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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
THE SEMINOLE LIMITED
WILL BE A BEAUTY.
Starts With All New Equip
ment Nov. |.

About November / the famous SEN
mole Limited will run through Amer
1eus brand new train, with equip
ment fresh from the shops AMI the fin.
est that the Pullman Company is able
to turn out.
General Agent Stovall of the Hi
nOis Central, recently in Georgia IN
a business trip, made this announce
ment. Mr. Stoyau states that it will
be difficult, though, to better the say-
vice, that is the running time of the
Seminole Limited, as during a period
between July ~ and August g. he
train was only late reaching Chicago
from Americas less than dozen
times, and then only a few minutes
each time.
Speaking of winter travel and the
part the illinois Central expected 10
play in bringing people to the South
this year, Mr.. Stoyall said; Our peo-
pie are greatly interested in I've
South, and are determined to make
the Chicago Jacksonville service one
of the most attractive routes in the
country for tourist winter travel.
"Since we inaugurated the Semi
ole Limited less than a year ago, oar
business has been most fattering ald
satisfactory and one of its remarkl-
bic features was how it held on dur
ing tile past summer.
I'VE have recently purchased
quantity of new equipment, including
passenger engines and vestibuled cars
and this will be placed on the Semin-
ole. This season this train will oe
one of the handsomest in the United
'States-4in fact, it will be impos'l
Bile to improve on it, as every COW n
fence and safety appliance known 70
this advanced age of railroading NId
be installed"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
REV. j. A. ANSLEY HAS
HAD CALL TO BROOKLYN
Is Now Serving the Baptist Church al
Ocilla.

Rev. J. A. Ansley, formerly q
Americas, but now pastor of the Bap-
tist church at Ocilla Ga. who fol
some three weeks has been preaeh
ing in New York and Brooklyn las
received a call to the pastorate of :
church in Brooklyn N. Y. at a very
nice salary.
1t is not learned whether or not he
will accept or decline
1t will probably be hard for him tC
give up the church at Ocilla as it is
a splendid church and people and he
is we'll pleased and has been there
only a short while.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
APPOINTED DISTRICT MANAGER
FOR SOUTHWEST GE0RGlA
Z. b. LupO to Represent Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Mr.. E. d. Lupo has been appolnl'u
district manager for the Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Co. with heao-
quarters at Americas. Mr.. Lupo VIII
have exclusive charge of this co2f
pany's business in this section OF 'le
state, his district comprising twenty
two counties.
His company, The NorthWeSIe'N
Mutual Life of Milwaukee, Wis" IS
we'll known in Georgia. 1t is the laFs-
est purely American company in Tie
United States and the fourth largeS'
life insurance company in the Worl "
its record for liberality in its poHr!
contracts. and for its large diyldeh"'
TO policyholders is said to be unSu'
passed. Many of the best business
men of Americas carry policies IN NC
Northwestern and are well pIe'S''
with the results obtained.
While in Atlanta Mr.. Dupo was ul''
,rict sales manager for the conn
rental Gin Co, with which concern -
vas connected twenty wears.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
BILLY BEARD TO DELIGHT
HIS FRIENDS NEXT WEEK

The appearance here in vaudey..l,
all next week of the inimitable Billy
Beard is source CT anticipated pleas.
ure to his hundreds of Americas ad.
mirers. Than the original ami only
Billy has a strangle hold upon play
goers here an1 the opera mouse WI
be filled nightly by an almiring
throng.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
CREW OF THE ALEXANDER
JONES ARE RESCUED
Sailing Vessel Forced Upon the Rocks
In Florida Straits.
Especial to Times-Reoorder)

Washington, d, S., October 20.-TL.e
crew Of nine men of the sloop Alex
ander Jones, sailing from Wilmington,
N. c., bonnd for knights Key, Fla,
which was wrecked some time yes
terday in the Florida straits, were
rescued today by tug belonging &c
the Wilmington Towing Company, ri
Wilmington, n. c., according to ?
dispatch received here late this af-
ternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
DIR. M'NAUGHTON NOT
LIKELY TO HANG SOON
Attorneys VIII Fight the Case to The
Last Ditch.
Especial to Times-Recorder. !

