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because three of the rocsteis were so
good that she couldn't decide which one
she ought to mate with the Brahma
pullets. When the common pullets OF
fairly settled in their fxed-over house /,
Mrs. Slocum decided that Dick (they
were all named), was really the finest
rooster Of the lot, and so she kept him
with the pullets and turned the other
three in with the common pu!lets. In
less than week she discovered, or
thought she did, that Sam had better
comb, so that bird was at once promot-
ed, and Dick turned out with the COM
mon herd. In a few days, Mrs. Solcums
mind changed again. Surely Brick
had better leg-feathering, and was a
more symmetrical bird than the others;
at least, that was what Mrs. S'ocum
thought, and forthwith Sam was sent
back to the ranks, and Brick duly in
stalled in his place. Brick had reigned
just three days when his owner dscov-
cred that his neck feathers were too
dark. "Dear, DEAR sighed the per-
picked woman, II dou't know what to
dc; l sometimes wish | had but one
rooster, and had never heard of the
Standard" "Better settle the matter
by drawing lots" suggested Jake. But
Mrs. Slocum did better than that. She
caue ht' all the roosters, and with the
open Standard before her, also keeping
in mind the defects in the pullets, care
fully examined each one separately,
noted all their good points and all their
defects, and then Figured up The
result was that Dick was reinstated,
and Mis-. Slocum felt that she had done
the best she could toward mating the
Brahmas so as to produce the best results.
"There! that is off my mind" she ex.
claimed, as she put up tt Standard,
"and l shall set some eggs just as soon
as any of the common hens want to sit"
Isn't March pretty early?' asked Jake.
mot Bit answered his wife; 81 want
to get out some chickens real early, SO
as to have some pullets old enough to
lay by the middle of October at the
latest"
ITO be Conttnued.)
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ITO be Conttnued.)
Excitement in Texas.

Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the re
markable recovery of NJ. J. E. Corley
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head; everybody
said he was dying Of Consumption. A
trial bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
was sent him. Finding relief, he bought
a large bottle and box Of DR.. King
New Life Pills; by the time he had
taken two boxes of Pills and two bottles
of the Discovery, he was we'll and had
gained in flesh thirty.six pounds. Trial
Bottles Of this Great Discovery for Con-
sumption free at l.. r. Kinks.
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seed should be sown in early Spring
Mr.. Root had visited Mr. Chapman, OF
N. Y, last summer, for hespurpose of
learning more in regard to the plant.
Mr.. Chapman had two acres<of the
plant in bloom, and his 100 colonies Of
bees were gathering honey from it in
such quantities that they were building
comb in the sections and storing it with
honey. The, honey is white, and of a
nearly pure sweet taste. Mr.. T. F.
Bingham, Mich, mentioned that the
stalk is of a very fbrous nature and
perhaps the fibre might be utilized in
the manufacture of straw paper. Mr..
H. Chapman, N. Y, had ground %
pounds of the seed, and pressed from it
nine ounces Of fee, clear oil.
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PROSPECTUS.
"The Poets and Poetry of Cecil
COUNTY,

County"
The subscriber proposes to pub
lish, as early as practicable in 1887,
a book to be called "Ihe Poets and
Poetryof Cecil County,,
The book will be published by
subscription, and will contain about
800 pages.
Inasmuch as the publication Of the
book will depend upon the number of
subscriptions received and the
promptness with which they are
made, all who wish to aid in promot-
ing the success Of the enterprise
should subscribe for the book at
once, ami try to induce their friends
to do so.
1t is earnestly hoped that each of
the teachers of the public schools of
the county will subscribe for the
book, and OBJ ain at least four other
subscribers. By so doing they can
insure the publication of the book,
and aid in paying a well-deserved
tribute to their friend, the late
School Commissioner. Address
GEORGE JOHNSTON, Elkton, Md.
~ Subscriptions received at THE
MIDLAND JOURNAL Office.
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Nor SALE: O. K. CHURN
l. has never been used. Will make more
butter than any other churn. Will be sold
cheap. Enquire at this offic.
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ing more money in few days than you ever
thought possible at any business. Capital not re-
quired. You can live at home and work in spare
ages grandly successful. Scots to SIS easily earn ed
every evening. That all want work may test the
business we make this unparalleled offer: To all
who are not well satisfied we will send one dollar
to nav for the trouble of writing us. Full partc.
ulars directions, &C., sent free. Immense pay alb
solutely sure for all who start at once. Don't de-
az. Address SrINToN Co., Portland, Maine.
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HIM nfor working people. Send 10 cents
HUH Upostage and we will mail you FREE
HNIUV a royal valuable sample box of goods
AAAZ1AA that will put You in the way of max
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06

