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THE DIARY.
MEMO. FOR TO-MORROW.
DEATH.
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McKay. On January 10th, at Kabe, WINIFRED ATKINSON MCKAY, wilo ci P. H. McKay, in her 41st year.
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The China Mail.
Hoxaxosa, SATURDAY, Jan. 22, 1916.
THE DESTRUCTION OF GERMANY'S TRADE-
THE CHINA MAIL.
It
THE MAGISTRACY.
DUMPING ASHES,
THE COMING 'RAGE MEETING,
TRAINING TIMES,
Fone Chinos were each timed 83, or 14 Thon was a thick mist over the Valley
days Imprisonment, by Mir Hazeinad this this morning, which prevented the f morning for dumping ashes un private Flowers of reing form faning the early ground hold by fr L. D'aimada a brushestar performance wa for friends.
"UNSTAMPED LETTERS.
Government communicated with Autralia and the other Dominions some, time ago, concerning some problems bearing on such a scheme— the destruction of 'Germany's trade, including the control of the Empire's
Mr. Howwick's black derby grillu, 'which metals, alien trading organisation,
covered a milo in 2.11.0, last '§ 121. Imperial food supplies, and the
Me. Kadoorio's groy derby did a nice gallop over a mile and a quarter, list possibility of framing a British Imperial navigation system.
A Chison was fined $10 by Mr Hazolandile, 25.94, 35, 32.32.16.3, Very few would seem from what we are able this morning for bringing 17 unstamped the old ponies worn it and of the went well, 3.20, Jack Juniser 32.3; while to learn of German opinion, that letters into the Colony. The Pustmaster, Mr. Sassonashaadsome beast
the Chartered Bank's candidate gavel-a the business men of Germany are General prosecutod. counting confideatly on a resumption of the old trade relations as soon as the war ends, but Great Britain ard the nations with whom she is in this terrible way have Gghting learnt a lesson they can never forget, Land made a return to the status quodfunded.
ane impossible for any of them. Then the clash of arms onde the economic war will be continued relentlessly, and now is the time to formulate plans.
NEWS OF THE DAY
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Mr Ho Kom Tong distributes the prizes as Saiyingpun School on Thursday
hart.
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Commerco has made an appropriation of funds for the establishment of "an up-to date soap factory" at Hankow.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week end- lug 8th January, amounted to 61,667 tons and the sales during the peried to 87,444 tecs.
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Two memiliora of the Pig Dealers Gailteditable showing over a mile and a half, finishing in 81.1. Mr. Sparpa" zub., wore charged op remand before Me Wood which is another good one, was taken this morning "with taking 31 and 39aily but nisbet well in 1.00.1, 1.A- unstamped letters respectively out of the Mr Mackie has a good pony in his subscription grifin and with, Ar. Knol Colony.
The Portmaster General. Mr. E., CD. up went in good style over a mildene Wolfe, prosecuted, and Me. J. H. Gardine quarter, which he regustiated in 3:01. last quarter 31. A Mr. John Peels stable ware given fairly easypos
Mr Wolfo said to had been through the correspondance rofully, and he was atisfied the exse was no diffarest' from an ordinary one. In each packet of chita there was one addressed to a bank, a bank account. Other letters contained market statements as to the price of pigs.
Mr Gardiner salt is would be absolutely imposible for the deniors. to soad them through by the past because they did not knew the addresses, and that was why the agen: took them.
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31: Wolfe said the letters were all fully addressed. He guaranteed that the Post Offics could have delivered all the letters,
-wem nằso the most of Sir Paul's: but the
SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1916.
THE WAR.
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.
(Reiter's Service to the China Mail)
THE RUSSIAN FRONT. GUNBOAT'S CLORIOUS
PURSUIT OF TURKS IN CAUCASUS
PETROGRAD, Jan. 21.
FEAT.
Y.C. FOR THE COMMANDER.
Lesbox. Jan. 21:2
A communique saya!
