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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07
A TEMPLE OF BEAUTY.
The New metropolitan Thea
ter the Finest on the
Continent.
Elegance Is Its Striking Char
actepiStic, With Utility
Close Up.
About the Only Theater That
Pretends to Be Absolutely
Fireproof.
An Advance Glance Through
a Structure We May Be
Proud of.

The time is at last rapidly approaching
when Manager Scott will be able to say fare
we'll TO the theater in which he has made so
satisfactory shift, under the circumstances,
and shine IN all the splendors of the new
Metropolitan. And when he does. st. Paul
will have theater that will not only be
worthy the name. but will be credit to the
Capital City. Few people, even III st. Paul,
are aware that in the Metropolitan this city
has theater not only infinitely superior to
anything in the Northwest, but almost
without a peer in the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

THE statement that JAY GOULD in
sists upon the return of PIERCE as sena-
tor from North Dakota may strengthen
the theory that barrel can be opened.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

One of EDIsoN's devices is for the
application of electricity to the govt.
This is understood to be a popularity
promoted by high living, and peculiar
to preachers, editors and Indians.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07
TO-DAy,s WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-For Iowa and Ne
braska: Fair; northerly winds; colder.
For Wisconsin, upper Michigan ana HI
nos: Fair: clearing in UPPER Mlchlgah'
northwesterly winds and colder. The tenn
perature will fall = deg at Cairo.
For Minnesota. North and South DAKOTA:
Fair: winds shifting to easterly, and warmer
warmer weather Monday.
cE<ERAT OBSERV ATOMS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

RECKLESS skaters who prefer to be
drowned early in the season should try
the thin ice on the river or lakes. They
will relieve the fOol.killer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

In point of fact.
the Metropolitan
is about the only
opera house i'll
the world that
makes the pre-
tension of being
fre-proof. 1t is
an elegant the
alter elegant in
every appoint
ment that can
contribute to the
comfort and de-
light or an audi
ence-and it may
safely lie said
that no other
theater in the
country so COM
bines this ele-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

DAILY AND SUNDAY.
/ yr in advanceS1O 90 mos: in adv 81 90
On. in advance 5 90 ; weeks i'll adv. w
one month SOD
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

Rejected communications cannot be pre-
served. Address all letters and telegrams "
TIE GLOBE. ST. Paul, Num-.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

SUNDAY ALONE.
1vrin advance. 50 90 3 mos in adv DOC
q m. in advance l 90 ! mo. in adv-....2oc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07
Without Advertising.

Brooklyn Life.
lS''Ah, good morningr' said the early
bird to the worm. Looking for
job?"
That's what. Anything L can do
for you?''
Yes; you'll about fill the bill. 1
think"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07
Eastern Advertising Office. Boom a.
Tribune BuiIding. New York.

Complete files of the GLOBE always kept
ON hand for reference. Patrons and TRENDS
ale cordially invited to visit ana aValI tns mem;
while in New York
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

TRI.WEEkLY-D DAILY = Monday "Wednesday
and Friday.l oo
VT in advance 81 90 6mos- in adv ~ w
omonths, in advance. 81 w.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

wEEKLY ST. PAUL GLOBE.
One Year. 81 Six Mo. 6oc Three Mo. soc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-12-07

ST. PAUL GLOBE SUBSCRIPTION RATES
DAILY (NoT INCLUDING sunday 40
] VT inadvance SIS 90 SIN. in adVance2Z W
q m. in ADVANCE 90 Z weeks III adv. W
One month. .1Uc.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
Tho Spider as a Traveller.

A doctor desired to send fine specimen
Of the spider tribe to a medical friend who
was exceedingly curious in the study Of
such matters. AS the readiest means of
transit, he inclosed it in common wooden
box, and dispatched the tiny traveller by ex-
press. The box, however, was too roomy
for the spiders wants, and as he seemed TO
have disliked the jolting incident to travel
ing, he had recourse to very ingenious
remedy. Bees evince extraordinary sagaci-
ty in overcoming difficulties Of form and
situation, and spiders, it would appear,
share 10 great extent the same delicate
and useful tact. Such at least is the in
ference we feel inclined to draw from the
following fact: When the spider reached
his destination and the consignee opened
the box, he was equally surprised aud de-
lighted TO find that his insect charge had
spun for himself superb hammock,
securely hung from the four corners Of his
prison-house, in which he had couched, in
sailor fashion, as softly as he does in his
native lar,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
1890.
Harper's Bazaar
ILLUSTRATED.

