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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
HILL TO RETIRE.

David B. Hill has given out the
statement that BE will retire from poll
tics after January l, 1905. Following
is the Item which appeared In the
Washington Post OF Monday:
"albany, n. Y, Aug. 2S--David B.
Hill, in conversation with friends here
to day, announced that he intends to
retire from politics January l nezt,
and that no matter what the result OF
the coming campaign may be State
Or uiii,;.: he will relirquish the leader
ship Of the Temccratic party in New
Iptk. He added that In the event OF
Dem jcratic success this fall! he would
got accept any position under the
1,.tl3j: I, OF State Democratic admins
jr.,t1ons or again become candidate
sor election to any Office whatever.
'sFo9rner Senator Hill made these
<tateG1cnts OF the eve IF his birthday
:..tll. ;ars:irv, which comes Tomorrow.
Fl vas bern Angus; %, 1913.
In partial explanation he said that
'le had intended to take such action a
.eer ago today, but was persuaded by
some close personal friends to defer
!c;i,5 50 until after the Presidential
eisciion this year. Having been en-
gagged in active politics since his
youth. AMI having served as city attor-
ncv, alderman, and mayor Of E!1nira,
\. Y member OF legislature, lieuten-
at governor, governor for several
years, ard U2iled States Senator for
SIX years, he feels that he has been
sufficiently honored by his party and
that be has rendered political service
during period of years sufficient to
entitle him to be relieved of further &C.
tive political effort. He desires to de-
vote more time to his personal affairs
and profession. | duties than he has in
he past.
'Mr. Hill will continue his work in
the present campaign, and to his friends
laid that he would always maintain
his interest In Democratic success, but
only as private citizen"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
IS TO INNOCENT VICTINS,

5!at ;a2T there seems to be a renew
ed ana growing interest IN the SUBJ
ject OF lynehings. By way of paren-
thesis 1t may be we'll to note that the
lynching Of negroes is not confined to
the South. Under date of August
18th the news appeared in the papers
that at Laramie, Wyoming, Joe Mar
tin, colored man, was Iynched by a
mob OF 800 men in front of Judge Car
penter's house."
Martin was a trusty in the county
Jail and having attacked a white girl
Ill the Jail Kitchen and slashed her
arms and face with knife, he was
taken from the Jail by SIX men and
killed.
Judge Hoke very properly observed
In his charge to the grand Jury in
Halifax last week that it makes li.tle
difference to the guilty wretch who
Is lynched whether he dies at the end
Of the law Or at the hands of the mob :
but the effect upon society is what
Is to be dreaded.
There is viewpoint from which
the question may be considered as con-
Germs the innocent victim of a mob.
To be sure, oitener than not the vic
tim OF the mob is guilty, but it Is
sometimes possible that the victim of
the lynchers is innocent. As means
OF inducing more caution in lynchings,
1t has been suggested possibly some
time ago, and recently renewed to THE
COMMONWEALTH. that whenever it is
established that the victim of lynch
ing is innocent the State be required
to pay the family of the lynched a
liberal indemnity. OF course this
would not bring such an one back to
lite, hut it might cause naobs to be
more careful.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
GRADED SCHOOL OPENS.

The Graded Schoo! opens next Mon
day, September 5th. Let All the chill
dren be III readiness to enter the first
day. che sclioo! opens q Iigtl:s more
thai. q I.lcnti, earlier tnan last !! ear,
and so even letter and n1ore satlsfacto-
T. work ia. lie expected. Il u 10 The
Interest Of The town for every one to
exert whatever Of influence lie may
Tor the goa q The school The school
belongs to :be public and therefore the
public ought to help and encourage it
N every possible way
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
THE THREE RS.

