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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

The casting out of the devil
of disease was once a sign
of authority.
Now we take a little more
time about it and cast out
devils by thousands.-we do
it by knowledge.
Is not a man who is taken
possession of by the germ of
consumption possessed of a
devil ?
A little book on CAREFUL
LIVING and SCOTS Emulsion
of cod-liver oil will tell you
how to exercise him if it can
be done.
Free.
Scorr h BowHE, Chemists, rss South sth Avenue,
New York.
Your druggist keeps scou's Emulsion of eod.Iiver
o,l-all druggists eyerywherr Do. g..
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
The Bluebird.

You may expect him any time after
the sun passes the winter solstice. In
his musical engagements it is not mat.
ter of dates, but opportunity. 1t is
never matter of importantly. Who
ever heard of bluebird's song out of
season2 1t may be cold and snowy to-
morrow, but his wings trembie in the
nervous ecstasy of the present, and he
sings of the bit of spring that now is.
When the storm comes then he is silent.
He may flee before its breath, or, if it is
late in the season, he will fold his wing,
unstring his Lutte, aud uncomplainingly
wait till the vernal sun and wind shall
come again. But let the merest slit of
sunlight cash the cloud, and he MARBLES
forth his greetings. lie has been ac-
cused of trying to force the season. But
1t is not that. He is such lover of the
very promises of nature that he is as
happy in hope as fruition.
found group once shivering against
March snow-storm, late, as the sun
was sinking, and stopped to watch
them plying their distress. Suddenly
there was some commotion, which | at
tributed to my presence and scrutiny -
low conversational chatter, a quivering
of wings, few fitting changes of posi-
tion, and then a gurgle of spring melody
among the snow. drops. Astonished, |
turned to where the sun should be, aud
there, on the horizons rim, Its half-disk
was burning like a beacon. Two minutes
later it was out of sight, the air was
gloomy, the snow fell on, but the NOR
row was blue-bird day, indeed.
Louis Globe. Democrat.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
PeopIe Know II Good Thing.

THAT'S WHY REMINGTON TYPEWRIrERS ARE
IN DEMAND.
Some idea of the present wonderful
growth of the typewriter business may be
gained from the fact that the sales of Rem
ington typewriters for January and Febru-
airy. 1892, exceeded those of the correspond
ing months of 1891 by 100000.
The great and constantly gaining popular.
ity of the Remington is clearly shown by
the fact that the business has more than
doubled within three years The Remington
factory at Ilion. N. Y, employs 700 men to
fill the demand or ,ated by the sales agents,
Wyckoff, Seamans q Benedict, who dispose
of machines at the astonishing rate of one
every five minutes.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
ouoTING THE DOCTORS.

Mother-"You haven't cleaned your
teeth this morning"
Small Boy-"Doctor Pullem says the
time to clean teeth is at night"
Mother-"But you never clean them
at nightl"
Small Boy-"No'm. Doctor Fillem
says the best time is in the morning. "
Good News.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
A Mighty IlIg Fox.

Ben Goodin, of Turkey Creek, one
morning last week killed Il red fox that
had been carrying on a war OF annihila,ion
among the poultry. 1t measured four
feet from tip 10 toe. A foot OF said fox
having been left with the Enterprise We
olier the same TO the first hunter that
pays his subscription to keep as trophy
Of ais skill. -WsSsaw lMol Enterprise.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

Some of the gentlewomen OF London
who have gone into trade have by no
means been deserted by their former
friends. One of them, once leader IN
the great world, now fashionable dress
maker, serenely invited her friends to
an afternoon tea little while ago and
entertained them by showing them the
new dresses she had for salel
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
THE INpoLENT GARDENER.

Mrs. .Suburb--"Nomore milkl What's
the matter?
Gardener--"The COW has stopped
given milk, num-"
"Goodness me! Why"
"Because she's dry, num-"
"Then why in the world don't you
rive her a drink i''-New Yor, Weekly.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

Mrs. De Where is your
mammal"
Little Miss De Style-"She's in the
library, sweeping the floor"
Mrs. De Fashion-"Horrors! With a
vulgar broom"
Little Miss De Style-"No'm; with
pa. GOOD Words.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
POETIC. nur NOT TRuR.

