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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
STATE NEWS.

Work on the foundation of A. Cushman &
Cos. shoe factory, is progressing.
The Bangor Wing says number of ladies
and gentlemen from Augusta, are in that city
attending the Choral Festival.
Deodat Brastow, Esq, of Brewer has re.
signed his position as member of the Board
of Guardians of soldiers orphans.
Hancock Wooden Co., in Orland made
1926 yards of cloth in four and one third
days last week.
The ladies in one of the school districts in
Trenton have organized a sewing circle, for
the purpose of helping build school house.
The Methodist church in Biddefotd is pro-
crossing finely. and the edifice will be COM
pleted in about three months.
Prof T. c. Upham and family have re-
turned from New York, to Kennebunkport to
spend the summer.
The Montreal House and "Red Castle. :"
situated at Old Orchard Beach, are to be
sold at auction next Thursday afternoon,
May 4th.
The American says that Elson before he
left Ellsworth ran ON the Water street side
walk, five miles in thirty minutes. He had
his summer clothes on.
N. ii. Powers is building fine little
coaster to ply between Orland and Boston.
100 tons o. NJ T. S. Sparks expects to be
Master.
Mr.. c. f. Tucker, native of Maine, and
graduate of the Universalist Sunday School
at Bath, was ordained to the work of the
ministry, at Marblehead last Thursday.
A two-storied wooden house in Bangor,
owned by Francis Gibbs, was burned to the
ground on yesterday morning. Loss $3.50;
no insurance.
Mr.. Charles b. Rogers, while riding in his
buggy in Portland ON Wednesday, was
thrown from the buggy and injured in the
wrist
F. o. j. Smith, Esq, has presented a large
number of old and valuable law books to the
Greenleaf Law Library in Portland, some
fifty volumes in all.
The through night trains of Pullman cars
on the Eastern road, and Maine Central road,
between Boston, Portland and Bangor, will
commence running between the first and
tenth of next month.
The Bangor Wing says that Hon. Lewis
Barker Of Stetson is about to remove to that
city, and enter into the practice of his pro-
fession in company with his son-in-iaw i,
Stanley Plumer, Esq, of Dexter.
While rolling logs down an embankment a
day or two since, Walter L., son of John l..
Parker Of Dedham, had his leg broken and
received internal injuries which it is feared
will prove fatal.
Nathan o. True and wife of Freeport, cele-
brated their silver wedding on the 18th. A
correspondent of the Press says that Mr.
True Is the fourth of eight brothers who with
one sister constitute the family of the veneer
able Moses True of New Gloucester. now up
wards OF eighty years of age, though hale
and hearty, being present and seemingly en-
ljoying this reunion of his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
New York Produce Market.
New YORK, April 81

AVN" AohAs A Pm 81.
COTTON-sales l5i9bales: mid. uplands 15X.
fLoUh-1os0o; state 75G6 90; round hoop Ohio
western southern 000@000.
WHEAT-63,00 600 bu; No. spring a new
NO. doIH8l49; winter red and amber western
CORN-l59, 600; new mixed western, 7sa74 ;old
90. as
OATS-state 900; western 65@ss
PORk-0OO. new mess, oO.00g II. so old, 90 90
COCO. prime, II .00gl450.
BUTTER-West'n, q state, l5aS5.
WHISKEY 5000; Western Free 92h 593.
RICE-Carolna, skg9.
on.
NOLASSES-N. o. a.
SP'TS TURPENTINE 81.
ROSIN-25 for strained.
PETROLEUM-crude gl3, refined, 225s
TALLOW- Sz69.
FREIGHTS TO LIVERPOOL Cotton,
-four 0s. Cd, wheat I'D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Through the Patent Agency of II. NJ. Man
pr & Co. Of this city, Mr. Henry c. Trask
f Vienna, has procured Letters Patent for
Improvement in shovel handles. BY this i'm
|rovement as solid and durible cd" handle
make from a round handle, as the old fash
med "blocked' ones, at saving of about
behalf of the lumber. Through the same
lgency Mr.. Levi o. Allen of Gardiner, has
ben allowed patent for an improved Self
reckoning Lumber Measurer. BY this little
lachine, which is held in the hand and simp-
rolled across the boards to be measured,
gives the number of feet in the same and
|eeps a correct italy" or account of the
kme as you proceed measuring different
|oards. tt@e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
From Pennsylvania.

