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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAtf, PORTLAND, ATABCH 12, 19-05V PE-RU-NA TRIUMPHS AFTER ALL ELSE HAS FAILED. AH; Ages, Young and Old, Are Subject to Catarrh and Catarrhal Diseases. The Use of Pe-ru-na In Every Home Is an Urgent Weed. How Parents Dispose of Their Children. LIGHT ON MANYEVIL DEEDS Over 300 Girls in Chicago . Sold Into Slavery. MARRIAGE . LAWS A FARCE They Shield .Practices of Italians, Making- Marriage License for Mere Ch'ildren Cheaper Than Dog License. I v LITTLE GIRLS SOLD INTO 1YTFE " t HOOD IX CHICAGO. Girl wives under IS In two years, SOI. Most of these, Italian. Many, of them, American. Kone of them, Jewish. Superintendent Bodine, of the Compul sory Education Department of the public schools system, declares that marriage licences are as easy to set as dog per mits, and coat SO cents less. CHICAGO. March 11. (Special.) The re sults announced today of the investiga tion conducted by Superintendent Bodine, of the compulsory education branch of the public school system, reveals the fact that during the last two years 301 girls under the legal marriage age of 18 years have been married without substantial proof of age to men whose ages range from IS to 40. Instances are cited where several girls of 12 and 13 years have been sold Into "wifehood by their parents. The affidavit filed by the prospective groom was the only proof of age submitted. Superin tendent Bodine declares his belief that the present system makes perjury. He will call a meeting of the committee on compulsory education ot the Cook County Child-Saving League next week and have resolutions adopted to Induce the Legislature to make far stricter re quirements for marriage or minors than are in force at present. How the Bargain Is Made. Mr. Bodine also gave sbrae .side light on "the child wife traffic. which la most common among the Sicilian Immigrants. An adventurous son of Sicily comes to this country leaving- his family behind. He gets work as a laborer on a railroad or inthe street. Then he starts his work as a matrimonial agent for his daughters. "W ith a photograph and flowery language, he lures a bachelor laborer Into love by Impressing him with the charms of a cer tain daughter, who is at the time far away. When the bachelor has been led to the proper state of mind, he Is induced into a contract which binds him to pay the passage of the married man's family on condition that the daughter in question be given him as a wife. Mr. Bodlne's agents have had great dif ficulty In carrying on their investigations in the Sicilian colonics, because of the secret system of runners, who give warn ing. Marriage License System a Farce. "The marriage license system In Chica go Is a farce, and the weak marriage law of Illinois Is responsible for many of the divorces In Chicago," said Mr. Bodine. "Marriage licenses arc as easy to obtain as dog licenses, and the only material difference Is that it costs 50 cents more to keep a dog than it does to be taxed for marrying a girl. The questioning of a dog license purchaser is fully as search ing, as the breed of the dog must be known. "Under the present marriage law parents are not required to file proof of their M-yoar-old daughter's age when they want to deliver her into matrimony," Mr. Bodine said. "They simply sign con sent, and the prospective groom flics an affidavit that the child is a certain age. The marriage law should be amended to prohibit absolutely the marriage of any girl under IS years of age and stop, this shameful practice of parents bartering their daughters into marriage before they are out ot short dresses and before they finish their grammar grades at school." ECKLES DEFENDS RAILROADS Gives Congress a Sarcastic Hit, and Beck Hits Back. PHILADELPHIA. March lL-James H. Eckles. ex-Comptroller ot the Currency, and James M. Beck, ex-Assistant Attorney-General of the United States, were the principal speakers at the annual ban quet of the Pennsylvania Bankers' Asso ciation today. Mr. Eckels defended the right of capitalists who Invest their money In railroads to control the rates. He said: "All economic questions, such as bank ing and railroad business, should be bet ter entrusted to those who upbuild com merce and know what they arc doing and who have their money at stake than to thoso who stand In legislative halls and whose only call Is that they hold public office and are In governmental