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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28
FACTS FOR rHE CURIOUS.

Unusual clearncss of tha tGAtIm9' tAImgl9
rhere, unusual brightness or-ssEtik
Ing Of the stars indicate rain.
A case Of disturbance of the facul-
ties resulting in loss Of memory. pro
duced by the constant racket of the
cars on the elevated railroad, is re-
ported in New York
The use Of landscape painting for
wall decoration was introduced in the
time Of Augustus. II was used to add
70 the apparent size Of small rooms,
and was generally somewhat conven-1
tional in color and fantastic in form.
The northernmost place in the world
where rye and oats mature II at
Kengis, in tile Swedish province Of
Norrbotten. fony-nine miles TO the
north of the polar circle, whereas the.
northernmost spot where corr
grown is al Maoniovara, ninety
miles to the north Of The circle.
An Arabic manuscript, datlngfFsa
the latter half Of the fourteenth CEN
tury (l365). conveys the curious in
formation that the merchant We M
trading at that time in the K
ocean carried four divers. whose
were solely to dicover and stopA
in the hull of the craft below the
line Sound of the trickling wateA
dicated the points Of danger
Tie term dry goods" although gen
orally supposed to be Of American
origin, is. in fact. English. A report
Of a committee Of the house Of COM
mons appointed in l645 to inquire into
certain smuggling practices, reads !:
"From Yarmouth the principal officer
gives account that on the I'D OF Octo-.
Der 112 horses were laden on the beach
near Benair with dry goods, by up
wards Of ninety men guarded by ten
persons with firearms. and on the TWEEN
tieth of the sans month forty horses
were laden with dry goods at Karsley
by riders well armed
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28
Peculiar Accidents.

Frank Latimer, two years of age,
Of OIean, N. Y, lost his life by
pulling over his head pan of scald-
ing hot jelly from a table.
George A. Vincent, an American
engineer, went to bathe in hot spring
at Olasaltas, in Mexico. The heat Of
the water smothered him and he
perished.
William Crouder, Of Carlinville, H..
while on his way to school with an
open knife in his hand, started to run.
He fell, the knife pierced his heart
and he died instantly.
While gathering pecans near Iber-
vile, La, Gabriel Hunter threw up an
iron ramrod, and it fell on the head of
Jacob Garner, passing through his
skull and brain down into his throat
killing him instantly.
Edward Sharp, Of jackson county,
Ga, lost his ear in a singular manner
He was washing the legs of his
horse to cure the scratches, wheD
the animal broke from the hitchins
post, and, attacking Mr.. Sharp, bit off
his ear.
Alice Christopher, seven years Of
age, of Chicago, would have suffered
no serious injury from her fall into
sewer excavation had not the crowd
that gathered on both sides caused the
bank to give way, when she was in
stantiy smothered to death.
John Wing, Of Mendon, N. Y, lost
valuable horse in a singular manner.
A mouse gnawed a hole from the
manger into the grain bin, and
through it the grain rushed into the
feed trough. The horse feasted during
the night and died the next day.
Postmaster Winsted, of Iona, Ark,
placed a double-barreled gun trap in
side his door, so-that when opened it
would pull the trigger. Withoutthia
ing he went back and opened the door,
and was instantly killed by the con
tents Of the gun entering his body.
While three boys were out rowing
in a boat near the Philadelphia gas
works one of them threw a lighted
cigar overheard. The water was
covered with benzine, which ignited,
enveloping the boys in flames, and they
jumped overheard. They were all
severely burned.
The horses attached to a hearse at
the funeral Of Miss Margaret Street,
at Statewide, Nd, became unmanage-
able. and the hearse collided with one
Of the carriages. and 50 excited John
Robinson. one of the inmates, that he
fell over into the arms Of a friend rid
ing with him. and instantly expired.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28
NUMBER l8.
y FUN


