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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
CURRENT FUN.

why are you in such bad hui
mor?' because l met fellow yes.
tcrday whom / treated very politely
and it has only just occurred to IN,
that he has owed me $40 for severa
months
"Dcy has done brul1 the engage
mcnt." ''Yoh doan say So" 'Yassin
deed" "What foh?" 'She done
tas'ed a pessimmon dat warn't ripe,
an he misconstrucd dc ecker an
kissed her "
Mistress -NIargar you have nc
right to leave me without due notice.
] cannot give you a character; l sup
pose you understand? Servant oh,
yes, ma am; it is not in reason To OK
pcct it. One can not gather figs from
thistlcs
What the deuce are you doing
right on the top of that tree. Mike?
Don't you see that it's being cut
down." Mikc-Yes, your honor; tEe
last tonne we had tree cut down it
fell on the top of me. and, bcgorra,
OIL be safe this tonne"
Her Father-.-lIavc you considered,
young man. that you are compare
! lively poor, while my daughter is very
rich? Young Man-Yes, sir. But, be.
lieve me. sir, would not for an in
slant allow that sordid consideration,
to stand in the way of our happiness.
Angelina, anxiouslv--Arc you sure,
dear, that you don't regret it. and
that you don sometimes miss your
life rs bachelor? Edwin, with cheer
full conviction-Not bit. tell you
what, Angy, miss it SO little that ii
] were to- lose you-a-Pm blessed If
wouldn't marry again.
He walked up to the register in the
hotel Office and wrote his name: Joan
Smith" ''itow are goI! I'm mighty
glad TO see you; am indced" 'But :"
protested the stranger, 'you don't
know me. I've never been here be-
fore" That doesn't make any differ
cncc,4 replied the clerk. If you had
wrestled with jit-iais and maharajahs
the way have this YEAR you'd kno
what comfort it is to get a man of
your name into the house"
Some very nice old missionaries who
were propagating religion among the
Indians were accustomed to give them
presents OF Blankets. I.o, however
came very frequently for the present,
and finally was demonstrated with,
mo give Injun blanxct?' said the rel
man. Not now, for YOU had one only
II week ago" was thu repv. mo
blanket for Injun?" was ASKED again.
The missionary shook his he I'd. "Ugd.
No blanket. Indian n, hailclujee."
szi5 .he Indian, as Ia, stit.;cl away
Disguised.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

The Minnesota executive pine land
Investigating committee made some
startling discoveries during its sitting
Nov. l. The session was an executive
one, but Chairman Ignatins Donnelly
made public some of the finding. He
said: "Thc state has been robbed of
millions of dollars by some OF its most
prominent citizens. Some of the rob
berries are of the most surprising char
acter Logs have been stolen by
wholesale without preteXt of title to
ownership. We have found one case
where the state of Minnesota was paid
for COO, 900 feet of lumber and tho
quantity of lumber actually taken
from the tract measured over 100000
feet. The committee has taken stepa
for still more diligcnt investiga-
ton in the near future, and we hope
to be able to turn over to the gov
ernor and Encouragement plenty of
evidence to secure PR secutions and
for the recovery of large sums due the
state In addition to this our investi-
cations have forced many men to pay
over large amounts of money which
the state would probably have never
otherwise received. In one case the
committee had information that s
large number of logs had been cut on
school section and no report had
been made to the state auditor. They
thcreupon ordered one of their
experts to scale the stumps
and tops and to ascertain how much
lumber had been taken from the sec
tion in question. He started out ON
Sept. Z. Three days afterward he was
visited while at work by two men.
and three days later, on Sept. Is, 4
lumberman reported nearly q million
feet taken from that section, for which
he paid to the state over $4,000. 1t Is
the belief of the committee that if the
expert had not been set to work on
that section the state would never
have received single penny of that
money. We believe the work Of tho
committee will in this way force and
intimidate the thieves and plunderers,
and thereby gave the state hundreds
of thousands of dollars.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
Absurd TItIes.

