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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-24

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DIR. G. McLANE'S
LIVER PILLS.


Thesc Pills are not recommended
asaremedy q forall the ills that flesh
is heir to-" but in affections of tho
liver, and in all Billions Complaints,
Dyspepsia, and Sick Headache, or
diseases of that character, they stand
without rival.
AGUE AND FEVER.
No better cathartic can beused pre-
paratory to, or after taking Quinine.
Asa simple purgatiye they are un-
equaled.
BEWARE OF IM1TATIONs.
The genuine areneyersugarcoated.
Each box has red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression DR.. Mo
LANES Liver Pills.
Each wrapper bears the hesignatures
of G. -MCLANE and FLEMINGI Bros.
Sold by all respectable druggists
and country storekeepers generally.
November IL, Is7s-1It.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-24

ourFIRE ARMS include all kinds of Breeeh
Loading Rifles, Shot Guns, Rifle Canes. Parlo
Rfies, Army, Relt and Pocket Revolvers, Pistols
Ammunition, Sc., &C. sd
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1878-12-24

nuRsEwING MAJ CHlNEs<of various styles.
~ with Button- Hole Attachments. and button.
Hole Machines easter ma Ike less noise, are bet
ter made, present a elegant aud smbstanti1i
pearance and have come into popular faDor quicker
than any other Machine.
The TYPE E-wElTER writes 100 words per
minute, makes a perfect press cory, and, by the
manfolding process, Itvsnty CoPies'cnn be taken
at one time.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

SOME danger is to be apprehended
that famine will become epidemic.
Last year most narrowing details OF
the starvation Of thousands in India
came across the waters, filling all who
read with grief and horror. And now
come reports of extreme restitution
among the Welsh Golfers, who go to
their daily toll upon meal of leaves,
while their wives and children ira
verse the country begging for food.
In Tahiti, an island in the Pacific
Ocean, there is also great dearth OF
provisions. Bread was sold last De-
cember at the rate of 81 cents for a
four pound loaf, and there was no
prospect of any further supply OF flour
and meat until the middle of Februa-
rv
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

THERE is no city in the world that
can show such an array of million
aires in proportion to the population
as San Francisco. There are over
forty men there whose fortunes ex-
coed 81, 900, 900 each. None of these
fortunes we're inherited, but were &C.
quired by business and speculations,
and all within period of twenty-five
wears. None of tire millionaires have
passed the prime of life, and they are
all just as eager in their pursuit Tor
riches as those who enjoy no reputa-
ton for opulence. The passion for
wealth there is unprecedented.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

PROFESSOR g. B. PIunnnR, the re-
moved elocutionist and character a..
'neator, gave an entertainment il the
~ Z. Church on last Tuesday even
ing 60 an intelligent audience. He
entertained his hearers with some
splendid recitations, which were de-
''Verea TO perfection; but the best
part OF the entertainment was his
character sketches. The Professor
mas The power, which but very few
possess, Of changing his physiognomy
10 suit any character without the use
ot paint. In reciting Incidents that
happened way down in Maine no
mas put few equals, aud one would be
led to believe that he was a genuine
Yankee. Mr.. Plummer has an easv
way OF rendering any character true
TO nature, without OVERRIDING, and his
entertainments always give good
satisfaction.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08
HOTEL ARRIVALS.


Following are the arrivals at the
Luna House since Jan. 31st:
". R. Witt, Placerville.
Milton Kelly, Boise City.
Hank Dorson, Sub Rosa.
Thomas Daley, Forest King mine.
Paul Buzzini, Granite creek.
VIM. Tucker, mountains.
J. B. Morse, North Elk.
Fl. Leighty, Sub Rosa.
Geo. Brown,
I. Boyd, North Elk.
Chas. Marquis, BearRun.
T. J. Hits, Payette.
J. L. Jackson, Star Ranch.
L. NJ. Schwabacher, Boise City.
Joe Travis,
VIM. Stearman, Thorn creek.
Jess Bradford, San Francisco.
John Mclaughlin, Garden valley.
Coatin Halter, More's creek.
J. NJ. Cannady, Boise City.
WIN. Glover,
Jas. H. Hawley, Quartzburg.
A. Danskin, Granite Creek.
John Nichols,
John Schilling, Upper Payette.
Chris. Anderson, Placerville.
I. Miller, Boise City.
c. Donaho, Placerville.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