Holman Hunt has been working for
six years on The Flight Into Egypt.
IArabi Bey made his flight in six hours
with Wolseley at bis heels. PicdgsESls
"A woman was offered a sealskin
cloak if she wouldn't speak for an
hour At the end of seven minutes
she exclaimed: Mind, it's got to be "a
$3.50 one"
He that is in trade is wise, all his
goods to advertise; for That is Che rea-
son why half the people come and buy
Those who tread wisdom uasa ANNA
sell most goods for holiday Lo1Osl
Courier.
The shortest courtship on record r.
here given A California miner fell
in love with a girl At first sight.
was equally smitten with him, ai
the entire courtship was: " Ny pet
"You bet
"Therc, never mind" said the
dentist, soothingly, as lle twisted tne
tooth around once or twice to loosen it,
"neyer mind; it won't hurt" No
gaspcd the victim, II know it won't
but 1t does just now and that's what
interests me-"
J.J. Gregory says that an acre of
land may contain six tons Of worms.
So it may; but if Mr.. Gregory ever
tried to dig box Of bait on ten
minutes notice Of an invitation t0 81
fishing in a dry time, he knows it don't
-Lo,oeU Courier.
"A new book is called How to Keep
a Store" IT is work Of several hum
dred pages and life is too short to read
it. The best way to keep a store is to-
advertise judiciQusly aud thus prevent
it falling into the hands Of the sheriff
Norristolon Herald
a poet sings, ~The leaflets whisper
All, yesi They merely mildly nutter
AS tossed by irfiing breezcs toaRdfro.
u ney gT0vel IN Inc gloomy. guTgiili& Rutl4t
Tley s'ighisTer lowr-so Low their yoiceis hfara
Not ccn BY iboscwho try to gather
TEem III high heaps with rakes- Is ii az
To say they 9 Whisper low n Well ratlnn
--Neu l-ork commsrs
A well-known Bostonian. who
recently returned from Europe,
asked how he enjoyed his stay abro
which lie had div TIL il,aut equal
between Paris and Lenlan "0h, yer
vel" he replied. trillc indifferently
but did not have good dish ofl
beans while was gone. / am glad TO
get home"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28
The Golden Rule.
One and all who hear my lay,
This rnuch I have tn saw

One and all who hear my lay,
This much ] have to say
Do what is right;
Right things In great and small,
Then, though the sky should fall,
Sun, moon and stars and all,
You shall have light.
This further would say
Be tempted as you may
Each day and every day
Speak what is true;
True things in great and small.
Then, though the sky should fall,
Sun, moon and stars and all,
Heaven would show through.
Figs, as you see and know,
Do not of thistles grow;
And though the blossoms blow
While on the tree,
Grapes never, never yet
On limbs of thorns were set;
So, if you good would get,
Good you must be.
Life's journey through and through
Speak what is Just and true,
Do What is right to do,
To one and all.
Atwork and when you play,
Each day and every day;
Then peace shall gid your way
Though the sky fall.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28
Guile Indifferent.

A certain barrister named Jones,
who practiced in Brougham's time
contracted habit Of commencing the
examination Of witness with these
words: '.Now, sir, am going to put a
question to you. and I don't caro-
which way you answer it, Brougham
had begun, like many ,thers, to grow
tired of this external formula One
morning he met his brother lawyer
near the temple, and addressed him
thus: @Now, Jones, ! am going toIput a
question to you, and ! don't care
which way you answer it. How do
you do 2"-London Society.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28
HOTELS.
DRDGEPoRT HOTEL,
BRTDGEpoRT. N. J.

The undersigned would respectfully inform the
people of Gloucester County that he has leased
the Bridgeport Hotel. and intends to keep . well
regulated public house, The hotel has been
newly furnished. The table will always be well
supplied, and the Bar stocked with the best LiQ.
uers, Wines. Ales, Cigars, &C.
ELWOOD USINGER
P. S.-This hotel is located near one Of the best
cunning marshes in South Jersey, and gunners
viii be furnished with boats and pushers by the
proprietor.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28

Lay by a good store of patience. but
be sure to put it where you can tind it
in case Of emergency.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28
CAMuEL e. PERRY.

