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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30
HOW PHRASES ORIGINATED.
Curious Expressions That Have Become
Household words.

Curious Expressions That Have Become
Household Words.
The origin of the phrase, "I cant see
it," is traced to Lord Nelson, who at
the battle of Copenhagen was told that
a signal was given to cease firing and
the direction pointed opt to him. seiz-
ing telescope he applied it to his blind
eye and exclaimed II can't see it."
Hauling over the Goals" dates six or
seven centuries back, when feudal
barons often used harsh methods of ex.
tracing gold from the rich Jews by
suspending their victims above slow
fires until they paid ransoms or died.
There was scene of this sort in "Ivan-
hoe," in which the Front de Boeuf en-
deavors to eXtort money from Isaac of
York, father of Rebecca.
The term "blue stocking was origi-
nally used in Venice about the year 14Oo
to designate literary classes by colors.
In Mills History of Chivalry" we are
told that members of the various acade-
mics were distinguished by the color of
their stockings, blue being the prevail
ing color. The application of the term
to women originated with Miss Hannah
More's admirable description of a
"Blue Stocking club" in her ''Bas Bleu." )"
Corporations have no souls" is a
much older expression than most peo-
pie imagine. 1t originated with Sir
Edward Coke, who, in the sixteenth
century, was considered one of the best
legal writers of the age. He says in
one OF his treatises: Corporations can
not commit trespess, nor be outlawed,
nor excommunicated, for they have no
souls"
The phrase ST acknowledge the
corn" originated with slave He was
charged with stealing corn found in his
possession. Having a sack with him he
was also charged with stealing that.
His reply was: "No, sar; knowledge
de corn, but 1 amt gwine to knowl-
edge to de sack"
ANY color so it's red" originated
among the class of characters called
Jalleys in the local drama. One of
them being on committee appointed
to procure new fire engine was asked
what color the company desired the APP
paratus painted. He replied: why,
Hly SOlOl SO IL > Teu
Drowning the miller" originated
from the following fact: If the mill
stream below the mill is damned or
stopped the water is pounded back and
the mill becomes what the millers call
tailed" There is too much water, the
mill will not work and the miller is
said to be drowned out" Hence when
too much of any one article is put into
mixture it is called drowning the
miller"
'Better late than never" was used
over three hundred years ago by
Thomas Tucker in his Give Hundred
Points of Good Husbandry." Later on
Bunyan used it in his "Pilgrims Prog
ress."
Not few of the phrases in use at
this day originated with Lyly and are
found in his Euphues, popular book
published in 1880. Among them might
be mentioned caught mapping" "a
crooked stick or none," "brown study"
catching birds by putting salt on their
tails" etc.
When people do not particularly like
each other it is sometimes said 'there
is no love lost between them" The
phrase occurs in the old ballad, THE
Babes of the Wood" and in a tale of the
days of Shakespeare entitled mont
chensey. Chicago News.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30
slot PhotoerapIv

"Pop-eye portraits" is what one wag
calls the photographs that ere taken by
dropping nickel in The slot of one of
the new picture mills, The customer
drops in his nickel aud regards with a
tender smile the fair maiden who opev-
ates the machine He fatters himself
that his picture viii be what the ladies'
call sweet. But fizz! goes the flash
light and ont pop his eyes. 1t can not
be helped unless you wear blue glasses.
IN. Y. sur
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30

up, in the same way you've done for
Hary's."
The two children here flew into each
others arms, and clasped each other in
a long embrace of subdued joy, while
Judge Reynolds shook and swayed with
uncontrolled emotion. He and his lit
tie daughter were that night the guests
of Col. Wallace.
The following day the remains of
Harry Reynolds were placed in cas-
ket and started north with Judge Rey-
nolds and Col. Wallace accompanying
them. The children sat with arms en-.
twined during most of the journey.
Three days later, Col. Wallace, in gray
regimentals, gave the command "Fire"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30

Savings banks are now all the rage,
and the inventors of novelties are vie
ing with each other in making unique
things in this direction, says an ex-
change. The latest device in this line is
safe made Of glass. AS its contents
are always visible it cannot be pilfercd
without detection, while the character
of the material of which it is made is
proof against the whim of the owner in
the matter OF emptying it. 1t is claimed
that the bank will encourage saving
habits, while it is "A neat and attractive
ornament.-N. Y. Continent.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30

to the company of union soldiers as
they fired the military salute over the
last grave Of Harry Reynolds.
Three days still later, Charley Wal
lace was laid in his new grave at Bar.
rett Cora wrote a description of the
funeral to Lila, who said, as she fin.
ished the letter:
HE got home to Tennessee at last"
Mrs j. Byrde, in American Rural
Homo.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30
A Family An4ir.

