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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

The measures proposed by the Admins.
tration for adoption..at the present session,
are developed in the reports OF the Finance
Committee of the two Houses. They are
measures, not for the relief Of the public,
but for the relief of the Treasury Instead
of affordng any relief to the people, the
mos, important, and in fact the chief meas
ure proposed, is to take back nine millions
of dollars already granted to the people, and
which in some OF the States, having been
appropriated TO objects Of public utility have
become necessary TO the convenient manage
ment of the financial operations OF those
States. Although this measure has been
recommended by the President, and Score
tary of the Treasury, and also by the Com
mites Of the two Houses, we trust It WI
not be adopted by the House of Representa-
tives. The sum ordered by law TO be DIS
tributed, is not part Of the revenue oil thl'
wear hut part OF the actual surplus oil Tor
mer wears 1t is not needed at this time t
make good an absolute deficiency OF reven
ne. but to relieve an embarrassment arising
from temporary arrangement of the imam
/ cesI Whenever this arrangement is remov
ed, the revenue will be sufficient for all tn
wants of the Government. Those want
can be temporarily supplied by a resort t
The credit OF the Government, in the issue
Treasury notes, much more advantageous,
|, than by seizing upon this resource. IN
Treasury notes, when issued, will serve tn
purpose not only Of enabling the rreasur
! 10 meet its engagements to the public credl
, ors, but Of supplying a currency IN whie
, the public may discharge their obligation
to The Treasury. They will, in this wa
. supply, to a great extent, the place Of .speci
/ and Il not issued in excess, equally we
with specie, and without driving away n
specie. They may also be advantageous
E used in payments other than those TO II
! Government Boston Daily Adc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

ABSENCE OF MIED.--The early symptoms
Of insanity in Mr. Eugene Mortimer Traps
were the following; Upon one occasion he
boiled his umbrella, and at dinner time asked
if the greens were done. He once seated him
self on the kitchen fire with his lap full OF Goals,
and asked the cook for the bellows TO blow up
the wood, so us to make the kettle boil, and
have tea early.-[New York Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
FOR S A L e.

TVHE subscribers will sell at PUBLIC
IL AUCTION, il not previously disposed Of,
Flee UaluUbye EEOsse Lots,
on TUESDAY, October 10th, at ten o'clock,
A. M. Said Lots are in the centre of the most
growing part of the village, and will soon be
called for at advanced price.
Terms Of payment made easy. For further
particulars enquire Of either Of the subscri-
bers. #. VAN DOORN.
1 ID. B. THOMPSON.
| Brattleboro, Sept Ia, 1897. ts2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
# OR s ALE.

THE subscriber will sell at PUB
H.1A Lie A u CT ON, bis dwelling
liisKz HOUSE and HOUSE LOT, IL not
49, previously disposed Of on TUES
DAY, the 10th day of October, al ten o'clock,
A. M. Said house is pleasantly situated, and
near The business part Of the village il con-
tains eight large rooms and several small ones /;
Woodhouse, &c. connected with il, all new,
and thoroughly finished from top TO bottom
II is said by good judges to be rs convenient
house as there is 10 this quarter.
Terms of payment liberal For further par.
ticulars inquire of the subscriber, on the premi-
SEES. +. VAN DOORN.
September IA, 1897. 9
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
DIED,

In Bernardston, Goth inst. Miss Lucinda
Warner, aged So.
In Brookline, Widow Bethia Flint, aged u I;
the Oldest person in the town. Printers ~
The state Of Ne,o York are requested to ps'of.sh'
In Chesterfield, N. ii. Aug. 10Th, Mr. Ly-
sander Frost, aged 81 years.
In Nottingham, 18th inst. Mr. VIM. Bond,
aged 76 years. Printers ~ 5uassachusefs
and Neto York are requested 10 notice
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
VERMONT PMGNIx.


SESAroRs.-T following returns Of votes
on the Senatorial tickets are official:
Bennington County, 2 wings; Windham co.
8 wings; Windsor co. wings; Rutland co.
wings; Orange CO. tories; Addison co.
wings; Chittenden co. Q wings; Washington
co. 2 tories; Caledonia co. . tories; Franklin
co. whig, tory, and doubtful; Orleans co
lwhg; Essex col tory; Grand Iseco.1 wing
Wings 30, tories 0, doubtful /. Last yea
Wings 10, tories IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
New-YorL Cattle Market---sept. rs, 1881.

tReported for the N. Y. Jour. Of Commeree)
At market, 900 head Beef Cattle, including
400 from the South; 90 Mich Cows, and 1000
Sheep and Lambs.
The Beef market was about the same as last
week; $50 sold at from Sc to 80 aud g. few ex-
ira at 80 so, average price 81 rs tue 100 lbs
Mich Cows-No change, all sold at from
SEQ to $40. r." Hpe.'a
Sheep and Lambs--price were u shade low
er than last week, 500 were sold; Sheep
from So to "a extra at - 90, and Lambs
81 % to 50 rs, each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
Brighton Marke.--Monday, Sept. IS, 1897.

