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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
The Composite.

A composite photograph, made up Of
photographs OF Blaine, Sherman, Harri-
son, Lincoln, Depew, Evarts, Hiscock,
Gresham, Edmunds, Foraker, Allison,
Hawley and Alger has made it's appear
ance. 1t does not look like any of these
gentlemen nor like any one else that is
known. The republicans are on hunt
for Mr.. Composite. They think they
could surely win with him at the head. In
the meantime, the factors of the COM
bination will continue to tear each others
eyes, and the democrats remain in serene
confidence that they have one man en-
bodying all the qualifications for presi-
dent Omaha Herald.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
The Public School.

The Fort Benton public school will
close its spring term next Friday. The
coming week will be devoted to an ex-
animation of the different classes, and a
regarding Of the school generally. Prof.
banks will, during his vacation, visit his
mother and father in Iowa, and after
wards enjoy a little recreation in the
Green Mountains, of Vermont. He will
then attend school of methods at Ash
bury Park, n j., at which all the latest
and most improved methods of teaching
are taught. The professor is determined
to keep up with the advance guard in edu-
cational matters, for he is as much of
student as he is a teacher, appreciating
the fact that the world moves and it re-
quires application and dlligent study to
keep up with it.
We understand that Miss Gilchrist will
also take trip home for short time.
We hope our present teachers will all
be able to report again for duty at the
coming fall session in September, for we
believe they have in every instance and IN
every particular given great satisfaction.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
Try Him Again, Bro. Anderson.

The Hon. w. W. Anderson wonders If
there is sufficient vacant ground left in
the Helena cemeteries to bury the unfor
tunate victims of the pen Of the Indepen
dent editor. If there is not, room can be
found in the graveyard where Anderson
and Waters were inferred just after the
Livingston convention. It would be a
little inconyenient to go SO far with the
corpses, but they would sleep just as
peacefully. y.-Independent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
Vol. VIII.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
Arrival of Mr.. E. T. Gait and Land Com
missioner Magrath of the Northwest
ern Coal & Navigation Co.

Last Saturday Mr. E. T. Gait, son of
Sir Alexander T. Gait, accompanied by
Mr.. G. A. Magrath, land commissioner of
the Northwesters Coal & Navigation Co.,
arrived by private conveyance from Leth-
bridge, Alberta, n. w. t.
The RIVER Press acknowledges pleas
ant call from Mr.. Gait. We learn from
him that he came direct from Lethbridge,
where the celebrated Gait coal mines are
located, overland to Benton for the pur-
pose Of seeing the country and learning
something of it's topography and re-
sources. He expresses himself as delight
ed with the Incompatible pasture and
agricultural lands over which he passed
on his way, and says he never saw finer
ranges and range cattle in any country.
The object of Mr.. Galt's visit is to as
certain the demand in the mining and
other districts of Montana for the super
ior article of coal which is mined at Leth-
bridge. With this end in view, he will
continue his trip on Monday morning to
the great mining centre at Helena and
Butte, where he will meet and confer with
mill and smelter owners and other lead
ing citizens Of the territory. If the out
look justifes it, Sir Alexander intends to
construct a railroad from Lethbridge
to Fort Benton. He has for several
years had this enterprise in view, and has
company already organized with ample
capital to build the road. Further than
this Mr.. Gait had nothing to communi
cate regarding the enterprise.
Hon. @. E. Conrad, of Fort Benton, will
accompany Mr.. Gait to Helena and Butte
City, and render him every possible as
sistance in obtaining the information he
is seeking.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
w. t. Coleman & Co.'S. Affairs.

SAN Francisco, June 1.-The as
signees of w. T. Coleman & Co. have
completed the revision statement made
by Mr.. Coleman several weeks ago, but
will not make it public unless the credit
ors desire it. Tt is understood that the
estimates made by Coleman of the value
of the assets have been reduced by the as
signees over million dollars, leaving the
assets and liabilities at about the same
figure
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
A Kentucky Joke.
have appear

CHICAGO, June 11.-Dr. Tanner has a
founding association on his 15,000-acre
ranch IN New Mexico, and is now in Ken
lucky trying to get forty babies to try his
one-meal-a-day system on. He will let
them have no animal food, and guaran-
tees they will turn out good and long
lived Tanner is generally considered
crank, but he is too sharp to let it be
known in Kentucky that his system also
limits infants to one drink day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
sheridan's Struggle.