Swainsboro, Ca, October 20.-An
appeal las been taken in the case of
DR.. w. ]. McNaughton, found guiltv
of poisoning Fred Flanders, with
whose wife he is charged with Aaving
been Intimate. Judge Gilbert will he ar
the argument in Columbus on Novem-
Der %. DR.. McNaughton is under sen
tence to hang December 8, but with an
appeal to the Court of Appeals. his
execution, if it ever occurs, will be
delayed beyond that time. Mrs. Elan
dens will be tried in December.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
AUTO COURSE Is DAMAGED
BUT LITTLE BY STORM
Savannah Course is Not Damaged tG
Amy Extent.
Especial to Tdmes-Recorder.)

Savannah, Ga, October 20.-Many
trees were blown across the county
roads whidl form the grand prize
course, by the winds of last night
but no damage was done to the track
DePalma of the Fiat team, Went
around the course early today, aud
the other foreigners who are here
made the trip in the afternoon. They
were pleased with the condition of thy
road.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
LADIES OF HOSPITAL
ASSOCIATION MEET TO-DAY
Important Business is to he Trans
acted This Afternoon.

All ladies interested in the Hosoi.
tai Association are requested to meei
at Mrs. c. c. Hawkins this (FIfday)
afternoon at 4 p. IN. A full attend
ance is desired.
MRS. G. o. NILES, Sec'y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
"COIegian" Clothing, World Famous For Men and Boys

THE DAILY SPECIALS" Previously advertised are
packing this Big Store with eager buyers, and
all "hOId good" until Saturday night, Oct. 22.
Come and share in thiS Bargain Festival.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
COMMUNICATION OF COUNCIL
LODGE, TONIGHT

There will be regular communi-
cation of NJ. B. Council Lodge, No. %
tonight at p. m. Full attendance
requested. S. A. SULLIVAN,
Secretary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Max Banner, with "a string of new
and interesting fairy stories, weather.
ed the storm and made port here YES
terday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
RECEIPTS IN AMERTCUS.

Fortunately for both halves of the
world, neither half knows how TIE
other half lives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

]. l.. Walker, of Greenyille, S. Q.
was among those coming to Americas
yesterday upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Captain John A. Cobb returned yes
terday from Cincinnati, where he st
tended the recent convention of the
Episcopal church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Vinson have
come from Macon to reside here, and
are with Mr.. and Mrs. Hambrick, 215
Jackson street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Mrs. Wallis Mott leaves today for
Shellman upon visit of some days to
relatives there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
A 3 c d E

Funny way to begin an advertisements
you will say.
Well, here's our point, we are shoe
merchants. Fitting feet is our business and
to do this properly, we carry shoes in tho
above named widths.
Possibly-yoli are in the habit of send.
ing to other cities for footwear, either Won
cannot get fitted or suited.
Well, listen please, the next time that
idea enters your head, come to see US.
New stock Wichert & Gardiner and
Julian & Korenge shoes in best fall styles,
We are also Americas agents for tho
famous Mrs. A. r. Kings shoes for children
New Arrivals in Ladies Ready to Wear
.PlNKSTON COMPANY,
UNDER THE WINDSOR.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Genial Tom Slappey came over from
Savannah yesterday to escape the
tropical storm and greet his friends.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Many an inspiring tenor has been
lost on the higs G.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

w. H. Cargile was a well knowA
business man coming to Americas yes
terday upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

It's all down hill to the wedding al
tar, and all up ever after.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
Fishing Tackle fit for fishing.
SMITHWICK'S GUN STORE

Mr.. George w. Glover has been COL
fined to his home for a day or two by
slight illness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Something very nifty in Brushes Al
Rembert'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

If in search of close friend select
one with a close mouth.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

$500 Suits, "Cut Price $3.50
$14.5O Suits, "Cut" Price $9.48
$16.OOSuit "Cut" Price $11.48
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Many a mans apparent dignity IS
due to stiff neck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

