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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10
Not Sugar, but Meat.

1t twas settling day" at general store In
Louisiana hamlet. Between sixty and sew
enty negroes were on hand to see how their
accounts stood, and the proprietor and his
clerk were very busy with the books. As the
name Of each was called he came forward,
and the conversation ran about thus:
"Well, Henry, you have had 100 pounds Of
meat, 800 pounds of meal, so pounds Of flour,
20 pounds of sugar, a pair of shoes, a pound
of tea and hat. Deduct this from your
cotton, and / owe you S10."
Eyes, sah."
They had got to the tenth man before any
one kicked, and then it was an intelligent
looking black who had a memorandum book
in his hand, and who said:
81 hain't dun had no sugar Of you, Mars
Thompson"
"You haven'tr
mo, sab. What's de date of itg'
1.-The 18th of last month"
"We all was dun gone away from home
from de 18th to the Goth, an dat charge hain't
right"
what! Do you dispute my booksr
81 has got to, sah."
"Then I'll! Hold on, William: am
wrong. Yes, have made mistake. 1t isn't
sugar, but meat. That makes-let's see-that
makes forty pounds of meat, instead of twenty
pounds of sugar, and you owe me S."
He had scratched out the false charge, and
falsified the amount of meat to Offset it, cheat
ing the man out of 81, but William turned to
his companions and proudly waved the book
on high and said:
Haven't dun stuck to it dat eddecashun
puts money in yo' pockets"-New York Sun.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10
Funny Kind of Business.

A thrifty but obtuse German, who owns a
small farm out in jefferson, has decided re-
Gently that he will only deal with his own
people in the future. Not long ago Connec-
ticut man purchased farm next to his, and
one day he bought sheep of his German
neighbor, agreeing to pay him for it in thirty
days. About two weeks later he called on
the German and traded him the sheep for a
hog. At the end of the month the German
went around after his money. money for
whatW asked the Yank. Ivy, fer de sheep"
replied the German. "Why, you've got
your sheep" said the Connecticut man. 81
traded him with you for a hog didn't Ir'
The German nodded and then asked for pay
for the hog. "Why should l pay you for the
hog" asked the Yankee, when traded you
the sheep for him." The German looked be-
wildered and said he must have pay for the
sheep. "Now, why should pay you for
what haven't got" asked his neighbor.
"Vell, den 1 want pay yer my hog" The
Yankee smiled compassionately. Didn't
you trade me the hog for the sheep" he
asked. The German. nodded, looked tired
and said: dots funny way to do pziness~
Hereafter he will deal with his own people
Chicago Herald.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10

John X. Beretta & Co. are closing
out white goods, embroideries, laces
and all other summer goods at and
below cost. A very pretty line to
select from. This is fine oppor-
tunity to get nice goods very low. 7-Stf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10

Cassius or "Cash" Cologne, as he is usually
named, a well known resident of Fauquier
county, Va, recently paid his first visit to
New York. Wishing, unlike so many men,
to show his thought for his wife when oTt of
her sight, he entered a leading dry goods
store for the purpose of buying dress pat
tern or some such suitable article. VI llking
up one of the aisles, he was more than sur
prsed to hear some one in the dim dls lance
loudly yell out CASH"
Naturally surprised, he looked in the direc-
ton whence the voice came, suppoSing its
owner to be friend or acquaintance, and
that Gotham's proverbial looseness of habit
permitted this manner of salute. Still he
could see no one that he recognized. Wonder
ing more and more, astonishment grew to
boiling point when, as if by a preconcerted
signal, from all quarters of the room came
persistent cries of Cash! Cash. CASH." This
was more than the Virginian chivalry i'll the
person of Mr.. Cologne could bear, and as at
that moment a clerk with a locomotive
whistle voice, standing right back of him,
capped the climax by shouting the name in
his very ear, he turned round and remarked
Look here, young fellow; you folks may
think you're having lot of fun with me, but
if you use my name that way again I'll break
your neck"
1t took the proprietor and six floor walkers
half an hour to convince him as to the facts
of the case and that no harm was meant
Exchange
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10
Gains from a Kind Act.