Washington Post.
For some years The Post stood al
most "solitary and alone" in its con-
tention for the maintenance of the
free school system In accordance with
ths objects for which the system was
founded. The tendency to bellttle the
indispensable items of the public
schools curriculum was so strong as to
be well-nigh irrisistable. The lower
grades OF all city schools were being
starved in order to support the higher
grades, into which only small per
csntage of the children eyer enter, and
still fewer ever graduate. And in the
lover grades SO many studies were in.
troduced that the indispensables were
neglected. To some extent those
abuses continue in most cities, but
there has been a deal of reformatory
work accomplished, ane 1t is still going
on. The Chicago Journal calls atten-
ton to it in an editorial entitled
"Another Champion of Sane Educa-
t'on." which we reproduce
"Present reaction against fads and
fills in primary education has found
4 a .tOiO OAdu plOu III w ulloldW IIlCO,
chancellor OF the board of regents of
the State of New York.
Mr.. Reid wants the three RS well
taught. He holds that secondary or
special studies are not justified until
ample provision has been made for
giving every child thorough primary
education.
SCHOOLS managed on advanced ped
agogical lines are doing more harm
than good, Mr.. Reid AYERS, and he
cites the startling fact that large pro-
portion of candidates for admission to
West Point Military Academy are re-
jected for lack of basic elementary
qualifications.
"School authorities should not in
slst upon giving a child baubles when
it asks tor the substantials."
The three RS are as important now
as they ever we're, and no other branch
es should be permitted to encroach, on
their domain. They have the right of
the line the head OF the table.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator
upon the estate of Peter l.. Powell, de-
ceased. I hereby notify all persons
holding claims against said estate to
present them to me at Heathsville, N.
c., on or before the 18th day of Au-
gust, 1905, or this notice will be plead
In bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate will come for
ward at once and settle and save costs
of suit.
This LIST day of August, 1904.
8-4-6t w. r, NEVILLE.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01

GEN-To-NA cures Dyspepsia, Indigest-
ion, and all Stomach ailments. Try a
fly cent bottle. For sale by E. T.
Whitehead u Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01

0AsTo7EA
Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
Notice..

II AV1NG qualified as administrator
- OF the estate of the late John T.
I. Brirkley, I hereby notify all persons
having claims against said estate, to
present the same to me or to my at.
torneys, Kltchin, smith & Kitc:,in, on
or before the 18th day of August, 1905 !;
otherwise, this notice will be pleaded
In bar of their recovery.
This the 9th day OF August, 1904.
JOSEPH s. ERINKLEY, Admir-
Jno.T. Brlnkley, deceased.
S-i1-6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-09-01
NOTES FROM RINGWOOD.

Correspondence to The Commonwealth.
Ringwood, N. c., Aug. %, 1904
Fine rains and a splendid time to seed
turnips, crimson clover, ETC., which
the wise farmer Will do, and not be
caught on bale OF Western hay on
our roads next year.
Crops are splendid, all that could be
desired.
Rev. Thomas Crutchfeld, OF Roam
oke Ropids, las assisted Rev. Mr.. May
in protracted meeting at Bear Swamp
the past week and have heard many
speak of bis excellent sermons and
Christian department. knowing some
thing of his career I wish him abund-
ant success in all things he may at
tempt.
The protracted meeting at Central
last week resulted In II additions to
the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
The BLACKLIST
THING is SIN.
Rev. W. A. Spinney Tells Congre-
galiOn in Baptist Church
About ii.

Rev. W. A. Spinney spoke to large
congregations both morning and even
ing i'll the Baptist church yesterday.
Mr.. Spinney is here to assist the pas
tor, Rev. P. r. Ferris, in the revival
services which are being held this
month. He will remain during the
rest of this week. Friday afternoon
MIR. Spinney will conduct special
service for the boys ana girls and he
urges all parents to send their chill
dren.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Spinney
spoke on the subject, Family Relig-
ion." At night his subject was "The
Blacklist Thing in the World" This,
he pointed out, was sin. The special
music yesterday was enjoyable, the
male quartet being great feature of
the services.
There has been unusual interest IN
the special services which have been
conducted all this month and pastor
Ferris feels greatly encouraged in his
work.
Mr.. Spinney's subject tonight will
be How Can We be Delivered from
the Power of SIN"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Private Reception in Masquerade
and Many Guests were
Present.
PRIZES WERE AWARDED.
Those In Costume Marched Before the
Judges and the Winners were Chosen
Evening Passed PIeasantIy-Refresh-
ments Served After March During which
Clubs Initials We're Formed.