Reading, April 81. The foundry and ma
chine shop of Leekin Brothers, at Rulsetown
this county, was burned to-day. Loss $780,
600, insured Sl4O0.
Pottsville, Pa, April 81. The Executive
Committee of the Working-men's Benevo-
lent Association to-day rejected the PROPOSE
ton made by the operators at their recent
Getting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Bidwell's Dramatic Company open to- night
II Granite Hall, with the great emotional
play Of East Lynne" in which Miss Dollie
Pidwell, the favorite actor, is the central
Fharacter. The company have just closed a
uccessful season at Lewiston where they
pave been greeted with full houses. The
overs of the drama win be glad to learn that
ibis excellent company will remain here for
|hree evenings, appearing on Saturday and
Monday evenings next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

The Banner says that the Sunday School
connected with the Universalist Society in
|Iallowell, on Tuesday evening last, by re-
luest, repeated an exhibition they had given
IN the church in that place a short time SINCE
The children were finely dressed and well
prepared TO perform their several parts. The
pieces were well chosen, and the occasion one
lf interest, and of profit to the children and
he school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

The citizens of our neighboring town, Pitts
ION have nobly shown their appreciation OF
Womans Rights, by electing woman for
supervisor of their public schools, Mrs. Liz
gle Watson. She is young widow, intelli-
gent and smart, well qualified for the posi-
fion. We presume many young men will ap-
ply for schools in that town next winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

cest and murder was continued in Litchfield
yesterday. The five daughters testified, four
of them asserting that they saw him strange
one child to death. Perkins himself also ties
titled, denying that he was guilty of murder
but confessing to the other charges. The
testimony was closed and the arguments will
begin Tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

The editor of the Ellsworth American says
that if babies..are variety in has family, there
is good crop on the street where he is domi-
|ciled. They all clean towards Sawyer's."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
From Buffalo.

Buffalo, N. Y, April %. DR.. Albion Cobb,
principal of the Academy at Wilton, Me-,
was arrested by the Niagara frontier police
this morning, charged with deserving his wife
and four children and clipping with a young
lady pupil. On being arrested. he denied
hailing from Wilton, but his victim acknowl-
edged all. Both parties are retained in Gus
tody awaiting instructions from Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

William Brett, for breaking and entering
Freight depot and stealing a box Of tobacco,
was up before the municipal court yesterday,
and ordered to recognize in the sum of $500
for his appearance at the August term of the
Supreme Judicial Court. Failed to furnish
|sureties and was committed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Gentlemen who wish to get the best style of
clothing and furnishing goods, should call at
the "One Price Clothing Stores" of S. w.
Huntington & Co., 100 Water Street, Angus
ia, and No. l, Fosters Block, Gardiner. They
are constantly receiving new styles of goods
suitable for the season. One price on their
goods and that the lowest. At
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Messrs. c. A. & J. ID. White are selling
their kerosene stoves in Gardiner as fast as
they can get them manufactured. William
Son Greenwood have them for sale in this
city, and trial will convince any one of their
utility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

The Governor and Council had a busy ses-
ion yesterday, and will probably be able to
Rjourn this morning. The settlement by the
(ttorney General of the State under legisla-
I've resolve with Walter Brown and John
lyman of Bangor engaged in the b. d. Peck
Fansaction, was approved, and the transact
ION thereby endorsed. These parties bor-
bwed money Of Treasurer Peck after he be-
kme defaulter, and when they had the
that the money belonged to the
tate. The amount claimed was a. ,6O7 SO.
settlement has been effected by the pay
bent by these parties of $s,o7s.9l. The
kttorney General is satisfied that this is an
settlement for the State, much
|etter than he had reason to expect from the
bng time the case has been in law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
From Hartford.
SAD ACCIDENT.