When William N. Spear, of Rockland, lost
both arms in lime rock quarry all the sur
geons and other specialists said there was no
way of making an artificial arm that could
be manipulated by the unfortunate man so
that he could feed himself, as his arms were
amputated near the shoulder. Two of his
fellow workmen, WILDER G.. Ulmer and Tim
othy E. Mcnamara, did not give up so easily,
but determined, if there was no other way to
find arms for Mr.. Spear, they would make
them themselves. Accordingly they set to
work, and with no better tools than jack
knife, handsaw, file, etc, they not only made
two arms with which Mr.. Spear feeds himself
and does many other things, but have also
got out patent on the invention, by which
it is to be hoped they will make lots of money.
-Rockland Courier Gazette.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10
THE LEADING HOTEL IN
THE SOUTHWEST.
PLAZA. SAN ANTONIO

B.vink been thoroughly oyerhauled and
renovated throughout, Is now the largest ana
most complete Hotel In the Southwest. flns
sold baths. Large sample rooms for com
msrciaI men. Patronage Of the travelling
public solicited. ioo-oIa
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CITY LOCAL NEWS.
Tips & Observation-Disclosures
druggists. ll-17-1y.

Tips & Silverthorne--Prescr
druggists. 11-17-1y.
Ramsay & Graves, Land and General
agents; office, 212 E. Houston street.
Call and see oJohn T. HambletOn &
company, if you want to buy property.
Fine harness, Cameron, 9 Acequia.
Buggy tops made, mended. Cameron.
Harness repaired promptly. Cameron.
Work has begun on tearing down
St. Mary's street bridge.
There were thirteen cases before
the police court this morning.
Captain G. A. Smith, a politician of
Austin, is in the city.
Nat O.. Henderson, formerly a law
yer of this town, but now of George
town, is in town to-day.
Several gold watches have been
stolen at the Encampment from the
militia boys.
Miss Olga Raatz, of Austin, is visit
ing Mrs. Wagenfuler, on Madison
street.
San Antonians returning from
SaItillo, Mex, say there is consider
able smallpox there at present.
See Boucicault's famous comedy
tonight at the Grand-"Kathleen
Mavourneen."
See Miss Jennie Calef as Kath-
leen Mavourneen, In Boucicault mas
terpiece.
The new Turf theatre is doing
big business. AS much as $500 for
wine, has, it is reported been taken in
in one night.
-Wanted-To rent good. phaeton
and harness for three months. Good
care will be taken of them. Address
P. o. box 1858 city. 1t
The All-Seasons' Club will meet
tomorrow night at Captain Ramsey's
residence; East Commerce street.
The variety theatres and chop
house men say the encampment does
not materially increase the volume of
their business.
John Downing, friend of Mr..
Thomas II. Abbott, from New York,
is visiting him.
The dust is terrible. Couldn't
the street sprinkler be paid to
sprinkls the road to the drill grounds
at least once a day this week?
"A pleasant party was given at the
Villanueva residence near San Pedro
park last night.
Mr.. l.. V. Harm, special artist
and representative of the Texas Car
toon of Dallas, paid the LIGHT a
pleasant call yesterday.
Mrs. E. P. Becton, wife of DR.. Bee
ton, of Sulphur Springs, is visiting
the family Of Mr.. Louis Workman.
Paul Henry sends the first speci-
men of cotton of the season from Du-
val county and says his county will
beat Dewitt for the first bale in this
year.
MIR. A. Scholz has engaged the
FIFTH Regimental band to play at his
garden tomorrow night.
Some of the finest bargains in city
and ranch property are offered by
John Il. Hambleton & Co. 4-16-tf
-Hackmen are charging rs cts. and
81 each person to or from the grounds.
The equalization board expects to
raise the property in the county TO
the tune of about 81 ,000, 900, before it
is through with its labors.
Kathleen Mavourneen, the beau
tiful Irish comedy to be played to-
night at the grand, is beyond a doubt
the finest comedy written by that
popular actor and author Boucicault.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10
DO you WANT

