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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
KILLED BY BURGLARS
A Maryland Lady Shot Dead in
Her Bed.
HER HUSBAND BADLY WOUNDED.


But, Though Suffering from the
Assault. He Engages in Hand to
ua,a Cona,o. ,,.,,,, ,ho nr.u
80
ders, who Finally Escape - HIS
Arm Broken in the Struggle.
CoLohA, Mo-, April l4.-Early yester-
day morning horrible murder was COM
mitted at the pretty home of ]. Gram
.-;,,a p,-,..s, - Ds....,- -. = ~.
1r,.a;Il ,,,,,,,t,, a. a,.,..,- A.. p,.,,
Nl -
Mus was a"aheneu iroih " sounu SieeP
by noise in the direction OF the bureau
In her bed room. She listened and
heard enopgb IN satisfy her that some
-, -,5 IT,, 80,
Nning was wrone' anu then peerilg inoo
Ee darkness she saw the FAINT outlines
two men; She screamed, awakening
husband, who was lying beside her.
~ soon as she did this one Of the ruff
nans approached her bedside, and plac-
Ing revolver close TO her head, fired:
HE ball entered the brain close behind
the lett ear,
The Husband Wounded.
The husband by this time had raised
himself to sitting position in his bed,
and was shot Mt by the other burglar,
the ball from his revolver taking effect
IN Mr.. Richards left groin. Mr.. Rich
ards snatched revolver from under his
pillow and fired three shots, without
effect.
Meanwhile the wife lay in an uncon-
sciotts and dying condition on the bed,
her life blood pouring from the large
gaping wound, but she fingered on until
about o'clock in the morning vixen she
battling with the Rurg,,rs.
NJ R;cbords thorrh shot II c,;+;-
r.I n,,nnar lsa,ad e1 frer, bic i Sad tbon@h
Sast yaai,enin@ FROM tha s'iS Ioss Do of hl"oa
a,d ,,,sh,d ,,,so,, i,;s ,,.;ta,s ,,s,,,.d.,,s
AZ tba Ton pf tba stai,syav iea d;ns, ;,,+o
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Exhibit Of Tenncssee's RESOURCES.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April IA
call has been issued for public mass
meeting signed by President Fort, Of
the chamber of commerce; President
Shipp, of the board of trade and County
Judge Hugh Whiteside, to be held this
evening in the interest of raising fund
for an exhibit of the resources of this
section at the Worlds fair.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

BALTIMORE, April 14.-The Rev. R.
Semple Rowe formally severed his CON
nection Sunday with the congregation of
Washington Street Methodist Protestant
church. His pastorate lasted nine years
and was the longest ever held in this
city by preacher of his denomination.
Mr.. Rowe was transferred to the church
at Newmarket, Baltimore county, on
the line of the Northern Central railway,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

CHICAGO, April 14.-Seven detectives
were routed by woman Saturday,
With a revolver she twice drove the men
from her premises. She is Mrs. M. B.
Stratton and lives in fat on North
Clark street. Her landlord sent the de-
tectives to eject her, but she seized re-
yolver, and, pointing it at the astonished
detectives, exclaimed: "If you don't
leave I'll shoot" They left, but returned,
and on being again threatened flew down
session.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

BOWERS STATION, Pa, April 1.-two
men were injured by the falling of an
immense rock in the stone quarry of the
Clymer Iron company at this place.
Leonard Flicker sustained serious in
jury to his spine and was crushed about
the hips. Wilson Kercher had one arm
and one leg cut and bruised.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.


GUTTESBERa, N. j., April 14.-First race, 81
milc-Defendant, /; Chapman, 2; Fitzroy, q
Time, 1.0iA.
Second race, " mile-Derango. /; Major
Thornton, 2; Grapeshot, g. Time, llS4.
Third race, So furlonss-E Endurer, /; Auto
crat, 2; Sorvia, D. Time, l23I3.
Fourth race, A milc-War Duke, /; Spondall,
2; Josephine, 3. Time, 1.lsl4.
Fifth race, II miles-Royer, l; The Forum, 2;
Bohemian, .. Time, 2.l24.
Sixth race, "a mllo-sir Rae, l; Silent, 9;
Anomaly, 3, Time, 1.32H
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

