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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
AERIAL MAIL.
COMES ON TRAIN
chieaao's First Sky Mailman Falls to
Follow Out Schedule and
Sends Pouch by
Railroad.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Chicago's first
airplane mail reached the city today
by train.
When Aviator A. e. Johnson, who
took up the second lap of the trip at
Bellefont, Pa, arrives here today. he
will return Immediately with east
bound mail, according to Oliver J..
Sproul, divisional superintendent of
air mail service.
A broken propeller compelled Avia-
tor Ebersole to abandon his proposed
trip east yesterday. He will leave
here at 8 a. NJ, tomorrow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
BOLSHEVIK FORCES ADVANCE
ON WIDE RUSSIAN 'FRONT.'

is indicated in recent dispatches.|
This is Particularly true in the bor-)
der states where the Germans are
withdrawing. AS a result of this]
situation, the allied policy regarding
Russian operations is becoming more|
important. Contrary views are held
by allied military experts and civil
ian groups concerning the course the
allies are to pursue. They range|
from extension Of the military effort|
to crush the bolsheviki to complete
withdrawal from Russia.
The situation in Siberia also Is
becoming more unstable as miIitarY
chiefs succeed each other in chaotic
fashion. Conditions in nortnern Rus{
sia are somewhat screened by a vel
of silence. but the allied operation{
there appear TO have been practical
ly stabilized. The one thing thai
seems certain is that there will b
no extension or change in the preS
ent policy until the allied attitud(
and plans regarding Russia are NOR
fully explained at the peace confel
ence.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
lristmas Roll Call is Piling
Up Membership by Hun
dreds, Thousands and
Millions.
IOWA AGAIN LEADING
One County Of This state Attracts
Attention by Enrolling $4,000
Names Before Monday
Night.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-'The
greatest mother in the world" Is
drawing people throughout the Unit
ed States to her Red Cross family.
Reports reaching Red Cross head
quarters today show that the public
is responding nobly to the Christmas
membership appeal.
Many of the cities in the middle
and far west are practically closed
because of the influenza epidemic,
yet the work is going right ahead.
The Atlantic division comprising, the
states OF New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut has enrolled. 1,790.000
members. The great lakes division
has 729.915 members; the Pennsyl-
Delaware division 225,345, with
many chapters yet to be heard from ;
the western division has more than
100000; the northwestern. 100000;
the southern division 129,3S3; the
Rocky Mountain division 43,S41. while
one county in Iowa-Webster-h
registered $4,000 before Monday
night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
COAL. BINS FULL
FOR WINTER
November Report and December Pre-.
diction Shows Fuel Situa-
ton to Be First
Class.

[United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Either the
coal bins throughout the country are
filled or Mr. Consumer does not an
ticipate hard winter.
This was the conclusion drawn in
the November report and the Decem-
Der prediction Of the coal situation
made by Hale Holden, regional di.
rector of the central western division
to Director General McAdoo.
"The coal situation in Illinois, In
diana, Iowa, Colorado, Utah and
Wyoming fields has been very easy
during November from transporta-
ton standpoint" reads the report.
"The car supply was ample and
shows the least loading since last
June"
The decrease was primarily due to
lack Of market, Holden said. He be-
lieved there would be very little
change in December and the use of
storage coal will result in continued
light shipments.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
TOMMIE COMES
MARCHING HOME
London Goes Wild In Ovation to Brit
ish Army Chiefs, Who Ar
rive From the
Front.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON. Dec. 19.-Hundreds OF
thousands OF persons Joined in ire
mendous ovation to the British army
chiefs, who arrived here this afternoon
to visit King George.
When Field Marshall Haig, accom-
panied by Generals Rawlinson, Plu-
mer, Byng, Birdwood and Horne, left
the train at Charing Cross station,
they were surrounded by a caeering,
yelling, mass of humanity that blocked
their progress to the waiting automo-
biles. Many American soldiers and
sailors participated in the demonstra-
tion.
The police finally cleared a way
and the famous military leaders start
ed on triumphal procession through
the Strand, Pail Mall and Picadilly to
buckingham palace. The streets were
decorated with allied flags. Accom-.
panying the military party were the
Duke Of Connaught, Premier Lloyd
George and other members Of the cab
met, who had met them at the station.
At the palace. Hig and his party
were guests OF the king at luncheon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
)DAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS 3279 NAMES

