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Jl-J j EDGER. A Newspaper in ail that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People it Subserves. VOL. Ill, NO. 2. GAFFNEY CITY, S. C., THURSDAY, FERRUARY SO, 1896. $1.00 A YEAR. SPEAKER REED A PROPHET. THE SENATE AND HOUSE A DEADLOCK. • Ex-Speaker Crisp’s Strong Speech in Favor of Free Coinage—Popu list Kolb at the Capital. National News. [Correspondence of The Lkhoku.] Washington*, 1). C. t Feb. 17th.— Speaker Heed’s reputation as a Congressional prophet lias been great ly enhanced by recent occurrences in botli Senate and House. It will be remembered that he said when Con gress first met that this session would pass no important legislation outside of the regular appropriation bills. The prophecy was tit that time hooted at as expressing merely the wishes of a Presidential candidate, and being contrary to the urgent demand of the country for some sort of financial legislation on which would put a stop to the periodical issuing of bonds, al leged to be for the maintenance of the gold reserve of the Treasury. No matter what prompted Mr. Heed nobody is doing any hooting at the prophecy now, and things will have to undergo a radical change to pre vent its turning out to be correct. So far as financial legislation is concerned, the House and the Senate are in a deadlock, the latter for free coinage and the former against it, to the tune of 2!o to 90. It looks like it would he the same on the tarilT hill, since four of the silver Republi can senators bolted the caucus decree and voted against taking up the tariff bill. As that measure now- stands it has been passed by the Hou se and a free coinage substitute for it lias been reported to the Senate. The action of the House on the free coinage substitute for the bond bill has shown that it will be a mere waste of lime for the Senate to pass the free coinage substitute for the 'tarilf hill, and unless the Republican senators can get together, and get some Populist support, the tariff bill pannot be passed without the free coinage substitute. So there you are, Tied up as tight as you please. As Representative Dingley, Republican leader of the House, put it, when discussing the probability of an agree ment in conference on the bond bill and free coinage substitute, the dif ference between the House and Sen ate is so radical that there is no mid dle course to lead to a compromise. One of the strongest speeches made in the House in favor of free coinage was that of Ex-Speaker Crisp, but it received little praise from the older silver men. who have never forgiven Mr. Crisp for the non-action of the House on the silver question in the tifty-third Congress. They charge Mr. Crisp with having used his authority and influence as Speaker to prevent the House getting the chance to vote on a free coinage hill and to have done so in deference to the wisj/es of President Cleveland, when ar majority of the House was helie/ed to be in favor of free coinage. Tkey point to the vote of 215 against for concurrence in the Senate free Soinage substitute for the House ’bond hill, as showing that a man may now vote and talk for free coinage to please his constituents with the cer tain knowledge that it will not be come a law. Capt. Kolb, who became widely known as the Populist candidate for Governor of Alabama, is in Washing ton. Ho says of the political situation in his state; ‘-It is safe to say that the fusionists (Populists and Repub licans) will elect a majority in both branches of the legislature, and that means that neither Mr. Pugh nor any other democrat will come to the U. fct. Senate. Wo have got the demo cracy beaten in Alabama beyond I hope of redemption, even if they were 'united and harmonious, instead of being split and torn over the silver question. Whether they nominate a free silver man or a gold champion isn’t of the slightest consequence— the result will Do the same.” An attempt is neing made to do away with the impression that the vote taken in the House Committee on Territories a few days ago meant the death knell of all the hills for the admission of new states, but after all is said and done that is exactly tho correct impression. For some reason tho men who have been mak ing tho tight against tho admission of any more states, because they do *' Kish the silver majority of tho ito to grow larger, instead of Pouting ever their victory in tho jmmitteo aro denying Unit it was a story and saying that the voto [ken in committee merely indicated desire to postpone action upon the bills for new states, and that tho finul action of the committee is still u matter of doubt. The committee will have to actually report one of these hills to convince tho average person around the Capitol that the matter has not boon definitely settled for.tho present session. Representative Howard, the Ala bama Populist, is doubly unfortu nate. He had to he taken out of the House the other day in a semi-uncon scious state and is now dangerously ill. That ought to have been enough misfortune for one man. but it wasn’t. His enemies—lie has lots of them— started a story that he was intoxicat ed. it has been pronounced false by his doctor, hut everybody knows how difficult it is to over take a lie when it once gets started. • -<•*■ • Hopewell Happenings, [Correspondence of The J.kdgkk.] Hoi’KWKU., S. C.. Feb., 17.