SALISBURY, Del, April 14.-The Sails
bury City Passenger Railway company
has been incorporated with James Perry
as president; o. @. Waller, vice presi-
dent; L, e. Williams, secretary, and
". II. McConkey, treasurer, and asks
the Salisbury city council for permits
SION to lay tracks. The council Is con-
sidering the application.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

WESTMINSTER, Md, April AT. FL.
Adams, of Uniontown district, has no.
ticed an oil substance in tho ground on
his farm, which is creating considerable
excitement in the neighborhood. A test
will be made shortly to determine the
nature of the substance, which he thinks
resembles coal oil OF petroleum.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
The Lutherans in Russia.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Rev. L.
Mueller, native of st. Petersburg, de-
aivered a lecture last night on the perse-
''cution of Lutherans in Russia. The
speaker gave historic review of Luther
anism In Russia, beginning with the alb
Isorption Of the Baltic provinces by Peter
1.-The Great, in 1921.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Eva Is In PhiIadeIpbia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 14.-Mrs. Eva
Mann-Hamilton arrived at Broad Street
station yesterday afternoon on the At
lantic express from the west. She was
not observed by the people in the rail-
way depot and soon disappeared in the
throng.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

BOSTON, April 14.-Hiram w. Blanch-
ard, the abolitionist, died at his home in
Neponset, Mass, early yesterday morn
ing, aged so. He was enthusiastic in
the anti-slavery cause, and was init
mately associated with Garrison, Phil
lips and the other leaders of that move
mant
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

BALTIMORE, April 14.-Michael Shee-
han and Peter Dignan, local prize fighters,
had bare fist fight to finish early Sun
day morning in Anne Arundel county.
The purse was $l00 and gate receipts
from 800 persons. The men weighed i41
pounds each. Marquis of Queensbury
rules governed. Dignan was knocked
out in the fourth round.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Anna Again Heard From.

New YORK, April 14.-Anna Dickin-
son meets the statements of her sister
Susan with denial as sweeping and ener-
getic as Susan's own reply to the first al
Legations in the remarkable issue between
them. At Goshen she took up each ut
terance that has appeared in print from
her sister, and either fatty contradicted
II or declared 1t to be perversion Of the
facts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Rev. j. II. Campbelrs Case.

New CASTLE, Del, April 14.-The
New Castle Presbytery will hold its
stated spring meeting at Delaware City
on April 81, when action may be taken
in the case against Rev. j. R. Campbell,
OF Sussex county, who is charged with
securing divorce by questionable
methods for the alleged purpose of again
marrying. The second marriage oc-
CURED comparatively soon after the di.
vorce was granted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Double Tragedy in maryland.

LANCASTER. Pa. April IA terrible
Eaurder occurred in Cecil county, Mk,
near the Lancaster county, Pa, line
early yesterday morning. Granville
Richards and his wife were aroused by
The presence of two men in their room.
On Mrs. Richards arising she was shot
in the neck, and Mr.. Richards, on going
to her rescue, was shot twice in the
stomach. Both will die. The two muir
ders escaped.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

NEw YORK, April l3. = State and western
flour in moderate demand, firm; low extras,
$3.556D4-25; city mills, S5Qb5.00; city mills pat
ents, S5.3Jd6.
Wheat-No 2 red firm, 1AGlsso. higher. for
eigners buying on cable crop news, fairly ac-
tive; May, sl.1iIfGl.1514 June, Sil2ySGlI. .1sss;
July, s1.i00l los; August, s1.o5N9 .O0Is; Sep
tember, slOSDl0594; December, si06Is9l.07;
May, 1902, S1.093slll.0o34.
Barley-Dull and firm; western. s019oc Ca
madam, SS19,c.
Corn-No. 2 strong, 10lJ4c. up; dull; No. Q,
5S1f079l6c.; steamer mixed, TsI&los0c.
oats-No. quiet and firm; state, 5sI6e68c.;
western, 57o6ee
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

HAGERsTowN, Nd, April 14.-Articles
Of incorporation have been granted to
the Southern Peach Growers association
by Judge Alvey. This association has
been organized by number of the prom
{inent peach growers in the vicinity Of
FEdgemont, and it will engage in the
business of buying and selling peach
land. peach crops, etc. Its capital stock
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

DOVER, Del, April 14.-The several
Methodist churches In this section,
which were locked up by trustees be-
cause the congregations protested
against the ministers sent them, all re-
manned closed Sunday and the trustees
declare that the fight is on to stay, and
they will fight Presiding Elder j. A. B.
Wilson until the next conference gives
them relief.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

