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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19
THE sTALwAKT SONG or THE ARMY.

It is well to talk OF liberty
But people may be much too free;
n they won't vote for such as we,
We will have to use the army
Not long ago the fight we lost,
And put in Hayes at a fearful cost.
Though Grant so many polls had bosscd,
Aud had freely used the army,
You can't expect we would be such geese
AS to let the votes of our foes increase,
While we are able to keep the peace
With marshals and the army
IT'S true, by the law the Congress made,
That marshals and troops cannot be paid,
When on the polls they make raid;
But we will lind cash for the army
The party wins that is bad and bold,
The voters ache to be controlled,
And dearly love to be bought and sold
And kept in their place by the army.
We must get for Hayes new backbone,
Improve his spunl and raise his tone,
So that the field may be all our own
That l. with the aid Of the army.
". Y. SIN.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19
The Decline in the Price Of shorthorns.

To give our readers good idea of the pres
ent value of fancy short-horns we present the
results of several public sales that have lately
taken place in the west AT the sale Of S. S.
Brown and Il. 5. Norris Galena, H., A fe-
males sold at an average OF S1O1; If males at
Sl35 At the sale at Dexter Park Chicago of
the herd from Webster, Mass. (pedlgrees very
popuar) 80 females averaged $21S42; 43 bulls
*11G76 At same place, Dodge's SALE IS fe-
males, S10l.25; w. NJ Smiths sale, 26 females,
$12230; 3 bulls, S12666 ID. r. Bailey's sale,
5 females, $lS2.50 J. n. Browns sons, Ber-
lin, Ill.,, 2G females, Sl33; - males 800. Col.
Llppincott's, Chandlerville, H. Is females,
$23250; bulls, 11G VIM. Stevenson & Sons
sale, same place, 81 females, S106G1; males,
$SG25. j. e. Stone, Leavenworth Kansas,
bulls averaged $133 cows, 1886 heifers, sos
johnson Co. (Kan.) Breeders Association, 80
head averaged 800. Geo. Otey, Neponset, ILL.,,
June 18th, II females, $1S5T8; IL males
S1S3.46. Robert Otley Kewanec, Ill.,, June
10Th, 81 females, $l4S63; - males, $175.76
The average Of short-horn sales in 1878 was
the lowest for ten years. being only 1854, while
in 1873 the average Of public sales reached
$532; in 1874, 1886; 1875, $445; 1876, SAL
1887, $3.50. In England the decline was hardly
as great, yet reports show very material reduc-
ton, good animals selling at from e21 to SAT
at late sales. Still there is money in breeding
shOrthorns at present prices, and there is more
money in the purchase of them by beefgrow-
ing farmers for the purpose OF improving the
native cattle of the country. Fairness Re
Tjen.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

What are termed wolf teeth in colts are
small, insignificant teeth situated directly in
front of the upper and occasionally the lower
grinders They are natural and harmless, and
will usually drop out while the young animal
is cutting and shedding teeth, but, at the time
the mouth of the horse is very likely to be
sore and tender, and this may in some cases
cause slight Inflammation of the eyes, as the
cutting of new teeth often affects the eyes OF
children, but no greater injury need be feared
If the false or supernumary teeth cling to the
gums after becoming loose and make the moutl
sore, 1t is well to pull them out with q goot
pair of forceps but they should never bt
knocked out, as is often done by ignorant per
sons who think they are very dangerous thing
to leave in the mouth of a horse.-N Y SIM
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19
FARM AND GARDEN.
Correspondence.

We shall bc glad to receive, for publication
in this department, short and pointed commu
nications from farmers, gardeners, stock-rals
ers and others, on any topic Of general inter
est to agrculturists The name and postoihct
address should accompany each letter mo-
necessarily toy publication, bat as guaranty
of good faith. 1t our purpose to open this
column to free exchange OF experience and
opinions between its readers.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

Take one quart OF red rhubarb and cut it in
pieces; put 1t IN saucepan with a lid and let
1t boil till quite pulp melt half an ounce of
gelatin in hot water; when dissolved put il
with one pound of powdered white sugar to the
rhubarb, and boil for fifteen minutes; add a
few drops of essence Of lemon; pour the rhu-
barb into mould. Next dag dip the mould
in hot water, turn out into glass dish, pour
around it some custard made as follows The
yolks Of two eggs, a tumbler of milk, four
Jumps Of sugar; simmer till thick; add q few
drops of essence Of vanilla
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