Harper's Bazaar Is n journal for the home
Giving the latest information with regard
TO fashions, It's numerous illustrations
fashion plates, and pattern sheet supple.
ments are Indispensable alike TO the home
dress-maker and the professional modiste
No expense Is spared in making Its artistic
attraotiveness OF the highest order. Its
clever short stories, parlOr plays, and
thoughtful essays satisfy all tastes, and It's
last page Is famous as budgete of wit and
hnmor. In its weekly issue everything is
included which Is of interest to women.
During 1890 Oliver ThOrne Miller, Christine
Terhune Herrick, and Mary Lowe Dcken-
son will respectively furnish II series OF
papers on THE Daughter at Home, -
n hree Meals Day." and ''fhe Woman OF
the Period" The serial novels will he writ
ten by Walter Besant and +. w. Robin
son.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08

LIE Richnu's Golden Balsam No.
sorcs en- tho Legs and Body; Sore Ears,
Eyes, Nose, etc, Copper-c olortd BIotches'
Syphilitic CatarIh, diseased Scalp, and all
primary fo-:ns Of the disease known a.
Syphilis. Price, 50 90 per Bottle,
lie Richau's G 'ldon BaIsam No. 2
Cures-Tertiary. Mercurial Syphi.itio Rheu-
matism, Pains in the Bones, Pains in the
Head, back Of the Neck, liberated Sore
Throat, Syphillt!c Rash, Lumps and con-
tracted Corts, Stiffness OF the Limbs, and
eradicates oil disease from the system,
whether caused by ind scrction or abuse
OF Mercury, leaving the blood pure and
healthy. Price IS co per OttIe.
lie kichau's Golden - anfsh Anil
dota for tho cure Of Gono-rh@a, elect,
irritation Gravel, and all Urinary or Geni-
~ disarrangements. PrlI o So SO per
Bottle,
t.s RichRu'I Golden Spanish In
1Hctien, f,r severe cases Of GonorrhCa,
inheDm T. yC 'ect, Stricturcs,6c. Frice
81 - per Bottle.
10 Hicaau's Golden Ointment
tor Ell ct.vc heal.ngCf Sypii..tic Sores,
j q ici-au's GOlde ! PHI 5-SCgvo
and Bra = treatment; loss Of pAysi al pow
et excess G. oye--wors, rostration, etc,
Price 50 90 per RCx.
Tonic FI.d EerVine,
sent everywhere, c. o. D., recurely packed
per express.
C. r. nICHAar & co. Agents,
81 SO Sanslalc street orner Clay
s7l Hrapciseo. Cal.
CIRCULAR MAILED FREE
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE ~ HEREBY GIVEN that by
~ virtue OF an order of the honorable
County Court Of the state of Oregon, for
thecOunty of Marion, duly made and en-
tered on the 18th day Of January, 1890 the
undersigned administrators of the estate of
Peter Scharback, late OF said county de-
ceased, viii ht the west door of the court
house, In Salem, In said county, on Tues
day the 4th day of March, 1890, at O'Clock
p. IN of said day, sell To the highest bid
der for cash In hand, the real estate be-
longing 10 said decedent and described M
follows, to-wlt: A certain tract OF land situ-
ate In the county of Marion, In the state of
oregon, ana known and designated on the
surveys ana plats Of the United States, us
the north half Of the land claim No. ~ In
township fiye south OF range one west
at the Willamette meridian, said land
containing 605.H acres more or less, being
notification No. 80 and entered under the
donation act OF John Mckay, save and
except, however, thirty-seYen acres, more
or less In the vest end Of said half part of
said claim No. 13, heretofore decided %
trederick lsatherlnan, la hay, 1870, and
described Ms follows, tO-wit beginning at
the northwest Drner Of said claim No. 43,
ana running thence south on said west
line thereof 2DG chains 10 the said south
line OF said north half part; thence east on
said south line l7,a8 ch aims; thence north
A.5i chains to the north line of said claim
No. 4a, thence west l7,sB chains Ia the place
OF beginning. Also save aud except that
tract bounded by beginning ON the north
line OF said claim No. ~, l7sB chains east
OF the northwest corner running thence
south 20 81 chains ~ the south line OF said
north half part, thence east on said south
line IL chains. thence north 9l6 chains 10
the north line of said claim No. ~, u ence
west II chains 10 the plnco of Begin Ing,
ana containing rs ncrcs, more or less
which last mentioned tract was conveyed
by tile said deceased and his wife, Ann
Maria scharback, 10 Wonzel Kahut, by
deed bea ring date the 9th day Of February,
1854, and recorded march lth, 1881, on page
%. la Vol. 81, Of the Records OF Deeds Of
har.On county, Oregon:
JOHN CALVERT,
Administrator OF the estate Of Peter Schar--
hack, decreased.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
1890.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

