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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

Our innocent little editorial
about a social secretary has at
tracted attention in all parts of
the state, and one journal com
mentlng upon the matter Sug-
geStS that a social secretary
might save the Governor from
the blunders which he might
otherwise make" Perish the
thought! AS if a social Secre,
tary were needed for that pur.
pose. AS if our Governor did
not have sufficient SaUohr .tare to
be independent of the hints of a
social secretary. We all know
that if he wears a sack coat on
frOCk-Or Prince Albert-cOat occa,
SiOnS he does so, not from ignO-
rance of social convention but
from superiority to its require
mCntS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
THANKSGIVING.

If there be captiOusness in the
human heart, or any vestlge OF
rebellion against fate or circum.
stance, it is at this stated time of
thanksgiving that it will reveal
itself. Natural cOntrariety is
this. The man mOroSe or dis.
cOuraged over his business af'
fairs eXclaims: For what need
| be thankful? My crop is a
failure, | am beset with debts.
Thankful, not t. And he for
gets that he should be thankful
for health and strength, or fail.
ing that, for courage to face the
future.
Turning from a new-made
grave, the bereaved says. 1T is
not for me to be thankful. The
desire of my eyes has been re-
moved and shall / eat, drink and
be thankful?' That spark of
hope which promises another
meeting is sufficient cause for
thanksgiving.
None is so poor, none so i'll,
aged or distressed, that he may
not find his blessings far out
numbering his misfortuneS. Let
us count up the former, and for
the present dismiss the latter.
For this season of thanksgiving
the time may well be spent for
gathering SOul.strength to go on
hopeful and unfaltering with a
heart for any fate"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
Miscellaneous Advertis..,,.

Taken up, Nov. %, and ~,
in city pound, one bl,c =. =
white SOW, right ear cut !.
cropped mark across bach ! !
1T mad been broken, Weight,I
200 lbs, Owner can get ,,n..
paying cost of ad and MIMI
e. 5. DAvDsou.
Marsh.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

Despite the ravages made by
the boil weevil in the Felicianas
this year, there are people who
will try next year to raise cotton
as the chief money crop. In
isolated instances, as much as
one,third of a bale to the acre
was made, this year, but this
should by no means be taken as
an indication that the same thing
can be done next year. The man
who diverSifes, next year, will
be in better circumstances at
the end than the all-cotton man.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
WORKING UNDER COVER.

We had supposed that the
scheme, suggested at a banquet
some months ago of setting aside
the constitutional provision that
the Governor cannot succeed
himself, had died a,bOrning, so
vigorous was the immediate on
Slaught upon it, but the Times
Democratof Sunday very strong
Iy asserts that the scheme is
neither dead nor sleeping but
very much alive, working under
cover, it is true, but is no less
alive for that reason. The scheme
is to present the matter to the
Legislature, and disarm the
ScrupleS of members of that
should there be any-by
suggesting to them that they are
not usurping any powers that
belong to the people, but are sim
ply returning to the latter their
right to decide whether Article
63 of the Constitution shall be re.
pealed or not. The SchemerS
well understand how careless
the great body of voters is upon
questions pertaining to cOnstitu-
tiOnal amendments or changes,
and how the chances are all in
favor Of the vote, by oversight,
being favorable to their project.
They will therefore first lull the
uneasy cOnscienCeS of the legiS-
lat0rS, and then trust to the yOt-
erS to do the rest.
But we do not believe that the
voters will fall into this snare,
even should the legislators do so.
Sentiment is all against the chief
executive Of the state. Succeeding
himself. The people have al.
ready learned the lesson that in
this provision is the most power
full deterrent in building up an
all-pOwerful factional machine.
They have seen the baneful eff
fectS in the past of according too
much power to the Governor.
They would be thrice fools to-
riVet again those chains upon
themselves. If the question
comes to them they will answer
to uphold Article SO as one of the
safeguards of our states liber-
ties. The free country press,
aided by the Times-DemOcrat,
may be trusted to keep this mat
ter in its true light before the
people.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
Notice.

Castle Hall Bayou Sara Lodge,
No. 10, K. of P, ST. Francisville,
La, Nov. q, 1909.
To the Officers and Members of
the Lodge:
You are requested to attend
the regular meeting to be held
Tuesday, December Z, 1909 for
the purpose of holding annual
election of officers. A full at.
tendance is earnestly desired.
BY order of
ISIDoRE LEVY, c. C..
H. A. WEIs, K. of K. & S.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
For Rent.

