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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
ECZEMA ON ENTIRE SCALP

r. +. D. No. 2, Sunfield, Mich.-"I
was troubled with eczema. 1t began
with a sore on the top OF the scalp,
broke out as a pimple and grew larger
until 1t was a large red spot with q
crust or scab over it. This became
larger finally covering the entire scalp
and spread to different parts Of the
body. the limbs and back and in the
ears. These sores grew larger. grad
ually until some We're as large as q
quarter of a dollar. They would itch
and il scratched they would bleed and
smart. The clothing would irritate
them at night when it was being re-
moved causing them to itch and smart
SO / could not sleep. A watery fluid
would run from them. My scalp be-
came covered with a scale and when
the hair was raised up it would raise
this scale; the hair was coming out
terribly.
Il treated about six months and got
no relief and after using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment with two applica-
tons we could notice a great differ
nee. It began to get better right
away In a months time / was COM
pletely cured" (Signed) Mrs. Bertha
Underwood, Jan. 8, 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post.
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. ADV.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
No Rest No Peace

There's no rest and but little peace
for a person whose kidneys are out OF
order.
Lame in the morning. suffering cricks
in the back and sharp stabs Of pain
with every sudden strain, the day is
Just one round of pain and trouble.
1t would be strange if all-day back
ache did not wear on the temper, but
It is not only on that account that
people who suffer with weak kidneys
are nervous, cross and irritable.
Uric acid is poison to the nerves,
and when the kidneys are not working
well, this acid collects in the blood
and works upon the nerves. causing
headache, dizziness, languor, an In
cllnation to worry over %trifles, and q
suspicious, short temper.
Rheumatic pain. neuralgia, sciatica,
lumbago, neuritis and gravel are fur
Their steps in uric acid poisoning.
Don't neglect kidney weakness. An
aching back, with unnatural passages
OF the kidney secretions. is cause
enough to suspect the kidneys. Use
Doan's Kidney Pills, a remedy which
has been used for years, the world
over, for weak kidneys, backache, ir-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
YOUTH WAS A LITTLE BITTER
Urcie's Quite Natural Desire Did Not
Seem to Him to BE Altogether
Reasonable.

Howard is quite a spend.hrift. His
only living relative Is an old uncle
who Is not; and there are other differ
enccs between Howard and his un
Gle. saye the Cleveland Plain Dealer
However, one day not long ago our
young hero more or less %difidently ap
preached his %avuncular relative with
the intimation that it would be a
graceful thing for the old chap to
loosen up.
Young man." said the uncle. you
are a spendthrift. If l had money !
would not give it to you. But l have
no money. You seem to think | have
a treasure hidden away somewhere.
Get rid of that notion. I have saved
up a sum large enough to bury me de.
Gently when | die, and that is all
Now, get OUT"
A friend Of Howard asked him a lit
tie later In the day why he looked so
thoughtful.
Il was just wondering" he said,
where that old fellow got the idea
that he ought to be buried decently.''
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
LAID UP IN e
Ccve Up Al Hope Of Recovery

Mrs. Frank L. Mann. 1000 w. Main Sc.
Vermillion. s. Oak, says: When 1 nao
six years old l had diptheria and i lain
my kidneys and bladder very weak. FTMa
that time until I was seventeen years old
| had kidney weakness, but as I got
didn't however. and as time passed ! -
worse. My feet and limbs were terribly
swollen and l couldn't wear my sb5<e,
My back was SO stiff l could hardly bead
over and l was laid up in bed foy g7sr =
month. l lost much weight and in spstD
Of the doctors medicine. | didn't 1~nr1cTe.
Dizzy spells came over me and my saEfb
affected. Finally I gave UP tho dnc-
tors in despair and life certainly looked
blue. I didn't think I would ever b 1eI3
again. When everything else had taslua,
q friend urged me to try Doan's Ktaney
Pills and / did. After l took the fsEx1
box. I noticed Improvement and gradual.
~ the ailments left me. l picked mp IN
weight and strength and by the trns !
had used eight boxes OF Doan's kidney
sign Of kidney trouble SINCE"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
WOULDN'T TRUST THE GATOR
Darkey Had by No Means Lost His
Faith, But He Was Just a Little
Apprehensive.