—Rohr. White, son of Ex-State Constable William White, fell off his wagon Saturday and was run over and is reported as seriously injured. Young White was hauling lumber, and at the time of the unfortunate accident had on eight-hundred feet of green pine lumber. It was certainly a miraculous escape from death. Miss Mammie Rrice, daughter of Senator Brice, of Woodwards, S. C., has accepted the position of teacher in the Hickory Grove High School. Miss Rrice comes highly recom mended, and with several years of experience as teacher. She will no doubt meet with success. And while speaking of schools let mo say there is no county in the state that has better schools (excepting the cities) than this county, and espeeni'ly this section. The many friends of W. J. Moore- head “over the river” as well as on this side, will he glad to hoar that ho is able to be out again. There is no more kind hearted and congenial gentlemen than “Wat” in Inis sec tion and we are t ruly glad to welcome him among us well and hearty again. Hence Rroome, an old ami gallant ex-confederate soldier, is dangerously iil at the home of ids son near here. Mr. Rroome was color-bearer for llie 17th S. C. Regiment, and was noted for his bravery in the face of the en emy. Your correspondent sincerely hopes that Mr. Rroome may he spared to his family and friends. Polities are on the rampage again, hut many are saying to themselves “Oh! will i get to vote?” That is the question, for in tho hands of tho Supervisor of Registration will all tho power lie. We have heard of no can didate as yet. The Fowler Rros., of 1’nion county, went to Lockhart Shoals Saturday with nineteen hales of cotton. It was carried down the river on a barge or flat and is the first to gu that way, hut we hope not the last. Excuse me, I believe I'nion news belongs to Uncle “J. L. S.” and tho first tiling 1 know Uncle Jimmie will lie after me with his pitch-fork. Allow me to say that 1 am personally acquainted with “J. ii. S.” and know him to ho a gentleman and a Christian man, who has l abored without fear or prej udice in the cause in which he enlisted. No one lias doubted lb- motives, though ho does not agree with some. In fact your correspon dent “.Myrtle” could not agree with our friend for some time, but know ing him to ho honest and .sincere in all he said ids words have taken root and again a young reformer is added to tho list, hut remember not a Till- inanite. Myrtle. Fcwlcr City Notes. [Correspondence ot Tin: Ledger.1 Fowlers City, S. C., Fell. 17lh.— The weather this morning favors snow very much. Our farmers aro making prepara tions for a big crop of cotton this year. They all should follow Uncle Clib’s example—raise plenty of corn and big hogs at home. Wra.‘ Fowler sold a lot of cotton the other day at the Lockhart Mills. It was taken down on the boat. Mr. R. J. Kirby’s children have recovered. J. P. Williams and family have re moved from Gaffney to this city. Cap Clary is down at Ids store on business. Some of our farmers held a meeting at Gowdeyville la. t Saturday to make arrangotiiLMits about ordering guano. Mrs. S. E. Foster is on a visit to her brother, John II. Jones in York county. llAMIiliKK. • • Armenian Atrositics. The Turkish estimate of turkish violence in the province of Harpoot and some of the adjacent villages, which has been obtained'through a translation of a list prepared in Turkish by a local Moslem in a high extra-government position, gives the total number kilh d at h9,2iH ; num ber destitute 91,770. —— - - — The* littio daughter of Mr. Fred Webber, Holland, Muss., had a very had cold and cough which he had not been able to cure with any thing. I gave him a 25 cent bottle of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, says W. P. Holden, merchant, and post master at West Itrlnitield, and the next time I saw him ho said it worked like a cluiruj. This remedy is intended es pecially for acute throat and lung diseases such as colds, croup and whooping cough, and it is famous for Its cures. Then! is no danger in giv ing it to children for it contains noth ing injurious. For sale by W. II. Hu Free. WASHINGTON AS