My place, two miles =,
Wakefield, containing 1876 A..
OF which $50 acres are in eDlss
ton. | have also for ssle , q.
young mule worth $3.50, and n
barrels OF corn. Apply to
MISS NELLIE RIcHARDsOv.
st. FrancisyiIle /,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

The fourth monthly meeting of
the Parish Teachers Association
will be held next Saturday at 10
a. m. and | to 3 p. m. Patrons
are urged to attend.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

To date, there have been ten
acres of cane shipped from West
Feliciana this season. About
twenty more are to follow.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

Mrs. Sidney Powell entertain
ed the bridge club on Wednes-
day. Mrs. Arnaud Michel be.
came the owner of the weekly
souvenir.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
For Sale

5large mules in good cOnditr
1 8inch Ericsson Hot All
pump.
l 10 #. Imperial Windmill viii
80 #. steel tower,
Also grade Hereford Cattk.
Horse and Mule Colts.
Lespedeza Hay and Seed forth
ture delivery.
EDWARD BUTLER
st. FrancisViIle, u
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

Beginning with Nov. %, there
will be a prayer service in Grace
Church every evening during
the week at 5 o'clock. This SER
vice will continue half an hour.
This is in compliance with a plan
formed by laymen throughout
the country.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

Town Marshal Davidson We ",
to St. James Parish Tus' '',.,.
and after a merry chase ca a'.l
ed two negroes who are SI,n
in this parish on cr n,....ssr
charges. He returned I 1.a'sT,
night, bringing his
with him.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

Supt. A. M. Hendon has APP.
pointed Mrs. M. R. Jackson,
Mrs, Elrie Robinson and Mrs R.
M. Leake as delegates to the
state conference of School I'm
provement Leagues at Alexan.
dria, Dec. 3. Others, either a
parent or pupil, DESTROYS of go.
ing, will be added to list of dele
gates on request. The expense
IN addition to railroad fare will
be about $500.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
For Sale

Owing to removal, l will dr
my entire household furpItD.
and kitchen utensils for ssle
ARNAuD MrHrL
st. FrancisyiIe, b.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

We hear that one of our girls
will treat her friends to a glimpse
of herself as a bride-some time
next month!
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

Guth! Guth! Guth! Guth!
at Friends, Friends, Friends
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
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! PERSONAL |
s.~..>%%s"<|~1

G. ". Newma
Nstchez. -,
Mr.. Chas. M1
East Feliciana' tt
Miss May Har'
d the week at W
Hon. John F.
sent a day or two
Miss Emma
|.sek-end guest
Gore.
Miss Sarah
|sveral days in 4
|seek.
Mrs. Emanue
New Orleans for
|seek.
| Capt. Eugene I
h about a week
|prt Of the time
4 Miss Corrie 30
for a S
Ipsst of friends.
4 N. Cohen is he
|dsr business il
Iery welcome.
i Mr.. RObt. Dep
orleans Picayune
lAys in town, THU
i postmaster E.
Imn confined to
heck on account
Il Mr.. and Mrs.
Hrs. ]. S. Gore
Banning were il
Monday.
II Mrs. Sidney Pc
kaleS, Pruett an
II New Orleans
Sunday.
Il Mss Willie BE |
harmed from
Ne has been spe
fbur months with
Mrs. L. j. Da
GFis and Mrs.
Dere at Thanks
Do Miss Mary
Nskefeld.
I Capt. Sorley,
kndsnt of cade
ith his little fan
EMr. and Mrs.
De Thanksgiving
4 Misses Caro- D.
bfnett and Mess
y R. Jones
'uge for the {
EriOrmance, TIL
hon. R. c. Wiz
EEklife return
ksht from Bator
E had been
EendS on the W
kTer.
Dr. A. F. Barr
pie up again b1
arrow were de
tdesns by trea
fae daughter,
IIAr. and Mrs
E Misses MAJ
Fake we're Thar
fAe Misses Sn
pa Jackson.
Fake leave for
kAcsgO next Mo
Mr.. and Mrs.
f'rs Thanksgiyi
n Mrs. Geo. G.
rs. Eskridge
E1ge for the re
Esk attending d
E Of the w
Es,!siOnary Socic
district secret
IIAr. and Mrs.
E@d daughte
: II. Erie Robin
: E McGehee
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
Absent

| 'sOla Pho
\ school at b
IeSing and sb|
I assistant 81
\ social to bd|
+ school.
hui
night at Bell
E.l Compliment
Ess. huker Lea
1, Is a native of
Ea c as a tru
|. Complete viii 4
|S ssOn hunt.
~ Initiate her
II. Bob DanjoI'
Il. o. horses
|st Feliciannoa,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27

