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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17

A railroad builder in this State, who em-
ploys many laboriug men, recently informed
us that he had long given special attention to
discover the most economical materials Tor
food and had found that beans, well cooked,
went farther, aud saved expense better than
ANYTHING else. But as with other food, "A
great deal depends on good cooking, for II
the work is badly performed, large quantities
will be rejected and wasted, aud less will be
consumed of this, and more Of other food.
Our Informant, who is an eastern man, had
seen many dishes Of bcuus cooked in the
State Of New York, not one Of which had
the peculiar excellence to which he had been
accustomed. At our request, he gave the de.
tails of the operation by which perfection in
this dish might he attained, in substance as
follows First boil the beans in water long
enough to break the skins then pour of the
water, place a piece OF pork in the centre,
aud cover the vessel 1t is then to be buried
all over in pit of hot Goals and ashes, pre-.
viousy prepared by digging IN the ground,
aud continuing to burn wood fire IN this
hole long enough to I'll it with ombers. The
vessel of beans, buried with these Goals and
ashes will then cook slowly for some ten or
twelve huurs--which will be Indicated by the
slight bubbling noise The process is then
completed They will keep cold a week. lle
had known them cooked IN one instance twcn-
ty.three hours, and the result was highly sat
lstactory An old-fashioned brick oven will
ave out a mild aud long continued heat, aud
will answer the same purpose neury as well
as the pit but the heat Of kitchen stove is
100 changeable and uncertain.
Ca mentioning this perfect mode OF
cooking to u notable housewife, she furnished
an Improvement " in the process which she
had adopted The beans were FIRST parboilcd
as before mentioned then the water wa.
poured off, and fresh added. As soon as boil
ng again commenced the second water wa'
poured of, and third addition made. a
piece Of pork was then put 10, aud the boil
ng continued an hour or two till all are thor
rughly DONE Then take out the pork and
cover it with the beans 10 a drippug-pan,
adding pint OF the water in which they were
asst boiled. Bake about half an hour. The
successive boilngs take away the strong flavor
# the beans, and the cooking reaches tn,
highest notch Of perfection, rendering til,
shole delicate, rich and palatable. Can any
# our skilliul housekeeping readers tell u
which Of these two modes is best?
We may add some additional remarks made
by the railroad builder before mentioned
which may possibly be Of use to farmers auC
,thers who have many aboring men to board
Beans are the cheapest food, aud the more
the men can be induced to cat by prcpar
inp them ia the very best manner the NOR,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
~ II Il G h l. Il b r A T + d
QUAKER BTTTERSi
A GREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY

Ertracts of Roots and Her5,, which almost mrari-
ably cure The foHooiag complaints
Dyspepsia, Heart Puru, Liver Complaint and Los Of
Appetite, cured by taking few bottles
Gassituie, Low Spirits and sinking Sensation cured
at once.
Epptions pimples Botches, and all Impurities Of
the BIO d. ur.tg through the skin Otherwise cure
readily by following the directions on the bottle.
kidney. Bladder and Urinary Deranrement invarin
hy cured. one bottle will convince the sseptic,l.
Worms expelled from the system without the least
dmeatv Ptents suffering from the prevalent disca
will marked caauee for the better la their condi-
ton Hfier taking one hot'le. Worm difficulties arc more
prevalent than f. generally supposed In the Young and
they will find the Quaker nrte's sure remedy
Nervous Difficulties. Neuralgia, etc, speedily re
llovad.
/ Rhnumatism swel'cd Joints and scrofula Affections
removed or greatly r. licycdby this invaluable medicine
Bronchitis C,tarrh Conyusions and II, .terics cured
or much relieved.
Difficult Breathing Pain in the Lungs Side and Chest
almost invariably cured by taking few bottles Of The
Quaker Bitters.
A., di0cu't Female Deraurements almost invarinbl,
caused hy violation OF The organic lawsl so prevalent
% the American ladies' Weld readily to this invaluab,
mod'ciuo-the Quaker Btter'.
All Impurities Of tho Blood, and diseases incident t,
the same ALWAYS cured by the Quaker Btters If taken
according to directions
The aged and in the Quaker Btters Just the articl
they stand in need of in their declining ears.
Itquickens the blood and cheers the mind, and pave
the passage down the plane inclined.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
from Ne. rlll larru coougg, p,u.,rs.

