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FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

Iaunounce myselia candidate for State
Attorney and solicit the supper Of my fellow
tizens.
respectfully announce myself IS a cand
date for reelection TO the Office of States At
torney for 81 Mary's county, and hope to re.
ceive, rs heretofore, the liberal support of my
fal,ow-ciiizens.
Nov 20. 1873. j. PARRAN CRANE
Iaunounce myself as a candidate 70 r t he
Office of States Attorney for st. Mary's, and
respectfully ask the supper; Of the roiers Of
the county.
Jan 1874. JAS II. WILSON.
Messrs Editors announce DR.
STEPHEN l. d NEALE, Attorney and
Counsellor-ai-Lsw, as u candidate for the
position Of States Attorney. We believe
him 10 be admirably fitted to discharge
with fidelity, holiness and ability the re-
sponsible duties of the office.
march 5, 1874. Many Friends.
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NOTICE.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

EXECUTORS NOTICE.
Orphans Court Of 81. Kary's County, Set
June Is, 1875.
ORDERED By THE COURT, That Al.
~ len c. Tyler, William Birch aud Jo-
seph II. Key, Executors of DAVID W TY-
LER. late of Saint Mary's county, Nd, de-
ceased, give the notice required by law to tho
deceased's creditors to exhibit their claims,
aid that the same be published once a week
for six successive weeks in the St. Mary's Pea
con.
JAMES " Rally,
Register Wills for St Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance of the above order we hereby
give notice that we have obtained from the
Orphans Court of 81 Mary's co Maryland,
letters testamenta-y on the personal estate
of David ~ Tyler. late of said county, de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby notified TO ex-
hibit the same with the proper vouchers at
taehed thereto 10 the subscribers, on or be-
fore the 2lst day OF Dec, 1875, they. will
otherwise by law be excluded from the ben
efts of the said estate. All persons indeb-
ted to the deceased Gre requested to make
immediate pay Gsent TO the Subscribers.
ALLEN G TYLER,
WILLIAM BIRCH,
JOSEPH IA KEY,
June Il, Is.5-Sw.
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NDT1D.B,

DARTIES landing from the Pstux.
cnt Steamers ut Forests Wharf.
are Informed. that transportation from,
this wharf TO any point within the Count,
can be obtained from the undersigned
at all tines anc at reasonable rates.
JOHN ii. BUCKLER.
July Is, ls15-tf+
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Boarding.

MRSJ q .HfLrUgs, formerly 'ofct va
Xv1 ry' seoanty ha 'removeSf rom No. 3.
HaaoverSt- to les ". LxzSardSs. bstseea
SazvP sEs Liberty, adj prepared 10 re.ss,s
p<rmansat aad srAasseat Boar ce.s.
JssS isI0--.f.
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isi'or for July. 10 Z es>p
falers, singers, and 49,
copy Of this pablicssIs-
p way Re receive q eneS
sir--vocai and instrume.-
fissn 30 to 50 een6 ! 49,
|me time they may -
biting TO music aad ART
LOT the visitor contains twc
composers, q pretty usls~
ed %. evils Dsxnisx-Nss
Re 10 also . snpplsunepe
rie.s; In all no fswer -.
hnd popular music, H.
are full and inierpssin~
W. s. b. Mathews. Jok@s
There Is also Q pren~
ondence. editerisls. -
Visitor viii be sent a.
Si.so q year. Adsirese
Cincinnati, Ohio.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Orphans' Courfef 81. Narv's County, Set
June %, 1875.
0RDERED BY THE COURT, That Harrie,
~ d Thompson and Benedict Thompsop.
Administrators of JAMES A. THOMPSON
late Of st Mary county, Maryland. deceased,
give the notice required by law to. the deceas-
eds creditors to exhibit .heir claims, and that
the same be published once a week for six sue
cessive weeksin the st Mary's Beacon.
Test:
JAMES T N RALEY,
Register Willsfor ST Mary county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance ofthe above order, we hereby
give notice that we have obtained from the
Orphans Court Of ST Mary's CO., MARYLAND.
letters OF administration on the personal es tate
OF James Thompson, late Of said county, de-
ceased. All persons having claims against the
said deceased, are hereby notified to exhibit
the same with the proper vouchers attach
ed thereto, 20 the subscribers, on or before
the 5th day of Jan, 1876, they will other
wise by law be excluded from the benefits
of the said estate. All persons indebted to
the deceased are requested TO make immedi-
ate payment TO the subscribers
HARRIET N THOMPSON
BENEDICT THOMPSON.
Administrators.
July l, ls75-Sw.
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n NOTICE.