If any one did not have a good
dinner, Thanksgiving Day, he
must blame it to other circum-
stances than soil or climate. All
of the menu, that custom pre-.
scribes for Thanksgiving dinner,
turkey, sweet potatoes, rice and
pumpkin pies may easily be pro-
duced here, and the plainest
farmer in the land can have a
dinner the counterpart of the
Presidents.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
Parish Budget

st. Francisville, La, Sept q 10
Budget for the Parish Of We /
Feliciana, for the year 1910:
Grand and Petit Juries. ....e l,MN +
Coroner and Jury. Nv
Paupers ....,..,......n.," Mt
Sheriff in Criminal matters. l,Onk
Sheriff attending Court. MN
Magistrates. ........m ~
Constables. ........... ~
Police Jury. ............. 80
Clerk of Police Jury. ~
Parish Treasurer. ...... mN
Clerk of Court. ......."" ~
Assessor. .................. wv
Harry Bros. ...,.......,s. lMN
Jail Physician. .......". w
Care OF Court House. 800. We
Court House Clock. ..".,. ga
Board of Health. ..,." ~
True Democrat. ...... -" Nv
Roads and Bridges. ...." Low
Missouri Valley Bridge Co.. Nv
Schools. ........" go" wv
NJ. L. Lewman & Co.." LMv
Maintaining Prisoners. LMs
District Attorney .......". w
Sheriff Commissions. .....,, w.
Contingent Account. ........ AMs
Total ....0l,NIw
Respectfully submitted,
s. L. LAvERGM
THos. W. RAYsHM
w. H. RicHARDs@
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
BRAVE SPIRITS IN PRISON.

The rescue of twenty men
from the mine at Cherry, ILL.,,
after confinement lacking only a
few hours of being a week was
the most thrilling news of last
Sunday. Their prolonged eXis-
tence seems almost miraculous
but the men had walled them
selves away from the poisonous
damp of the mine which had
caused the death of so many of
their companions. They were
able to get Seepage water to
drink. How they lived during
| all this time in almost total dark
ness and how certain brave com
rades buOyed up their faith and
courage is an inspiring story of
what plain unlettered men can
be and do in times of dire dis
tress. Their voices joined in
singing, my soul be on thy
guard" and abide with me-"
hymns that have helped many
through dark hours of every sort.
The following services will be
held in Grace Church Sunday:
Holy Communion at 1880 a. M;
Sunday School, 9:55 a. M; morn
ing and evening service at II a.
m. and 5 p. m. There will be a
celebration of the sacrament of
Baptism at the II a. m. service.
Beginning with Nov. %, there
will be a prayer service in Grace
Church every evening during
thp WpnlZ at Z O'Clock This Cor-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
Latest News in MCKOwen Case.

Two important moves were
made in the now celebrated Jud-
son murder case, this week.
One was the setting of the date
for H. E. McQueen'S preliminary
hearing and the other was the
removal of DR.. E. G. McKowen
from the Jail in st. Francisyille
to the Clinton Jail, on Thursday.
McQueen's preliminary will
take place on next Monday, at
Clinton, before Judge H. f.
Brunot of Baton Rouge. 1t is
expected that in this preliminary
an inkling Of the evidence held
by the States attorneys against
DR.. McKowen may be brought
out.
Dr.. McKowen, who has been
in Jail in St. Francisville since
the day Judson's charred body
was found at Wakefield, was
taken from St. FranciSville to
Clinton and lodged in Jail on
Thanksgiving Day, by Sheriff
Hubbs of East FeliGiana and his
deputy, Steve SlOcum. The re-
moval of Dr.. McKOWen to East
Feliciana is taken as an indication
that the authorities have secured
sufficient evidence to show that
JudsOn's death was accomplish.
ed in East Feliciana parish.
Unless he applies for a pre-
liminary hearing, Dr.. McKOwen's
case will not come up until a
grand jury has acted in the mat
ter. The next regular sitting of
a West Feliciana grand jury will
be on the first Monday in Febru-
airy. The East Feliciana grand
jury cOnveneS one month later.
DR.. McKowen submitted to
this new move with his custom.
airy stoicism, and thanked the
Jail officials for their kind atten-
tons and uniform courtesy OF
him. His attorney, Judge Law
rason, who was present, suggest
ed that it was not necessary to
use the handouts, but Sheriff
Hubbs did so nevertheless.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1909-11-27
Fine Eggs for Sale.