BrunswIck, April 4, 1867,
MISS SAWYER ! received your letter last evening
and very glad YOU concluded TO let mo take your
Silyo. ulnk eau do wo with g. and 90 viii be quite
au accommodation TO my hus0ani. h. cmHof get laHs
oihautn lie has tried ever hing else and ns never
found any thing hu egas that Salve yours
ami both found u to te4 and neH more. than
y,a reeommenaidUfo be- We have had It In the family
five or ak years and have used everything, ano
can 'riy sy haze ndtr fnnd rs ,g,ai. use 1t for a
weak back, and 10 acts like charm Mr. Coomhs hos
had Fster Sore h ig for tOiy ssdrs and road
cripple flilg n be- nat nat found dl your Slre II
keeps 10 healed, md takes out the % mmatlon, proud
flesh and swelling and does for him ali that he
can recommend 70 for good many things that you
have not for use Il for everything consider It To-
valuable In family. If you put this testimony to
gethcr and can he Of any service to you you vel
come.
Youfs, &c, ELIZABETH COOlfBs.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
ADMINIsTRAToR' SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE!

The homestead, and all the lands belonging 10 IN,
estate OF the iae Amer lluhiari, w the village
Montpelier, consisting Of twosory double brick hOus
N b. sheds aud barns attached, with thirteen acres
land In high state Of cultivation, situated botw o.
and bordering barre Street aud OnlOn River ,iyina
a frontage cash OF about ninety rods.
Alsn, 'out twelve of land on the north side
barre Street and opposite the BUILDINGS having nearl,
the frontage on Barr Street, and adjoining n,
grounds ~ tho Vermont Conference seminary and 70
NAL" Co l.ge.
Also. any II wood aud pasture land adjoining
tho farm Of Mr san which has some valuable timber ol
H. II needs hut moments ref elton III one 10 appre
ciate the advantages this estate possesses
Montpelier, July 2, ls72 2S-u
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
Union TICKET OFFICE
FOR TnE WEST AND SOUTHWEST,

FOR THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST
BURLINGTON and RUTLAND TROY and SCIiEN
oCfADY, and hkW WORN CENTRAL RAILROADS,
or via Champlain Steamers making direct connections
With the GREAT WESTERN Railroad at Susuenson
tr!dge. and LAKE SHORE Railroad 40 BUFFALo TO
IllCAGO, and all points beyond aiso via O6DENs
3URGli and GRAND TRUNK Railroads.
Tickets for sale always at the lowest rates and bag
cage checked through via the above routes.
Ror any information desired call on or address
T. r. TRUE Tictsf Agsnf.
oace at PAVILION, opposite The Depot
6ldaw MONTPELIER, VT.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
r. II. EDDY,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,

soLIC IToR OF PATENTS,
ron INVENTIONS TRADE MARKS, on DESIGNS
No. rs State St., opposite Klby St., Boston,
Amer an extensive practice Of upwards Of thirty
ears continues % secure patents IN the United states
uso In Great Britain, France, and other foreign coun
res. Caveats Specifications, Assignments, aud all
apers for Patents executed reasonable terms with
nspntch Researches made 10 determine the validity and
iuty Of Patents Of Inventions and legal and other ad-
vice rendered Ia all matters touching the same Copies
u the claims Of any patent furnished by RENTING one
tollar. Assignments recorded In Washington.
No dgency IN TIE UHiisd Nhfes yossesss superior 64ess
or ehtIHHg PasHfs ascrfag ts gafsnfatthfy Of ia
safi0ns
All necessity Of journey 10 Washington TO procure
INVENTORS.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
DETTENGGLLs KIDNEY wort


This Invaluable medical compound is no. liable TO III
common prejudice ainst "a liquid preparations d
Bltteis % Buchus.n Sc do tpred with pu suuous IA
minerals. LISA Dry. purely We eta lie compound
itqurng only the addition of pure water pussrssn
remarkable euut We prop rt'ts-a gentle cathartir
uVesl removing al unhealthy secretuns ami what
Hood, healing and invigoratng the ~ ten eecunll
curing some " the most common ami painful distas
ami tag mankind that bifa mcdca skill all forms
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
AVEsTERN ROUTE,

VERMONT CENTRAL RAILROAD LINE.
onnectug a. sfeusnurth ZOO che nraui Trunk, Ron e
nd Naterluwn y. y Central and Great Western Ra j.
lad Tor Detroit and 40 Detroit with the Michigan Cen
a Railroad. Mchl gan southern and Detroit Mlwrg-
cc Railfusd for Chicago. Milwaukee. CInc.ruat, So.
ous. st. Paul, and ull point. south and West.
This line ID nov running Two Express tuln. irum Mont
clier each
IA.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17