baekl. Is bead cattle, 2 mules M.
l2O chickens, wagon, McCorm;ckp nogs
er, Mccormick mower. bav raoL eeap.
shelter, 8 plows, Q'sulky} and en sofh
a nns implements necessary. VIII bs
No. rs. 126 acres near MilItov,
rock. 'o'ien'
No. rs. 100 acres near No, 25 ;,
lent land. excel
No. q. $50 sores in same toprsb,,
No. rs and No. 26 pa
No: rs. 100 acres near Carthage NV.
Co. extra fine land. AAlef
No. 20. Nearly SO acres on james ,;,.,
Il hay land, with river front Of naa,lr
Il mile; some timber.
No. 80. 100 acres IN northwest NM.
Clay county, No. l land, in q aooa
settlement. s'ou
No. 81 800 acres, brick house. a ,oov,
and attic, frame granely l2,as. ts.
poiary stable and cattle shoes well
z acres trees, lao acres broke, rs acr..
hayland, joins school section.
No. SO. 400 acres OF the b.st land,
eSunty all aood Tor cultivs.
tlon or Tor hay, beautiful spring Of
water, 9 house 20x24 on stone
1onndatlen, Az acres broke.
No. Sd. Valuable stock farm. h;eh,
improved, situated on James ,;rsT q
miles from Yankton, s miles from in
portant railroad station and town
ahording good market, near q large
glist mall, watered by river and frs
creek winch runs through entire pas
ture. Enough hay, feed and seed for
sprlng so@lng; 4oo acres bottom, 1900
of which ia broke and nd q ls . .ov astes
back last fall. l70o ocrea $500.
three pastures. two sna s sn..u ~
houses with many moas,n ;mnraasS
ments: harm and shed oe,an ana ".
40: stone hog honse sb;nols . W. ga ga
40 corn onh, sheds for Iho 49, iT .a. ea
improvements worth $1,000: ali nav
machinery and implements necessary:
100 head of cattle:l4 boes. 10 homes
= asason ZOE selllng. Mlil be sold
NO. 90. STOCK farm on James river, leo
acres. u river runs through the
premises ahordlng abundant water
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
A North and south Railroad,

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 1-Aiticles OF
incorporation OF the Cheyenne and
Northern railway company we're filed
with the secretary of the territory this
evening. Capitol $3, oO0, O0O, divided in
to 10000 shares. Tie incorporators and
trustees for the first year are Thomas
Sturgis, secretary of the Wyoming
Stock Growers association and presi.
dent OF the Stock Growers national
bank of Cheyenne; Henry G. Hay
cashier OF the same bank; Francis 4
Warren, governor of Wyoming and
president of the Warren Mercantile
company and the Warren Live Stocl
company; w. M. @. Irwin, vice president
of the First National bank of Cheyenne
Morton e. Post, banker and ex
delegate in congress; Joseph M. Carey
present delegate for Wyoming: Eras
mus Maggie and w. Corlet. The line o
the road from Cheyenne north to For
Laamie, thence northwest to Fort Fet
terman, and through Johnson county tt
Montana, thence northwest to thu
Northern Pacific. The company is or
ganized upon the strength eff $500,00(
subsidy to be given By Larmie county
to a north and south road. 1t will prob
ably be operated In conjunction will
the Union Pacific.
The Lance Greek cattle company
with 100000 capital, ana A. FL. Hord
with some New York gentleman, as trns
tees, also Incorporated to-day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
ADVICE 10 s@aolnars.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If 40.
asnd at once and get a bottle of Mrs
WINsnow's SOOTHING SYRUP fol Child-
rem Teebhing. ta aIue Is l~pcalculnble.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it. mothers,
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery sud diarrhoea, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums. reduces Inflammation,
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mrs. Wtnsloto's Soothing Syrup
for Children IeGshsag is pleasan 70 the
TASTE, and is the prescription of one OF
the Oldest nurses and and best female
physicians in the United States, and is
for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents q bottle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
A PARTIAL LIST OF LANDS FOR SATp