Almost every medieval mon
arch claimed the whole or non.
" 1ne dominions of almost every
o.her' and insisted on inserting his
elalui IN MS list OF official titles. In
treaties and all official documents the
whoie LIST was religiously copied, and
Us ~ OFTEN happened that the two
hegouating monarchs had some of the
same titles, 1T became usual to insert q
clause in the list, non prejudicando,
IN order to indicate that, no matter
now absurd, inappropriate or untrue
were the titles, they were understood
40 40 De inserted because they pleased
"a. .he monarch who claimed them, that
sney dla not confer valid claim, and
so so no harm was likely to result from
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
AFRAID Of crk.

The Young fellow didn't like
the Job: it wasn't 70 his taste.
He declined il. Little did he
know that the boss was testing him,
finding out whether he was worthy
OF engagement and promotion. The
poor bloclhead threw away golden
opportunity. lie saw another young
man enter and ultimately become
partner IN the house. He who wilt
ingly does hard, tough, disagreeable
things doing them well-will soon
reach an easy ard lucrative spot
Make note OF what we say, and use
il the rest OF your life.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
a Child Enioys

Ihe pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when
In need of laxative, and If the father
or mother be costive or bilious, the
most gratifying results will follow its
use; so that it Is tho best family rem
coy known, and every family should
have bottle on hand.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
Chean nntes 70 C.lifornIa.

The Union Pacific is offering greatly
reduced round trip rates to all Cali
fornia point, and Portland, Ore, this
year,
For particulars inquire Of your near
est ticket agent, or address
T.. l., LoMAx,
Gent Pass and Ticket Agent,
Omaha. Neb.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

Washington Rarber-Want it cut
pretty short, sir?
Senator partially rousing himself)
Yes! Cut it short. Let's do some
thing or adjourn!
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

THE man who owns so or iGO acres
can generally make as much clear
money and live a much more satisfac-
tory life than the man with n section.
On the big farm expenses too fire.
quently eat up all the profits.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

Fanning-Poor Morris. Tears came
into his eyes when / insisted on his
taking c flyer from me.
Channing-Yes lie told NE he
conldn't help it. He was so certain Of
ten.-Judge
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

Gould you oblige me-" said the
colonel, with five-dollar bill?" 81
can" replied the major; bill collector
left one for you ten minutes ago. >
tlanta Constitution.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
No Trouble to You, They Arc Personally
Conducted.

The Great Central Route Weekly
California excursions arc in charge OF
experienced conductors and a unt
formed porter who accompany the
party to destination and look after the
wants and comforts of the passengers
You will save time and expense by
joining our next party. Send Tor folder
giving details.
II. j.. SHEAREI, Manager,
lol South Clark street, Chicago.
+. Il. LoMAx,
oen'l Pass. &c Ticket Agt.,
Omaha, Ncb.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

A SUDDEN change of food from ono
thing to another will often cause the
hens to cease laying.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
Ink Butterflies.

Did the little readers ever
make any ink butterflies? Fold
a piece of blank writing paper
once, open, put drop of ink on the
crease, fold together again and rub
the paper, so as to spread the ink, or
give it a sharp slap with the open
palm. Behold your butterfly. Who
can make two exactly alikc?-Ex.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
lows ThIsI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward 10
any case Of Ca;arrh that cannot be cured BY
Halls Ca,arih Cure
+. j. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j.
cheney for the last 10 years, and tlieye him
perfectly honorable in all business trans actions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their Arm.
WEST d TRuAX. WHOLESALE Druggists, Toledo,
o. WALDlNG, KINsAS * MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, q.
iiai.'s Catagyh Care Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Price Zoe per bottle.
Sold hy all Druggists Testimonials free.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

BEEcuAM's Pills are " painless and effect
ua remedy for all bilious disorders. % cent
u box. For sale by all druggists.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
IF you wish the lightest, sweet
| est, finest cake, biscuit, bread
and rolls, Royal Baking Powder is
indispensable in their making.