A foreign chemist has new idea for pre-
serving fruit Wash the specimens clean at.
ter gathering, and place in vessels Of fluid
composed of 200 to 300 grains of sugar to one
litre of pure water and two and a half grams
of salicylc acid The pots or bottles, with
their contents, are then closely covered with
common writing paper and so kept in a mod
crate temperature, as any excess OF warmth
would cause too great an evaporation of the
water In this way the professor has found by
experience that plums, cherries, apricots
peaches, grapes, &c, can be preserved in good
sound condition for whole wear.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

We have known farmers of many years ex
perience pillow up old, rich pastures of our rich
prairie soil and SOW the same to wheat. and
still continue planting corn in fields that are
exhausted of the elements required to make the
crop. The result was there was tremendous
growth OF straw with little wheat and light
crop OF corn, while if the fields had been en-
ployed vice versa there would have been a
heavy crop of corn and a fair yield of wheat.
j. g. Bro,rS. of Ioir1.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19
Effect of the. Thurman Law on the Pacific
Roads.

Eject of the Thurman Law on the Pacific
Roads.
The United States supreme court having de
cided that the so.called Thurman law Is valid
considerable speculation has been INDUCED in
as to its effect on these roads, both of which
have resisted to the utmost any attempt of the
federal government through its new official,
the railroad auditor, to enforce its provisions
or examine into their condition.
The Thurman act was approved May !, 1878,
and with other provisions required of these
two subsidized Pacific roads the annual con-
tributiOn of % per cent. of their met earn
ings," which are expressly defined to be 'all
that remains from gross earnings after paying
working expenses and interest on the first
mortgage bonds that have priority over the
government lien The act was to take effect
June 30, 1878. One halt the government trans.
portation is to be applied to liquldating the
interest due the United States, and the other
half, with cash enough to make the total equal
to % per cent. of net earnings, shall, on Feb.
ruary of each year. he turned INTO sinking
fund created by the law to extlngulsh the prin-
ciDal.
Taking the entire year 1878 as sample the
operations OF this law as faras the Union Pa
citic road is concerned, would be as follows
Gross earnings Observation-Disclosures. Sl2S73, 651
Expenses ..,..., ........ ....,........ O,liOloo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-07-19

THE wOMEN's HOSPITAL
OF THE STATE OF IkLlNa
CLEAN PEUPL)

acus-Keepers. Builders, Painters, remember rnat r
large stock OF pure Leads, Paints, Oils Tarnio101
Brushes and all kiuds Of material for painting.
be undersold T.. Y GIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

Amid the conflicting reports In regard to the
Sprague- Conkling scandal, 1t Is not easy to get
at the exact facts, especially as the principals
In the affair decline to talk about 1t. Enough
has leaked out. however, to show that the first
statement, which apparently came from friends
OF Mr.. COnkling, that the difficulty was solely
between Mr.. Sprague and the German tutor,
was vanished version Of the affair. 1t ap-
pears that while Mr.. Sprague did have wordy
conflict with the tutor, 1t occurred while he
was aboring under high excitement on learn
ing on his return from Maine to his home that
Senator Conkiing had been for some days a
guest OF Mrs. Sprague at his house. 1t appears
further, that Mr.. Sprague ordered Mr.. Conkling
from his house; that Mr.. Conkling left 1t and
walked to Billington's restaurant, at Narragan-
sett Pier; that Mr.. Sprague followed him there
and warned him not to cross his path again,
under penalty OF being shot, 1t is said there Is
much sympathy among the people at Nara
gansett Pier for Mr.. Serague, who Is spoken of
as generous, indulgent husband, and loving
father. The New York Times, commenting
upon the above facts, gathered by its cores
pondents, says:
without attempting to make any differences
rom the still incomplete body OF evidence bear
ing upon This affair, IL may be pointed out that
the episode OF Mr.. Sprague Mr.. Conkling, and
the German tutor derives its chief importance
from the rather ill-judged efforts Of Senator
COnkl1ng's friends TO secure acceptance for q
version Of the affair which violates both proba-
Dll1ty and fact. Consideration for the feelings
OF the parties chiefly concerned may Justify
proper reticence In regard to the details of an
incident In every way deplOrable, but In dealing
with matter which was certain to become the
suo]ect OF general gossip, entire franknesS was
the safest way OF avoiding Ill netured Comment.
The friends OF Mr.. Conkling should have tmi-
tated the chiyalrouS disregard OF appearances
Wnlcn seems TO have distinguished his demeanor
toward his enraged assailant'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

THE EVENING STAR copied all the special tele-
grams which appeared in The Post yesterday
morning concerning the COnkling- Sprague I'm.
pleasantness, but gave no credit for them, which
Is precisely what we should not have done had
we copied them from THE STAR.-IPost
Our neighbor Is altogether mistaken. The
Sprague matter used In yesterdays STAR was
taken by US directly from the New York papers,
!. e., the World Of Sunday and Monday and the
Sun Of Monday. The Post showed no little
enterprise In its full Geographic reports of the
matter, and THE STAR would most certainly not
have failed to acknowledge the fact had 1t
copied the dispatches In question from that
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12
Tilden Heard From.