Put up IN Boxes at 90 cents each Prepared by MISS
c. SAWYER, aud pu, mp by l.. NJ ROBBINS, Whgls.
sale and Retail Druggist RocFland, Ne.
Trial Box sent free by mail receipt Of seventy
five cents, by L. NJ. ROBBINS, Rockland, Me.
THIS VALUABLE sALvE Is SOLD by ALL
DEALERS IN MEDICINES.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
INELLY CARRoLIC TARLETs

FOR COUGHS, COLDS 4 HOARsENESS.
These Tabisr present the Acid In combination with
Their enlc ent remedies, popular form, FOR e Cur,
{ all THROAT and ING Diseases
HOARNENEsS ak l. GRAFTON Of the THROAT
~ Immediately wed, and stat nonts constantly
ling sent To- the proprietor Of relief tn cases of Throat
HncuItie Of years standing
iAITION Don't he deceived by worthless imita
iio"s Get only Wells Carhoic Tablets
rice 2j Cts. per Box
JOHN Y. KELLOGG, II Plat St. NY
md for Circular. 3433 sole Agent for tho U. s.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17

In Becbertown, Mass c,usetis, 543 bush
els Of rye per acre is reported to have been
grown last year.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17

- Wnranl.d o Aagrd Rellef La

Get kidneyWort Circular, whore medicn ~
Kept or & requested. ed u your atdress by a.
MpNEY-W tkr COMPANY. 81. Al ans W., or e
GOODWIN q Co., Wholesale Azeuis, Bustoa. 10 flu
dishes reliable Testimonials Il the wonderful success
this medicine IN removing such chronic disca-es %
canned, Of man, Nears standing, aud that regular phi
siuans prescribe II. Ia the community VIII re 10 h
been Ia constantly growing demand for several year
with ut yer ising Onc phi slclan saws " II wnrl
likea charm, always heuth'inlb.n Those who hay
used 1t say II Is the gtratest hrssng Of the age"
uieve should not now be alive but flr it," Sc.
mueh esteemed citizen Oh st Alhtns, Nelson Ftrchlld
who h been PROSTATE for sixteen cons, cuuve yea
from spinal dsaisr has written letter, tpuliished
the st. Adams HssHger expressive ui his rurprsr an
gratitude ut the relici ON most aggravated form 60
piles, by the usn uf tteu4tl's kduey-Moit II liH
ile aud permanent of Piles and kdnvy Complaint
Il many years standing cited Ia the X dney-No
Circular. soldhy
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17

81 regard Mr.. Eddy one OF the most eapsfs and sue
essu practitioners with whom have had Official Inter
course. CHARLES MASON, Com'r OF Patents"
81 have no hesitation In assuring inventors that they
mnnot employ man o0ysfsHf and fasfa0rfhg and
more capable OF putting their applications IN form to
ecure for them an carly and favorable consideration at
ne Patent Ohiee. EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner Of Patentsn
Mr. r. II. EDDY has made Tor me over THIRTY ap-
llicatons for Patents having been successful In amos
very case. Such unmstakahle proof of great talent
M ability On his part, leads me 10 recommend AL in
entors 10 apply t. him 10 procure their patents as they
nay he sure OF having the most faithful attention he
toNed on their cases, and at very reasonable charges
Boston Jan. I, ls72-o354
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
NORTHERN RAILROAD.
SUMMER ADVANCEMENT.
ON and aner Map l-u I.fl paacn4or Train. wi


ON and efter May 7tl, 1900 Passenger Train. VII
UPWdkD TRAINS
AocovopArOs TRAfS leaves Concord Of 1910 A. no.
W White River Junction. connecting with trH'ns tor
Wells River ST. Johnshury. Barton Newport. Wulougi
or, Sc. 40, with trains for Montpelier burlington,
p Adams, Rousc's Point Montreal ogdcushurgh and
ne West.
DAY Exrsrss TpAiu leaves Concord At 1855 a. tn
" White River Junction. connecting with trains Tor
iontpcler burlington Ruuso's Point, Montreal &c,
I'D with Ogicnshurgh and Grand Trunk Railroads for
he West
BRsroL rRlts leaves at a27 p. m. for Franklin and
bristol
EvFViNe ExrREss TpArs leaves Concord at s35 b. m
or White River Junction connecting with trains fIf
iontpclier, Burlington, ~. Alans huuecs Point Mon
real. Ogdonshursh ami the West.
'Or arrival of trains from Boston, Worcester Ports
mouth, Portland, &C.
DOHNgFdRD TRAINS.
tMoRSis0 ESrREss TaAfs leaves White River Junc-
on Mondays pcd tor Concord 81 $50 a. ms or
arrival Of trains from osiousnurgh and Montreal 1lM
train viii be run 10 Boston on Sunday.
tBMsfOL TnAis leaves Bristol i0r Concord at 80
ui., and Franklin at Y.n5 a. m.
fMAiL TRAIN leaves White River Junction Tor 60
ord at 1920 D. M. arrival OF Trains over the Yer
iont Central, fassumpsic and White Mountains Rail
Dads.
DAY EXPRESS TRAM leaves White River Junction as
30 p. m or on arrival OF trains from Montrea. and
icienshurgh brattoNoru, konnc, Believe ttls Wind
Or &c.. connecting Concord with Trains for Manches
sr Nashua Lowell, and Boston.
These trains CONNECT f fnTNaf with trains fof
ianchtstor Lawrence, purmouth, Portland, Nashua
Worcester, New York, Lowell. ans Boston.
uNaLuW srtAiSs, Ageni.
Concord. n. IT,. May, $50.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17