the best,.-.refrigerator made? If 80,
don't buy before you have seen our
Self-Ventilators."
Do YOU WANT to enjoy cooking
these hot summer days? Get q
Monarch Vapor stove.
Do YOU WANT the best ice cream
freezer? Get the White Mountain.
For other seasonable goods as bath
tubs, fy-traps, fruit jars, milk shak-
rers, beer coolers, beer pumps, etc.,
cali on WAGNER & CHABOT'S.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10
STRANGERS IN THE CITY

should not fail to visit the Dia nOnd Pal
ace of l.. ROuvant 2S3 Commerce street
where the best articles can be obtained at
the lowest figures.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10

Uvalde county is moving for a fair
Of its own, with prospects of success.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-07-10
YOU CAN SECURE the BEST

of everything in the line of fine diamonds,
watches and jewelry at L. Rouvant'S
Diamond Palace. Prices reasonable.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
Sporting Notes.

May 10 is the time fixed for John
Collins benefit at the Detroit rink.
James Tray, the new manager of the
Ishpeming Baseball Club, has signed
seven men from the Jacksons.
The last monthly athletic exhibition
of the Detroit Athletic Club for the
season will be held at the club gymna-
sium tonight.
Over dozen entries have already
been secured for the slx-day, twelve
hour a dav walking match, (which
begins at the Detroit rink May 5. En-
tries can be made with K. O. Burgess,
20 Grand River-aye.
The new racing cutter which jamie
son, the Dublin distiller, is building,
and which may be sent over to race for
the American cup, will be christened
the Inerna. She will be launched in a
few days.
The Detroit team received an offer
yesterday to play at Terre Haute next
Sunday, but President Mills replied
with an emphatic no. The Detrolts
will not play ball on Sunday in Hoosier
towns or anywhere else while he has
anything to say about the club.
The pony team of the Detroit bowl
ing club-kerr, McCrea, Pratt, Genther
and Allardyce-defeated Zerner, Allen,
Gregory, Stellwagen and HIgham, the
pony team Of the Michigan club, last
night. IN three straight games. The
scores were: S62-725, 1874 and 74l-726.
Robert Wright received telegram
yesterday from Billy Madden, backer
of Jack McAuhff, champion light
weight who recently defeated Carroll,
asking for Wright's best terms for an
exhibition to be given here next Tues
day night by the well known fighter.
Wrights answer was that "Parson"
DAVIS and Peter Jackson had queered
Detroit by their recent fiasco, and that
travelling professionals are not in good
odor here. Only good combination
of athletes, who mean to give the pub
lie the worth of their money, can hope
for liberal patronage OF Detrolters.
Detroit Ne,cs.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
REDUCED RATES.
Ksxslsr nsnthly ssstisg sf the aichA-
xxa PAsse0ser Agssts sesteraHs.

The regular monthly meeting q ne
Michigan Railway ASSOCIATION Was held
IN the Morton Totunda yesterday. The
SESSION lasted al day long and
quantity of routine business Vas DIS
posed OF. The genIlement presentwSre
Sccre iary K. h. Downing. Of Detroit,
General Passenger Agent Ben. Fletcher, /,
Of the D., q. IL. & a., ". +. DAVIS, or
the Grand Trunk, ". A. Carpenter and
Z. Reekle, Of the D., L. & y, ". A.
Gayett, OF the {. & ". NJ, L. h. BECK :
lev, OF the c. ". 4 N, Geo. r. King, Of
the Mich gan Central. 4. G. Luce. q
the /. :. A NJ. ;. {. G. Lockwood, OF
the q. 4. 4 L., and ". c. Watson, OF
the b., :. ;. a A.
A one aud 0ne-third rate Mas tixed
for the eneampment OF the Michigan
Sons OF Veterans, al Lansing. June 80
10 July 5. No tourists rate sheet VIII
De issued by the Michigan ASSOCIATION
as heretofore, for the reason that a
tourists rate sheet will be issued by the
Central 1Tafhe Association about May
]. All roads holding membership ~
the Central 1rafhc Association Viii
ABIDE by this rate sheet. since the
adoption of an increased tariff IN
Michigan, liberal policy will probably
be adopted regarding reduced rates 10
conventions, etc.
John W. Taylor. general passenger
agent Of the Duluth, South Shore a
Atlantic, was elected member of the
association. The next meeting VIII be
held at Detroit IN month.
Among the railroad men IN the city
Yesterday was ". X. Busenbark, general
passenger ahd ticket agent of the Chi
cago, st. Paul q Kansas City road-the
Maple Leaf" line. Mr.. Busenbark
was resident OF Grand Rapids 10
years ago and during most of the time
since has been popular representative
OF the Michigan Central.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
LABoRsRs TO BE PAID.
ssaAEsx " esssii-s says tbs sssas Lac
heAs w ara Ns Ss<1 Rlstsa-