Brighton Market--Monday, Sept os 1887.
(Rcported Tor the ID. Advertiser s Pauot.)
AT market $50 Beef Cattle, 1900 Stores, 6000
Sheep, and $40 Swine.
PRicEs-Beef Catfle-About last weeks
prices were obtained; we quote the same, viz;
a few extra at so; first quality rs 6 %;
second quality So a so; third quality 90 a
25.
Stores-Yearlings 81 10; two year old
SIS 20; three year old SIS %.
Sheep-Dull: we quote lots at ! %, So,
81, e., II, SO, 80, IL, and AZ.
S,rine--Prices have further declined; one
LOT 10 peddIe was taken at &c and &c, and two
lots at 81 and IA; few large Barrows 8. Al
retail, and Sc ior Sows and and l0c fol-
Barrows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

FrRE.-The dwelling house Of Mr. Geo. w
Newcomb, in Putncy, was destroyed by fire OF
Tuesday morning of last week. The fire com
menced on the roof Loss about $1,000. In
sured for $S75.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
rrom the .alerandria Ga.etle.

The Secretary of the Treasury has notified
the members Of Congress that their pay can be
had in gold and siirer. Has such circular
been issued to the mechanics at work on the
public buildings, or the hands at the Navy
Yarda And what right has the Secretary 70
make distinctions in paying tho public credi-
tors. Are not the honest mechanics OF the
country who work for the Government, as
much entitled to gold and silver for their wages
as the members of Congressi And yet this is
a democratic administration this is the admir-
istration of the peoples friends this is the work
of the dear lovers of equality! Oh! how we
oathe such rank and abomlnable lmposture ana
hypocrisyl Rags are given TO the people
eoLp to the peoples rulers. And ifa mechan.
ic at work in Washington for the Government,
were TO ask for specie, he would be discharged
for his impudence, and his wife and little ones
deprived of their bread; whilst at the same mo-
menl member of Congress goes TO the treas
ury and draws his pay in eoLDl Are not these
enough to awake and arouse true Democrats
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

Erpedient. This is new term Of M
Senator Wright Evidently ashamed oil th'
honest word experiment, bis former ones hav
ing all failed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

Bennett of the New York Herald has re-
fused to furnish his paper TO the members OF
Congress, as ordered by the CLERK, unless ne =
oaid In advance He says he wont trust Uncle
San. sooner than any other oaier. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

Nor,sieh University. the second annual
commencement of this Institution, which was
attended by nearly two thousand people, the
honorary degree Of Master of Arts was confer
red upon Henry Wies Cushman of Demands
ton, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29
Corn! Corn! CORN!
SA BUSHELS CORN just received aud
JU for sale by. J. G. STONE & co.
Green River, Sept Ii, 1887. 2
IEMEtom,s DntEy .yoNrMaI.

bVNttON'S DNsty JOttT7tnt.
YVSHE subscribers will publish daily pa
IL per during the ensuing session OF the leg
slature, of the sizeand in the form of the daily
Of last year. containing reports Of the proceed
news of the day. The paper will be issued in
the afternoon Of each day, Sundays excepted,)
in time for the mails which close in the eve
ming. Terms 81.
as Members of the Legislature and others,
who will forward us the money shall receive
one copy gratis for every five subscribers.
The Waterman and Journal (weekly) will
be furnished through the session for 20 cents
three months for so cents
Printers copying the above for three weeks
will be furnished with the daily.
T.. p. WALTON g. SON.
Montpelier Sept Is, 1887. 3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