A POLITICIAN. He Provided a Generous Vinous Feast for Voters. General Greely’s article in Mcreh Ladies’ Home Journal upon “The Personal Side of Washington” will show that Washington was largely influenced by Ids environments, hut also that ho steadily tended toward the higher standards of tho present age. especially as regards ids habits and ideals. Of the first election in in which lie activly participated General Greely writes: “In Ids young days Washington extended at his first election the usual post-election hospitality, which in those days, consisted in the minimum amount of food with the maximum amount of spirits. We tind him paying an account for some lour hundred voters, where tho account was three shillings for food and thir ty-seven for liquors. The capac ity of the average drinker may, perhaps, be placed at three quarts ac a sitting, as derived from this account, which covered one hogshead of punch, one bared of punch, forty- gallons of punch, nine bowls of punch, forty-five gallons of wine and forty-seven gallons of beer. Wash ington, who was not present ex pressed ids surprise at their modera tion, and wrote his agent that he feared he hud not been liberal enough, and expressed the hope that he had not neglected those who had voted in the opposition. “His rdlcctiv* mind and acute observation soon noted the ravages made by drink, and doubtless con firmed that personal moderation which never permitted 1dm to run into excess of any kind. In the Provincial army when general charges of drunkenness were made against the Virginia troops, there was no word against Washington personally, lie had, moreover, thus early de plored it as a serious vice, forbade it by stringent orders, and applied a hundred lashes to every man found drunk. Still wrote th: A 6RAN-DADDY-EST WEDDIN’ IT TOOK PLACE IN YORK LAST WEEK. ‘Gin-shops served to ruin the prop rietor and those who make the most frequent application to them, ami in advising his nephew lie adds, ‘Refrain from drink, which is nasuurce of all evil and the ruin of half the workmen of Hds country.’ ”—The Ladies’ Home Journal, Philadelphia. -• ► — A Legal Marriage. [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Macedonia, S. C., Feb., 15.—We are having measles in our section. Rain has interferred somewhat with the sowing of spring oats. E. P. Richards had a chopping Sat urday. Quito a lively crowd was in attendance. RulT Hamilton fur nished a great deal of amusement catching Hying squirrels. John and Sarah Ryans are on a visit to their sister at Earls, N. C. E. P. Richards and W. !>. Ryars are hack from a business trip to the mountains. They report a good time. They relate an amusing inci dent during their sojourn among those good people. 1 give it. as it was given to me: A newly elected jus tice of the peace who had been used to drawing up little else than deeds was marrying a couple. He said: “Hats olT in the presence of the court. Hold up your right hands. You, John Mankind, do you sol emnly swear to the best of your knowledge an’ belief that yer take this woman to have and to f old fur yerself, yer heirs, executioners, ad ministrators and assignees for jer and their use forever?” “1 do,” answered the groom. “You, Alice womankind, take this yer man fur yer husband ter have and ter hold forever, and you do solemnly swear that yer lawfully seized in fee simple, an from all in cumbrance an’ have good right to sell, bargain an’ convey to said grantee yerself, yer heirs, adminis trators and assincesV” “I do,” said the bride doubtfully. “Well that erc’s worth a dollar an’ fifty cents.” “Are we married yet?” asked the bride. “No, not yet.” Then ho com menced: “Know all men by these presents that I, being in good health an’ of sound mind and disposition in consideration of a dollar an’ fifty cents to mo in hand, well and truly paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledge, do and by these pres ents have declared you man an’ wife during good behavior an’ until other wise ordered by the court.” Little Girl. . *av . — Two Lives Saved. Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City. III., was told by her doctors she hud Consumption and that there was no hope for her, hut two bottles of Dr. King’s New Discovery completely cured her andsliesujs it saved her life. Mr. Thus Eggers, 159 Florida St. San Francis-o, sulfered from a dreadful cold, then bought one bottle of Dr. King’s New Diseovey and in two weeks was cured. He is natur ally thankful. It is such results, of of which those are samples, llmt prove the wonderful ellleucy of this medicine in (loughs and Colds. Free- trial bottles at W. IS. DuPro’s Drug Store. Regular size 50c. and *1.00. Our Entertaining Correspondent at Etta Jane Chronicles Events of His Neighborhood in a Pleasing Manner. [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Etta Jane, S. C., Feb., 17th.