jos EPH MISSED was found dead in
his we'll at Boise City last Tuesday,
after being missed twenty or twenty
four hours. Some think he commit
ted suicide, and others that he acct
dentally fell in, but the manner of his
death may remain mystery.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the postoffice at Idaho City,
Boise county, l. T., on the 9Th day of Feb
ruary, which, if not called for within thir-
days, will be sent to the dead letter office.
Paul Buzzlni, Owen Donnally, c. Gram,
Matthew Calvin, G. w. Hunt, p. Linville,
T. d. Swartz.
Persons calling for any of the above let.
tiers will say advertised" and give date OF
list.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

w. 5. GALBREATH, of the Luna
House, celebrated his seventeenth
birthday last Tuesday evening by
giving a social party, which was at
tended by large number of invited
guests, mostly young ladies anil gen.
tlemen. 1t was one of the most pleas
ant affairs we have ever attended
After a short time spent in singing
and music on the piano, games were
introduced and all enjoyed themselves
til! late hour. Before departing, a
table was set in the dining room. to
which all did justice. Walter, we
wish you many returns of your birth.
day, and may they all pass off as
pleasantly as the last.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

N !. advertisement of a grand calico
De given on the evening Of
uary 22d for the benefit of the
0'ty Fire Company. The hose
/ ! /" use is getting old and caunot
'pended upon in cases Of cmer-
- and some work must be done
.,,'' reservoir. Every man in the
~ VINO owns property should buy
N and thereby assist in protect
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

J. B. EMERY has just received a
large supply of masks, spangles, gold
and silver braid, powder, lace bibs,
collarettes, collars and cuffs, fine
handkcrchiefs, fringes, back combs,
&C., &c.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

DrAz said to an interviewer, IVY e
want to have friendly relations with
the United States, but we also have
to maintain our national dignity.
Mexican dignity, particularly as man.
Tested on the border, ought to be s''s'
tanned, by all means.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

TIE report that the Dramatic Asso-
citation has raised the price of admis
sion to their performances in this city
is not true. The price of tickets will
remain the same as heretofore.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

JOSH BrLLrNcs says he has seen peo.
ME who are so fond of argument that
thew will stop and dispute with .
guide board about the distance to the
next town, d
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
Religious Services.

p.rular services will be held in the M.
: r Church next Sunday at II A. NJ and Z
b Sunday school at 2P. NJ.
- Iorular services in the Catholic Church
;. MI tSis CITY at II A. NJ. and Z P. NJ. Cate
chism at 9P. NJ.
por,lnr services in Catholic Church at
tie Creek at II A. NJ. and JPN.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

Mr. ALEX. DANsKIN, of Granite
|V'eek' spent couple of days in town
'l1ng the week. He AMI his brother
|''s developing several quartz mines
" fall and Canyon creeks, and they
! ave great faith i'll the brilliant future
h that district.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

). {. SILSBY has been confirmed
Postmaster for this city. A better
i"'tmaster than Mr.. Silsby cannot be
land anywhere, and the news of his
foalfmation is happily received by
Everybody.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

WONDERFUL cures have been, and are
,,ioC effected by PILES Certain Cure for
g Tfa,muSSorrhoids or PILES. For sale at the
i Trnc Store in this city.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

REMEMBER the performance to be
given at Centerville this evening by
the Idaho City Dramatic Association,
and that it will be followed by So
cal dance.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

Mr.. A. B. MoRRELL has his buzz saws
and palmer running, and his large
shop puts on an appearance Of bust
ness.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

lie Sub Rosa Company have tap
ped their ledge with the lower tunnel,
and are taking out rich ore. This is
now proven beyond doubt to be one Of
The richest mines in the Territory.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

Mr.. LOUIS ScHwABACHER, of Boise
Gity, made US a PLEASANT call, on
Wednesday. He reports times quiet
at the Capital.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08
Posiomce Hours.

