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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
REVENGE OF ANTI HANNA MEN.
The Ohio Senate Committee Will Accuse
Him OF Bribery

Columbus, o.. Feb. 11.-Tbe State SEN
ate committee which is investigating the
bribery charges in connection with the
election of Senator Hanna will, it Is said.
present its report to the Senate on Tues
day. All the members Of the committee
are anti Hanna men with the exception
OF State Senator Garfield. The report to
he Submitted Tue sday finds Senator
Hanna guilty Of attempting to bride Rep
resentative John c. Otis. of Cincinnati,
through his duly authorized agents.
1t Is expected that Senator Garfield
Will also submit minority report claim.
ing TINT the story of the alleged ATTEMPT
TO hi'oe Otis was conspiracy planned
by the anti-Hanna men. \ memorial to
the United States Senate will be included
in the report il the present plan is carried
out, calling upon the United States SEN
ate to take such action rs is provided by
law in such cases.
This report will he adopted by the Ohio
sena,c in all probability, rs that body is
anti Hanna.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
MONEY ISSUE is FATAL.
Vigorous Foreign Policy Alone Can
Prevent Democratic Victory.

Washington, Feb 11.-"The Republic
ca1 party will most certainly 20 down to
defeat In the Congressional elections next
fall" said Senator Chandler yesterday,
iii the campaign is fought upon the
money issue alone. Only 'one thing can
save u.s. The present Republican admin.
istration must come out boldly for the
annexation of Hawaii and the freedom
of Cuba. If we have a vigorous foreign
policy we can forget our differences, rally
our foes, and win.
81 believe" said Mr.. Chandler, speak
ing with emphasis, "that before the Con
gressionnl elections come, President Nc
kinley Will make Cuba free. Instead of
waiting for the mplishment of this
m uchdesircd end by executive act when
Congress is not in session, it would be
better 10 do it before Congress adjuurns
in May. This would be the straightfor-
ward, courageous policy, and would he
applauded by the whole country
with the Republican party abandon.
ing all effort to secure international BIZ
metal lism, with it's distinguished leaders
fidiculing the idea, aud with Secretary
Gage going out of his way to declare the
inviolability of the gold standard, we
need expect no victory next fall on the
nuanclai issue alone. The elections will
be fatal to us and will pave the way to IL
Democratic President in 1900 Ga the
other hand if we divert attention from
this subject to a glorious American pol
icy of adding territory 10 our domain and
giving liberty to an oppressed people, tho
Republican majority will he so large next
fall that we will never get through count.
ing it,
"Such n policy would not lead to
trouble do not believe that Spain will
Ctt,1,o 1,
think If the United States should DELHI
era:ely and completely declare it's deter
mina'ioD to make Cuba free, Spain will
not fire the first gun. There will be no
war Cuba can be made free by the Uni
ted States If, however, the alternative
OF war comes, it would strengthen the
patriotism OF the American nation to be
concerned in the struggle of u people who
are seeking liberty
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
HIS AGREEMENT VALID IN LAW
Waiver Of Damages by an Employe Prior
to Accident Declared Legal

Waiver Of Damages by an Employe Prior
to Accident Declared Legal
Chicago, Feb 11.-Judge Payne hand
Ell down decision today in the case of
John ID. Blank against the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad Company for So, 900 dam
ages, in which he held that an employe
of corporation has the right to sign an
agreement waving all claims Tor dam
ages, even if it results from the gross
negligence Of the employer.
Blank was An express messenger. He
ran on an Illinois Central train from Chi
cago to Sioux City. Iowa. was hurt in a
collision January u, 1896, his injuries
Being 80 severe that he is now helpless
The attorneys for the railroad company
pat III evidence contract which Blank
had signed when he obtained situation
from the express company. 1t waived all
claims for injuries received in Al accident
OF any kind, and futher gave the express
company power to contract with the road
on which he was employed that the mes
senger was not to claim damages.
Judge Payne heard arguments on this
question. and decided that the contract
was legal. Blank attorneys took an APP
peal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
TAN ON LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.

