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The Sensual ssus Of The Clergy.
Ifrsm The Pulpit for November

We infer nom what we hear IN private con-
yeIsation, and what we read In the p q bile Jour.
nsls that the public think IL very maryelIous
that 30 many OF the clergy are wreoked upon
the rsck Of sens ualty. Toe astcnishmelt N n or
astonishing. People who DO not make habit
ofthinking, Will hardly BE- thoughtful enough
The fact is that there is no profession. class. or
avocaton, so exposed to or tempted by the
devil OF sensuality as the ministry TIE very
sanctty OF tnsir ONCE Is an occasion Of their
stumbling. Inc ONCE 10 Confounded With it's
occupant. The sanctity OF the former is made
the possession OF the latter. Now, the offic ls
an inyulnerabis myth; Its occupant is q man Of
IKE pas sioRs with other men. No temptation
is sunhcient to overcome the once. while 40
stont.faitned an occupant of il a. Peter the
sPosue, may fall grievousiy at the first ap-
pioeeh OF the adversary. Unthinking women
they are nm willingly ying snares for its occu-
pant BY their persistent exhibition OF confi.
oence In the ONCE they are confidiug persist
sn'y Inn ~ "s oSsupan, And so IT. came to pass
all his flesh and blood about MIN,
has the door Of temptation thrown open
% MIN and then closed behind him.
bund connoing on the enc side, and unguard-
ed soeiabiiity on the other, lead to eQuivocsl
circumstances as TO both. No man IN the world
has SO few conditions imposed upon him at the
threshold Of society as the clergyman His
passport to social life il almost a carte blaacBs
women OF both states and all ages are his COM
panions, socially and professionally The
rules Of social INSTRUMENTATION between the
sexes are, IN his ease, virtually suspended
What would be an Indiscretion with other men
Is matter Of course with him. He shares, or
is alternately admitted TO the privacy OF the
sick room with the physician. Wherever
spiritual advice Is called for, there he reigns
alone ana unmolesteC. And he is q sedeutary
man, OF nervous-sanguine temperament, and
like all men of this sort and life, feels the law
OF his flesh warning against the law of his re-
lieion. None have such passions a. those of
ssdentary life. In proportion TO the idleness of
the muscles, 10 the activity of the passions The
devil temPts the industrious; idle men tempt
the devil. The clergy should give more earnest
heed TO "muscular christianity" But not
only Is their life afflicted with deficiency in
bodily exercise, IL Is additionally accursed
with the temptations that take advantage OF
this physical feebleness. Half the crimes of
sensuality come of physical feeblaness
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PROPOSALS FOR ARMY TRANsPORTA.
Il TON

HEADoUARTrRs DEP'ror THE PLATTE,
on.u cH NysSS! uAhTkTS oLssta 0FFIcE,{
un Seaie e Proposal; viii be received at this
AIRY, ls6s, for the transportation of Miiitory sn q
pnes during the year commencing April I, 1858 and
ROUTE NO. L.
FROM Cheyenne, Dakota, or such other points as
may be determined upon during the year on the
of to such posts or depots as are now
may be established in the Territory Of Montsn or
west of longitude degrees in the ferritory Of
Idaho. east Of longitude ia degrees. and in the
Az degrees, including, if necessary, Denver CITY
, The weight to be transported during the year on
no ms a NH. VIII not exceed twenty Eve million
Bidders viii state the rate per los pounds per 100
each month Of the year BEGINNING AZ. her itGres n
and ending March 81 1869. ~ 49,
as their places of residences, and each nron"sai
should be accompanied by a bond in the sum of ter
responsible persons, legally executed and properly
STAMPED AIMED guaranteeing that in case contract is
the party proposing, The contract will be pted
sna entefed into ana good and cient security
tenms Of fhs ss n accordance with the
:, Each bidder must BE- present at the opening Of
the proposals N person or be represented by his
The contractor will be required to give $4,000
Satisfactory, evidence of the loyalty and solven.
cy OF each bidser and person offered as security
Proposals must be endorsed Proposals. for Ar,,v
entertained unless they fully comply With the re-
qUirements of this advertisement "' to
The party 10 whom the award is made must be
prepared to execute the contract at once. and 10
give The REQUIRED bonds for the faithful perform
The right to reject any and ell bids that may be
by the LIST day or prl, Is6S and will be reQuir.