They had been thwarted in all their
attempts to evade parental jurisdiction
aud unite their emotional interests, and
the girl was in despair.
"Ah, darling" he said hopefully,
"love laughs at locksmiths.
"Yes, dearie," she sighed, "but the
locksniths get there just the same. -
Detroit Free Press.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
TERRIRLEl

Bereaved Wife (to nurse)-"Do you
think my hus band will live till to-mor-
rowf"
Nurse-sI am afraid not, madam, and
would advise you to order mourning
dress at once"
Wife (wringing her hands)-"Thls is
terrible. How would you have II
lrimmed!n !n-Cloak Review.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
ACTIONS RELIED HIS WORDS.

Briggs -"Seen Vickers anywhere"
Braggs-"No. What's upa"
Briggs-sT understand that he has
been talking about me. want to find
him, and let him know that his remarks
are matter of absolute indifference TO
me. I've been hunting him all the after.
uoon. n."-Indianapolis Journal.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
SARCASTIC.

"Are you the head barber 2" asked
Spatts, as he took his seat in the chair.
"Yes, sir" replied the artist; "you
don't see chiropodist's sign hanging up
in the shop, do you
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

Pale green will be much used this sea-
son in combination with light tan cloths,
and green in pine, moss, sage, etc., also
pale yellow with gray and fawn gowns.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
QADWAY'S
IN PILLS

The most perfect safe and reliable Cathartic that
has been compounded - PURELY vEGE-
TABLE, positively containing Mercury other
deleterious substances; having all the beneficial
properties that Mercury is possessed OF cathartic
without the danger Of any of its evil consequences,
they have superseded Mercury, and have become the
Pill Of Modern Science. Elegantly coated and with
out taste, there is no difficulty in swallowing RAD
WAYS PILLS; mild and gentle or thorough in
their operations according TO the dose they the
favorites OF the present time
They cure all disorders of the Stomach, Liver,
Powes. Kidneys Bladder, Nervous Diseases Loss or
Appetite, Headache, COstlveness, Indigestion Dys-
pepsla BiliOusness Fever Inflammation OF the Bow
els Piles and all the degrangements Of the Internal
Niscera. IS cents a boN.-sOld by druggists DIR.
RADWAX8. CO., 81 Warren Street, n. Y. City.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
GOING To EXTREMES.

Mrs. Negwed-"My dear, a. you said
we must 10 everything possible to econ
omize, have been Al work turning my
old dresses, aud eau make most OF them
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
NOT EASILY RE-ARRANGED.

Indulgent Mamma-''Well, what does
my little pet want now Z"
Little Pet (sleepily)--"I wish the sun
wouldn't get up early in the morning. "
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
FATE.

Cobwigger-"Did you ever hear what
became of that baby who fell out of the
fourth story window aud escaped un-
hurt 2"
Merritt-"Yes. When he grew up
he fell off chair and broke his neck"
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
SENTENTIoUS.

Schoolmaster-''Of what does the sur
face of the earth consist 7"
Pupil-"Land and water"
choolmaster--"What do land and
water make ="
Pupil--"Mud."
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
RARE CHANCE.

Mrs. Binks-"The paper says West
ern woman has baby that has never
cried in its life.
Mr.. Binks-.'By Jove 1 wonder
how she'll trade. New York Weekly.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
WILLING TO MIND.

Mamma (hurriedly)--"Dot,I I wish you'd
mind the baby"
Little Dot (mystified)-"I don't know
what he says
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

For strengthening and clearing the voice,
use "BRowNs BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. ~
have commended them to friends who were
pubIic speakers. and they have proved ex-
tremely serviceable."-ker. Henry Ware
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
PROPERTIES LACKING.

Small Boy-"Papa, I wish you'd buy
me goat"
Papa-''You haven't any harness, or
cart, or"
Small Boy-"Don't need ncne. Us
boys is startin' secret society,""
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.