WASHINGTON, June 10.-Gen. Sheridan
passed quiet afternoon, the greater part
of the time sleeping naturally. His pulse
has been from 106 to 112, and of fair vol
ume and tension. His respiration has re-
mained about the same though showing
irregulazity at times. The cough is not
annoying and the expectoration is plenti-
full. There are signs of a return of his ap-
petite. No new unfavorable symptoms
have appeared.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
Wool Growers Warehouse.

Mr.. I'll. J. Wackerlin was busily engaged
Saturday in putting the water pipes in the
wool growers warehouse. The work is
completed and the masons and concrete
Makers are now using water for all pur-
poses from the Woolston Water Works.
Should it be necessary in order to com
plete the work in time, the contractors
can have couple of electric lamps swung
in position in few hours notice and put
on a double crew of men and work night
and day.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
THE BILLINGS GAZETTE CASE
The Responsibility for the Report of its
Failure Placed Where it Belongs.

BILLINGS, June 1.-THE grand jury
completed it's labors this morning and
brought in several indictments for minor
crimes. Their final report states that the
jail, poorhouse and general business of
the county had been inspected and found
satisfactory; that the alleged charge of Ii
bel made by the Gazette Publishing Co.
had been investigated, and it was found
that the report of the failure of said com
pany originated with Attorney Lane, as
correspondent of Bradstreet's Mercantile
Agency, and was false; and while they
found no Indictment against Lane, it was
the unanimous opinion of the jury that he
deserved severe censure for carelessly al
lowing so serious and injurious report
to go abroad without careful investiga-
ton as to it's truth or falsity. Lane ex
presses regret that such report should
have been inspired by him in any way,
and claims that the mercantile agency did
not publish his report as he gave it to
them, or the trouble would lot have been
SO serious
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
To Patrol the Coast.

WASHINGTON, June I'm order to as
sist local authorities in the maintenance
of quarantine against the introduction of
infectious diseases, the president has de-
termined to establish, by means of vessels
of the revenue marine, mounted patrol
of the coast of the United States so far as
may be practicable under existing laws
and consistent with the performance of
the other duties consigned to that ser
vice.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
A Terrific Storm.

BELLOWS FALLS, Vermont June Last
evening the most terrific storm ever
known passed over this section. Several
buildings were struck by lightning. The
light of the burning buildings was seen in
every direction. The lightning struck the
town hall of Westminster to-day, totally
destroying the building. It was built in
ITO and it was in this building that the
last legislature of Vermont met
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
Pardons by the President.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE president
granted a pardon to Geo. L. Webber, of
Montana, convicted of murder, second de-
gree, and sentenced in November 1883. to
twenty years Imprisonment. Pardons
were also granted to John r. Barnes,
Samuel Riggs and R. D. Jones, of Utah,
and w. P. Mcconnell, of Montana, con-
victed of counterfeiting.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
The Long Horns Are Coming.

Under a Fort Worth, Texas, date Of
the 5th inst, the inspector on the Fort
Worth & Denver railroad says: II have
inspected 1876 cattle, all bound for Mon
tana, and the range country tributary to
the Northern Pacific railroad. Ii am
doing one-third of the inspecting, Mon
tana will have large addition to her
range stock this year"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
It Will be the Commodore.

There is every reason to believe that
the repub blicans of this territory are in IA
vor of putting up T. G. Power and Judge
Galbraith for the delegateship. AS only
one man can have the place, it looks very
much at the present writing as if Thomas
P. would be the man selected. Helena
never gets left when it comss to filing the
offices.-Bozeman Chronicle.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13

Other acts of financial crookedness are
also being discovered. He was last seen
in Helena on Tuesday morning, from
which place number of checks with
Helena endorsement have been received at
the National Park Bank of this city. Eff
forts are being made by his bondsmen for
his apprehension and arrest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
A Crooked Postmaster.

LIVINGSTON, June II. J. Mcbride
postmaster at this place left Sunday
morning without stating his destination.
1t now transpires that he is defaulter to
to the government to the amount of sew
eral hundred dollars, besides owing pri-
vate Indebtedness to large amount
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
Fuller's Confirmation Hangs Fire.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE senate COM
mittee on judiciary to-day further con
sidered the nomination of Fuller to be
chief Justice, without result.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
Bond Purchase.