TO have place OF business agency at which Ne
for Bout: No i at Cheyenne, d akota or at such
other poiHf as may be indicated the starting
Blank forms, showing the conditions Of the con-
tract 10 be entered into be had on apple alton
At this pGice or ct the once Of the QuArfsrm aster
st New York ST. Louis, Fort Leavenw orth, Santa
fe, and Port Smelling. and must accompany and be
Q part OF the proposals..
BY order Ofthe Qusrtsrmastes General.
WM. MYERS.
$780,. Rreyst Brig. Gen., Chief Quartermastsr
( ne Wts2b go. Department OF the Hlaste
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PROPOSALS FOB WOOD.
DEPOT QuARTERMAsrERsI

DEPOT QrABTERMAsTER OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. ID. C, November 10, ls67
Sealed Proposals from responsible parties will
be receive at this office until y m. on sATTR-
DAY December eth, for the delivery of OOO) three
thousand cords Of well seasoned. sound, and mer-
charitable HARD WOOD, four feet long, and spit
TO the ordinary size of cord wood.
The contractor 20 keep the wood on hand st .
convenient point, and deliver it-on orders from
this ofhce-at any place in the city in such guam
Titles as may from time te time be required.
An inspector viii be designated on the part OF the
Government &c examine and measu the weod q
cihcations above will be rejected.
he names ot two responsible persons signed, in
their own hand to Q statement that they will be
come securities In case the contract IL awarded to
the bidder, must pany each proposal.
Bonds in the sum OF ten thousand dollar igDed
by himself and both has suretiee, will be required u
the successful bidder.
Payments for wood received will De made
menthly, IL in funds, thereafter O. funds
are furnished for the pur pose.
The successful bidder must hold himself In read
ness 20 commence delivery on the 18th December
next.
All bids will be submitted to the Quartermssser
General for instructions before awarding coutr.ct
Bidders will address proposals 20 the undersiep.t
endorsed Proposals. for Wood >, and are inyifs -
be present at the opening Of bids.
J. G. McFERRAN,
Deputy Quartermaster General.
poio-hN bNt Brig. Gen. Q. s. Army.
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DROPOsALs FOR FRESH BEEF.

0gfcs CaisfC c. s, Disrrict Of Taos,
| nGna,rSSI2n IsEas, NoreDqber Is; ls;7.S
in duplicate. with copy q this ad Itisement at
For supplying Fresh Beef to the Q. S. troop.
GGSSHty SESToS,
HEMPsTEAD,
ROUND TOP. Texas
ma AnS o. all PSsis lamps and Hospitals that are OF
Bids may be offered for these Posts either cellec
lively or separately.
| Byt MAJ. ". H. NASH, C.s.
Galveston, Texas.
For SUPPLYING Fresh Beef to the o. S. troops
And all Poets; Camps and Hospitals that are oil
Bids may be offered for these Posts either col
lectiyely or separately.
Address proposals TO
A. C. s., Indianola, Texas
For supplying Fresh Beef to the L. s. troop.
SAN ANTONIO,
GOLIAD,
HALLETTSyILLE, Texas;
may be established in their vicinity
Bids may be offered for these Posts either col
lectiyely or separately.
Address proposals to
supplying Fresh Beef to the u S. troops sta
WACO, Texas;
And all Posts; Camps, and Hospitals, that are or
Bids may be offered for these Posts either colec
lively or separately.
Address proposals to
A. c. s., Austin, Texas.
For supplying Fresh Beef to the o. S. troops sta
BROWNSVILLE,
RINGGoLp BARRACKS,
And all Posts, Campo and Hospitals that are or
may be established in their vicinity.
Bids may be offered for these Posts either collec
AddI ess proposals to
A. c. s., Brownsville, Texas.
These contracts to be for twelve months. com
n me- January !, ISIS, or such less time
The bids will state the price per pound net. in
Proposals must be accompanied, by a proper
guaranty In duplicate signed by at least two per
Slsrk OF Court Of Record stating. if the prOpo-
sal Is scSePfea the bidder win enter into
sum OF hive thousand dollars for faithful perform
The names of firms should be stated in full with
ths address Of each member of the firm.
