' poison himself. Both he and his wife only lived for a few minutes. John ston's affairs are said to be m a pros perous state, and the tragedy is be lieved to have been committed during ■a fit of temporary insanity. : (Received December 10, 11 a.m.) Mkilbocrne, December 10. : Johnston and his wife are still alive. The two eldest children show signs of a struggle before strangulation. They were apparently killed before the household retired to rest. The: wife s arms weretorn andlaceratecl, indicating that hot husband had first attempted to strangle her. It is now stated that Johnston had been m financial diiti culties. for some time.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Present Messrs W. C. Walker, C J. Harper, Hu«o FriedlancVv, John Gnpcg, L. £. Wright, W. McMillan, James Brown, E. J, Coster. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. The Clerk took the chair and asked for nominations for the position ot Chairman of the Council. Mr John Grigg had great pleasure m proposing Mr W. C. Walker for the position. He was quite sure from the able and impartial manner m which Mr Walker had discharged the duties of Chairman during the long period m which lie had served m that capacity that no would be again unanimously elected, and 1 he hoped he lioped he would accept the position again. . Mr Friedlander would second the motion. He had nothing to say m addi tion to what Mr Grigs had said, Mr "Walker's eminent qualifications for the chairmanship being so well known. Mr Walker was unanimously elected. In acknowledging the compliment that had been paid to him by his re-election to the position of Chairman he said he had to express hia thanks and gratitude to the members of the Council, and trusted that whatever his relations with the Council micrht be m the" future it would be" his aim'to regulate his action as he had done m the past, and to do his duty impartially. He hoped the Councillors would do thiir best to support the chair. Hitherto the-.position had been an easy one, and no effort would be wanting on his part to make it still an easy, one. He again thanked them for the honor done him. COUNCIL ELECTIONS. The Returning Officer read the returns of the election of members of the Council, which have already been published. OKDIJTABY MEETING. The ordinary meeting was then held. chairman's statement. The Chairman's usual statement was then read as follows :—• ■ Mr Goodwin writes to say that the plantation reserves leased by him have been taken over by Mr P. Roberts, and also asks the Council to reconsider the question of the rent now to be paid for them.—The Ashburton Hospital Board brings again under the attention of the Council, the large and increasing amount theßoard has to'pay for patients from this district attending the Christchurch hos pital, and expresses its fear that if this expenditure continues, a larger levy on the contributing bodies will have to be made.- From a lettter to bo read to day the Council will see that the Government is willing to place the Rakaia gorge bridge under the con trol of "either the Selwyn Council or this Council, and asks this Council to arrange this matter, with the Selwyn Council and what proportion each body is to pay towards the cost of the mainten ance of the bridge. The control this Council has already agreed to take over, as proposed by the Selwyn Council, and I have written to that Council suggesting each Council to pay half of the main tenance as hitherto. This proposal the Selwyn County Couacil has agreed to. — The balance-sheets for 'he ax months ending 30th September last, duly audited, are placed on the table. These accounts have been published.--The Canterbury College cautions this Councilagainst taking a permanent supply of water from the south into the north branch of the Ash burton through its reserve 1124, without the scheme being submitted to the Board, and its consent obtained, m event of any loss or damage resulting from the same, the Board will hold the Council respon sible. The Auditor-General m reply to th« Council's suggestion that a uniform «tyle of books be kept by County Councils, states that he thanks the Council for forwarding this suggestion, and agrees that the proposal would be advantageous, but is afraid it would be impossible for him to enforce it. He trusts, however, he may at a future time be able to avail himself of the suggestion given. engineer's report.