A glorious feat by the little Our troops in in the Cucuous con- inue their pustit of the disorganised sunbout Comet is told in to-day's Gazette in which it is announced Turicish Central Army, and hard that Lieut. Comminiler E. C. Cook hutter has a good pony in his light diese-ouverted the first-blow-into-con- has been awarded the Victoria ut sub, which is a free easy mover with silerable success, the retreating Cross. Surgeon H. Loughlin, Engi- big stride. His quarters this morning enes kaing heavily-imen and neer T. Keir and Flight-Licut. V. ovor alle and quarter, wäre, 30.3. material.
G. Blackburn have been awarded 55.3. 08:3, 85, 31.1=2.55,2, --
Distinguished Servida Crosses.
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The times," clocked" this morning
Mr. Berwick's bi. derby, boy, o, 1 nails,-20,- 1.08, 1.30.2, 4.11.3 et 4 32.1.
RUSSIA'S OFFENSIVE IN BUKOWINA.
ITS INFLUENCE ON THE BALKAN- SITUATION.
PETROGRAD, Jun. 21.
The Cemet, advancing towards. Kut, was ordered on September [28th_to_exinito and, if possible, tọ | destroy an obstruction across the
river.
The guabout was subjected to very
Mr. Beswick's. g. derby, boy, o, Thi last 1}, 35, -, 1-13, 2.18, 3.50; last 4 32. Mr. Merco's doby, boy, o, 1 mile, 33.2, 1.10.8, 1.50, 4.25; lost + 05...
Sir Paul's g. end ap. r. darbies, boys'
217; last 400 and 35.17)
1 mile, 4, 1.0.2. 1.41.4. 2.14.1 andance of the Russian ofensive in from both banks. The Comet at
370.
Bir Wolle said that defendants mast hare known that since the war started no communication of any kind was allowed ta
Sir Paul g derby (C.R.B.), by, leave the Colony except through the Poet. mile, 33. 1.1. 1.69.1; last 307 No doubt they had been doing it before,
Sr Paul's bl. derby, boy, o, 3 mile, and had only just bean, found out. That 35, 1.12, 1.42.4, 2.202; L was no excuse for letting them off. Mr. White's two, derbies, Mr. Koul woastly had convicted people who had done and buy of mile, last 1, 35.3," 1.12. the wrong thing one after duing the right | 1.43.0 and 1,50; last quarter 33.3 and 18. thing for years. He himself (M: Wolfe) Mr. John Peel's Taker, béy, and w. had taken out a dog license for years, but derby, Boyd, i, t mila last 3, 89, 1.13, one year he forgot and was made to pay for 1.16.0: last 32.0. 1: (laughtert.
Defendants were each fited 820..
THE ALLEGED THEFT BY A SEPOY.
His
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Mr. Seth's derby, bog, and Maybey, Seth, i, 1 mile,, 331 1.08.3, 144, 2.18! and 217.2; lost 4, 32 and 33.2.
The Pres emphasises the import-bgary machine gun and rifle fire
Bukovine in diawing of large force tempted to sink the centre dhoty of from the Balkans and isolating the the obstruction by gunfire. Having failed in this Lieut.-Commander Bulgarians, who are thus wable to attack Salonika or operate in Albani.Cookson ordered the Comet alongside so us to board the now and cut the THE BATTLE NEAR CZERNOWITZ..
ENORMOUS ENEMY LOSSES.
PETROGRAD, Jan. 21.
A communique states: In the Raraneze district, north- Mr. Kadooris's g. derby, boy, o. 1 cast of Czerowitz, we carried a last wile, 22, 1.000 14 2133: last i portion of the enemy position. RS.
fd.
The enemy made ve desperate
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Lieut. Commander Cookson was kided unboard the dhow while back. ing with an axe at the wire haweers connecting e dhow with two- other.
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Surgeon Loughlin teaded wounded under the heaviest fire. Enginger Kur kept the Lascars in The Indian soldier charged with the thof:
engine-room, ut excellent order of sixty 'soverigns and other money.from another member of the Hongkong Singapore 37.3, 1.13, 1.55.1, 2.28: fuss 32.1.
attempts to recapture it but all the hand also carried away the wounded.