Han risnurg. Feb 1l,-Deputy ATTORNEY
General Reeder has advised Auditor
General Mylin that whenever n tax is SET
tied against II building and loan associh
ton, either domestic or foreign, il shall
he tor four mills upon the return as made
or certified to the uiitor general that
such tax can Ire assessed only on the
stock outstanding at tho time of the re.
port; that the report to lie filed 10y foreign
associations in January, 1899. must In
clude the amount of stock held by resi-
dents of this State entitled to receive cash
dividends or interest
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
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LOSS HALE y MILLION.
New York Visited by an Exceedingly De.
structive CONFEDERATION.

Structive Conllaeraton.
New York. Feb. II e Shortly be fore :
O'Clock to night fire was discovered in the
basement of the building Known as Mas
sau Chambers. The flames spread so rap
idly that within an Aour five big build
ings were ablaze, aud it looked AS if the
entire block, bounded by Nassau, Beck
man, Williams and Ann streets, ~ ould be
destroyed. All the buildings are high.
strong wilma carried away big chunks
of burning timber and strewed flaming
torches on neigh boring roofs Nearly all
the firemen stationed south of Fifty ninth
street were sent scurrying down town.
Seven of the fourteen floors of the Van
derbiit building were guttsd. several
smaller buildings were badly damaged
Half dozen scrub women were rescued
from the burning buildings The loss
will amount to about half million dol
lars.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
VALENTINES. VALENTINES.
Finest line in Tue city MIC. W. LIMBS.
COAST LINZ SIGNAL STATIONS.
The Lighthouse Service is to Co operate
With the Navy Department.

10 HSi VIZ II W SO-OIeVule
With the Navy Department.
Washington, Feb 1l.-Tha lighthouse
service is TO cooperate with TIE navy in
establishing n complete system of coast
line signal stations, including carrier
pigeon "otes from Maine around TO Texas.
The naval reserve EXAMINATIONS ar. To
he utilized in managing the stations ana
in carrying out the general system of
long distance signalling, while the regu-
lar appointed pigeon tenders are to look
after the cotes. From Maine down the
coast, Mt very important lighthouse sta
ton, signal semaphores are to be erected
and flags provided, which can be dis
played from tall towers, and various sig.
nails read many miles at sea. Pigeon
cotes will be ut the more important
lighthouses under trained men, who will
also assist the lighthouse keepers in send
ing and receiving signals from ships and
the Navy Department. The scheme con-
templates system of stations, through
which either by carrier pigeons, or, when
close ir shore, through signals night and
day authorities here can be communicated
with or send messages TO. Il squadron of
vessels sing al,ng the coast. When
far beyond the range OF signalling. pig
cons will he used, but when within
eighteen miles at night or six in day tie
ordinary mode of CON muncatlon wiil.be
adopted.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
WILL BE A COMPOSITES SPEECH

Frankfort. Ky. Feb. 1.-THE house
concurred in the senate resolution FRO, i'd
ing for appointments of committee 20
prepare address in reply to senator Lind
says response TO the resolution request.
ing his resignation. The committee will
be selected by the Democratic steering
committee of the i've houses and the un-
derstanding is that Senator Bronston, OF
Lexington, will be chairman of the com
mittee, an" he will. dictate the address
which it is said will be il searching affair.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Beautiful Valentines. Caldwell-sit Co.
M'MILLIN AND GovERNoRsHIp.
Has Been Solicited by Tennessee Politi
clans to Become Il Candidate.


clans to Become Il Candidate.
Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 11.-Congress-
man McMillin is still detained here by
the illness Of his wife, who is now. how
ever, Improving after an artack 81 fever
He expects to leave for Washington the
first of next week. and possibly before.
Mr.. McNlillin is being solicited by large
number or Influential citizens all over
the State to make the race for governor,
but he has not yet consented TO the use
OF his name. Mr. McAIillin could have
had the nomination for governor years
AGO if he had desired it, and he could
doubtless secure it now if he sought it.
though there would be warm race. He
expects to announce his decision before
leaving for WASHINGTON. National Com
mitteeman j. NJ. Head is awaiting Mr..
NcMilin's decision, and he vii, be can
didate unless the Congressman goes into
the race.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Valentines, Valentines, Caldwell Sites c,
NEW RAILWAY INCORPORATED
Projectors Expect to Make Washington
and Annapolis the, Terminal

FTOJect"fs tNpect 10 Make washington
and Annapolis the Terminal.
Annapolis, Md. Feb. 1.-THE certif-
cate OF the incorporation of the Washing
ton, Annapolis and Chesapeake Railway
Company has been filed il the executive
department. The incorporates are Henry
II. Brogden. James B. Belt, Augustus
Burgdorif, Charles NJ. Wells, George S.
Chase, George X. Brennan aad Edward
II. Way. The terminal is Washington
and ANNAPOLIS and II point on the Chesa-
peake Bay north of Plum Point, Calvert
county The capital stock is $40, 100,
with authority to increase to million
ard half
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
BOUGHT WITH BOGUS CHECKS.