Rich uncle - You might as well stop
Incoming about Miss Beauty. She
hasn't been in love with you after all.
She's been after the money she thought
you would inherit from me.
Nephew - linpossiblc Why do you
think SO?
Rich uncle-I have proposed to her
myself and been accepted. N. Y
Weekly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30

right. Ef wuz you
Wouldn't car much either way;
But when you know you're goin' to leave
Some one behind to fret m grieve
M live lonely widdal"
He had her pietur'-jes' girl
A pleasant young thing-well enough,
But Andy lowed she were the pearl;
The best, tip.topest kind Of stufi
8e used to look m look N smile
N say: "Old boy she amt the style
Now, is she, fer widdai"
IN my got that pictur' yet.
KEEP 1t kinder for his sake
When fetched home his things m met
His folks 'n'-her. Ihed to break
The news, m mighty hard to do,
Seein' I'd brung poor Andy, too,
Home to his little widda.
Hard work. tell ye, boys, that's sol
IN sakes ye'd oughter heard her cryi
BE good N glad you didn't though;
But-well she Gained down by m by
IN then L he'd to tell about
Ees' how the whole blame scrape come out,
To that tnquirin' widda.
m so on Decoration day
git his grave up extra fine.
@5r-Car'l line does. hev to stay
Most of the time in marchin' line
A-alin' here, salutin' there
Us vetterrs got to do our share
Fer every soldiers widda.
qsdt Andy, poor old boy his grave
We tend to that, or-Carline does;
m then Of course, she likes to have
Her little quiet cry, becuz-
Well, jes becuz-'twixt you n me
us On'y nnturn1-fOr you
married Andy's widda.
N so it's kinder comforting
When Decoration day comes round
with the rememberios it bring
or them old comrades underground,
Et's really comforting to drink
Poor Andy's health 'n'-well, 10 think
Ills wife ainp left widda.
Madeline S. Bridges in judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30
ON SOLDIERS GRAVES.
IN Pathetic Story Of Two Kind
Little Girl Decorators.

AXE me back to
mother" S aid
the pallid lips
of a bronzed
young face, as
it gaz e d b e
seechingly from
one to another
of the bystand-
ers. "Take me
back to old Ten
nessee," "and the
entreaty in face
and form moved
t he pc lie
a b ou h m
STRANGELY. al
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-30
ANDY'S WIDDA.

Il allus fix his grave
up good,
Car'line m me-
at least she
does.
Poor Andyi When
he fell 1 stood
Right by him-so
AS IL 1t wuz
Me h ere - hi IN
there. I broke
his fall
With a quick grab,
but that wuz
all
He left his wife o
widda.
M that wuz what
he dreaded, too.
From frs to las,
He used to say;
HOhl yOu'ra ali
The record-union., 1891-10-20
TWO YEARS APIECE.
Five Convicted Criminals Appear Be-
fore Judge CatIin.
Four are Sentenced-P. F. Schell VIII
Endeayor to Get a
New Trial.

Yesterday was sentence day in Superior
Judge Catlin's court.
Five individuals who were convicted of
crime last week were in the dock looking
sad and anxious, and hoping that the
Judges digestion was good so that he
would be in a merciful mood.
Thomas, alias Harry Lynch, who
pleaded guilty to charge of burglary,
was ordered to stand up. He is the
young man who broke into the apart
ments of Albert Rogers, barber living
at Third and X streets, and stole the tom
sorialists Sunday clothes, afterward
pawning them for So.
w. M. Sims asked the court to be
merciful, and to consider Lynch's previ-
Gus good character. Judge Catlin looked
the young man all over and then imposed
a sentence Of two years. Imprisonment at
Folsom.
John Murphy and J. J. Keller were
next on the list, and they, too, pleaded
for mercy. Both assured the court that
they had previously borne good charac-
ters and would reform immediately
They claimed that they were drunk when
they robbed a drunken man on X street
last month.
Each was given two years at Folsom.
Sam Brown, the young footpad who
was convicted of robbing switchman
Shields while the latter was asleep on a
doorstep at Front and I streets, was also
sentenced to two years Imprisonment at
Folsom.
+. L. Schell, the upholsterer who was
CONVICTED last week of having stolen a
gold watch and chain from the room of a
man named Quinn in the Clunie build
ing, was also called up for sentence.
Schells attorneys, however, asked that
the passing Of sentence be postponed as
they desired to move for new trial for
their client. They will strive to convince
Judge Catlin that he misdirected the Jury
in matters of law; that he erred in de-
ciding questions oflaw during the course
of the trial; that the verdict of the Jury
was contrary to law and was not sus-
tanned by the evidence.
Judge Catlin postponed the hearing of
the motion until next Monday.
Later in the afternoon Deputy Sheriff
Newbert took the four sentenced crimi-
nails to Warden Aull's resort.
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Farmers Alliance Delegates.