Flight-Lieut. Blackburn carried battalion, while both were in hospital, was erste derbies boys, bl, and attempts were repulsed and the
despatches wetween the General and brought up on romand before I Wood dk. g., 2,55. last miles 95.2, A.11.2, enemy suffered enormous losses.
the Comet. this morning..
Mr. Mcller's eh. derby, boy, 1 mile,
#RUSSIAH OPERATIONS IN PERSIA.
Nor the least important items of news telegraphed by Reuter during
Subcriber to the Rev. F. T. Johnson's the past twenty-four hours are those wedding present (organised by Mire Bowley) which reveal the amount of attention can inspact the silver salvar with auto which is being given in official graphs engraved at Mesers Falconer & Co.'s quarters, to the nieans of destroying on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (the the trade with Germany tow and for 24th 25th or 24th instant),
Mr. E, G. Fillier writes to a Peking evermore. In particular we would
1.45 2.19.2 and 2.12.1; last quarter draw attention to the announcement contemporary stating that a paragraph
Mr W. E. Shonton, prosecuting, 32.8 and 36.2." made by Mr BoNAR LAW that the which had been published referring.
Mr. John Peel's cr. derby, boy. i, to his departure is misleading, and referred his Worship to various Cases resolution which was submitted to the tha: he is proceading home on ordinary dealing with identification of the stolen
property in cases of the larceny of monǝy. House of Commons by Mr. HEWING leave, and for personal reasons only.
Mr F. C. Jenkin appeared to defend: on the 11th inst., and a report of the debate on it, had been communicated sites at the Race Course for the forth-
The can was remanded to Friday at 2.16. SELLING POISON WITHOUT A LICENSE. to the Governments of the Dominious coming races published in the China Mull and that the subject is receving the the other oveping the name of Mr. A. B earnest attention of the Imperial Lows was inadvertently given as a par-Street, was summoned bofors Mr Hazeland, 1.49, 2.35.1. 3.00, 5.31.1; last Government. The resolution moved chaser. The name should have been Ah by Mr. HEWINS was to the effect Low, a Chinese.
In the list of purchasers of matshed
It is notified in the Government Guzells that the name of Mrs. McGregor, of "The Retreat." Penk, who is a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of Glasgow University has been added to the Register of Modical Fractitioners entitled to practice medicine in the Colony.
The Kang Sang Yuen, of Wing Lok
this morning for not being registered under Ordinance 12 of 1308 for keeking a shop for retabling poison, for selling poison without having the word 'poison on the hettle in English and Chinuse, for selling posion to a person unknown, and for selling prison without making in entry in the book beford delivery!
Mr G. N. Orme prosecuted for the Crown, W. E. L. Shenter defending.
Me Ormo said he wished to withdraw the third and fourth charges,
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last 11. 13,2.01.2, 2.36.1, 3.07gli.
laet 31.3.
Triumphant Dahlia, boy, b, 1 mila, 35. 11.1, 116, 2.17.1; last 31.1. Sandeway, boy, i, 11 last 14, 43, 125, 2.08.2, 2.40.24 3.20.3 last 34.1
Freddie Knoll, o, 11 lust 11. 3.
311
Major Nathan's 'sub., boy, u. 1
1-16, 2.25.1:"
Mr. Wayloong's sah.. Sedgwick, 6, mile 41 12, 2.00:3
"Mr. Kremer's sub.: Kreur, o, Jenile 43.9. 1.26, 2.06, 2.42; last † 56.
Mr. Kremer's ch. sub.. Kremòr, o, 1 mila, 8.0, 1.15, 1.53.2, 2.30 last 36.5. Mft. White's and 31gvers. Kadoorie sad White's subs., boye, o, 1 mile, 37.2, 1-15. 1.5, 2.26.3; last 4
IMPORTANT SUCCESS.
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MORE NAVAL HONOURS.
LONDON, Jan. 21.
The Distinguished Service Cross PETROGRAD, Jan. 21.
for adrvices during the advance to A telegrain from Teheran reports Kut-cl-Amors has been, awarded that after a most difficult march over to Sub-Lieut. L. C. Tudway for anned launch forces surrounded and defeated annoruvring the snow-covered pusses the Russian remarkable" ability and coolness "in Persian rebel bund a thousait Sanania under fire.