ESeWutfc III DIAN VIII UC iOuuu tuC
particulars Of an interview between Congress
man Springer and Mr. Tilden. The Gramercy
park statesman declares that he wants demo-
cratic success above any personal ambition.
He believes that the next four years will be
season Of remarkable prosperity In this country,
and that If the democracy come In on this wave
of prosperity they will have long lease Of
power. On the other hand, Ii the republicans
succeed In 1850, they will for the same reason
get the credit Of the improved times, and will
be likely to hold the reins for many years to
come. He does not look upon the question In
personal nght-So he Says-but he thinks dem
Ocratic success is 1mperatively needed, In the
way Of condemnation of the great fraud OF
1876. 1t will be fatal precedent, he maintains,
should the people at the election In 1880 endorse
that fraud by continuing in power the party
which rerpetrated 1t. Mr.. Tilden declares
that he earnestly desires a democratic
triumph and the election of Ewing In
Ohio, for the reason that the verdict of that
state for the democracy this fall will afford the
entering wedge to success in the greater cam
pa1gn next year. All personal ambition un
Ohio) should be sunk, he says, and the party
should act as unit for the good of the cause
perhaps John Kelly would interject the re-
mark, just here, that II Mr. Tilden would Illus
trate his doctrine OF sinking personal ambitions
In New York as well as In Ohio 1T would help
the cause amazingly Mr.. T1lden thinks the
national campaign Of 1850 Will be one of the
most exciting known In political annals, and
that the democracy cannot afford to lose
single point. He hints that Garrison N Potter
win be nominated for governor Of New York as
q compromise democratic candidate. The
question is whether Tammany hall will accept
any compromise candidate favored by Tllden.
N -vu-f1l ha H,c
gift horse from that quarter.
1t appears, finally, that Mr.. Tilden was never
looking in better health, and was never more
buoy antly enthusiastic in behalf of democratic
principles and democratic supremacy 1t Is
evident that he considers himself yet fully
equal to the burdens and labors of leadership In
the campaign of 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

Tammany declared last night per formal
resolution that under no circumstances would
II vote for the denomination Of Gov. Robinson.
john Kelly Is thus sustained by Tanmany In
his revolt against Tilden's governor. But as It
appears from the interview with Tilden In
another column, that he is prepared to drop
Roolnson and take Clarkson n Potter as a
compromise candidate, the question Is whether
Ialnnany VIII accept a candidate suggested
by him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

jeff. Davis, according to the New Orleans
Picayune, declares that he has never authorized
the statement that he would not be candidate
for the U. s. Senate, but he says now that he Is
not candidate and never has been a candi-
date, though elected three times to the Senate
and appointed once. He declined to say what
he would do In case the legislature of Missis-
Sippi were to elect him. AS long as he Is inel,-
gible for the position it does not seem to matter
much, whether he Is candidate or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

The reason why we have had no yellow fever
refugees this summer is On account of the
asphalt works at B and Eleventh streets and
North Capitol and streets. The southern
people know better than TO jump out OF the
frying pan into the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

the friends OF our public schools will hear
I'm sincere regret that Mr. VIM J. Rhees has
resigned his position upon the school board
iie has been most intelligent and laborious
member OF the board, an untirtng worker In the
cause OF school REFORM and altogether 1t will bp
difficult task TO supply his place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

1 O' Youuoov ,,, WOOD.
WOOD. TELKPHON1C OoNNECTYoNa OOAI.
Full Weight,
COAL Best Quality. WOOD
Low Prices.
MOOD Prompt DeliverieA GOAL
Main ONCE, wharves, mill and depot connected with
uptown offices by TELEPHONE -
With nneQualed facilities and advantages for eco
nonically conducting the wood aud coal trade
to stock up largely when coal IL lowest; Offices
throughout the city, and all III immediate communi
caIlon. lneurng prompt attention to ORDERS We ara
to oher to our patrons the best varieties of
Remember, we insure strictly pure coai aan
sounds to the ton ~'~"
Main Office, mill and depot foot Of I2th iatS ana
SIS nw Offices: 1902 st. n ". IlI2 9th Ct NV;
IaIo 1th 81 NV; and 22l Pa. ave- Sc. tyl3-r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

