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Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
new SESSION BEGINS AT NOON

Continued from PAGE One.)
appropriation bills carrying more than
81 900. 900, 900 of funds for the needs Of the
government during the year that begins
next July.
The annual estimates made by the
Treasury department were presented to
the house. Preliminary work by the ap-
propriations committee has brought sew
eral of the supply bills near completion
and an effort will be made TO pass the
s13OO0.O0e District OF Columbia bill. and
the Notifications appropriation bill be-
fore Christmas.
Currency BfII is Ready.
Democratic members of the senate
worked all day. yesterday to complete
their agreement on the currency bill so
that the measure might be pushed for
immediate consideration today. Senate
leaders hope that by holding the senate
TO long hours the bill may be passed in
time TO permit a short recess at the holi-
days. II IL has not been acted on the
senate will forego all vacation except on
Christmas day.
The extra session terminated in the
senate with the introduction of the few
bills and resolutions and an executive
session to confirm some OF President Will
sons nominations. i-.-
Ten postmasters at small points were
the only ones confirmed and the senate
recessed until it:1 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Negro Wizards in
Cuba Form a Trust

HAVANA. Cuba, Dec. IA sensation
was caused here today by the discovery
OF an alleged extensive organisation
among the negroes OF Cuba IN the prac-
tlce Of witcheraft or ''voodooism." II is
said the negro wizards constitute a pow
erful trust.
This revelation was made as a sequel
20 the recent murder of a white girl 6
years old. In connection with a mysterious
method Of healing a sick negro woman to
whom the ehild's blood was said to have
been administered
II Is generally reported that the voOdoo-
lists have relations with politicians. who
control their votes and protect them
against punishment.
Several crimes OF a similar nature 10
the one which led 10 the discovery OF the
"voodOos" have been committed recently
In the Island and In most cases the
criminals have gone unpunished. The
newspapers now cali on congress TO find
remedy.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
BROOKS STIRS
PUBLIC AGAIN
Will Place Entire Furnishing
Goods and Hat Stock on Sale
at q Sacrifice on Saturday,
December Sixth.

Brooks" the clothier. doesn't do any
thing by halves; now he announces
sacrifice sale on every piece Of furnish
ing goods and on every hat in the house.
Since making up his mind to go out
OF business Brooks has been asked hun
dreds Of times: When are you going to
put sale prices on furnishing goods and
hatsT' -
To all those who have been so inter-
ested Brooks" now answers: Every
piece Of furnishing goods and every hat
IN the Brooks clothes shop at the corner
of 18th and Harney streets will be placed
on special sale Saturday, December the
SIXTH
Thus will the clothiers and furnishers
OF Omaha have another delicious morsel
TO talk about, for the Brooks" sale of
furnishings and hats will be as big an
event In its way as has been the going
out OF business selling of mems suits and
overcoats
So reader, put off ALL your furnish-
ing goods needs until Saturday next;
watch Fridays papers and see the story
OF the reductions; you'll be able TO buy
anything you need for FAR less money
than you are paying now
SATURDAY, DECEMBER SIXTH
FURNISHING GOODS AND HATS AT
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS PRICES AT
NATIONAL BANK
BUILDING-CoRNER SIXTEENTH a
HARVEY SITS.
In the meantime Brooks is stin quot
ing Going Out OF Business Prices on
any suit or overcoat that may yet be
remaining in stock.
sil75 buys any SO Suit or overcoal
slS7S buys any SIS or s27.so suit or over.
coat
n75 80 buys any $50 or ss5 Suit or overcoat
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
THREE MEN PLEAD GUILTY
TO R0BBlNG NINA BANK