CAMUEL E. PERRY.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
SOLICITOR, MASTER AND EXAMINKR IN
CHANCERY, AND NOTARY PUBLIC.
Masonic Han. Lambertville, N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28

JOSEPH t. s1cKLER,

JOSEPH t. s1cKLER,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW
AND
MASTER IN CHANcxAY.
Particular attention to foreclosinx Mortgages and
Collections.
n B.-Also general Real Estate Broker Mert,
cages bought or sold on commission. Legal
papers carefully drawn.
MANTUA. NEW JERSEY.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28

Be loving and you win never want
for love; be humble, and you viii
never v ant for guiding.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28

Ah, yesi They merely mildly mntter
AS, tossed by trifiing breezcs toand fro.
They grovel IN The gloomy. gurgiinG gutter
They issyhisIIer lown-so low their yciceis lizard
Not e'cn BY tbosrwho try to gather
TEem III high heaps with rakes- Jsit aB
To say they 8 Whisper low n Well. rat1nh
Nie,r l-,,rt t,,,, u,,sri I|a'
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1882-12-28

Humming Sounds That Affect Both Birds
and Bensts--Nhy Woodpeckers aud
Bears Are Drawn TO the Poles, and
Wolves and Elephants re Driven ArYar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
CLOSE OF THE SALE OF CURIOS.

The best prices in the sale OF bric-a-brlc and
art furniture at Krbys gallery which closed last night
were obtained yesterday The Oriental goods were IN
most demand and prices ruled high crystal ball! re-
markable for its purity and size ve inches dame.er'
sod for 81 200 the purchaser asked that his name De
suppressed soup tureen, with stag and stag mead
orameataton. brought $l05. silver bronze jar and
cover naid gold and silver with japanese my lho-
Iosrcal Ind natural subjects, which was ex-
bibited at thu Centennial. brought Si5J'
An antique Kishin sold FOR SlOO;
A pair OF silver bronze vases with lizard hAhdet anu
fananese neurological scenes inaid In gOd ana lfs'
brought $lO5 gu elaborate japanese DIonhe
SOLO and "A com OanOn piece, S205 an antique man
set clock OF turquoise blue 5eyres with oroia vase ana
lars TO match brought SJlO large carved teak Moou
caufro tabe brought SllS; cabinet OF te same
sI07 carved cherry aud eeonia1q oao,et, IN
bronze frame S1U7; richly carved eak WOOD
of f1Ir fods with panels hsnd-embrodered IN
sh on black SATIN $780, two inlad eablhcts wv
SI3s q quanty wrought japanese hang ~ i ia az
gold bullnn, SSl, and large anu QUO I1"h IN.
sOuschack" carpet $195. The auction closed ias a.
evening with the sale or oil paintings HHN S'~
books, Far prices were Obtained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
JOHN ". GARRETT on THE CABLES.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 22.-At the banquet of the
Corn an Four Exchange tonight Johu W Garrett made
a speech IN the course OF which he he said: A re-
1uable combination occurred recently OF all the cable
IN, errsts between Europe and the United states by
which charges sreILy increased and under which
cables although sent by the English anu French lines.
were bjected the supervision II the Western Union
COMPANY In order to whether any variation could
be effected from this extraordinary PLAN APP LEGATION
WAS made on behalf the Baltimore Ohio Company
to the manager OF the Direct United States Cable Com
nauv OF which the distinguished Mr. John Pender, Of
London is president, whether the Baltimore and Ohio
Company could forward cabegrams TO France by that
company without going the hands of the West
ern Union Company, unless this assurance could be
obtained the Baltimore and Ohio Company would prefer
TO use the malls.
The response TO this inquiry that this could only
be done with unders that should these cable
grams contain anything affecting the Western Union
Company, In any way IL would be the privilege o. That
grains received from the other side are
sent direct 10 the Western Union main
Office ana from there d.str In order to
carry out tho independent System OF telegraph for lie
Imird states only by land bus also by ocean, 70
determined to construct cable for the transmission Of
lind system, and have tBe satisfaction Of saying 10
yOu grntemeB Interested in the privacy and effective
handing OF European cables That upon tue plan being
ed leading ptSts in London and the United
5iass immrdage.y subscribed AL TAO money requisite
for tDe prompt construction OF caOic be ween Europe
and tne Iutcd sta e. win all the latest Improvements
and most reliable character ana that TINS cable viii Do
pIumpuy butt in the best manner at the lowest cOst'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
MUSIC AND DRAMATIC NOTES