Those who have been selected to repre-
sent the Farmers Alliance Of this county
at the State Convention, which meets in
Los Angeles on Thursday, are: j. E.
Camp, Perkins; a. A. Krull, Sacramento:
L. NJ. Landsborough, Florin; j. +. Cross,
Antelope; John Rooney, Perkins; ". M.
Reid, tlorin; Mrs. G.. H. Kerr, Elk
Grove; Mrs. a. A. Krull, Sacramento; !.
Z. Manlove, Perkins; J. Heintz, Ante
lope; Mrs. L. NJ. Landsborough, Florin;
Mrs. j. &. Camp, Perkins; Mrs. w. NJ.
Reid, Florin; Edward Reilly, Arno; G..
a. Jenkins, Sacramento; Joseph Routier,
Routier; J. x. Houston, Franklin; Mrs.
G. E. Johnson, Florin; 4. B. Burns,
Sacramento; y. Yost, Routier.
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Renl Estate Transfars.
The following real estate transfers hav
been recorded since our last renort:

The following real estate transfers have
been recorded since our last report:
Arthur D. Fenton to John +, FentGn-
Lots ), 4, ., g, Z and in block 3 OF Oak
Park and east half of lot and west halt
OF lot ,, T and Y, Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets; grant.
E. Ii. Taft and Q. Livermore, executors
of estate of Frederick Zeile, deceased. to
Ernest A. Denicke-l,0 ,064 acres on Andrus
Island, in townships and 4 north, range
3 east; $3l, $40.
Phillip and Mary Waggoner to Jefier-
son Armstrong acres in section IS.
township north, range east; Sl0
Jefferson Armstrong to Julia Arm
strong-12l acres in section %, township
north, range east; $40.
Daniel Murphy to Mary Murphy
South half of lot s, O and P, Tenth and
Eleventh streets, as her separate property;
love and affection.
Orangevale Colonization Company to
w. r. Strong Company-Tracts 207 and
233 of Orangevale Colony; 81.
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THEY ENJOYED IT
A Southern Editor Who Went On the
Excursion.


Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Marshall, the
former editor and the latter publisher of
the East Los Angeles Citizen, were
among those who enjoyed the recent ex-
cursion of the California Press Associa-
ton to Mount Shasta. From two
column account of the trip we clip the
following pointed paragraph:
We never went on a trip that has
caused us more genuine satisfaction, and
which was the means of giving us more
information. 1t is grand country, and
we are glad that it is a portion Of this
great State. We saw the evidences
Of what the country had been
before the advent of the Southern Pacific
Railroad and we now see in it country
that is prosperous, and one that will help
to uphold the fair name of our glorious
State. When the people learn the value
OF rrigation-judicious irrigation
Will get some energy about themselves,
we expect to see this section go ahead at a
rate trueiy astonishing.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
POLICE COURT.
n Garroter Pleads Guilty to Petit Lar
ceny-Mrs. Miller's Case.

a Garroter Pleads Guilty to Petit Lar
ceny-Mrs. Miller's Case.
Mrs. Mary Miller, the notorious peace
disturber, appeared in the Police Court
yesterday for sentence, having been con-
victed of being common drunkard.
Judge Cravens reviewed the case, and or
dered her imprisoned in the County Jail
for period of six months.
Yep Fay and All Young, two China
men arrested by Sanitary Inspector Starr
for violating the health ordinance, were
found guilty and ordered to appear to-
day for sentence.
James Spade was fined $40 for drunken
ness, and Jerry o'Leary, Fred Welch
and Francis Lawrence were taxed S.
each.
Mike Farley, the young man who
jumped his bail on September 9th, and
did not appear to answer to a charge of
disturbing the peace, was in the dock.
having been captured through the per-
sistent efforts OF the police. His case
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Weather Notes.

