f oiiicis Isfeon's Symbolic Daices
rYo Derhard IC16RAHD
OR the first time In
near a generation the
anniversary of Thomas
Jefferson's birthday
Apr II 1J will receive
universal recognition
throughout the nation.
The celebration of this
great American's natal
, day li a peculiarly ap
propriate time to point out incident! In
hit career which have been passed
over by the historians, but are none
the less fraught with deep Interest to
the minds of those who look upon
him as one of the most commanding
figures in the ranks of the liberators
who participate- In the struggle
against British supremacy.
There are continually strange and
uncommon items relating to Jeffer
son's career coming to the surface',
and what an author fifty years ago
cast aside as unimportant and not
worthy of publication, the researcher
of today Is apt to pronounce welcome
additions to biographical knowledge.
Some of the early scripts of Jefferson,
now in the possession of Miss Sarah
N. Randolph great-granddaughter of
the famous Virginian were hastily ex
amined by William Curtis, who wrote
a life of Jefferson, and much of the
material therein contained was not
considered available for his purpose.
Among these documents are now dis
covered certain Items discarded by
the distinguished biographer, but
which nevertheless proved of much
Importance In deciphering a very es
sential element In the heraldic as
well as religious suggestions made by
Jefferson during the formative period
of our republic.
Among these seemingly unimportant
notes and memoranda appears evi
dence to the effect that In 1774, two
years before Jefferson wrote the
Declaration of. Independence, he used
the term "United States of America,"
the first time that such, present-day
denomination was given to the con
federating colonies. Further con
formation of Jefferson's deep fore
sight Is found in the same record, or
semi-diary, of 1774, where the follow
lng remarkable entry occurs:
"A proper device (Instead of arms)
for the American States United, would
be the father presenting the bundle
of rods to his sons."
This was Intended as a seal of the
United 8tates and shows that as early
s the fall of 1774 in suggesting this
design Jefferson believed in separa-
Thomas -Jeff ereon.
Hon from the mother. country, that he
hoped for a rebellion, and had faith
In the said rebellion evolving into a
revolution which would result In the
necessity for a national 'signature or
seal. He not only designed the em
blematic or symbolic part, but also
supplied a motto which likewise ap
pears among the stray notes of 1774,
couched in the following words:
"For a motto (on device for Ameri
can States United): 'Insuperablles si
Inseparables'" ("together we are in
separable") an anawer given In the
English parliament to the bouse of
Jefferson's First Design.
lords and commons. He cites parlia
mentary rolls as reference to the, time
when the episode ., occurred which
brought forth the reply. Jefferson's
; Idea of comparing the thirteen col
onies to the IS rods with which an
earnest father sought to Impress his
sons with the principle that "In union
there la strength," or the precept that
"United we stand, divided we fall."
was taken from ' his copy of Aesop's
Fables. The exact details of thto an
cient story which appealed so em
phatically to Jefferson are as follows:
"A father had a family of sons who
were perpetually quarreling among
themselves. When be failed to beat
Best Polish for
Dr. L. V. Redman of the University
of Kansas, who It now engaged in re
search on the chemical treatment of
wood, makes, In an article on varnish
in the Scientific American, an asser
tion that is of Importance to every
housekeeper. He aays that cracks,
hairlines, scratches and other detects
In the varnished surface of fine fur
nlturs and pianos may be made worse
ty using such cheap liquid furniture
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Jefferson's Second Device.
Jefferson's Third Design.
their disputes by his exhortations, he
determined to give them a practical
illustration of the evils of disunion.
For this purpose be one day told
them to bring htm a bundle of sticks,
and when they had done so, placed the
faggot In the hands of each of them
in succession, ordering them to break
it to pieces. They each tried with all
their strength, and failed. He next
unclosed (untied) the faggot and took
the stick separately. One by one be
again put them into their hands, and
then they broke them easily. He
then addressed them in these words:
"'My sons, It you are of one mind
and unite to assist each other, you
be as this faggot, uninjured by all
the attempts of your ene
mies; but if you are divided
among yourselves, you will
be broken as easily as these
sticks.'"
In the foregoing summary
we have the Jeffersonlan
Idea expressed as it would
relate itself to the union of
the thirteen colonies. . It
was direct, convincing and
logical, as shown in some of
the present state seals.