csAA1@f " essstt - SAYS AAS E~S1s LeA~
hs2s W iiE Ss GsasRlstsa-
SENATOR Messehus SAD yesterday th4t
ths 2hoEers ~ wh9m wages are due
from the Old Kent County Street Rail
Nay gould DC paid IN fall today znd
that the road soald soOa DC complsted.
He says that ne purchased the old road
and turned i over 70 the nes company,
subject u tie labor debts. Ar. Vessel
us says Il Is = fact that le holds over
200 "a time, of the labOring men ot the
Old company, which be bought OF the
men wnsn they needed the money.
The company yesterday made con
tract with the Aarkle engineering
works. OK Detroit, for a leo-horse
power Taylor engine. The power house
sill be located on the Ada road, near
the old Fsk farm. The new company :
contract with the Daft Electrical Com
pany calls for the completion OF the
line, 80 that electric ears can run over
It, by June /.
Sam h. Tlbbets was asked yesterday
whether ne was yet out OF the concern.
No. sir. said he; mot until the folks
pay me for my interest. have named
my Igure, and Just as soon as they put
down the cash will be out OF the deal.
Ia the meantime, | am sitting content
edly on my coat tails. And the
worthy sam smiled complacently.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
REID-FRENCH.
Hon. l.. v. NouIton's First Performances
of the Wedding Ceremony.

Hon. l. v Moulton's First ferform ancs
of the Wedding Ceremony.
DIR. Walter T.. Reid, well-known IN
this part OF the state as the esprit
Postmaster" and Mrs. Ella l.. French
were married last evening at the resld-
ence OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Misner, of Quarry-st.
The wedding was a strictly private
affair, aud Dr. Reds attorney, Frank
:. Donaldson, was the only guest pres
ent on de the family.
The marriage ceremony was solemn
zed by Hon. l.. V. Moulton, who WAS
some three years ago duly authorized
10 preach the gospel and solemniZc
marriage" by the Rockford, Mich,
ellglo-Philosophical Society, which, by
Us charter under the statutes, has the
power TO issue such commissions. Mr..
Moulton has long been a lecturer or
preacher 10 Splritualist congregations,
but the Reid-French marriage last
evening was the first at which he has
otficlated.
The motion for a new trial IN DR..
Reds case will probably come up for a
hearing IN the United States Court 3
week from next Thursday, when it is
expected Judge Jackson will SIT with
Judge Severens.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
THAT WATER WAY !
The Report Of the Board OF Engi-
Rssrs on the Survey
SEsT 10 TIE SENATE aTIISREQCESI
sssator stock bridgs's Resolution called
for 1.-THE Assist~Et secretAry 81
WAF Ala seass Ia a. Estl.
mate OF the Coax
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,ss.sssss 81 Ns.sssss-sss.As
WAsHrSGroS, April l7.-In response
% senator StOekbridge's resolution,
Assistant Secretary OF War Grant, to-
day sent TO the Senate the report OF the
Board OF Engineers on the survey Of
Grand river, between Grand Rapids and
Grand Haven, with an estimate OF the
cost Of maIntalng q channel deep
enough to accommodate the commerce
of the lakes. The board fnds that an
eight foot channel would be sufficient
and that. 10 obtain a navigable chan.
mel, would cost 100000. II is sug-
gested that il would DC more desirable,
and perhaps more economical, TO nm
prove the river by lock and draw, rather
than by dredging.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18