Naval Lieutenants K. Singleton munications of the Russian Expedi- and W. V.Harris, and Sub-Lieut. tonicy Force in Persia in the region J. E. Brown are mentioned. "- of Enizeti Rescht
1 strong which threatened the com
SULTANABAD OCCUPIED
LATER.
The Russians have occupied Sultenabad
THE MILITARY SERVICE BILL.
Loynos, Jan. 21.
In the discussion in the House of" Commons on the second schedule of Mr. Sassoon' sub., boy, o. 1 mile. 6,
"The enemy and the German Con the Military Service Bill, dealing 1.11.5, 1.47.3. 2.15; last 81.2.
Dr. Jordan's sub.,, boy, o. I mile last' 1.ul fled to Bufujird.
that with the view of increasing the
We have received from the "British power of the Allies in the prosecution and American Tobacco Company me of the war, the Imperial Govern their Chinese cale:dars which advertise the ment should enter into immediate well known Three Casles cigarettes. The consultation with the Dominions in calendar is artistic in desigo and is plassing order, with their aid, to bring the in its colours, being less violent in tone whole economic strength of the than they usually aro. Empire into 40-operation with the Allies in the policy directed against the enemy. No report of the speech L-Excursion to Msco by x.s. made by Mr. Hewiss in proposing the resolution was telegraphed but most diligent readers of Home news papers are probably aware of the
We understand that the plaintiff, a Chi ideas which Mr. HAWINS and his
Mr Hazeland said that was so, but belast 31.1. associates wish to see translated into neso widow, in the action tu recover $10,900'
from the Bank of Caston Ltd, deposited by thought that his recent decision would action. Mr. HEWINS, who is a well- her husband, just before the Second Rare-base been read by these people.
Mr. Soares sub., boy, i, 11, 50.3, known Professor of Economics, and plution is to appeal against the decision of the
Mr Orme remarked that be did not press Justice. Sir Wm. Reos Davies, for so exemplary penalty, but pointed out 1-2.0, 2.17.3, 0.29.2, 3.58,3; lazt occupies the post of Secretary of the Chief
Mr.Shellier's sub. noll, o, 1 lest Tariff Commission, is also Chairman who gave a verdict for the defendant Back that this shop was quite close to the one
concerned in the recent case so the defen-mile, 35, 1.110. 1.172, 2.224; fast i of the Unionist Business Committee
An attempt is being made to revive the dans 6rm abeuld have known of it. of Members of the House of Commons, interest in bezing, which has agged con- Mr. Shonton said the effect of the
Taishan".
General "Memoranda,
WKOSHIDAY, te...-
JAD.
at the Diocesan Prize Distribution
School by Hon. Mr. P. H. Helycnk.
FRIDAY, Jan: 28:--
Day for January. Distribution of Prizes at Halilios Public
School by Lady May]
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Mr Shebton wid his clients purchased the preparation wholesale to sell retail, 1.13.
Mr. Dyer's sub., Boyd, and Section 4's There was nothing in it to show it was prison, and as it was bought from properly sb., boy, o. 1 last mile, 37, 1.13.2.
qualified people they thought they could 1.19.1, 2.25 by 30.4. sell it. The drug was formerly sold by Garmant,
The Chartered Bank's sub., buy, Q. 13, 40, 1.15.3, 1.58, 2.28.4, 3.04:1): 5,35,2;
3. Walker's dan sub.. boy, mile. 36, 1-111, 1.43: Just 81.4.
$1.1.
80.2
Mr Maitland's 'sub., 2. fast.
Hongkong Stock Exchange: Settlement His plan of economic warfare against siderably sizce the withdrawal on Active decision would to that only registarod 1.06.8; last 1.0.