MAJOR DowNiSe's LAsT.-We have repub-
lished the letter Of the Major, narrating the
story Of Uncle Sam and his wves in twenty
six States, ON our outside to-day, our object
being to supply such as were disappointed in
not obtaining copy yesterday. Aware OF
rFhat was TO be the popularity Of this letter, we
struck off very many copies, but these were ex-
hsusted at an carly hour, and the demand con-
'f..nea all day. The factis, the story Of Unc-
! lc Sans wives unravels all our troubles, with
out reference To 1884, where MIR Calhoun
has gone, for Uncle Sam, with one wife, far
ed well; but, with as many as the Great Mo-
I gul, he has become as ragged as the hard mo
ney subjects OF the Great Mognl.-N. 4. Er-
press.
i First Land Speeulaiion.--TheI Rev. Mr..
Taylor, seamen's preacher at Boston, in n late
sermon remarked, that the first great land spec
ulator was the Devil himself he having under
took a long time ago, To dispose of a large
quantity of real estate TO which he had no title
referring to Matthew iv. s, 9.-Gasette-S
Sudden Death.-Mr. Leader Dam, wei
known in this city as writing master and deal
Ter in patent medicines, was fourd dead in his
, bed in the Pearl Street House, New York, OF
, Saturday. Verdict of the Coroner's inquest
Died in it.-Bostoa Pat.
VI Sand,oich Island .uission.--Thc ship Mar,
E Frazer, Capt. Sumner, from Boston, will
thirty-two missionaries, arrived at Honolulu
a April 8, after passage of li6 days. Tn
' missionaries met with kind reception from tn
king and chiefs.
rf A new public house was recently opened j
J. Cleveland, Ohio, by Isaac Newton late Q
Greenfield, (Mass.) on which occasion he CAV
II public dinner, and was immortalized in tn
g following toast:-
L "The memory OF Isaac Newton, the .atror
IT omer, and the health Of Isaac Newton, III
: Gastroaonierr'
a Counterfeiters, black legs, burglars and hors
thieves, according to the Cleveland, Ohio He
+, aid, abound in that place. As key to this
- adds there are countless groceries"
off Nor,eich Universiiy.-At the second annu
commencement of this Institution, which wa
attended by nearly two thousand people, II
honorary degree of Master of Arts was confe
d red upon Henry Wiles Cushman of Bernard
be ton, Mass.
,e Reform al Washington. resolution HI
~ passed both houses of Congress forbidding II
10 sale of Ardent Spirits in or about the capitc
l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

The grand salute of 500 guns was Tired yes
terday al O'Clock, in honor of the recent gio-
rious Wing victories throughout the country'
from N. ", jersey, and Brooklyn Heights.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

Reform al Washingfon.--A resolution has
passed both houses of Congress forbidding The
sale of Ardent Spirits in or about the capitol
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-09-29

Counterfeiters, black legs, burglars and horse
according to the Cleveland, Ohio Her
aid, abound in that place. As key to this II
adds there are countless GROCERIES
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

OPENING OF THE SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
CROSBY STREET.-Yesterday was opened the splen-
did new church corner of Crosby and Grand street.
just erected by the Cedar street congregation, for
merly Doctor Mason's, who made so fine sale OF
the grave yard, lots, rombstones and perchance
other materials Of the house of DEATH before the great
revulsion in prices took place.
This is one Of the most elegant churches in New
York. 1t built of white marble Of the Ionic order,
inside and outside. The pediment is supported by
six beautiful Ionic columns with their volutes cIus-
tering round their entablatures as gracefully as the
ringlets hang around the beautiful female faces at
Bleomingdale. The interior is like other interiors
The pulpit is simple-the back ground graceful
crimson drapery The galleries run round the church.
except the northern wing where is the pulpit These
galleries are supported by slenderiron Ionic plasers
which do not harmonse with the graceful prepor-
lions OF this beautiful order Of architecture near so
truly as those in the front.
The church was crowded at an early hour Three
fourths of those present were ladies' dressed in their
neatest attire, and ready TO hear the word of God
pure from its fountain, without any of the diuons
OF this wicked world. ! entered hungry and thirsty
for the bread of hfe-but not bit could get there
were so many Before me. The clergyman, a venera-
bic looking man. began to read, which must cav he
perperated rather ungracefully Not caring 10 stand
all the morning, left the beautiful church, not with
out imagining the very eloquent sermon that ought to
have been preached TO SO intelligent beautiful, mo-
dest and we'll dressed congregation.
But alas! what are the preachings and prayings of
these latter duys! Mere skelctons--the ratings OF
dry bones They possess none Of the true spirit Of
that Being who astonshed the crowds in the valley Of
Judea.
The parsons Of the present day do not understand
the religion they profess. he Protestant mixes il
with metaphysical subtlcties-the Catholic with su-
perstitious fances. The doctrines of Christ in their
native puny-in their poetic drapery-in their philo-
sophical subhmity, are unknown untaught unpreach-
ed, unprayed, unheard and say it with tears in nv
eyes, almost undone When are we to have another
reformation? and who is TO be its eloquent and fear-
less Martin Luther? Dirty politics and vainous
finance have almost destroyed all the poetic beauties
of Christanity. Woman alone retains the seeds Of
truth in her pure heart Man is a rascal and ought
TO be in The State Prison. Let us pray-"Oh! Lord.
we pray thee to take under thy gracious protection,
thy most beautiful creation, Woman, on whose face,
figure, soul and ALL thou dast expend all those brgh,
hucs Of thy paradise;-bu as TO man, oh Lord and
especially if he be modern financer, banker, par
son, politician let him have on his bare back, the
full length of thy whip Of scorpions, till he cry
enough, dom spare him, for he richly deserves it
Amen"
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11
M ORNING HERAL ID.
From WashilA gtOn