Two years later than the
date of the entry referred to,
July 4, 1776. we see Jeffer
son, Franklin and Adams ap
pointed a committee to de
vise a seal for the young re
public. His co-commltteemen,
like himself, were known to
be thoroughly informed on
heraldic matters, and it was
natural that the Continental
Congress would select people
of their culture and learning
for the performance of such
an Important task. Hence on
the same day that the Declaration of
Independence was Issued, July 4, a com
mittee to. devise a seal was created.
While present-day ' Americans have
always been informed by writers, his
torians and orators of the Intense
heat of that auspicious Fourth of
July, and that because of the almost
unbearable atmosphere of the sultry
weather prevailing the delegates as
sembled, hastily debated and quickly
signed the colonial Magna Charter la
order to get out of the congressional
ball, the facts are that the day was
unusually pleasant and characteristic
of a most agreeable summer climate.
This statement. Involving as It does
a correction of hitherto accepted his
torical material, rests on the author
ity of an entry found among Jeffer
son's stray notes, an entry never until
now given printed publicity. Innum
erable writers have drawn highly col
ored word pictures of the dreadful and
stifling weather conditions existing on
that memorable day, but we aubmlt
that far more reliance Is to be placed
on the evidence penned by a distin
guished and careful observer who was
present on the occasion in the role of
an active' and honorable delegate.
Among the Jeffersonlan script is a
sheet bearing the following notations:
Degrees.
.....68
72
.....76
.....73K
July 4th.
July 4th.
July 4th.
July 4th.
A. M..
A. M. .
P. M..
P. M.T.
We .are thus Informed that at tb
time of the passage of the Declara
tion of Independence, on the early aft
ernoon of July 4. 1776, the tempera
ture, according to Jefferson's record,
was 76 degrees a striking coinci
dence In the year of the century and
the number of heat degrees, both rep
resented by the numerals, 78. Natur
ally the question arises as to how Jef
ferson came to make this exact ob
servation regarding the weather con
Fine Furniture
revivers as brighten good varnish for
a short time by dissolving part of the
resins they contain.
"One of the best possible furniture
revivers," he continue 'Is one that
every housewife may easily mix and
prepare at a cost of a few cents and
with no labor whatever. One part of
lemon oil and two parts of boiled lin
seed oil well mixed and applied rather
sparingly to the varnished furniture
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ditions of that famous day; also what
might have been his method or ap
pliance utilized for registering the
heat of the atmosphere. Here again
the supposedly valueless documents
furnish corroborative evidence of Jef
ferson's ability to obtain the desired
information. On July 4, 1776, Jeffer
son called on Mr. Sparhawk to settle
an account, and this entry appears
among his papers as witness of a cer
tain purchase and payment:
"July 4. 1776. Paid Sparhawk for a
thermometer, 3. 15. Paid for 7 pr.
(probably pair) women's gloves, 27.
Gave to charity 1-6."
The foregoing entry removes all
doubt as to Jefferson's ability to de
termine accurately the 76 degrees of
heat on the noon of July 4th, and es
tablishes the fact that It was a calm
and delightfully tempered summer's
day. ' ,
Further search among Jefferson's
papers brings to light the correct
name of the German family which fur
nished him with room and board at
the time when he wrpte the -Declaration
and devised a number of designs
for a seal of the young republic, one
entry reading:
"Pd. Mrs. Graaf one week's lodging,
35."