Pure Rhode Island Red Eggs,
Sl.OO a setting of Is. Apply to
JOHN S. TOMB.
Jackson, La.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
a ROAST FOR HENEY


San Francisco, June 1B.--Analysis of
the testimony and rsviewssof evidence
in the Calhoun case ended today. when
A.~A. Moore. senior counsel for Pat
rick Calhoun began the latter half Of
his argument uponthe CHARGE of brib-
cry against the President OF the United
Railroads g Is ~. ~ x 80 eF
Alexander king OF Atlantis. Ca. de-
voted nearly Ave hours to a dispas-
sionate survey OF the case from the
OF the defendant, and con-
ciuded In time TO give Mr. Moore two
hours for his introductton. Z, 49,,
Mr.. Moore's remarks. tinged with the
utmost sarcasm and bitterness, we're
nrst directed to the payment Of the
chief prosecutors once expenses, BY
Rudolph Sprecldes. and then to portions
OF Mr. o:cars's Address Of yesterday.
Mr.. Moore opened with declaration
that the :. defendant had answered
ready on forty occasions.'. fQllowing
he return Of aeyen indictments against
him In 1907. and that ne had once been
refused . hearing, because a. he said,
"the hired prosecutor, who works for
fame or glory or money or ALI had
chosen to let James l. 0aiiagher.. his
chief witness. leave the State.
II am sorry. to- note In Mr.. o'Gara's
discourse the tendency Of the prose-
eution to claim that the richer are op-
pressing the poor that streets are
stolen land bribery committed. and that
you should, ,therefore. convict this de-
PENDANT. 1t was unworthy Of counsel
and the, poorest kind OF policy And
when he turned to us and said, No
one of that crowd In at to rub the
shoes of Francis ]. Heney,' II was
something no prosecutor should have
said. The poorest bootblack In San
francisco Sc well qualified to rub Mr..
Heney's shoes or his head. IL occasion
rAny case that has to depend on
matter 50 insulting to any man, 30
servile and so indecent In It's refer
ence, that needs must I'LL the avenaes
OF this city With gum shoe men and
pistol men and Ratchet men. such as
those who sit behind Mr.. Heney In 9
bogus case.
this ID the frst time in 1Aistory that
q. prosecuting oficer has been appoint
ed to once BY a person with property
interests at stake, and has servsd
without pay TO prosecute another citi-
zen.
.'The evidence shows that he ana his
partners received $4,000 from this
patron, ana that Mr., Heney. individu-
for ONCE expenses. II you like. bull
$4,000 Is $4,000. Unfortunately, n
honorably, more humble members Of
the profession pay their own ONCE
expenses
Mr.. ,Moore's argument 10 expected
to occupy tomorrow's session of court.
He will be. followed by Mr.. Honey.
The case. probably win 60 10 the
fury Friday 49, .
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16

the recital. As Richards told OF the
language she used. her face was buried
In her hands and audible sobs punctu-
ated the stewards story. 1t was only
when the witness was given over for
cross examination that the weeping
ceased.
1t was brought out that the burglar
alarm incident had happened in Au-
gust, 1906.
The witness denied that he had been
discharged by Mrs. Gould, and said
that he had left of his own accord. He
described a trip of Mr.. and Mrs. Gould
to Palm Beach, Fla. during which he
had seen Mrs. Gould frequently but on
no occasion during the trip had he no.
ticed her under the influence of liquor,
he said.
Mr. Shearn referred frequently In
his cross examination to an affidavit
which Richards had previously en-
deavored to show by the witnesses tes-
timony that he was contradicting him
self on material points. Richards was
led to state that some of the state
ments in his afiidavit were inaccurate.
He had not revised the statements that
appeared In his affidavit after they had
been committed to paper, he said.
Richards said HIS present employ
ment was that OF steward for the Pull
man Palace Car Company. He told
Mr. Shearn that he knew that the
Pullman cars were used on Gould lines.
land on others all over the country"
he added.
TO Mr.. Nicoll, Richards stated on re-
direct examination that he had pur-
posely left some things about the Palm
Beach trip out OF his afldavit. He
stated that he had served Mrs Gould
and others with drinks on the trip,
but was not allowed to state in what
quantities.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
BIG LOAN HELD UP
AsrERroA,s PROTEST. ALLowkD IN
CHINA.