WASHINGTON, June 6.-The secretary of
the treasury this afternoon accepted s24,-
600 worth of four per cent. registered
bonds at $127.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13
Military Notes.

Lieut.. William L. Kneedler, assistant
surgeon, left on Monday last for his new
station at West Point
Post Chaplain Stephen G. Dodd, U. S.
A., Fort Assinniboine, Mont, will enjoy
months vacation to take effect June 10.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1888-06-13

LONDON, June 1.-THE Berlin CORE
spondent of the st. James Gazette tele-
graphs the emperor is worse and has suf-
fered severe pains.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Watertown Republican Club


Pursuant to call from the Republican
city committee, a meeting was held at
The WATERFOWL REPUBLICAN Office Fri
day evening, March 9, 1888, for the pur-
pose of organizing Republican club.
Hon. ]. B. Bennett was chosen chairman
and VIM. F. Wbyte secretary. On mo-
ton the club was named the WATERFOWL
Republican Club, and the constitution and
bylaws of the state Republican club was
then adopted. The time and place OF
meetings were left subject to the call OF
the executive committee. The meeting
proceeded to the election of officers with the
following result: President, Hon. Jesse
Stone; President, Gustavus May;
Secretary, Dura Woodland; Treasurer
VIM. F. Whyte. Charles Lynch was
elected chairman of the executive com
mittee and T. S. CLARK, S. A. Owen, 5. K
Sleeper, VIM. E. Dervin, and Con
rad Dippell chosen members of the
same. Delegates to the convention
of the Republican clubs at Madison
Thursday, March Is, were elected al
follows: J. B. Bennett, Chas. Lynch, VIM
L. Norris, :. A. Owen, 5. s. Woodarc
and F. B. futile. On motion, adjourned
VIM. F. WHITE, Secretary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
alling between the cars was instantly

falling between the cars was instantly
killed.
The remains in charge of his brother
Charles were brought to Concord Thurs
day for iDterment in the amily cemetery
Funeral services were held Friday at | l
o'clock al the residence of Porter Level
lin, brother-in-law to the deceased. A
large attendance of friends and neighbors
gathered in kindly sympathy with the
bereaved relatives. Besides the brother
Charles, Mrs. Mary Lewellin, Mrs Ellen
Holsworth, of Poysippi, Mrs Ida Sheldon
whose husband was killed;a year ago near
Ontario, Vernon county, and Miss Nina
Welcher, sisters, with the father, Allen
Welcher, now OF Ontario, Wis, are the
surviving relatives nearest of kin.
Deceased was born in Pennington,
April 6, 1857. He was converted under
the labors of Rev. ID. o. Sanborn at Pipers-
Vile, and united with the class organized
there last year The relatives sorrow not
in bereavement as those without hope.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
An Oil and Water Mixture.


Philadelphia Press: The defeat of the
Democratic-Pro fusion in Port
land, Maine, Monday is one OF the most
singing rebukes dishonest political al
lance ever received in this country. The
Democrats knew that they had no pros
pect of carrying the election, but they
hoped by com ining with the ultra-Pro-
hibitionists to defeat the Republicans and
then proclaim to the country that De
mocratic victory had been won IN he
publican stronghold in Maine. TO &C
complish this they were willing for the
moment to swallow their hatred for Pro
hibitionism and to vote for Neal Dow for
mayor of Portland. The Prohibitionists
on the other side were ready to alley
themselves with the Democrats, their
natural enemies, in order to get revenge
upon the Republicans for some fancled
grievances.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

Following is given the transactions in real es-
tate, recorded as in o. J. observation-disclosures Alb.
tract Office, from Feb. % to Feb. 20, 1888:
August Rhode to Michael Strutz, the ne cor
of nwa neg, Sec. Ii, Pennington. $475.
Michael Stroutz to Christian Reese, ST., same
as last above. $l.00.
Christian Reese, ST., to Hannah Louise
StrOutz. same as last above. S1'o0.
Maria Moser to Peter Moser, the VIII neg, Sec.
81, Farming on. $24e0.
christopher Grimm to Jacob Held, the sh sh
sh seq Sec. 81 Aztalan. $1,000.
Henry L. Volkmann to William FL. Kruger,
a part of lot 5, blk. 20, city of WATERFOWL, and
right of way in rear of same. 5000.
John Sievert to VIM Diltbemer, acres off n
side nwq, neg, sec. 10, Concord. S275
Johannah Moots to Charl es Moots. nh lots s.
9 and 10, blk 2, village of Rome. S350.-Bafsner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
PERSONAL.