1OSO A MONTH easily made with
" --cNi Stencil aud Key-Check Dies, Secure
10 sM SPENCER, Brattleboro. VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
EREE no BOOK AGENTs-

We will send handsome prospectus If our Ysir Nus.
ued Family BibF containing nearly in0 dne scr pturc
Illustrations, 10 any Rock emit. fee Of charge
Address NATIONAL PUBLISHING co.
tIl uliIadplphta Penn
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-17
CAPITOL DENTAL RooMs,-O. R.

- psLi, Surgeon D mist formerly with Dr. J. NJ
iomegys - Adams VI respectfully announces to the
eople OF Msnpclicr and vicinity that he has opened
IN oihee over J. q uerys stor State STREET and Is
erin nenty located. All work warranted. Prices
,ens9nahe. Save your natural teeth by having them
iled lie has Owen special att nton TO this branch of
me proes-lon ana Z prepared tn skiuy perform the
most dWeu operations trnus oxide Gas or Ether.
administered in the extraction Of teeth.
The following letter from Rev. h. Pitnan, of Swan.
ION, Is evidence OF the proficiency Of Dr. PtLL in his
profession
SwANr0s, VI. Jan. p. 1872.
This to certify that In the past fifteen years have
had eighteen sets n teeth made by some Of the leading
ilntsts ol New York ana Vermont ali Of whom some
dttr repeated attempt Jailed to make sol III would
,erieetll a. In 1911 let DIR. C. R. Pell try then
tudent Or Comegys, In st Alhan- who succeeded at
ne hrst eioft IN making me q complete and perfect
lltng SET Dr Pc has also done work for ZONE Of my
pensioners, giving perfect sat saetion. 1 heartily
tcommond HIM a. Dentist, and as IA yenfiemqn 10 all
who may need his services ~
j. B'PlFMAN, Rector Of Church OF Holy Trinity,
And here Is what Dr. J, NJ Comegys formerly 10 ated
AZ Montpelier, say Of DR.. Pelli
ST. ALBANs, March g. 1872.
whoever In Montpelier, of Vicinity may employ Dr.
pe 70 do their Dntal work, will have ID honestly end
lathny done. IL gives great pleasure TO say this
10 behalf Of my friend and iormer udeni
''-u JOHN NJ. cOMEGYs, NJ D,
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01
GREELEY AND GRANT ON A CAM
PAI0N.

Both of these candidates for the
Presidency are now before the public
in person. Grant made the following
little speeches, recently, in Newark,
New Jersey:
Before the Newark Industrial Exhibit
toni
GENTLEMEN-I am most happy to
be here to night to witness this display
OF Newark's manufactures. Your far
famed city has done well; her manu-
facturers have all influence opposed to
the importance of foreign manufac-
turerS.
Before the Newark crowd in front of ex-
Governor Wards house
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-I could
lot but feel grateful for the reception
l have received at the hands of the
citizens of Newark and of New Jersey
to day. l had the pleasure of visiting
the State Fair near Elizabeth, where I
saw little else but people. l was at
your Exposition to night, and again
people, but little of what they had
there to see. 1 hope to see to morrow
what l went to night to see.
These speeches are a pretty good
specimen of Grant, and of the general
caIibre of the civil and industrial part
of his mind.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01

The Grant men are promising great
prosperity to the German brewers, il
Grant is re elected, and great misery
to them if he is not. Just how the
brewers are to be benefited by Grants
ne election, it would puzzle even an
astute politician to tell-and what evil
Greeley and Brown can do them, it
would take half a dozen Of them to
answer. Honest government will
come of Greeley's election, and thi,
will harm no kind OF honest business,
nor any class Of honest men.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01

Speaking of the National Treasury,
the Financier, a non partisan paper.
says: "Upon carefully examining
the figures We find that there are mon
strous discrepancies, which vary from
eleven to one hundred and fifty six
millions. There is already evidence
enough that the Treasury accounts are
kept in a fearful and wonderful man
ner, and that any result desired can
be made mp by adroit compilation
from them" Such compilations will
be plenty enough for a few weeks to
come.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01
B mi CAPITAL.