The Weather Bureaus reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures yes
terday were SO and 500, with light va
riable winds and partly clouded sky,
due no doubt TO the fog from the ocean
being blown inland and forming clouds
in the atmosphere. The barometer is
above thirty inches all over the Pacific
Coast, and no storm appears to be ap-
preaching from the ocean.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday were 72' and 5lo,
and one year ago to-day To and $50.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
Fine Furniture at Auctlon.

To-day, commencing at 1920 A. NJ, D.
j. Simmons & Co. will sell at auction, at
go L street, all the elegant furniture con-
tanned therein, consisting of parlor, bed
room, dining-room, kitchen and hall ar
ticles.
The list includes four parlor sets. rose
wood piano, fine mirrors, tables, engrav-
ings, carpets, etc. Also, fifteen bedroom
sets of walnut, ash. maple and other
woods, mattresses and bedding.
All the furniture, carpets, etc, of the
choicest designs and best quality.
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A Pioneer stage Drixor

Charles Watson arrived at Folsom
few days ago, and viii reside there. Mr..
Watson is one of the pioneer stage drivers
of the State, and is acquainted with all
the old timers. He has a big store of
"reminiscences of early times. Over
thirty years ago he drove stages out of
Folsom. At the present time he is in
feeble health
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VIII Protect uerself.

AT a recent meeting of the Yofo County
Supervisors such action was taken in re-
gard to strengthening the levees OIL the
west side of the river that one of the
Woodland papers remarked that, Wash
ington may sweat"
The people of the latter place propose
to do little sweating. They have raised
about 5000 toward strengthening the levee
IN front Of the town, and the work will
be commenced right away.
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Yee Koon Was Not Hit.

a Chinaman named All 10y was ar
rested yesterday morning by officer Hig-
gins on charge of assault to murder.
About o'clock in the morning the de-
fendant is alleged to have entered house
on | street, between Second and Third
and shot four times through the floor
into room below occupied by Yee
koon. Nobody was hurt.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
Cannot Pay His Bills.

Edward Arthur, farmer, petitioned
the Superior Court yesterday to be de-
clared insolvent. Arthur places his debts
at S3,075. being principally borrowed
money, and his assets at S400. The heay-
lest losers by Arthur's failure are Michael
Curry and George Roy of San Francisco,
and William Doyle of this city.
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was continued until to-day, and the or
der forfeiting the bond was rescinded.
George Cogar pleaded guilty to charge
OF petit larceny, and was ordered to be in
court to-day to receive sentence.
The trials of William Herman, arrested
on charges of disturbing the peace and
pattery, were set for hearing next Thurs
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oRoVILLB'S NEW COMPANY.
One OF the Finest Bodies in the Ma
tional Guard.

tional Guard.
The new military company at Oroville
has muster roll containing seventy
seven names, and, according 20 Adjutant-
General Allen is one of the finest bodies of
men in the National Guard. He says a
great interest is being taken by all of the
members, and the success of the organi-
Zaton is an assured fact.
The company has been mustered in,
and on saturday night elected as its Off
cels Captain Sexton, First Lieutenant
Lawson and Second Lieutenant Atchi-
son. General Montgomery OF Chico and
Colonel Henshaw of Marysville We're
present at the election with General
Allea.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
Berlin Cough Cure

For coughs and colds and all lung and
throat affections this article has superior
merit II IS perfectly harmless gives fnme-
dlate relief, and cures the worst cases in from
two to three days. Indorsed by our best phy-
Sicians. Try bottle and you will aiways
keep it Price, so cents bottle The w. H.
rome 6one COMPANY, 39a ny san Francisco, sole propri-
Z. Liniment for aches and pains
The record-union., 1891-10-20
Now Incornorations.

The following articles of incorporation
were filed IN the Secretary of States office
yesterday:
First Baptist Church of Cotton. San
Bernardino County. Directors - Olot
Quist, John Wedin, W. c. Bailey, w.
PolhenIus and n. L. Johnson.
Mazeppa Social Club of Ontario, San
Bernardino County. Directors-j. G..
Bowman, Z. X. Flanders, Edward Nc
Manus, Hiram Will and A. NJ. Hardy.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
state Library Duplicates.

The employees in the State Library are
busily engaged in segregating and pre-
pairing list of the duplicates of books in
the institution, with view to selling
them.
When the work is completed, those
who desire to stock their libraries with
some valuable works can procure them
at q low figure, or may receive books in
exchange for others which the library
may not have.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken, it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds. head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist wEo
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FYG syrup CO.
.o.. SAN FRANCISCO, cal.
LOUISVILLE. KE NEW roRx. N.Y.
The record-union., 1891-10-20

SUBsTlTUTIoNs of well-known adver-
tised articles seem to be the order of the
day. We deem it only justice to our
patrons to warn our readers against this
form of piracy. When you want an
article, ask your merchant or druggist
for it and don't accept substitute.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
Auction In the Country.

