situation"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
MARATHON RACE
AMERICAN AND ITALIAN CON.
TESTANTS READY.

New York, Nov. Everything
is now in read, ness for the ID .ando-
Mayes Marthon race, az Madison
Square Garden, November 25th,
Dorando has arrived In this city and
expresses himself an confident OF de
feating the man who beat him In
England. Sheriff Thomas Fe,ey Is
stake holder. The promoters of .he
race and ;he contestants have post
ed a forfeit OF $1,000 each.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
TAFT IN MARKET FOR AUTOS.

Wash ngton. Nov 24-An officer
OF the war department has been in
structed TO select two automobiles
for Mr. Taft for delivery after
March 4 Mr.. Taft IS not commit
ed to any particular make Of ma
chine and the man commissioner
will inform the manufacturer JUS.
what IS wanted and they can make
bids. The name OF the man chosen
for the task OF selecting she White
House horseless carr ages is kept
secret on she ground that IL known
he would be bothered good deal
by the agents OF Tn manufacturers
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

Have you neglected your kidneys7
Have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with
your kidneys and BLADDER Have
you pains In loIns, side, back. grotus
and bladder? Have you fabby ap-
pearance OF the face. especially un-
der the eyesl Too frequent desire
to pass urine? II 80, Williams Kid
ney Pills will cure you. Price soc.
Sold by the White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
ROGERS LIVERwORT
TAR AND CHANCHALAGUA

For the complete cure OF coughs
colds, asthma and bronchitis and all
lung complaints tending to consump
ton, Liverwort, Tar and wild Cher
~, have for ages maintained an
established reputation as a standard
cough remedy. IL contains no OPT
um or harmful drug, can be given
with safety to children. Price 800
Sold By the White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
CHINA WILL ESTABLISH
LARGE IRON FOUNDRY

Pekin, Nov. 24.-As China stili
depends on foreign countries for
her supply Of iron and shell, while
a. the same time there are very
rich iron ores in Shansi the board
Of army affairs has decided to es-
tabl sh a big foundry on the Chill
Shansi frontier The yiceroy Of
Chill has agreed 20 advance a GER
tain sum OF money to finance the
undertaking.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24

bly, viii be ended In week. II is
the plan of the comm tee to have
the bill reported to the house. and
perhaps passed before the holiday
recess.
tn members OF the sub commit
tee are Representatives Tawney. OF
Nj nnesota; Bingham. OF IPennsylva-
ma Gillette. OF Massachusetts:
Livingston. of Georgia. and Burle-
son. OF Texas.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
COMMITTEES MEETING CALLED

Washington. Nov 24.-A meet
ing Of the sub commitse OF The
houso appropriations oomaittee.
which has charge OF the leglslat We
executive and jud cial appropria-
ton bill, has been called by Cha r
man Tawney for Monday, Novem.
Der SOth, at IL o'clock. The hear
ings will be begun then. ana proba-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
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Chronic diseases successfully treat
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ofaco hours to II; to 6; 7 to
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
GRAY MACHINE REPAIR SHOP
Eow in the Rear OF Fowler-Rleh
erdson Company.

AL kinds OF repairing OF Lawn
Mowers. Sewing Machines, Bicycles
Guns. Pistols. TyDewriters, Adding
Machines, Locks, Keys Fitted and
in fact, all kinds OF machines. Work
and price guaranteed
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-24
WILLIAMS CARBOLIO
sADVE WITH ARNICA
AND WITCH HAZEL

The best saivv IN the world for
cuts, bruises, sores. ulcers, salt
rheum, letter. chapped hands and
all skin eruptlons. Guaranteed to
give satisfaction. OF money refund
ed. 25e. Sold By the White Phar-
macy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-18
westOOrt Was Soaked.

On of the best played games of the
season took place on the academy
campus Saturday afternoon, when
the westport high school was de-
feated by the Wentworth base bali
lists by the close score Of 3 to 3. Both
teams were in first class form and the
playing was fast and furious from the
start. While some inexcusable bob
bles were chalked up against both
teams, the fielding, as a whole, was
good and at times spectacular, es-
pecially Kelly's stab of a short fly to
center field, Upton was on the slat
for the cadets and pitched splendid
ball all the way through. He lasted
the whole nine innings, Ahrens was
behind the stick.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-18
Three Years For Is Gents

Farm Progress, the big farm and
agricultural monthly of St. Louis,
Mo-, announces that the subscription
price will be advanced to % cents per
year beginning January L,l9OS. Until
that date subscriptions will be ac-
cepted at the old rate of three years
for 25 cents. Farm Progress is one
of the best farm papers in the coun-
try and well worth the advance asked.
Send in 25 cents at once to pay for a
three years. subscription. If you are
already paid up IN advance send in
25 cents and have your time ex-
tended three years longer. A beau
titdl fruit picture, size 22x29 inches,
will be sent for 5 cents additional to
cover cost of tube and postage. Adj
dress all orders to Farm Progress, st,
Louis, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-18
Local Freight Wrecked.

The local eastbound freight train,
was wrecked near Gafin, a small
station II miles east OF Lexington
shortly after l o'clock Friday
afternoon and as a result the vest
bound passenger due here at 5:45,
was delayed four hours. The wreck
was caused by the derailment of a
loaded wheat car. The entire train
left the track, A strip of track
several hundred feet long was torn
up. A wrecker was brought from
Kansas City and succeeded in clear
ing the wreckage by $3.50 o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-18
HE Cod What He Needed.

"Nine years ago it lnnled as f M
timehad come" says Mr.. c. Earth
ing Of Mill, Creek, Ind, Ter. 81 was
so run down that life hung on a very
slender thread. It was then my
druggist recommended Electric Bit
tiers. l bought a bottle aud I got
what l needed-streugth l had one
foot in the grave but Electric Bit
tiers put it back on the turf again,
and I've been well ever since" SOLD
under guarantee at Chrenshaw &
Young's drug store, so cents,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-18
"LexingtOnl6 Odessa 10.

The Lexington high school base
ball team defeated the Odessa highs
at the latter place, Saturday by the
score of Is to 10. For the first few
innings, the game looked as if it
would be very closely contested all
the way, but in a short time, the
Lexingtonians drew away from their
opponents and maintained the lead
until the end. The Lexington boys
received the best of treatment at
Odessa's hands and greatly appreci-
ate It.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-18
A Payless Pay Day.

Friday was the regular pay
day for the miners and was to be the
last one for some time on account of
the strike. }. G. McGrew had al
ready paid off his men and so prac-
~tically all of the money was to come
from the Western Coal and Mining
Company. The draft to cover the
payment was sent out of st. Louis,
but went astray, and consequently
the miners had to be put off. The
stores remained open at night any
how. The money was given out Sat
urday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-18

Jesse P. Morris Of Shippers, Va,
had a close call in the spring Of 1905.
He says. san attack of pneumonia
left me so weak and with such a
fearful cough that my friends de-
clared consumption had me, and
death was on my heels. Then lwas
persuaded 20 try DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery It helped me Immediately
and after taking two and a hall bot
ties ! was a we'll man again. ! found