From Washington.
We refer to outside for some highly interesting
intelligence from Washington Annexed also VIII DC
found another able letter from of our corresPon-
DENTS We have also further private intelligence
which we are enjoined not to dvulge I'LL certain
movement be made in Congress
We are on the eve of great and startling revoiu-
ton in the partes which have heretofore divided THIS
country Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, Mobile,
New Orleans, are about swapping their commercial
connections with the north. Their commerciai con-
yentions point only to one course-a separation IN
commerce and trade. The southern and southwest
ern states owe New York $40 900 for goods pur-
chased. They now want 10 carry their eggs to
new market No matter. New York enterprise
cannot be bafIled. New York is the London Of the
western world, and nothing can retard her destiny.
Let them establish line packets at the south, and we
will give them spare ball, and then knock down
their ninepins before they can say Jack Robinson.
[Frsm our Correspondent Roihschd-No XVII
WAsHINeroN, September 8, 1887.
The condition Of the Treasury, according to Mr.
Woodburys showing, is most deplorable. Hlsreport
on the finances is so wrapt up in mystery that it is
almost impossible to come at the truth. This is how
ever only part and portion Of the system pursued by
the present administration. Deceive, by talking big
and by throwing dust in the eyes Of the honest and
ansuspechng, is the motto of the party.
On careful reading, have been able to ascertain
that the true statement of thingsis follows:
Receipts. ESpend.
First half year Sl3ls7,le2 sl6, 1888, ss4
Estimates for I'd hf year 100000 100000
Balance in Treas. LIST JAM 81 6,670l37
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

DEAR BENNETT-The ladies in the vicinity of
Colts Neck Monmouth Co., arevery anxious TO have
your account of the camp meeting at that place,
wlcn you Sv n ca ns so n pray e,
you2 RrREccA.
AsswER.-Certainly, will. Patience, Rebecca.
camp meeting is a capital affair. l must do it jas
tce.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

ACCIDENTAL man, supposed TO be Irish, fell from
pier No. North River, this afternoon at about five
o'clock, and was drowned. Every effort was made to
rescue him, but TO no purpose-he was carried under
water by the motion of the wheels of the Boston
stea mboat
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

II There will be great fun at the large meeting to
behed IN Tammany Hail. Political agitation 10 now
begun, and when Is II to endl
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11
IF 76-6-l2-S

What's the reason2 Has our inquiry into their
meaning frightened the covey7 Is not the enigma
explaInable thus Meet me at No. 76 in such and
such strcet-on the 9th day of the week-l2th OF
the month-and at o'clock in the EVENING"" Shall
we further fill the blanks and give their names?
20 Death, whercs thy sting! o Grave, where is
thy victory ~
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

How long will the patience Of the public be insuted
by the shinplaster factories of shnpaster city? Will
not the sext legislature put end to these imposi-
tons 2
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

The CRY OF STANDARDIZATION Is now the
name which Philadelphia receives in the Hngua rnt
gars daily The ancient appellaton of the City Of
Brotherly Love" is now merged in that of the City
of Shinplasters" On the very day after the susPen-
sion, some Of these shnplasters were issued in that
cty-thus shelving that their issue was foregone
conclusion Within the last few days we have pick
ed up the following fresh emisslons-the first issued
by Nicholas Biddle =
SoS sSeoe ''eosoooooeoossSDeo
10 10
o y Twelve months after date, THE BANK OF o
THE UNITED STATES promises to pay
TEN Dollars 10 the order Of e 8. Ely
For s; y.udon, Cash. For \: Bidais, Pres Pres Q
eee5o c,:s ooeooeso.ee oc Fai5m1n
The two following are for small sums -
eee00eoee0e 81 Gems oeeeo1cs ssts 9
Received by o
The PHILADELPHIA LOAN COMPANY
Ten Thousand Dollars Six and Quarter Gents o
OF which, with one per cent interest," will be pay o
able to him. or bearer, in current Philadelphia o
to Five Dollars. Philadelphia, July A. 1887 o
Bro. Graves, For Geo 9; schott Pres
M Moore Cash.
. 90 0 9 c g . > So
oSe9S1 eStssoeo eoeeo ooSte.ssnS;sooo
Receivable at the SCHUYLKILL SAVINGS
INSTITUTION Six and a Quarter Cents o
and Will be taken in exchange for Bank Notes of
o the City and County 9, q Phl,delphis.
Once, wslnu. st.. pear schuyikilL
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