Mrs. LangTy, at Wallack's Theatre, will. on
the 27t inst make her first appearance III the charae-
Hr or Jnitdna 10 Tine Honeymoon"
Mr. Mccullough. at the Fifth Avenue Thea
ue will change his bill Monday evening from PT-
gn'"s 10 hIartaeus.
An afternoon performance of the opera OF
Ohvette occurred the Grand Opera House yesterday
afternoon.
MIR. Daily announces that the new comedy
which " replace "The squire upon his stage Is en-
Titled "Our English Friend" aud that IL Will be pro
uacod next Saturday evening, November 70.
Dir. A. N. Palmer will manage the perform
anee for benens of the Roman Catholic Orphan
AsyuMs at he Academy Of Music, tla afternoon and
evening
The Cecilia Society, of Boston, will on Sum
DAY repeat Berioz Requiem performed last week
by the Oratoro Society OF HewYork) which they sue
eessialiy produced Last year
Dir. Palmer announces that the twelfth regu-
lar ut the Union square Theatrs VIII begin on
Tuesday evening" November 20, with the domestic
drama OF les Rantzau "-caled In English -" The
kan,zaus"
Professor Macfarren has written chornses
and Incidental masic for the AJAX" OF s0phocies,
Which will be given In tho original Greek, at 81 An
hsg's Hall Cambridge four successive days OF mex
week.
The stage rehearsals OF "Henri WILL" have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
MR.. DEZENDORF CONTRADICTED.
10y TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUYEl

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-SOme of the Re-
pubcans the Norfolk district assert that the state
ments made 10y Congressman DezendOrf, In an neryie
recently published in THE Tribune in relation TO the
way IN hch the district carried against him are
G. rOneuOs.
MIR. Bowden, Collector OF Customs at Norfolk ;
Mr.. Libbey, Cougressmaa-e'ec.. who succeeds
Mr. Dezeudorf. and Mr. J. W. Long Of Petersburg
secretary Of the Republican Committee OF that district
recently in Washington, ana In conversation with
TRIBUNE correspondent called attention 70 MT Dozen
DORIS interview They said that the Republicans OF the
district heartily accord With The coalition SO Per
OF the convention which nominated Mr. Lb6ey hay
ing been odnne Republicans and members OF the con-
venton which Two years earlier nominated Mr Dozen
dOrf Mr. II, zendors statement that his cke5 were not
be mad OF the polls correct but 1t was Que
To- the fac that in number OF preclc5s no HepuUIcah
could be found to hold tn,n. NJ,
The satemcnt tha $4,000 vas spent BY t1e Coantion-
ists election day deicut Mr. Dezeud0r was utterly
wiJnout fOundariOI, the COshtiOniss dd not nave
that OuetTeuticth part " II. These genleue
who All CoalCiOuIsJs Of Republican antrceu'htS =
assert tuat the Republicans we're almost 70 man IN
OF the coalition brct1se they Thought ihey saw
opportunity to Increase the Anu BOu:0Oh representa-
lion BY rour or I'VE Congressman, ana the event proved
OF their belief al. DeLeLtoii was not
supported because he was opposed to the COALITION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
FAITH IN FREE LNsTnUuoXs.