—This morning winter lias taken a new lease and big tires are a luxury especiaily where a majority of tho household are on the sick list—with measles at that. The Christian Endeavor Society met at the home of Mr. John Estes, last Saturday night. A goodly num ber attended. Rev. T.J. Brock preached at Abing don creek yesterday. His text was Eph. 5:11, “And have no fellowship with tho unfruitful works of darkness hut rather reprove them.” The speak ers words had no uncertain sound when ho came to deal with many of the popular and fashionable evils of the present day, and no doubt each hearer felt the sting of some pointed and solid truth. Mr. Louis Ruiee and Miss Leila Holder were married yesterday by Rev. A. 1). Davidson, at the home of the bride’s parents, near Skull Shoals. They had the grand-daddy-est wed ding in York county week before last it lias been my good fortune to report in many a day. The contracting par ties were both “old and well stricken in years.” To Hon. J. T. Douglass, our state senator, I am indebted for a lot of legislative documents, among which is a full text of the pension hill, also the plan suggested for procuring the rolls of tho troops our state furnished the Confederate army. Tho plan adopted is the most practical one I have yet heard suggested. It will he the duty of the relatives and friends of our deceased soldiers to see that their company rolls bear the names of all the members and as far as pos sible let them give the cause, time and place of the death of, as well as burial of each one; also casualties among the living—their whereabouts etc. Let tho records he as full and complete as it is possible to make them. Copies of tho roll now on file in tho adjutant general’s office will ho printed and sent out into neigh borhoods where companies were rais ed, and every good citizen should take it upon himself (or herself) to see that no name or casualty is omit ted that he or she can furnish. The state is making an earnest and honest oifort to do what should have been done long ago—to got the names of all—even the most obscure poor private a> well as the wealthiest oflieer who represented it upon the baltlc- tields of the Confederacy. Wo hope the ladies who have many sadrecolec- lions of tho war will aid us in this good work. That they will do so. 1 have not tho slightest doubt. If some poor man’s name is omitted from the rolls it will ho his own fault or that of his friends. It is the duty of United Confederate Veterans to make these rolls as perfect and com plete as they can he made. When I see a girl get smart enough to correct her mother with impunity in public, or refuse to do what she tells her, I think “Supple Jack” has not done his duty in her raising, and i pity the man who gets her fora wife. ' R. A. Foster is ceiling J. A. M. Estes’ house. Roys, when you write to tho girls, be careful what you say, and how you direct your letters. Not long ago a mother got hold of a letter addressed to her daughter which she did not appreciate as well as she would a well- written essay on theology. Last week L received a letter from Miss Ella C. Davidson, missionary at Hangchow, China. She desires that our people he fully advised and en thused as to their Christian duties along the lino of foreign missionary work. This, I hope, our Christian ministers will impress upon their re spective charges. I am glad that there is a growing disposition among several of our newspapers to aid in evangelizing the world. When editors, teachers and ministers, with other Christian work ers combine, they will move tho alTnirs of the world. The Presbyterian church, at York- villc, has sent Miss Davidson to tho missionary field and they are support ing her there. What they have done and are doing others might do. Wo have littio duties which aro our greatest duties because God enabled usto perform them. It does not ro- quiro such great ability to do great things. The poor widow with two mites gave more than tho rich to God’s cause. Master Sam Strain and Miss Jessie Strain have the measles. From the number of correspon dents The Ledger has in this county I hardly think it possible for any important news items to escape. Mr. Alec Sursong, of Tennessee, is in this section on business. Gen. I. G. McKissick, Commander of the Second Brigade, S. C. Division United Confederate Veterans, has ap pointed the following stall officers: J. F. J. Caldwell, Adjutant Gener al and chief of staff, with rank of Lent. Colonel C. S. A. James N. King, (Quartermaster with rank of Major C. S. A. John H. Rowcn, In spector General with rank of Major, C. S. A. J. C. Shuttlcworth. Com missary General with