STORIES THAT ARE TOLD By THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.
Biz-Rare Chance-Fate Not Easily
Re-arrauged-Sarcas Willing
to Mind-Sententious. Etc. Etc.
Down the street hs softly comes
Smiles polite and bland;
Scrapes serenely, and with joy
Takes me by the hand.
Hopes I'm feeling very we'll
Says Pm looking SO;
Passes onward, while smile
Sets his cheeks aglow.
He's pedagogue, and knows
just as he's alive;
Ihave got a little boy
Somewhat more than five.
Puck.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

Young married ladies find in Lydia F.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound a trusty friend
and in the "Guide to Health and Etiquette" a
hook TINT nnswers all thnir nuest ions.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
STATE OF uHIo, yITY OF TOLEDO, g.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney d
Co.. doing business in the City OF Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of 500 for each and every
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed N my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. D., $50.
49,, y. w. GLEASON,
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
a SICK LIVER

is the cause of most of the depressing, pain
full and unpleasant sensations and suffer-
ings with which we are n licted; and these
suherings will continue so long as the Liy-
er is allowed to remain in his sick or slug
gish condition.
To stimulate the Liver and other diges-
tive organs to normal condition and
healthy activity, there is no better medi-
cine than
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

The seed IS planted
when you feel "run down" and
"used up" Malarial, typhoid or
bilious fevers spring from itv--all
sorts of diseases. Don't take apy
risk. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery invigorates the system
and repels disease. 1t starts the
torpid liver into healthful action,
purifes and enriches the blood, and
restores health and vigor. AS an
appetizing, restorative tonic, it sets
at work all the processes of diges-
ton and nutrition, and builds up
flesh and strength. For all diseases
that come from disordered liver
and impure blood, skin, scalp and
scrofulous affections, it's the only
remedy that's guaranteed. If it
doesn't benefit or cure in every
case, you have your money back.
You pay only for the good you
get.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29


Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY a Co., Toledo, U.
ss Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

The worst cases yield to the
mild, soothing, cleansing and heal
ing properties of DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. That's why the proprie-
tors can, and do, promise to pay
$500 for a case of Catarrh in the
Head which they cannot cure.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

BEEcHAM's Pills will cure constipation
keep the blood cool and the liver in good
working order; price - cents a box.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

The worst cases of female weakness readily
yield To DR.. swans Pastiles. samples free.
Dr. swan, Beaver Dam. Wis.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29
ONE ENJOYS


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the KidneyA
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
oches and fevers and cures habituai
constipation, Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
ducec, pleasing to the taste and ac.
ceptabie to the stomach, prompt in
it's action and truly beneficial IN sts
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances
its many excellent qualities com
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 800
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
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 FiG SYRUP ca
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
e4&H6fiiiE Kk NEW y0Ak ~
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

Is ii sensible? Isit reasonable? Is it economy
to suffer Yourself and worry Others with head.
ache when Bradycrotine will relieve you in
fifteen minutesy 1t costs only fifty cents a
bottle, at drug stores.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1892-04-29

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLtSE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No hts after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and - trial bottle
free. Dr. Kline a3l Arch ST., Phila Pa.
The normal life, well being. and happiness
of mankind depend upon the physical health
and perfection of Woman" These are the
words of Lydia +. Pinkham, and they are
true.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02

