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HAMPERS CELEBRATE
RAZOR POWDER,
WARRANTED

WARRANTED
To give keen sharp edge TO q Razor or any fine
instrument,
In one minute, or the Money returned.
CERTIFICATES.
Washington City, d. G.
II is very seldom that have ever recommended
any new invention, because know that recommeR-
daons are so frequent and easily obtained, that they
are in general Of little value. But ! consider il
nothing more than an act of justice to the inventor
to beas testimony to the good qualities of Harpers
Metallic Compound for sharpening Razors, and to
say it is the very best material for the purpose that
has come to my notice. have made a fair trial Of
ii, and have never found any thing equal to it for
giving keen edge to Razor.
]. L. EDWARDS.
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Washington City, D. G.

Washington City, D. G.
April /, 1916.
l have for several years used Harper's Metallic
Powder for Razor Streps, and take great pleasure in
recommending it to the public as the best succeda.
nsum for the Hone ever discovered.
W. s. COLQUHOUN.
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ALEXANDRIA, d. c., April l, 1886.
We, the subscribers, have in use Harper's Me-
talic Compound Powder for Razors, and take
pleasure in saying, we find it superior to anything
we have ever used, and coming up fully to his re-
commentators. We highly recommend it to the
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Bla6ion, s. O., 1916.

It is with feelings Of gratitude well as pleasure
that take this method Of giving my testimony Of
the great estimation which entertain for your In
valuable compound. In justice not only to the me-
licne, butsor the benefit Of others who may be suf
fering from the malady, Dyspepsia, with which
was for years afflicted feel it duty incumbent
on me to state that am now restored to perfect
health. When / commenced taking lie Colleton
Bitters it was as last resort. My GsSly from in
digestion was 10 great that cure was looked upon
as almost hopeless After taking it regularly and
perseveringy for some time, my strength and di-
gestive powers entirely restored. have never
taken single dose Of any other medicine for more
than five years past can now eat the richest food
without any unpleasant feelings whatever. have
also used Collector Btters freely in my family for
cholera atontun, cholera morbus, general debility,
and as tonic after fever, with great success. As
family medicine deem it invaluable, and do con-
scientiously recommend it.
A. M. r.
st. Johns ColLeton, s. c., December, 1916.
For sale BY the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, B. ROMANS,
Between 10th and lth streets, Washington.
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The subscribers in Washington, from their own
experience, fully concur in the above recommends
tons.
Judge VIM. Cranch, J. w. Bronaugh,
Gen. Walter Jones, B. Warning,
J. Kennedy, John McCloud.
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pubic
B. Hooe,
John Lloyd,
John M. Johnson,
John G. Vowel,
John Hoof,
Robert Jameson,
H. Dainger6eld,
VIM. N. Berkeley,
DR.. E. ]. Lee,
Thomas Sanford,
James Mckenzie,
w. B. Alexander,
Rev. E. R. Lippitt,
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| George Wise,
John Douglass,
John Eveleth,
| Judge Neale,
| J. H, Nc Weigh,
| Dr.. F. J. Murphy,
Robert Washington,
H. D. Wright,
VIM. M. McCarty,
John Froble,
| J. Brooke,
| L. Stansbury.
VIM. Gregory.
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Certificates Of Ladies and Gentlemen Of
PHILADELPHIA.

It is with gratitude that send the following Ger.
tiicate, hoping that many who suffer will be led BY
perusal Of it, to obtain Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash, which article used, and it has effectually
cured teoth ache, soreness Of the gums, removed
scurf from my teeth and fully believe has entirely
arrested all decay Of them. ! trust that all who
suffer, having either of the same species Of com
plant, will as soon as possible use Wheeers Tea
berry Tooth Wash, that they may be relieved.
JULIANA CULTURAL.
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n FINCH - House Painting, Glazing, and
u. limitations of Marbles, Wood, and all kinds
OF Ornamental Painting done. Also, Chair Paint
ing. Shop on d street, betwesN6th and 7th street,
south side. dec 8 lyf
N Brush seats put in old chairs.
Cd Cd ONLY for heavy Winter Coat at the New
s[po York Mammoth Clothing Store.
dec l2-dlmt
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Owing to having taken cold, but mostly in consc-
quence Of the acid of paint used in coorns prints
my teeth became very much injured, giving excru-
ciating pain at intervals for between two and three
years. Wheeier's 1eaberry Tooth Wash was lsed,
and has entirely cured them, which, in certificate
form, send, that those who wish perfect remedy
for painful teeth, and also desire pleasant Tooth
Wash, may with confidence try Wheelers Teaberry
Tooth Wash. MARY A. TAYLOR.
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a ~em NEW LINE.
Sa4EsA EneR POTOMAC BOATS-THREE
times week.
The steamboat PhEnix and Johnson will leave
Washington, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
mornings, at o'clock, for Boyd's Hole.
Leave Boyds Hole, (returning0 same days, at one
o'clock p. making the trips through by daylight
Passage between Washington Alexandra, and
Fort Washington rs cents
Marshals, so
Pye's SO
Dumfries, IS
Budd's rs
Boyd's Hole, 100
Freghts taken on reasonable rates.
march Elm THE MANAGERS.
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Baltimore, March &c, 1916.