TRENTON, April IA. - New Jersey
women of revolutionary ancestry will
meet Mrs. Flora Adams Darling, vice
president general Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution, at Morristown to-
morrow to organize New Jersey chap.
ter of the society.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

READING, Pa, April 14.-The attor-
neys for ex-County Treasurer David w.
Mogel have filed exceptions to the re-
port Of the county auditors, who sur
charged him with over g., 900, alleged to
have been irregularly expended by the
prison inspectors and directors Of the
poor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Was Drowned in the Mediterranean

NEw York, April 14.-The bo!y of
Charles G.. Davis, the cashier of the
Columbia National bank of Boston, who
was drowned when the Utopia went
down in the Mediterranean sea on March
49,. was brought here yesterday. The
body was found by divers and will be
sent to Boston,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

LONDON, April 14.--A sensation has
been caused in social circle Throughout
England by the fact that a warrant has
been issued for the arrest of Capt. Ed
mtnd Hope verney, member of parlia-
ment for North Bucknghamshire. Capt.
verney is charged with procuring girl
for immoral purposes. The offense was
committed last autumn, Copt. Verney
giving the name Of Wilson. Verney has
fed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, April 14.-An elegant
brick barn and stable, costing $S 600, on
the farm of Adam Finkbine, in Anne
Arundel county, was destroyed by fire.
Several valuable cattle persisted in the
flames. The loss is only partly covered
by insurance.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

LAUREL, Md, April 14.-Professor H.
G. Schooly, for the past five years prin-
cipal of the public school of this place,
died at the home of his mother, near
Highland, Howard county, of consump-
hon, after an illness of nearly six weeks.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Burned in the Family's Absence.

PHn4LIPsBURa, N. j., April 14.-Bert
NWilkinson and family left their home at
Columbia, Warren county, N. j., on
Saturday night to visit friends. Early
yesterday morning their house caught
ire and was destroyed, together with
three other houses adjoining and unoc-
cuuied.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

DoYLEsTowN, Pa, April 14.-Rev. G.
A. Hare, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, has resigned the pastorate and
the resignation was accepted at meet
ing of the church. Mr.. Hare has ac-
cepted call to the McKeesport Baptist
church
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

CHICAGO, April 14.--At $50 p. m. the
election commissioners resumed the Of
fetal canvass of the votes cast in the re-
cent municipal election. The Fifth and
Sixth wards were completed and the
board adjourned for the day.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

ST. LOUIS, April 14.-The Rev. Father
Sherman, son OF the late Gen. Sherman,
Aas boon placed in charge, temporarily,
III %. lichaels parish, in this city In
3Iace pf Father Eustace, who is seriously
I. he preached his first sermon Sum
Way morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

Y Representative spinoIa Dead.
WAsHIsGToN, April 14.-Represent-
htiye Francis B. Spinola, of New York,
at 1I80 this morning.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

OsAGE CITY, Kan, April 14.--John
Carroll, coal miner, committed suicide
Sunday morning. He placed dynamite
cartridge in his mouth and Lit the fuse
with match. The explosion blew off
his haad
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
THE MARKETS.
Quotations f'om the Philadelphia


and New York Exchanges.
PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-THE market was
steady. There was no feature and the market
was less active than before. Pennsylvania
was dull and firm. Lchigh Valley and LeAigh
Navigation were steady. Reading declined
slightly, but the preference income bonds were
firm.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14
Mitchell & Bash,
PIG MARKET STREET.
bcfonichjn0 prieoe fny EIoworc

Astonishing Prices for Flowers.
Wehavepurchas-
ed a large lot of
Flowers from a man
ufacturer which we
will sell at one-half
their value.
AT 3OC
We selln a fine
French f | ow Q r
worth 75c.
AT 42C
A much fl ne r
Flower in all colors,
worth SIC.
AT 40C
A very fine French
Flower, all colors.
Never sold for less
than $1.00.
AT 29C
We sell an extra
fine imported Rose,
3 in bunch, all col
ors. Sold elsewhere
at 75c.
TRIMMED HATS.
We are showing
this S g a s O n the
most extensive line of
Trimmed hats since we are
in Wilmington.
We have to-day in our
store over 5 0 O
Trimmed H a t s.
ranging in prices
from $3.50 to $40.
Visit us if you want
to see some of the
most exquisite sty-
les, including all the
extreme novelties of
the season.
LACE FLOUNCINGS.
We have a fill
line of Lace Flounc.
ing for dresses.
We sell a nice
Polka-dot for 29c /;
worth much more.
At 48c we sell a
fancy figure 44-inch
wide; W oul d b Q
cheap at zoe.
At CSC we sell an
all silk satin stripe,
Al inch wide, worth
$1.25.
We have these
goods in better quail
ity at .25, 81. so,
So and upwards.
Tt is to your interestto buy
of us, as we are headquarters.
Millinery, Ribbons, Hos.
iery, Gloves, Notions, Cor.
sets, Laces, Hamburgs.
We shall be very much
pleased ia receive a call from
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