8. Ne bids will be received from parties who have
Bids viii only he entertained from parties Of
known oyalty q the Government. and those VINO,
coming under the exceptions of the Presidents
Amnesty Proclamation, can produce the pardon
of the President.
The Beef furnished must be of good and market.
able quality in ueual proportions of fore and hind
quarters; necks. shanks, and kidney tsllow 70 lie
excluded Payments will be made monthly or "a
early thereafter as funds may be received therefor
in funds furnished by the United States for public
disbursement.
The Government reserves the right to reject any
and all bids offered.
Endorse envelopes /" Proposals for Fresh Beef
Bvt, MAJ. and c. S., U. s. Army Chief O. s..
no 80 tdB District of Texas.
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PROPOSALS.
DB0PoSAIs FOB ARMY TRANsPORTA
TON.
Orsor CA,lf osartsr MAUI.


For Lssr.-,cs, ,if t kassss saSsa or Is 81
seaiet Proposals viii be resolved II hi. ofice
for the Transportation Of military supplies dur iGE
Msrsss s,5 1s@TS ~ IN April l. lsSs and ending
ROUTE No 2.
From Fort Bark 81, Kansas, Fort Hays, Kansas,
nsd b. The c Slns shs @sy q
we MissoUri, on tt Mon Pacific Railroad, X; D,
sn s ii shs *. s se fesSnsed b the ship
o. tolorsao south latitude 70 degrees north, snd
no ff p gniSn ssr aGnsG or other Dept tbs.
other points o. the route TO that depot.
ROUTE No 3
estabshe il ,5s TsSfis sS1h Stssr may be
pests or stations II st or may be in
aY Be IN n s Ten ' sT stations s a
grees.
mi.sanIi sa eons a. ma e desig1sted or the
Missouri Pscifc as,rosd ~ Set Brapsh o.
RailrGsd. Z. p, TO Fert Gibson. IndAn TERRITORY.
or sreh other point a. may be established tie
I'll The 2 seisht e be tTaHsgortsd during the year
on Il ute No. , s,coc,01p pounds, aud on Route No
Proposals will be made for each route separ-
Bidders will stste the rate per Ioo peund- per rOo
each month OF the year, beginning April /, 1875,
and ending March 81. lsS?.
biudsrs viii give Their names In full. g. well a.
their places OF residence, ano each proposal mnst
lie accompanied by bond in the sum Of ten thou
SAND Slob,ol dollars. duly executed by two or
more Responsible persons, in legal form aud pro
perry eIIy s,anpeai gpsr.nteeing that in case the con
proposal TO the party proposing IL will be accepted
and entered into, and good and sufficient security
!urnlshec bN said party IN accordance with the
=, Zach bidder must be present at the opening Of
The proposals, or b. represented BY his attorney
An ne contractor Will be required TO give bonds in
the iono wing amount
On On R RoTTk No No. !. s SS
Oh Rot TE No. 5. S9eD
of each bidder and person offered security will
be required.
Propose ais will be endorsed Proposals for Army
transportation on Route Nos. 2, 3, or So as the
case may be. and none will be entertained unless
they comply with the requirements of this sdver-
tisement.
The party to whom award is made must be
prepared TO execute the contract without unneces-
sary delay and to give the required bonds for the
FAITHFUL performance OF the contract
The right to reject any and all bids that may be
The contractor on each route must be in readi-
ness for service 10y the first day of April 1855 and
must have place of business agency at which
be may be communicated with readily For Route
Ne >, at Fort Hsrker, and such other point on he
railroad may be designated the starting point
Of the route; for Route No. 5, at Fort Union. New
MEXICO, or such other point as may be established
as the depot, and tor Route Nc. 5 at Leavenworth,
Kansas.