No. i A good quarter section unimprov-
ed in q we'll settled part of county, 10
miles from city, 2 miles from school.
house.
No. q. A fine tract CT land, part bottom,
elegant pillow and hay land. School
house on same section.
No. 8. An extra tine a section, 55 acres
broke, large grove of trees, living
water; in a well settled section, five
miles from city.
No. 4. A fine d sec. l mile from r. r.
station. Joining q school section, five
acres in cultivation.
No. 5. This section yields abundance
of hay and is suitable for raising any
crop. Corners No. 4 and Joins same
school section.
No. 6. An elegant / section, fine soil,
plenty of hay, has q small lake in
centre, joins school section u mile
from r. R. station, joins No. 4, making
q beautiful half section.
No. 7. An improved farm, 100 acres, lC
miles from city, from r. r. station,
house 20x32. frame, 4 rooms plastered;
cellar stoned up; good well; barn 32S
So; l25 acres under cultivation; Z acreE
fruit trees 5 years old; orchard seeded
to tame grass.
No.S 100 acres unimproved bottom lane
No. 9. 800 acres, ANAL house, barn, l2(
acres fenced with creek running
through it, 80 acres trees, rs acres
broke, near city.
No. 10. 1850 acres in one body; a small
lake touches one corner and has o run
ming creek of water through the land
hay, pasture and pillow land abundant
No. IL. 800 acres, house, 40 acres broke
living water, small grove of trees.
No. ~. 100 acres rolling prairie, COCO
grass and adopted for stock raising.
No. IL. 100 acres fine prairie, plenty O
hay watered by q small lake.
No. IA. An extra fine section for ha7
or cultivation in one of the best Dor
tons of the county.
No. Is. section, half mile from No. ID
very desirable.
No. Is. $50 acres of as fine land as &C,
be found in Southern Dakota, slope
gently to the south. has fine hay, join
school section which is watered by TIL,
James river; 40 acres cultivated.
No. II. 269 acres, house, granery, O
we'll, pasture, hay and running water
Is acres under cultivation.
No. 18. 100 acres on Beaver Creek, fin,
grass and pillow land, living water,
grove of trees 10 years old, hard WOO,
and cottonwood.
No. l9. A fine quarter section. pnim
proved, located in a thickly settle,
portion of the county, six miles from
city.
No. 81. 100 acres improved, on Mis-
souri, river bottom house 1926, frame
4 rooms, bricked up cellar under Who'll,
house. barn, shed with single roof t,
hold 80 head, 6 acers trees, ESQ applet
65 acres under cultivation.
No. %. 80 acers, bottom hay land i,
good Locations 115 mile from railroad
station.
No. %. 100 acres fine bottom Ian,
joins No. %.
No. "a. 100 acres, joins school section
anne improved farm, 2 miles iron
school house, one mile from church
stone house, stone barn, granery ami
corn crib, good well and pump. 9
acres trees, 40 acres broke (23 plowed
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
Nervous Debiljtated Nren

You are allowed a free trial Of thirty
lays of the use of DIR. Dyes celebrated
Voltalo Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and
permanent cure of Nervous Debility,
loss of Vital aud Manhood, and oil
kindred troubles. Also, for many other
diseases. Complete restoration to
health, vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred. Illustrated pam.
phlet. with full information, terms. etc,
mailed free by addressing Voltaic Belt
Co., Marshall, Mich.
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An Enterprisina, Reliable House.

Purdy & Brecht can always be relied
upon, not only to carry 10 stock the best Of
everything, but to secure the agency for
such articles as have well known merit.
and are popular with the people, thereby
sustaining the reputation Of being always
enterprising, and eyer reliable. Having
secured the Ageacy for the celebrated DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
will sell it on a positive guarantee.
1t will surely cure any and every affection
of Throat, Lungs and Chest, and to show
our confidence, WI invite you to call and
get a trial Bottle free, at the Excelsior
Drug Store, of Pnrdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
A Quick Recovery

1t gives US great pleasure to state that
the merchant who was reported as being
at the point of death from On attack of
pneumonia, has entirely recovered by
the use of DIR. VIM. HALLS BALSAM
for the LUNGS. Naturally he feels
grateful for the benefits derived from
using this remedy, for the lungs and
throat; and in giving publicity to this
statement we are actuated by motives of
public benefaetion, trusting that others
NAV be benefited In a similar manner.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
Guilty 2ress md 9akptaiaa
CHURCH