Germany is to break up the system service of most of the local followers.
economic terrasment has been ringed to take place ០៦ which Germany's scheme is based, namely the Central at the Victoria Recreation Club on Feby 25th but 18 entries are necessary to insure European treaty system. Seventy- the competition taking plain. Detalls of five per cent of the German trade weights etc., can be found in our advertine, W83 done with the Centralment coloma's
9.30 p.m.-Auction of Household Furni. tore at Mesars. Hughes and Hough's. BATURDAY, Jan. 29.—
European Treaty Powers and It is stated that the Chinese Goverd
11 a.m.-Prize Giving at the Ellis the British Empire, and German warment will pay a bonus of £10,000 to Sir Eadoorio School by Hon. Mr. C. finance was based upon securities Richard Dave on the aspiration of his. Sever.
representing this trade. MEHEFINE present agreement and a further £5,000, ou takes the view, and we think it will the expiration of his new agreement which
Moxpaz, Jan. 31 ş
Noon-Distribution of Prizes at Que's
Collega by B. E. the Governor.
V.16 p.m.--Plano Recital by Mr. Denman Faller, Y.AC.O.. L.R.A.M., in the 'Uity Hall.
TUMPAY, Feb. 1-
Meeting.
chemists would be allowed to sell the drug. Mr. Apears stb., Seik. and Suction The people who hold it wholesale would i's subs, boy; o, 1 mile, 33, 1.06.2; 1.40 doubtless sos that it did not get into the 2.10; lust + 30. hands of those, propia in any larger. Mackie's sub., Knoll, und Mr. Lafrenta's sub. loy, 0, 14, 8, 116, quantities.
A that of $25 on Bach of the two charges 1.53.2, 2.0, 1.01: last { '31. was itapoand. di
THE WAR CHARITIES FUND
·COMMITTEE."-
The following letter has been sidressed
be generally shared, that Germany will expia in 1919, Sir Richard has been to the Colonial Secretary ----
granted'savon months leave of absence on
would be horrified if the British full pay during the currency of the raw Empire announced that it was deter agrovment, with fare to. England and back.
1 Des Voeux Road Central, Hongkong. 2nd January, 1916.
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Mr. Morrins two subs., boys, o, 1 mile fast 1, 37, 1.12.1, 1.17.1; last.
Mr. Moller's to subs., boys, o, 1 mile, 45.2, 1.23.1.58, 2.00.4 last 1 32.4.
Mr. Beith's atb., boyri, 1 mije last $2.1; 107: Inst
Mr. Humphrey's two subs. boys, o 11, 87, 1.18.2, 1.50, 2.28, 9.1 and 13.00.1 last quarter 33.1 and 341
Mr. John Peel's'g. and bl. subs., boys, i, I milo, 35.1, 1.12.1, 1.448; -1.32.2
Mr. John Peel's ch. sub., boy,
mined to make this system impossible The VicciConsul in charge of the SI-With reference to the recent mile, 16.2, 1.078; Inst 31.1 in the future. There would be a Netherlands Consulate in Hongkong. iz appointment of a Comunities in connection
Sir Paul's sub. (P.5.) and bl. sul panic if Germany were convinced that forms us that the Netherlands Indian with War Charities, I have the honour to boys, o, 1 mile, 2.21, last 107.3, 1.12.2 11.30-West Potat Building Oo's, the resources of the British Empire Government, hivo rescinded the decreo by inopiro why the name of no member of the 1.41.4; last 31.2.
Sir Pauls Itch. sub, boy, o, 11, 36.2. by which Hongkong was declared an branch of the profession to, which I belong would in the intere be used for the infected port on, account of plague, No. appears amongst the members of mich 1.13, 1.48,3, 2.23.5 26.2; lane 3, 21.134. Sir Paul's wind bi subu boys, ti benefit of the British people and special measures are any mors necessary Committen
I also notice that no names of members i aile, 31, 139:1, 1.43.8, 2:17 Inst thair Allies only. Fear, Mr HEWINS for shipe leaving for the Netherlands Indies tanggs, would materially shorten the with the aception that the bill of health of the Medical Profession, the Architenis: 33.1
Profession or the. Profession of Chartered war, and the Empire could bring has to be endorsed by Consulate Recostals Greer of ston Commitice together and both times have been this about by making clear that Gaboral in Hongkong.