Bishop Mcdowell tells a story abou,
a southern baptism. A colored preach
err was dipping his converts in the wa
tiers OF a tropical stream when one old
darkey saw a crocodile summing him.
self on the oppsite bank. When his
turf came to be immersed he drew
back, casting terror-stricken eyes at
the sleeping saurian.
whats de mattah wild yo'. brud
der" said the parson; "yo' all ain't
skeered o dat dar gator, is yo'?"
The darkey admitted frankly that
he was.
Don yo' all member de story oh
Jonah an de whale, an how de whale
dun spit up Jonah on de shoah?"
Yes, pass0n. All members erbout
Jonah. But dat whale dun hab a con
science. Dat gator looks lax he might
go to sleep an fergit all erbout me-
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Is Typhoid Conquered2

Vaccination to prevent smallpox Is
so general in this country and has
been SO effective in abolishing what
was formerly one Of the most destruc-
tive scourges Of the human race that
nearly everybody except the small
number Of people whose temperament
predisposes them to take the other
side" accepts it as a matter of course
and recognizes in 1t one Of the great
est blessings conferred by modern
medical advancement. But typhoid
vaccination is somewhat comparative
~ new, with which the public as a
whole is not familiar. Yet it will be
we'll for the public to take heed Of the
results that have been obtained by its
use In the United States army
Cleveland Leader.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Queer Ennuah Duty.

Americans will be interested to
know that from 1860 1t has been Gus.
tomary to take a duty as one of the
hereditary customs of the crown. In
1860 there was a duty of eight peace
a gallon on all the tea liquor sold in
all coffee h~ouses-a great inconveni-
ence to tea drinkers, because it was
surveyed only twice a day by the e
else officers, and SO could only be
brewed twice q day.-LOndon Mail.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Between the Acts.

Sir said the mar in the orchestra
chair, in passing to and fro you have
ruined my silk hat
Il cannot help that, SIR said the
other. IF you had gone out between
the acts yourself your hat would not
have suffered!'-Puck.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Fi0ures Weddina Cost.

Topeka, Kan.-Marriages cost $685.
600 in Kansas in 1913. with no allow
ance for trimmings. The estimate al
lows $3.50 license fee and a SIS fee for
the ceremony for each of the 1900
weddings. At q ratio OF six marriages
to one divorce. the latter costs sl35,.
600 IN the same period.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Buried Mare in Yard.

South Norwalk. Conn.-Mrs. Sarah
l.. Davenport buried her pet mare.
Nancy, In her front yard. Eeighbors
objected. but 80 dogs drove the health
oficer away.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

A mother never disturbs the slum
beers OF her second baby to see il its
eyes have changed color.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
The Sequence.

Just as we were wondering where
the money for a feed was to come
from Billy Smith, who always has his
pockets full, blew in"
We'll. what happened?'
"A blowout"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

regular kidney action and uric ak10
trouble. Thousands Of grateful recDnr
mendations throughout the county
prove their worth.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

DR.. Picrce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
20 years ago. The. regulate and invigorate,
stomach. liver and bowels. Sugar-coated
tiny granules. Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

They stop the tickle-Dean's Mentho
lated Cough Drops stop coughs by stop
ping the cause-G at Drug Stores.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Dodginq.

will you give me your name,
please?'
Pardon me, miss, but this isn't
leap year"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

Putnam Fadeless Dyes will last I'm
I'll the goods wear out. Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

Platonic love never tempted a fellow
to treat her to lobster salad and fzz
drinks.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

Astonishing Tobacco Remedy Guaranteed
70 instantly remove taste for cigarettes or Tobacco
In any form. or money cheerfully refunded. Sent
sc and receive wonderful remedy by return mail
ADDRESS Dssk 4, TeAoees lleaase C.. Wiehtla, Aansas.-Ads
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

The old toper's pack Of trouble 1
always full and stopping over.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

In addition to the love OF money
there are the queer ways we have of
getting rid Of it.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Spanked; Commits Suicide.

Spanked; Commits Suicide.
Springfield. nl.-Because lie had
been spanked. Garland Shepheit. tx.
teen. committed suicide It his hoi:.. in
Vernon
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
!. Only Ono "BROMO OUININE,,

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININR Look fol
the signature Of n. w GROVE. Cures q Cold in Ons
Day, Cures Grip IN Two Days. Csc.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
Her Preference

What kind Of q cut do you prefer
in meat?"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06
GREENHOUSE

D1oMx FaAa. q. Growers and shippers Of CT
eIDwss, PiaaNG, Bulhs, Seede, etc. Flora designs
bor any OceAA&oa ~ short notice. Specials tten-
6a00 gives 0alls 1a1ephOne q Telegraph 0raeze.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-02-06

"A cut price. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
SOUTHERN BRINGS on SUIT.
In Order TO Settle 81 900 on Widow
Railroad fad Itself Sued.