authority. Mr. Beck disagreed with Mr. Eckels on some points. "It Is a mistake when cap itafinvested in such affairs as transpor tation." he said. "Is not In a manner sub ject to the supervising powers under the constitution, as they may be made in such a body as the Interstate Commerce Commission." TELEPHONE LINE TO DENVER Long. Distance Systems to Be Con nected in Utah and Nevada. DENVER, Colo., March 1L (SpeclaL) The people of Denver and Cheyenne will soon be able to talk to Oregon and Cali fornia cities, -an arrangement having been made between the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company and the Pacific States Telephone Company to connect the lines in Utah and Nevada, which will afford also connection with Oregon. The line to bridge the gap will be built from Ogden to the Nevada state line by the Rocky Mountain Bell and from that point to Reno by the Pacific States Company. Pe-ru-na, a Matchless Cure and Its Consequent Miss Julia M. Carlson, 922 I street, N. W.. Wash ington. D. C. writes: "I take the greatest pleasure in giving my in dorsement to Peruna as a matchless cure for ca tarrh and equally as fine as a remedy for conse quent weakness and indigestion. "It cannot be approached as an agreeable and effective tonic" FROM lime immemorial, there have been all sorts of remedies devised to cure catarrh. Most of these remedies operate -locally. Snuffs have been devised gargles, sprays, ointments, and every conceiva ble pharmaceutical compound hoping to cure catarrh. The fundamental mistake made in all of these remedies is that they treat ca tarrh as a local disease. Catarrh is a Systemic Disease. Catarrh often manifests itself locally, being confined to the head, the throat, the lungs, or any other organ lined with mucous membrane. Notwithstanding that catarrh ex presses Itself locally, it is a systemic disease, the local expression being only one ot its manifestations. In order to teure catarrh permanent ly, or even to cure it at all, it must be treated by a systemic remedy a rem edy that invades the system with the same universality that the catarrh does. Peruna is a systemic remedy for ca tarrh. It is an Internal remedy that searches out every part of the human system and finally eradicates the catarrh. While it is true that Peruna cures catarrh of a chronic nature, yet it Is advisable to take Peruna as a prevent ive and not wait until it has fastened Itself in some part of the system. AMERICANS IN PARIS King Edward Pays Honors to Admiral Davis. AMERICAN EMBASSY HOME Americans in Paris Raise Money to Buy Building Changes Among Ambassadors Take Place on April 30. PARIS, March 1L King Edward intend ed to bestow a distinguished consideration upon Rear-Admiral Charles H. Davis, the representative of the American Govern ment, following the decision of the Inter national Commission which Inquired into the North Sea incident. It was the desire of the King to have the Admiral visit Buckingham Palace, and accordingly Sir Francis Bertie, the British Ambassador here, wap instructed to arrange for the visit. Sir Francis communicated with Am bassador Porter and Admiral Davis, but the lattor's sailing arrangements prevent ed his acceptance of the distinguished honor. However, the King sent a special messenger to Dover, conveying a letter to Admiral Davis. Slno. a Japanese club just opened here, already has SO members. Only Asiatics are eligible, and a handsome clubhouse is contemplated. More than $50,000 has been subscribed by prominent Americans for buying the resi dence ot the Duchess de Grammont, on the Avenue Hoche, for the American Em bassy. The projectors believe the balance Is obtainable, but It is not likely that the property will be utilized as an embassy for some time. The month of February in France has been prolific In strikes, of which there have been a total of 47, chiefly owing to demands for Increased pay. The transfer of the Embassy from Gen eral Porter to Mr. McCormlck will take place April 30, when it is expected that most of the other European transfers will be made. Thereafter General Porter Is likely to make a European tour. The American colony is arranging to honor him by an elaborate banquet before his departure. Major Mott, the American military at tache, has gone to Rome, and probably will extend his tour to Constantinople in connection with the military organization of those points. Lieutenant-Commander Smith. the American naval attache, is about to start