could find in America and sent them
railroad tickets, that they might come
to Washington and SEQ him made presi.
dent March 4, 1885, free of charge. He
also arranged to meet them oil there.
One of those invited was Miss Estella
Cleveland. Of Wilmington, whose father
was cousin of the president. He was
an architect and builder here years ago
and died when the daughter was quite
young. She, however. had good edu-
cation. and grew mp beautiful and cul-
tured young woman Her father left
her but modest competence, but it was
abundantly supplemented by her aunt,
Mrs. Griffin, rich hotel owner of Gin
cinnati. She chaperoned Estella through
the fashionable resorts Of America. She
was quite popular while at the inaugu-
ration Of her distinguished relative.
A short time afterward she married
Edward Mehner, q wealthy young grocer
of Cincinnati. Alas! that the relative
of president should be at once over
whelmed with marital infelicities; but
either Mehner was unsuited or Estella
was not pleased, for they did not live
happily together. The wealthy aunt
was not pleased either, although prob
ably responsible for the match, and so
they separated
Then Mehner failed In business, as he
had failed III love. His home was broken
mp and Estella returned to Wilmington
and filed petition for divorce on the
ground of desertion- She at once be-
gan life Of seclus;on and never to her
most intimate friends mentioned her
husbands name nor murmured word
rs to their disagreement. Recently the
case was heard before Judge Van Pelt..
Mehner made no resistance, but the Judge
refused decree. claiming that the wife
was the deserter of the husband ard
that the husband should apply for the
decree. This he will probably do, and
ieanwAile the unwilling wife is in sad
social retirement. Sho is yet IA young
and beautiful woman. whose culture
and education entitle her to happier
social position. A. T. YATES.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02

two stories shove. The customary oval
sign, with rampant American eagle,
Is the only outward sign that the big
gest country On earth is doing business
within. The minister, never appearing
ut the court in gaudy uniform. as do his
associates, is commonly regarded as
about equal to the man from Venezuela
or the Hawaiian Islands The lack of
polnp. suitable buildings and appropri-
ate dignity has done more to lessen the
importance of this country than any
thing else.
With few exceptions = notably ex-
Minister Reid, of Paris-the ministers
have lived i'll modest compartments and
meager i'll comparison with those of the
representatives from other powers, and
us no provision is made by the depart
ment for legation headquarters, they
are usually located in places where rent
is cheap and commensurate with the sal
airy paid, which salary is regarded by
Europeans as joke because of its
smallness.
Tho Offices hero consist of small re-
ception room, furnished plainly, upon
the walls of which hang the portraits of
former ministers and of Mr.. Blaine and
President Harrison. Opening from this
is the room of tho interpreter who tran
scribes all government communications
into Spanish. Both Of these rooms face
upon narrow side street, and form a
kind of antechamber to the little front
room where for two hours each day Sec
rotary Newberry may be found. Lead
ing from this is another little chamber
now occupied by Lieutenant McCauley
Little, who is securing the kingdom for
portraits of Columbus and relics Of the
days of the discovcrer, to Ike sent to the
Columbian fair. All the rooms have as
littlo furniture as is absolutely necessary
for the business. The unusual library
of uninteresting books from the Wash
ington document department is found.
Socially Americans have achieved but
few triu1nphs here. Mr.. Palmer wns
much feted and dined, and 50 were Mr..
and Mrs. Newberry. But Spanish So
ciety is peculiar, and ut mono of the
European capitals are western peoplo
less known than here. Nobody save the
rich or those ablo to make convincing
preteXt i'll this direction are given tho
slightest attention. Tho Spaniards wor-
ship wealth, and it matters not bow
characterless people may he in case
their bank account is of good proper
tons
Dukes and counts and other titled
men are daily mixed in scandalous Of
fairs. In fact they have become 80 CON-
nion that they no longer create moro
than u passing sensation.
NOtprio,1 civ oO,,,,,% ,,oo,,l,
circles, fact the people here admit,
and lament it rs being hindranoe to
the beloved queen. against whom was
never uttered q word of disapproval
But with royalty devoted to raising
ferocious bulls for bull fights, riding
horses i'll such encounters and being
patrons of such barbarous exhibitions
the condition Of Spain morally and finan-
cially is not to Ike wondered at
H. r. LowRIE
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02