Huntington. Pa. Feb. H. Frank
Lamp, James Farrell and Edward Doyle,
all OF Altoona, were arrested this morning
tor passing counterfeit money. larceny
and placing an obstruction on the rail
road. After disposing OF nun Der of
counterfeit dollars yesterday the the trio
placed handcar on the main track OF
the Pennsylvania railroad, and collision
with the east nonnd Chicago limited was
narrowly averted
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
BIG ADDITION TO a BOROUGH.

Doylestown, Pa. Feb II The corpo-
rate limits of Tullytown borough have
Just been doubled by the addition of 6l9
acres to its territory, the town council
having adopted an ordnance whereby
the farms of John Burton. Joseph Buzz
ton, j. Marlack William Smith, ex. Judge
Ans Briggs, John Henry, amos B.
Headley and, Martin Ulrich are madepart
OF the borough
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
NINE ms oECToRs REPORT.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. Feb. 1.-THE report
of Mine Inspector Williams. of the third
anthracite district shows that last year
there we're mined in the district 7.I4S,4l5
tons of coal. The total number of per,
sons employed WAS 21,63O, against 1917
In lS?6. There were sixty fatal accidents
against us in 1896, and 269 non fatal,
against 200 in the same year.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
SEVEN MILLION FOR GAS.

Pittsburg, Pa Feb 1.-THE contract
for the sale OF the plants of the Pitts
ours Gas Company, the Consolidated
Gas Com pany, the East End Gas Com
pany and the Allegheny Gas Company to
u Pittsburg syndicate has been signed.
The price agreed on is s. 1000. 900 and ST.
coo, 600 has already been paid.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
FARMER wAYLAID AND ROBBED,

West Chester, Pa, Feb. Ill Highway
men last ght waylaid and robbed New
ton Henderson, Westtown township
farmer. The holdup occurred near the
Market street STATEN. His assaiIants.
after rendering him powerless, riiled his
pockets of all the money they contained.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
NINE FIRE SuRDrEn

Ashland, Pa. Feb 1.-THE re in the
Lawrence mine, Mt Mahoney plane, where
ian explosion OF gas occurred yesterday,
lnlurine four men, was eNtinguished at
ii O'Clock TO day. The men confined the
flames 10 two breasts Tho cNll;o-, ~,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

q. VI. -. n. NOIES.
1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Arthur,
divinity student from Hampden-s idney,
viii address the mems meeting in associ.
alton hall Sunday afternoon The double
malequartette which proved so attractive
IA feature Of the service last week will
render choice selections The meeting
commences promptly ut 4 p. III. Come
early if You wish to enjoy the singing.
Boys meeting and Bible clnss at 2:30
sharp. All boys cordially invited TO at
teud.
Boys gymnasium class at Q 40 a. M to-
day. Shorthand class at 1870 o'clock
sharp this evening in association parlor.
WEBSTER'S Typewriter Ribbons
cnArnn nj nel IN mnkn ~ nNN in,nrnssinn.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
MAY LET IRELAND s,TARVE.
British Commons Ignores the Notice o
Distress.

London, Feb. 1l.-In the house of COM
mons to-day, Michael Davitt's amend
ment to the address in reply to the speech
from the throne. calling attention to the
distress in ireland and the failure of the
notato crop, was rejected by 235 TO 1913
votes.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
MRS. KATE r. o'NEIL DEAD.
Wife of Missouri x.Congressman. Who
is Himself Dangerously Ill.