New line Vanity Boxes and oCir
Purses. Bell, The Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

The only real luck in four-leaf cloy-
.ers is that they are not poisonous
mushrooms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

You couldn't broaden some me-
views by running a steam roller o" !.
them. --a2Ekn&4%--7s
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Col Frank Hooper returned to At
lanta yesterday after a business visit
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Rather than spend
ID for poorly made
furniture, You might
as well have none
as TO have some that
is no good except to
look at.
Our Furniture is For Use
AS well as looks.
Our bedroom, parIOr
and (iningrOOIn sets
are as pretty and
graceful as can be.
But their chief merit
IS GnG1r nOn2ST con-
StructiOn which al
ways means long
service. That and
low prices are our
claims to your con-
SideratiOn.
ALLIS ON
FURNITURE CO.,
Lamar Street,
AMERICUS, GA.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Some men try to save money by not
paying their debts.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

John Argo, Jr., formerly of Ameri
Gus, but now of Jacksonville, spent
yesterday with relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Miss Bessie Ellis returned to At
lanta yesterday, after a visit of a few
days in Americas, the guest of rela-
tives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
AMERICUS COTTON MARKET.

Corrected Daily by L. G. Council.)
Americas, Ga, Oct. 20, 1910.
We quote the market as follows:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
PEOPLE Who COME FOR
A VISIT TO AMERICUS
As Well As Those Who Go
Away.

Just received. shipment of new pic
lures, in sheet and framed. Some re2l
novelties. Holidays Book Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Call and see new line of puffs AMI
braids just received. Miss Pearson.
20-1w.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

w. F. Lott, of Atlanta, was in the
city yesterday, called here upon mat
ters of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

A small oyster doesn't cut mach Of
a figure in big stew
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21
SAVANNAH SPOTS.
AMERICUS MARKET.
LIVERPOOL MARKET

bHVEhFUUL MAKkEIs
Liverpool Spots--Middliug uplands
796d. Steady.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21


slight illness.
New line Vanity Boxes and oC&n
Purses. Bell, The Jeweler.
J. l.. Walker, of Greenyille, S. Q.
was among those coming to Americas
yesterday upon business.
Something very nifty in Brushes at
Rembert'S.
w. H. Cargile was a well known
business man coming to Americas yes
terday upon business.
Call and see new line of puffs AMI
braids just received. Miss Pearson.
20-1w.
Mrs. w. H. Tondee, of Lumpkin, IS
a visitor in Americas, Yer former
home, the guest of Mrs. c. NJ. VIII
liams, on College street.
Supt H. z. Grimshaw of the Fifth
! division of the Seaboard, came up from
Savannah yesterday morning upon
business.
w. w. Murphy was amor the Al
lantaps who came to Americas yes
| terday on business.
Dr. Wade Chambliss and family ate
now at home at the former Ferrall
residence, 4O5 Barlow street, near
Taylor.
d. G. Mckinley came with other Ma
contains to the South Georgia metro0-
oils yesterday.
w. Rowland of Atlanta, spent yes
terday here among those coming from
the Capital City.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Stills and Mrs
j. G. Dodson spent yesterday in Al
bany, going over in the formers ca
for a pleasant drive.
p L. Craig, of Atlanta, was in the
city yesterday morning, called here
on business matters.
Mrs Fannie Russell, the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Gatewood for
several days, returned yesterday q
her home in Albany
Now is time to plant Winter Lawn
Grass Seed. Phone your wants TO
Dodson's Pharmacy
J. R. Dunn represented Columbus
among those from that busy town here
yesterday.
New styles in Stationery. Let US
show them to you. Dodson's Pha9-
macy.
w. E. Jenkins came over from Pres
ton yesterday to look after matters of
business here.
A pleasant surprise in store for you
if you try a Waldorf Sundae" at
DodsOnis Soda FOunt
Miss Lula Matthews has returned to
Americas, after having spent a few
days pleasantly with relatives n
CSthbert.
Our Winter Lawn Grass Seed does
not harm the Bermuda sod. Dodson' s
Pharmacy.
w F. Lott, of Atlanta, was in the
| city yesterday, called here upon mat
tiers of business.
John Argo, Jr., formerly of Ameri
Gus, but now of Jacksonville, spent
yesterday with relatives here.
Miss Bessie Ellis returned to At
lanta yesterday, after a visit of a few
days in Americas, the guest of rela-
tives here.
Col Frank Hooper returned to At
Lanfa rnctnrdar nftnr q h1,cinnrn ,,irin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Our Winter Lawn Grass Seed does
not harm the Bermuda sod. Dodson' S
Pharmacy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Miss Lula Matthews has returned to
Americas, after having spent a few
days pleasantly with relatives N
C.gthbert
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