FEED the fowls the same as you feed
the stock on the farm, systematically
and regularly.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

For Bronchial. Asthmatic and Pull
monary Complaints "BrOTHs bronchial
Trochcs" have remarkable curative proper
tics Sold oriy IN hnrra
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

Af tac Eaoy as Cutting Teeth,
De and use that oil and welltrled remedy, Mrs
WINsLow's SooruisG SYHUP Cor Children Teething.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

ShiIoI's Consumption Cure
is sold on GUARANTEED. II cures 1nclpcnt Consume
tloD IL II the best Cough Cure. 25etS 5Octs. Sl-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

HWhere shall you go, Miss Bess." he asked
This summertide beguiling!"
''To London. Paris, and at last
To Rome" she answered smiling.
And will she 60 abroad Alas,
Twas but a sweet pretense. sir
Twas London, Conn, and Paris, Mass,
And Rome, n. ", she meant, sir!
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

THE medium sized turkeys that are
in Il good condition bring the best
price.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

Goes Cough UnIsom
Is tho oldest and best. I5wil break Cold quick
er than any thing else. ~ Is always reliable. Try 1t.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

"IInnson's nnEic Corn Salve."
Warranted 10 euro or money refunded. ASK you.
druggist for IL. PRICE 10 ccuts.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

See Colchester spadlng Boots adv in other column.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
Eepnan
Syrup

L,csI. B. HILL, OF the Superior
!, Walker county, Georgia,
X f. enough of German Syrup to
IS voluntarily a strong letter
|'-s;nq it. When men of rank
|sdrcation thus use and recon-
h an article, what they say is
h the attention of the public,
above suspicion. " I have used
Herman Syrup" he says, for
|roughs and Colds Oh the Throat
|Iungs. I can recommend it for
!, as frst-class medicine. p
4 no substitute. o
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
Droncho nll .looking mo from hi

Drorcho B!ll looking up from his
paper)-i hem there artists amt such
blamed no account buffers after all.
Mustang Mike Humph! Why amt
they?
P.onelo BIZ 1t seq here how they
have a hangin' committee at all their
eXhcrbitions. Guess some of them
must er bin out here an seen us string
up galoot -BnFalO Courier.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
1000 CHANGER

Vel ~ Typewriter FOR $40 II cash VIII or
u $ received before Nov list. lSN Tho
HeIs Odell Typewriter is used ~ Lawyers:
|.iseFs Doctors, Merchants, Eaitors ana
|Swnmeni Onlecrs, because OF ~ c.ra'
|Gt simplicity and manifold copies. Ne
|a7tntr required IL will do your work IN one
|ngsetaetior Order now AID take auraA,'
|xe 81 mis- eYr.n,lo,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02

Capitalist-Stoclison what would
you advise me to buy tomorrow morn.
ing?
Gloomy Broker - A breakfast-ii
you've got the price. Chicago Tri-
bune.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
rs Gents a Pound.
Place Your Order Nov

WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION,
o.. west Jackson ST.
CHICAGO. Ill.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-12-02
Second Hand Brewer
Body Type
For Sale Cheap.

yy,.o,,.,. one. ,nousa,!a pounds OF BREWER
"' INSTRUMENTATION, made OF extra
nil :, R,rnhGr; Bros. & splndler,
~, uIf.,,urrr, NJ DC famous superior
n.,i.' i.nd .ypc We viii sell II in
,ont. ~ 100 q ,uiru. ur more, 10 be deiiv.
,r,u AZ sool. ~ ~, yet cn opr no"'a' Inv
lop priVr,'
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
NAMING THE STATES.

VERMONT is French (verd mont, sig
nifying green mountain.
VIRGINIA got its name from Queen
Elizabeth, the "virgin queen"
DELAWARE derives it's name from
Thomas West, Lord de la Ware.
MARYLAND was named in honor of
Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I.
MASSACHUSETTS is an Indian word
signifying country about the great
hills"
THE real name of Connecticut is
Quon-eh-ta-but. 1t is Mohican word
and means 'long river"
New HAMPSHIRE takes it's name from
Hampshire, England. New Hampshire
was originally called Laconia.
RHODE ISLAND gets it's name because
of it's fancied resemblance to the Island
of Rhodes in the Mediterranean.
NEW YORK was so named as compli-
ment to the duke of York, whose
brother, Charles H., granted him that
territory.
New JERSEY was named for Sir
George Carteret, who was at that time
governor of the island of Jersey in the
British channel.
MAINE takes it's name from the prov
ince of Main in France, and was so
called as compliment to the queen of
Charles l., who was it's owner.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
FRESH FACTS FROM EUROPE.