The Engineer's report was read as follows: — . ... Plains Water Supply.—The service for this district h*s been fairly well kept up during the montli. The variable conditions ot the Ashburton River and Pudding Hill stream have caused some slight irregularities pend ing the clearance of silt, etc., at the inlet works, but these have been of very temporary duration, and have caused no inconvenience to settlers so far as I am aware. I have staked out and taken levels over the devia tion of B race near Somerton .authorised by the Council, and tenders for this work are called for fco-day. With reference to that part of the Hangers report dealing with questions affecting some of the races m the Mount Hnw; district, these mutters are not •quite satisfactory. With regard to the Hiaintenance of these parts of E 8 race, for -which several owners are jointly liable, it will be better for the work to be rlane by the Council as has been done on this occasion and charged to them, and 1 believe they would be agreeable to flacii an arrangement. As the period for half-yearly overhaul has now arrived, that work should be put m hand without delay. Weeds are baginning to accumulate m the races to some extent, but the kit overhaul was for the most part very thorough, and not HiHch will be required on the present occasion* Besides, the various mains for the most part are m fair order, and I do not think it will l*e necessary to shut off the water for cleaning purposes on this occasion. In such dry weather <as this, it would not be advisable to have tjie races shut off alto gether, even for a few days. The auxiliary supply «* Acton is working satisfactorily. •Tfe; river road race is still m progress, The ■Wateuiiii Flat service has been well main tained, except for a short time when the fiUDDIv a*J;he Mill was shut oft. VAsfitutt«wßmujita%a Water Supply.- Some repairs have been executed where neeestfuyv and «tt the races have been pretty i well supplied, though the prevalence of dry weather has cansedsome shrinkage, which is more apparent at the lower «aa pf the races. It appears some of the settlers towards the lower end of Ford's creek have been de nriired to some extent «f their usual supply from the action of owners higher up the creek, who are diverting the water at several points. As objections were made by several owners to the Council proclaiming this creek as a kkww of supply for one or more races, I presume tho Council cauuot deal •with that matter »t ppsenfc, "or yet with Ibhe private race supplied from this source, which race, with gome modificatfattjof route, the settlers seem desirous to place under the control of the Council, The settlers at Ruapuß* had not yet co«»pencecl the con struction <of race ■ laid off m tfiat district. Unless started at once I should say it could not be supplied till the dry season is over ; as for a time i* wIH absorb more than can be spared from the -race meant to supply it. Bridges. Several small repairs to decking Lave been made during the m<tyt>h. P/antations.—Repairs to several boundary fences jhaye been granted to prevent m croaekmenta by stofik, and more are m pro fiuaging Stream—l jwve completed the

second of these between Ashburton and Rangitata for the current period—the low est record yet obtained so far us the streams are concerned. For instance along the lino of boundary road from Willowby to Hiiuls, river-inclusive, there is not a drop of water m any ' ot the water-courses which have hiherto yielded very considerable supplies. Fortunately the North.and South branches of the Ashburton River arc holding out well as yet. E8 11A0E. The Engineer's suggestion m regard to E8 race whs approved, and a resuluiioi! was passed instructing the Engineer to see that the races be cleaned out imme diately without the water burnt,' shut off. ford's creek, and otheik». Mr Wiight read a petition from certain ratepayers, asking that the race coming from Mr White's farm be taken over by the Council, and managed as a Council race. Mr Grigg moved "That the race from Anderson's creek to the sea be proclaimed a water race, subject to adjustuient with Mr McArthur." Mr Wright seconded and the motion was carried. He also moved that the race from Wheeler's creek for the Waterto.. settlers should also be proclaimed. This was .seconded by Mr Grigg, and carried. Resolutions were passed to request the Governor to proclaim the races abo7e referred to, and to instruct the Engineer to forward schedule of all races unpro claimed, and get them proclaimed. Messrs Williams and Ashton waited upon the Council m support of the resolu tion moved by Mr Grigg, and after ex pressing their views, were told what the Council had already done. They ex pressed their thanks to the Council and withdrew. [Left Sitting.]

THE ECLIPSE.

There will be a total Eclipse of the Sun, on Friday, December 12th, visible m New Zealand. The following particulars are reduced 'to New Zealand Mean Time :— Begins on the earth generally Decem ber 12th, 1111. 58m. a.m., m Longitude 77° 46' E., Latitude 8° 19' S. Central Eclipse begins generally December 12fch, lh. 3m. p.m. m Longitude 56 U 58' E., Latitude 18°42' S. Central Eclipse at noon Dcoember 12th, 2h. 45m. pm. i Long tude 129° 43( E., Latitude 53° 58' S, Central Eclipse ends generally December 12th, 4h. 7m. p.m. in' Longitude 142° 48' W., Latitude 30° 33' S. Ends on the eaith generally December l*2fch, 5h 13m p.m., Longitude 165° 0' W., Latitude 26° 31' S.

Grown-up Land.