A pleasant surprise in store for you
if you try a Waldorf Sundae" at
Dodson's Soda Fount.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

W. E. Jenkins came over from Pres
ton yesterday to look after matters of
business here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Mrs. w. H. Tondee, of T1umpkin, i
a visitor in Americas, Yer former
home, the guest of Mrs. C. NJ. VIII
liams, on College street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

New styles in Stationery. Let Us
show them to you. Dodson's Phar-
macy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Mr. and Mrs. S. l.. Stills and Mrs
j. G. Dodson spent yesterday in Al
bany, going over in the formers ca
for a pleasant drive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

p. L. Craig, of Atlanta, was in II,
city yesterday morning, called her,
on business matters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-10-21

Now is time to plant Winter Lawn
Grass Seed. Phone your wants TO
Dodson's Pharmacy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31
Don't be a Knocker.

"If your neighbor is prosperous
let him prosper. Don't grunt,
growl or grumble. Say a good
word for him and let it go at that.
Don't be a knocker. Your time
will come. No man is the whole
show. If you see that the town is
moving along nicely, feel good
about it. Help things along,
Shove a little. Push. Try to get
some of the benefit yourself.
Don't waste your time feeling sore
because some fellow has little
more sand and sense than you
have. Do little hustling your
selves. Don't be knocker.
eff you cen say good word, say
it like a prince. Ii you are full of
bile and disposed to say something
mean, keep you mouth shut. Don't
be nocker. No man ever made
a dollar knocking. No man ever
got rich or happy minding other
peoples business and not his own.
No man ever helped himself up
permanently by knocking his
neighbors down. Give it literally.
1t won't cost you cent, and you
may want one yourself some day.
You may have thousands to-day
and next year be without the price
of shave. So don't be a knock
er. There's nothing in it. If you
want to throw something at some
body, throw cologne or roses.
Don't throw brickbats or mud.
Don't be a knocker. If you must
kick, 60. around behind your Office
and take good kick at you rself.
For if you feel that way, you're
the man that needs kicking. But
whatever you do, don't be knock
er." Idle Musings of the &c ?)''
Journalist.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31

The State Conservation Com
mission members have been dis
cussing plans of putting into prac-
tical operation the new conserva-
ton laws effective Jan. l. These
laws provide for tax on sulphur,
lumber, oil, gas and salt. which is
to be collected by the commission
and to be expended for the.conser-
walton of natural resources. 1t is
estimated that tho tax will give
$4,000 year, $4,000 of which
will come from the lumber inter
ests. The first provision wall be
for collection of the tax. The CON-
mission will employ eeologist Of
national reputation, whose first
work will be to close the wild gas
wells of the Caddo field. Plane
for reforesting the cut-over lands
in the timber sections will also be
md. ,rtaken.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31
A Curious Legal Problem.