On the 9th day of July, 1776, the
committee on seal met at the tavern
of the London Coffee House, and while
the report formulated on that occa
sion contains much of general inter
est. It is only necessary to consider In
this connection the Items in which the
hand of Jefferson is seen. He was
made chairman of the committee, and
It was he who addressed congress on
the subject. While Jefferson's device
was not accepted by the committee,
he assisted In creating a conjoint de
vice In which the Ideas of Dr. Frank
lin, himself and a French artist
named Du Slraltier were blended. In
the report to congress In the fall of
1776 Jefferson presented the .double
sided idea of a seal on the obverse, or
front, of which the following appear
ed: "
"A shield divided Into six fields upon
which were emblems of the leading
European nations; above the shield
the eye of Providence; the shield was
supported on the right side by the
goddesB of Liberty, on a staff she held
a Phrygian cap: on the left side of
the shield the goddess of Justice held
forth the scales of Justice In the left,
and a sword In the right hand. Around
the entire device the thirteen shields
of the colonies appeared. - with their
initials blazoned upon them." On the
back, or reverse, of the proposed seal
the Franklin Idea was displayed as
follows:
"Legend round the . whole achieve
ment, 'Seal of the United States of
America. MDCCLXXVI.' . ,
"On the other aide of the said Great
Seal should be the following device:
"Pharoah sitting in an open chariot,
a crown on his head, and a sword In
his "right hand, passing through the
divided waters of the Red Sea, in pur
suit of the Israelites. Rays from a
pillar of Are In the cloud, expressive
of the divine presence and command,
beaming on Moses, who stands on the
shore, and extending his hand over
the tea, causes It to averthrow Phar
aoh. 'v
"Motto, 'Rebellion to Tyrants Is
Obedience to God.' " I
But congress rejected the device
and report, dismissed the committee,
and appointed a new one.. Yet Jef
ferson's keen Interest In the heraldic
creation of a symbolic teal did not
wane. He kept In touch with several
future committees and submitted two
other Important designs, both of which
throw new light on the religious and
with a linen rag, a piece of silk or
cheese cloth, free from nap and dust,
will do more to preserve good furni
ture than any veneer sold at the pres
ent time." .. ".' ! ' 1 . : "
Common tense Commendable But s
Common sense Is a commendable
quality. It keepa as from doing many
foolish acta and It Is altogether reli
able, like good kitchen range or a
favorite cake recipe. But tbe trouble
with an excess of eommon tense Is
that it often crowds out much that It
The Committee en Emblems.
Slavery of Israelites.
political leanings of the author. When
submitting the sketch of a proposed
seal he addressed the committee as
follows:
"As I have already observed. Dr.
Franklin's and my thoughts, by some
unexplalnable coincidence are very
similar, inasmuch that we have both
sought to symbolize Liberty; and
furthermore as a typical Illustration
of the elimination or slavery, chose
the children of Israel. In representing
these Klng-rldden people, it Is my pri
mary desire to Indicate on our seal
that the success of the Hebrews was
due, not so much to their skill and
genlous In battle, ut principally to
the fact that they were God fearing,
and confided in the Almighty, who.
though Invisible, was- present In the
'pillar' and 'cloud' which led them.
I propose that the seal contain an
obverse and reverse side; on the for
mer the Children of Israel, led by a
'cloud' by day and a 'pillar of fire' by
night, on the latter Hengist and Horsa
the Saxon chiefs, from whom we claim
the honor of being descended. - and
government we are now about to as
sume." The history of Hengist and Horsa Is
one of great Interest, and anyone
thoroughly absorbed In the story of
the seal can not afford to miss It.
Jefferson believed that Indirectly we
Inherited from these bold Germans
our form of government. The history
of England begins shortly before the
Christian era (55 B. C), when Caesar
first landed and conquered an un
civilized race known as the Britons.
The Romans about the third century
had effected marked changes In the
Island and had established the Chris
tian religion, and Introduced Roman
laws and rules, but the Britons, a
barbarous race, so Incessantly attack
ed them, that late in the fifth century
they abandoned England.
Hengist and Horsa were the leaders
of the Saxons, or Germans, who dis
puted the ownership of the British soil
and finally conquered the country.
They were defeated In three battles,
Horsa being slain in action at Eggles
ford (455). Hengist Immediately took
possession of Kent and nearly the
entire southern half of England. He
established his court at Canterbury,
and the laws which he enforced were
in good taste with governments of
that early period. He reigned about
30 years, and laid the foundation of
that Great England which has occu
pied so large space in the history
of the world.
Jefferson was somewhat nettled
over the disfavor shown his designs
by the critics of tbe Continental Con
gress, and betrayed his annoyance
when be wrote:
"If the Continental Congress will
not accept the stirring motto, 'Re
bellion to Tyrants Is Obedience to
God,' I will employ It In my personal
seal."
This resolution was Immediately
carried out, for he bad an. engraver
produce a seal with "T J" in script,
with the classic motto placed about
the border. The symbolic design
evolved by Jefferson were many and
reflected in their virile character the
powerful Intellect of this great Ameri
can patriot who will be so widely re
membered on April 13. , '
Utilitarian.
"I wish -I could tlua out who wrote
this anonymous letter," said Senator
Sorghum, as he paused In the work of
going through his correspondence.