Good morning ! fair maid with lashes brown, Can you tell me the way to Womanhood town? Oh ! 'tis this way and that way—never a stop; 'Tis picking up stitches) grandma will drop ; 'Tis kissing the baby's troubles away ; 'Tis learning that cross words never will pay; 'Tis helping mother, 'tis sewing up rents ; 'Tis reading and ploying, 'tis saving the cents ; 'Tis loving and smiling, forgetting to frown ; Oh ! that is the way to Womanhood town. Just wait my brave lad—onje moment I pray, Manhood town 'tis where ? Can you tell nio the way ? Oh • by toiling and climbing we reach that land ; A bit with the head—a bib with the hand ; •Tis by climbing up the steep hill work ; 'Tis by, keeping out of the wide stioet ' stirk ;'.•■•■ 'Tis by always taking the weak one's part ; 'Tin by giving the mother a happy heart: 'Tis by keeping bad thought and actions down ; Oh ! thiit is lhe way to Manhood town. And the lad and the maiden rail hand m hand, To their fcir estates m the grown up-land.

The Result of the Election.

The " Wellington Post " says :—Politi cally the result of the election is dis astrous to the present. Ministry. One of their number has been iguominiously beaten, 35 pronounced oppositionists have been returned, while there are at least 9 members who insist on a reconstruction, and whose votes will depend on its character. The Ministry, as constituted, is therefore clearly m a decided minority, and the Premier m fulfilment of the en gagement he entered into with the leader of the Opposition, Mr Ballance, last session, is m honour bound to lose no time m tendering his resignation to His Excellency, with a view to reconstruction. Even if the Waitotara seat, as yet un decided, is won by the Ministerial candi date, the party will not number more than 29 out of the 73 members of the new House. The regular Opposition, of which Mr Ballance is the leader, may be counted as including about 28 votes, at least seven who are decidedly opposed to the Government being equally against Mr Ballance. It is therefore not probable that Mr Ballance will be entrusted with the reins of office at present. As to who is to undertake the work of reconstruction of the Ministry, the choice would seem to rest between Captain Russell, Sir John Hall, and Mr Bryce.

The Weather

ALFORI) STATION The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending December 7th, 1890:—

This Man was Frightened'

And on reading, the facts it will appear that he had reason to be. The man referred to was Edward Perrin, a guard on thfi Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincoln shire Railway. In September, 1887, he met with an accident, which gave a tem porary shock to his system. Not long afterwards he began to feel a pain m the chest and have 'difficulty m breathing, and threw up a great deal of mucus (phlegm). He at once concluded he had some .serious ailment of the lungs, and sousrht medical advice. The doctor said it was so, and added that there was no cure for it, and that he could do no more than give him something to ease the p&in and the cough. Then the doctor gave Mr Perrin a certificate stating that he was suffaring from "Catarrh Phthisis," which is the professional term for that dreadful malady, Consumption. Further symptoms soon appeared which .seemed to confirm this alarming opinion. The poor fellow experienced" great pain m eating, and a tightiiowr, across the chest, which felt, h Biiid, " as if some strongman was gripping him around the body under the arms." The rest of Mr Perrin's narrative is best related m his own words. He says : "I soon commenced to have a brackish taste m the mouth as if I had been .sucking copper. Then came cold chills and sweats m turn, the cough got hollow, and I raised more than I had done. rlhese terrible symptoms so scared me that went and cqipuJM tbe late Dr D««?re

Fox, who was at that time ■.Ccnsnltiaj; Physician to the Railway Company cud to the Infirmary. He examined me cave fully, and certitled as follows :— ---"In the case of Guard Pjmn. • Tim , man is evidently frightened. He is suffering from Phthisis and Dyspepsia. Cod liver oil and iron are indicated." This fully bore out what the otlui ( doctor had said, so I now looked upon myself as done for. I took everything I j could hear tell of. I have drunk gallons of cod liver oil and sherry, and have ha ' many quarts of camphorated oil rubbed on my chest, until my wife was sick of ru I (bins'. I was also poulticed continually, but m spite of all this terrific dosing and medicating I got gradually worae'. m half a-dozen words my condition was this: I believed myself to be fast going to the grave with consumption ; my friends said so, the doctor .said so, and it looked like it, if anything ever did. It is understood that consumption i.s sure death, and I made up my mind for that awful end. I had been oil" my work from 1887 to 1888. I was ashamed to be away so much, as I was obliged to draw funds from the Club all the time to help support my family. " While I was thus doing nothing but waiting to die, crawling about feebly like a man who has virtually done with this world, 1 happened one day to meet In spector Rippon, of Ardwick Station, one of the Traffic Inspectors of our line. He was shocked at my looks, but said, ' Perm, I don't know as anything will help you ; but, if anything will, it is Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup.' I remember that this idea amused me, miserably broken and ill as I was. Help me? Could it cure consumption ? Not likely. Impossible ! Still it couldn't make me worse, and ho I got a bottle and began to take it. I could scarcely credit my own > feelings, but as snre as truth is truth, before T h,-id spi 3 uu that bottle of medicine, I found relief. Now comes [ what you may find it hard to believe—l took but two more bottles and went back to work, and have been sound and healthy ever since. I told the doctor about it, and, although he saw I was well, he seemed displeased. " You say Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup cured you ?' he said. ' Nonsense. It is only a quack medicine; it is nothing but stuff and rubbish.' Well, all right, I said to myself it way be stuff and rubbish, but it has made a sound man of me after that very doctor had me booked for the graveyard, and said no earthly power could keep me out of it. That was enough for me and will be enough for thousands of others m this country.