CONGREGATIONAL CHuRon-Corner Walnut and.
18th street. Rev. 9. +. Clapp, pastor. Ser
vices at1t 4. IN. and 80 Z. N. Sunday achool at
I'm.
CHRIST CHURoH-Corner Douglas Ave and Sixth
street. Rev. DIR. Dorsett, rector. Services
at IL 4. IN. and 80 P. m. Sunday School at II m.
d.. E. CH5RcH-Fourth street, near Douglas.
Rev. A.. b. Boggs, pastor. Services, at
IL q. M. and 1880 p. m. Sunday school ut
$3.50 p. M. Seats free.
CArHoIIc C~HURcH-Rev. Father Scallan. pastor.
Capital street, corner 5th. Services at $3.50 a.
IN. and 10:S0,a. m. Services in the afternoon
and Sunday school at the hour announced by
the pastor.
SCANDINAVIAN LUTHERAN CHuRcH-Pearl street
near 9Th. Rev. DIR. Andreassen, pastor. Ser
vices, morning and evening. Sunday school
at y p. III.
ZloN's CHuBCH, GERMAN LUTHERAN-Corner of
Douglas and 4th. Rev. DIR. Hilger, pastor.
Services at IL a. m. and $50 p. m.
CHURoH, (GERMAN)-Sixth street,
Chas. Wenzlaff, conductor of services. Ser
vices at Ia. N. and $ p. m.
LUTHERAN CHURcH, GERMAN)-Fifth street, be
tween Linn and Locust. Rev. Bentz, pastor
Sermon at 10 a. M. Sunday school at l p. N
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
Ruckisn,s Arnlss Save.

The best salve i'll the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, aud all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded, Price 25 cents per box.
For Sale by the Excelsior Drug Store OF
p,,;dy & Rrecht
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
Purdy 8 Rrechs.

The druggists, who are always looking
after the interest of their customers, have
now, secured the sale of DR.. Bosanko's
cough and lung syrup, a remedy that never
fails to cure coughs, colds, pains in the
chest and all lung affections. Price so cts.
and ST. Samples free.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
SCOTS Emulsion OF Pure

Cod Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites, is
Remarkable as % Flesh Producer.
The increase of flesh aud strength is
peroeptible~ Immediately after commenc.
ing to use the Emulsion. The God Liver
Oil emulsified with the Hypophosphites
is most remarkable for its healing,
STRENGTHENING, and flesh producing
qualities,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
The Prettiest Lady In Yankton

Remarked to a friend the other day that
she knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs was a superior remedy. as it
stopped her cough instantly when others
had no effect whatever. So TO prove this
Ralph Nj. Ward will guarantee it to all.
Price fifty cents and 81, Trial size tree
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06

ooh, how do you contrive, my dear.
10 keep your teeth so white aud clear?
And how on earth do you arrange
; To keep your breath so sweet? IT'S strange
mot strange at all" was her reply;
"Use sOZODONT, and be as -
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
like the Perfume Waited

from beds of flowers is the breath that
has been rendered agreeably odorous
with SO2ODONT, which communicates
to the teeth a marble Wilderness, and to
the gums q roseate tint. Use it, and
beautify your mouth.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
a Positive Written Guarantee
MARRIAGE GUIDEE:

ago pnges, $ : : kN8lG Fisses.
Elegant cloth and gilt binding. Sealed for soc
in money or postage stamps. Over fifty ESonder-i
fnl pen pictures, showing who may marry, who
not, why. Proper ageto marry. Who marry first.
Manhood. Womanhood. Physical decay. Who
should marry. How life and happiness may be
Increased. Those married or about to marry
should read it: of interest and value to every
paper cover, !o5co Address ER.W WHITTIER.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
A Clear Skin

is only a part of beauty,
but it is a part. Every lady
may have it; at least, what
looks like it. Magnolia
Balm both freshens and
beauties.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06
DspaRTvRns

Leave hurley for Swan Lake and return dstiy,
Leave swan Lake for Yankton Monday Wet
oSlassy and friday on return of Hurley stage.
leave Sankton for Swan Lake and ErrlPp
RHasln9 moining connecting at Hurley wish,ths
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06

These csrESare the most modern. complete
ary managed and run entirely in the interesk
Of the travelling public, and Without regard X
expense IN msintsinIng the table. Inc Tesl
season, and equal to those to be had at nm
striotly frstrclass hotel. Speed. comfort AM
safety are combined. which rsnder this the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-06