Sergeants:-
Raymond Convoy. New York, N. I.
Carl A. Eckert, PittSburg, Pa
William e. Turner, Boston. Mass.
Charles E. Clark. Washington, D. G.
Glenn Humphrey, Chillicothe. Mo.
John P. McElroy, New York, NY.
Joseph A. Mullin, Chester, Pa.
James S. Robbins, Madison, Wis.
Randolph Rogers, Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Jake B. Turnbow, Charlottesville,
Mo.
Corporals:-
Joseph Hagan, Scotland.
George w. Harrison, Gage, Okla.
John P. Hem, Aurora, Ill.
Leon H. Herbert, Perry. La
Merle T. Lewelling, Larned, Rans.
Henry Lynch. New York City.
Charles e. Sheppard, Armstrong,
Mo
Aler Jameson, Terrill, Tex.
Edward s. Knight, Millerstown. Pa.
Henry l.. Lamb, Worcester, Mass
Carlton A. Lower. Canastota, N. 4.
Charles Manfre, Kansas City, Mo.
Everett w. Maxwell, Cowley, Wyo.
Aaron d. Neff, York. Pa
John H. Robinson, Detroit, Mich.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

1--WE might be sending machinery
and tools to Russia, instead OF ma
chine guns" declared the News.
Russians in London are divided in
their opinions. Representatives of the
old regime are keen to see a big mill
tary demonstration Ny the allies car
ried out Moderates OF the type OF
Kerenslzy say they would welcome al
lied Intervention IL the Americans pre-
dominated. They declare no others
would be welcomed By the Russian
liberals.
General Hugene de s-iller, former
chief of staff Of the Fifth Russian ar
my on the east hont, who has gone to
Archangel to command the Russian
troops cooperating with the allies, es.,
timated that between 10000 and &c.,
600 men would be needed on the north
ern front and q similar force In the
Ukraine. He expressed the hope that
America would provide the bulk Of
these troops He believes winter is the
best season for operations, as sleds
can be used for transport, whereas
the spring mud would hamper move.
ments.
Wilson and clemsnoeau.
[By Robert ]. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Dec. 19.-President Wilson
and Premier Clemenceau began an
important conference at the Murat
palace, this morning. It is believed
closer understanding between
France and tho United States regard,
ing details Of the peace pact will be
reached.
At the conclusion of the confer
ence, the president was scheduled to
return Marshal Foch's call.
Miss Margaret Wilson, who is ex-i
pected to resume her tour of Ameri-
can military camps tomorrow, has
asked to be sent to the most isolated
localities. AS a result she probably
will sing in Gondecourt on Christ
mas day, while the president is adj
dressing the doughboys at American
headquarters.
League Of Nations.
TBy J. W. t. Mason. Written for the
United Press.l
NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-If the
league of nations is not created by
the peace conference, the United
States ultimately probably will bel
compelled in self defense to enter
into an international coalition to-
create balance of power favorable
to American interests.
A return to Americas former
policy of complete isolation from
European powers is impossible because
the United States now has in Ger
many a subtle and relentless Euro
fCnntinr1e5 m na1a 1N
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Winter Conditions Make Oppo,
sition Most Difficult for
People of Esthonia.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 19.-Bolshevik
forces are advancing into the former
Russian province of Esthonia, along a
wide front. the Esthonian war minis.
ter reported in a cable received hero
today The bolsheyiks, who are re-
inforced by Lettish troops, have
reached point twenty miles south
of Dorpat. After the Germans evacu-
ated Wesenberg on Friday. the
Esthonians also fell back from that
town The war minister said that
winter conditions contribute to the
difficulties of opposing the bolsheviki.
Calming Power.
LONDON. Dec. 19.-The bolsne
vih are gaining power In Russia il
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
BIG Y. M. G.. A.
CHRISTMAS
Peace Celebration to be Combined
With Holiday Festivities at
All Red Triangle
Points

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
PARIS, Dec. 19.-Christmas green's,
holly and Christmas trees are being
commandeered by the American Y.
M. G.. A. throughout France prepara-
tory to big Christmas peace cele-
bration in all Y. M. G. A. centers.
Hundreds of American girls and
American soldiers have been invited
to attend the Christmas party at the
Hotel Petrograd, the largest Y M. c.
A. hostess house in Paris.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
ed in Action, 70; Died of
Wounds, %; Wounded
Severely, 1893.