" I am exposed to all sorts of weather, but have never had a return of the bad breathing, chest pains, nor any of the other symptoms that nearly frightened me but of my ■senses. I eat and enjoy my food as well -as any man m England. Now, what was the secret of this getting well ? If I really had consumption, it was nothing short of a miracle ; but I never had consumption at all. The doctors were all wrong m calling it that. What I actually suffered from was indiges tion and dyspepsia, which causes . the same symptoms that mark true consump tion ; hence lots of people who are sup posed to have lung complaint might be as easily cured as I was if they would let cod liver oil alone and take Mother Seigel's Syrup."

Mr Perri'ii'i 1 address is No. 36, Goiton Brook Street, Gorton Br<-ok, Manchester ifiiiglaud, and he will reply to any letters written to him concerning his case.

THE ASSBtTRTON fItTARPIAN, WEDNESDAY DECEMBEB_J.O, 1890



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TR I .A. L OIF McCOKMIOK M Binders. A TRIAL of the NEW STEEL BINDER will be held m a paddock of Oats, Alford Forest Road, about a mile from East Street, on Saturday, 13th. INTENDING PURCHASERS ARE INVITED TO INSPECT THE MACHINE AT WORK. J 0 H N 0 R E & C 0., .A.Gra2srTF3.



H. M._JONES. SANTA OJLA.XJS IS COILI .G- A NDso is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. The -X_L Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected totocK oi Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and New Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano Japanese Toys and Fancy floods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes Cabinets, Ladies Baj?H, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro- Plated,; Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant and chaste m design, Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material," Fancy Glassware, Tea Services, Upais Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially imported from the Religious Tract Society, Ward and Lock, Cassell and Co., aud other publishers for the Amas Trade. Booklets m great variety and Xmas Cards. _ . The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods m the county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWB,fel 1 U&&JJ*L.& REMUNERATIVE PRICES. „ , , , , School Committees purchasing Boiks for prizes, Toys and Fancy Goods for school treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. h. M.Jones, __mw- WHEAT WHEAT "WHEAT *■ , W ,.'Q* — iH -ffT '} A SH 'BUYERS ■ R U L L IT & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS, A <2 TJ T> TT T> |Q]lf r\ RE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat* at highest market pric« JLjL Floui, Bran and Sharps are also on hand. Gristing by patent Rnllerprocoss no the shortest notice. '



Sharplin, Vincent & do. SAWMILLERS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, s£bINGT3UEN riY'AVE erected largo Sawmills at JL. 1. Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planking to any size m Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, ,&c, made to patterns ars desired, Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and orders will be executed promptly. Timber em be delivered by train, or at tho Mills, or by rail from Springburn to <my part of the district. The Mills are within lh miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS, AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post promptly attended to. 12+38 . THE A.S.HBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886, the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :— IF PAID IX ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 0s 6d  Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d  Year ... 24s Od, by jost, 7s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6il, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d  Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d; if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment. I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKEEB AND JEWELLERS. Lowest Christchurch Prices as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and jTS guaranteed 12 months. t) "T3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal 1 Spectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rothekam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUR OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired. I. SALEK AND CO., 12+32 Next Bank New Zealand. UNDER BILLTF SALE. "^ FRIDAY, 12tu DECEMBER, 1890. ."]\/TR D. THOMAS has received m JjX structions fr^m the Bank of Aus tralasia (the holders of the stock mortgage) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON ™^Wft 1890 M A II A "NT TT I NEAR WESTJERFIELD RAILWAY I STATION, PCfAA FIRST CLASS MERINO OOUVJ EWES m the wool with fair percentage of crossbred lambs at foot. In lots to suit purchasers. These ewes are a very good lot indeed, being sound mouthed, 4500 of them being Westerfield sheep, a flock well and favor ably known m the district for years. The balance of the ewes were bred by the late Hon. Robt. Campbell. The lambs are by first class' Lincoln rams, and are m very good order. No reserve. Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 2 20 Auctioneer. ""■"NEW CHRISTMAS CARDST" A Beautiful Assortment. NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. FANCY GOODS, .fee, &c. L. F, ANDREWES <fc Co,