nurPet Weesly nus Weli-eslupllsneu
in America. The fairness of Its editorial
comments on current politics has earned
for II the respect and confidence of all inn
partial readers, and the variety and excel
clude serial and shorl stories by the best
and most popular writer's, fit II for the Pc
rusal of people of the widest range of tastes
and pursuits. The Weekly supplements
value. No expense Is spared to bring the
highest order of artistic ability to bear
upon the illustration of the changeful
phases of home and foreign history, A
Mexican romance, from the pen of Thos.
A. Janvier, will appear in the Weekly in
In 1890
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
Herole oerman peaoone.sea.

The Churchnan, speaking Of the death Of
Damien, the Ieper priest, says that outside
OF the walls OF Jerusalem is leper hos
pital tended by deacOnesses from the Ger
mau religious houses. "Year after year
these heroic women, without pretentious-
ness, without any trumpeting Of their work,
almost unknown TO the world, have waited
upon lepers, while themselves literally
dying by inches. Their courage has only
come 70 light by the chance notice Of trayy
elers.":-
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
Conservatory Of Music

OF the Willamette UniveT, ity Salem, Ore
gon, the most successful Music School on
the Northwest Coast. Courses in music are
equal TO Eastern music schools. Yearly at
tendance of nearly one hundred and fifty
school year will be Prof. u. NJ. Parvin,
Leona Willis, Miss Eva Cox; assistant
teachers, Miss Lulu NJ. Smith, Miss Hally
Parish, and Miss Mamie ParVin.
Branches taught are Vocal Culture, Piano,
Organ, Violin, Pipe Organ, Harmony,
Counterpart, and Glass Teaching.
Diplomas given on completion of course
send for catalogue and circular.
u. NJ PARNIN 7-25d 3m-wlm.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
Make No Mistake.

II you have made up your mind 10 buy
Hoods Airsa parilla do not be induced 10
peculiar medicine, possessing, By its pecul.
lar combination, proportion and preparn-
tiOn, curative power superior % any other
article Of the Kind before the people. For
all affections arising from impure blood or
low state OF the system Il Is uneanalled. BE
sure 20 get Hoods,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

The volumes of the Weekly begin with
the first number for January of each year.
When no time is mentioned, subscriptions
Will begin with the number current at time
ofreceipt of order.
Bound volumes of Harper's Weekly for
three years back. In neat cloth binding,
Will be sent by mail, postage paid, or by
express, free of expense (provided the
freight does not exceed one dollar per vol
ume), for 81 per volume.
Cloth cases for each volume, suitable for
binding, will be sent by mail, postpaid, on
receipt Oi 81 each.
Remlttances should be made by post
of loss.
Newspapers are not 10 copy this ad YER
tisement without the express order OF
Harper K Brothers.
Address Harper Il Brothers, New York.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
PER YEAR:
Postage free 10 all subscriber In Tn,
United States, Canada or Mexico.

Postage free 10 all subscriber In the
United States, Canada or Mexico.
The volumes OF the Bazaar begin with the
nrst number for January OF each year
When no time IL mentioned, subscriptions
will begin with the number current at
time OF receipt OF order.
Bound volumes Of Harper's Bazaar for
three years back, In neat cloth binding
VIII be sent by mail, postage paid, or By
express provided the freight does no eX.
eeed one dollar per volumel, for 500 per
volume.
Cloth cases for each volume, suitable for
binding, VIII he sent by mail, postpaid, on
receipt Ofsl % each.
kenitanees should be made by pOsiOfiicc
money order or draft, TO avoid chance OF
loss.
Newspapers are not 10 copy this Rdver.
tsement without the express order Of Har-
per a Brothers.
Address: Harper a Brothers. New York
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08

3e0 Salary, $40 expenses IN advance
DOU allowed each month. steady EN-
ployment at home or travelling. No sole
ling. Duties delivering and making col
iections; No postal cards. Address with
stamp, HAFER a co, Piquay, Ohio.
ll.2L2m
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08

Wrights Hop Celery and Chamomile
bltters reliable tonic, appetizer and ap-
PARENT invigOrates the digestive organs
an prevents dyspepsia, can be relied up
On. Sold by all druggists.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
GENERAL BANKING.
New Fish Market.

