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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

shape Of financial crashes and county
scrip.
The utter absurdity Of the sfafement
is manifest on The following grounds
1T. Mr.. Tippeft did not manage the
finances It ail-he had charge Of the
funds as ali Examiners have. but the
Board controlled and managed The same
then and now. Fad. The several
amounts payable 90 the school fund Of
the county ere only sufficient TO keep
the schools in operation and leave
snszEg Balaaee, and the schools were as
a fact kept open during Mr.. Tippett's
administration. 3Fd. The Board did not
owe three or four thousand dollars as
stated when Mr. Tippett took charge.
On the contrary, Mr. Ford turned
over TO Mr.. Tippett about -, 900 In
cash and some $500 due By ColIec-
tors. 4th- The published a Annual
Statements" have Shown q continued
and gradual increase ef the cash bal
ances year by year Tbs esoak may
have relieved pent up feeling end can't
do harm and so say no more regard
ing It.
/ trust that in the statement have
made all will see how little foundation
there has been for the persistent abuse
ofthe Board and Examiner. All sorts
Of statements have been made. but any
intelligent observer can at once see how
very much Of the clamorous appealing
to prejudice and passion in this case has
no other foundation TO rest upon than
al believe" or 81 have been told" so
and SO, and, all this supposition and
hear say evIdknee Is leyelled against q
body composed Of men to say the least
of characters unimpeached and unim-
Peachable.
Respectfully,
GEO. THOMAS.
MATTAPAEY. Oct. 18th. 1873.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

dymeuf9ts
At the residence Of the brides father, on the
2sth ult., Mr.. p. r. Combs, Of Lovelady, and
Miss Corrinne Read, daughter Of Judge Il. n.
Read, now Of Mineola, but formerly prominent
citizen Of Houston County.
We congratulate the happy couple on the foi-
tunate circumstances which mark their entrance
upon welded life. Mr. G. has established rep
uiation rs a SIAN of honor, integrity and supe-
Fior business capacity, as well as most accom-
plished gentleman. We can, therefore, but ex-
pect . successful happy and useful career for him
and his fair bride. His graceful pen has Often
heretofore she'd It's lusre upon the columns Of the
PATRoS, and we hope that nov, In bis supreme
bliss be will not forget his old IOrs.-Eass Texas
Patron.
Mr.. Combs Is native o! this county, and
though young, Is well known and highly aPpFe-
ciated here, and as the BEAoOS Is also indebted
TO him for favorS, we take pleasure in joining
with the Patron in wishing him long and hap
py welded life.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

@0&&s4@AN @0s
.Messrs. Editors I'm my last, en-
deavored TO show the great evil-the
outgrowth of the pro rata ordeT-and
since | have shown very clearly how
the order defrimenfaLly affects the teach
er, people, and popular education, |
will in this give expression as to how
a proper solution may be arrived at
Let The School Board, at ITS next meet
ing, II don't wish to be understood as
being dictatorial) rescind the order,
thereby meeting the just demands of
both teacher and people. Then, it
practicable, and it can conveniently
be done, close or consolidate schools
not averaging ten (when not caused by
or through sickness) for two consecU-
tive terms. Then, IL the state Of finance
will permit, pay the teacher a certain
reasonably amount per quarter for
each average above ten, and no one
will have Just cause TO complain when
a stimulant will be offered to excite
teachers to cause the greatest average
possible.
Before leaving this subject, 1t may
not be out of place should say that.
while / recognize the merits of mas
ter carpenter over one not so well
versed in his trade, l must hold 10 the
rule that where the work to be done is
within the capacity of the latter, and he
does il equally as well as the former,
that his services are ofequal worth, and
should be paid accordingly. Hence the
salary of 1st and 2nd grade teacher
There are few schools, if any, in our
county, If have been rightly informed,
that require the services ola 1st over
2nd grade teacher, and II such is the
case, why make the unnecessary ex-
pendirures The reference / have
made to the 1st and 2nd grade teacher
| am aware may call forth a defence
from the former, and with some business
| will admit, because in an educational
point Of view, his scholastic attainments
are greater. What / contends, that the
services of both are OF equal value when
the same kind of school work done by
one is as we'll done as that by the other,
therefore what I have said upon the
subject. give for what It is worth.
TEACHER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

Gen. Bailey Is again on the war path. He re-
quests rs to announce him as an independent can
didase for Congress, and We do IT, True TO his
old principles, the General still insists that two
man Is n brick" and that the country shall be
made TO ''blOom." These are strong points, TO
be sure, but the trump card Of the General Is,
that he will make times lively about the Treasu-
~ and divide with his friends.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
Republican Meetings.