L.
discovered and brought back such Won
derful tales of fabulous western wealth.
Nothing in the New World has so inter
ested the people of this romantic and
decaying kingdom since the loss of its
western colonies as the great fair which
Is to commemorate the work of its great
est hero, who won more territory with
map and an old caravel than did hc-
nulnbcrless thousands of blood shedding
invaders.
Then, i'll addition TO this, the tile Of
American travel i'll Europe is turning
from the threadbare route of fashionable
resorts to places where the people them
selves are more interesting than well
known monuments and galleries. Spain.
with its legends, Moorish remains and
roInances. gardens. haciendas, granite
mountains and ceasclessly flowing val
leys; ancient Morocco and fertile AL.
geria are rapidly becoming the objects
OF summer tours abroad. Consequently
Uncle Sans headquarters here are GET
ting reputation never enjoyed before.
Washington Irving WAS the first mir.
lister from the United States who at.
tracted any attention in Spain outside
poked about the Moorish ruins, lived in
Ferdinand's castles and made them as
familiar to the reading public as Sleepy
Hollow or tho Hudson hills. james
Russell Lowell came later and won the
Spanish heart by his dignity and
scholarship as he did the English Then
came MIR. Sickles and ex-senator Palmer
MIR. Palmer was u Spanish scholar, fluent
in the language, familiar with it's history
and literature. He knew the country
from the Pyrenees to Gibraltar, having
trampcd it as II college boy Knowing
the character of tho people, he left an
impression not second to his scholarly
predecessors.
Then came General L. Burd Grub,
the late minister, new in diplomatic
matters, unfamiliar with Spain and its
language. He was absent from his post
during considerable period of his in
cumbency, and Secretary Harrie r.
Ncwberry has been compelled to sign
his name as charge dnfaircs so long
that he has been regarded as the actual
minister since Mr.. Palmer's resignation.
For year the Office was vacant, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Newberry were the recog-
hlEItt IiCtitl VI tllc -lIleTlCst1l lpRlLlOn III
social and court affairs
Harrie r. Newberry had been score
tary and charge daffaires so long that
he was better known than any minister
throughout the kingdom since the days
of Washington Irving or Minister Palm
er. He is the son of the late Congress
man John S. Ncwberry, of Michigan,
and is now thirty-five years old. A six
footer, broad shouldered and athletic,
he was in early life one of the most
prominent figures in amateur sports in
Detroit, the home of his family. He
graduated from the Michigan Military
academy, at Orchard Lake, and dozen
years ago married Hattie Dudgeon,
daughter of a wealthy Kalamazoo mill
er, and lady whose resemblance to
Agnes Huntington is most striking.
Mr.. Newberry was engaged in manu-
featuring in Detroit after his marriage,
and both lie and his wife were society
leaders during the years preceding his
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02

LIE AMENlCAN LEGATION.
entrance into diplomatic service. His
fathers death left him owner of for
tune expressed only by seven figures III
a row. MIR. Palmer is his political
sponsor.
His family is one of the richest in
this country. His mother is worth
S2,O00,00O ut the lowest estimate, and
his brother Truman has 81 500, 600.
The Office of the legation is in blocl,
on rather obscure square, San Fer
nando, and like all this country's head
quarters i'll Europe. there is no particu-
lar excuse for its location except the
cheapness of rent. While the English
embassy is on Il leading street and in.
posing in appearance, that of the United
States is simply i'll rooms originally in
tended for housekeeping. in a building
where tenanting Spaniards live ON th.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02

NOTICE ALL TRAN.
~ sient advertising must be
paid cash in advance, to save
cost of booking and collecting.
Advertisements in the one.
cent-a-word column are one
cent for each of the first two
insertions and half a cent a
word for each subsequent in.
sertion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

NOTICE-THERE WILL BEAGEN-
IN eral meeting of the stockholders of
the United Investment Company held
at the office of the Fidelity, Lean and
Trust Company in the city OF Roanoke
Friday, August 26, 1902, at 4p.m. The
meeting is called for the purpose OF
electing officers for the ensuing year
and the transaction of such other bust
ness as may come before the meeting.
BY order of the board OF directors. w.
E ANDREWS, Secretary. 1926 3Od
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02
A RTIFlCIAL STONE AND Paw.
"A ING,

The Virginia Artificial Stone and
Paving Company. ONCE, No. 690
First avenue n. W., will contract for
artificial stone work, paving, gutter.
ing, yard decorations. etc.
Estimates furnished; prices low.
AL work guaranteed.
2 Is 6mo j. D. PARIS, prop'r.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-08-02


WILMINGTON, o., July 7.-When
Grover Cleveland was elected president
he hunted up, through an agent, every
male and female distant relative he