Allen Rhodes has established a new Fish
Market on State street, and he keepsa good
supply of fish, poultry and game.
Give him a call and your order Will be
promptly attended to. 2S-lm
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08

DAIKUNlZE Home Industry, and use
IL Mountain Balm Cough Cure. Guar
anteed 10 give relief or money refunded.
Manufactured by II. II. cross, salem, Ore
gOn. Ask your druggist for H.. l-Sdlm
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
Oregon R. R. Company Line.

Q. N. SCOTT, RECEIVER.
Tickets for any point on this line for sale
at the depot, foot of Jefferson street, and II
the United Garage and baggage Transfer
company's office. corner Second and Pine
streets. Commutation Tickets at 2 cents
per mile.
General Offices northwest corner First
and Pine streets, Portland.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08

I wish to employ a few ladies on salary
i to take charge of my business at their
homes. Light, very fascinating and health
full. Wages $40 per week. References given
Good pay for part time. Address with
stamp, MRS. MARION WALKER, Louis
Vile, Ky. ll.2Glm
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
GEORGE WILKINS

N e w b UT Q HER SHOP
On Liberty street, across the bridge In
North Salem. All kinds of meats kept ou
hand. 5-30tf
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08

c. r. nTCHAlvS q & co. Agents,
ST 40 Sanslalo street, ornsr Clay
S-a Trapciseo. Cal.
CIRCULAR MAILED FREE
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08

"A ieghl question has been raised
by the lawyers for the convicted
Chicago anarchists. 1t is whelh h, r
a trial was constitutional, where the
accused were not allowed 10 be pres
ent, when sentence was passed upon
them. 1t is rather late to make
such a point for those that were
nung.
1t will be sometime before boats
can pass the Oregon City locks, as
one of the basins is washed away.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-02-08
Lots nd Addition are High and Dry and We'll Located Most Excellent Drainage

addition and
tpsdel lot"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-10-18
IDAHO oDD FELLOWS.

Grand Encampment Of Idaho, |.
O o. f.. convened in Boise on the
18th. Twelve subordinate encamp-
mcnts were represented 10y about 70
representatives The following oiii-
GERS we're elected and installed for
the ensuing year:
Grand Patriarch, NJ. c. Athey Of
Wardner
Grand High Priest, o. Cole Of
Boise City.
Grand Senior Warden, t. G.
Martin of Gcnnesse.
Grand Scribe, A. X. Steunenberg
of Caldwell
Grand Treasurer, John Temp Of
Boise City.
Grand Junior Warden, w. ;.
Bailey of Caldwell.
/ Grand Marshal, Richard Curtis OF
Silver City.
/ Grand Sentinel, L. B. Lennon OF
HALEY.
Grand Outside Sentinel, Samuel
Beck of Boise City.
The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows
convenes to-day. About 10 repre-
sentatiyes will be in attendance, anC
the session will last three days
Boise Sun, l4th.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-10-18
Nervous Debility.

A gentleman having been cured OF
Nervous Prostitution, Seminal Weak
ness, Premature Decay, and all the evil
effects Of early indiscretion and youth
full folly, is anxious to make known 10
others the simple mode of SELF
CURE. To those who wish, and will
give him their symptoms, lie will send
Qree) by return mail, copy OF the re-
cipe so successfully used in his case.
Address. in confidence, JAMES w.
PISKsEY, ~ Cedar st., y. Y.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-10-18
Eur Over FInx Years

Mrs. MISSIONS SOOTHING SYRUP has
been used by mothers Tor their child
rem while teething. II disturbed ut
night and broken Of iest by sick
child crying with pain of Cutting
Teeth send at once and get bottle Of
Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup" for
Children Tecthing. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend upon It, mothers, there Is no
mistake about it. IL cures l'iarrhTa.
regulates the Stomach and Bowels,
cures Wind Collie, soitens the Gums
and reduces Inflammation. IL pleas
ant to the tast. The prescription OF
one OF the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
states, and is sold at PIC per bottle hy
all druggists throughout the world.
he sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing syrup"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-10-18