Republican Meetings.
We notice, from huge posters circulating about
that Col. Crane, ''the Republican candidate Tor
Congress-" with Hon Francis Miller and Hon.
B. II. Kennard, win address the Citizens Of this
County At st. Tnigoes', Oct. 18th; California,
Oct. 18th; MeehanicsVilIe, Oct. 10Th and Great
Mills, Nov. 9TH. The poster goes on TO state.
that Call who are in favor ofan honest and Pure
Ballot Box, and maintaining the Honor and
Good Faith Of the Government are cordially in
vited 70 atsesd." We had supposed, afler the
late Electoral Commission, The least said by Re-
pubIirans about ''honest ballot boxes'' tie bet
ter. Maintaining the honor and good faith Of the
government" in the mouth Of 9 Republican,
means, that The bQndhoiders are to ride the tax
payers awhile longer and are ultimately % Be
paid Oiin gold, though they originally contracted
70 accept pay in currency.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

We are authorized 70 state, that there win bs
= meeting Of shs democrats voters ofths Ord dis
trics Il Blakissones Ssore, Head ofSs. Clenears
pav. On Saturday next, the lssh infant at 2
o'elosk, ,. m, which win be adassssee By Hon.
B. q. Harris, Senator Combs, Jas. H. wilsOa
.nd others. Democrats from other districis and
sbe general public are invited 70 esssnd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
csasr puint Nsth. 3. chureh.

By notice elsewhere published, II win be seen
that the ladies attached to the congregation Of
Cedar Point Methodist Episcopal Church propose
giving dinner at Three Gates, Cedar Point on
Thursday, the Gath Of October, instant, the pro-
cceds Of which will be applied 10 completion Of
said church. Rev. WIN. II. Barnes will deliver
an address on the occasion. Dinner, % cents.
The public are respectfully invited to attend.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
Conversational Services.

n AN requested by the Dean Of the Convocation
: Of Washington TO give notice that God viii
ling, Conversational Services will be held in
King and Queen Parish, st. Mary's county, on
THURSDAY and FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24th and
2sth, rs follows:
Thursday, Oct. gath, in Christ Church, Chap
tico, nj IL q. m. and $50 p. m.
Friday, Oct. 25th, in All Saints Chapel at ii
a. m. and 80 p. m.
N B. The Holy Communion will be edmin-
istered at each morning service.
JOSEPH w. MURPHY.
Oct. II, Is7s-td.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
George Fl. Kyle
vs.
Benz. g. Harris ct al.

In the Circuit Court for st. Mary's
county, sitting as q Court of Equity.
No. $50 N. E.
nRDERED this 14th day of Oct.
u 1873, that the Auditors Report,
fled in this cause, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
be shown on or before the End Monday
of Nov. 1873, provided q cory Of this
order be published in the st. Mary's
BEACON, once a week for three success
sive weeks prior to the said End Mon
day of November.
J. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
True copy, Test -
J. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
"a ~ 1879 Qw
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
NOTICE.

THE ladies viii have dinner at Three Gates,
y Cedar Point, for aiding the completion Of
Cedar Point Methodist Episcopal church on
TEuRsDAY, Gath OCTOBER.
II not fair, the first fair day thereafter, Sundays
excepted. Rev. VIM. II. Barnes viii deliver an
address on the occasion. Dinner, Is cents.
By order Of the Ladies.
Oct II, IsTe-td.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
The Pioneer House.