The club house of the Danish Soc-
liable A. O., on Park aveune, was the
scene of much endowment Saturday
night, when the club members held
their first private masquerade ball.
Early in the evening the crowd,
dressed in all sorts of costumes, began
to arrive, and they had royal good
time. Clowns were there in plenty,
while one lone policeman kept a
watchful eye on everybody. The
flower girls, although they did not re-
ceive a prize, attracted more attention
during the evening than anyone else.
At 10 O'Clock the judges, who were
Matt Hanson, Peter Peterson, Jorgen
Hanson. Matt Mathiason and Nels
Finsko, took their stand in the middle
of the floor and the prizes were award
ed. Peter Hanson, who was dressed
as prince, received the gentleman s
first prize, and Miss Dorothy Lanrsen,
who was a princess, was awarded the
ladies first prize. For the most comic
al costume Edward Lund, who was
dressed as Happy Hooligan, received
frat prize. The second prize went to
Tunis Tunisson, who dressed as wash
woman, with tub and board, created
much fun.
Some Of the costumes noticed on the
Aoor tuera p HansOu asa hutcEar
Peter Hanson as o prince. Miss Doro.
thy Laurson was the princess. Miss
Emma Larsen and Miss Mary Larsen
as flower girls. Manno Hansen as on
old maid. Chris Hanson, as Uncle
Sam. Lars Mathiason and Chris Lar
son as clowns. Marinus Stocked was
the policeman. Walter Mathiason as
an umbrella mender. Peter Jenson,
Jewish peddler, and John Larson as a
hobo. At II. 30 the crowd unmasked
and danced until midnight when the
supper march led bv Peter Hanson
and Miss Dorothy Laurson, followed
by fifty couples, com menced. They
marched so as to form che initials d.
| s. A. @.
Following supper dancing WAS kept
up until early yesterday morning.
The committee in cnarge were as fol
lows: Henry Axen, chairman; Peter
Hanson, Ferd Rechnitzer, Hans Svarrt
and Carl Jensen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
At Point Of Pts oil Demand Their
Skiffs from Watchman-
Frightened Off.
TWO ARRESTS MADE.
Some of the Men are Recognized and Ar.
rests Followed Yesterday Afternoon
Boots Stolen and are Believed to be
Worn by Oae Of the Prisoners Other
Suspects.

Following the raid of Friday night
made by party of Lehigh Valley de-
tectives, under James MoDermott,
upon a gang of five or six coal thieves,
in which the latter all made their
escape, two Of the pirates went to the
coal docks Saturday night, and, at
pistol point, demanded the skiffs,
which had been retained. They were
scared away, however, but returned
later and stole, it is alleged, y from a
barge cabin, coat, pair of rubber
boots and one or two other articles.
1t might have Jared badly with
Officer McDermott had not the men
been scared away by an approaching
footstep. He got good view of the
men, however, and about 5 O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon Aleck Mervin and
Robert Doane were arrested BY Patrol
man Lawrence A. Long and detective
John A. Huff. Mervin, who was one
of the two who returned on Saturday
AiShtj Ndp WSulihk poups, WhAOh oao
believed to be the ones stolen when
taken into custody.
~. C5ief t BaEke- has pretty definite
.dea as to the identity OF two more OF
the thieves and at least one more
arrest is shortly expected. Mervln
and Doane are now locked up at Police
Headquarters.
AS told in Saturdays News, the
detectives had planned raid designed
to break up the continued operations
of a gang of men who have been steal
ing coal from the loaded barges neal
the Lehigh Valley coal docks, fol
some time. They went out on the
tug Allentown and surprised the
thieves at work. Two of the men
took to the waters of the harbor te
escape arrest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Much Land Purchased and Re-
port Has il Steel HulIs
will be Built.
NOT READY TO TALK.
Mr.. Brown Admits the Purchase of the
Land But Says Is Not Ready to Say
when He will Begin Work Of EnIarGIng
or What the Nature Of the Work will

The shipyard of A. @. Brown 8 Sons,
of Tottenville, is TO be enlarged 70 nearly
twice it's present size, and it is reported
that the firm will build steel hulls aud
much larger vessels when the enlarging
is finished.
All of the land along the water front,
from the present yard as far as the Joline
property, has been purchased and the
yard will be extended that way.
In conversation with News corres-
pondent this morning Mr.. Brown admit
ted that he had bought the property to the
no th aud would enlarge his place, but
was not ready to say just yet as to when
the place would be enlarged or what the
nature of the work would be when COM
pleted.
The shipyard of A. G. Brown & Sons
is the largest in Tottenyille, and they
have turned out some of the finest tugs
and pleasure craft that have or been
built. 1t is reported that machine
shop will be added SO that the plant can
place the boilers in the vessels they build
without seuding them away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
WILL REBUILD
WITH BRICK.
Palmer Building in Smith Street
to be Torn Down About
March |.

Plans are now being drawn by
Spencer Dayton, of Market street, for
a new one story brick building to be
erected ON the Palmer property, Smith
street, where the stores were partly
burned recently. Frank Palmer, of
Gordon street, the owner of the place,
said this morning that about March l
the old building will be torn down.
The new stores will be modern in
every particular.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
BOUND TO MAKE COMPLAINT.
Mrs. Mo 'ntyre has Wolff StoIz ARRESTED d for
Assault.