CHuBoH, GERMAN LuTHERAN-Corner of
Douglas and 4th. Rev. DIR. Hilger, pastor.
Services at IL q. m. and 7 80 o. IN.
, 1886-04-27

A highly interesting piece of work il
at present being executed at the Berlin
Royal academy, under the direction Of
medical and artistic experts, the wal
model Of a carefully prepared human
body of life size. From it a cast in zinc
is to be made, showing with rigid exact
ness the muscles, arteries and veins. An
idea of the nicely of the work may b.
formed from the fact that thus fal
fifteen months have been spent upon the
head alone, which is not expected to be
finished under three years more. The
Importance Of the work for anatomical
studies, when completed, will amply
compensate for the trouble, time and
money spent upon it, which, when fin
ished, will be exhibited and bought by
the government. Boston Budget.
, 1886-04-27

1t is very certain that an acid-lactic,
the same that is found in sour milk-is
the great mischief maker in rheuma-
tism. This acid is always formed when
muscles are exercised, and is decomposed
and sent out Of the body by way Of the
lungs and skin. A chilling of the body
seems to prevent this getting rid of a
poisonous substance, and the various
~infammatory troubles are set up by it.
After they have once begun it appears
that they may continue for some time,
in spite Of the acid being properly dis
posed Of afterward. This acid has been
given as a medicine in some other sfec-
tons, and a number Of cases are re-
corded in which rheumatic joint troubles
have followed with certainty as Don as
a certain mot very large) quantity had
beer given.-Cor. Globe-D Democrat.
, 1886-04-27

We desire to call attention to our grand
combination sale, to BE- held at Des
Moines, Ia, April27, of Hereford stock,
include imported and native thorough
bred cows, heifers and bulls; also will be
included about 100 grade yearlings, bulls,
and heifers. Contributions from some of
the most famous herds in the country
have been promised and others respect
fully solicited, and should be received not
later than April Is, to be promptly cata-
logued. Entries of grades can be made or
shipped up to April "a, by sending par
ticulars to the a~uctioneers, Bennett,
Boyd < Co who will esteem it a favor.
Every accommodation for stock consigned
for sale. Sale to be held at our barn 81 and
2l3 Locust street, at 1870 O'Clock sharp.
This being the first public sale of Thorough
bred Hereford cattle ever held in Des
Moines or neighborhood, the auctioneers
will spare neither time nor expense to
make it a grand success.
Terms will be announced on the day of
sale. For terms and particulars write to
or call on the %auctioneers at their office.
sol West Walnut street.
N. B.-Sales of Hereford stock a special
ty. Prompt attention given to all farm
stock sales. Stock bought on commits
sion.
, 1886-04-27

Items OF Interest Concerning Prominen'
People.

G. G, Masten will go down to Denver
to day.
H.. c. Hurlbut. Esq, of Denver, is in
the city.
J. X. Jeffrey went u to Silver Crown
yesterday.
j. NJ. Reynolds will start for Fetter-
man to-day.
John A. Riner, Esq, went to Green
River on Sunday.
George Bolln will start back to Fort
Fetterman to-day.
Rev. j. Y. Cowhick has returned from
q trip to Rawlins.
w. w. Jeffrey was out to the Gilchrist
mining district yesterday morning and re
turned last evening.
d. G. Grant, J. p. Farrell, j. O'Grady,
E. X. Murphy and Simon Mcdonald are
in the city from Silver Crown.
Mrs. A. r. Converse t~elegraphed a s25
Easter offering from California to the
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
Professor Rule, of Boulder, who pre-
sided at the organ at the Presbyterian
church on Sunday, returned home yes
,erday.
c. w. Riner departed for Lisle. N. Y,
on Sunday and will be absent about a
month. Mn. C. w. Riner will accom-
pany him on his return, she having been
in the East for some weeks past.
, 1886-04-27

The queen OF Italy is o to rejoice il
the possession OF an American canoe, q
genuine Indian birch bark construction,
which Baron Fava, the Italian minister,
has secured for her. The canoe is
twenty feet long, and the baron has pro
cured all the paddles and accompani
ments for it, and is nov having bead
work cushions and mats OF fragrant
grasses made for it. He will send it on
to Rome, and in due time it will float in
some lake Of the palace gardens and
ferry Queen Margherita over the waters.
-"Ruhamals's" Washington Letter.