O.. Manufactured, and for sale, wholesale and re-
tail, by
WILLIAM s. EVANS, Alexandra, Va
And at the Fountain Book Store, east of the Rail-
road, Washington City.
Price rs cents per box. A liberal deduction made
in favor Of those who buy to sell again.
Alexandria Va, January Is, ls47.
jan l9--4m
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ALEXANDRIA, ID. c., April l, Is

Druggist and Apothscary, Washington.
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STEAMBOAT ARRANGE

a ~Hn STEAMBOAT ARRANGE
MENTs FOR APRIL. The
Phenix and Johnson, plying between Washington
and Alexandria, have adopted the following hours
for the month of April:
Leave Alexandria at 8, A. NJ, l0l, A. M, p.
NJ, 8, P. NJ, and S, p. M.
Leave Washington at 9, III, A. NJ, 2, 4, and
6, P. M.
april lin
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JANUARY REPORT.-The Mutual BEN
y eft Life Insurance Company (office No. II
Wall street, New York; issued during the month of
January, Is47, 1873 new Policies, viz:
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My daughter has used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth
Wash and powder, and has found its effects to be
cleansing and publication Of the gums, and sweet.
ening Of the mouth. / have no hesitation in recon-
mendng it as the most beneficial preparation for the
teeth have ever seen.
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have used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and its effects upon my Teeth and Gums have given
to me high opinion Of its merits. ] cheerfuy re.
commend it to the general use.
H. r. KNEASS.
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Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth Wash having removed
scurf and cured soreness Of the gums, which had
troubled me for two years, it is my belief that it is
a highly useful article and that. is advisable to
those who suffer with the teeth and gums to make
use of it. MARY SULLIVAN.
Your Teabelry Tooth Wash cured the tooth ache
and also soreness Of the gums in my family, and !
send you this certificate that those who suffer with
tooth ache or soreness of the gums may know that
it is remedy for them, and very pleasant Tooth
Wash FRA'S. PROVOST.
w. Wheeler.
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ROBERT E. JOHNSTON.

For number Of years my Teeth and Gums were
so much out Of order as to prevent me from eating
with pleasure, and caused me much pain. Having
heard of Wheeer's Teaberry Tooth Wash, do
certify TINT tried one small bottle of it, and in less
than two weeks my Teeth and Gums sound
and good believe that the use Of it would be an
advantage to many others. ]. BRAZER.
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Certificates of Members Of the Philadelphia
| Bar.