IN 1t costs less
THE t 20 cl t h Q
END yourself if at
the start you
-) buy good,
reliable C | o t h i n g
aCheap" clothing is to
be Stunned, because
good tit,good workman
ship and good manerial,
the essential qualities of
reliable clothing, are
wanting. Reliability
is the principle on
which we have built q
= business of which we
are proud. Have you
seen our Spring stock ?
Spring overcoats and
suits for men, youths
, and boys, are here in a
variety seldom seen.
This weather, no doubt,
makes you feel that
spring clothing is a
necessity. If you are
in need of anything in
the clothing line a visit
to our establishment
will repay you.
JAS. L. MULLIN & Son,
Tailors, 9th & Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-14

Eggs-Quiet, steady; state and Pcndsylva-
mia, l5c.; southwestern. lt49l5c.; Western, ,l5c.s
southern. 131f0lbc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-11
MORE VESSELS FOR BEHRING SEA.
PREPARATIONS OF THIS GOVERNMENT FOR
CLOSE SEASON.

PREPARATIONS OF THIS GONERNMENT FUR y
CLOSE SEASON.
washington, June l0.-The Government is actively
engaged in preparations TO carry out the plan for
close season in Behrng this year. Is understood
that the force of cutters in those waters
Is TO be supplemented by one or more Naval vessels at
the earliest possible moment The necessary orders
had not been sent out from the Navy Department up TO
the close Of business hours, and the detail officers will
not discuss the future movements of the Department.
but there is to believe that the orders Will not
be long delayed There four vessels at Mare Island
CAL ready for sea- They the ThetiS, the Marion,
the Mohcan and the The first OF these is specially
fitted for service in northern waters but has no armac
ment beyond a few small machine guns, While the
others carry the usual Naval armament for vessels OF
their class The British menofwar available for SER
vice in Alaskan waters few in number. so far as
Is known here there not more than three near
Esqumaut as the larger part of the Pacific squadron
was sent to Chill some months ago and has not yet re-
turned.
The British Government, il is known, wishes the
agreement TO be strictly observed. proposition was
made by Minister Pauncefote that authority be gwen
the British Government to station an agent on the
Seal Islands to make sure that the North American
Commercial Company does not kill more than the Iooo
seal fixed in the agreement Put this ground, the
reouest was promptly denied by the President VINO
felt that it was reflection the good faith OF THIS
Government that could not be permitted For another
reason. however, he fit to allow the British agent
TO visit the seal islands, and that was In order that nc
might see for himself and report to his Government,
for lis guidance in the arbitration, the actual state OF
the seal fisheries A.,
By the agreement TO maintain close season. tie
Tinted states suffers loss of more than Soooooo
which would be the If the full number OF seal
skins were 10 be taken this year by the Commercial
Company This company also suffers heavily through
tbo suspension. and meanwhile the poachers are DC
iieved to be taking large numbers OF skins ana Ms
the fer seals while they at sea In search OF 1000
for hpir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-11
MINISTER poRTER's LEAVE.