PN NOTICE.
erLcrt
for 81 Mary's coun-
pu't OF Equity.
J \ F..
Il7th dny Of July.
sale made and re-
3lPPErr, Trustee
ibed and cobfisn-
+ contrary he shown
Monday OF August.
pf this order be pub
Is 5 Beacon, once q
Eive weeks prior to
g August.
the land s1l6 for
Nix FORD,
Clerk.
kk FORD.
CLERK.
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River Route
THE STEAMER
PILOT BOY!

en Having been put in
Ah complete order. will
kjsfIi;s1;;,ssSSe resume her trips 4"
the different landing.
on the River. on
SATURDAY, March 6, 1875, and eve.
cry Tuesday and Saturday thereafter.
Leaving Washington from Fit1hugh'.
wharf. foot Of 9th street. at Z o'clock. =
m. Returning will srrive in Washing
ton on Wednesday and Sunday esenine,
Leave Washington on Saturday. q ~
for Lconardtowu. leave Leonardtown on
Sunday, a IN, At $3.50. for Washington.
w II BYLES,
Captain.
March II, 1S75--tfx
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au;ee for two snpeeh
irA art, "LIrrIE Res
aud the pretty pair.
lar" These pictures
Ry homes aud inex-
nplest. Sliias rap
Va guarantees ready
qaick returns. Any
e bold can make Q
for our best terms Al
FORD a co.
Place, New York.
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References by Permissiou-C A James. ESQ
Cashier Of the Bank Of Washington. Wash
ing,on, d. c.; Hon Lewis Mckenzie, Presi.
dent of the " 4 o r r Co., Alexandra. Va
II Troth, Esq, President of the Upper Po-
tomac Steamboat Company, Acco,ink, Va;
Messrs Davy Harmon, Merchants, Alexan.
dria, Va; hessrs Buzby Il Brown, Commits.
SION Merchants, 222 North Wharves, Pb;la.
delphia; Hon g Harris, Leonar dtown, Md;
march ls, ls75-tf.
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DAr'ieswishinfto empIoytheservieesof tn
l. anasssigned assnEveyorw illaddress
GEO. b. DENT
GreAt Mills, F.o.,. Nd
ussreh 18th. isT2-sf.
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Productive lcdIey's Neck Land
for R tent.

WILL RENT the estate IN which
l. now reside in Medley's Neck for ,h..
year 1876 to one or more tenants. Their
are two dwellings on the place and IL
ou,houses are ample to secure the pre-
ducts Of the whole farm. For terms.
early application must be made 10 the uu-
dersigncd.
GEORGE FORBES,
I.eonardtown, Nd.
June II, 1sI5-tfs
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II OCUST POSTS for sale. Apply "a
IL l. s ABEL. 81. InigosS Pos
Ofice, st Msry's county, Md.
May 8, 1s75-tfs
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~ 8. y. PETJEEGILL T. co. :.
~ fsrk Rec, ". r., 10 Sosfk Street
BOSTON, asd FOL Chestssf Street Pkilkdei-
"a. re -lgents for 50. Mary . Bsaeoa isfks
d6oreeifses. and authorized 10 .eoatrcet sd-
ertisiRc at orr Iosresfr aefs.
May Is. 1873.
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OF HARTFORD, CONN.

In the Circuit Court fer St Nary's eoun-
ty. sitting as a Cont Of E9uity.
No. $50 y E.
ORDERED this 5th day of July, 1875,
~ that the sale m,de and reported by
JAMES II WILSON. Trustee, ia this
cause. be ratified and confirmed, ur-
less cause to the contrary he shown on OF
before the Isl Monday OF Angus, ISIS; pro-
videl a copy OF this order he published in
the st Msry's Beacon. once q week tor th rec
success.y" weeks PRIOR to the said LIST Men
day Of August
The report states that the land sold for
$500.
FRANK FORb,
Clerk.
True copy-Tes,:
} FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
July s, ls7s-sw
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Book Agents =: r.. t e e, !.