Having used Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash
and powder have found them to possess cleansing
and purifying properties and while they Written and
beautify the Teeth, they have beneficial effect up
on the gums, by imparting to them free and health
full action +. A. RAYNOLD.
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china, 81 bU per I'D.
GT TAKE NOTICE THE CANTON TEA
COMPANY are the exclusive vendors of the supe-
rior Black Tea called "HOWQUA's MIXTURE"
They introduced it in America in ls4O--and every
other person house protesting to sell the same al
all, much less at lower pricedeceive the lnwary,
as the public themselves will perceive, by comparing
the spurious with the genuine "Howqua" vended BY
the Canton Tea Company.
FULL WEIGHT, independant Of the wrapper
bear the stamp Of neatness and elegance, and the
Teas therein are SO thoroughly secured from light
and air, that their quality and power will remain I'M
impaired in any climate.
Agency at George Templeman's Book Store
Washington, D. G..
jan. ely
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Wheelers Teaberry Tooth Wash having cured
soreness Of the gums, and efectuay stopped bleed
ing of the gums, deem it debt of gratitude for
the relief which it afforded me- and duty owed to
my fellow beings to say, that it is my firm convic-
ton, that those who will use Wheelef's Teaberry
Tooth WASH for the teeth and gums, will find that
it is an important article.
THOMAS j. McCURDY.
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From much severe suffering of myself, and others
Of my family, with decayed Teeth and sore Gums,
and the many respectable testimonials highly in favor
Of Wheeler's Teaberry Tooth Wash, was induced
to give it trial, after which my family used it, and
rejoice to say that it did perform thorough and
efectua cure for all and is the best article that
ever knew Of I would recommend its use to those
who maS lie suffering JESSE MOORE.
w Wheeler
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Lives insured in January. 1873
ROB. L. PATTERSON, President.
BENZ. G. MILLER, Secretary.
J. G. LEWIS, Agent, 7th st., Washington.
HARvr LIsDsLY, Physician, corner Of and Al
reefs.
feb l3-tnr
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-01
CRU NaNaEY EHOU Sc:
A Corner of Washington and IA
lHiM Dubuque Streets, ..M
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
JOHN CFsUW MI EY,

HAVING become proprietor Of the above
= establishment. lately known as the Over
mont House," is now engaged re(urnsh hing
it, and will open the House on or before the
10Th inst, for the reception Of the travelling
public and others. The rooms of this estab-
lshment are large, well lighted, and suppl
ed with FIRE places, and well suited 10 the
comfort and convenience of those who wish
10 spend the winter in the city.
THE Table
Will he supplied with all the luxnries the
country affords. well prepared; and suf1i-
Gent number OF servants Kept constanly on
band TO attend TO all the wants of the guests
OF the House. Connected with the estab-
lishment are large and commodious
STABLES IND Y.4RDS,
which will be attended by careful and COM
lent hostlers.
The Proprietor being determined to devote
mis- whole attention to the business. and hav-
,ng had considerable experience as land
lord. feels no hesitation in promising that no
effort shall be spa,td to make his guests feel
at home. and solici,s the patron
age of members of the Legislature, boarders,
and the pubic generally.
Iowa City. NOV l.lS46.
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MORE UNDERGRADUATES sTILL.


To any one who will send US Ten sub
scribers, and the subscription money, at the
pubIis he'd rates, we will iveas premium,
the choice Of magnificent bound volume
Of .Co0rad's Signers of the Declaration ci
Independe nce,' or. a Splendid Family Bible
To every single subscriber sent by mail OF
otherwise, we will furnish the Magazine,
and give as a premium, New Weekly
Newspaper. for one year.
The .Plumbe Popular Magazine contains
more matter than any other niou,hly maya
zine Of the same price, and four times the
usual number Of engravings.
Instead OF being foreign fashion plates
and unmeaning sentimental scenes the illus
trations Of this work consist OF bold, vivid,
and truthful portraits of Distinguished Men
Of our Country. and Views OF our monu.
men.s, battle grounds, statutes, and public
works.
In one word. there is nothing foreign, and
every thing American and original IN this
Magazine.
To EDiroas-Please send your Exchan-
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more street. Richmond. 1879 Main street,
Washington. Pennsylvania Avenue-Cin-
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streels--Liyerrooi,3 80 Church slreet-Paris,
l27 Vieile Rue du Temple.
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E1Es. IN. RROV:Y

TENDERS his professional services to
4 the citizens of Iowa City and vicinity.
Having availed himself Of thorous
medical course Of instruction, and received
the appreciation OF the President and Pro-
fessors in one Of the best Medical Colleges
East, and from his long experience in the
treatment OF the diseases prevalent in the
West, hopes 10 meri, share of public pat.
fonage
His OFFICE is one door west Of Lyons
store, Place Of residence, in the brick built
by Mr.. Parker. south Of the State House
Iowa City, Aug 5, 1916 "a On
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IOWA CAPITOL REPORTER
puBLIsHED WEEKLY, BY
ABRAHAM HI. ALNER