Welton Judd, of Ashland, is welcome
visitor this week at his home here
Miss Kittie Mullen, of Milwaukee, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs Fred Bertram.
Miss Lizzie Schuetz, of Milwaukee, is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ell. j. Hof-
mann.
Mrs. J. I. Moak returned Saturday
from a visit of several weeks at Fort At
kinson and Walworth county.
Mrs. J. Prentice, formerly of the Sixth
ward, has recently removed from san
Francisco to East Oakland, California.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Sommer6eld left
this morning for Durand, being called
there by the serious illness of their son
William.
Last Wednesday afternoon DR.. r. M.
Wigginton enjoyed few hours in town
with friends. The doctor is still unde-
cided whether he will settle in Wauke-
sha or Milwaukee.
The former proprietor of the Watertown
Junction house, Ell. NJ. Waldo, and bis
family, have returned from southern
California and are enjoying the bracing
air of a Wisconsin March in Milwaukee
Jerry Mowder, of Minneapolis, was a
pleasant caller among old friends here
last Thursday and Friday. on his way to
visit his daughter at Whitewater. THE
REPUBLICAN is under obligations to him
for a call.
Maniord W. Smith, of Aspen, Col,
spent the latter part of last week here
visiting his brother Bert, in Pennington
and his mother, Mrs. w. Smith, In this
city. Mr.. Smith has healthy Western
glow to his countenance, and all his move
ments denote success in life. He had
been in Chicago purchasing a general
stock of goods for his new store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Donation Supper.

For The Republican.
On the evening of March 7th, at En-
icksou's Hall, in Ixonia, an oyster supper
was given the proceeds OF which were
donated to Rev. J E. Jones. The supper
was provided by the friends of the
CONGREGATIONAL Church, while Mr.. Jones
is the pastor of the Calvinstic Methodist
church. On being asked why they did
this, il was said that Mr. Jones had rem
dered them much service while they have
been without pastor of their own. But
that was nothing more than an excuse;
the reason can be had only in their good
will and open-handed Christian generos-
ity. What little service the recipient is
conscious of baving rendered them as a
congregation was always literally COM
pensated There were no obligations
whatever. An invitation had beer. ex-
tended to all that felt disposed to join IN
the good cause, which was very cordially
accepted. The hall was fairly crowded.
The company embraced representatives, of
at least five nationalities, and perhaps as
many different creeds. In about three
hours time all had partaken of an excel
lent supper, and the amount of fifty dol
lars was contributed. On being presented
with the purse, Mr.. Jones was very
grateful for such substantial token of
good will and brotherly love, and is
very much encouraged to know that his
parochial labors are to a measure accept
able to the people, hoping that he him
self is accepted of God.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
AUCTION SALE.

The farm of John O'Brien, situated in
the town of Watertown, u mile east Of
Oak Hill cemetery, containing 45 acres,
all under cultivation, with good pasture
and we'll watered; also one team horses,
one colt, two COWS, two yearlipg calves,
poultry, farm machinery and implements,
will be sold at auction, Monday, March
18th, 1883, at 10 o'clock A. M, on the
premises.
Terms:-Uuder $40, cash; over $40
six months time on approved notes, at
per cent. interest.
JOHN REICHARDT, JOHN U BRIEN,
Auctioneer. Proprietor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
ParIor Musicale.

