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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
Divorce Cases
 in Court To-day
Meyer Kivelson Slated to
 Appear This Afternoon

Meyer Kivelson. former well known orator, was slated to appear in superior court this afternoon to defend himself in a divorce action brought against him by his wife. The action was brought on grounds of assertion, Mrs. Kivelson alleging her husband left ner 25 days after their marriage.
 Two other divorce matters were to be heard this afternoon. They are Rivers against Rivers and Lernardo against Bernardo. Judge Els referred to Judge John K. Beach the di- vorce action of Corbin H. Hauer- was against Vera Degnan Haue. was. Judge Beach, who is a former su- preme court justice, will hear the evidence as committee, under ap- pointment by Judge Els. The mo- tion for such disposition was made by Attorney T. V. Meyer. plaintiffs s counsel.
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and arrested the pair or charges of attempting to burn a building.
 According to authorities, the two men had drilled holes in all floors and in the walls of every one of the 20 rooms. These holes, it was charged, had been stuffed with rags saturated with gasoline. Large quantities of gasoline were found in the building. police said.
 Police reported that all windows on the top floor of the inn had been raised to half-sash to provide ven tilation. They charged that the two men were about to apply a torch to the gasoline soaked interior when surprised.
 Fire Inspector George O. Mans field of the Taunton district, who swore out the complaints against the pair, declared three more ar- rests, probably involving other Rhode Island residents, might be expected within few hours.
 Arraigned in district court, Bush and Gaglione pleaded not guilty and Judge William G. Rowe or- dered them held under $10,000 bail each for hearing June 8.
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State Troopers Arrest Firebugs
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Police believe the incendiaries have been paid for setting fires to make possible the collection of fire insurance.
 For several weeks authorities of the two states have beea investisat- ing suspicious fires with tho CO., operation of fire insurance company agenst and detectives.
 Acting on . tip. . dosen Massa- chusetts and Rhode Island troopers trailed Bush ane uagiiono from Providence Co the local lake carly to-day and saw the men gain en- trance with a key 10 Broad Acres Inn. d thrse.stery e0sroem wooden structure used in the summer as n hotel bat unoecupied at this season, rho property ie IlHted aH owned by Mary Marianne Of Providence.
 Sometime later tho troopers and detectives descended tspon the lon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
Father Killed
 His Young Son
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After the woman had been taken to hospital, Police Chief John T. Carville and Patrolman Fred Her. kemer of Dracut arrived. They recalled that Skillings had complained to police only a few weeks ago that his wife and neigh bor James were friendly. They re- called that on April Skillings had tried unsuccessfully to commit sui- eide by swallowing poison because, he said. he had brooded over that friendship.
 Carville and Herkemer feared Skillings might be inside the house. waiting with a gun. Every curtain was drawn. Cautiously the police entered. Herkemer crawling through a window and the chief going in through the kitchen door.
 The walls, floors and furniture were spattered with blood.
 Young Leroy Skillings lay un- conscious on the kitchen floor. his skull crushed.
 In an adjoining bedroom the el- der Skillings lay on the floor. Near by was an open razor. He was bleeding profusely from slashes on the wrists.
 Close by. on bed. lay Catherine unconscious from skull fracture.
 The ciaw-hammer which served as the weapon was found In the house.
 All the victims were taken to the hospital but young skillings died soon after arriving. His mother and sister were suffering from skull fractures and virtually no hope was held for their recovery.
 The elder SkiIlinEs was placed m. der guard at the hospital and Chief carvilIe anonnnced he would seek Q warrant charging him with mur. dor.
 Later to-day the daughter. kath- erlne. age c. died from her wounds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
SKIDDED
 WOMAN IS DEAD

