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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

$50 YOU want to marry my sonl" said the
stern mamma to the emancipated woman.
"Can you support him in the manner In
which he has been accustomedF ~ can"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

AMY Indignantly -"Yo uare just like the
villain of the novel;" Jacl1-"Well, what
ought | to be like-the hero of novell"
Amy-"O, mol That would really be worse"
IN. Y. Sun
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

"DAH's one respeck," said Uncle Eben,
Sin which er man is boun' to be gnerOus.
He KANT mex trouble fob hissef wifout
gibbin' somebody else share II it.n-
Washington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

CmoUs MAN (hunting fora stray elephantl
E"Havc you seen a strange animal around
hercl' Irishman-"B egorra, Oh HOY thatl
There was an injun-rubber bull around here
pullin' carrots with his taill'-Credit Lost
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

FROM Legal Document, Oils only fault
Is that hehas no money; butt must be added
in extenuation that he never had any.n-
Fliegende Blaetter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

,amot and altar Of rose,
"a crris root and rosewood,
d to flavor snuff and chewing
ZINE was separated from tobacco
Ydentihcd as It's most prominent
live principle by 'Posselt and Rel
maun In 1928.
THE quantity Of tobacco raised In
Cuba is comparatively small. Mulhall
says 5000 tons; other authorities say
300, 900 bales 3
THE people of Great Britain consume
less tobacco per Head than those of any
other civilized country, only 23 ounces
to the inhabitant.
THE Cuban plant, when grown in
Connecticut, soon loses It's distinctive
qualities and becomes like the Con-
necticut tobacco.
THE medicinal use Of tobacco is al
wholly for external application,
Yhausea it causes preventing its in
ternal employment
EVERY man who smokes or chews
helps to support the government. In
1892 the government revenues from to-
bacco We're S3l, 000,077.
SINCE 1865 the government has col
lected in revenue on tobacco the stu
pendous sum of $500, 5l2, 307 The best
year was 1882, s47, 1891, 9s0.
PRUNING" is the name given by
planters to the operation of breaking
off such leaves as touch the ground or
have become broken or worthless.
THE. Mohammedan world was once
divided on the subject OF smoking.
Some theologians declared smoking to
be worse than murder.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

JINKs-'I understand you were pretty
well off before you were marriedW Blinks
I-"Yes; but didn tknow itn-Smith, Gray
q Co.'S Monthly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

A Dose in Time saves Nine of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

THE monograph is something like the
dude in that although it has no brains it
talks freely.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

AFTER six yeas suffering, was cured by
Piso's Cure.-MARY THOMSON, 291S Ohio
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March 10, '94.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27
Done up brown-autumn leaves.

MoSwATTERs-"Ih hear that Skiply is going
to settle in New York" Skiply's Tailor
"Iwish ho had settled hero first "-Syra-
cuse Post.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

IT is the business of the newspaper editor
to make a long story short "-Texas Sift-
ings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

"a MERRY heart doeth good like medi-
ine."-Biblc
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

LOVE never bestows a burden that is
Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

u z " Oh, JOYFUL DC tho message
eN-INO That broadcast now is hurled
"a A word OF hope and triumph,
Again watt to you.
Ringing out the old year,
Ringing In the new
I've marked the gains and losses,
The strlvings OF the hour;
Rank weeds I've seen urgrowing,
Where should have bloomed the flower
The noblor path and purpose,
bid yo all pursue,
Ringing out the old year,
Ringing In the new
no oil heart OF gladness,
10 all a kindly thought
Beneath Time opening portals,
No good deed be unwrought!
How soon my voice is silent,
It's moments now how fewl
Ringing out the old year,
Ringing in the newt
May brightest sunshine gather
About each roof-tree falrl
Gods blessing on the harvest,
That bountoously we share!
joys blossom In llfe's pathway
And thus bid adleu-
Ringing out the old year,
Ringing in the new
George Cooper in Golden Days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