LIVERY MAN IN TOWN
~ SHOULD BUY oNR OF THOSE
STRIPED HEERSUCKER COATS, 80 ceuts,
AMI . pair BLUE FLANNEL PANTS, 81. So
BLUE tJEANs WILLIAMs) PANTS. won't wear
Boys BLUE FLANNEL COATS, 81 80; PANTS,
$l.O6.
BEST BARGAINS IN Town, AT
SELBY'S,
1814-1016 Pa. 0U6s
EIRAW HATS One-half. Aug7tr
CUT1CURA, HOP BITTERS, GENUINE IN
" sect Powder, Dlsinfectants of ali kinds Csrbolic
Acid and Soap; Medicine Glasses, Mustard Piasters
Quirk's Irish Tea, Rupp's Plaster.
For Sale by
DAVIS l. HENESS,
jy8eotr 405 7th street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

TIE "Sprague- Conkllng Scandal" and 1.-THE
Unwilling Bride seem TO be having nip and
tuck race in the papers just now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

YOUR LAST CHANCE.
In order to prepare for Fall Trade have reduced
my whole line Of SUMMER CLOTHING fully Is
per cent.
Il you wish to save money buy now.
Never were Goods cheaper.
Never were such Genuine Bargains offered.
Your Last Chance to get Good and Reliable Cloth
ing at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
Your Last Chance
TO BUY AT PRICES NEVER HEARD OF BE.
FORE IN THIS CITY.
Hesitate no longer, but come right along for
GENUINE BARGAINS,
az you may never-not even hardly eyer-hSve such
a chance offered 10 sou again.
BUSINESS SUITS ct reduced prices.
DRESS SUITS at reduced prices.
ALPACA COATS at reduced prices.
WHITE VESTS at reduced prices
BOYS snd CHILDRENS SUITS at reduced
prices.
Whole Stock at Reduced Prices to make room for
Fall Goods
Buy Now.
Hesitate no longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

GOAL! COALl COAL!
! am unloading several carsoee of Kal,n.s Ivr.n.
Valley, Lorberry and White Ash ~ -e
COAL.
which will be sold at bottom pricea
Call early and leave your orders
l. WIN. GUINAND,
03S La. 0c. and lst Sc.
Between B and aa
"uoiI IoOt OF % 81. Sc. my7-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

NATIONAL BAFE DEPOS1T COMPANY,
IN 18th street and New York avenue.
Fire, Burglar and Damp Proof Vaults. Safes for
rent from % to @6U per annum. Takes Govern
ment Bonds on Special Derosit-One dollar per
81 GOO year. Also, receives Silverware packed in
ordinary sized trunks on deposit for moderate
charge. Board Of ManaRers-Wm. Stickney, presi.
dent George W. Riggs, vice president; B. P. Sny.
der, secretary; A. L Sturtevant treasurer Henry
l. Willard. John Oassels. Thomas Evans my3-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12
DAZZLE FOR TWO SAIL BOATS.
II TEAL AND WHITE CAP. ~
Both Cat rjened and 16 feet long. at GUM ~
bERLAND'S Boat House, FRIDAY, August.
18th 1879 ct pm Chances 81 Highest throw
has first CT dice lowest, second choice:
Tickets At JOHN II. PEABODYS,
suc11-5t. GIG LOuisiaI ".
CEyENTH STREET IS THE PLACE.
EEvENTY.FIvE CENTS PER DOZEN FOB
QUART MASON IMPROVED
PROTECTOR GEM
PORCELAIN FIR UT JARS.
j. W. SCHAEFER,
aug11t1 1915 Seventh street s.sc.

NIVOPATHY LIFE ELIXIR, the cure for ALL
' including Consumption, Malarial AMI hay
cures ~ Vivopathy-one Of the cure Of Hay Fever,
q case Of long standing; others. also, have been
cured by VIvOPATHY LIFE ELIXIR
WASHINGTON. D. O., August I'd. 1879.
This will testify that witnessed the complete cure
last year Of Hay Fever for Mr.. McFadden who had
for fevents years periodically, suffered with the
disease. The cure was effected in about ten days by
DIR HUBBELLs NIvOPATHY LIFE ELIXIR, 8ppa-
r.ntly with great ease and complete certainty. SO
great a suffs rer had Mr.. McFadden been for many
yesrs, that he had be compelled, in Pittsburg Pa
to abandon his jewelry business, was cured by the
ELIXIR in Washington, and has now reestablished
personally know the facts. h, and 1, ana his
friends were astonshed and reoiced that he at last
after many years Of Search had found and realized
this cure HENRY WEEKS.
Marble Building, 9Th st and Pennsylvant ave.
DeTot. STOTT 4 CROMWELL,S DREW'S
BlCkL1NG'S, MII.BURN'S, Druggists. Office, 1O7
Sd st. Sc, WASHINGTON. augl1 -taus24
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COAL AND WOOD.