The working classes of England
have recently made demonstrations
looking to the improvement of their
condition by diminishing the hours OF
labor and increasing their compensa-
ton. This is natural and praiseworlhy,
yet it has arrayed British capital in
opposition, and it is in contemplation
to introduce Chinese labor as a sub
stitute for native muscle. Labor i'll
England has never been fairly com
p~ensated, and it is rarely the case that
a life time of toll has assured the la
borer a competence for his declining
years. This is true of all European
countries, and the fact has done more
than any other one cause to populate
our country. To it we are indebted
for the hundreds of thousands of
sturdy Irishmen, Englishmen, Ger
mans, etc, that have helped to make
! America what she is to-day, and if
the laboring classes of Europe We're
only assured of the means of immi
grafton, we might find our great profit
in the arrogance of European capital
and its hard hearted Indifference to
the wants of the poor. But they are
not, and the introduction of an inferior
race to take their places in the fields
and workshops will be to aggregate
I VI nIr nl1Sary RIff II y Ia "a fhn
effect of precipitating a conflict that
may end in political revolution.
Hunger makes men desperate, and
depriving the poor of the means of
earning their bread, may impel the
working classesto assert their political
equality and result in their enfran
chisement and a consequent change
in the form of government.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01
JOHN c. LEWIS.

The heart of Arkansas is in the right
spot. Here is what the Arkansas
Democratic Executive Committee,
after urging the people to support the
Cincinnati and Baltimore nominations,
say, speaking ofthe movement against
the present corrupt State Government:
'.This is not an ordinary political CON
test, such as we used to have in the
better days of the Republic. 1t is
not a question of national bank or
tariff, but "a question of bread We
are not battling for an abstract idea,
but for freedom-for equal rights-for
freedom from the horrors of martial
law, and for an honest administration
of the Government, both State and
National: and above all, and beyond
all other things, we wish to burst
asunher the iron bands of regissra
ton, which now fetter the limbs OF
over forty thousand taxpayers of Ar
kansas"
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01

The Humboldt Liberal county tic
ket is as follows: For State Senator
ia Dreibelsbis; For Assembly, f. d.
Kelley, L. F. Carpenter, w. a. Trous-
dale; For District Judge, 2. III. Harris;
For Sheriff, Samuel King; For County
Clerk, John Miller; For County Treas
urer, Christ. Lark: For County Re
corder, s. J. Bonniiield; For County
Assessor, c. \. Kyle; For District At
.orney, S. S. Grass: For County Sur-
veyor. J. Ginnacca; For Superintend-
ent Public Schools, C. Chenoweth;
For Public Administrator, NJ. Meador
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01

We've got a big disgust on. The
ti'ay papers, and most of their neigh
boring cotems. are absolutely black
win blasphemv, vituperation, cal
jimmy, and deyilishness. We never
saw such a n%auseating mess in all our
Iong career. The columns of those
papers which ought to be devoted to
the high moral duties to which the
pubic press has been co~nsecrated. re
absolutely reeking and dripping with
All the nastiness that the prolific Eng
llsn language is capable of producing.
our soul is depressed and sickened
every time we open a paper ami dis
cover that 1t is from San Francisco or
near there.-[Reese River Reveille.
We agree with the Reveille. That
personal trash is sickening t o the gen.
eral reader, and should be discounten-
anced.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01

The Liberal Convention of Ormshy
county will assemble at the theater to.
day. The delegates to that Convention
have an Important duty to perform. They
should select the strongest and most UNI
exceptionable men in the county, irres,
pective of personal Interests As an indi
vidual voter and taxpayer, we ask the
Convention for the best material to be
had. An unohjectionahle ticket nus be
presented. The delegates being substan.
tial citizens and taxpayers, we have abid-
ing faith in their judgment.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1872-10-01

General Thomas H. Williams, a
Democratic aspirant to the United
States Senate from Nevada, has dis
continued his subscription to the
REGISTER. He has a right to do so.
Thank God we can live without his
patronage, and it is a well known fact
hat the Democratic party can get
along without his services in the Sem
a.e. He is a ssdead duck" in the pit.
II II support depended on Williams
kind, we should have been put on
short rations long ago.