IPSWICH. s. D.. Dec, 1.-Cspeciai.).- y
States Attorney Barron and Sheriff
swaie took shaffner. Haynes and Won
Billiard, three OF the young men who en-
deavored to blow the safe OF the Farm
ers' state bank AZ Nina last month to
Faulkton. where they pleaded guilty be-
fore Judge Bottom. and were sentenced to
three years In the penitentiary. Clarance
johnson. an alleged member OF the gang
Is out on a N.ooo bond. while the fifth
member. a man by the name of Maytag.
left for parts unknown before any clues
of who did the job were ascertained.
johnson was born and raised here. while
the others are from the east
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Oasis Near Des Moines
Suddenly Goes Dry

DIES MONIES. Ia. Dec. 1.-valley
Junction. a suburb OF Des MoInes. which
has been the oasis to the thirsty OF this
city since local saloons were closed as a
result Of a supreme court decision nearly
two weeks ago, will be dry" after today.
The proprietors Of the two saloons In
the town. overwhelmed by the rush OF
business which threatened 10 make their
places ''nuisances' and subject TO per-
emptory closing by the town authorities,
announced that they would close them
voluntarily tonight
The seizure OF five wagon loads OF In
toxicants, enroute from Des Moines 10
Valley JUNCTION by Des Moines police
early today is said to have hastened tho
decision os the suburb saloon men.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Women of st. Paul
Join Egg Boycott

ST. PAUL, Dec. 1.-st Paul house
wives today Joined in the national boy
cot on eggs. Mrs d. w. McCourt. presi-
dent Of the local branch Of the National
Housewives league. announced that
moro than 1900 women OF ST. Paul al
ready had Joined in the movement and
that several thousand more were ex-
pected TO give their support within the
next two days
WASHINGTON, Dec. IAN egg boy
colt was launched here today by Mrs.
Ellis Logan, president OF the Federation
of Women's Clubs. Workers armed with
pledges In which signers were asked to
agree not to buy eggs until the prices
are reduced worked on the streets. in
stores, at the suffrage convention and
about the city generally.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Auto Turns Over
and Man is Hurt

v . Il z .I A
ASHLAND, Neb.. Dec. 1..-(speclal Tel
esram-) )7-whiie driving his automobile 70
futan Yesterday morning. Henry schulz,
" years oid, a fatmer living ten miles
north OF Ashland. had narrow escapc
from death Alta point near the GERMAN
Lutheran cemetery south OF Yutan the
machine skisided on a soft piece OF road,
t.rnfns eompIetely over one and half
times, breaking off rear Wheel and
wind shield ai sAt ~
Schulz was knocked unconscious. his
back badly .wrenched and he suffered in
Rrhal Injuries. Arley Berger and Dallas
Wells. Who were riding IN schulzs ma
chine were thrown forty feet. but escaped
injury schulz was moved TO the home
OF HE father: James Schulz IA 'Yutan
and will be unable to return to his home
for several weeks. - rt
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Cut Rate Bookmen
Win Their Fight

WASHINGTON. Dec. l-cut rate
dealers in copyrighted books won a vic
tory today when the supreme court held
that agreements between publishers and
regular book sellers not to sell books to
those who resell to the public at less than
the price fixed by the publisher, violate
the sherman antitrust law.
Justice Day. announcing the decision.
said violation was not avoided" by the
benefits Of the copyright law. r. H
Macy a Co. brought the suit against
the American Publishers association. COM
prising about 70 per cent Of the pub
fishers In the United States and cer-
tain dealers who comprise 90 per cent
Of the wholesale and retail book dealers.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
NAL EER SELLS STOCK,
+" IN BOSTON AMERICANS

NEW YORK. Dec 1.-The retirement
OF President James McAleer. Secretary
Robert McRoy and former Manager Jake
stahl from ownership interest IN the Bos-
ton American club IL said on good. au-
thosity here tonight TO have been ef-
fected through the sale OF their stock.
agsregsting a half interest IN stlls club.
TO Joseph Lannln. Long island real
estate man. for upwards OF s2eo0oo. On
December 10 Il is said. the formal trans.
Ter VIII be effected and new officers
elected. 80 ~.
the other hslf OF the stock Is owned
by General Charles u. Taylor ana M.
son. John !. Taylor, and the probability
that John l. Tayler win be elected TO
the clubs presidency. an office from
which he retired In 1911. is indicated.
Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
HOLOVTCHINER is TO QUIT
Announces Intention to Retire from
Presidency Of School Board.
WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE
Position Interferes Too Mach with
His Private business and lie
Cannot Afford 90 Pat In
Time Any Longer.