A marked political TeyOiuJiOh mas just oc-
CURED. Tue National House OF Representatives. Las
been iran. party 10 another without
murnur or the Laougnt OF one. over ehhll OF the
members present House lay down thc4l power Anu
10 q.ietly home. Nothing is more foreign 10 Jhelf
thou resistance 20 the popular decree
TINS a common OF itself which Il reassurlns Aud
there IL cheering pbcse In the 5ltaOh III has
bren shown hat the Ond party suDscrVlency WAlch
will lead ie 10 fgbt for individuals r4t4eT shan rrnc
pies Is u1pDy lmiIcd THIS mat tAe people Will
not lend thcr strength corrupt leaders l. they uiu
there WUIll Dr danger indeed II Tts OF the wire
tnares conventions forged proxies aLd Inc OtueI
tricks tie TO Dc permitted 10 wln tDe
pfedeuOns o our pe.siniIsuc Trends would De well
founded muoeG. The PRONOUNCED ana effective reDuhe
Which these Things received ought ~ cause souse
OF prOiOuad relief IL the mind OF every True AmerCdn
It's tue prOOf 81 saving power OF The popular patriot
i ls s not condemnation OF this Or that set OF parry
principles, Dat 4 Is The thunder tone OF people DRIVING
TIE pOnlcai D0ney ohanges Que Of the temple mat
party lhidenty pFOnts ny it Ia OF no Significance III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
DIED.

CoLE-On Tuesday morning 2lst inst, George Cole. in ms
RELATIVES and friend. invited Attend the funeral .ery
his atc residence, 30 IL est 4Vs'~ o. ttA'
gath inst. az 10 O'Clock A. m
Please DO not send any flowers.
DRAPER--On Monday November 20, Prot Henry Draper.
Fnre-a 40 vices AT nj, late residence No 27l Mainavs.
on THURSDAY November % at lO3pa m.
Friends sindly req estsl noe % send uOWett
DECJ<FR-1farv X wife Of James p. Decker.
NOtise Of funeral In papers tomorrow"
NCLACHLAN-On Tuesday November p. inst. very sud-
denlv. Mrs. Mary W. Nc Lachlan
Funeral from home OF her sister. Ml = W savage
ZY2 BIoomhcdst, HODoken, on FrId1y, -0lh 4h-t AZ
Ulster County papers please copy.
PECK suddenly Monday evening. November 30 Joanna
W Wild "A of the Henry " Peck. ,
Friends and Ielatps OF tIe lny are spec fuy lnFel
artanl sArVises n the tc7ldflcr "
daughter Mrs. " II Blyisa Hontclair y j. on thurs
dag. november %, 20 Sd ,. m . ,...., IA -.
Carriages will be IN waiting upon the arrFa o Tue ~ p W.
tram new GorA-
POMEEOY-Jn Tuesday November 81. MAJ lot liner In
fant daughter Of william T. and Jane r. Poueroy. .,
Fuue.a Thursday Of 10 clock Ne nom to mouse NJ
- West 9th ST.
kindly omit flowers
TAINTER-At Yonkers y. T. Of diphther.h Re3 co W a.
ro only dqughter Charles L. and Helen Davies IahteS
Ia the jtl OF Llr age
Worcester Mass papers please copy.
WARMAN-At Irvington-on Hudson, Tuesfey Noyenhe.
p Lavtna Mdckey vile OF tie Late T. N "hfha ~ 'i'
Retiyes and ireais are respectfully Invited aeai the
funeral nom her Lace Fes4Lchc- oh A4~~l @-N'-' sN
2lth inst. At $50 p m
L ser and orange County papers please copy
VAIN Al his residence IN this city "wednesday. NO.
vember ~ ThurOW Weed 10 the seth ear OF ms age
ner 5th ave and l2thst, on Friday November "a " "
"A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
sTPJyIyG FOR HARMONY.