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klgust next,

n + Simms. John
per Iguaiins Joy.
~ Raley. John b.
John F. King and
Vile district.
u braces two pcti-
public road from
Road. beginning on
r Simms aud inter-
town road on tho
-the other. for
FROM a point where
iersects the McIn-
ear the barn Of Leo
Iblic road leading
Wible's Shop
'eet on the day aud
be purpose of ma
20 which road Pc
meet tho public in
whether any road
red by public con-
ties interested are
MORGAN.
6YD.
EEENWELL.
Examiners.
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NOTICE
July Q, lsf5-6w
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

I7NH%' y . TN NFEN = -NVtI Nh-
OyPAsns' Cosrtef 81 hars's C0EKfy, Sets
June -. 1873.
nRDERED By TIE COURT. That VIM II
~ Naiting'ey, admr. Of Robert II Harden.
late OF ST. Mays county. Maryland. ieceas-
ed, give the notice required BY law to the DE-
ccasei's creditors TO exhibit thcir claims. and
that the same BE published once q week ior
six successive weeks in the 81 Mary's seaeop.
Test: Jas N Rally.
Register Wills Of ;, Mays county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-07-22

1T reposed in us BY
I'm III issioncrs for 81.
i authority aad d.
|of Public General
e hereby give no
on the
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NOTICE.

In pursuance ofihc above order, I hereby
give rotiee that have obisined from the Or
phans' Court Of 81 Mays county, Maryland,
letters Of administration on the PERSONAL estate
Of Robert II Harden. late Of said county, de-
ceased. All persons having claims against the
said deceased arc hereby notified TO exhibit the
same with the proper vouchers attached there
90, 10 tire subscriber, on or before the SUth jsy
Of Dec. 1878, they ~ill o,herwiSe BY ls~ be
excluded from all benefits oftac said estate
All persons indebted TO the DECEASED are n
aaessed TO make Immediate pay raent TO the
subscriber.
WI II NATTINGLEY,
Adninisiraicr.
june "a. issS-Sw
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ACRDS.

ling on the Patuxent
election district-bc.
10 Mastsponi Estate
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-02-05

"Wife,' said Edward Wilbur, one morn
ing, as he sat stirring his coffee with one
hand and holding plump baby on his knee
with the other, and looking across the table
into the bright eyes of his little wife, "would
it not be a good joke to get bachelor Bill
Smiley to take the Widow Watson to Bar
NUNS show next week ~
''You can't 10 it, Ed, lie won't ask her;
he's so awful shy. Why, he came by here
the clothes and lie looked over the fence
and spoke, but when shook out night
gown, he blushed like girl and went
away
81 think l can manage it" said Ed. /;
''but I'll have.to lie just little. But then
it won't be much harm under the circum-
stances, for know she likes him, and he
don't dislike her but, as you say, he's so
shy, I'll just 60 over to his place to borrow
some bags of him, and if l don't bag him
before 1 come back, kiss me for week,
Nelly"
So saying Ed. started, and while he is
moving the field, we will take a look at
fellow, though his hair and whiskers show
ed some gray hairs and he h I'd got in set
Of artificial teeth. But every one said he
was good soul, and so he was. He had
as good a hundred acre farm as any in Nor
wich, and everything comfortable, and if
he wanted wife, many girl would have
jumped at the chance, like rooster on a
grasshopper But Bill was so bashful-al-
ways was-and when Susan Berry bottle,
whom he was so sweet on, though he never
said ''boo p to her, got married to old
Watson, he just drawed in his bead like
mud turtle into his shell, and there was no
getting it out again, though it bad been
noticed that since Susan had become wild
ow he had paid more attention to his clothes
and had been very regular in attendance at
the church the widow attended.
But here comes Ed. Wilbur
''Good morning, Mr.. Smiley"
''Good morning, Mr.. Wilbur; what is the
news your way?''
ooh nothing particular that know Of"
said Ed, ''only Barnum' 's''show that every
body is talking about and everybody and
his girl is going, too. l was over to old
Sackrider's last night, and see his son
has got new buggy, and was scrubbing
his harness; and he's got that white faced
colt of his slick as a seal. understood he
thinks of taking widow W atson to the show.
He has been hanging around there good
deal of late, but I'd just lilSetO cut him out,
would. Susan is nice little woman, and
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-02-05
CHERIFF,S SALES--By virtue of

~ sundry wrlts of Vend. E1pon, issued out
of the District Court of Common Pleas OF Cam
bria county and to me directed there will be
exposed to Public Sale. at the Opera House,
Johnstown, on TUESDAY, 18TH DAY OF FEBRU-
AIRY next, at l O'Clock p. NJ, the following Real
Estate, to wit:
ALL the right. title and interest of Thomas A
Carroll, Of in and to lot of ground situate in the
Fourth Ward of Johnstown, Cambria county, Pa,
fronting on Bedford street on the north, and ad-
joining lot of John Carroll on the east and lot of
George Carroll on the west and the Feeder on the
south, having thereon erected a two story plank
house now in the occupancy of Daniel Shoop Ia
ken in execution and to be sold at the suit of VIII
liam Young.
Also all the right, title and Interest of Daniel
Fulton, Of in and to lot of ground situate in the
Borough of Conemau2h, Cambria county, Pa.
fronting Locust street, and adjoining lot of
Charles Litzinger the one side and lot of + red
erick Riweiger on the other side, and extending
back to the Frankstown road, having thereon
erected a two story plank house and plank sta
BILE. now in the occupancy of David Fulton. Ia
ken in execution and to be sold at the suit of Geo.
Maben.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third of the purchase
money to be paid when the property is knocked
down, and the remaining two-thirds at the confir-
nation of the Deed. = -
HERMAN BAUMER. Sheriff.
Sherif's Office. Johnstown, Jan. Is, 1873.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-02-05
IORIGINAL.
The History of the Weeping WiISoaC'