No LESS than s,0OO,0 900 gallons of
beer were imbibed in Europe last year.
CUTTING off the hands and feet as a
punishment was practiced in every
country in Europe but England two
centuries ago.
THE paper money issued by the first
French republic fell to less than per
cent. A pair of boots cost $500 francs;
q pound of butter, $50.
A LAW has been enacted in Germany
which requires that all drugs intended
for internal use shall be put up in
round bottles, while those for external
use shall be put up in hexagonal bot
ties.
In an out of the way nook in the
British museum the sightseer is con-
fronted by dust-covered object which
at first sight would be taken for gi-
gantic milestone. But it is not. 1t is
one of the most sacred oriental relics
in existence-the tomb of Alexander
the Great
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
The Market Report.

The following are the prices paid to farmers
and producers by Seattle business houses for the
articles named. goods delivered in Seattle This
report is corrected weekly and can be used in
local trading:
HAY-Puget Soupd, $40 a IA fs ton.
HoPs-New crop, Is (@ II cts.
GRAIN-Oats, $50; Barley, $40; Wheat, $24;
Corn, $25; Feed meal, $40 q 26.
Observation-Disclosures, new Puget Sound.
SIS and $17; Carrots, $l2.
BUTTER-Creamery, 25 cts; California, 20 q 25;
choice ranch,26 "a 30.
EGGS Eastern, 20 cts P doz; Ranch, 80 q 35.
PoULTRY-Spring chickens. $4 a 5 @ doz;
hens IS. 500 6; Ducks, $5 OF; Turkey, Is Ss tb.
31s cts; Sheep, "A cts; Hogs 712 cts Calves, to
HIDES AND PELTs.-Heayy salted steers, s cts;
light, 8 a AZ cts calf, @5 cts; green hides,
ct les, dry, cts Dry Elk, 10 "a 16 cts; deer.
summer, 80 cts, winter %; sheep SKINS IS cts,
full wool, 81 % l. 40, wool, Il "a 16 cts:
LoGs-Light demand. Fir, superior quality,
$3.50 "a $50 fs M; choice cedar, $3.50; common
logs S4
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
STRANGE BUT TRUE.

THE most extensive mines are those
of Saxony; the galleries have 1913 miles
of length.
The Chinese language is spoken by
the greatest number of people, over
400, 100000
The deepest coal shaft in America is
at Pottsville, Pa. In 1885 it had reached
1876 feet.
THE longest river is the Mississippi
and Missouri, considered as one; about
4,3O0 miles.
THE Oldest library is that of the vati-
can. 1t was originally founded by Au-
gustus Caesar.
THE highest bridge is near Bradford,
Pa. It has a span of 2.O51 feet and is
3O1 feet high.
THE lowest body of water is the
Dead sea, nearly 1900 feet below the
level of the sea.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
COUNTY, DECEMBER 1888
WORD HISTORY.

TEA is Chinese word.
UKAsE is of Russian origin.
GIN was first made in Geneva.
ACRE formerly meant any field.
VILLAIN was formerly farmer.
PILLOW lace is made on a pillow.
CANDY was first made in Gambia.
GUINEA fowls came from Guinea.
FRIEzE first came from Friesland.
PECK was once only poke or bag.
LEMONS originally came from Lima.
FLORINs were first made in Florence.
HUzzY is a corruption of house wife.
APocRYPHA means hidden or spuri-
Gus.
MAGNETS were discovered at Mag
neSia.
TULLE was invented at Tulle, in
France.
CANARIEs came from the Canary
islands.
GLLYFLowER is corruption of July
flower.
TABOO and tattoo are of Polynesian
origin.
SARsANET was first made by the
Saracens.
FAREWELL means, may you fare or
travel well.
BROADCLOTH took it's name from it's
unusual width.
FETISH and zebra are from a. dialect
of South Africa.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08


Iheard story the otherday that may
be new to most of you. An active young
woman entered a large shop recent
ly and seeking out the silk department
camped there for real pleasant time
The salesman was amiable and glad to
show her the different shades and quail
tiles At least he said he was. But he
had not calculated upon the staying
qualities of his caller. For fully one
half hour she compelled him to hop up
and down ladder. laden with rolls OF
silk, but none could she find that suited
her. At last he had taken down all but
two rolls. and, as he leaned against his
ladder and wiped away the beads of
perspiration, he said: .'Well, really,
madam. 1 don't see that we can suit
you. Excuse me for saying it, but yo.l
really don't seem to know what. yoi;
want"
To which she responded: "Well. I
don't want to buy anything to-day.
was just looking for a couple of friends
and
Here the exasperated clerk broke in:
looking for a couple of friends? Well,
madam, if you think they're in those
two rolls on the shelf I'll take those
down, Chicago Tribune.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
Two Victories for Fir.