AsHlNGTON, Dec. 19.-The fol-
ug casualties are reported by the
uins general Of the American
s,itionary forces: Killed in action,
ueo OF wounds, %; died OF acct
ana other causes, s: died in air.
oscldent, 1; died of disease, "A;
Aueu sevrely, 1,033: wounded, de.
unetermined, 613; wounded
ny, s9S; missing in action, 22&
Killed in Action.
e'or Henry Root Hill, Quincy, Ill.
ESsderick W. Cobb, White Plains,
u'en B. Hutchcraft, Jr., Paris, N.
ftenants:-
ner E. shearman, Brooklyn. N. Y.
"soro Mack Alexander, Avalon,
A1usn a Oils. ChattanooSa, Tenn.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
War Projects Abandoned.

War Projects Abandoned.
! WASHINGTON. Doc. 19.-Abandon-
ment OF the following war projects
was ordered today:
F! Building plant for the reclamation
| of units at FL Paso, Texas, supply
depot; hospital for Omaha. Neb., and
the following projects at Camp Knox.
/ Ky, work on bridges No. and No. S
with some extension work on officers
training school. balloon school, re-
mount station, veterinary hospital;
laundry and refrigeration plant, con-
struction for training and labor bat
talions, uncompleted portions OF
reclamation and ordnance projects,
including road, sewer and similar con-
strucuons.
Sailing For Home.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The
transport George Washington sailed
from France December 15 for the Uni.
ted States with 331 officers, 3,461 en-
listed men, twenty civilians and three
ex-officers, the war department an
nounced today.
Included in this number was the en-
tire 139th field artillery; headQuar-
ters company batteries A., B., c., D.,
and E., OF the 137th field artillery;
S73 sick and wounded and not reQutr-
ins special attention, twenty tutercu-
/ losis cases and seventy-five bedridden
enlisted patients.
The George Washington was the
transport which carried the presiden-
tial party to Brest.
Others sailing were:
December II, Moccasin, sailed with
forty-three casual officers and seven
enlisted men; Hereoda sailed Decem-
Der II with fourteen officers and ten
mon; the Cartheoe sailed December
16 with seventy-four officers and
twenty five enlisted men: Sizeola sail
ed December 18 with flfty-one Off
GERS and nine enlisted men, and Bella
trix December l6 with one infantry Of
ficer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
With UnIoaded Revolver.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19-with an
unloaded revolver as his weapon.
Hans Sorensen, Danish sailor, held
up New York restaurant and al
most got away with 1t. He was ar
rested after a chase during which a
crowd attempted to lynch him. He
told the police ne read of the holdup
of the East Brooklyn Savings bank
and wanted &c send money to his
mother in Denmark.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
|cialist Sent From Utrecht to See What He
Can do for Former War Lord Exiled
in Holland Castle.
|P[ROR KARL AND FAMILY HAVE FLU.
bditions in Germany Still Muddled With
Street Fighting Reported After Prisons
are Emptied.

ed Press Leased Wire Service.]
IERoNGEN, Holland, Dec. 49,
FORMER kaiser has been confined
bed since Sunday as the result
chill and an affection of the ear,
Is learned today. A specialist
Utrecht is attending him.
FLU IN KARL'S FAMILY.
EMMA, Dec. 18.-(DeIayed)-
her Emperor Karl and his four
ren are still i'll with influenza.
condition Of the former is re-
ID to be serious.
Report Ebert Resigned.
IRIS, Dec. 19.--Le Journal says.
nderstands Chancellor Ebert has
Bned
krupp Director Arrested.
eSEN, Dec. 18.-(Delayed)-Herr
Isenberger, inventor of the long
e gun that shelled Paris, is one
be three leading directors of the
bp works. who have been arrest
y the soviets.
BoIsheviki Suppressed.
iSTERDAM, Dec. 18.- The
t,Haase government has sup
bed the bolshevik government at
Oeln. arresting members of the
kmen's and soldiers council, ac-
Ing to Berlin dispatch received
today.
German Republic.
FRLIN, Dec. 1S.-Delayed) The
bnal workmen's and soldiers
cils have received proposals that
German republic" elect a presi-
Sunday. Prompt action in this
sction, It is pointed out, is neces-
to give the allies guarantees
Germany will have a responsible
rnment when the peace confer
begins.
Street Fighting.
pPENHAGEN, Dec. 19.-Street
ang is reported in Danzig. The
ary and civil prisons there are
to have been opened.
Paderewski Aroused.
fRlS. Dec. 19.-Jan Paderewski
gone to Poland on a British
eship to rally his countrymen
fst the invading bolshevik army.
Demands Trial Of Kaiser.
EhLiN, Dec. 18.-CDelayed)-
fmiiian Harden, writing in his
paper zukunft, demands that the
Per kaiser be tried.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Fifteen Thousand Strike.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Dec. 49,
At 10 o'clock today the organized
force of the local plant OF the Gen
eral Electric company walked out in
sympathy with a strike at Erie, Pa.
1t is estimated that fully $4,000 men
are out. For the first time, about
fifty per cent of the office force,
which was recently organized, is
idle.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
prothero viii ResIon