Dr. f. Holovtchiner. president OF tho
Board OF Education. In a statement Is
sued Monday, announced his Intention to
retire from the presidency OF the, board
IN January He was elected last fall for
. three-year team on the board and will
continue to serve on H.
..-Followlng 10 the DOCTORS statement:
''The duties OF the presidency OF. the
Board OF Education have TO certain
extent interfered with my private busi-
ness and as 1 cannot afford 70 continue
10 sacrifice 90 much Of my time TO the
public interests. l determined some time
ago. ani have so announced 20 my fel-
low members OF the board. that would
not be candidate for reelection.
Il will support any good man for the
presidency ana as member of the board
win always IN the future. as In the past
work for the benefit OF the school system
Of Omaha. which Is sacred 10 me-"
Means Reorganization.
This announcement follows the state
ment that Vice Preeident j.. l.. Jacob
con would resign from the board. With
Dr. .,Heiovtchiner's retirement frona the
presidency, this win mean complete
reorganization thereof ats.s., :. -
Dr. Holoytchiner'a, opponents ON tho
board had started campaign, for c. r,
Walker for president. and Holovtchiner.
who appointed Walker chairman OF the
important finance committee. has ex-
Dressed his inclination TO support him
II the january election
Wfli Ahsndon Campaign.
The doctcr's position on The presidential
question has. TO a great extent. disrupted
the plans n his oppchenfe and win mean
f''s aband6nniehtao the stern campalsn
they had arrsnsed against him. II wiil
Also tend 70 create a greater degree OF
harmony than has blessed the board for
many r,so1,sa ~ = -
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
FORMER MEDICAL DIRECTOR
OF THE NAVY Is DEAD

AMHERST. n. II. Dec. Rear Ad.
miral John Howe Clerk former medical
director OF the navy. died here today fron
paralysis. He was u, years old. DR.
Clark was graduated from Dartmouth
Medical school in 1881 and entered the
navy In 1871 as surgeon. In lSS he was
appointed medical director and president
Of the naval examining board.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
REBELS HUNT FoR CASTRO
German Consult Denies Report FuEi-
tive Is Sheltered by Him.

OrEs""a SCnnuht brHNch HcPOrt FuEt-
tive IL Sheltered by Him.
HERMoSILLO Mex. Dec. i.-General
Francisco Castro, who was federal COM
mender In Juarez before the recent m
surgent victory, ls a refugee In the home
of Max Weber, German consul at Juarez,
said report received today by General
Carranxa from General Francisco villa
General villa asked Carranza what ac-
tion he should take with regard TO Castro
General Carranza answered that villa
should make a request on the German
consul for the delivery OF the federal
officer on the ground that he had been
guilty Of offenses against the public
peace and tranquility.
villa reported that he had placed a
close guard around German Consul Web
er's house 20 prevent the escape OF the
federal commander.
JUAREz. Dec. MAX Weber, the
German consul. today denied that Gem
eral Francisco Castro former federal
commander, was a refugee In the consuI's
home IN Juarez
II have not seen Castro since tho day
before the fight. more than two weeks
ago." said Weber. Nor do know where
he is hiding"
Castro disappeared the morning villa
surprised the federal forces at Juarez
and took the town.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Hundred Thirty-Five
Hunters Are Killed