ZINC week Gays, until further notice,
D p1osteffice will be kept open from seven
J. a ~ from halfpast twelve to one,
= sl from four until six P M.
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
u,o Money Order Office will not be
l nd If all on Sundays; and no Money
Open rr business will be transacted on Sat
uruS5 S. Q. SILSBY,
,,,ho CITY, Dec. 8, 1875. Postmaster.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

DANPER was put on Idaho mines
"lld Speculations in early days,
We have not yet recovered from
y severe blow; but the Atlanta mine,
Aauras county, and several other
|EI 1sI Of the Territory, are very favor
IT,! known in San Francisco.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08
Notice

Is hereby given that I will, on Friday, the
94th day of January, a. d. 1878, at 10
o'clock M. Of said day, at my office in
public auction nGs e ouuo u Two H udr a
and Fifty $3.50 Dollars to the lowest bid
Ter therefor in county warrants of saidl
Boise county, issued and registered prior
oJanuary, 1869. R. w. ToMPKINs,
County Treasurer,
Idaho City, Jan. Is, 1878
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

The Idaho City postofice has been
changed from a third to second-class
Office, owing to the increase in the
bnsiness done by it.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

iHAT POEM" we received from Cen.
.,nle short time ago is to be read
Hs The interlude between the two
n 10 be given by the Dramatic As.
N. '''On In that place this evening.
nave copied it, SO that the pen
|'~ 'u'p will not he detected and the
|'Aor exposed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

EVERYBODY should buy a ticket to
the concert to be given by the public
school on February 22d, for the pur
nose Of adding to the school library.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

REGULAR services will be held in the
Catholic Church in this city at 10
o'clock A. N. and TIN. Catechism at
9p. NJ, and on week days at 4:30 P. N.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08
So to $50 pis. e ssr 3 s s. free. sam
STTEsoH q Co., Portland, Maine.

sz-s. II. pKrrExo1LL / Co.. 10 state Street. Bos-
on. S7Park Row, New York, and 7O1 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia. are our Agents for procuring advertise
ments for the IDAHO W. I'd In the above cities. and
uthorizsd to cOptracs 'sdsestiaing = oar loves
.atC.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

The book contains nearly 200 pages, AZ AZ
by 6 inches, and is designed to be pocket
companion for every wide-awake man in
the mining camps and financial centres OF
the West
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

THE Chinese have finished celebrat
ing their new year.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

No. Coal Oil at retail at Coffin &
Kennaly'S.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08
LOCAL News

IDAHO Territory is steadily advanc
inr. both in wealth and population.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-02-08

Copies may be ordered through the Of
flee of this paper Address,
WORLD,
IDAHO CITY, 1. T.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-12-05
The South and tie Radicals.
NO WoNDEK THAT THE LATTER ARE RE-
PU lated EVERYWHERE.

NO WONDEK THAT THE Ia TIER ARE RE-
PU lated EVERYWHERE.
With some show of right the
South points to the character of
the men whose defeat as candi-
dates for Congl css the Northern
Republicans are lamen;ing. Ger
taiIly the country would have been
1isgraced and the Republican par,
ty could not have been permanent.
ly benefited by the appearance in
Congress of such men As tho biga-
nous q Hata, of North Carolina,
the disreputable Mackey, of South
Carolina, who stands indicted for
felony, and the Infamous Wells and
other Returning Board scoundrels
of Louisiana, hot to mention q
dozen of the same cloth WHO were
candidates in oti g: Std'es. Nor
can the Republicans of South Car.
olina poiut with pixie to the only
three members Of the Legislature
that they have elected. one of
whom is proved by the Sta rec
ords to have been doubly blibed,
and another of whom is awaiting
iIill for malfeasarce in office, while
The third IS of thoroughly bad re.
ruto. Nevertheless, it is we'll for
the South to remember that the
way to keep such men ont of pub
lie life is not TO stuff ballot boxes
or frighten their supporters ont of
their wits. This is not the civilized
method of ridding IL community of
/ such knaves The courts are still
oren there, as III the North. for
the punishment of felons.-PAIa-
de|lhia imes.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-12-05
WINSTON, n. c. TIL RsDAY, DECEMBER 5. 1878