on a tour of the French shipyards for ob servation of the extensive programme of new ships. ARMS SMUGGLED INTO RUSSIA Thriving Trade Broken Upby Rus sians and Russian Police. BERLIN, March 1L An active trade in smuggled arms at Ostrowo, Prussia, and at K&Usch, Russia, was broken up this week by the Joint action ot the Prussian, and Russian police. The arms inter cepted consisted chiefly of the poorest quality of revolvers, worth JL25 whole sale. There is no evJdeRce that the smugglers were agents of the revolution ists, or that they were, connected with any organization. They were merely ad venturous travelers who sell goods on V for Catarrh Ills. Tried Pe-ru-na After Everything Else Failed. Miss Anna Graham, Chairman Do bates Committee, Conservative Club, 27 W. Costilla street. Colorado Springs, Colo., writes: "I was much run down a few months ago. and all the medical treatment I took failed to bring the re quired relief and toning my system needed. "1 was advised to try Peruna, which I did, when everything else failed. "Two bottles really made an entirely different woman of me, and five bottles toned up the system and brought health and strength. "I shall always speak In the highest praise of Peruna, and feel sure that it is all the medicine a woman needs who is run down and In need of a tonic and stimulator." We have on file many thousand tes timonials like the ones given here. We can only give our readers a Blight glimpse of the vast array of unsolic ited indorsements we are receiving. Pe-ru-na Cures a Severe Cold. Mrs. Katherine Mann, 635 California street, Los Angeles, Cat, writes: "About three months ago I contract ed a severe cold while away on a visit. I used plasters, took Turkish baths, and tried cough remedies until I sick ened of it all. Peruna proved my one relief." the other side, of the border at 400 or GOO per cent profit, with little risk on this side of the frontier, although those caught In Russian territory are severely pun ished. This Illicit trade has always existed, but increased to large proportions dur ing the recent months. Such revolvers are now abundant In any Polish city, but are becoming dearer farther In the fron tier. The arms are concealed In many ways In goods sent into the country In crates, tinware, packages of cloth and bunches of bananas. The experience. of German commercial travelers Is that buy ers of goods frequently request that 10 to 20 revolvers be concealed In their packages, not because the merchants are antagonistic to the government, but be cause It Is regarded as good business. Some "firms have been quite willing when the customer's tastes were known, to throw In a few revolvers and boxe3 ot cartridges as an Inducement to buy. CHILDREN AT REVIVAL SERVICE Twelve Thousand of Them Attend Torrey and Alexander's Mission. LONDON. March 11. The meeting at Royal Albert Hall today was the most striking mission of Reuben A. Torrey and Charles M. .Alexander, the Chicago re vivalists. It was a chlldrenB' revival, con ducted on the same lines as the others. Long before the doors were opened the vast square In which- the hall stands was crowded with children When the doors were- opened, they surged Into the great hall, which was soon filled, while several thousand were turned away. Within the hall presented a stirring scene. Twelve thousands little ones sang the Gloria song In a united chorus, led hy Mr. Alex ander. Mr. Torrey preached on "What a Child Can Do for Christ ' Over 600 children went penitent to the platform at the close of the meeting. Good Thing for Arbitration. VIENNA. March 1L In an autograph letter, thanking Admiral Baron von Spaun, Austria-Hungarian representative on the International North Sea Commis sion, for his labors. Emperor Francis Jo seph expresses the opinion that the result will tend to promote the reference of in ternational disputes to arbitration. Twenty Killed In Welsh Colliery. CARDIFF, Wales. March 11. It is now announced that 20 lives have been lost as a result of the explosion which occurred yesterday In the Cambrian colliery at Clydachvale. in the Rhonda Valley. CANNOT THY ITS MEMBERS. Judge Holds City Council Must Send Bribery Case to Court. CLEVELAND, March 11 Judge Bea com. in Common Pleas Court . today, granted the petition of the Cleveland Electrical Illuminating Company for a perpetual Injunction restraining the City of Cleveland from enforcing or attempting, to enforce any order on the company to produce its books