Washington, June 10-It is denied positively NJ inc
State Department that Mr.. Porter, American Minister
TO Italy, has been recalled Some ume Deioic '"o
New Orleans episode Minister Porter secured leave OIL
absence but DELAYED his departure from Rome on ac-
count Of the negotiations resulting from that arar.
lie has now been constantly duty in Rome for con-
siderab more than year, which Is not usual IN tio
Ministerial service. II Is stated that he VIII not ea'e
Europe but nevertheless there is reason to believe
that his leave OF absence from Rome will be SO nde
mite in its terms 10 warrant him in delaying his
return TO his post, unless some step has been taken
by the Italian Government looking 70 the return OF its
Minister TO the United states So far this Govern
ment knows, Baron Fava was not recalled but simply
received an indefinite leave Of absence. This Is pre-.
clsely the state of affairs which existed between the
United states and Austria, when this country refraned
for a time from sending Minister 20 Austria 70 re
place Mr. Kelly, whom the Austrian Government had
refused to receive OF course the officials OF the sate
MITIGATION is 70 be given TO Minister Porers absence
from Rome. but there are diplomatic reasons why TINS
state OF affairs should exist without Official state
ment OF tho reasons, which must be left TO Implication
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-11
POSTAL CARS on STREET RAILWAYS.
A PosTMASTERs PLAN FOR FACILITATING NAIL
DELIVERY In LARGE Giles

DELIVERY IN LARGE CITIES.
Washington, June 10 tspeciaD.-The Postmaster
General IS much interested in scheme OF Postmaster
Harlow OF ST. Louis. who is nov In washington at tho
meeting Of the commission 10 examine models Of house
Ietterboxes Mr.. Harlow's plan Is to iachhts'e the
collection and delivery OF mail in large elites by the In
PRODUCTION of a system much like that OF the railway
mail service. In studying the methods Of wagon dis
trbution and collection I'm Berlin, II occurred To a
Harlow that this valuable service could be mnch QUICK
enel and otherwise improved by utilizing the stree'f@
system OF St. Louis and attaching small postal car 70
some Of the cable trains. This miniature railway
postal car 10 speak, could make hall dozen 1ps
day without the slightest Interference Win t"e rsu
lar schedule time OF the roads. In place Of the FIX
arge snbstations thirty or forty small stations could
he conveniently established upon lines In drug o.
hook stores The bulk Of the mall for Distribution
could be assorted for the different substauons before j.
left the postofice, and AL tile distribution necessary
would consist merely in classifying the mai oeposea
in the car while In transit Inc leter ea
riers would proceed from these sub-stauoh' a.
rectly to their respective routes without the pres
ont loss Of tme In st. Louis this item alone
wond save from thirty TO one hundred hours
dav or $4,000 10 $4,000 annually. To TINS would
have 10 be added the saving Of time IN the hahdihs
of drop letters at the central Office as nearly an %
these would be mailed either az the suOs'auons OF
directly on the cars, where they cOuld De cace"e"'
distributed and delivered TO the proper s8uoh' io'
immediate delivery. All collections woud De turned
into substatons, and from these points sen, uirccuy
10 the station nearest 10 the pcstoaee. The postal
ears would run on schedule time so that business
men could time their letters closely.
The directors OF the most important Streetcar nhes
in 81 Louis consider this scheme practicable, and VIII
operate and maintain postal cars for not more than
81 500 a car annually, while the equipment OF OLD
style cars Of the bobta pattern could be accomplished
of the present sys stem would be small compared Win
| the uuicls service and the vastly increased postal
facilities thus placed within easy reach oi pqDa.
patronage. Various plans Of Stieetcars nave D,c.
Considered by ether pOstmasters In large cities ald u
Is the intention OF the PostmasterGeneal IN IN, a.
in other questions OF postal reform, 10 eater tne Ge
information and opinions and organize deIhte pilu
of operation perhaps by means Of a commission ~
I'm the case OF house leterboxes, pneumatic tuOe'' &C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-11
ROANOKE COLLEGE EXERCISES.
HoNoRs CONFERRED

Salem. Va June 10.-The commencement exercises
If Roanoke College closed to-day The graduates ad-
Ar.sses were as follows: John Blair Morton, Virginia,
latin salu,atory Peter Benjamin Stckey. Virginia,
progress of the AngloSaxon in England; Sidney
Calhoun BalIantine, South Carolina, The Alliance
Movement: John Thomas IIuddle. Virginia, " Ire
lands Grievance; Robert Marvin Kelly. Texas. The
culture Demanded at The Present Time; William
Meade Dunwell, Virginia. "Wars of the Future ;
Charles Edward Keedy. Maryland, vaedctory. The
Junior prize scholarship In English language ana
literature was given to Edward victor cox OF Nor'h
Cs~o,Ina the faculty medal in Greek to Herbert
Melov smith. of North Carolina and the medal IN
oratory 10 Charles Edward Keedy, of Maryland AS
sistant Professor wythe F. Morehead, who Is now a.
the University of Lepsc. was elected professor u
English Ian yuage and literature