"Has It annoyed you?"
"No. But the fellow has some
mighty happy Ideas in invective. . I'd
like to get him to' write few cam
paign speeches for me."
delightfully absurd, beautifully sweet,
and tenderly delirious. Also, too mu'-.k
common sense makes us too terlout
and to be too terlous is not to be com
panionable to those who love us. Be
ware, you wise ones, lest grow too
wise. A little nonsense you know tb
rest "'.J
' Plain Proof.
"Do you bellevs his sentiments tor
you are really candid?" ,
I, luumu mv wj ... wave vi
bonbons be sends."
MEMBERS RUSH
THROUGH
LEADERS ANXIOUS TO ADJOURN
BEFORE THE NATIONAL. CON.
VENTIONS.
MANY BILLS ARE PENDING
The House Has Finished Its'Tarlff Re
vision Program and All of the Meas
ures Will Get Quick Action
National Conventions In June.
Washington. Senators and Repres
entatives are becoming impatient over
the Senate's- delay on the tariff, appro
priation and other Important legisla
tion, but the leader, figuring that the
way 'can be cleared quickly on emer
gency, express confidence that Con-'
gress can adjourn, before the nationat
conventions In June. '
Republican Leader Penrose haa
agreed with the Democrats snd pro
gressive Republican leaders that tbe
House steel bill shall be called up week
after next, be made the unfinished bus
iness and that prompt action shall be
taken on all pending bills In order to
facilitate adjournment. The finance
committee's adverse report on the
steel bill already is before the Senate
and the minority report, standing for
the Democratic House measure, will be
framed at a meeting of Democratic
leaders In a day or two. The House
has finished Its tariff revision program
unless It should decide to pass a cotton
bill based on expectations of favorable
action In the Senate on the various
tariff bills already sent over from the
House.
The progressive Republican Iron and
steel revision bill, which Senator Cum
mins Is drafting, will make what he
calls "quite a reduction" from the
present tariff, but not enough to com
mand the first vote of the Democratic
Senators, who later, however, may Join
the progressive Republicans on the
Cummins proposition.
While the Hmise ht pissed nine
appropriation bills with six yet to
come In from Committees, the Senate
has acted on but one.
Charged Exploitation of Indian.
Washington. Systematic exploita
tion of the Indian by politicians virtu
ally was charged on the floor of the
House by Representative Ferris of Ok
lahoma, Democrat, in defending a pro
vision In the. Indian appropriation bill
limiting drafts on the treasury of the
Five Civilized Tribes to the neoes
alty expenditures for schools. The
proviso was attacked by Representa
tive Miller of Minnesota, Republican,
who declared that It would prevent the
Indians from employing attorneys to
attend to their tribal affairs and ren
der Impossible the remuneration of
tribal officials.
Three Very Destructive Fires.
London. Three destructive fires In
historic country mansions occurred in
one nisht. The first was in Lake
House, in Wiltshire, a fine Elizabeth
an edifice full of priceless Jacobian
furniture. . Lake House was- occupied
by Percy Holden Illlngworth, member
of Parliament ,who with his wife and
children was only saved from death
from the flames' by the barking of a
dog. As it was the family escaped
clad only in night clothes. The other
fires were in Rossdu House on Loch
Lomond, belonging to Sir Ian Colqu
hon, and GIbbstown Castle, near Na
van. County Meath, Ireland.
Rebels Are in New York.
New York. Three representatives
of General Orozco, the Mexican rebel
leader, have arrived in New York with
the object, they state, of starting a
campaign to correct the false Impres
sions which they claim have been cir
culated in regard to the rebel cause.
They are Manuel L. Lujan, a leading
lawyer of the state of Chihuahua, who
Is designated as "Minister Plenipoten
tiary," MaJ. Rafael Mampa, military
attache, and Juan Prjeto Quemper, sec
retary. They say they will make their
headquarters in New York until they
can i'dieproye the statements of the
Madero government.
Dlaputea Are to Be Settled.
Washington. A Pan-American com
mission for the delimitation of national
boundaries on the western hemisphere
as recommended by the American
Peace Congress, and a commission and
convention by which the integrity of
the boundaries so delimitated may be
maintained, are suggested In a reso
lution Introduced by Representative
Bartholdt. "I believe the settlement
of baundary disputes would do much to
promote the peace of the world," said
Mr. Bartholdt. "Most of the differences
are over title to territory."