He had money In every pocket
iwos, flves and tens. The bills were
crumpled and rolled, but no smoothcd
them ont on his knee and counted
them over and said;
"a fool for luckl Here's an even
three hundred dollars, and | must
have had luck, just about enough to
pay for wine supper, and just about
u hundredth part of what I've lost at
cards. Well, what are You going to
do about the other matter-sweuring
Off? Strikes you rs about the correct
thing, does It? All right Hold up
your right hand and repeat after me.
~, James Torbush, being in my right mind
for the first time In several years and fully
realizing that am the biggest idiot in North
America, do hereby afllrm and declare that
an no longer high-rollcr on wheels. In
other words, pledge myself to eschew cards,
drink and other rapid transit matters from
and after this Arst day OF January, 1872, and II
break my word may l be despised by men
and kicked by animals.
That's all right, old man-all right
May come hard, but you'll wabble
through Now, MS to the money. You
don't need it. 1t was won at cards,
and there's wine stains on every bill
In being high-roller you've forgotten
all about charity. You've been ready
to flip a dollar to the darby who held
your overcoat, but never nickel to
the beggar on the street. Let's take
walk"
We'll, what's the matter with your
Don't arrest me, sir, I'll move.on!
ARREST nothingl What's in the
bundle?"
Toms suit, sir.
"And who's Tom?'
my boy, sir, and he's sick with
pneumonia and I'm trying to sell his
clothes to get medicine"
Come Off never heard of such a
thing!n
Here's the prescription, sir, and
will you come with me and see for
yourself?"
She led the way and he followed
When he saw the pinching poverty and
heard her story-when he stood by the
bed and saw how sick poor Tom was,
he smiled grimly and said:
"Then there are high-rollers and
low-rollers. Never knew that before.
Never had all idea that people really
suffered from poverty So this is pow
erty, eh?-no money--no hopes-boy
sick-rent due-coal out-and you are
trying to sell the boys clothes for
medicineW
At that moment Tom ceased his
morning and opened his eyes and saw
the strange man in the room.
II thought it was dream, mother
"What Tom?"
about the Lord. | was walking
the streets and looking all over for
Him, and lie was right here all the
time. Now we'll have the medicine
and a good fire and something to eat!
You said there was Lord, butt
L"
What does he mean?" asked the
high-roller.
"Why, sir, told him that the Lord
might raise up friend for us. He was
SO i'll and we were SO poor that he
doubted if the Lord watched over the
| poor"
One by one he counted the bills into
her hand-iust three hundred dollars,
and put on his hat to go.
why, sir-but you see-you don't
mean all this for me?'
Get medicine, doctor, coal, pro
visions save Toms life!' he said, az
he went ont.
She sat down in chair, dazed anc
wonde ring If she had not passed from
earth to Heaven, and as he clatterec
downstairs and ont into the cold anC
the night he rputtered;
"Old man, you've made beginning
and now see if you can't keep it up. -
Detroit Free Press
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

Poor Richards Almanac com
manded at the last sale eighteen dol
lars.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

"EIumph Four o'clock p M, and
New Years day and you not out of bed
YETI"
1t was young man of twenty-five,
who had gone to bed at 2 o'clock that
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

Halls Catarrb 'Cure
Is q Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-12-27

1t makes people selfish to herd them
together. The sight of each Others
dcstitution blunts all sentiment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
quarts
10 quarts.

New arrival Of Lunch, N
and Picnic Baskets.
prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
ALexANoRlA's PRIZE WINNERS
Tho CoIumbia Fire Company Receives .
Royal Ovation.