Lawrence p. Eidy. the lawyer aud
afternoon. waiting for a Cherry-st. car.
lie saw one coming dnally. and walked
abscutlv ont to the track. He waited
until tho tai end of the ear reached the
cr0ss-valS. when he grasped the dash
board AMI endesvored Co jump on.
Bat he 4 discovered tnat he couldn't got
nn that end f0r contrary % the usual
orier ~ things. tne closed platform
VAS on the rear end 0f the car, while
tne driver stood or the open platform
mi front. Mr. Eddy splsshed through
the mud for about half a block before
he succeeded in gett NJ aboard.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
Somewhat Premature.

To the Parliamentary Club.
/, was announced in the Democrat of
Yesterday that | was 10 drill the Parlia-
mentary Club at lie meeting this even
ing. The announcement Is little pre-
mature. Some time since | offered TO
meet with the club and assist them in
the pursuit of their parliamentary
studies. My offer was accepted and |
was notified that the secretary of the
club would call on me and complete ar
rangements. He has not done 80 as
yet. While snail be pleased to meet
the club some time in the near future,
PRIOR engagement Will prevent my
doing so this evening. ! trust that 10
inconvenience will arse from the mis-
understanding. LEWIS NJ. MILLER.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
General brown VIII Resign.

Brigadier General c. 5. Brown, of
Flint, who was chosen by Governor
Luce to succeed General I. c. Smith.
has given notice that he VIII resign at
the close of the encampment at GoguIc
Lake. next July. Col. Robinson. of
Detroit. is senior colonel Of the regi-
meut. but probably viii not be APP
pointed 20 head the brigade, on account
ot poor health. The many friends of
Col. IRISH. OF Kalamazoo, are talking
him for the position. In case he Is ap-
pointed. some Grand Rapids man viii
probably be appointed to the Office of
colonel
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18

To the Editor of the TELKoEAx-HKR.LD.

To the Editor OF the IELEGRAN-HERALD.
In mentioning the visit to the theater
last evening OF the Knights OF Pythias,
in honor of our esteemed brother, Clar-
ence Z. Holt, you spoke of the uni
formed rank" as Eureka Lodge, No.
p" In justice to Cowan Lodge, No. 50,
and Lille Lodge, No. 10, wish to cor
rect the error. Grand Rapids Division,
No. 8. uniformed rank, X. of p. is
made up of members of all three
lodges. The Division is separate
branch of the order. and has no con-
nection with any subordinate lodge;
except that, in order to become mem
her OF the uniformed rank. it is neces-
sary to take the three degrees and be- a
member in good standing of some SUBJ
ordinate lodge. Respectfully,
JAS. BAYNE,
Captain @. K. DIV, No. 6.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18

The case Of the OvashtanOng Boat
Club against Dennis L. Rogers has
been appealed from Justice West
falls court by defendant on
a verdict for plaintiff of
81 g. aud costs. $40. The amount Of
the Judgment for club dues winch
defendant has failed to pay. On the
hack Of hlll are several notes made by
the collector. on occasions when be has
called on Capt. Rogers. One says:
says he vii psy. but can't" and a
later note says, says he vii not pay. +"
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18

City Attorney Taylor and Hon. J. y.
Ransom have returned from Lansing.
phers they argued before the supreme
Court the appealed case of AdeimsT r.
Plumb against the citv, involving the
t,tle ~ the Crescent Park property
y. " Hvde represented the com
plsiuant III ERE csss. TIE citv w 80
rssa in ere superloF court. acd Ar
Taylor = cnu6de1t sssk tns dscas4oG q
tae .os-r ooaTt ~ be a5xzaaA
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
work Retarded