The Pioneer House.
The Pioneer House ON the New Avenue in the
new section Of our Town has been raised by A.
NJ. Graves, Esq. Of our village, aud Is cow be-
ing rapidly pushed to completion. The house
win be neat two-stOry dwelling on the corner
Of the avenue and the street, which II is pFopo-
sed to run at right angles 70 the same, near Fen
wiek's Hotel. We wish Mr. Graves all success,
and hope that hiS enterprise may be followed by
others. In q short time, the avenue win be en-
closed and then, It is hoped the lots win be tn
ken up. and the whole enterprise Of Capt. Law
renee made q success.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

Our republican friends effect 10 consider the
October elections as favorable TO their cause, and
We admit they ~sre victorious on State Issues in
Ohio. II they have increased their vote on State
or any other sort Of issues in any Of the other
States voting, we have not heard Of Il, and,
moreover, on the vital question, they have lost
about eight members OF Congress, not even hold
ing their own in this regard, even in Ohio.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

NOTICE il hereby given, that's at the
expiration Of thirty days from this date
application viii be made by the under.
signed to the Board Of County Com
sioners Of st. Mary's county TO open .
public road from the New Cut ROad,"
in the 3rd district, near the corner Of
John FaWcett's fence, thence through
the lands Of said Faweett, George F..
Wathen, Mrs. Slnoot and others 10 the
road leading from the Plank Bridge to
Parsons Mill, interseeting said road
between the dwellings Of Mrs. Rison
Graves and Geo. r. Wathen.
ZACCHEUS TIPPETT,
]. ID. THOMPSON.
GEORGE ]. NELSON
and others.
Oct II, 1673--30d.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

Benedict Buckler, better known As ''Osd Ben, +"
and noted for his unhagging democracy, kssn'
interest in politics and activity in political cam
paigns has been gathered TO bis fathers. Hais
belieked 10 have. reached bis s0lh birth-day
Peace 20 him.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Robt c Combs &
III. Catharine Downs,
admrs James S Downs,
VS..
Ann K. Sinclair and others.

In the Circuit Court for 81. Mary
county, sitting as a Court of Equity.
No. 49, N. L.
ORDERED this 18th day Of Oct.
" 1873, that the sale made and re-
ported by Robert C. Combs and M
Catharine Downs, Trustees in this cause,
be ratified aud confirmed, unless cause
10 the contrary be shown on or before
the End Monday of Nov. 1873; pro-
vided copy of this order be published
in the St. Mary's BEACON, once week
for three successive weeks prior to the
said End Monday of November.
The report states the land sold for
$3.50.
J. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
True Copy, Test:
]. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
Oct IL, I87e-3w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

lmrrevsmsnt.
The Old Restaurant, opposite our abode, ~
neatly fitted up by Mr.. Albert GOttschalk, Of
Baltimore, as a wholesale and retail liquor house.
Mr.. Hezekiah Gump, Of Baltimore, very cOur-
,eous and polite gentleman, is in charge Of the
store and we are sure viii do justice TO all who
nav give him q call.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the lst
and End OF November next.

Pure. tie Ist day, Szo--for the End day, the er-
trance. Free for al horses. II is expected thAt
the Congressional candidates wiLl L present On
sle first Cav &C the races and addrez the msst-
ing. Oct IL, lsTs-id.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

o1ssR AIMING @08ss
Parties interested in sheep are called upon to
keep q sharp lookout for dogs at this writing,
the focks Of Messrs. Jos. n. Key and Chas v.
Hayden, Of this neighbOr6OOd, HAviag suiEersdr
lately by canine depredations.-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

4&4A& o@A~s
r. C. Combs sold II Trustees sals On Tuesday
last, TIE Tssh iassaat the Farm known as Holly
Tree, etc., located near the Aims House and con-
tainiag Iesa scses Tor 81, $50. Purchaser, Cos.
r. II. Miles.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

Pianos AND Organs 4 rory E1'-
PRICES. Great Reduction TO eloss out present
stock Of 200 New and Secondhand Instruments
Of frst-rIass makers, fully warranted, and at
prices that DEFY COMPETITION, for cash, or
inssaTlments. AGENTS WANTED for WA
TIERS SUPERIOR BELL ORGANS and Pr
AMOS. illustrated Catalogues Nailed. H0R-
ACE WATERS q SONS, Manufactures and
Dealers, 90 East I4th-st., Y. Also General
Arts. for SHOxINGERS' Celebrated ORGANS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
public Meeting.

~ OYSTER DINNER, free Of charge, viii be
- served at MoaGAszA on
SATURDAY, the 18th Of OCTOBER, instant,
by the friends Of Col. J. Parran Crane. The
public are respectfully invited.
WIZ. F. HALL, Manager.
Oct II, Is7s-td.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

The GrnenbaekeFs have Nominated Eugene 8.
Calvert Esqr.. of Prince Georges, one Of the ed
IsOrs Of the hsaprRdsnf Farmrr, as their eaadi-
date Cor Congrsz.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17
Notice Of Election.