Charlottesville, Va. May 20.-A
very unusual law SUI was docketcd
and heard in the Corporation Court
Saturday. Tie action was brought
through the generosity Of the South
crn Railway, which, while in no wise
he'd responsible for the death OF the
hate ". l.. Bishop, Of this city, de-
sired to show It's appreciation Of INN
while in its employment. Mr.. Bish-
op, who was for many years ticket
agent at Union station, was struck
by train at a crossing near the
depot several months ago and sus-
tanned such severe injuries that his
death resulted. In order gC! settle
the sum of $1,00G upon Mrs. Bishop
the railway company had an indIct'
ment prepared, ard the| case was
duly tried before a Jury. the de'
. ferdant pleading guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
on HONEYMOON CRUISE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Astor Visit Hampton
Roads in Yacht Mona.

Norfolk, Va. May 2O.-The big
steam yacht Noma. belonGing to Vim
cent AStor and with Mr.. Astor and
his bride, formerly Miss Helen Dins
more Huntington on board, which ar
rived in Hampton Roads Sunday night
proceeded up the James river Monday
1t is reported that Mr.. Aston contem.
plates purchasing country estate o:
the James. The purscr Of the y&chj
came to Norfolk Monday morning an
reported that everybody on the zach;
was well.
'Wcstover," which Mr.. Astor is sa,
10 contemplate purchasing is locates
on the James River below City Point
and Is owned by Mrs. Clarence Ram
say. The estate is said to have abou
10000 acres, and is said to be held
100000. The report that Mr.. and
Mrs. Aston were going to Westover
va" iSppI SSsI ~ ~ cttUlltOuS
Richmond. and it was said that the
Astors are expected to visit Lower
Brandon. the old Harrison home, op-
poSite WeStover, famed for its OLD time
furniture and old paintings. Aston
once visited Westover as guests at .
house party and was taken to Lower
Brandon. which he is said to have ad
mired very much.
Mr.. Astor has made number OIL
visits to Norfolk in the yacht. His
father, the late John Jacob Astor. who
was lost on the Titanic. visited Nor.
folk aboard the Norma with his young
wife. formerly Miss Force. on theil
honeymoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
laRHilllaadllHAhH
7 NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION :
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS HlIIE
AHilllHHIE[liII EEIH[ Observation-Disclosures
LATE COLONEL ELLETT.
Sketch Of Career of Prominent Fir-
GINA Lawyer.

Richmond, May 2D.-Colonei laZe
wen Elicit, for many years prom
ineut member OF the Richmond Bar
anil ut one time a member Of Con-
gusss from this district, who Died
Monday night at the home Of ms
daughter, Mrs. Sprinkle Smith, near
Charleston, S. c.
Colonel Elicit was elected to Con-
oress in 1894. succeeding George D.
Wise He remained in Washington
only one term, being succeeded by
Cantain John Lamb, who went IN
~, the free silver issue IN 1896.
Later Colonel Elicit reimqurShea
his law pra.tice and became engaged
in large promotion enterprises, with
Headquarters in New York, one OF
them taking him to South America,
whore he remained for some time.
I'm recent years his health sustained
:, general breakdown, and for some
months past he had been at the
home Of his daughter in South Caro-
:lina. His death was not unexpected,
although comparatively few Of his
old friends here we're aware Of his
illness.
For a number Of years Colonel Ell
lett evinced deep interest i'm mill
taqy affairs and attained the rank
of colonel.
He possessed powerful physique
and was cf commanding appearance.
Colonel Elicit was born In Rich
mond in 1856, being the son OF the
lote Andrew L. Elicit, of the large
dry goods firm Of Elicit, Waller
Drewry & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
NO REASON FOR MURDER.
Luther Mccall, of, Charlotte, Says
He "HaF TO; mil Afford
Billings.