her eye led with tears: car
thur -
"Wait a moment, ploase," he re-
sumcd ; for the sake of \ IN;
which spas, her little room, whicl
my love made for her, shall never
be opened while | live. She cas-,
the shadow upon it. Tc-,norrow
shall he married to Miss Bruce
She is an artist too."
The hand upon his trelnbled, and
the qneenly wo nan at his side grew
deadly pale. and swayed slightly
forward as they walked. He drew
the hand more securely through his
arm and added: "Will you pause
| at the di SPagna, or shall / see you
at your hotel 2"
"We will go, if you please
Thanks tor your kindness"
Then, after pause, she said /:
'You have been frank and just,
Arthur. The te2de,est are The
cruelest. | don't know how it is.
but we have both proved it. May
God forgive US both, and bless
yon always.
Five years have rolled the dusty
wheels over that sad day when Ar
thur and Alma met aud parted in
Rome.
He is with his wife in Scotland
She has become famous and rich,
and is back at her old home 2f-
ten when the DAYS are fair, tall.
queenlv woman is driven slowly
through Il certain street. and from
her open + h@ton looks up curious
iy. reverertly. tender Y to the win
dows of house which have not
been open for ten years. The
blinds are covered with dust. The
curtains. and all the pretty blue
and gold furnishings are c:umbling
under the immovable shadow with
in. But the old love is only
memory now, covered with years
The rainbow tinted aspirations
which We're set within it ouce have
given place to solid colors of
calm, smooth life without.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-12-05
Rheumatism Movement Cure.
BY II. J. BURDETTE, OF THE HAWkEYE.
New York Weekly.

By *. j. BURDETTE, OF THE ii HAWkEYE.
New York Weekly.
One day, not great while ago,
Mr.. Mildlerib, who is constant
leader cf the New York Weekly,
read in his favo,i'e paper para
graph copied from the I'roeqea
LandWifthschaftliches WochenNatt
"a German paper, which is an ac
cepte9 authority on such points,
stating that the sti'g of bee was
n sure cure for rheumatism, and
citing several remai kable instances
in which people had been perfectly
cured by this abrupt lemedy. Mr..
Mlddlerih did not stop to reflect
that II paper with such a name as
that would be very apt to say any
thing; he orl? thought of the
rheumatic twinges that grappled
his knees once in a while, and
made life II burden to him.
He read The article several times,
and ponder ed over 1t. He upder--
stood that the stinping mus: be
done scie ntifcaIly and thoroughly.
The bee, as he understood the ar
ticle, was to be grlped by The ea,
and set down upon the Rheumatic
oint. aud held there until it stung
itself stingless. He had some mis-
givirgs about the matter lie
knew it would hurt. lie hardly
thought it could hurt any worse
than the rheumatism, and it had
been so many years since he was
stung Dy bee that he had almost
fnngotten what it felt like. He had
however, IA general feeling that it
would hurt some. But desperate
diseases require desperate rene
dies, auL Mr. Middierib was will
ing to undergo any amount of suf
feting If it would cure his rheu-
mHtl>m.
He contracted with Master Mid
dlerib .or limited supply of bees,
humming and buzzIng about In the
summer air, but Nj. MIddlerlb did
not know how 10 get them. He
felt, however, that he could safely
depend upon tEe Instincts and
methods 'cf boyhood. He knew
that if there was any way III heaven
whereby the shyest bee that ever
| lifted IA two-hnndred-po man of
the clover could be induced IL
enter wide ID mauthed glass bottle,
his SOD knew that way.
For the small sun Of one dime
Muster Midd elib agreed to pro
cure several, to- wit : six bees, sex
and age not specified but, as Mr.
Middle ib was left in uncertainty
as tn the race, it Was made ohl;ga.
tory upon the contractor 10 bave
thee oil them honey and three
humble. Or. in the generally accep.
ted vernacular. bumb ble- bees. MIR
M. did not tell his son what be
wanted those hees for, and the boy
went off on his mission with bl.
bead so full of astouishment thai
it fairly whirled. Evening brings
all home, and the last rays of the
declining sun fell upon Master
Middlerib with short, wide
mouthed bottle comfortably popu
lated with hot, i'll natured bees
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-12-05