St. Lonis, Feb. H.. Mrs. Kate r..
O'Neii, wife Of eX CONGRESSMAN John j.
O'Neil, of this city. is dead ard her hus-
band is dangerously i'll at the Mulanphy
hospital. Several weeks ago Nh. O'Neil
was taken sick, and his wife's sickness
resulted from overwork and worry Oh
account OF his condition. Owing TO his
weakness. Nr. O'Neil has not been noti.
fled of his wifes death.
See cut-rate price list of Ideal Steam
Laundry On page 4.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
MRS. KENNA MAY BE RETAINED.
Senators viii Not Confirm Petty as Her
Successor

Washington, Feb. ll.-Tile Senate com.
mttee on postoflices and post roads is
not likely to report The nomination of O.
w Petty to be postmaster at Charleston,
w. Va. a general understanding has
been reached to that effect. The Senator's
DO not want to displace Airs. Kenna, the
widow of the late Senator Kenna, who is
the present incuD, bent of the Office
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
A CALL TO LEAD AT BETHANY.
One of Ohio's Leading Sunday. School Men
is Invited.


Toledo, O., Feb. II. Marion Law.
renee, of this city, secretary OF the Ohio
Sunday-school Associa ton, and one of the
ab'es Sunday. school workers, has re-
ceived call to take charge of the big
Bethany Sunday-school of John Wanna
maker, in Philadelphia. aud is seriously
considering the matter.
Mr. Lawrence this afternoon said {:
"Yes; | have received an offer from Mr.
Wanamaker and his pastor, DR.. Chap
man, to assume charge of the school in
Philadelphia. The offer is most latter
ing enc. and am seriously considering
the question of accepting it, They have
offered me all that could be asked
have not fully decided yet what TO DO in
the matter
MIR. Lawrence, who is very popular
here, was entertained by Mr.. Wanamak er
recently during his trip in the East
SOUP KITCHENS FOR STRIKERS.
New bedford, Mass. Feb. 1.-THE
number of families of strikers aided daily
ty soup kltchens,tne distribution of fish.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

ORDER BUSHONG'S Specially grown
Geld frame Violets. More fragrant, more
lasting. OF j. f. EARP, 107 Jefferson
street
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

FOR late styles and quick ork, place
your order for Visiting Cards, Wedding
Invitations or Announcements with the
Fishburn Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
NICE CLEAN

Pocahontas Coal, nut and lump, 1920
per ton, 50 10 per half ton.
Russell Creek nut and lump coal, 81
per ton, So per half ton.
Brush Mountain nut and lump So per
ton, $3.50 per half ton
FARMERS SUPPLY CO.,
Market Square
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12
THE WEATHER.

forecast for Virginia; Light showers
Saturday morning, followed by fair colder
weather; sontheriy winds, becoming
northwesterly.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Cur Valentine assortment is right up.
TO date. No last years goods. The / ish-
buru Co.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

Caldwell Sites Co., Booksellers ard Sta
TONERS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-12

WEBSTER'S Typewriter Ribbons
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
NEW JERSEY ELECTIONS
Gains For the Democrats Through
out the State.
TRENTON REMAINS REPUBLICAN,,

Though There was n Democratic Gain
I'm the Election of Councilman-at-
arge-Republicans Gain in Patcr-
son, Where Socialist was Defeated.
Trenton, April 13.-The returns of the
charter elections throughout the state
indicate Democratic gains. James NJ
Seymour, Democrat, was reelected
mayor of Newark by a plurality Of
about 2 500 The Democrats have car
ried Jersey city by large majorities
both on street and water board and the
board Of aldermen. Only one Republic
can is believed to have been elected
aldermen. In Paterson the returns
show light Republican gains. No mayor
was elected The Republican gain an
alderman in the Sixth ward. The fea-
ture of the election was the defeat Of
Matthew MaEuile, Socialist, for re-
election to councils from the Eighth
ward. He was defeated by Thomas
Brogan, Democrat. In Elizabeth DR..
Mack, Republican, was elected mayor
over ex-senator Frederick c. Marsh,
Democrat Or. Mack succeeds Mayor
Rankin, Republican. Common council
remains Democratic. In Trenton Frank
$. Katzenbach, Jr, Democrat, was
elected Councilman-at-la by about
500. This is a Democratic gain. For
councils the Democrats carry seven out
of y wards. This gives them an in
creased minority in common council
from to II. The Republicans will be
enabled to elect Republicans to succeed
the city clerk city treasurer and other
city officials. Incomplete returns from
-.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious, appetizing,
food drink to take the place of
coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but is
free from all its injurious properties. Grain
Oaids digestion and strengthens the nerves.
1t is not stimuant but a health builder,
and children, as well as adults, can drink it
with great benefit. Costs about as much as
coffee 10 aud 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
Many People Cannot Drink

coffee at night 1t spoils their sleep. You can
drink Grain-O when you please and sleep like
a top. For Grain-O does not stimulate; it
nourishes, cheers and feeds. Yet it looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
is the perfect drink Made from pure grains.
Get package from your grocer to-day. Try
it in place of coffee 10 and 25c.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
rive Moro Yeuh Mnraers.