rank of Major, C. S. A. Dr. J. J. Boseman, Sur geon General with rank of Major. C. S. A. Rev. J. Lourie Wilson I). D. Chaplain General (with no rank.) Aids E. F. Smith and George Chan dler with rank of Captain, C. S. A. We are expecting some weddings in this neighborhood before long. As soon as they are over we will speak of them—perhaps we had better not ho too previous. It frequently happens that wo come in contact with chronic grum blers and Rial-contents—those dolor ous kind of fellows—in that event we are forcibly reminded of that good old hymn: “Hark, from the tombs a doleful sound.” etc. Its a great pity some people never do see the silver lining of the cloud. Every oath they swear is only an additional confession that they love the devil and his way of doing business. The Ledger is visiting tho homes of many families who never had a newspaper they could call their own, and who have no trouble to find neighbors to whom they can lend it. Everybody who likes to read it should subscribe for it and receive the editor's blessing. J. L. S. Fifty Six. I am now fifty-six years of age, and am sitting alone here in this silent room letting my thoughts run hack over years that I know I will never go over again. My eyes are full of unshed tears. It does us good somt, times to restrospect our past lives so that we can improve on tiie future. I know in my life that I have made many mistakes, hut I am so thank ful that mistakes are not sin. Yes I know that I have crossed the hill of the turn of life, and home heavy burdens and scorching heat. So bus every other woman that came through the war as I did, and now when I think of it as I do just now I almost feel tired and a little sad. I know that my hair is turning gray and I feel that I am growing old. I ask myself what has life left for me. I feel thankful that I yet live,* thank ful for home, husband and children to love and to love me, thankful that Icanyetdo a littio work, thankful that I am willing to do what I can for the welfare of others, giving food and clothing and sometimes a word of comfort, and, too, a word of warn ing to those who might ho tempted. As wo grow older wo learn to be thankful for ninny things that once seemed very hard. Trials and diffi culties overcome, have left us stronger and perhaps nobler than they found us. And when I have passed the last milestone, may it he mine to hear, “Enter in to thy rest.” Mrs. R. Ann Waters. — —* - — Bowlinsville Budget. [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Bowlinsville, S. C. Feb. 17.— Owing to the bad weather farmers have not done much toward prepar ing their land. Oats are looking well. Measles aro in our community. Walter Lipscomb, one of your en terprising young men, spent Saturday night with his parents. J. F. I’roctor visited your city Saturday. Gus Paris and J. F. Proctor have been busy hauling lumber and repar ing their house. W. L. and Marion Phillips were in t his settlement, a short while ago buy ing turkeys for a shooting match. Jolly Boy. —— •— —— Converse College. Converse College has lately re ceived donations amounting to over *1(X),0(K). I). E. Converse heads tiie list with *70,000, the hoard of direct ors, tho citizens of Spartanburg and other friends of tho college gave over *110,000. The gifts to the college aro in perpetuity and tho management of the college is vested hy special char ter and incorporation in the hands of a self perpetuating Board of Trustees and tho college is made a permanent gift to tiie cause of education. Tho college is not yet six years old but its success has been phenomenal. The enrollment of students this year is 1150, from sixteen states and Canada. The Winning Ticket. Editor The Ledger : We respect fully submit the following as u ticket that is in keeping with the progress of our progressive city, and wo usk tho support of tho progressive people of this municipality. N. H. Littlejohn—Intcndunt. J. A. Carroll. J. G. Wurdlaw, W. H. Richardson, W. O. Lipscomb—War dens. Vpx Poi'LLl. The Williamsburg ‘Raids. 'Twas on ;i pleasant Autumn day Quite early in the morniiiBr* When Shinvler dashed.iutbour town All fear and danger scorning. A shout—a volley—on they conic, We all ran out to greet them: The Yanks affrighted, lied dismayed. Nor ever turned to meet them. Yankee Doodle where so fast? ♦The gallant Ath ne’er run sir '■ Except wlii'ii Rebels make a dash. And then It is no fun sir. ■ ' The valiant Campbell hurried down With Shingler close behind hhn,- And swore could he but reach lorktowu Socesh should never find him. ' Yankee Wilson wild with fright Cries, ’•Quick hoys to the sa<Wle— Three hundred Rebels are hi sight, Eight hundred must ’sjctshgullor" Yankee Doodle hurry on? * '• ' ’Tis time to be afraid slrafSpv.w For’tIs enough to make y/iibrun— When Shlnglor’s on a nilff'slir:' • Fast and still faster on they fly, Ami leave tiie fort behind them. Rut soon the Bhick Swamp’s trcach- 'rous depths In miry fetters bind them. Now gallant Colonel you must'yield For vain Is all resistance, . And learn when Shingler takes the Held ”1 is best to keep your distaifce.' 