Two committees OF ten persous each from the rival
Pooubl;can factions OF the XXIlId Assembly District
Association met at No $3.50 TAirdaye. as, night and
dIscussed propositions Tor q united organization
Of tine Republicans Ia tue District. The committees
formed themselves iutO Joint Conference Committee
and elected - ". BOnyugo chairman, lhey sat WITH
rospd DOORS for hours AID 10 Use the expression
OF one OF lie number ater tnry had adjourned, lhey
INDUCED Ia much cLIn-nusic but accomplished nOtu-
m-' ., -, ..t..-
on next tuesday evening a. the same
place Wueu each sle viii present plans aud submit
treaties OF peace The object Is 10 secure haFhOnlOus
oecion next month. when officers OI tue regular lie
,,ol.eAu Association OF tie distrcC VIII DC elcC.ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
LECTURE By ABBY SAGE RICHARDSON

Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson delivered the
second Of her course OF lectures upon English literature
Yesterday morning in McGregors Dancing Parlor' 80
112 Fifth-ave The rooms were well filed with ladies'
who exhibited much interest the lecture and greeteu
the lecturer with applause when she had finished
Mrs Richardson's subject was " Chaucer and HIS
Contemporaries" The Ave authors. she said whose
works had come down to from the last half OF the
fourteenth century. and worth studying were
Chsuoer Cover, William Lansland, MandeVine anu
wcklife. The time Of ChGucer was one OF reYot
against established forms in religion and politics ana OF
reform in every grade Of society. Langiahu
VISION OF Piers POughman was ue
first poem In our literature that was democratic III
spirit CHANGER ana Cover were OF the Court an
verses were written In the sunshine OF FAVOR. II
eariest m ID for long time after theirs tne'inre
was dependent upon patronage. Dut .Id,ss n,
Vision touched the hearts OF eOnIhon =, ht ,It
graphic touches and he'd in It the first intimauoh OF
mai broad humanaranism which IL today the Kfyo
10 ali That and highest In poetry Mrs kcnardsoh
cave n Dleasapt account Tne Vision OF Piers flough-
man and read extract from II. Langanu ueahN 10
teach he lecturer continued that forms OF Observance
did constitute religion, that iase priests anu hie
teocners should be rdcu ed and scOrned and that truth
might leave high places and descend into me
the house OF poor po gilman. After gylng
isfics OF Vaudeville and Cover. Mrs Richardson
described CHANGER and his writings and read passages
from The KngAts Tale and others OF NE Canterbury
Tales In regard to the indeiicaces OF The MllieTs
Tale and others, the lecturer quoted from Chaucer
himself who said that he only orting the tales
Of 0tner persons ard mnst do hts work faithfully, ana
chur ike the miller. If people didn't Ike such tax
they could turn the leaf where they would hnd
ardsOn said: Il nope to have said enough about
ChaUcer those who not familiar with hin at east
to pique curiosity and nclte Them to read hs WRITINGS
themselves To those WHO do know bin he 10 TIE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-23
INDIANA PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCNE.l

WASHINGTON, Nov. pa prominent and
weuulorned Indiana politician said to-day that exGoy
ernor Hendrcks's physical condition, as he had learned
from that gentemans yscian was such that ne would
never again be able 70 bear the labor and excitement OF
an active political campaign, and for the same
reason he could never again be thought OF as
candidate for either pace on the National ticket 4pc7e
facts In the opinion OF Indiana Democrats leave iree
course for judge Mcdonald as Indianas candidate IN
1854.
Many Indiana Republicans seem to believe they have
the most available for the Republican nomination
IN the person OF Senator Harrison. That gcntlcmans
friends however, are doug nothing 70 make bis name
prominent or To public sentiment elsewhere IN
This favor being whenever they mention the
matter 10 nun ot senator Harrison himself lie Is r.
ported 10 have begged friendly newspaper corre-
-pouQent meuiiOu tue matter to MIN again, or 10
All, on. else, aIills tunt when once got the
Presidential bee ID ais bonnet lie usually united for
tIe ordinary duties OF Life.