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO
the Judges Of Election and TO the Vo-
tiers Of ST. Mary's county, that an Elec~
ton will be held in the several election
districts Of 81. Mary's county, at the
usual places Of holding the Elections,
on
The First Tuesday after the First
Monday, being the 5th day OF No
Vember, 1875,
for the purpose Of electing one person
TO represent the Fifth Congressional
District Of Maryland IN the Fofty-Sixth
Congress Of the United States.
The polls Of said Election win be
opened in each and every Election Dis
triet Of said county, at the usual places
Of holding The polls, at nine o'clock, A.
H., and will close at SIX o'clock, p. NJ,
when the ballots shall be opened and
publicly counted.
J. FRANK SMITH,
Sheriff Of ST. Mary's county.
Oct. 10, l67S-te.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-10-17

THERE win be two days raeing ever she
eourse Of Daniel Shanks, Esqr., near the
Truppe Store, in Bedlam Neck, On
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TWesehesesfss7 Rsxolwersurawee
ATT sss.s5s5 e s-sSsliss.s s..I.
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NF7 A DAY TO Agents cAnvassing fOrthe Fire
v side visiter. Terms and Outfit Free. ADJ
dress r. o. vICKERY, Augusta, Maine.
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Price. TEN Cents.
NEWSPAPER I'D. ADVERTISING

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Containing a complete list of all the townsin che
United States, the Territories and the Dominion
Of Canada, having population greater than
5. 900 according 10 the last census, together with
the names Of the newspapers having the largest
local circulation In each Of the places named.
Also, q catalogue Of newspapers which are re
commended 90 advertisers as giving greatest
value in proportion 10 prices charged. Also, the
Religious and Agricultural Journals, very COM
plete lists and many tables Of rates, showing The
cost Of advertising in various newspapers. and
much other information which beginner in ad-
veFtising would do we'll to possess. Address
GEO. P. lowell 4 CO., Newspaper Adver-
Using Bureau, 10 Spruce ST., New York.
Oct. ~, ls7s-4w.
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A Beautiful Portrait

OF any size made frpm any Kind ofynaIl picture.
Geal. Aets wanted in every uhpccupied county
Address THE AUBURN COPYING Co., Aa-
burn, n. Y.
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Road Notice.

Oct. II. 1855.
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TCoMMUNIcArED.

MArrApAxv. Oct. I2,h. 1878.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-24
A Boy With a Heart.

The other day bit of boy cali
Ell at the side door of a good look
ing Detroit residence and told such
a sorrowful story that the lady of
the house was not stingy in throw
ing provisions into his basket. Hap
pening to look into the front yard
after o few minutes. she saw the
strange boy mixed up with her three
or four children, and she called out (:
hoy. what are you doing there?"
"Feedin' these half-starved chill
dren." he promptly replied.
"But those are my children" she
indignantly exclaimed.
Makes no difference to me- he
said as he broke off another piece Of
cake. "When I find a young'un
cryin' for bread, and ready to swear
that he hasn't tasted pie for over
year, I'm goin' to stop business and
brace him up. Haven't you got
clean white waist which could put
on this dirty little boy?"
She looked up and down to see if
any canvassers for the poor heather
were in sight. and then she grabbed
the broom and ran that sympathetic
boy ont of the yard.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-24

1t is source of much pleasure and
qualification to notice articles as the
folio wing which appeared in a recent
number of the Patriot and Herald, pub
ishedas Marion, Va: 90 Nfk
SEVEN SPRING ''IRoN AND ALUM
MASS. +" This celebrated preparation is
daily adding to its already justly won
celebrity. From all sections of the
country, we receive the most favorable
accounts of its great efficacy. 1t has
been used with the most satisfactory
results by greatnumber of our citizens,
for various diseases, such as Soar Throat,
Erysipelas, Dyspepsia and variety of
chronic affections. Nearly every one
who has tried it, speak of it as wonder
full specific. AS for my own experience,
| can truly say, that have never found
such speedy and effective remedy for
disordered stomach and Sick Headache.
If properly used it will certainly relieve
these unpleasant complaints in an as
| tonishingly brief space of time. With
our personal knowledge of its medical
virtues, and knowing the source from
whence it is obtained, as well as a per
sonal acquaintance with the manufac-
lures, we can confidently recommend
lis use to any who may be afflicted as a
| safe and reliable family medicine.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-24
COmnOst for Gardens.