Danvilae, Va, aSiays> 2o.-Luther
Mccall, of Charlotte, who shot and
killed Afford Billings at Schoolfield,
suburb of Danwille,, Saturday night
has so ifas made no statement as 10
why he committed the murder. Inc
prisoner Says he is waiting funds
from home to secure lawyer pe1ofe
he talks for the pubic.
II had to do it, was the only
statement he has yet made to the
police. The murder was apparently
one of the most coid-b!ooded IN the
history Of the State.
Billings was standing outside a
restaurant talking to several men
when Mccall walked up to within
close range of him and deliberately
began firing with q pistol, crying as
he first pulled the trigger, "D---
you, you don't think Iii kill you, 40
you?"
Billings was not given time 10 an
swer for Mccall pllled the trigger
Of the revolver and a bullet from
.32-cabibre Colt entered the mans
stomach above the right hip bone,
t,aversed the intestines and could be
seen on the inside Of the skin on the
lcfC-hand side of the man. Billings
did not speak a word, but turned and
walked away. As he did so Mccall
so say the witnesses, fired at hrm
again, this time at twenty PAGES and
the bali entered Billings right elbow
and shattered the bone. This time a
rroan escaped the lips of the wound :
ed man but he did not fall but walk
cd fifty yards a little unSteadily then
suddenly collapsed. At the first
shot the little crowd Of spectators
had made for cover. where they
watched the subsequent Incidents.
Seeing Billings fall, Mccall turned
and shouted over his shoulder to
the diving man: "Now get your gun
and your friends" and with that he
divcd through the opening Of the res
taurant ard out of the door and
Hoped away through the under
growth towards North Carolina.
In i diving statement Billings de-
MED knowing why he had been as
saulted by. McCaR. The latter ran
into swamp where he took refuge
and only surrounded when surround,
cd lU Il posse 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20

execution and rccordation Of the &ii.-
deed Of trust or mortgage, and wl'rr
Fifth. Any other matter or q
which the said special commlssi' "..
may deem pertinent, or which any
part to this cause may require g.
said Special Commissioner to report
Sixth. The saif Special Commits
sioner before proceeding to execute
this decree shall give thirty days no.
ticc of the time and place of the exc
cution thereof by publication in The
Alexandria Gazette.
And at the time and place named
and at such adjournmcnts as may be
then or thcreafter haj3;. the parties
to this cause and all others interest
ed therein are directed TO appear ana
submit testimony relative to such
claims, or to such other matters or
things as may be desired to have pre-
scented to the court in this cause.
H. NOEL GARNER,
% BOD. Special Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
UNKNOWN MAN MURDERED,
Initials wv. NJ. c." and Laundry
Mark Elk" Only Means of
Identity

LNnchburg, Va, May 20.-A post
morten examination by DR.. }. A.
NIerriwcather on the body Of am cl-
derN nan found Sunday near AL
bert, Bedford county, has developed
the fact that he was victim oil
murder, several 'buliet holes IN the
back of the head and a knife wound
on the body give evidence Of foul
play.
4 coroner's inquest held late Mon
day went carefully into the mystery,
!S1s no light was thrown on the
matter. The body was buried hi al
unidentified grave near where II
was foul.d.
Sunday school literature and re-
il~ious tracts found near the scene
give the impression that the man
was a colpcrtor.. No one is missing
in this vicinity and the authorize;
have not the slightest clew to the
mans identity or how he was murd'
cred.
The corpse was first found lean
mo against tree in a secluded Spot
! in some woods on d bluff overlook
ing the river. The man had been deat
so long ii was impossible to identify
/ him. A collar found with the body
was size 16. and upon It were the in.
iatls, "W. NJ. c." and the laundry
mark "Elk.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
FEDERATION JOE CLUBS.
Many Topics to be Discussed and Re-
ports Made at Blacksburg
Meeting

B!acksburg, Va, May 20.-The sew
enth annual convention Of the Vir-
GINA Federation of Womenfs Clubs be-
gan here yesterday afternoon with
a large attendance. The sessions az.
being held in the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute auditorium.
Many matters are to be considered
by the federation delegates, among
tbs topics being methods to solve
problems relating to the work Of VA
mems clubs, the establishment Of a
coordinate college at the Universit,
Of Virginia, and child welfare.
Among the officers attending the
convention is Mrs. E. W. Howard. OF
Alexandria, first vice-president.
Mrs. Leadbeater, Of Alexandria
state chairman, Of civics, has charge
Of the sessions in civics. Miss II. \
Cummings, of Alexandria, chairman Of
history and literature. will conduct !;
round table discussion in those de-
partments.
Following the state meeting, there
will be held in Chicago, June 90, the
biennial meeting Of the General Fed.
GRAFTON Of Women's Clubs, to which
the Virginia Federation belongs. A
full delegation Of Virginia women will
attend
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
LUMBER MILL DESTROYED
Plant al WaYerly, Sussex County
Burns, Entailing Loss of $4,000.