Blank forms showing the conditions of the con-
tract te be entered into for each Route can be Had
the Quartermaster at New York, Chicago ST
Louis. st. Paul. Fort LeavenwOrth, Omaha DEN
yer, &. T., and Santa Fe. and must accompany and
L. G. EASTON,
de4banB e q. N Dep t Of the Missouri.
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pkoPoSALs FOR ARnY TRANSFORM.
lion.
OTTIcE III ot.nrEnNNrrr. B

bEcA.TNESI OF DkNorAS
&c Nj PAU. M,Ss. November r. ls-
ss1l g Progcsss WIN bs reoeved At tsi. % !.
for The trsasPr,a, ca 's NJ ; es q Jsngsry ls
m.-ss y. ia k ASril U.s. an. epal.T
MIN OF sain; Cl6sS Mn s1' ' ,S sam rsu
or linz; 70 sue. Pssts are now or nay /. es,sS-
Noh o. bsscta efIitory lying east Of the Missouri
river snd bounded ~ ~ and IRON Fort steveIsss.
Ssstusrs se sis<n, & on the Missouri rv.r.
tet!ished esst or north OF tina, river in pakots
The Weig hi TO be Transported on this hou,- No
ashAH not exceed ten million pounds Gao 90 ~.
Bidders will state the rate Per one hunarsa C,,ot
pounds pr one hundred i0s miles Tor each month
81 the Year beginning April 4. lsSs, and ehdiss
Bieders should give their names in full. =. we'll
as their places Of residence. and each proposal
should be accompanied by bond in the sum Of t-n
thousand dollars. signed by two or more responsi-
is arded fer the route mentioned ia the rropo~.f
20 ths party proposing. the contract viii Be &C
sesuri,y fur hished by said party in acSord.sSe
with the terms of this advertisement.
To-. sum Of one hundred thousand dollars
Satisfactory evidence Of the loyalty ami .olr.nc,
OF each bidder and perssn offered a. security viii
Proposals must he endorsed Proposals. for ARM
TrsnsPortstion on Route No. a." and none viii BE-
entertsined unless they fully comply with the re
,rln ne party 70 whom an award !. made must be
give the required bends for ths ssi hs,I sne 70
snee Of the contract
Ihs right to reject any and all bids tina; may be
The contractor must be in readiness for service
by the LIST day Of April. 1855. and will be required
20 have . plsce OF business agency st which n.
may be communicated with promptly and readily
Tor Route No. I, At Saint Paul. Minnesota, Fort
point as may be Indicated the starting point OF
the route
Blank forms. showing the conditions OF the con
tract TO be entered into, Can be had Application
at this Office, at the Office of the Qusrtermastar
Chicago. q. Drf La.
work, Omaha. and Fort Smelling, and must &C
company and be q part Of the propos ais.
:. n. HOLAB1Rn.
1t. Col. Deputy q. NJ Gen.
no Is. sfB Dapf "a n.lo..
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PROPOSALS.
DR0POsAAs FOB HAY,

Dtpsty Qpa-fs-rdsts- Generals Oxes.t
BdifigrOre, MI, December S, lSa. (
sene1 Proposals will te received at this of &c
untii WEDNESDAY, I'm, December u lsa, at
Hch time they will be opened, for furnishing this
Hay to be delivered either in Baltimore or Rich
mono subject 20 the usual Inc pectiop.
olooers Will state the price per ton delivered st
eaSn place a rel so1able time will be allowed 20
deliver the Hay
he right is reserved 20 reject any or sll bids
on application atti;s Office
STEWART VAN NLIET.
Deputy Qusrterm sster General.
&c -Stb Byt. Major General I :. A.
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PROPOSALS FOR SUBSISTENCE STORES.

HEADERS. DEPT. OF THE CUMBERLAND,
OFFICE G. g. OF SUBsIsTFNcE
LOUISVILLE, KY, December 2. 1877
sealed Proposals, which must he in duplicate
with copy of this advertisement attached to each
VIII lie received until Il O'Clock, M, SATURDAY
December Z, 1861, for furnishing the following
stores
is 0Cg pounds new Bacon Sides, lin tierces clear
the bids. AZ
3 $50 pounds new Bacon Shoulders (iu tiercesl
2IWl pounds beet quality sugar-cured canyassed
Hams samples of the Hams TO be offered with
the bids WI"
800 barrels A No. Extra Family FIour.