Hartford, Ct, April 81. A little daughter
of j. w. Praun, in Wethsfield, yesterday fell
into bornfre, and her clothing igniting, was
SO badly burned that she died during the
night.
The trial of Joel Perkins charged with in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Warden Rice yesterday took George Albee
of this city to the State Prison, where he is
to serve out q sentence of one year for enter
ing q dwelling house in the night time and
stealing clothing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Several ladies connected with the Augusta
n. NJ. c. Association are this week devoting
most Of their time in searching out neglected
children who do not attend any Sabbath
School, providing them with articles of cloth
Ing, and giving them an urgent invitation to
connect themselves with the Mission Sabbath
School, holden every Sabbath morning at
The rooms ofthe Association in Darby block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
Chicago Produce Market,

CHICAGO, April 81.
FLOUR-spring extras
WHEAT-No. 9, lax
CORN.
OATS for No. Q.
RYE-No. 2, So
BARLEY-s3 for No. 2,
MESS PORK
IARD-1l.
LIVE HOGS-5.20a5O
RECEIPTS-GOOO -four, 10000 wheat 1903 900 corn
81 600 oats, 5000 barley, 1000 hogs. O,000
SHIPMENTS-e000 -four, 900, 600 corn 81 900 oats
1000 barley, 600 hogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

ExTRACT.-.' obtained a bottle of Eel
Lows CoMPoUND SYRUP OF HYPoPHosPHITEs,
and took it until it made permanent cure of
Bronchitis, from which had been suffered
nearly two years MENDAL CRoCKER,
"Freeport, Digby Co, N. s., JAN, 1865"
apl25f&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Great care now should be taken in cleansing
cellars, and removing the decayed and decay
ing substances which if suffered to remain
will bread disease and death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Workmen have commenced laying brick on
the north side Of Aliens new publishing
house, the stone work of the basement story
having been completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Z. A. Smith has resigned the position of
First Lieutenant Of the Skowhegan Light
Infantry; and Charles J. Pennell has resigned
the position Of First Lieutenant of the Port
land Mechanic Blues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

A gentleman says that ice formed in this
city Wednesday night, the thickness of win
fdow.glass. We can't hardly believe this, as
we saw the pop-beer cart out yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
Special Notices.
ATTENTION SIR KNIGHTS

There will be Stated Conclave OF Trinity Com.
mandery X. T.. No. :, at Masonic Hall, Augusta,
FRIDAY Evening, April IS, commencing at seven
O'clock. Work: X. T.
All Sir Knights are invited to be present.
t2t O.B. QUINBY, Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
From Albany.

Albany, N. Y, April ~. The report OF
Patrick Duffy's pardon is incorrect. Aplica-
ton for pardon was denied December Sd, and
has not since been renewed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
local anu State Mems.

A little daughter of Thos. II. Dow, Esq,
of W. Gardiner aged six years, has just COM
pleted "magic quilt" of 500 pieces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Mr.. Lincoln, connected with the Portland
Press in the State News and Commercial de-
partment, was in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
Cincinnati Produce Markc

CINCINNATI, April p.
MESS PORK-17g.5O
LARD 10x.
BULK MEATS-sides sHa.
BACON.shoulder, clear rib 90; sides, 091;
WHISKEY-SS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
DifD.

In Ellsworth, April esd, Mrs. Phebe IT,. wife of
Daniel F. MaddOcks, aged 46 years and IL months
In Farmngdale, cath inst, Henrietta, wife of
Herman ). Huntington, and daughter OF John
Hodgdon, aged % years.
In Winthrop, 18th inst, Mrs. Mary c., wife of
Samuel Wyman, Esq, aged y years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
#arrifD.

In this city, April 18th, by Rev. MIR. O'Brien
Michael Fox of Augusta, to Rosie a. Fields of
Whitehead.
In Vassalboro', April l6, Simon f. Cross to Ellen
A. Reynolds of Winsow.- April 16, Edward w
Lancaster of Albion to Lucinda J. York of Vassa
boro
In Ellsworth, April 22d Charles Lynch to Miss
Dellie Lord both OF Ellsworth The gath Follett
lin
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

A subscription paper has been started for
,e benefit Of Mr.. George Heath, Of this city,
no had his leg broken recently, while at
ork ON Aliens new building. The paper
IN be found at Potter 8 Benefits saloon, in
lis city, where subscriptions will be CRATE
lily received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28

Central Pacifcs,
Union "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-04-28
.For Sale OF to let.
A Chance for Business !!

I n one of the most central locations in the CITY
L of Augusta, with very moderate rent The
store now contains small stock of Boots and Shoes
which is offered for sale at reasonable price, and
which, if the buyer does not wish to continue that
business, it may soon be closed out.
Apply to +. LYFORD, opp. Post Office
apr27ttf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-04
Chesapeake and Ohio Road.