Work on the train shed at the Union
depot is somewhat retarded, owing TO
the failure of the stone men TO forward
stone for the east side piers. w. L.
Avery, one Of the contractors on the
piers, went 70 indianapolis yesterday,
and proposes TO hurry them. John :.
Farr, ihe other contractor. IS quite SICK
with erys pelas IN the eyes and face.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
WOOD ALCOHOL.
Dexter Noble & 20 are Rebuilding Theii
Plant

Henry II. Noble, of the firm of Dex-
ter. Noble q Co, of Elk Rapids, was IN
the city yesterday and will remain un-
I'll this evening. lie came to confer
with the c. & w. NJ. railway officials in
regard to the extension of that road
from Traverse City to Elk Rapids. The
citizens of that place are very anxious
10 have the road built as soon as posi-
BILE, and the right of way Is nearly set
tied. For snort distance the line Will
extend through lands belonging 10 the
q. K. d l., and Mr.. Noble will call upon
President Hughart today TO make ar
rangements with that company.
The firm Dexter, Noble & Co. lost by
fire, short time ago, the wood alcohol
works attached 10 their charcoal kilns.
Fearing that the present administration
might remove the tariff on grain al
cohol, the firm hesltated about rebuild
ing the plant, but advices from Wash
ington assured them that they would
be safe in so doing, and they have an
other still nearly completed, and II
will be running again IN SIX weeks.
The gases and smoke are conducted
from the kilns through a large system
of copper pipes, and these, being cooled
10y spray of water, the gases are con-
densed and the product of the still Is
wood alcohol, mixed with ascetic acid,
creosote and tar. The alcohol and
acid are separated from the heavier
products 10y dlstillation and then the
mixture is treated with lime, winch
neutralizcs the acid and is itself con-
verted into acetate of lime. The alco-
hol, which is worth about 50 cents a
gallon, is barrelled and shipped TO Buff
falo, where il is submitted to a further
purifying process, and 1t Is then placed
on the market.
The acetate of lime is used for max
ing white lead, and in fixing the colors
of certain dyes. Each cord of wood
will produce about two gallons of a!co-
hol.
The new still Will cost about sl0, 900,
and large force of men are at work
on the building.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18

n. Torrey, agent for theasphalt pave
nsut which has been on exhibition At
the city hal since last Tuesday week
toNed ND his specimens Yesterday. and
left with them Tor Detroit va Bay CITY.
at which latter place he w1ll stop over
dav OF tvo. He expresses hinsel Z
thoroughly satisfied With the result ~
hls exhibit here. a. be = confident
many converts have bccn made ~ the
ssrhalt sHstenl.
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18

BOX IS vas pulled by Dwight Row
and. Who trst discovered fire a. md
night lsst night in the harm Of George
II. Newell. corner Of fountain and
IniCn-sts. The barn. valued at $500
vas totally destroyed. The amount Of
insurance = not known. but probably
about 800. A COW aud a horse were
savec, but considerable loose property
wss destroyed. The origin ~ the FIRE
= unknown The houses IF Charles
Peeps. II. A. Formby and Mr. Newell
were bsd ~ sccrcned
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-18
FOR EIGHT HOURS.
Patiently Waiting and Hoping for
shorter Hours OF Labor.

The trades unions of this city are all
Of one mind on the ght-hour question,
and are, each aud ]. well organized
bodies They are extremely anxious to
see the Inauguration of the elght-hour
ystcm in tins city. but will make no
organized movement ia that direction.
lnc strikes in other states are being
watched With intense interest. but the
work ugmcu Of Grand Rapids have
given tle situation long aud careful
consideration. They are confident that
the system lS sure to come, iust as the
ten-bour system dd. aud they are
sensible enough not tO try 20 enforce II
ugioro the time IS rlpe for 10.
so demonstration VIII DO made on
May /. but the men viii 90 90 work as
usual fulI Of the hope that both em-
uiovers and employees VIII soon come
81 view the matter alike.