Election of Federal Judges.
Washington. A constitutional
amendment providing for the election
of Federal Judges was proposed in the
House by? Representative Neeley of
Kansas. ; The resolution, which would
require the approval of two-thirds of
the members of the House and Senate
aud ratification by three-fourths of the
state Legislatures would amend Sec
tion 3 of Article 3. This section of
the constitution authorizes the Presi
dent to appoint Federal Judges for life.
The bill would not change the existing
constitutional method.
St Francis Levee Collapsed.
Memphis, Tenn. The Mississippi
river flood smashed levees at two
points, water la pouring over thou
sands of acrea of fertile farming landa
and through prosperous towns and be
fore another day, unless all predictions
fall, the greedy maw of the flood will
have exacted an even heavier toll.
Easter day In the Mississippi valley
was gloomy. St. Claire and Wyanoke,
In Crittenden county. Ark., the one
nine miles north and the other 7 miles
south of Memphis, will be the next
one.
WHEREIN DADDY WAS WRONG
Tommy Resented Injustice Done to
Saw, After He Had Proved
' Ita Temper.
Mr. A, who was planning to
build an outdoor sleeping porch at the
back of his house, bad an expensive
new saw sent home from a hardware
store. He left his office early the next
afternoon, with the intention of get
ting tbe porch well under way before
dinner; and, as he was very much In
terested In doing the work himself, he
donned a pair of overalls and went at
It In good spirits. An hour or so later
he came tramping Into the house, his
face dark with exasperation, and flung
himself down In disgust.
"That new saw I bought Isn't worth
five cents," he stormed, "Why, the
thing won't cut butter!"
His small son Tommy looked up In
wide-eyed surprise.
"Oh, yes, it would, daddy," he said,
earnestly; "why, Ted and I sawed a
whole brick in two with it Just this
morning!" Harper's Magazine.
RASH ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
Itched So He Could Not Sleep
"On July 17, 190, we left Boston for
a trip to England and Ireland, taking
baby with us. After being In Ireland
a few days a nasty rash came out all
over his body. We took him to a doc
tor who gave us medicine for him.
The trouble started in the form of a
rash and was all over baby's body,
head and face, at different times. It
Irritated, and he would scratch It with
all his might. The consequence was
It developed Into sores, and we were
afraid It would leave nasty scars on
bis face.
"When we reached England we took
baby to another doctor, who said his
condition was due to change of food
and climate, and gave more medicine.
The rash got no better, and It used to
lich and burn at night so bad that the
child could not sleep. He was com
pletely covered with It at different
times. It was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cutlcura
Soap and Ointment. After using Cutl
cura Soap and Cutlcura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap
peared. There are not any scars, or
other kind of disfigurement, and baby
Is completely cured by the Cutlcura
Soap and Ointment We have no fur
ther trouble with baby's skin. Noth
ing stopped the itching, and allowed
baby to sleep but Cutlcura Soap and
Cutlcura Ointment." (Signed) Mrs.
Margaret Gunn, 29 Burrell St., Rox
bury, Mass., March 12, 1911.
Although Cutlcura Soap and Oint
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to Cutl
cura," Dept. L, Boston.
To Take a Different Route. -
"Sistern and brethren," exhorted
Uncle Abraham, a recent promotion
from the plow to the pulpit, "on de
one side er dis here meetln' house is
a road leading to destruction, on de
udder is a road gwlne to hell and
damnation. Which you gwlne pur
soo? Dar Is the internal question:
Which Is you gwlne pursee?"
"Law, Brer Abraham," spoke Sis
ter Eliza from the back pew, "I speck
I'm er gwlne home too de woods!"
Llpplncott's.
A Confession.
Startled by convincing evidence that
they were the victims of serious kid
ney and bladder trouble, numbers of
prominent people confess they have
found relief by using KURIN Kidney
and Bladder Pills. For sale by all
medicine dealers at 25c. BurweH &
Dunn Co., Mfrs., Charlotte, N. C.
f Logical.
The car labored heavily over wet
and deeply scarred roads.
"Have you any Idea where we are?"
asked Blinks.
"No," said Garraway, "though the
roads suggest we are near either Wa
terville or Rutland I don't know
which." Harper's Weekly.