and papers at the Counciimanic bribery investigation. The books were wanted to prove the al legation that the company had contribu ted to the campaign fund of Republican members of the City Council and made direct payments of money to two Demo cratic members of the same body. The in vestigation of the charges by Mayor Johnson was stopped pending the decision "by Judge Beacom regarding the right of the Council to compel the production of the company's books. The court holds that the Council has no authority to try its members upon a charge of bribery or of undue Influence." and that. If such charges are made, the proper tribunal is a Judge and Jcry. The case will.be taken to the Court of Appeals Immediately. Suffered With nf WMMSTi Medicine Stomach Helped Until Trouble, Cured mM He Took by Pe-ru-na. mmMmSSm Pe-ru-na Mr. Alfred De Malo, Notary Pub lic and Italian translator, also editor and propri etor of the Ital ian newspaper. II Corrlere, Vl ne land, N. J., writes: "I am glad to say that your treatment made me a new man. I feel better than ever did. "My friends here know how much I suffered with stomach trouble, and nnv f)if surprised to see mv crront im provement after taking Peruna. T feel it a duty to recommend to all sufferers the tonic. Peruna. I cannot express to you my gratitude for the benefit your medicine has been to me." There Is probably not a man or wom an, boy or girl in the United States who has not hrd of Peruna. THE MODERN FAB1US (ConMaued from First Page.) many versts all the approaches to Tie Pass are covered with troops, artillery and baggage transports pressing northward, and 25 miles away the strong rearguard of troops, which Is commanded by General Kuropatkln. Is retiring slowly, doggedly disputing with the pursuing enemy every foot of the ground in order to cover the retreat of the army. The losses In this defeat, which Is the most bitter yet experienced by the Russian army, by a moderate computation, is not less than 300,000 men on both sides. The Russians, in addition, sacrified enor mous quanttiies of munitions and stores, the greater part of which were set on fire before leaving Mukden. It is impossible to say whether the Rus sians will be able to put up a fight and hold this position, or whether It will be necessary to continue 'to retreat to Har bin, but the rank and file, whose military qualities never shone so brightly as in retreat or defeat, are far from being panic-stricken, and, under capable leader ship, and given a brief time to strengthen positions, may be able to check their pur suing enemy at this point. The order to abandon Mukden and re treat to the Tie Pass position was given at 9 o'clock on the evening of March 9. At dawn of that day the Russians held a line on the Hun River from .a point 10 miles east of Fushun to Madyapu. the west front extending to a point six miles north ot Mukden Station, the continuous line of battle generally paralleling the railway four or five miles distant. A ter rible dust storm raged, and tension had reached its extreme limit. Japanese Break Through Line. It was realized that, if any point of the Russian line gave way, all .would be lost. The position in the most extreme danger appeared to be north of Mukden station, where it seemed for a time, that the Jap anese might break through and entirely cut the lines of retreat. General Kuropat kln concentrated heavy, columns there, took command himself, and succeeded, during Thursday morning. In forcing the Japanese back from the river, and also in driving out bodies of Japanese east of the railroad. The maneuver appeared to point to suc cess, when news arrived that the Jap anese had broken through between tne slender first and fourth army corps, tak ing advantage of the hurricane that was blowing clouds of dust Into the faces of the Russians to deliver an attack which the Russians were not prepared to meet. It was Impossible to support the retiring corps, as the reserves to the last man bad been sent to the line of battle at other points, and, as the danger of com munication being severed by this attack from the east was imminent, retreat was determined upon and immediately began. Retreat Begins Amid Conflagration. The four principal roads leading north ward toward Tie Pass were completely occupied by a- continuous .file ot artillery and transport, and the retreating army blackened the country between. Before beginning the retreat, all the de pots, stores and military buildings and everything that 'could be of service to the Japanese was set on fire. A large amount ot barrage and siany guns were aban have Auwey riobsoiT, v. -i . - na VPTX or iffifffjii 8bi1B(? Mrs- A- Hobson. jpjP: mMSB WaishInEton st"' "Peruna has been such a blessing to my only child, as well as myself, that I feel induced to give my testimonial. "He has always suffered from ca tarrh of the head and throat, and I had to use extra precautions so as not to him exposed to aamp cold weather. 