m ~ E K Il - {
Terms OF SUBscRIPrIoN.-Two Dollars
Perannum in advance, or Three Dollars al
the expiration OF six months, and ifpayment
be delayed until the end ofthe year. Fonr
Dollars will be required; One Dollar for six
months if in advance, and ifnot, One Dollar
and fifty cents must be paid.
TNo paper discontinued until arreara-
ges are aid, except al the option Of the pub
Usher
RArEsoF ADvERTisING.-Fo square
twelve lines, first insertion. 81 90 each SUBJ
quent insertion, 50 cents-larger ones in
proportion. Advertisements sent to the otfice
forlnsertion, without designating the number
OF insertions. will be continued until ordered
out, and charge accordingly.
HLiberal deductions made to yearly ad-
vertisers. 5s
~ Letters addressed to the editor, in
order to receive attention. MUST BE POST PAID
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For the Siour
$4,000

$lU,UON
The delivery Of the whole, With the ex-
cep,ion Of beef cattle, 10 be made 10 the con
tractor for transportation between the Isl
and 2Oth Of June next ensuing-and Of the
beef cattle, al the Turkey River Sub Agen
cy ,sto the u s. Indian Sub-Agent, between
the first and 3Olh Of September next, the
weight 10 be arrived at by estimation on the
hoof
Separate bids will be received for the -four,
pork and lard, corn. sugar, tea and coffee,
and beef cattle. Bidders will designate the
points on the Mississippi river, at which
they will bind themselves TO deliver the
first seven enumerated articles. which must
be good landing and easily accessible to
steamboats--lhey will also be required TO
state the price per barrel, bushel, pound, Sc.
for which they viii supply the articles
As good and sufficient security will be re-
quired for Il e performance OF the contracts.
bidders will name the persons whom they
ed extravagan,ly high, the right is reserved
to the Superintendent, to set them aside, and
to make such ether arrangements for the
supplies as be may consider most advanta-
geous TO the lniians.
The articles 10 be furnished will be sub
ject 10 ms peetion, the expenses of which
must be borne by the contractor. The bids
mus, be endorsed proposals for furnishing
Indian provisions and DE addressed 10 the
Superintendent Of Indian Affairs, at Saint
Louis, Mo.
THOS, J HARVEY,
Superintendent, of Indian Affairs.
May 5 lS46-nS 4w
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w APLES HOUSE
MIN ST. DUBUQUE, IOWA.

"H"1IsN 81. DCDCGCE, lOW.H.
ENHE undersigned having become propri-
elor OF this new and spacious house,
has fitted IT mp in the first style for the ac-
commoda'Ion Of the travelling community,
and Is determined TO spare no effort or ex-
pense IN giving satisfaction and comfort to
all who may favor him with Their custom.
HIS rooms are airy, elegantly furnished and
commodious, and his table will at all times
be supplied with substantials and luxuries
OF the best that the country affords. He
hat,ers himself that with his experience as
a landlord at the East, and with a building
SO capacous and well arranged, he will be
enabled TO establish the character of the
NAPLES House upon par with the first
hotels IN the West. Notwithstanding the
superior style and extensive arrangeme n,s
oil his house, his pric es will be moderate
and upon scale in accordance with the
times. Boarders, transient and regular,
will be charged no more than is customary
at the other hotels OF tbs GUY.
Connected with the establishment are
good stabling accommodations on reasona
BILE terms.
With assiduily in attending to the wants
and comfort Of his visitors. the proprietor
hopes TO meIit aud receive a liberal sun.
port from the public.
Dubuque. Odt. LIST, 1916. So Nv.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1847-09-01
Chair Factory.

THE undersigned would respectfully in
i form the citizens of Iowa City and the
public generally, that he will carry on the
above business in all its various branches.
He is prepared to make to order. and on
short notice. Setlees, Windsor, Rocking and
Chiidren's Chairs, in he latest style and in
the most workman like manner, which he
offers at a very reduced price for ready pay
All kinds Of produce will be taken 10 pay
ment for articles in my line.
Doors and Window Sash also made to or
der. Shop fronting the stone church.
CHARLES GAYMON.
Iowa Civ, June %, IS47.
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SELECT SCHOOL
FOR YOUNGjLADIE

MR RS. 8. g. MOREY'S summer term will
AL commence on Monday the 18th Of April
and close the last Of July, in order to give va
cation during the months Of August and Septem-
Der.
I. Mrs. M. will be associated with Mrs. S. a..
Cook Ca lady who has taught MUSIC success
fully in several Of the eastern cities, who will
teach the Piano and Singing. aist ilsl
n. TERMS PER QUARTER OF II WEEKS:
Reading, Writing and Geography, So so
The above, with Arithmetic, Grammer
and History, 8 90
For each Of the higher English branch
es will be added, sils SO
Instruction in French and Drawing, 90
Extra charge for Music made known
on Mrs. Cookies arrival.
Any individuals in the place (not members of
the SCHOOL, wishing to pursue the science Of
BoTANY will be admitted into that class, at a
charge of 81 90 per quarter.
Iowa City, March 31st 1847. n5-3m
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IL. E. & II. FAY.