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
LONDON, Dec. 19.-The Express
announced today that r. E. Pro-
there. president OF the board of agri-
culture. win regfxn.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
YANKEES
EvACUATE
ENGLAND
Great Britain Practically Clear
ed Of American Troops
Who Sail for
Home.
ONLY WOUNDED LEFT
Men are Being Sent to United States
AZ Rapidly as Possible
from American
Camps.
ONLY WOUNDED LEFT

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.] ]
LONDON, Dec. 19.-Great Britain
is practically cleared Of American
troops. All the American camps,
except those at Winchester and Liv-
erpool, have been evacuated The
contingent still remaining here con-
sists principally of Major General
Biddle's staff and 1900 wounded.
These are being sent home as rap
idly as possible.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
spartaeus Group Checked.

PARIS, Dec. 19.-The Spartacus
group in Berlin appears to have been
checked, a Zurich dispatch to LIN
formation said today.
The dispatch declared that Chan
cellor Ebert has been upheld by the
workmen's and soldiers council and
is taking vigorous action against fol
lowers of Karl Liebknecht.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19
Ruined for Next Generation.

LONDON, Dec 19.-General Luden-
dorff was told more than year ago
that in order to win the war he must
capture Paris, London and New York.
He admitted 1t could not be done.
This was revealed today in an in
terview with DR.. Ratheman, head OF
the German General Electrical COM
pany. employing 10000 men, obtain
ed by the Berlin correspondent OF the
Express.
Germany is ruined for the next
generation, politically, industrially
and economically" Ratheman was
quoted as saying. 1.-THE people do
not know who they can trust.
81 told General Ludendorff in July,
1917, to win the war you have got
to capture Paris, London and New
York
1--WE can't do It, he admitted. and
said he wanted a peace by under
standing"
Regarding the present conditions
In Germany, Ratheman said:
eff the allies do not send food
within two months, there will be
riots and sickness throughout Ger
many"
Endorsed by Soldiers Council.
[By Frank J. Taylor, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, Dec. II (night.-Tne
Ebert-Haase coalition government
has received the endorsement OF the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

Change krupp Factory.
BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-(Delayed)-The
Lokal Anzeiger declares the Krupp
works at Essen will be utilized as
textile factories.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

[Recent dispatches said the Ques-
ton OF peace time employment Of the
great munitions works would be left
to a vote of the employees themselves.
Later, it was reported that 250,00O
persons have been thrown out of
work through the closing Of these
factories.l
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

The Telegraph Service Of The
na;H Gate City and Constitu-
1on- Democrat is received over
onr own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

THE WEA'THER
Probably Rain Tonight and
Friday. Local temp. Z p. M,
46; Z a. M, 3S.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-19

pPENHAGEN, Dec. 19.-Street
png is reported in Danzig. The
Fary and civil prisons there are
to have been opened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-11
PUZzLING MINERAL SHOWN AT JACOBS DRUG STORE
Eugene Jacobs Is Awarded Exclusive Agency in Bir-
 mingham for Vi-To-Na
Public Invited to Call and Get Information About Gold
 Miners Strange Discovery