CHICAGO. Dec. The hunting season,
which ended today. cost 1s5 lives. In
twenty-one states, according to tabu-
iation made here. In addition. 1t0 per-
sons were injured. several OF them fat
ally. ~ Il
II was estimated that 5000 hunters
were IN the field In Michigan and Wis
consin alone. ana with the, thousands
who took the trail In Minnesota. Maine
and New York. the total was placed at
more than 10000.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Kings Cousin Drops
Bombs Upon MOOrs
from an Aeroplane

TETUAN, morocco. Dec. IA daring
seroplane reconnaissance was carried out
today by Prince Alfonso. cousin OF the
king Of Spain. Accompanied by Co.onel
Niven, he flew from Tetuan to Arizila,
over route infested by Aoors The two
aviators hovered for some time over tho
enemy's position. their aeroplane being
a target for sharp shooters. The aviators
several times had narrow escapes. They
replied to the fulisade by dropping bombs
into the Moors encampment.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
JAIL SENTENCES PROPOSED
FOR TRUST LAW VI0lAT0RS

WASHINGTON. Dec. i-Jall sentences
sherman law are proposed In an amend
ment introduced by Representative Henry
which also would declare illegal any ad-
vice 20 restrain trade, manipulate prices.
prevent competition or fix standards for
controlling prices. Organizations not con-
Quoted for profit and agricultural pro-
ducts In the hands OF producers would be
exempt
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
A SALE OF SILK HOSIERY
is COMING SOON

March q when the Easter Sunday tor
nado ripped a path across Omaha and
she YVES injured at the time. but after
ward recovered at local hospital.
she was born in Clark county. Indiana.
and came to Omaha twenty-elght years
ago Besides her two sons. one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Mary Denny, survives.
The funeral will be held Tuesday morn
ing at ST. Cecelia's church at O'Clock.
Father ID. r. Harrington will conduct
the services and interment viii be In
Holy sepulcher cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
HYMENEAL
Pierson-AIiison.

TEKAAtAH. Reb.. Dec. i.--(special.)-
John n. Pierson OF Union. a banker.
who is well known over the state. and
Miss Eva b. Allison OF Plattsmouth
were married on Tuesday last. The we'd
ding was at the home Of the brides
mother. Mrs. Mary n. Allison. in Platts-
mouth. The groom was formely IN the
banking business at York and Tecumseh
The bride has been principal OF the high
school at Union. Mr.. and Mrs. Pierson
are now away on wedding trip. but
they viii be at home at Union on
January I.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
New Mexico Needs
New Revenue Law

SANTA FE, N. NJ. Dea i,-with the
ffst tw6 years Of statehood. for New
Mexico drawing TO close. the state IL
sonfrontsd with serious financial situa-
lion due primarily to the reaajustment
nade necessary in tho change from a
'erritoriai form Of government
Though two sessions OF the legislature
have been held sidce the organisation OF
The state government IN 1911. a special
session and regular session. third
session now u being talked OF to pass
an adequate revenue and taxation law to
provide funds for the payment OF the
states bills. including saIaries OF officials.
Interest on bonds. and interest on the
state debt.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
One Dose Relieves
a Cold--No Quinine
'Pape's Gold Com pound"
makes you feel fine at once
Don't stay stuffed-upl
Take it now.

dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe mis-
cry and break up a severe cold either in
the head, chest, body or limbs-
II promptly opens eiogged-up nostrils
and air passages in the head. stops nasty
discharge or nose running. relieves sick
headache. dullness, fsverishness. sore
throat, sReexing, soreness ana stiffness
Don't stay stuffed-upl QUIT blowing
and snuffiingl Ease your thrObblnS head
NOthins slss IN the world gives such
prompt relief a. "Pape's Cold Com
pound" which costs only = cents Al any
drug store II acts without Assistanes
tastes nice. causes ne ineoagenisnee- Be
msnl
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
MRS. ELIzABETH MURPHY
IS DEAD OF HEARTFAILURE