30 barrels Fancy Grade Flour.
The Jour to be nanufactuT entirely from son nd
winter wheat TO be fresh ground, and TO be packed
~ good, strong, round ped barrels full head
lined, and well coopered.
The attention of milers Is invited to the reouire
ment OF l9S pounds of Flour in each barrel when
deilveied. amples of the wheat from W hich the
Flour rs to be ground must be furnished with the
time during the process of manufacture by an in.
spector to be selected by the undersie ned
600 pounds "C' yellow Coffee Sugar
% pounds white Coffee Sugar
COO pounds best quality Buckwheat Flour 70 he
packed ~ Is pound packages, and then packed
Potatoes. of the very best quality. in amounts
required from time TO time during the mon tbs
OF December, 1867 and January, ls5S
The above stores to be delivered as soon as prac-
ucable " Pi
Conditions, requirements, and terms of paymenf
Will De FURNISHED on application at this office.
ne right Is reserved to reject any all bids.
Proposals must he enclosed q a sealed envelope
epdorsed Proposals for name the article ,)n and
addressed to the undersigned "
BY order of Major General Thomas
M. p SMALL,
oeoztb Byt Brig. Gen. and c. s.
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An Extraordinary Husband

The following Is portion of the evidence =,
an appileant Tor divorce in the English courts
haFihg stated the fact OF marriage the persa
cuted wife proceeds 10 say OF herself and her
Bridegroom: N Ae'
AFTER the marriage they went to Folkes.
stone, where tney slept; next morning the tes
5ator locked up all the bedclothes aud Ieft her
IN state OF udity IN the room while ne ven,
Tor walk that he declared he Almighty mad
so ordered II In the Bible, and that ne 1.-THE ties :
tatcr) was her lord ana master He artaa az
Paris and Boulogne IN q like manner, and in
lac'- all through their married life IL was mis-
practice 70 deprive her OF her clothing in the
morning tnat ne constantly beat her when
alone IN tseir room. He constantly threatsned
10 commit suicide and Kill her, flourishing his
Iazors at the same time that on their return 70
London sfter the honeymoon and when spand
Ing the evening a. her fathers house he inraw
Der on MS lap on the floor ana DIRE " his nsn.
knife, and would have Injured her bur for "a
hterierenee OF those present His general habit
on returning from the city was 20 run into the
dining room, gaze fxedIy ather then N reaten
hef WIKI knife, and then rush OF 10 nls room
mere ne would remain for al hour, leaving
the dinner meanwhile TO get cold. when shs
would go 70 call him, he would tUist ner
hands and arms for twenty MINUTES togstb
er- He would constantly cry ana ask her 10
nim' saying that bis conduct was
Que 10 TIE excitement of business AT
I1lmeriek-tney having gone 10 Ireland in
hugLsI Io4s, 20 WI her sister, who was mar.
Iles there-he caused her premature confine.
meht Dy tnTedtening her with q carving ku,ts.
that ne frequently complained of MS mead. and
tlat she several times called in a doctor 10 see
MIN fOr three weeks he refused her food ana
coal ana she had TO obtain ro,h from ber
father On the day of the Duke of WeIung
tons funeral ne gave herpermiss,ou 70 20 and
see II, but afterwards " thdrew this premis-
SION, and stripped her OF; II her clothes Locked
mem IN drawer, and left her in a state OF
NUDITY until four O'Clock In the afternoon He
also sruck and kicked her several mes And
sne cons nlted magistrate about what had
occurred; but on his promising never 70 repeat
snSh contact proceedings were stayed. In
l-S5 ne suddenly went abroad leaving her
Nltnout any money and giving orders 70 the
iaoesPeopie not 10 supply her with any arti-
cIes before gong be placed a bill in the
WIhdow, saying This house to let, surni shed
orluniurnisned-" One night, on the way 70 tne
opera, ne lore the bonnet of her head ana
pulled all her hair down. He refused 30 nav
me lanaIscy at Brussels, and only gave her
enough money 70 pay her fare to England
ne made the acquaintance OF a lady named
nay az farls, and be after wards correspop.