Petersburg, Va, May 20 The big
lumber mill of the Gray Lumber Co..
at Waver!y Sussex county, was e,
strcycd by fire yesterday morning
shortly after midnight, and Il con
siderable quantity Of lumber finished
and unfinishcd-was burned.
1t is not learned how the fire ori%i
mated The machinery was practically
ruined and the damage is estimated Il:
between $4,000 and $4,000, without
insurance.
Other big fires in the vicinity a!
Waveg!y have occurrcG in recent
years. The fire this morning. how
ever, was the largest in the county il
long time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20

In the Circuit Court for the City of
Alexandria, Virginia.
Orrcn G.. Staples, who sues in his
own right is Il creditor. and as own.
= or df;bFhl5W feienran;ti1e EMERSON
Steam Pump Co.. and for ard on be-
half Of all creditors and bond hold
crs Of the sara defendant, The En-
erson Steam Pump Company, who
may come in and make themselves
parties to this suit and contribute to
the costs thereof.
Complainant-Ns.
The Emerson Steam Pump Com
panv. corporation: and the Unit
cd States Trust Co., of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, a corporation,
Trustees. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
TO Orren G. Staples, The Emerson
Steam Pump Company. 4 corporation.
the United States Trust Company, Of
the District Of Columbia, corpora
ton, Trustee, and to the creditors
and bondhoIders Of the Emerson
Steam Pump Company, corpora
ton; and ali other parties who may
be interested in this suit.
Take notice that | have fixed Tues
day. the 2n'i day Of June, 1914, at
10 o'clock A. NJ. at my Office, 1913 S.
ROYAL street, in the city Of Alexandria,
Virginia, as the time and place when
] will proceed 10 execute the decree
rendered on the 2lst day Of April,
1914, by the Circuit Court of the City
Of Alexandria, Virginia, in a certain
chancery cause therein depending,
wherein Orren G.. Staples, who sues,
etc, is the complainant; and the En-
erson Steam Pump Co. corporation
and the United States Trust Com
pany, of the District Of Columbia, a
corporation, Trustee, are the defend
ants: by the terms of which decree |
am directed to inquire, ascertain and
report to the said court upon the mat
tcrs following. to-wit:
First. All liens by dec of trust,
mortgage, judgments, or otherwise
upon the property, real, personal ana
mixed, of the defendant, The Emerson
Steam Pump Company, with respect
i've prioritics.
Second. The number and amount
of the bonds issued by the defendant, !
The Emerson Steam Pump Company, !
secured by the deed Of trust Of mort |
cage dated July 1st, 1907, exhibited
with the bill Of complaint in this
cause, and the number and amount ,
of said bonds negotiated or sold by
the sail! defendant and by whom the
same are now owned and held respect
iyelv. and the amount Of the interest
nature, and past due upon the said
hords respectively. and the present
owners and holders Of the coupons
the accrued and past due
interest upon said bonds respectively.
Tint. All creditors of the said de-
PENDANT, The Emerson Steam Pump
Company, and the amount of their
claims respectively. whether secured
Or unsecured, ana the order of their
Fourth. All the estate, real, person
n and mixed Of the said defendant,
Tie Emerson Steam? Pump Company,
| description thereof, it's location,
whether in the State Of Virginia or
elsewhere: and all notes, bills, accept
lrccs. chooses in action and accounts
'eceivabIe Of the said defendant, arc
n whose possession the same are
,eld. ard BIZ whom the came is owing.
o the said defendant, including al!
property, real, personal or mixed, ac-
luired by the said defendant to ths F
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-20
These l;ttlc toes
had "GETS.ITn
These little toes
had none.

goodbye Johnnie. You apply
"GEiS-lT' in two seconis-no fuss
ing with plasters that don't stay put.
with Salves that make corns pull
and make the toe beefy and raw. with
knives, scissors, razors and diggers
that make corns grow faster and that
may cause blood poison from corn
cutting and corn-bieeding. GETS
IT. shrive!s up the corns, they come
right eff. That's the new principle.
It's just common sense. No more
corn-pains. "GETS-IT" is safe. and
never hurts the flesh. Get rid Of corrs
and calluses.
"GETS-IT" is sold at Csc a bottle
by all druggists, or sent direct if you
wish. from f. Lawrence G Co, Chi
caeo.