A number of the pupils of G. S. Haw-
ley gave parlor concert at the home of
Miss Pauline Voss last Saturday evening.
The following enjoyable programme was
given and exceedingly well rendered:
l. Caliph of Bagdad ......... ......... Piano Duet
Willie and Minnie Sproesser.
e Polacca Brillante .............. Bohm.
Miss Gusta Schroeder.
=. Ne1lcnen ....-......- Ryan
Miss Hetty May.
4. Fantasia Impromptu ...... Chopin
Miss Pauline Voss
5. O, Thou Sublime Evening Star Wagner
E. j. Brandt, (Weber.
g. Overture from Freischuetz, piano Duet.
Misses Mary and Amelia Buchheit.
z Music Among the Pines........ 10000. Wyman.
Miss Minnie Sproesser.
s. Dreams of Sunshine. ......... Wilson.
Miss Amanda Schempf.
g. Cantilena Waltz
Miss Jennie Sproesser.
10. Evening DreamS...... " Ocal Duet.
Mrs. and Mrs. E. j. Brandt.
IL. The Wanderer Schubert.
6. s. Hawlsy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
FOR SALE.

House and lot on Second street, four
blocks north of Main; also two tempering
wheels, wind mill with pump and pipes
belonging thereto, 5000 to 5000 feet of
good lumber, and other articles too
numerous to mention, used in the manu-
facture of brick. III. A BLOCK.
Office: City Hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
OBITUARY.

Wednesday last, March 7, VIM. We'll
cher, of Pipersville, in the attempt to
board a passing train at Whitcomb, Sha-
wano county, missed the platform, and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
NOTICE.

Until further notice we will take or-
ders for best Lackawana coal, stove aud
chestnut size, at $500 per ton, cash on
delivery. Telephone communication.
HUBER & LEHMANN.
Jan. 4. 1888.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
CITY Treasurer.

take this opportunity of presenting my ma me
to the citizens of WatertoWn as q candidate Tor
CITY treasurer at the coming municipal election
and il elected, hope to merit the appreciation
of the taxpayers by faithful discharge OF the
duties of the Office. GEO. HENLE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
For Assessor.

take this opportunity of placing myself be-
fore the public as candidate for the Office of
Assessor at the coming municipal election
M. j. GALLAGHER
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Jan. 4, 1888.

Choice Greening and Baldwin apples
by the measure or barrel at Stallmans.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14

The undersigned wishes to inform his friends
and the citizens generally that he Is candidate
for the office of Assessor OF The City of Water
tOWH. CdAS. j. NENCA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-03-14
Iain St., bet. Sd Z 4th SIS
HOME MATTERS.
"a ZsEEO Vs4EL.

The Republican office IS remo0ed
the second floor Of Mrs. Wrtght's
Hiding, Main street, next door to
IggeuAoru Bros, and nearly ob-
site the bostoffce.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-20

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cept 3H acres X
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3. Q. 4, Block 20.
and lots 2, 4. 5,
9, z, 8, and Q blk
81, and lots 2. 4,
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q. blk 81.
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cept blk 81 and
lots 1 and 2 blk
81, lot 3 blk 81, e
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corner lot blk %
lot next W OF 8 e
corner lot blk %
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blk %.
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cept X X land
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-20

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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-11-30
Removal of Superstition.

Science has delivered religion from
its heaviest incubus, superstition. by
putting events in connection with their
natural causes. \ flaming sky was
shown to be not an angry portent. but
q display Of electricity. Thus in many
ways science relieved the world of an
incubus of fear and misery that we'll
nigh outweighed the JOY of existence
The church for centuries utilized for
its own purposes the dread phenomena
of nature. turning their terrors into in
strumeats of torture through the igno-
rance and credulity of the people. 1t
may have been sincere enough. but it
was the sincerity of q common aud uni
versal ignorance. Science has nearly
put an end to all that. and thus has
rendered q service to religion as well
Is to humanity, for it is fatal to the
church to cling to superstition which
the intelligence of the world has dis
carded. Rec. DR.. Munger, tn F0runa.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-11-30

A fasn.o enable church wedding among sorne
summer sojourners was June occurrence in
. little New England village The high hand
with which things were carried on aroused
the jealousy and slarpensd the tongues of
the native element, whose highest idea of a
marriage ceremony had always apparently
Teen to run over the border and have the
knot tied unknown TO ones friends.
Some seven hundred invitations were sent
through the postofice, and ere long tho &C
acknowledgements began to arrive.
WAL, | swami the country postmaster
was heard to chuckle to his young and green
assistant II reckon this'n take down tho
B-s peg. II here amt all their invites
s-comin' back gn-Harper's Bazaar.