Il
Two willows pointed Heaven with fingers
straight,
Long years ago, each side churchyard & ate,
And meeting DER its top in close embrace,
Formed by their shade an oft-sought resting
place.
Here. wsaried with their long snd telling
walk,
Would groups of young and old still pause
to talk,
And " ait the ringing of the welcome bell
That of the Sacrifice SO great would tell.
Here Mass being ended, they again would
Their pastor loved and reverenced to greet,
Whose kind inquiries, sympathizing air.
Lightened their humble hearts of many a
care.
And 80 the trees became we'll loved, but still
The old mon noted that the tender thrill
OF birds of gentlest fame, the robin and the
Was often.st heard from branches gresn
above
Whilst hum ming birds and such like loved
the othor moro.
Many the feet that trod their emerald shade
And just beyond them many to rest were
laid.
A magpie, 50 the legend goes, one day
Behind the altar slowed himself away,
And from it's sacred hiding place forth
drew
The CHALIcE, and outward from the win
Outward to the willows twisted top,
The good priest searched, in trouble sadly
sore.
The little chapel vainly Ger and DER.
For many days his people eager joined,
Sharing their pastors trouble, but despond
At length fell deeply on the busiest few,
For seeking still no tidings of it drew.
One day in saddsst thought the willow trees
beside,
The priest appraised his gentle eyes to them
and Heaven and sighed
80, willows! would my God impart 10 you a
soothing speech
To whisper Of the missing Ark my soul so
fain would reach.
GLOW often have your branches waved, un-
conscious, over grief,
Unnoted care and WEAKNESS, that was with
me beneath.
I've walked your shade in loneliness, mid
shadows of distress
But, ahi that other hands should now so sim
fully possess
The vessel sacred as His own my G cd forever
blessed.
A murmuring AZ of human tones, of counsel
and dissent,
And, lol before his wondering eyes the
branches twain were rent;
One faithful tree-the doves resort-bent
lowly to his side,
Bearing the precious chalics down the other
strove to hide.
And TINS, the story olden says, was found
tho cup again,
But never more could rise the boughs that
wished it5ro remain,
And whilst its brother upward points to
Heaven, as in prayer,
Beside the churchyard gate IL stands, low
dropping in despair.
B. A. T.
LoRETro, Jan. 20, 1873.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1875-02-05
NUMBER 3.

GARDEN PATCHFs.--One of Boston-s
best known merchants, noted for his pen-
etration and shrewdness, had test case
presented short time since and came off
victorious. As it is an illustration of this
millionaire's penetration in great business
affairs, we give the sto:y here.
1t appears that the merchant wanted
another gardener upon his country estate
near Boston, and an individual presented
himself for that ef1ice.
Understand the business ?''
"Ies, been in il for years.
Whom had he lived with 1astp The ap-
plicant mentioned gentleman the mer>
chant was well acquainted with, stated that
lac left for no fault, but that his former
employer was going to Europe. had sold his
estate. and had no further use for him.
what wages do you expect P''
Eighteen dollars a month";"
This was astonishingly low Cor suc., a
promising looking, sober, man and the
shrewd business man rubbed his chi,
thoughtfully and reflected that it was a
bargain lot. but ''wasn't there something
wrong about it ?'' His habitual business
caution even in this comparatively triflina
negotiation did not forsake him.
''Call tomorrow at this time, and I viii
have seen Mn, your former employ-
er, and give you an answer"
The gardener turned and began to walk
slowly away; as he did SO, he displayed two
patches on the seat OF his pantaloons be,
meath the line of his roundabout Jacket.
"Hallo here come back here" called
the merchant, ''you needn't apply to~mor.
row. l see | shnn't want you''
The astonished applicant stammered out
something about the knowledge of gartien-
ing and good character, but was cut sbor,
by this particular observer.
Don't want you, sir the patches on
your breeches are on the wrong side =
gardeners breeches ought to be patched a,
q tie knees, not at the seat. You won't dc
> for me-
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CHERIFF's SALES.-By virtue