11,46 .-B. K. Central Hatate's
Meeting Noon HB Land Investment
Agendy Co's. Meeting:
and
12,16 -H. Land Reclamation
Con, Mosting.
Thorada, Feb. 3
Chinese New Year Day,
Públic Holiday
Great Britain after, the war intended
to use her power for bargaining. We gather that the proposal is that there shall be an Imperial Economic Conference and that this Conference should take the initiative for fixing a
A DARING ROBBERY,
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When two ponies hare is powed!!
nor do the names of any members of the clocked they are given above in the ardigary community of the Colony, sucliorder tuey finkod
ss Eho ordinary, mercantile firm and the large shops engaged in business.-herz, and ROBBERS PRETEND THEY ARE I have to laguire why the dissos above
POLICE
mentioned aro omitted from's Committee which is supposed to be, but clearly is not have the honour to be,
Laur obedient Sarvan,
Pretending to be police searching for representativo
VISITING CARDS tripartite far, giving preferential optam, sir moo; two med
PRINTED ***Ching Mall Office.
terine for the Empire and a moderate entered the house
and a Gilmad Street and revonne tariff for the Allies, and penalising forift for all enemies. It oppboard, from
understood that the British Three of the men laye been arreband.
LOOKER.
STRAIGHT AT IT
HERE is no 6 of us beating around the bush We might as well out the first at lanWe want you to try with Chamber in Caugh Remedy the.zexb time you have a cough or gold Thers, is no reason so far 10 CH 600 why you should not do aoThis properating by its Larkable euros, has gained a world wide repata lou, and people every where sost it in the highest forms of praise, Tels for sale by all Chamalsa and Storekeepers.
ITALIAN FRONT.
OPERATIONS BY SKI DETACHMENTS.
ROME, Jan. 21. A communiqtic states: Ski detachments during the night climbed the ice covered by very deep snow to Storzellina Pass, a height
of 10,000 They then desconded into Monte Valley and destroyed, under fire, two enemy blockhouses, exploding mines, and returned safely,
CRIMINAL CALUMNIES."*
with the tribunals, Mr. Lond said representation of Labour would be fully provided
The Committee stage was com cluded.
The proceedings throughout were characterised by a desire that the Bill should work well.
Mr. Snowden (a Labour member) complimented Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. Long on the manner in which they had conducted the debate.
LABOUR AND THE MILITARY BILL.
LONDON, Jan.1. The joint committee of the rail wayner, miners and transporters unions have asked the Executivo, to take the views of the respective Hosts, Jan. 21. The Montenegrin Promier in a bodies in reference to the Military statement said he hoped the tragic Bill, having in view a joint meeting end of Montenegro would alsace the of the three union on the subject runainal calumnies that the plotted if necessary
for pense with the enemy.
LONDON, Jan. 21. Atologram from Rome suys the Mensagere interprets Signor Barzi luis speech as moaning that the Italians will only remain in Ailani if required to do so in the interests of Italy or those of the Allies.
THE MONTENEGRIN ROYAL FAMILY
ROME, Jan. 21. The Queen of Montenegro and the Princesses have gone to Lyons.
The Queen of Italy accompanied them part of the way.
RECRUITING SCENES.
LONDON, Jan. 21. There are animated scenes at tho. voruiting stations in connection with the culling up of the first attested groups, the inen being most cheerful and singing.
OVATION TO BRITISH TROOPS IN ROME
LONDON, Jan. 21. A party of British troops passed through Rome yesterday and received on ovation. Thoy were taken to tha Coliseuro, and other sights of the city.
This king of Italy and the Prin-de cesses budo them larwell on their
aparture.
PERSONNEL;
NATY'S
LONDON, Jan 31
A Supplementary Estir
inc ca
50 METHING TO REMEMBER. IN buying a cough medicine for children,
the personnel of the Navy, bent in mild that Chamberlian Dougal snedyths best for colds, croup and to 350,000 has been agreed to by whooping cough and that it contains no House of Cozamon without dieous. Helal drug or sale by all homiet and Storak