The Columbia Fire Company Receives
Royal Ovation.
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, June 1e.-(Specno
Quite a triumphal procession greeted the
Columbia Fire Company. OF this city 1857
night on their return from Hagerstown,
Nd. where they had won the Sioc prize
for the fastest making Of steam and the
farthest throwing of water. The Hy-
draulion Fire Company, together with
some members of the Relief AMI the
First Regiment Drum Corps. having hrst
marched to the local depot to meet the
returning prize-winners, escorted tnem
through the streets. amidst shower OF
fireworks and blase OF lights VI all
colors. past the different engine houses
of the city. This Is the secon1 tine
Alexandria has won in a contest OF this
sort the Columbia having come out first
IN the same sort Of test last rear at
Frederick.
At the annual meeting OF Alexandrfa-
Washington Lodge Of Masons, held at It's
lodge. on Royal street. In this city, last
night the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Worshipful Master
w. ID. Stewart: Senior Warden. NJ, +.
Vincent; Junior Warden, w. X PurViS'
Treasurer, @. W. Fisher: Secretary, j. 5.
Douglass; Senior Deacon, T. w. Robin
son; Junior Deacon, I. II. Evans;
Stewards, J. T. Callahan and Ben. NJ.
Aitcheson; Tier, J. Grigg; Chaplain. X.
Kemper, and Organist Il. L. Adam. A
present was then made TO tho retiring
master of the gavel which was used at
the recent ceremonies at the unwilling
of the Mary Washington monument. In
Fredericksburg.
At match game or baseball. which
took place between team from ROCK
Vile Md, and the Old Dominions. OF
this city, at Riverside Park yesterday
afternoon, the Old Dominions were vie
torious by a sccre Of s to 6.
Mr.. John d. Hubbard OF Fulton Heights
Richmond, Is visiting friends in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
Mr.. JOHN MINOR LEAvEL DEAD.
Conservation at All Saints Memorial Chapel
by Assistant Bishop Newton.


CUIPEPER. VA, June 16.-(Special)-
Mr.. John Minor Leavel. one OF our old
wel-known, and esteered citizens died
Wednesday night about 10 o'clock. Mr..
Leavel was 20 years old. and though born
and raised TO manhood IN Spotsylvania
county. he removed to Culpeper many
years ago. and has been identified with
and took much interest In her prosperity
ever since. At the time OF his death he
was member of the Council here.
The Right Rev. DIR. j. Il. Newton, AS
sistant Bishop OF Virginia. began his visi-
tations TO the churches In Culpeper on
Wednesday by consecrating the new cha
pei recently erected near Mitchelps
Station. that being his first consecra-
ton" This beautiful chapel. named IAN
Saints Memorial Chapel" has been built
on the site where stood the church built
by the venerable Rev. Philip Slaughter,
on an outline of his land and which was
destroyed during the war. There were
present with the Bishop the following
clergymen: Rev. Messrs. Hansbrough and
Murray. OF Orange Nelson, Of Warren
ton: c. l. S. Mayo. OF Newport News, and
s. p. Walters. Of Culpeper There was
a very large crowd present--far more
than the house could hold. The beautiful
and impressive service of conservation
was taken part in by all .he clergy pres
ent and many OF the laymen. The sermon
was preached by Rev. c. J. Mayo, a dis
course full OF both interest and sins,ruc-
ton. After the services bountifui re-
past was spread and partaken Of by all
present In the afternoon the Bishop,
after preaching one of his earnest and
deepiy-interesting sermons. confirmed two
candidates, and thus ended his first day
OF service I'm Culpeper. which will not
soon be forgotten.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL.
Erection of n New General Dining Hall
Ordered Coming TO Richmond.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, June 16.-CSpe-
cial)-The Eastern State Hospital FIX
ecutive Board, Mt their meeting yesterday,
ordered the erection OF General Dining
Hail. for male patients. The building
will be Of brick, one story, with high ven
tilating roof, and will be located on the
rear lawn, southeast of the old tower.
Plans for the building were submitted
by MIR. A. Probasco. the leading architect
OF our town. 'and If carried out VIII be
not only a great ornament TO the insti-
tuition, but great comfort to inmates.
Bids will be advertised for in accordance
with the plans submitted. and will be
presented TO the full boa ID meeting July
18th. A large quantity of routine work
was gotten through with. among which
was the auditing of all accounts contract
ed during the past month.
Mrs. Roberta Camm and daughter. Miss
Florence. from Lynchburg, and Mr.. Cor
bin Cosnahan. from Texas are here visit
ing Professor and Mrs. T. J. Stubs.
Mrs. Camm and Mr.. Cosnahan are ma
tives of this place. and this is the first
visit Of the latter TO the scenes Of his
childhood for twenty-seven years.
Judge Smith will on Monday, York
Court-day. appoint a commissioner Of
accounts IOr tne county OF DOfk III place.
of the late Stafford @. Cook and admit
TO probate the will of Mr.. Cook. Edward
+. Gofilgan and DR.. 9. G. Cook are the
executors named.
Mr. John +. Jones, the member of the
James City Board OF Supervisors from
Powhatan District, | am Informed, will
at an early day tender his resignation
and remove 10 Richmond, where he will
engage in business. Mr. Jones has recent
ly returned from an extended visit 10
Boston for his health.
COMMENCEMENT NOTES.
All arrangements for the annual ban
quet Of he Society of Alumni were per-
feeted to-day by the committee In charge.
and the dinner will be given in the hand
some new hall In the Taliferro Building
by Mr. Spencer. Among those who will
respond to tcasts are Mr. Munford, of
Richmond. and Ion. George ID. Wise, Of
Washington.
The business management Of the Col
lege Magazine has secured the services
OF Mr. George Carter, a celebrated humor-
list. who Will deliver a lecture for the
benefit OF the Magazine at Cameron Hall
Saturday night. June sd.
The annual german and banquet of
Alpha Ieta Chapter Of Kappa Alpha
Order viii be given in the Taliaferro
Hall June 29th
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
REPORTS FROM ROCKY MOUNT.
Judge Battles water-Works Completed
New Law Offices Fitted Up.