The amazing powers attributed to the strange mineral formation which was in- vestigated by leading geologists may be verified by the people of Birmingham.
 This became known today when a rep resentative of the Investigating commit tee agreed with Dr. Eugene Jacobs, a prominent druggist of the city, that the public at large should have the bene- fit of the committees investigation and research.
 The result is, that vI-TO-NA, the liquid extraction containing this strange minerals astonishing powers, may now be had at Jacobs.
 The public has become greatly inter ested in this discovery since reading the accounts given by the press of this city.
 It is generally believed that when the gold miners pick unearthed this min eral, that he had made a discovery of ten thousand-fold more value to the world at large than would have been the glittering gold for which he sought.
 That this fact may be proven more clearly to the public we are going to publish positive proof, each day in the papers.
 It is the purpose of the committee that every village and hamlet in Alabama may have a chance to get tiris wonder full remedy, and to further this end, defi- nite arrangements have been made with leading wholesale druggists to distribute it to all retail dealers.
 Any dealer wishing to get the exclusive agency for his town may do so by com municating with the VI-TO-NA SALES CO, ING, Box 1863, Atlanta, Ga., and if the agency Las not already been award ed, his application will receive favorable consideration.
 Watch the papers, read the proof, and YOU will be convinced that all that is said of VI-TO-NA is true.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-11
ALABAMA CASUALTIES

seret. George w. Bell. Townleyi Charlie Buggs; cullman; died Of Alto V. McClenny, Headland; se- verely wounded.
 I.eoman McDurmont, Coffee Springs; severely wounded.
 Charles Mitchell. Mobile; severely
 Dennis Hylond. Mobile; severely wounded.
 Virgil D. Holland, Horton; severe ly wounded.
 William D. Mallory, Birmingham; severely wounded.
 James A. Lane, Evergreen; se- verely wounded.
 Beatrice Martin, Florence; died of disease.
 Ralph W. Summers, opelika; died of disease.
 John Williams, Guntersville; died of disease.
 Fred Allbritton, Blountsville; se- verely wounded.
 James F. Crockett, Headland; se- verely wounded.
 Luther H. Fuller, Porterville; se- verely wounded.
 Richard w. Gillett, Ensley; se- verely wounded.
 Frank F. Hammond. .Albertville; severely wounded. Thomas W. White, Robertsdale; died of wounds. James A. Lee, Montevallo; wound ed; degree undetermined. Joe Salmon, Dothan; missing in action. Emil Hencke1l, Birmingham, se- yerely wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-11
How Acid-StOmach WreckS Health
 of Millions

Many people make the mistake of thinking that acid -stoma cb-- suptracidity as the doctors call II merely means an occasional att tack of indigestion, bloat. heart burn, belching. sour. gassy stom- ach or some other minor ailment quickly remedied--or will cure it. self-and leave no serious. after effects. As a matter of fact long train of serious ailments that cause awful suffering and sometimes baffle the best medical skill. It is a well established fact that many cases of chronic stomach trouble, anemia, stom- atitis, gastritis, rheumatism. gout, lumbago, cirrhosis of the liver, auto-intoxication, dyspepsia, ca tarrh of the stomach. intestinal frequently valvular heart trouble and heart failure can be traced directly to an acid stomach.
 This Is not at all surprising when you consider that even the acid formed in the mouth from fermentation of bits of food lodged in the teeth--an acid that is actually tasteless-is yet pow erful enough to eat through the hard enamel of the teeth and de- cay them. Is 1t any wonder, then, the stomach causes so much mis- cry, undermines the strength and wrecks the health and happiness of so many people? Is it not a fact, within the range of your own observation, that nine people out of ten are victims of acid stomach?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-11

If you ever hope to be well and strong you must get rid of that excess acid. Nothing is gained by taking medicines which merely stimulate and give one false sense of strength and that leave the excess acid still in the stom- ach You must depend upon your food for your strength-and un- less you keep your stomach free from excess acid, pure. sweet and strong, 1t cannot properly digest food; your whole body suffers
 What you want is relief-yes-- and here is the way-abso1utcly guaranteed--you take no chance. It's been tested tens of thousands of times with universal success. Go to your druggist and get just one package of EATONIC, a won derful preparation that will ,it- orally wipe the excess acidity out of your stomach, The results obtained are nothing short of marvellous. Almost instantly it relieves that painful, puffed up feeling after eating, belching, heartburn. sour mach. etc. Makes the stomach feel cool and comfortabln.
 If you need this help it's your day. A big box of EAToNIC Tablals costs only 50c. so don't fail to get q box from your drug gist today. You'll like them they're good to take-iust like a bit of candy. Take EAIONIC for one week and then if you are not satisfied with the results. tell your druggist so and he will promptly return your soc.