Pelxin. June I6.--Actinx on repre-.
sentations made by Henry p. Fletcher,
Charge d.Affaires Of the. American Le-
gatien, China, has agreed not to rat
fy the foreign loan Of s27.5oo. ooe from
British, German and French bankers
Tor the construction of the Hnnkow-
Sze-Schuen Railroad. 4
1t 10 expected that this refusal. cou-
pied. with the representations made by
the American Ambassadors in London.
Paris and Berlin. will result In ar
engagements being, made In Europe for
American participation In the loan.
NJ Fletcher was In conferences both
yesterday and today. with President
Lang Tun Yen and other oficiais OF
the Foreign Board. His represents
lions assumed the character Of . pro-
test and China agreed to notify the
German. British and French banks OF
her inability to ratify the lean.
The banks concerned have been maxi
Ing persistent efforts TO precipitate
ratidcations. the German group In Ber-
lin instructed its representative here 20
use every means In his power to achieve
the desired end, but all these efforts
were in vain and this evening the To-
cal agents sent telegraphic notification
to their European principals OF the sue
cess of the American representatives.
These have been successful in spite
OF the fact that the protocol OF the
loan was signed here June Q.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16

Is be convinesd that Il the sueess1sd
amendment Il properly drawn Il viii
rive the government of1etais access
to the books Of an corporations and
thus publicity will be assured. Such
sisefsiAticn would mean supervision
which, ttkis contsnded. would be h~ip-
full TO the corporations Ands satisfying
10 the general public 8
It u believed that this publicity
would prevent what u considered to
be one Of the evils of the day. In. that
II would eliminate the possibility Of
concealed equities. and. in the Ian
guaGe OF one Of the President's ad-
visors do away with corporation
melon cutting and insure the respon-
stbilfty for corporation management
to the stockholders. II IL understood
to be the Presidents opinion that a
provision for the imposition OF such a
tax can be framed on the basis of
the internal revenue law, giving the
government full power to Investigate
books OF corporations for the purpose
OF determining their earnings. He al
so believes that such q provision could
be drawn 90 - to be held by the su-
prenne Court to be constitutional.
II IL believed the President will rec
ommend that the tariff should be un-
limited rs to time, as this feature Il
considered essential to the success Of
the proposed law In insuring publicity
which has come to be considered as OF
sufiicient Importance to dwarf, even the
revenue producing element OF the
amendment.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
BRING NEW CHARGE
ALLEGED BLACK HAND MEN
CHANGED WITH coNsPHRACy.
Postal Inspector says Thst the Organ
isaffen IN 0hte 10 Much More
Serious Than was At First
~ Suspected.

Toledo. June 15--That the continued
Investigation OF the alleged Black
Hand organization In Ohio shows the
situation. to be more serious than at
first thought. was the declaration made
BY Postal Inspector 3. r. Hutehes, who
arrived here today with Inspector R.
M. G. Horsford.
In compliance with this view, United
States Districs Attorney Day had the
bond OF Salvatore Lima Increased to
5000 and the bond OF Sebastian Lima.
his cousin and prother-in-law, arrest
sdalast night at Marion. was fixed at
the same figure. They, with Joseph
Batagiia and salvatore Rixxo. were ar
raigned before United states Commits
sioner Gains today on the new charge
OF conspiracy to defraud by the use of
the United States malls. They pleaded
not guilty and the preliminary hearing
was set for June as -stt
The, evidence turning up In the pa
pers seized by the inspectors makes the
case appear more serious every day."
said Inspector Hutches. "Compiica-
tions,have been uncovered. Bad enough
to begin with, the case had been con-
stantiy strengthened"
The charge of conspiracy to defraud
carries q greater penalty than the
charge of using the mails to defraud.
Attorney Day announced that a
meeting Of all the inspectors working
on the case will be held at Cleveland
the latter part Of the week. when plans
Of further action viii be made.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-06-16
Can you Ten the Cause
Of Your Troublea


Are you sometimes discouraged, and
think you'll never be any better7
Can you tell the cause OF your trou-
BILE. or what makes you sick?
DO you know that about nine-tenths
Of all sickness Is caused by kidney
trouble?
Have you ever stopped TO think that
your kidneys may be the cause of
your poor health?
Most people do not realize how much
work the kidneys are required to do
every day.
Every drop OF blood In the body must
pass through and be Uttered by the
kidneys thousands OF times day.
How can they do their work well II
they are sick7
II your Kidneys need treatment. DR..
Kiimer's Swamp Root. the wonderful
kidney remedy. will prove to be just
the medicine you need.
n you write 70 DR.. Kilmer> and Com
pany, Bipghampton. N. T., every read
or OF this paper. who has not already
tried swamp Root. the great Kidney.
Liver and Bladder Remedy, may, re-
ceive sample bottle by mail. abso-
lutely free. You can purchase the
regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size
bottles at all drug stores.