Wolff Stolz, of 1876 Smith street,
was held under $500 bonds this morn
ing on charge of assault, preferred
by Mrs. P. J. McIntyre, of the same
address.
The complainant, together with tho
defendant and his wife, constitute the
trio who have aired their differences
in the police court no less than four
or five times during the same number
of davs. The trouble arose over a
pail OF ashes.
The case was dismissed Saturday
morning hut Mrs. Mcintyre came back
and had a warrant sworn out for the
arrest of Stolz ON the above charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
St. Patricks Alliance Installed.

st. Patrick Is Alliance of America
has installed the following officers:
President, J. H. Desmond; senior
vice president, G. R. Murray. junior
vice president, John E. Marten; trea
surer, ). f. Donehue; financial SEQ
retary, John Heating; recording SEQ
retary, D. Coughlin; conductor, John
Martin; sergeant at arms, James
Doyle; trustees, P. J. Quinn, J. F.
Burns and L. s. Lahy. After the
installation banquet was served at
the Pennsylvania hotel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
wOOtiou Arrested Again.

Harry Wootton, who was fined by
Judge Strong in the County Court
about two weeks ago, for robbing the
saloon of Mic loft, In company with
Thomas Dorian, was arrested last
night on charge of taking some
goods from the sidewalk display Of q
drygoods store In this city a few
nights ago. He is now at Police
Headquarters awaiting hearing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
EagIesl Entertained.

The Eagle Athletic Club entertained
in the cluO house at the corner of Smith
and Hobart streets Saturday night. A
quartette from Railway kept the Eagles
aud their guests in good spirits. There
was also one present who could perform
on all kinds of musical Instruments.
Thew were William Price. Clifford Buck
ley, Seymour Bush, Luther Martin aud
George Vaudeville. AT 81 supper
was served. All had nue time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
MUCH ICE
IN SOUND.
LOngshOremen Say Yesterday
Was the Worst Of
the Season.

The ice in Staten Island sound yes
terday, was said, by longshoremen, TO
be the worst this season. The rain
and thaw of Saturday broke it up on
the fats and meadows along tidewa-
ter, and driven by the brisk wind and
tide it f1oated out toward the bay.
The food tide held the foes in the
sound for some time and brought
other ice in from the bay so that the
sound was q mass of crunching, grind
ing cakes, making all traffic danger
ous
The lighthouse keeper came ashore
during the day and he was nearly
three hours making the trip. He
says in all his experience in light
housekeeping, this is one of the
worst. He declared, however, that
the worst is yet to come. When the
ice comes out Of the Raritan from MP
the river it makes the lighthouse
tremble. The keeper says the heavy
storms have little or no effect on the
structure in the bay, but that steady
pressure of tons and tons of ice causes
a vibration which is anything but
pleasant. This experience is yet to
come. The keeper used to have his
family in the light with him, but
now he has an assistant and the fam
lily lives ON Shore,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25

RECEPTION.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Snedeker Gel
ebrate in Honor Of Tenth
Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dippolt Sned-
eker, of "a High street, entertained
at their nome on Saturday evening
in celebration of the tenth anniver-
sary of their marriage.
Rev. W. W. Knox, D. D., pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, New
Bruins wick, who performed their we'd
ding ceremony in that church, was
present at the anniversary as were the
bridesmaid, Miss Dawson, of New
Brunswick, sister of Mrs. Snedeker,
Miss Meyer, of New Brunswick, one of
the flower girls, and Mr.. W. Parker
Runyon, of this city, an usher. Mrs.
Snedeker exhibited the wedding bou-
quet, of orchids and lilies-of -the-val-
ley, which she has preserved, and also
one of the invitations to their marri-
age. The music was furnished by
Lignante's Royal Neapolitan Orches-
ira, of four pieces. of New York CITY.
Supper was served by Caterer Russ,
of Elizabeth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snedeker were the
recipients of many handsome presents
of silver and of tin. The latter in
cluded palms and flowers in tin hold
ers, and candy in tin boxes. They
were kept busy all day Saturday re-
ceiving congratulations by mail and
telegraph.
Those present were.
Rev. DR.. Fl. g. Merdenhall, Mr..
and Mrs. John W. Beekman, Miss
Paterson, Mr.. and Mrs. s H. Stafford,
Miss Saffopd, Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard
Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. E. j. Waring,
Miss Van Nuis, Prof. and Mrs. s. E
ShuIl, Mrs. A. f. Schneider. Cal
Schneider, Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Run
yon, Mr.. and Mrs. q. @. Sibley, Miss
Parker, Mr., and Mrs@ Lawrence All
dicks, sMr. and Mrs William Murdoch
Mrs. a. u. Megrue, Mrs. Mary Var
Keuren, Judge and Mrs. gAdrain Ly
on, Mr.. and Mrs E w. Barnes, DR.
and Mrs. F. w. Kltchel, Miss Kit.
chel, Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Hall, Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Gregory, Mr.. and Mrs
John g. Garretson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Greenlev, Mr.. and Mrs. O. R
Fletcher, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Conard
Mr.. and Mrs. A. @. CLARK, Mrs. Stew
art Audsley, Mr.. and Mrs Ferdinand
Andrews, of this city; Mr.. and Mrs
John j. Dawson, Mrs. John Christie
phsr Meyer, Miss Dawson, Mis-:
Meyer, John Christopher Meyer, Mrs
Cornelius Snedeker, Mr.. and Mrs
Lyle Van Nuis, Mr.. Percy Van NUS
Mrs. George Fielder, Rev. DR.. W. W
Knox ard Mrs. Knox, MI. A, J. Jones
of New Brunswick; Mr.. and Mrs
Drury Cooper, of St. George, S. l,
Mr.. George Schonck, of Elizabeth
Mr.. and Mrs E. Nolt Anable, of Nor
ristown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Prizes on Exhibition.