'Last year he was taken with la grippe, and as It was a severe case caused me much anxiety. "No medicine helped him till he took Peruna. I noticed an improvement at once, and in three weeks he was a dif ferent child, the la grippe had been completely cured, and I noticed thaj the catarrh was made better." Peruna cures catarrh wherever lo cated. doned. All rolling stock belonging to the railroad was brought away, and not a single car or locomotive was left at Muk den. About 1600 severely wounded Rus sians and several hundred Japanese were left at Mukden hospitals. The remainder of the wounded in the hospitals were sent northward, and a railroad train remained behind almost with the rear guard and brought off a train load ot those wounded In the retreat, many of whom reached Tie Pass without their injuries being bandaged. Mukden station was abandoned at 7 o'clock Friday morning. The retreat was dreary and disagreeable to an extreme. A dust storm blowing directly southward filled the eyes and faces of the troops, but at the same time tended to blind the enemy and delay pursuit from the South. Bombarded on Both Flanks. The retreating columns were bombarded on both flanks by batteries, which It was impossible to silence, the shells reaching the Mandarin road from the east with especial frequency from the village of Tawan, eight miles north of Mukden, and Pu, five miles further north. Under these circumstances, the retreat was conducted with astounding precision, which was largely due to the personal effort ot Gen eral Kuropatkln, who, with haggard face and uniform yellow with dust, was every where when needed. The troops compos ing the rear guard fought with extraor dinary bravery under the very eyes of the Commander-in-Chief, and the morale of the entire army under the circum stances was excellent. The Mukden defeat is attributed to many reasons, one of the most Important of which Is Insufficient information con cerning the, Japanese and their strength, which was far In excess of Russian cal culations. The censorship bureau at first resumed work at Tie Pass, but is returning to the rear guard, communication with which is still open. Severe Sentence on Ballot Thieves. DENVER. March 11. Judge Booth M. Alone today sentenced Peter Miller and 6f 77 9 Cures Colds and Grip pure and simple is known by Influenza, pains and soreness in the Head and Chest. Cough. Sore Throat, General Prostration and Fever Dr. Humphreys Specific "Seventy-seven" will break it up. When Grip is complicated with Rheumatism or Lumbago, then alter nate Specifics 15 and 77. If with Dyspepsia, "Indigestion or Weak Stomach, try Specifics 10 and 77. If with Kidney or Bladder trouble, as is often the case. Specifics 27 and 77 will cure you. For other complications consult Dr. Humphreys Manual at your druggist's, or mailed free. At Druggists, 25 cents, or mailed. .Humphreys' Homco. Medicine Co.. cor. William and Jean. Street, New Yorlc muw Pe-ru-na An Ideal Woman's Medicine. Miss Louise Mather, 13 Church St.. B u r 1 1 n g t on. Vt., Vice-President Bureau of Exchange, writes: "Your medicine Is an ideal wom an's medicine,, and by far the best I have known to restore lost health and strength. "I suffered for several years. My back ached, I bad bearing-down pains, and frequent headaches. "I would often wake from sleep In such pain that I would suffer for hours before my eyes would close again. I dreaded the long nights as well as the weary days. T consulted two physicians, hop ing to get relief. Finding- that their medicine did not seem to cure me, a lady friend advised me to try Pe runa. "I am certainly glad that I fol lowed her advice, for Peruna was the only medicine for me. Each ache and pain disappeared in four months and. I am In perfect health now. "My " earnest advice to suffering women is to try Peruna. for I feel sure they will not be disappointed in It." The great majority ot people have used Peruna at some time or other Michael Dowd. found guilty of