Mrs Elisabeth Murphy. mother OF De-
tective Frank Murphy and Officer Will
lam Murphy OF the Omaha police DEPART
inent, died at SIS O'Clock Sunday morn
Ing Of heart failure. she was n years
Of ago and a widow. her husband having
died nine years ago. Death occurred At
hes honef $50 Howard street. while both
OF her sons were at work.
Mrs. Murphy was It home alone on
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
LAB0RER ASKS PRIVILEGE
TO SOBER UP IN LOCAL JAIL

Ed Archer, laborer, residing at a
Douglas street lodging house, appeared
at police headquarters and asked TO be
locked up for, several days until he thor
oughly recovered from the effects OF a
protracted spree" His request was
granted.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
An Quiet An schenecaady.

SCHENECTADY. n. ". Dec L.
Normal conditions prevail today IN and
about the big plant Of the General Eiec.
tric company. Practically all OF the It.0Oa
strikers who walked out last Tuesday
returned TO their benches this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
DEATH RECORD

Charles n. Remingtsn.
wArERrowN. n. T.. Dec. L-charles
n Remington a pioneer manufacture
OF news print paper, died here today.
aged - years.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02

from stomach. liver and kidney trouble
Is made when sc box OF Dr. Kings
New Discovery Is bought Why suffer?
For sale by your druggist.-Advertise
ment
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Black is Very Fashionable for
Suits and Gowns

Fabrics must, however, be fine and draped
gracefully in order to secure the correct effect.
We call attention to the following, which
answers every requirement.: Silk and wool
poplins with brocades to match, crepe de chimes,
epongee and meteor poplins. Considered one
Of the handsomest fabrics for drapes this season.
Black and colors.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
Cotton Market.

NEW YORK. Dec. l-cOTTON-Fu-
lures closed steady; December. 1a.i4c
January, lSe; March. Is lie: May, Is.0gc /;
July 8e; spot, steady; middling, Is SOC
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
A Pleasant Surprise

= EIENNNuN UuEUEI1I
follows the fiFst dose Of DIR. Kings New
Life Pulls. the painless regulators that
strengthen YOU Guaranteed sc For
sale by your druggist.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-02
10 Care = Cola An On. nv

Take Laxative BromO ouinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money n II falls 70
cure. y w. Groves signature on each
box. &c.
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Kill Cdtarrh Germ
Use Booths HyOmei

Try the sure and most effective way
to reach the raw. tender innamed mu-
eous membrane infested with catarrh
germs-use Hyomei You breathe it
no stomach dosing.
If you suffer from raising of mucous
frequent sneezing, husky voice, dis
charge from the nose, droppings in the
throat or any other symptoms of ca
tarrh-breathe the germ-destroying
air of Hyomei. 1t acts directly on
the inhamed membranes, destroying
the disease germs in the nose throat
and lungs and giving quick and per
manent relief or money refunded by
G. R. Fogg.
The complete outfit, including peck
ct inhaler and bottle of liquid, costs
S1.00. Extra bottle of liquid if later
needed, 30 cents. 2w51
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FAREWELL RECEPTION
Given by the nlVersaIist Ladies' Sat
urday Afternoon to Mrs. ". II. &.
Estes

A party Of ladies' gathered Saturday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. 3 A.
Sawyer to tender a farewell reception
70 Mrs. W r. c. Estes, Who with Col
Estes has since then departed for u
visit to Washington. b. {. and points
Of interest in the South. They viii
probably be away until April
Those in attendance were adherents
Of the Universalist faith Of which Mrs
Estes is an ardent supporter and the
hours were spent socially. Readings
were given by Mrs. c. Y. Richards.
Mrs. Clarence Man ter and Mrs Annie
r. Fish, and there was chorus music
with Airs. Manter atathe piano. \
delicious lunch was served at about
O'Clock, twenty-four covers being
laid.
During the afternoon. Mrs. Estes
charmingly voiced her pleasure at the
thoughtfulness Of the ladies in giving
her such pleasant afternoon, while
those in attendance we're quite as
gracious in wishing her a pleasant
journey to the Southland. The
handsome bouquet of crysanthemums
which had graccd the table during the
lunch was sent to Mrs Mary Y. Var
ney president of the Uniyersalist Mis-
sion Cirlce. who was unable to be
present owing TO illness.
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TOWN IMPROVEMENT
SOCIETY
Continued Study of Pacific Coast
States at Regular Meeting Friday
Afternoon