Silver in New York, October IA,
was quoted at Si.lo.
The Wyoming Legislature will
meet November II.
Justice Miller of the L. S. Su-
preme Court died in Washington on
the 18th.
Gen. W. w. Belknap, Secretary
Of War under Grant, died suddenly
in Washington on October Ii.
Now that the tariff law is in
force, which, according TO its sup
porters, will add millions TO this
country, we wish to inquire very
softly whether any one has heard
Of manufacturers raising the wages
of their employes.-Missoula Ga
zette.
i J. c. Kemp van Ee, owner Of the
famous Poorman group of mines,
, has been III Elmore county for some
days and is daily expected here. II
is hoped by everybody at this place
, that he is coming armed and equip
/, ped to resume operations, as it is a
damper on the camp to have so val
, liable property-capable of profit
ably employing large force OF
miners-lying so long idle. Kemp
; is a gentleman who brings life into
J any camp where he operates, and is
I such genial, liberal, whole-souled
! good fellow, that his arrival here
3 will be hailed with a hearty wei
; come.-Silver City Avalanche.
9 A special dispatch from Bellevu,
. to the Salt Lake Tribune says thai
VIM. Ledford has been arrested ano
placed in Jail for cattle stealing
The affair created great excitement
2 throughout that region, owing t.
the prominence Of many parties con
, nected with the gang. 1t is though
one of them will turn Stato's evi
dence and give away the whole bus
e mess.
The power Of the Secretary of III,
Treasury was never better shown
than in the recent furry in tn
money market in New York. /
n seems almost incredible that in thi
e Government of the people it lies il
2 the power of one man to make TIN
circulating medium used by 10000
900 of people cheap or dear. 1t i
dangerous power.
: The Alabama legislature has re
= Gently enacted a law making it
> misdemeanor To point n gun o
pistol at any person, even if tn
shooting iron is not loaded. This j
! a wise provision, for quite often i
: is the "unloaded" gun that create
: the havoc in mortality.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-10-18
To CnnAunpliycs.

The undersigned having been re
stored to health by simple means, NJ.
ter suffering for several years with a
severe lung affection and that dread
disease Consumpt on, is anxious e
make known 10 his fellow-sutierors the
means Of cure. To those who desire
il, he will cheerfully send Gree ol
CHARGE copy of the prescription used
which they will find sure cure foi
Consumption, Asthma, catarrh, Bron.
chilis and all throat and lung mala
dies. He hopes all sufferers will try
his remedy. as il is invaluable. Those
desiring the prescription, which will
cost them nothing, and may prove q
blessing, will please address, Ray. Ed
WARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings
county, New York.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1890-10-18
No REMOVAL.

From present appearances the
eour !. e is likely TO remain at
Rock Jar for several years to
come. Tuesday evening c. i.
SHAW, in behalf of the people Of
Mountain Home, demanded of the
Board Of County Commissioners
that they order the removal Of the
county records and all furniture be-
longing TO Elmore to Mountain
Home forthwith. The Commits
sioners promptly and unanimously
denied the request, giving as their
reasons that there was no law in
the statutes or the bill creating FL
more and Logan counties requiring
or authorizing them to make such
an order, and that they had full
filed all requirements of the law
by counting and declaring the re
suit Of the election. Mr.. Shaw
seemed astounded at the decision OF
the Board, and early the next morn
ing departed for Boise to commence
suit against the Commissioners to
try and compel them to issue his
much desired order. Hence there
will be music in the air on county
seat removal for an indefinite time
II will be remembered that earl y
in the summer the BULLETIN as
serted that, let the county seat cleo
ton go either way, there would b.
nuts for the courts to crack" ane
it's prediction is verified. Ever,
| law point ia in favor of Rocky Bal
and it is not now likely that
Mountain Home will ever gain tn
coveted prize.
There are several other points IL
favor of this place that will b
brought to light in court, such a
conflicting sections Of law occurring II
the constitution and the old statutes
and illegal votes cast on count.
seat that may yet cause the throw
ing out Of several precincts in tn
county.
| Our people may rest easy on tn
removal Of the county seat for sey
eral years to come, but meantim
they should not forget the twenty
five traitors who have thrived i
our midst.