-A Quarter Century
Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Sample given away each year. The con
stant and increasing sales from samples
prove the genuine merit of Allen's Foot
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the ahoea for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
S. Olmrted, Le Roy, N. Y.
Very Improper.
Howell Why is it that Harvard
doesn't want to play Carlisle again?
Powell I believe the Cambridge
boys caught the Indians doing some
thing redhanded.
A splendid and highly recommended
remedy for tired, weak, inflamed eyes,
and granulated eyelids. Is Paxtlne An
tiseptic, at druggists, 25c a box or sent
postpaid on receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Poor Fellow!
"He has no control over his limbs."
"You wouldn't if you bad had your
leg pulled as often as he has."
for HEADACHE Hicks' OAPVDINB
W aether from Cold, Beat, Stomach or
'Nervous Trouble. Capudlne will relieve, you.
It's liquid plea.aa.nt to tak acta tinned!
teljr. Try It. 10o., toe, end 40 eenta at drug
The woman who suffers in silence
usually manages to make a lot or
noise about It.
PrUM CCRTO T3C 9 TO 14 DATS
TrnirdruitifUt will nlnnd noney lr I'AO OINT
MfalNT frfli to our aar ease of hotting, Blind,
ItleadiacurFnitradlaitniMlaSwlldafi. Mo.
Better a strong prejudice than a
weak conviction.,
Pare blood Is essential to Good Health,
Garneld Tea dispel Impurities, cleanses the
f-stem, and eradicate disease.
There are times when we should be
thankful tor what we fall to get
Mrs. WtDalows Boothlaf Brrnp for Children
toothing, ooftema tbe sue, reduce Inaaauaa
lion, all?a pato, enrea wind eolio, X a bottle.
It must be some satisfaction to sail
ors to know that buoys will be buoys.
MPhik Byo" la Kpidowate in thm prtor.
Try Murta Ejo Bosdr IW sUiiahlo Relief.
A man Isn't necessarily worthless
because his neighbor it worth more.
BACKACHE IS
DISC0URAGnTG
Until You Get
. After The Cause)
Nothing more dis
couraging than a
constant backache.
Lame when you
awake. Pains pierce
you when you bend
or lift. It's hard to
work, or to rest
- You sleep poorly
and next day It the
tame old story.
That backache In
dicate bad kidneys
and calls for some
good kidney remedy.
None so well rec
ommended asDoan's
Kidney Pills. Grate
ful testimony It
convincing proof. -
Here's AooCier;tryj(.(urJ
Typical case a-"'
Mrs. 3. L. Warwick, 406 W. Mul
berry St., Lebanon, Ohio, says : "No
tongue can tell the agony 1 endured.
My limbs were lifeless and there
were weeks when I could not put
my feet to the floor or stand alone.
At a last resort I began using
Doan's Kidney Pills. In tlx weeks
I waa at free from kidney trouble
at though I bad never bad It"
AT AIL DIALERS 50c. a box
DOAN'S
Restored
After Doing Given Up
by Specialists
A wonderful cure by
M2LAM
Mr. W. E. Qrlggt, Secretary and
Treasurer Weetbrooka Elevator
Co. and formerly Caehler Bank of
Danville, aaye:
"About ten rear ago my ereilght began te
fall to auch an extent that It became neceaaarr
for me to coniult a apooialliL Mr trouble in
creased until I found It neeeuary to conull mv
eral other. MrcaMwasdlagnoaodaaAtrophrof
the Optie Nerve, caused by Impoverished blood
supply. Tbe progrea of my trouble wa tlow
but study, with never any relief, until finally
my phyician advised me tbat nothing further
could be done. About thi time, about two yean
ago, I could not see to read, and my range ol
vision waa ao short that I could not see anything
at a greater distance than fifty or seventy-five
feet I often found it difficult to recognize ac
quaintance! when I met them, distinguishing:
Ihem more by their voices than their feature.
In May, IMS. a friend advised me that 'if the
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"I am still careful not to tax my eyea unrea
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but hope, and am more and more encouraged a
Irae passes, to believe that the continued use of
UZ.AM will cure me.
'1 think It proper to state that my general
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eame ratio as my eyesight, and I attribute thia te
tbe use of Milam.
(Signed) W. E. GRIGQS."
Danville. Va., March 23. 1910.
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