1 ' Oh Yankee Doodle where's your boast, That you don’t fear a Rebel? When Slimier with his littio host lias whipped his number treble'. MeCandless. the "Invincible, Swore Tabb was an intruder And should not welcome be by 1dm So hid in Fort Magruder. Rut when upon his list'iiing car Their parting footsteps fell sir* . Cried "Railey come, now we are safe. And we can give them shell sir." Yankee Major! ha! ha! ha! Oh! what a gallant focman! Ran away before our men • Rut stood to curse a woman. Now Rlrdlo. trim your wines for flight, Aiui Mckissick's sword sir; For if ho meets you in the fight He'll make you eat your worils sir. Remember valor’s better part And fly the Old Dominion, For well we know you’ve not the heart To face our South Carolinian. Yankee Doodle show your face. Oh why are you afraid sir? Rut we’ll never see your face While Wise Is on this raid sir; And little Yorgin fleet of foot— Forewarned of coming strife sir. Called for Ids horse, put on Ids boots. And ran away for life sir. We wish him well, and if again *' li is face we ne’er should see sir, in memory’s courts he’ll always dwell, A genuine F. F. V. sir. Oil Yankee Doodle go away, in pity pray do leave us; Nor ot our chickens and our "Nips” And peace of mind bereave us. * 5th. refers to the 5th I’ennsylvanian Cavalry. [Tiie above poem was written by MlSs Vir ginia Sully, on the occasion of a raid made by 1 lie Confederate cavalry upon tiie town of Williamsburg. Vn.. of which she was a resident, while it was garrisoned by Federal troops during the war. it is printed liecauso many of Tm; I.kikieu readers are familiar wit h the events—some of them actually tak ing part in it. The poem was secured for The LKixicn by one of its admirers from Dr. Richard A. Wise, of Williamsburg.—£([.] — The Grim Reaper. [Correspondence of The Ledger.] Maud, S. C., Feb. 17.—Measels, mumps and whooping cough are still raging in this community. Throe persons have died from the effects of measles. Mrs. Sallie Black, wife of Govan Black, and a sister of J. G. Spencer, of Gaffney, quietly passed away last Thursday morning at 4 o’clock. She leaves a husband and ten little children to mourn her loss. Tho youngest child is only about one week old. Tho whole family had the measles at the same time—not one was able to wait upon tho other. Mrs. Black was a good woman and liked by all her neighbors. Her re mains were intered at Corinth church. Miss Ella Mason, the daughter of Jim and Susan Mason, died last Tues day morning at I o’clock. Her re mains were interred at Corinth church. The littio infant of Will and Mari etta Grubb died last Monday evening at 3 o’clock and its remains werp in tered at Corinth church. •’''V: The families of S. A. Stacy and W. Y. Elliotte wore made morryj-last week by a visit from Mrs.' W. T. Thomson and daughter, of Gafttiey. We welcome Airs. Thompson anchor sweet little daughters any time they wish to visit their old friends in this community. Waffojrd and Maggie Waters dined at S. A. Stacy’s Sunday. /. Leila Clary, of Macedonia', spent last week with Nannie Stacy. Alice Petty, of Limestone, sprint a few days with Nannie Stacy. - ’l. Rev. C.M. Teal, ofHicksvUle,!s^ent a few days with Ids father-in-liitAast week. . i\ Josio Scruggs, of State .Line, is boarding at W. D. Cooper’s adij gpjng to school at Centre View. ' ' Airs. Alattio Betty and Af aggie’Amer cer, of Gaffney, visited Airs. IWteio Davis, at State Line, Saturday./^ Your correspondent passed through Clifton, No. 3, last Saturday, ^ttley are making good headway on^tho third mill. Air. Converse says hg is going to work on tho fourth mite us soon as ho gets tho third one dope. If they will build a few more mrlts'on Pacolet river that stream will turn more spindles than any other river in tho world according to its size. * * '•,> * * . *5 ? Old People. *» Old people who require modclno to regulate tiie bowels and kidney ivill lind tho true remedy in Electric let ters. This medicine docs not stimu late and contains no whiskey Oor other intoxicant, hut acts as a tonic and and alterative. It acts mildly on tho stomache and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the ojjf gans, thereby aiding Nature in Cne performance o f the functions, El>c. trie Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids digestion. Old People'ftud it just exact ly what they need. Price fifty cents per bottle at W. B/flu- Pro’s Drug Store.