Almost every day we hear something en-
couraging from some point on the line of
the great Chesapeake and Ohio road. Here
is Il paragraph from the Ashland (ky.)
Journal:
SURvEYING.-Col. W. Fl. PRYER and his
engineer corps passed up on the Ohio side
on Tuesday last, completing tue survey OF
the river route tor rail connection between
Huntington chesapeake and Ohio ROAD
and Cincinnati. The party crossed over to
our town and stopped at the Ashland
Hotel. This survey shows most practical
BILE route. No tunnelling, and but lew
heavy cuts, and no grading over fifteen feet
to the mile. A road built on this route
would not only he un important link to the
Chesapeake and Ohio road, but would
effectually guard against two ContinSen.
cies-low water and ice.
On the other hand, the people of Boyd
county, Kentucky, have shown so little
disposition to vote in favor of Il subscrip-
ton on the part Of that county to the stock
of the ElizabethtOwn, Lexington, and Big
Sandy Railroad Company-a company
whose road would connect with the Chesa-
peake and Ohio road at the mouth of Big
Sandy-that Gen. JOHN &. BRECKINRIDGE
the president of the former company, has
requested that the sense of the voters shall
not he taken upon the question. The direct
connection of our road will therefore posi-
bly, be for some years with the Cincinnati
routes only. ..
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-04

FREDERICK COUNTY Primary E2cctt0nS--
The State COrention.-Last Tuesday Il
Convention of the Conservatives Of Frcdc-
rick county was held in Winchester. An
excellent plan Of organization was agreed
upon, after full and free discussion, and
the following among other resolutions were
adopted:
Resolped, AS the sense of this meeting.
we are not restricted by said [14th amend
ment] amendment in the selection OF candi-
dates, hut are free to select from amongst
our fellow-citIZens any who iii our opinion
may most efficiently serve us AS Senator or
member OF the House of Delegates.
ReSOlued. That we earnestly request the
counties of Clarke and Warren to adopt
the primary election system for the nomi-
nation of a candidate Of the Conservative
party for Senator from this Senatorial dis.
trict; but in the event they shall refuse TO
adopt said system, that three delegates TO 4
Senatorial Convention be selected, as pro-
vided for in the last resolution of q series
of resolutions providing for primary cleo
ton system.
Resolved by the Conservative citizens OF
Frederick county, in convention Assem-.
bled, that in their opinion it is ineXpedient
mt this time to express any opinion upon
Federal or national politics, and that they
express the hope that the Convention to
| assemble in Richmond on the 30th of
August, 1871, may refrain from any ex-
preston of opinion upon national politics.
These resolutions all meet our views eN-
actly, as these have been often expressed.
MARTIN K. KAUFMAN was unanimously
reelected superintendent of the county.
The appointing of delegates to the Rich.
mond Convention was left to the Executive
| Committee, composed of gentlemen from
| all parts of the county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-04

A New CoMMIssIoN.-The Governor OF
West Virginia has appointed j. NJ. BEN
NETT, General j. j. JACKSON, and A. w
CAMPBELL commissioners to treat with Viz.
ginia on the subject of the latter's debt and
West Virginia's liability for portion Of it
So we learn from one of our exchanges
The commission is an excellent one-fol
West Virginia. BENNETT, of Weston, was
for years the Auditor of Virginia, and
knows all about the public debt owing by
the two States. JACKSON, Of Parkersburg,
is man Of fine mind, and thorough West
Virginian. ARCHIE CAMPBELL, what shall
We say of him? He is at least man OF de.
cided opinions. He was q Freesoiler when
1t required good deal of courage to avow
Freesoil opinions in Wheeling, where he
resides and if he comes to the conclusion
that his State ought to pay fair proper.
ton Of the debt he will not fail to say so.
Summing up these hasty expressions, we
may add to our opinion as first above given
that the commission is one which will be
likely to do justice to both States. But we
know the West Figinians; and we pre-
dict that they will never consent to pay
even one.tfth Of the debt. However, we
would better say but little on this point,
SINCE there are SO many Virgiuians who
WISH 10 pay none Of II.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-04