Hartford, Conn, May 22-(UP).- Mrs. Lena Eimold, 50, of West Hartford died at Hartford hospital last night after being struck by a skidding automobile.
 John Marzano, IS, was held in bonds of $1,000 on charge of crim- inal negligence in connection with the accident. Marzano said the wom- an stepped out from behind parked automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
Cassidy Heads
 Bar Delegation;
 Roach Opens Court
Judge of Common Pleas Presides Alongside Deputy Judge McNiff- Bar Association Head in Offering Congratulations Is Assured By New Incumbent That Patience Will Be Exercised

one of its members occupying such an honorary position and pointed out 1t was the sense of the Bar members that the appointment was popular one. Judge Finn re- piled in a brief address in which he expressed appreciation for the gesture on the part of the Bar and said that one of the requirements of a judge is patience which he will endeavor to exercise while on the bench!
 City Sheriff William J. Roach was given the honor of opening the court for Judge Finn's first session. Un- der the charter, a judge may make
 his own selection as to the sheriff to open court. Sheriff Roach was for merly associated with Judge Finn in the latter-s law office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

The lad was attacked "Wednesday Iafternoon. the animal sinking It's Iteeth in his side and almost tearing Ia gaping hole in the youngster'a body. The brute also lacerated tho lboys face and lips with it's paws. Only the intervention of a neighbor larmed with a broom saved the child from being mangled to death. The warden spent yesterday and to-day in search for the dog and came upon it early this morning. It
 barred it's teeth as if to launch an attack. The warden took no chances land shot the brute. A report 10 ex~ pected within few days as to the condition of it's head.
 Warden O'Loughlin was also sent Ito Albert Place this afternoon to in~l Ivestigate the report of another child being attacked and bitten by a dog:s Owners of unusually large dogs Of the so-called German police species have been warned to chain up theirE animals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

Judge Edward J. Finn occupied the bench in the common pleas court this morning for the first time when he presided alongside of Deputy Judge Miles F. McNiff at the short calendar session of the court, Baskets of flowers, sent by friends found conspicuous places on he bench.
 Attorney John H. Cassidy, presi- dent of the Bar association. headed a delegation of lawyers from the superior court room where that courts short calendar session was in progress and expressed felicita- tions to the new judge. Proceedings in the common pleas court room were brought to a halt while At torney Cassidy made his remarks. He said the Bar was proud to see
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
BENCH OF FLOWERS GREETS JUDGE FINN
1 One Gold Star Mother Critically
 HI in France

Paris, Nal 22--(UP)-Mrs Ger trude 1lsen, 59. who arrived from iHayti, s. D., with the second group of American Gold Star mothers yesterday, and was taken from the ship to the Americana hospital suf- fering from intestinal occlusion, un- derwent a blood transfusion last night and although she displayed slight improvement today, her con- dition was considered grave.
 Mrs Catherine Lutz, 67, of Buff falo, who was suffering from bron- chitis when taken from the ship yesterday, was said today to have developed pneumonia and her con- dition was critical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
BOSTON DOCTOR | WAS BEATEN UP
 | BY HITCH-HIKER
Found on Highway in Cali fOrnia, Drugged and Un- conscious - He Cannot Tell His Name

Cloverdale, Cal, May 22.-(UP)- The identity of man who suffered a loss of memory in an attack by a robber, and could tell only that he was 8 Boston physician, remained to-day mystery. The man revived long enough to tell of being drugged by a hitch-hiker whom he had picked up in San Francisco. He said he lived on Huntington avenue in Boston. The initial "M' was on his belt buckle.
 The man was found unconscious beside highway here. Physicians |said he had been drugged and beaten on the head, suffering a Basel skull fracture. He was expected to recover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
.DURINGER CASE
 IS DELAYED

New York, May g = (UP) - Trial of Rudolph Duringer, indicted for the murder of Virginia Brannen. dance hall girl, whose body was found in Yonkers April 25. was postponed by Supreme Court Jus tice Albert Cohn today.
 The justice. said that Duringer's case would wait until the present one before the court was disposed of, probably Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

temporary loans, appropriation, $50,- 900; disbursed, ,$2S0; unexpended, $49,479; pensions to former em- ployes, appropriated, $35,598; dis bursed, s$4,11S.64; unexpended, $31,- 479.36; state, military, county and disbursed, 131,07S.49; unexpended, $8O,643.9S; ordinary running ex- penses and permanent improvements, appropriated, $4,312,565.3S; dis bursed, $968,467.SS; unexpended, $3,344,097.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
MAYOR CURLEY
 IS IN LONDON