JIM Cows BrSErIr.-Tonight Jim Crow Rice
takes his benefit Upon this occasion, Fitzgerald, the
celebrated imita,sr Of Daniel o'Connell, makes his
first appearance in America Rice plays his own in
imitable Bone Squash, and the Crow in the Peacock
and the Crow. at is the cavs." The house will Be
crammed with Crowites.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

DEATH AN EXPRESS RIDEn.-A lad named
Patton, employed the rider of the extra mail be-
tween Alexandria and Washington, was thrown from
his horse few nights SINCE and so severely injured
as TO occasion his death.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

LIFE PRESERVING MArRAss.-An experiment will
be made THE efficacy of the Life Preserving Ma,rass,
this afternoon at oclock, from the Battery-h the
weather should be favorable.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

FALLING rs or A PORTION OF THE CEILING OF THE
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHuRcu IN JAMES STREET
ALARM AND CoNFusIos IN ester
day morning, during divine service in the Roman On
holc Chapel in James street, at about hafpast eleven
o'clock, small portion Of the ceiling the gallery
left of the pulpit and the organ gave way The
utmost alarm prevailed for some time in consequence.
The terrified congregation imagining that the roof of
the building falling in, rushed simultaneously to
the DOORS The confusion Of the scene was heghten-
ed by the terrific screams of the women. Some per-
seeing the doors blocked up by the Sudden rush,
were on the point of getting GU, of the windows,
where certain death would have been the inevitable
consequence-but others more prudent, prevented
them showing them the trifling nature of the dam
age. No accident was occasoncd by the fall of the
plaster, which was inconsderabe but doubtless
many less hurt by their exertions to gain
the street. Several also lost breast pins and breaches
on the occasion.
This Catholic Chapel is modern building. Ii has
not been open more than six months The style If
the architecture is Grecan-the front Of dark granite
stone is very imposing and the interior chastey beau
tifu The floor is on an inclined plane from the en-
trance to the altar, which is truly splendid. This is
an admirable devise in a church where so much of the
service is performed in this place. There is only one
thing which deracts from the simple grandeur Of the
edifce. 1t the stucco painting behind the altar-it
Is very finely executed but il is as il seems, out of
character II IS too theatrical II has toe light and
gew-gaw-fied an appearance. II ought to have been
more solemn in Its character-more sombre in its CO.
lorng. 1t ought indeed to have been an oil painting,
as is customary in the generality of Roman Catholic
churches. With this single exception, the edifce is
in perfect keeping II has all that imposing grandeur
which is part and portion Of the religion to which it
belongs, and which sleeping the senses in its own
solemn character, rves the attention and withdraws
the thoughts at least from worldly associations.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-11

+ IMPROVEMENTS Gun ELAsrrc.-The August
number Of the Journal of the American Institute con-
tains an excellent article upon the improvements in
Gum Elastic. Shortly after the manufacture was
first introduced-ony few years since-it became a
subject Of much speculation with scientific men, who
anticipated the most important results in the to
which it might be applied Chemists, in particular
gave their attention, but not succeeding they
ticpated, the manufacture was almest totally aban-
doned.
Since then, all the difficulhes that prevented its
practical use have been surmounted by Mr.. Good
year He has succeeded in adapting il for maps
charts, carpetting, &c. The maps are particularly
beautiful and durable-the impression is indelible
Samples may be seen at the American Institute
Broadway. This is the age Of improvement. We
might suggest to Mr.. Goodyear the application Of his
gum elastic for ladies' and gentlemens winter coaks
Ii hangs as prepared in rich folds. II is softer than
velvet and will receive beautiful and enduring CO.
Tors. The patterns used in the ladies merino cloaks
could be adopted. We should thus combine utility
with elegance, and defy the weather.