ST. JOHN'S LODGE, NO. 1858, E.C j HE Monthly Meeting of the above • Lodge will be held m the Masonic Hall, Anhburton, on THURSDAY EVEN ING, 11th hint, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. H. A. VESTY, Secretary. '" j MIX Concert on behalf of the Treat to I be given to the children attending the Hanjpstead School will take place on FRIDAY, the 12th inst., at the Odd fellows' Hall, Ashburtcn. | The best talent m Ash burton will assist, and the pupils will sins some conga. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Concert to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets : Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is ; children, half-price. 12,62 ASHBUKTON " WOOL SALES THE SECOND SALE OF THE SEA i SON WILL BE HELD EARLY l| JANUARY. FRIEDLANDER BROS. MILES & CO., D. THOMAS. JOHN G. RESTELL, In conjunction with the N. Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ld.o 12*63 Gr. B AWCETT , I JoDDS SURGEON DENTIST. Am>hess :—Court Clumbers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private Residence. Tattered' Street, Three doors below Masonic H^.]]. ■-" -js^y— —i^om - BOYS'"and OTRLS' OWN ANNUALS, NEW MUSTC. STATIONERY and FANCY GOODS, CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR'S CARDS of New Zealand Scenery. L. F. ANDIIEWES & Co. MR S. B. SEYMOUK, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASH BU R T ON on dates to be announced, and may lit consulted at MR. CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST. 10 17



A Person cured of deafness and noises m the Head of long standing, by a simple Remedy, will be glad to forward ji description of it free to anyone who applies. The most as famishing cures have lately been effected by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, M.c\\ bourne. veksTdesirable ""residentla l PROPERTY, j One of the best sites on Cartar's Terrace. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs Hummieby, to Sell by Public Auction on the premise* Carter's Terrace, on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th, at 1 o'clock. without the slightest reserve, The Equity of Redemption of the above desirable Property, con- I sisting of FOUR ACRES of very superior land, laid out and plantecl, having three frontages, on which is erected a Superior nine-roomed Dwelling-house, Stable, Coach house, and other improvements. Also, at same time and place,— ABSOLUTE SALE or HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, T. BULLOCK, ■[2t32 Auctioneer THE ASHBURTON MAEL From and after the 30th November 1886, h« terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s (kl, by post 7s 6d „ Half-year... 12s Od, by post 14s Od „ Year 20s Od, by post 2G's Od JF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post Ss Od „ Half-year.... 13s Ocl, by post 16s Od  Year 26s Od, by post 32s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment. ■- Should C*nmsM «*• - JBf^^k Wtll-known and Buo- df *$&({ WtfS^*» dHRONie OOMfUHTI. tr\W r>*,ls-^ l*W' — fir V 1 i Xt- *»'*li'V % V\sys^ W-IFX COTSTOTATIOW. 'P^ W- fttedan Si- W v MaltoWH,



The railway Station-master at Chertsey, Mr Weils, and his family had a very un pleasant experience on Tuesday evening, through catnig some tinned fish, as after the repast all those partaking of the fish were seized with symptoms of irritant poisoning which continued during the night. I)r Tweed was sent for, and on his arrival early this morning administered remedies which were successful m relieving the sufferers, who are now all nearly recovered again, the serious symptoms !),i vi;i,r: p:\f.;:ed away. Hollow.w's Pills.—'Weakening weatbu- —The sultry summer days strain the nerves of tlie feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, stic'i as these purifying Fills, be found to correct the disordering tendency. Holloway's medicine give;; potency lo the nervous system, which is the source of all vital movements, and pre side. 5; over every action which maintains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over-estimate the necessity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with which uhese Pills accomplish that end. They are the most unfailing antidotes to indiges tion, irregular circulation, palpitation, sick headache, and costiveness, and have there fore attained the largest sale and highest re putation. I The Best Remedy for Indigesmox.— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidTtly recommended as a simple remedy ef Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly al the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, arc mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is 1-Jd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the world. BOPE FOR THE DEAF.