Aud a large "bumble," with II
sting as pitiiess as the finger oil
scorn. just then climed up the in
side Of Mr.. Middlerib's light shirt,
until it got squarely between his
shoulders, and ther it felt for bis
marrow, and he said, calmly:
''llere is one of hem"
And Mrs. Midd crib felt asham
ed of her feeble screams when Mr..
Middle,ib threw mp both artas,
and. with a howl that ma,le the
windows rattle, rnared
Take him eff! Oh, land of
Scot, somebody take him off !"
Aud, when II little honey bee be-
gan tickling the sole of Mrs. Mid
dleribs foot she so shrieked that
the house was hewitched, and in
mediately went into spasms,
The household was arouSed By
this time. Miss Mid6leiib and
Master Middlerib and the servants
were pouring into the room, ad-
ding to the general confusion bv
bowling at random and asking ir-
relevant questions, while they
gazed at the figure of MAN lit
tie on in years. arrayed in long
nigh shirt paving ferceIy at the
unattalnable spot IN the middle Of
his back, while he danced an un-
natural, weird, wicked looking Jig
by the din, religious light OF the
uight-lamp. Aud wbiIe be danced
and bowled, and while they gazed
and shouted, q navy-hlue WASP,
that Master Mi !dleilb had put in
the bottle for good measure and
variety, and TO keep the menage-
rie stirred up, had dried his legs
and wings with corner cf the
sheet, and after Il preliminary cir
Gle or two around the bed to get
up his motion and settle down to
u olk,ne gait, Ee fired himself
across the room. and to to his dy-
Ipg day Mr.. Middlelib will always
believe that one OF the servants
nistook him for Il burglar and
shot him.
No one, not even Mr.. Middlerih
himself, could doubt that he Was
at least for the time, most thnr-
oughly cured of rheumatism. His
own hoy could not have carried
himself more lightly or with great
Ell agility. But the cure WAS not
penmanen', and Mr.. Mlddlerib
does not like to talk about it.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-12-05
Chin;,n,cm Taking ,he Oath.

HaH"UhcH ANhibS suc UN&H.
HOW CHICKENS HEAD FELL. AS THE
MoNGOIIANs SwoRE.
From the Los ADselos tCql Eerala Oct so.h>
In the county court the trial of the
neople against A'h Chez ard Ah
/ Quong, indicted for robbin9 n China
woman OF Rwelry and other valuablcs,
was begun to-day. The parties to
the suit being all AIoEgolians, it was
concluded to sw0ar The Witnesses by
the most binding Chinese form. AS
the ceremony consisted of sacrifice
both Of tire and 5.ood, it was found
necessary TO adjourn 10 the sidewalk
In front of the court house. A chick
en- and the necessary joss sticks or
wooden tapcrs were procured, and the
latter stuck in tho ground and lighted.
While they were burning the prosccu-
/ ting Wit ess (the woman WhO had
been robbcdA held an animated con
suitation with the Rev. Mr.. Nevia,
court interpreter, after wh'ch two
wax taEcrs were lighted, ard, after
being brought IN contact witt the
neck O. the chicken, w re stu k in the
ground. Now began the serious bust
ness. A formidable piece of yellow
paper, covered with Chinese charac-
ters was brought out and handed 10
Mr.. Nevin. who declined to receive il,
saying in English that if he or any
white man read il the ceremony would
lose much of its force, as the witness
es would claim that they had not un-
derstood him. The document was
then rendered to several Chinaman,
all OF whom refused to read il, one
saying in good English that he would
not read the paper for q hundred
thousand dollars.
Finally a Chinaman was found
brave enough TO undertake the Office
He read the dread formula first to the
woman, who repeated it as he read il.
AT its conclusion large bundle Of
paper, previously prepared. was light
cd, over which the woman stepped II
couple of times anG then took pos es
sion Of the chicken ant the sacl cliiici-
al knife, a cleaver-shaped implements
which had lain by the side of the fire
during the reading of the oath. The
male witnesses were then arranged
in front of the fire, the oath was again
read, each repeating it after the read
er, who, after he had finished reading
il, threw it on the fire. The China
men then, one by one, stepped over
the fire. the head OF tie chicken was
chopped off by the woman anG the
sacrafce was accomplished We made
IN effort to 0ot n translation of Tho
oath, but were unsuccessful,