Barboursville, KY, April 13.-Five
more murders have resulted from the
Baker-Howard feud. on Saturday
George Baker was shot and killed by
members of the Howard faction while
on his wav to town. On Sunday Al
Baker and his brothers went to How
ards home, called the old man out, and
shot him to death, and then finished
their work of revenge by killing his
wife and two children, after which they
fled to the mountains.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13

Oakland, Cal, April 13.-Lady Yarde-
Butler has been arrested on a charge Of
insanity and given a ride in the patrol
wagon before her indentity was known.
She was found wandering around aim
lessly. Physicians will examine into
her mental condition. She is about to
come into possession Of a million dol
lars from the estate of her father, the
late General Kirkham.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
.Chirdren Ate Poison Roots.

Bridgeton, n, j. April 13.-Five girls,
the children of Frank Mead, John Fern
and John Surran, poisoned by eating
roots of the wild sweet potato plant,
which grows in abundance in the woods
near their home, at Riverside, are in
a serious condition, and there is, little
hope that they win recover.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
ExtensiYe 5.Inss ftactory Destrored.

Irwin, Pa, April 13.-The extensive
plant of the Pennsylvania Plate Glass
company, in North Irwin, is in com
plete ruins Fire started last night near
the new casting hall, caused by the
blowing out of a gas converter. The
flames spread with great rapidity from
one building to another, and in an hour
nothing but smouldering ruins remain
ed of the largest independent plate
glass works in the United States. The
loss is estimated at $75OO0O. The con-
cern employed about 500 men.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
GREAT GRUNBLERS.
0rumbIing VIII Cease If Shenandoah
People Follow This Citizens
Advice

When the kidneys are sick they grumble.
You hear them clear through the back.
You feel them clear through the body.
They grumble when over-taXed
Know how the kidneys grumbe?
It's simple thing, your back will tell you.
Backache is the first grumbling warning
The kidneys give it and if You heed il not
Look out for troubleit will surely come.
Urinary trouble. kidney trouble and many
miseriCs.
Doan's Kidney Pills are m de for kidneys
only.
They cure every form Of kidney i'll.
The experience Of shenandoah people
proves this.
Here's Il case in point:
Mr.. Patrick Foley, of 10 South Chestnut
street, miner, was subject to an indispo,iti n
common to miners. On reading about Doan's
Kidney Pills he decided to try the old quaker
remedy and got box from Krln's
Pharmacy. This is what he says of his ex-
perience. 81 have had great deal Of pain
across my kidneys and lamcness in the small
Of the back. My head used to ache vC times
and had feeling of giddincss There was
not much annoyance from the kidney secre-
tions but sometimes there was too frequent
action. If | bent forward, sharp twinges
passed through me and my back was 50 weak
l could hardly lift anything. | used a box
and a half of Doan's Kidney Pills ana they
gave me the greatest relief. They removed
the pain from my head and the lameness and
aching from my back. can sleep better and
and | do not have that tired feeling | had
formerly. l strongly recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills to others because l know from
personal experience that they are reliable" ="
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all dealers.
Price 80 cents. Mailed by FosterMiburn
Co., Buffalo, N. Y Sole agents for the U. S,
Remember the name Doan's and take no
other.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13

NJ L. Yocum, Cameron, Pa, says 81 was
sufferer for ten years, trying most all kinds
of pile remedies, but without success. DE
Wits Witch Hazel Salve was recommended
to me- used one box. 1t has effected per
mauent cure" As a permanent cure for
piles DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has no
equal. G. II. Hagenbueh.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores,
letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and
all skin eruptions and positively cures piles,
OF 40 pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or mony refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by A. WasleY.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-13

A little boy asked for a bottle of ''get up in
the morning as fast as you can" the druggist
recognized a household name for "DeWitt's
Little Early Risers, and gave him a bottle
of those famous little pills for constipation,
sick headache, liver and stomach troubles
G. IL. Hagenbuch.