London, May 22.-(UP) James M. Curley of Boston was in London to-day, after a tour of Ireland.
 Mayor Curley arrived from Ireland yesterday. He visited the distin- guished strangers gallery in the house of commons with Mayor w. H. Lunn of Boston, a city in Lincoln hire, Eng,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22
LAMBS IN0Il IsIsIfsENTs

Hliliaion, Mont--Hhort of cash bui Ions on eNcp q HbeeDmall nf ihlk district sent bln friends lambs f0f GbfIsimaa nfeAeHisl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-22

Japan's plan for the merger of electrical companies is meeting op- position.
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Alumni of Holy
 Cross Officers

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

the first contact with the Y. M. c. A.
 during his first year here. He has lived in the Buffalo and Meriden Y. M. c. As and is a dormitory resi- dent of the Waterbury Y at pres ent. The feature of the Y. M. c. A. most amazing on his arrival from Sweden was the reality of so many activities including a gymnasium land running track all under the same roof since he had never seen a race track previous to his arrival.
 The Grenadiers club, young mems club of the Central Y M c. A.
 had their second party of the sea- son last evening in the west lobby
 and boys department. Maurice Cush- ing, Walter Teller and Victor Male
 ski were the committee in charge. About 20 couples attended the
 dance. A short business meeting
 was held with Walter Teller, presi- dent, presiding.
 An outstanding feature of the en- tertainment was little Miss Mary West who danced a waltz-clog and ballet number. MT and Mrs Herbert s. Smith, MT and Mrs Arthur L.
 Purinton and Roy E. Smith were pa irons.
 Attorney William w. Gager will address tomorrow nights meeting of the mythical corporation of the Industrial Foremens club at the Central Y. M. c. A. President J. Russell Putnam will call the meet ing to order at 7:45. Mr Gager will outline the course in business law which the members of the group will pursue among themselves.
 The officers and directors of the Waterbury Public Speaking club will discuss plans at it's 5:15 meeting to- day for the joint meeting with the Agora Club of New Haven which will be held at the Central ''Y" April and also for the first outing of the Waterbury Public Speaking club which has been set for May 16, ac- cording to Roy A. Ferris, chairman of the program committee. President Franklyn M. Stibbs will preside at the meeting to-day.
 The Federated Em-Y meeting will
 be held at the Central Y tonight at 7:30. Carleton Bircher will speak
 on the subject "Working Your Way Through College" Following the talk there will be an open forum to discuss the topic and ask questions. At the close of the meeting there will be short meeting of the dele
 gates attending the state employed
 boys conference at Bridgeport April Ill.
 Those already registered are:
 James Corkindale, Arthur Leece, George Wethered, Joseph Badley, John Greene, Connie Cavallo, Francis
 Carroll, Arthur Jonoes, Irving Tur- | ley. Robert Brady, Domenic Greece, John Miller and George Guilbert. l The Sigma EmY club and the | Y Hustler Em-Y are planning to
 have teams in the Inter- Club Base ball league, to start soon. Spring | practice is being held in the gym
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small club is returned by west to East's nine spot. declarer discard ing the queen of hearts. West, of course, discarding high club and then leading the small one was done n an endcavor to get his partner in t. lead a heart, but all the rest of the tricks in declarer's hand are good-the three of diamonds and the ece of hearts and ace of spades.
 By retaining control of the spade suit until his diamond suit was set, the declarer has successfully made three no trump. If the ace of spades had been played before the queen, Vests jack would have been set up and then the opponents would have run three clubs, a dia- n.ond and the jack of spades.
 Three more interesting hands by Mr Edward c. Wolfe will follow this article.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