oeo win her for long time. She wrote
tsusIs 70 nm IN German, and these letters be
% =, kh. 20 ner 20 translate He said he wished
MS Wife would "hop OF" in order tnst he
might marry this LADY A'
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DRoPOsALs FOR WRAPPTNG PAPER AND
Il TWINES
Posi- OFFICE DEpas-rg~r /,

wAsHtNSToS. ID. g, October %, IsS7
Sealed Proposals " be received At this Depart
II clock, noon, for furnishing Wrapping Papa
and wIapping Twines for the Of the Post ofSe-.
the Slst day of December next
The said articles to BE- delivered free Of expense
10 the DepaI tment- AT the Blank Agen,ies Of tn
Poet ofhSe D.psrtmsnt at Washington, d. c., aud
The estimated quantity Of each article and ,b.
ausitl thereof required ~ each Agency spec
DISTRICT No. LAT WASHINGTON. DC
ls.oO realms Of wrapping Paper. 30N25 inohe- IA
slze, 81 material and quality equal 40 a.
respects O. that now IL lie IN the DEPART
mept. TO weigh q pounds o the resm. sns
-, 49,. each q, r,an 20 eoNtsin - perfect guires.
above stated. 2sxtS niche. in .i1s, and e.
Seigh 50 pounds 20 the resm, Tor TIE use Of
30 100 pounds Of Juie or other suitable Twipa h,rt
twisted snd IN balls, and to weigh about
1890 rcusd; OF coarse Kemp Irvine. about ono.
elghth 81 an inch 10 diameter and II balls.
DIsTRIcT 10. 22-AT SEW YORK CITT.s.r
Ec" Teams sn,,, Of wrapping Paper similar 70 thu
q GO pounds Of Jute or other suitable Tuina I'm,
liar TO that des cribed for District No
N''" pounas o. coarse Hemp Irvine, similar 10 that
proposals viii be received for each article seps-
ratey, or for ali OF the articles aud for both Dis
The contract, or contracts will De awarded 20
the lowest and best bidder 90 be determined s.t-r
Sa.siGl ,s for the purpose Of ascertain
sdyantagsous to the Department.
H the Districts should be changed. the articles
shall be delivered at such place or places a. the
postmaster General shall designate, at PRO RATA
RATS.
More or less than the estimated quantities may
be ordered. as the necessities of the Department
may require, at the discretion Of the Postmaster
General.
Samples of sueh articles as ar. now used st the
Post Offices may De seen al the Offices ppled s0a
at either agency.
Bidders will repd samples Of such articles az thef
propose 20 furnish with their bids
Esch bidder must furnish with his proposals.
guaranties OF his ability 20 comply with hi. bid anI
acertihcate from a Postmaster that such euarsa-
tors are reliable persons
Two sufficient sureties will be reqsired 70 con.
tract
failure 20 furnish an article contracted for
promptly or the furnishing article inferior 10
that contracted for. will be considered sufficient
cause Tor forfeiture OF the contract.
BIDS not made in conformity 20 this notice will
tue Of the proposal.
Proposals must be marked on the envelope with
the name OF the article bid fer and the letter "a
dressed TO the " Fret Assistant PostmasteT Gen
eral. Was hin gtOn, ID. C"
ALEX W. RANDALL
no l-lavoS Postmaster General
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- Gov. Halght prophecies that the child is
now living who Will seesCalifornia populated
with twenty millions, and San Francisco a
city with two million of IN habitants
" An English Catholic paper SAYS that
many Roman Catholic ladies in London have
sold their jewelry and given the proceeds 10
the fund in support of the Holy Father
~ Over two hundred farms in BEDFORD
county, Va. are shortly to be sold for arrears
Of taxes by United States revenue officers.
- The vote polIed at The New York civ
ell cton was 900 less than at the State election
and 3l,OOO less than the number registered.
- IT is said tn at during the past fifty wears
STATISTICS OF the dry good trade proved that
ninety merchants in every hundred have failed.
five in every hundred have m ade a living. ana
one in every hundi ed realized a fortune