stealing 318 ballots- at the election in this city on November 8 last and substituting others for them, to serye three to five years In the State Penitentiary. The Judge charac terlzed the crime as treason, "and said the persons who paid for such work .were worse than those who performed the act. LEAVING IT TO THE COAST Colorado Contest Argued by Lawyers on All Sides. DENVER, "March 11. The State Su preme Court today heard arguments on the question ot taking- up the Interroga tories submitted by the General Assembly, with the view of testing the legality of the proposition to oust Governor Alva Adams and seat Lieutenant-Governor Jessa F. McDonald a3 Governor. Attorneys for James H. Peabody, con testor for the Governorship, argued that the court could take cognizance, of the questions, but that the Legislature could not legally seat the Lieutenant-Governor as Governor, as It a vacancy were de clared ex-Governor Peabody would there by be reinstated in the office' which he surrendered to Alva Adams after the Leg islature canvassed the returns and de clared him elected. The antl-Peabody Republicans' proposi tion that the Legislature has a right to declare a vacancy In the office of Gov ernor and seat the Lieutenant-Governor, was advocated by several attorneys. Senator Edward Taylor, as amicus cu riae, contended that the court had no right to assume jurisdiction or answer the interrogatories. ' This afternoon Mr. Waldron, attorney for the Peabody Republicans, and ex-Governor Thomas, for the Democrats, argued against the legality of the question at Issue and the power of the Supreme Court to take cognizance of it. The court took the matter under ad visement, and a decision is expected Mon day. IS RULED BY CLAIRVOYANTS New Cause for Mrs. Cody's Quarrels With Buffalo Bill. DENVER. March 11. Testinony in the Cody divorce case was taken In private In this city this afternoon. Only H. S. Rldgley, counsel for Colonel Cody; Mr. Wilcox, of Nebraska, attorney for Mrs. Cody, the stenographer and the witnesses examined wore allowed in the room. The principal witness was Mrs. May Cody Bradford, a sister of "Buffalo Bill," re siding in this city. She has already made one deposition In which she testified that Colonel and Mrs. Cody had martial dif ficulties from the first and that she had intervened as peacemaker on several occasions.. The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. H. Hake and Mrs. Julia Goodman. They all testified In regard to the Influence clairvoyants had over Mrs. Cody and cited instances to show that she was prevented from signing- papers by the advice of spiritualists. They also testi fied that Colonel Cody and his wife had separated on several occasions since 18S7. Traction on Independent Line. PORTLAND. Starch 11. (To the Editor.) It frequently, has been stated that1 the Oregon Water- Power & Hallway Company Is operating through the Oregon Traction Company with, the view of obtaining a franchise from the City of Portland for an lnterurban line. An item in year paper this morning- contains the suggestion that the company named Is behind the Traction Company, and also the Intimation that pos sibly the Portland Consolidated Street Rail way Company is interested. These matters may very naturally be subjects for specula tion and gossip. There Is. however, no rea son nor necessity for any misconception. or salsuadetj41aiv I desire bow to A Preventive of Catarrh as Well as a Cure. AftT,nvEBf! Flc& formerly Special United States S..i?rney Sat.of VlrSlnla. writes from Census Office Building. Washington. D. C.: "People cannot live In the variable climate of the Eastern and Atlantic Coast States and escape liability to colds and catarrhal affections. y "The wide and common prevalence ot these ail ments is proof enough of the assertion. "I have been no exception, but I have found a sure means of combating those greatest objections to thi3 climate, and that is Peruna. -Taken as directed. It Is a cure for present ca trll52l ??uiJns and a preventive of future distress of that Kind. Mr. Robert E. McGonagle, Pierceton. Ind., member Clerks' Union, .No. 179. writes: v "I found Peruna ot great benefit when I had been suffering" with ca tarrh of the head and throat for months. The first bottle gave me re lief, and I continued to use it for eleven weeks, when I wa3 cured." Pe-ru-na Contains No Narcotics One reason why .Peruna has found permanent use In so many homes Is that It contains no narcotics ot any kind. Peruna is perfectly harmless. It can be used any length of time with out acquiring a drug habit. Peruna does not produce temporary results, it is permanent in Its effect. It has no bad effect upon the system, and gradually eliminates catarrh by removing the cause ot catarrh. There are a multitude of homes where Peru na has been used off and on for twenty years. Such a thing coma not be pos sible if Peruna contained any drugs of a narcotic nature. No other remedy has received the In dorsement of so many prominent peo ple as Peruna. Write for free book on catarrh. Address Dr. S. B. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Colum bus. Ohio. All correspondence held strictly confidential. state that neither the Oregon Water Power & Railway Company nor the Portland Consolidated Street Railway Company have any interest whatever In the Oregon Trac tion Company. The enterprise of the latter company Is a purely independent one, and will remain so. Another statement may be made by way of further explanation. It seems to be con sidered In some quarters that the Oregon Traction Company really desires to obtain a franchise to construct a street ralfway in the City of Portland, and that it is not Intended to construct the road to Hlllsboro. The reverse of this Is the truth. The plan of the company Is to build the road to Hllls boro. and for the accomplishment of this it Is necessary to acquire some convenient en trance into the City of Portland. Very truly yours. ANDREW GRAYDON. President Oregon Traction Company. The city water is so bad we have to buy our drinking water by the gallon." "Well, you should be used to buying water by this time. You're a stock broker, aren't you?" Philadelphia Ledger. What Sulphur Docs For the Human Body in Health and Disease. The mention of sulphur will recall to many of us the early days when our mothers and grandmothers gave us our dally dose of sulphur and molasses every Spring- and FalL It was the universal Spring and Fall "blood purifier," tonic and cure-all. and mind you, this old-fashioned remedy was not without merit The Idea was good, but the remedy was crude and unpalatable, and a large quan tity had to be taken to get any effect. " Nowadays we get all the beneficial ef fects of sulphur in a palatable, concen trated form, so that a single grain is far more effective than a tablespoonful of the crude sulphur. In recent years research and experi ment have proven "that the best sulphur for medicinal use is that obtained from Calcium (Calcium Sulphide) and sold In drug stores under the name of Stuart's Calcium Wafers. They are small chocolate-coated, pellets and contain the ac tive medicinal principle of sulphur in a highly concentrated, effective form. Few people are aware of the value ot this form of sulphur ' In restoring and maintaining bodily vigor and health; sul phur, acts directly on the liver and ex cretory organs and purifies and enriches the blood by the prompt elimination of waste material. Our grandmothers knew this when they dosed us with sulphur and molasses every Spring and Fall, but the crudity and Im purity of ordinary flours of sulphur were often worse than the disease, and cannot compare with the modern con centrated preparations ot - sulphur, of which Stuart's Calcium Wafers Is un doubtedly the best and most widely used. They are the natural antidote for liver and kidney troubles and cure constipa tion and purify the blood In a way that often surprises patient and physician alike. Dr. R. M. Wilkins, while experiment ing with sulphur remedies, soon found that the sulphur from Calcium was su perior to any other form. He says: "For liver, kidney and hlood troubles, espe cially when resulting from constipation or malaria, I have been surprised at the results obtained from Stuart's Calcium Wafers. In patients suffering- from bolls and plmple3 and even deep-seated car buncles. I have repeatedly seen them dry up and disappear in tour or five days, leaving the skin clear and smooth. Al though Stuart's Calcium Wafers is a pro prietary article and sold by druggists and for that reason tabooed by many physi- i clans, yet I know of nothing so safe and reliable for constipation, liver and kid ney troubles and especially in all forms of skin diseases as this remedy." At any rate people who ar tired "of pills, cathartics and so-called blood "purifiers" will find in Stuart's Calcium Wafers a far safer, more palatable, and effective preparation.