1fr and Mrs E. Morton Decker of Hobinwood win said on Friday for trip to Havana.
 Mics Katherine Hanlon, a senior at Boston University, Lucy Hanlon. a senior at Boston Teachers college and Grace Hanlon, a freshman at the School of Business administra- tion in Boston are spending the Easter recess at their home on East Main street.
 MT and Mrs Michael Brennan of Bristol recently visited MT and Mrs John Calvin of North Main street.
 Miss Marie Dunlap of Tudor street Is spending several days in New York.
 George Manhart of South Main Main street, has returned after spending several days as the guest of Mir and Mrs John Wiley of Bridgeport.
 A shower was given in honor of Miss Anna Tarullo recently by her mother Mrs Flammia Tarullo of Camp street. Those attending were: Misses Rose DiJoseph, Jennie Buc- .ini, Catherine Davino, Rose Davino. Phiiomena Apicella, Lucy D'Amello. Elanor D'Amiello, Julia Jannetty, Jennie Sylvester, Edith Florio, Helen Florio, Margaret Fisher, Anna Pag- hense, Ida Paghense, Anna Pater- noster, Jennie Paternoster, Regina Fortin, Theresa Fortin, Dora Gentle. Vienna Gentle, Margaret Bredice, Betty Leonello, Rose NardoZzi, An gelina Buccini, Angela Buccini, Ida Tarullo, Pasqua Rassicone, Antoinet- te Romito, Mary Ross, A. Janetty. Rena Janetty, Filomena Gianna- more. Lucy Valleti and Mrs Peter Tarullo, Mrs Joseph Giannamore, Mrs Domenic Ross, Mrs Mario Pao- lone, Mrs N. Martorelli, Mrs J. Sar- to, Mrs Docco Abriola, Mrs A. Sa- bara, Mrs M. Davino. Mrs Lousie Schiappo, Mrs Mary Fisher, Mrs Anna Paghense, Mrs Michael Dechele Mrs A. DiJenaro, Mrs N.Feliciani, Mrs P. Ceritello, Mrs s. Paternoster, Mrs J. Paternoster, Mrs c. Tulacro, Mrs R. s. Felecita, Mrs A. Deleo, Mrs J. Lattanzio, Mrs A. Pissioti, Mrs J. Costantino, Mrs John Cos tantino, Mrs Margaret Festa, Mrs Betty DeMatteo, Mrs Maria Gentle, Mrs Anthony Pasno, Mrs Helen De- N
 Miss Marie and Helen Cassel of Thomaston avenue, have returned after spending several days in New York.
 Misses Belle and Florence Cassidy, Georgia Wolff, Mildred Roche and Mrs Mary Egan attended the New Haven Glee club concert in Woolsey hall Monday evening.
 Mrs E. J. Cunningham of Laurel street is spending a few days visit ing with her son, Joseph Cunning ham in New York city.
 Mrs Henry L. McHugh of Hill- side avenue and Miss Margaret Me- Hugh of Walnut street are spending he week visiting with Mrs McHugh's parents in Syracuse, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
SOCIAL <. PERSONAL


