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When the question of the curative powers of the mi- 

 crobe-killer came up, as well as the question of its ab- 

 solute harmlessness even when taken in large quantities, 

 scores of witnesses came forward unsolicited to testify. 

 The judge listened to the testimony of twenty wit- 

 nesses and then declared it was unnecessary to admit 

 more testimony upon those points. In his charge to the 

 jury the judge referred to the microbe-killer as being 

 harmless to the human system and possessing remark- 

 able curative powers. 



The jury promptly returned a verdict in my favor and 

 the microbe-killer was vindicated. Thus was ended a 

 persecution and prosecution that has never' been 

 equalled in this century. 



The following extracts from the stenographer's min- 

 utes will show the character of the testimony given in 

 court: 



New York Supreme Court, Circuit, ) 



May, 1893, V 



Before Judge Andrews and a jury. ) 



William Eadam, plaintiff, sues for libel. 



Dr. E. G. E., et al., defendants. 



William Eadam, plaintiff, sues for libel Dr. E. G. E. 

 and the publishers of a drug circular. This paper pub- 

 lished a libellous article and a chemical analysis purport- 

 ing to be the constituents of Eadam's Microbe-Killer. 

 The article was found libellous on its face and the judge 

 instructed the jury to render a verdict against Dr. E. 

 et al., and $500 damages were given in Mr. Eadam's 

 favor. Most astonishing testimony was given by pa- 

 tients at this trial who had been cured by the M. K. of 

 so-called incurable diseases, and judge and jury were 

 convinced that the medicine made wonderful cures, 

 which the following extracts from the minutes of the 

 trial will show : 



Henry I. Budd, being duly sworn, was examined by 

 Mr. James (counsel for plaintiff'), and testified as fol- 

 lows : 



Q. Where do you reside ? A. Mount Holly, N. J. 