The auction sale of personal property
at the Graham ranch, near Elk Grove,
will take place at 10 o'clock A. NJ. to-day,
and will be conducted by Bell 81 Co., auc-
tioneers, of this city.
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The Royal Baking Powder maintains
It's vigorous hold on the public, and is
active and aggressive against the impure
and injurious baking powder palmed off
on the people. In this task it is perform
ing good work for honest and unadult-
Grated food nrGduetS.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
ii Street Car Gearing Burned

The Central Street Railway had the mo-
tors burnt out of two of their cars on Sun-
Gay evening. The public was not DELAYED
much in consequence, but 1t would seem
that electricity is sometimes a costly thing
to handle.
The record-union., 1891-10-20
CALIFORNIA Fyc SYRUP 20

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,
LOUISVILLE. KK. NEW Yogy. NV
The record-union., 1891-10-20

As is we'll known to our readers, "China
nut oil'' is an important article of export
from China and is quite extensively used
Tor various purposes in California. Re-
Carding the source of this oil and its man
Slsacture, the British Consul in Tainan.
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-24

fans Il successful brsdgs-yanper
Is nos yst elear. There is evidence th2t
be ;~as after NE slsarsls Of Steve Brodle,
lat il Is also psszisls skat hs had spent
his lass dollar asd wanted 70 end his
llse A challenge appeared Ia
sa sfsernsoa paper last weex
IL which is was announced
that Francis Accarry, Of Ne. el
valworth street. Brooklyn. would
prove himself the peer of Steve Brodie
by jumping from the Brcekiyn bridge
the following Sunday afternoon and
iavitsd all lovers Of bridge jumping 70
come snd see. AT . o'clock Sunday
nigAs Ars AecArry. an Engiishwoman,
walked into the bridge police station
and identified the clothing as that Of
her husband
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-24

Testimony as to the Killing of the Sailors
Of the Baltimore.
VALPARAIso. Nov. %. 3.-The testimony
Of the Baltimore's sailors was complet-
ed Saturday, with the exception of that
of those physically unable to appear.
Judge OF Crimes Foster Is seemingly inn
pressed with the clearNess Of the tcsti-
mony that Regan was killed by police
mans bullet, but it cannot be proved
whether 1t was by accident or intention
ally. Patrick Shields, fireman Of the
keeweenah, has filed claim with the
United States consul for S.. 600 damages
for injury received from the Chilian
police.
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-24
WATER FAMINE ~ saooklyM

Al sAs Big Fsessriss shss Dsvu sss
Wa.s sf ssssn-TAs nagtns nat work
the nis Bridge 0abls Onnass Run sa6
Lsssmosivss Draw Passenger Asrssa
Nxw YoRx. Nov. fa --As . result Of
the big break in the eenduis in East
New York. Saturday afterneoa. by
which four men were killed. Brooklyn is
suffering from . water famine. There is
scracely enough water in the Ridgewood
reservoir 10 laS:. even with the utmos,
care, over twelve or fifteen hours The
situation will be serious. indeed. unless
something 10 done at once TO remedy
it. Heroic measures have been
adopted to make the present sup
ply of water last az long as
possible. or until relief conss. and Q
number of the great industries of the
city Will be at q standstill for At leas,
one day. All the factories using the
city's water have been ordered to sh ui
down so as TO save the water for the
necessities of the general public.
The great engine which runs the
cable on the Brooklyn bridge has been
stopped. and As many people as posi-,
tle are being showed across the bridge
by locomotives All the fires under the
boilers at the Brooklyn navy
ard have been drawn ans
work is entirely suspended. Th.
water has been shut of from the
boilers in all hotels and Office build
ings, and, as a consequence. not ar
elevator in the whole city is running
Work in every factory where steam i.
depended on for motive power is sus
pended aud the number of thos,
thrown ont Of work runs far above
SO, ,0OO
Telegram-herald., 1891-11-24

LONDON, Nov. ss. - Influenza 4
spreading in France and Ger
many. The epidemic has closed
several schools in the depart.
ment Of Gers, France. and ons
school in the Pere La Chs'se quarter oi
Paris. The epidemic has extended al
over Berlin. where the painter spans
enburg, with many ctherA has sue
curnbed 70 the disease II IL also very
prevalent in Possn and West Prussia