~ of sundry writs of Tend. Espon. and Al
Ve1d. Erpon., issued cut of Court of Common
there will be exposed to Public Sale, at the
Court House in Ebensburg, on TUESDAY. THE
the following Real Estate. to wit:
ALL the:right title and interest of VIM. Griffith
Of in and to a piece or parcel of land situate in
Joining lands Of Philip HOPPER, Michael F. Ham
mers and Others containing so acres more or less
about 10 acres of which are cleared having there
on erected two story plank house, store room,
frame stable, water saw mill, and shook snop, now
in the occupancy of VIM. Griffith. Taken in exc
cution and to be sold at the suit of @. w. Reed &
Co.
ALSO. all the right, title and interest OF John
Funk of in and to piece parcel of land situate
in Jackson township, Cambria county, Pa. adloin-
inv lands of Samuel Paul, Daniel Paul. and John
Dunmyer containing 40 acres, more or less about
Is acres cleared, having thereon erected two story
frame house and frame stable, not now occnpied
Taken IN execution and to be sold at the suit of
the Johnstown Mechanical Works.
Also all the right, title and interest of Theo-
dore NJ Apple of, in and to piece or parcel of
land situate in White township Cambria county,
pa adjoining lands of Gilligan Hollen, b. F. Bell,
Hon John Dean and others containing 1867 acres,
more less, about 65 acres cleared, having tnere-
on erected two story frame house, frame stable,
and two log cabins now in the occupancy of t. NJ.
Apple, and a two story plank honse and water saw
in execution and to be sold at the suit of Joseph
Also. ali the right title and interest of Mrs.
Anna Murphy, now intermarried with James Nc
Cartney of in and to two lots of ground situate at
Liily's station, Washington township, Cambria
county. pa fronting the Pa. X. r. and adJoin
ing lots of Susan Hage. David Wilhelm, and Ste
phed Robine having thereon erected a two story
blank house, now in the occupancy of Mrs Nc
Mccartney, and two story plank house, now in
the occupancy of James Brawley. Taken in exc
cuton and to be sold at the suit of Thos. r. Kerr.
Also all the right, title and interest OF Isaac
Burket of, in and to lot of ground situate In
Washington township, Cambria county, Pa, ad-
Joining lands of Martin X Co, having thereon
erected a two story plank house, now in the occa-
nancy of Isaac Rurket Taken in execution and
to be sold at the suit of Samuel Flenner.
Also all the right, title and interest of George
w Adams N and a lot Of ground situate IN
Washington township, Cambria county, Pa, ad-
Joining lands of Martin Co., having thereon
the occupancy of George w. Adams. Taken in
execution and to be sold at the suit OF Samuel
Flenner.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third the purch sc mon
ey to be paid when the property is Knocked down.
and the remaining two-thirds on confirmation OF
the Deed. HERMAN BAUME Elk, SnerlH
Sherif~s Office, Ebensburg, Jan. Is, 1875.
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~. lawful LTAR.-He didn't look like a
liar. He had, in fact, George Washing
ton sort of face, and his enuncation WAS
loudly honest and decidedly nasal. He Sat
roasting his alternate sides in front of a red.
hot saloon stove amid party of hummer.
who we've trying to out-lie each other.
''Talkin' about lightnin'," said he, al
recken rome o you lazzaroni was ever
struck, was you? MOI Well, l was. Tou
see L was ont shootin' prarie chickens in
Eelinoy, last August. and there came up
the awfulest thunder storm everse in the
whole course of my life. 1t rained cats and
dogs, and the thunder rolled and the forlxed d
lightning darted all over the sky like fier,-
i tongues. got behind haystack that sort
o leaned over TO the south. and the first
thing L knowed the lightnin' struck that
and set it on fire. Then moved to a wal
nut tree hat stood near, and n double
United bolt ripped that into splnters. I
moved to another tree and the lightnin'
struck it. Then | began to think it meant
me, and 50 jest walked out, bumped nv
self M. and took three or four of the d
dest claps L ever heerd. 1t shuk me up
right smart, but beyond rippin' the coat
! often my back and splittiu' one Of my boots
from top to toe, it didn't do me much dam
age. But you don't find old Jim around
hunting row of that kind again.
! The discomfittcd bummers looked cnli~
ously into each others faces moment. and
then. ono by one, silently rose and sneaked
out, leaving truthful James the master of
. tic field.