The ball of the Ladies of Beth Nor
decai. which will be held in Wilder
Hall, Tuesday, February 2, will be a
grand affair. The prizes,s which are
to be offered are now on exhibition
in the show window Of d. Wolff %
Co., Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
All Fiaed $40.

Mike Syrovka, Mike Posturck and
John Mareyets, all Of AZ Chauncey
street, were ari ested by Patrolmen
Frank Schultz and John Wood Satur-
day night on charges of being drunk
and disorderly. In court yesterday
morning the recorder fined them each
SO. The fines were paid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
PUPILS WILL GIVE
MUSICAL TONIGHT.

A musical, which will doubtless
prove one of the most pleasant affairs
Of the kind held Ill this city for some
time, will be given by the pupils OF
Miss Augusta Harrington at her resi-
dence, 113 High street, tonight
There will he piano solos, duets and
one of the features of the evening, a
sextet, three players being seated at
each of two pianos. The parents and
a few friends of the pupils will be
present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
YOUNG LADIES MEET.
Social Circle Assembled at Home Of Miss
Goldman.

The Young Ladies Social Circle met
last night at the home of Miss Lena Coli
man in Hall Avenue and all members
were present. After the usual routine
business, the social part of the evening
program was carried out.
The members were informed just what
each had to do and the evening was spent
pleasantly in singing dancing end play
ing games. This society is exclusively
for young ladies, and its purpose is to
promote sociability among themselves.
Take your DOCTORS prescription to
Sexton. 1-1S-tf adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Had Lots Of Moaey.

Charles Lardslow, of Sand Hills,
was arrested by Patrolman Chris Jen-
sen last night on drunk and disorder
ly charge.
He had over 500 when searched at
Police Headquarters and this morning
he was given back his money, minus
$40 which was kept as fine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Sermon on Honesty.

DR.. II. G. Mendsnh,ll, Of the First
Presbyterian { hurch, last night preached
a. sermon ON Honesty" the second in his
series to young people. There was a
good sized congregation present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Ladies' yave Special Meeting.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Hospi-
tai Association are holding special
meeting at the residence of the presi-
dent, Mrs. G. D. Runyon, on High
street, this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
To Discuss New School Building.

During the week of February 9 the
Board of Estimate will get together
and talk over the proposition to ask
for money for new school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Work Resumed on Trust Co. Building.

Work on the new Perth Amboy
Trust Company building. which was
stopped the other day because of the
cold weather, was resumed this morn
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
School No. 6 is Open.

School No. 6 is open today. The
water pressure has resumed its usual
amount and the supply at the school is
sufficient.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25

Sections famous cough drops for
that hacking cough, SC package.
1-2O- If adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25

Frost Cream, an elegant preparation
for chapped hands, face and lips, loo
q hostile, Sexton Drug Store.
1-20-tf-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25

Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Olsen, SO Smith st.
3526a.9- 9-19.2t-e. w. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-01-25
Mr.. SLOBODIEN TELLS
WHAT He HAS SEEN.
Case Against RabiaowItz Continued
In the County Court this
Morning.
Special TO tie Evening Meas.

New Brunswick, Jan. 2j.-Ihe case of
Jacob RAbinowitz, accused of keeping a
disorderly house, came up in court again
this morning. The only witness called was
Morris Slobodien. Mr. SlobOdien told OF
what he saw and said that when he spoke
to Rabinowitz about he place he says
the proprietor told him if he did not like
1t he could move out. Mr.. Slobodien
was on the stand all tho morning,
Take your DOCTORS prescription to