GOAL! C0ALU COALM
NOW Is THE TIME TO BUY.
We are receiving daily cargoes OF the best cuali
'lee OF coal. of all kinds and eiZee which Wa Ara
Offering at low prices direct from the yeeeels Oon
suners VII hnd It to their advantage to call early
OAK and PINE WOOD In the stick or sawed And
city 0TEPHENSON = am LILLE
y90-u 7th-Street wharf.
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BOARDING.

BOARDING.
RQARDING-The best of BOARD, with nice airv
- kOOMs. In private northern family, where the
1miortS OF home can be enjoyed the best location
~ eae city. quo 81 NV. jy233w
HANDSOMELY FURNISHED ROOMS To LIT.
with or without BOARD, in corner honse' de-
East Capitol st. tal = 'anav,s 81
ROARDING.-Oool airy ROOMS en- suite or sin
- gle, with first-cisse TABLE BOARD Ai.o
Transient Boarders accommodated Raferenoea AT
neneeo. OH 9TH ST. NV and 206 st NV. N-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12
LOST AND FOUND.

| OST.On Saturday evening. about s O'Clock from
- ~ Eat Capitol street. gray striped, half NAL
ward VIII be given if returned to above mum.
per. aug123t
| OST1On Sunday evening last, Russian leather
and possibly visiting cards The finder will be
LITERALLY rewarded upon leaving the same at the
hIess House ONCE adg112tf
| OST-On Sunday afternoon, between P and Madi.
locket having . pink stone. Any one finding the
Gle, will be rewarded. augiIGt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

A. STRAUS,
aug8-tr 1Ol1 Penna, are.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

nRAWERS-Driliins Drawers only so can't.
JOB Lot Gauze shirts, for al ' " ''A''-
Just opened lot Fancy Half Hose d cents
6ne LINEN Handkerchiefs, for 90 oeEts
oofuereo llnen Handkerchiefs, IS cents worth 40
Eordered Handkerchiefs, for as cents
Men,s SILK Ties, % cents worth SO cents
Mems Silk Scarfe 80 cents: worth Al d
81 sh,rts TO order for &c, ft warranted
Ok Snlrts 10 Order for 81. so, ready to wear, st
.oo. THOMPSON'S SHIRT FACTORY,
1e2ou SIG y ct. n sr.. Opposite Patent Ofiica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

nR. OHAS. H. BOWEN has returned
Office and Residence No. COL Massachusetts ave-
jy161m wv
John PATCH EXAMINESTITLES,re reports as to
the responsibility Of people. with abstracts Of
pm Always in before and from 2 to g. jIl-8ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-12

just receiyed-A0 Paris Oorssts. 81 soc worth *
90 dog Ladies' Linen Hdffs al so worfS ~ - b. 81
T Tow a,s s wc, a a $50 worth GO doH
from l2l to Csc Buntings from Iass to 2sc. Seft
ens sgasd Re ~ Black Silks ct old prices APPENDED
On. iull line Linen Drills, Snitines, Damaska
Sapt1s add other Linezis cheap. Gents and Ladio9
FURNISHING Goods cheap. AL goods OF best Quslfy
and At lowest cash prices
LUTTRELL 3 WINE
Sharp County record., 1879-10-09
Debt Interest
Debt Interest
A Hint to Workingmen.

The honest workingmen of the country,
many of whom have large and increasing fam
flies to support, have been the chief sufferers
from the great financial pressure under which
we have labored for the last few years. Di-
mnlshed wages have not been attended by a
corresponding diminution in price of every
thing which the workingman needs. Rents,
fuel, food and clothing are cheaper, but these
do not constitute all his necessities. 1t is
sometimes necessary for him to employ law
yer or physician, yet the fee rates of ply
sicians and lawyers are as high as they were
in flush" times Yet cheap medicines are
as necessary as cheap rents or fuel. Cheap
medicines are not necessarily poor medicines.
1t must be obvious to every intelligent person
that medicines, compounded and put up at
wholesale, can be sold at much lower rates
than when retailed from the DOCTORS pill bags.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Purgative Pellets have completely
restored persons who had spent hundreds OF
dollars in vainly seeking relief from private
practitioners, and all at very slight expendi-
ture.