Since our last issue two deals have
been made on fir that in our Judgment
are more important and far reaching
than any other within our knowledge.
The first and most important is the
fir that will be used in the state uni
versity of Illinois. This will be sub
iect to the inspection, criticism and
approval of the hundreds of young
men who will study engineering and
architecture there. 1t is to be hoped
that the lumberman who reads this
will have the love of God and this
coast in his heart and furnish lumber
that will be an honor to him and a
monument to our timber.
The second matter was the sale of
the fir flooring for the Pennsylvania
Railway company's passenger depot in
Philadelphia. This is great victory
over oak, ash and yellow pine. We
trust that some way will be devised to
make every man who steps on this
floor know that it is fr.-West Coast
Lumberman.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
RAILWAY STATISTICS.

THE total number of railway corpor-
ations on June 80, 1892, was 1922.
The total railway mileage of the
country on June 80, 1892, was III, $3.50
miles.
The freight revenue during the year
ending June 80, 1892, amounted to
s799,31G,042
THE total number of passengers car
ried during the year ending June 30,
1892, was 56O,95S,211.
THE passenger revenue for the rail-
ways Of the country during the year
ending June 80, 1892, was 1886, ,S05, ,70S.
THE number of tons of freight re-
ported by the railways as carried dur
ing the year ending June 80, 1892, was
7O6. .555, All.
THE receipts from mail service for
the year ending June 80, 1892, were
$26, ,s61, 143, and from the express COM
panies were $22, 14s,9SS.
THE total number of employees in the
service of railways on June 80, 1892,
was S21. .415, being an increase Of 81
130 over the previous year.
THE average journey per passenger
for the year ending June 80, 1892. was
23.S2 miles, and the average number OF
passengers per train for each mile run
was AZ.
THE number of passengers carried
per passenger locomotive during the
year ending June 80, 1892, was 6S,S99,
and passenger mileage per passenger
locomotive was 1,510,273.
THE capitalization of the 1,S97.3O
miles covered by the report was, on
June 30, 1892, 1O,226, ,74s,134. OF this
amount $4, ,633, 1OS, 1853 were represented
by stocks and s5,O5s, ,o3s,O5O by funded
debt.
The gross earnings from operation
of railways during the year ending
June 80, 1892, were $1.171, ,407, ,343. The
operating expenses were $7sO, 1897, 1896.
From this it appears that the net earn
ings from operation of railways were
$500 400 347
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
EDUCATIONAL NOTES.

TIE science of geometry is ascribed
to the Egyptians.
THE first magazine for the blind was
printed by Rev. w. Taylor in London
in 1855.
PRINTING in raised characters for the
use of the blind was first done at Par
is in 1855.
THE Israelites learned surveying
from the Egyptians, who had practiced
it for ages.
THE first school for the training of
the blind was established at Paris by
Hauy in 1884.
The first regular effort to instruct
the deaf and dumb was by Pedro de
Ponce, Spanish monk, in 1910.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08
JEpcE wAxEM's PROVERBS.

THE Amerikin eagel can't rite his
name.
Mosr party platforms is ramshackly
in places.
SOME statesmen ought to be faimus
fer ther efferts to be.
Ir's long time between eleckshuns
to detected candidates.
UNITED STATES senators has ther
weaknesses like human bein's.
IT looks, sometimes, ez eff the palajum
NV our liberties wuz in the hands nv
monopperlists-
WHEN you find congressman that
don't like to read his name in the nuse-
papers pint him out.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08

BUY A CHEAP LOT IN ANGLE
SIDE AND STOP PAYING RENT.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08

Olympia Advertisements.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1893-12-08

have just "got onto" this conspiracy
and those who are anti-Cleveland are
making dire threats about what they
propose doing, not only to secure their
denomination, but to get even with
Mr. Cleveland.