In China, vegetable matter Of
every available kind is collected du-
ring the summer. and mixed with
peat earth, and such other refuse as
NAV be at hand. When entirely
dry. it is fired and allowed to burn
slowly until consumed. 1t is then
like finely powdered earth. This
material is used solely as a fertili-
ger for the seed when planted, and
causes extraordinary yigor TO the
young plants. Although we do not
recommend the tireless labor used
by the Chinese in their cultivation,
for the reason that labor is not
cheap enough with US, nevertheless
gardeners and florists, and all those
who are obliged to use special fer
tilizers in tillage, may take lesson
here in thus preparing cheap COM
post for various uses on the garden
and farm.
If this ash be mixed with ordin-
airy compost it will be found to add
greatly to its value. It may also
be used mixed with any of CONNER
cial fertilizers, or used by itself in
the drill with the seed, or about
plants when transplanted. It will
cause immediate growth and hold
the plant vigorous until the roots
can gain foothold. The owner of
any suburban home ought not TO
find it difficult thus to make a two
horse wagon load yearly, and the
gardner and florist will only be linn
tied in the quantity he makes by
that Of the material at hand.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-24
The Basket Willow.

AS a diversity Of crops is now, to
some extent, engaging the attention
of farmers here in the South, by
your permission, ] will call the at
tention of your readers of the coun-
try or Weekly AvaIanche to the
valne of the basket willow tree, the
wood of which is mostly imported
from foreign countries by the man
ufaeturers of baskets and other ar
ticles in a few States Of the Union.
The osier, or basket willow, is
said to be easily grown in England.
France and other parts Of Europe,
and its culture to a limited extent
has been commenced in the New
Eugland and other States.
This tree is no doubt of the same
family of our common or wild will
low; this is indicated by the gene
raj appearance of the wood as we
see it in the shape of packets, COM
monty used throughout the country.
The Farmers AdUOcate says
'In. England and Scotland, where
it is quite extensively grown, it
yields an annual crop, worth from
500 to $3.50 to the acre, and calls
for but a very small outlay for la
Dor. In this country it would do
much better, owing to the fact that
it would command better prices. \
4 Under favorable circumstan-
ces the crop will yield near two tons
to the acre, and it is now worth in
New York about $3.50 per tom
The overlooked low lands of our
country, according to the opinion of
the Aduoctde. could be greatly prof
liable for the culture of this tree.
am incline to the belief that much
Of our common wild willow could be
used for the manufacture of packets
in the absence of better MATERIAL
Memphis Avalanche.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-24
1The Use of Insect Distroyers.

Since the employment Of Paris
green for the destruction OF potato
beetles, its use for various other
similar purposes has been found
very advantageous. Mr.. Shaw. of
the famous st. Louis gardens, en-
ploys it largely in a wash he aP-
plies to his fruit trees. By using
it, he claims to have almost totally
destroyed the Insect enemies, which
formerly claimed such large share
of his crops. The writer has been
much annoyed, for many years, by
worms which have destroyed all the
leaves Of rose trees and bushes,
leaving nothing except a tuft at the
end, and effectualIy preventing them
from blooming in autumn. A few
dustings with -four, mixed with
Paris green. and applied when the
dew was on, completely arrested
their ravages.
Cotton planters have also largely
destroyed the destructive boil worm
by similar applications. A very
slight busting will effectually drive
off all aphides, slugs and everything
of the sort.
OF course this application cannot
be made to cabbages, or anything
else that is to be eaten. A very
small quantity of Paris green goes
long way, a teaspoonful to pint
of plaster. middlings. fine meal or
-four, being amply sufficient if it
barely color the mixture.-Prdirte
Farmer.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-24
Best Advice.

A distinguished Canadian lawyer
gives as this version of an occur
renee at rural assize Something
similar has been told before, but it
is as good as ever:
Judge--''As the prisoner has no
counsel. Mr.. b will please take
him outside, hear his story, and give
him the best advice he can"
After a few minutes The lawyer
retured to his seat in court.
Judge-''where is your client?"
Lawyer-"I don't know, your
honor"
Judge--"What have you done,
sir?'
Lawyer"Just what you directed,
sir. After hearing his story, the
best advice could give him was to
travel abroad