The Pathological Convention has decided
that sis being done" is Il perfectly gram
NAUTICAL phrase-what says the Dispatch 10
such ruling :-Petersburg Progress.
The files OF the Dispatch show that II mas
ALWAYS entertained the same opinion As that
of the Pathological Association. We men
toned, two years ago, as an objection 10
HoLMEs's Grammar, the fact that 1t did not
properly give the passive forms of active
transitiye verbs. But almost every correct
form of expressing ones ideas is abused
bv the uniformed. This one is not an eN-
ception. Whilst, therefore, we justify the
employment OF "is being built, " is being
painted" els being conquered" " Is being
plowcd," &c, these being formed from
active. trausitive verbs, we dctest az SIM
cerelv as Prof. HOLMES, RICHARD GRANT
WHITE, or any one else, the use of such
phrases as els being loved" "is being
hated" sis being admired,' &C., these be-
ing formed from verbs merely transltlvc,
not actire-transiiivc.
But as we have for a long time said no.
thing on such subjects, and intend to fol-
low the same rule hereafter, we hold our
peace.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-04
THE PENSIONERS OF 1S12.--The num

The PENSIONERS OF 1S12.-The number
of applicants for bounty for the war of 1872
already exceeds the estimate by twenty
thousand. 1t is DOW believed the total
number will reach forty thousand. The
claim OF Virginia delegation for more
liberal construction Of that portion of the
law which excluded all claimants to pension
or bounty who had participated or SYM
pathized with the South in the late war
from the benefit Of this act, has been de-
nied.-Baltinlore Sun.
This is not what the Virginia claim.
ants complain of. They murmur because
the Government requires the aritnesses also
to be "loyal." A Government which thus
mistreats its old soldiers cannot expect to
have the affections either of them or OF
their young descendants and friends. Such
treatment is disgraceful to the Administers
ton. When it is remembered that every
soldier of the war of 1912 must have been
over sixty during the rebellion, the con.
temptible ruling of Gen. Grants commits
sioner can be appreciated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-04

VERY SATIsFACToRY.-Mr. w. w. VAN
pERBILT testified i'm New York on Wcdncs-
day as to the WesifeH disaster, that it had
resulted from Il defective boiler. Gle en-
"presscd Il positive opinion that the boiler
.shas for long time heen held together
.Esimply by the thin outside plating, and
"said he was surprised it had not exploded
"beforc. lie added that this flaw could
"not have been detected by any Inspector,
Gas the outside of the boiler was covered
with felt, and the inside afforded no lndi-
"cationS of decay. He also said The flaw
"could not have been detected by sound
"ing the boiler" All which goest to prove
that the process of inspection must be a
totally useless one.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-08-04
"the halter draw

With good opinion OF the law"
nor to the hard.pressed debtor, whose as
scts are Insufficient to meet his liabilities,
and who has been harassed by suits until
he has lost patience with everybody. III
we are to credit the knoiotng ones. (Who, 10
be sure. generally have ares TO GRIND Ins
prejudice against lawyers is general, ana
in certain localities In so great, as to have
assumed the forth of popular demand TOT
a sixteenth constitutional amendment, o.-
rected especially at their heads, exciuaihg z
them from all offices Of trust, honor, anu
emoiument.- Winchester Times.
And a more senseless prejudice never
exited. Lawyers arc the main pillars OF free
royernment-the guardians OF the rights
Of person and OF property-the nrm pha'
lanx which always withstands the begin
ninrs of arbitrary government. 1t is hardly
too much to say that all the Po'itical trou-
tlcs which have afflicted this land have pro-
ceeded from men who were not or are not
LAWYERS. 1t is true, too many lawyers FELL
into the popular current OF wrong "heh IL
was seen to be irresistibie-they are amDi'
tio,s folk. we admit, and have great deal
Of human nature in them--but the current
WAS almost always set in motion by pollti-
cal anacks and entered-apprentices in the
science of government who had the gift of
cab, but no gifts in the way of Judgment
and discretion, and no knowledge of the
law. Look, too, at any Legislature in the
country. The counties which send good
lawyers rule every such body. and how
could it be otherwise? Propose to alter or
amend what law you will, and tho lawyers
must decide for the body whether it ought
to be DONE But we shall not discuss the
question. People who send asses to the
Legislature-snd there are some asses even
among Iawycrs-deserve all the bid fortune
that poor legislation can bring upon them'