 Mrs E. E. Altman and daughter on Laurel street after visiting in New York city.
 Miss Elizabeth Cunningham has returned to her home on Laurel street after spepding few days in New York city.
 MT and Mrs David Toinoven of Cooke street left yesterday to make their home in New York.
 Students arriving home to-day from the College of New Rochelle to spend the Easter recess at their homes include Missse Rosalind Law Tor of Wilson street, Eleanor Kelley of Baldwin street, Elsie Culbert of Baldwin street, Kathleen Hurley of Cooke street, Eleanor Murnane of Pennington avenue, Marcella Healy of East Main street and Isabell Phelan of Lexington avenue.
 The Misses Mary Sheehan, Eliza beth Lawlor and Edna Molusky were hostesses at a surprise miscel- laneous shower given on Monday evening at the Scovill Girls club room in honor of Miss Margaret Dunn, who is to be married on April 22, to William E. Tyler. Ae delic- .ious supper was served and Miss Dunn received many beautiful gifts from the following guests: Mary Keane, Margie German, Catherine German, Betty Geigle, Bertha Ken ny, Mary Burke, Catherine Burke, Loretta Nelson. Mary Culhane, Kit tie Sullivan, Bess Barrett, Catherine Dunn, Eleanor Dunn, Mary Lawlor Elizabeth Scadden, Elizabeth Dobbs, Julia Finn, Alice Blackburn, Lillian Grady, Helen Roche, Mildred Roche, Kitty Hyland, Mary O'Neill Mada- lyn Lawlor, Betty Mulligan, Alice Moran, Ellen Mullen, Mary Doyle, Margaret Doyle, Margaret Shelley. Mary Shelley, Rose Harmon, Mary c. Bolger Helen Cass, Mary Flaher- ty. Angeline Cicchetti, Alice Dillon, Mary Sheehan, Helen Wrenn Marga- ret Lawlor, Catherine Lowlor, Edna Molusky, Helen Sterling, Jule Stack, Mary Morley. Mary Purdy, Helen Carlan, Kay Shea May Murphy, Minnie Connor and Mrs Francis KlobedanZ, Mrs Dennis Keane, Mrs Archie Hollywood, Mrs Mary Shell ley, Mrs Anna Keenan, Mrs Frank Fitzgerald, Mrs Michael Sheehan, Mrs Raymond Mcclure, Mrs James Barrett, Mrs Michael Kelly, Mrs Thomas German, Mrs James o. Keefe, Mrs Nellie Downey, Mrs Pat rick Dunn, Mrs Jessie Scoville, Mrs Genevieve Brown, Mrs Daniel o. Neill and Mrs Edward Brown. A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Mrs Carmella DeSapia at her home on Simsbury street by Mrs Mary DeF'eo and Frank DeSapia Saturday night. The rooms were prettily decorated with red white streamers. Music was furnish ed by Joe Angelo and his Rainbow club orchestra. Late in the evening buffet lunch was served. Among those present were the Misses Mill dred Destifano, Louise Martinello, Theda Destifano, Anna Dance, Su- sic Destifano, Doris DeFeo, Julia Mongillo, Rose Pelegano, Madeline Orisini, Adeline Sciarette,, Henry Stango, Canio Petruzzi, Frank De- Sapia. Al Dance, John Teresco, Joe Angelo, Joseph Solomita, Lud- wig Carosella, David Carosella, FL mer Larson, Thomas Sciaretta. John Mongillo, Alfred Tedesco, Vito De- Sapia, Kicks Denaro, Jack Sonero, MT and Mrs c. DeFeo, MT and Mrs G. DeFeo, MT and Mrs Tony San tora, Mrs Frank P. Dance, MT and Mrs M DeFeo, MT and Mrs John Guerrero, MT and Mrs Joseph Rus so, MT and Mrs Joseph Destifano, Mrs Carme1la Pelegano and Mrs Vir- mila.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Seventeen leaders of younger boys clubs in the Central Y met for q leaders training session with Clay ton $. Brown and William F. Briggs at the Central last evening. These leaders are in charge of younger boys clubs, organized under the di- rection of Clayton $. Brown meeting in the Central Y. M. c. A. weekly.
 There are now 23 younger boys clubs in the Central Y and the lead ership training nights for younger boy leaders are every three weeks. The next meeting will be held April |21 at z D. m.
 The leaders of r older boys clubs meeting in the Central Y under the direction of Carleton J. Bircher, older boys secretary will be held Tuesday evening, April z, at 6:15. These older boys clubs include 12 clubs of high school boys and five clubs of employed boys.
 There are a total of A volunteer leads in charge of clubs in the three branches of the Y. M. c. A. This leadership is secured under the di- rection of leadership committee. Idris Alderson, Jr, is chairman.
 Those leaders present last even- ing were Frank Martin, Art Weaver Newton Post, William Stahl, James Kelley, Robert Hollis, Arthur Mahoney, Ray Ouimet, Ed Davis Wilbur Duxberry, Ed Miner, Robert Baker, John Kimberly, George Brown, Franklin Newberry, Eugene Beadle, Idris Alderson, Jr, George Mulligan, Alfred Groiella.
 George Backman gave a twenty minutes talk at the regular dormi- tory mems supper last evening on the subject: "Nhy I Like to Run." Mir Backman who has won many eveny events in Y. M. c. A. track meets. Including national Y. M. c. A two mile record at Buffalo says that running is sport and recreation as well as a means of competition. He denied the theory that this sport will burn man out and cause pre- mature old age provided the training is taken wisely and with regularity. The physical requirements of suc- cessful runner are: strong heart, strong stomach, and of course legs.
 MT Bachman came here from Sweden eleven years ago and made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN pioneer of a new age, pro- phet of modern times. It was as the philosopher of the "homely virtues" that Franklin most endeared himself to America. His sound maxims of thrift and wisdom expound the practical common sense of a practical land. FRANK LIN knew the value of THRIFT. So do we-so should YOU.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Anthony Salinardi of New York city will spent the Easter recess with his parents, MT and Mrs Rocco Sal inardi of Ridge street. Mir Salinardi will sail for Italy the latter part of the month.
 Mrs S. Pinto of Highland avenue and Miss Mildred Sylvestro of Or ange street entertained at bridge and personal shower given last eve ming at the formers home in honor of Miss Joan Place who is to be married this month. The home was attractively decorated in Easter dec- orations. The guest of honor was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Sterling Photo