The prosecuting authorities OF
New York are somewhat puzzled
by singular case with which they
are burdened at the present time.
A young tough while being shot
at by fellow-rough, held boy
before him as a shield against his
antagonists bullets, with the re-
suit that the boy was killed. The
man who fired the shot saved all
further trouble in his case by CON-
mitting suicide, but the coward
who was mean enough to sacrifice
the life of a boy to save his own
carcass remained in the hands of
the police, and his case is embar-
RAISING the authorities not little.
That the coward who used the
boy as a human shield was morally
guilty Of that boys death admits
of no question, but it is equally
certain that the actual homicide
was committed by another. That
some punishment should be melted
out to miscreant who sacrificed
another's life to shield himself un-
der circumstances of peculiar
heartlessness and cowardice is cer-
tain, but the problem is how to de-
fine his guilt under the law.
1t is said that the district attor-
ney of New York proposes to pros
ecute the coward on the charge of
murder, on the theory that his act
in placing the boys life in jeop-
ardy, so that he was actually kill
ed, constituted in reality murder,
and merits the same penalty. At
the same time the fact is recognlz-
ed that the statutes covering the
crime of murder do not entirely fit
the case, nor can it he claimed
that the accused was accessory to
murder, either before or after the
fact.
Whatever the outcome of this
rather singular case, there will be
no escaping for the miscreant the
ignominy of being considered the
most miserable of towards. Plea
yune, Dec. Goth.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31
coIFAx GRANT PARISH, La SATURDAY, DECEMBER 81 1910


$500
Dec. "a, 1910.
Editor Collar Chronicle:
am writing this article for the
benefit of my brother farmers Of
our great southland. / have been
growing this valuable melon for
four years and it has proved to be
the most profitable crop that 1
have grown, in the way of furnish
ing green feed in cold weather.
This melon grows very large and
many melons to the vine, some
weighing as high as sixty pounds
and yielding from five to if
teen tons of melons to the acre.
The great value of this melon is in
its keeping qualities. They will
keep all winter, and for hogs, COWS,
sheep, goats and fowls of all kinds,
there is nothing will furnish SO
much green feed at a time when it
is scarce and with such little labor.
They are about the only substitute
l know of for silo. And for pies,
preserves and sauce they are fine,
and 'are a sure crop. If any
brother farmer would like to get a
start of this melon and will write
to me will send him package Of
seed by mail, for l know they will
pay him many times over for the
labor expended. If any one should
happen to write for seed kindly
send postage.
G.. D. PEREao,
Newton, Tex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31
greatest era of material prosperity

greatest era of material prosperity
which has marked the progress of
Louisiana since her purchase from
Napoleon, in 1903.
Millions of dollars have been
voted by our Legislature and rati-
fed by our people at the polls
for good roads, for schools and for
other public improvements. No
State in the union offers to the
homeseeker, the manufacturer or
to the capitalist such opportunities
as those now presented by Louisi-
ana, and to all three classes we ex-
tend most cordial welcome.
j. Y. SANDERS,
Governor of Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31
Plan Whereby Year il to be Equally Di.
vided.


vided.
Of late years many schemes are
discussed for reforming the calen-
dar, all having the same end in
view, viz: a systematical arrange.
ment of the months of the year &c
that they shall always begin with
the same day of the week.
Although this would not be a
difficult method to adopt, govern
ments up till now have been quite
content to abide by the original
calendar. The Swiss Federal
Council, however, has just decided
to call an international conference
to deal with the matter, and is pre-
pared with scheme which will al
lot to every normal year 1854 days
divided into exactly fifty-two
weeks and four-quarters. Each
quarter will have two thiriy-day
months and one thirty-one day
month.
New Years Day is special uu-
dated festival; and a similar holt
day will be inserted between June
81 and July l to provide for the
extra day in leap years.
This is practically the same CAL
endar as was discussed last June
by the International Congress of
Chambers of Commerce in Lon
don and suggested for adoption in
1911 when New Years Day, fall
ing on Sunday, could conveniently
become the first New Years fes-
tival.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-12-31
Ends Winters Trouble.

To many. winter is a season OF
trouble. The frost bitten toes and e ing-
ers. chapped hands and lips, chilblai DIS,
cold sores. red and rough skins, pre- we
this. But such troubles fly befo re
Bucklen's Arnica> Salvs. A trial co p
vinees. Greatest healer of cuts. burn J.
boils, piles, sores eczema and sprain, !
Only DC ut all druggists.