The meeting of the Town Improve
ment Society on Friday afternoon
Dec 9th, proved of exceptional inter
est. The members were received by
Mrs. Lulu Rowell and Mrs Mae Bacon
The program for the afternoon I'M
der the direction of Miss Gertrude
Weston, opened with a piano solo by
Miss Dorothy Day. a carefully pre-
pared paper The Struggle for the
Possession of Oregon Territory" was
given by Mrs. Nettie W. Paddock. "The
Great Fur Trading Companies" anoth-
er interesting article was presented
by Miss Weston. Following this Mrs
Mary Burns in a very charming man
ner read a story The Luck of Roar
ing Camp. a most cntertanisg pa
per California Mining Days" was then
read by Miss Weston and a delightful
reading was given by Miss Gwendolyn
Nelson Miss Nelson responding to an
encore.
Another pleasing piano solo by Miss
Day followed this reading. The last
paper of the afternoon entitled "The
Christmas Spirit or the Christmas
Gift" was given by Mrs. Alice Baker
The next meeting will occur Dec
18th in the Library Parlors at the
usual hour.
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Resolutions of Respect

Whereas. the Heavenly Father in his
infinite wisdom, hath in mysterious
providence. removed from our midst
our esteemed Brother Burleigh Chase.
Resolved. That we. as members of
Canaan Grange No 239 Patrons OF
Husbandry. are saddened by this prov
idence.
Resolved. That our Charter be drap-
ed in mourning for 80 days, and these
resolutions placed upon our records
also sent to The Independent-Repo
for publication and copy sent to the
Borrowing family.
Canaan, Me, Dec. Is. 1913.
SUSIE f. JEWELL,
GERTRUDE b. MOODY,
OLA A. MAXFIELD
Committee on Resolutions.
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County News
FAIRFIELD CENTER

Mrs. Lizzie Jordan and son of Oak
land were callers at George Cannon 5
Sunday.
Mrs. Lydia Otis arrived home from
Corinna Tuesday
Mrs Martha Taylor visited last
week her old neighbors and friends at
Norrdgewock.
Mrs. Eliza Morrow entertained Mrs.
Reed and Mrs Garland of Oakland last
Wednesday.
w r. Morrow killed pig last week,
nine months old, that weighed 315
pounds.
Mrs. Eliza Gray Tibbetts, wife of
Vim. II. Tibbetts died Monday a. m,
Dec. 18th. She was a great sufferer.
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tional reputation came to Skowhegan
through the efforts of his friend Dr..
George Otis Smith of Washington, d.
C.. whom he mentioned in the highest
terms of praise in connection with the
[. 5. Geological Survey during the
evening. together with the co-opera-
ton OF the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

We want an agent in every locality
to receive subscriptions for the indie
Liberal terms. Can
aid you in such way that you cannot
fail to be successful. Write for
particulars.
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DIED IN TURNER
Formerly Lived in SkoNhegan for
Many Years


The remains of stephen Graham
were brought here Saturday from
Turner where his death had occurred
at the home Of his nephew and were
inferred in the South Side Cemetery.
The deceased was for many years a
resident of Skowhegan, his trade hay-
ing been that of a painter. His wifi
died four years ago and following her
demise he removed to the town where
his death occurred. The funeral was
held in Turner His age was s.
years.
The body was accompanied to Skow-
hogan by his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude
A. Humphrey.
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For any itching skin trouble. piles
eczema. salt rheum. hives. itch. scald
head, herpes, scahics, Doan's Ointment
is highly recommended soc a box at
all stores.