Dealers IN Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils,
Dye &ufs, Window Glass, Glass -,care,
stationery, School and Blank Books, Gro
ceries, and Brandy and Wines, for Jhedi-
cal use only. In The three story Brick
Block, Second Street, Bloomington, Io,0n.
II EEP constantly on hand, large and fresh
II supplies Of stock in their line, which
they will sell at the lowest market rates for
cash. We shall be constantly receiving large
additions to our stock direct from the East,
which will enable US to offer our friends grea,
bargains. With many thanks 10 our hume
rous patrons for past favors,we wouidinyite
them and others wishing 10 purchase, to call
and examine our stock before purchasing
ELSEWHERE.
May 5, ls47,
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EASTIN MORRIS
.3TTOR.N'EY 1T LIN.
Iowa CRY, Iowa Tn.
DIR. j, ROyvan
DIR. j. Bowen

bFFERS his professional services ,o u.
citizens of Iowa City and suuound;n "r
:oantry Having devoted twenty ve,rs
me practice of Medicine, he trusts oivas ~
suhcient guaranty in skill, 10 deserve q
snare OF the public patronage
l., iI,s G.lce is The same heretofore occupied
cy Df ofummey, where he will always be
,oohd' except at night, when he will te =,
nis residence at The east end of Iowa Ave.
nue. or when absen, on professional bust
ness he intends TO keep constantly on hand
such medicines as he may require in nrac'
ice. and for the supply of his patrons His
charges will be moderate. and such ho
trusts, as will NEE, the public approba,inn
July | 1916 To-,
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GEN, SCOTT IS IN THE

GEN. SUIT ~ IN THE
CITY OF MEXICO!!!
I t may be so; but one thing is certain. tina,
AGOWER s. HOLT have just received an
additional supply of
SEASONABLE GOODS
which makes their assortment as complete
and perfect as can be found in the State, and
they are determined 10 sell at the smaller
profit, for Cash or Produce. Having made
arrangements for quantity Of good Butter,
they will pay, all the lime, the highes, mar
ket price, and for the present. they will pay
8 cents per lb,--one half Cash, and the 9TH
e: half floods. Don't forget that butter Is
worth only 6 Ia cents in Bloomington. and
goods fully as high as at
COVER s. Hollis
Iowa City, June IA, lS47,
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A. ". SWEET.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
IOWA CITY, IOWA,

IOWA CITY, IOWA.
CYRUS WALKER, formerly Of Illinois, now
Of Burlington, will assist him in oil cases in the
Supreme Court Of tic Stste Of Iowa.
He will also act as Agent in selling, leasng, and
purchasing real estate and paying taxes-and in
deposits and investments of every kind.
Office onithe soslh east corner Of capital square.
Iowa City. Jan. III, ls47.
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BEN } A MI PHELPS.
No. 76 Chesnm Street.
ST. LOUIS MO-,
WeStern General .Rnent for Eli ~

ST. LOUIS MO-,
Western General .Agent for aHMe
BEST FA MILY MEDICINES
Offers to Dealers and oihcrsthc FOLLOWING
HIGHLY POPULAR AND yALuABIr urn,
t. @ CINES.
WistaI's Balsan of Wild Cherry. Rsr
|. Coverl's Balm of Life, Hays Lini;nen,
Humphreys Pile Ointment, DR.. William
sons Pam Soolher, Bri'e's Rheumatic Linz
men' aud Pills. Vegetable Persian Pills. DR.
S,arkweiher's Hepa,ic Elixir Dr. RaIsred,
Magnetic Remedies. Bristol's Sarsararls
Gridley's Teuer Ointment. Fahpes,ock
Vermituge. Jew David's OF Hebrew Plas,e,
DR.. Halsied's Brisk Pills.