the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Prizes were won by Miss Agnes Place, Mrs R. Ruggiero and Mrs N. Paolucci. Those attending were: Mrs Leo Ruggiero, Mrs P. Ruzzo, Mrs R Ruggiero, Mrs N. Paolucci, Mrs J. D'Andrea, Mrs R. Del Gaizo, Mrs D. Testa, Mrs $. Pinto, Mrs H. Muccino, Mrs J. Nardello and Mrs A. Nardello; Misses Mildred Sylves- tro, Lena Lansey, Stella DeBonis, Phyliss Sylvestro, Joan Place, Agnes Place, Concetta Miressi, Annette Rinaldi, Nellie Marrone, Mary Inni- ano, Amelia DelGaizo and Carmela Muscio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
WOMEN HOLD THEATER
 RECORD FOR LONDON

London.-Three women hold the theater-going record of London.
 Two thus far have had 8 box for "Bitter Sweet"s more than 60 times and still keep booking it.
 Another saw Peg O. My Heart" 83 times before it closed and still has habit of going to at least nine shows a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
PITY THE MAN

The wife of a man who had en- listed in the Navy handed the pastor of a church the following note: Peter Bowers. having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his safety"
 The minister glanced over it hur-
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four clubs in .he hand of the origi-


 ral opener.
 Most players would make the mistake of leading the ace and then the queen of spades. This, of course, would set up the jack for the oppon- ents and game would Ibe stopped. The proper play would be to lead the queen of spades and overtake in the dummy with the king, there by still retaining control of the spade suit. A small diamond is re- turned from dummy, and when East plays the ten. declarer illnesses the queen which holds. The ace of dia- monds is returned by declarer and then a small diamond which East wins with the king. East returns the king of clubs, West playing the ten.
 A small club is then led by East. declarer discarding heart and West winning with the Jack. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Goodbye Itching Skin

Soothing, healing and tremendously efficient, invisible zemo brings cool relief to Itching Skin. Even where skin is raw and peeling, thousands have found that Zemo quickly re- stores comfort. It helps smooth away blemishes and clear up Pim- pies, Rash and other annoying itch- ing skin and scalp irritations. Keep clean, antiseptic Zemo always on hand. Use it freely. It is safe, pleasant. 35c, soc and $1.O8. Sold everywhere.