ROCKY MOUNT. N. C.. June 16.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The system of water-works spe-
clally arranged for the residence of Judge
Battle, on west Railroad street, was
completed this morning.
A number of law Offices have been
fitted UP in the old Thorpe drugstore,
and hereafter the Mayors Court will be
held there.
Mrs Kate Battle and Miss Mary Bat
tie. Of Temperance Hall. are the guests
OF Mrs. DR.. Thorpe, on Church street.
Miss BERTHE Savage. Of Scotland Neck.
Is visiting the family OF Mr.. Spencer
Fountain.
Hon. Frank d. Winston. of BERTHE
county. and Attorney scul, OF Windsor,
spent yesterday here.
Mr.. James Il. Merritt, who has been
visiting friends at Chapel Hill. returned
to-day.
Mr.. James +. Bum Is spending the
month In Washington. d. c.
Miss Lena Taylor. Of Whitaker's, spent
yesterday here. the guest OF her aunt.
Mrs J. a. Taylor.
Yesterday at one OF his Nash-county
farms, Mr.. William c. Taylor entertained
a few select friends by giving an old
fashioned barbecue and trimmings"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
yirginiu News Items,

Mr.. John Sulllnger. ons-of the Oldest
citizens of Fredericksburg. died Friday
at his home. aged 10 years.
Mr.. J. d. Bowling, Of Upper Marlboro
Nd was married at Fredericksburg last
week to Miss Mildred w. Male.
Mr.. W. Key Howard. Jr, Of Fredericks-
burg, was married last week 10 Miss
Florence Moore. at her home. in Griffin
Ga. The newlymarr!ed couple Will spend
portion OF their honeymoon at
Kenmore the historic home Of the
groom's parents. Major and Mrs. W. Key
Howard.
The second sale OF lots OF the Frede
ricksburg Development Company was helC
Thursday TO satisfy the creditors under
the deed of trust. There were a number
OF bidders. and bidding was very spirited
The sale Melted $4,000. One hundred and
fifty more of the lots will be sold latel
in the summer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
DEATH FROM TYPHOlD-FeVER.
Brilliant Wedding of Mr.. Mccormick and
Miss Chumbiy-Small Salaries


EAST RADFORD. VA, June lG.-(Spe-
cial)-Mr. A. r. Caldwell. one of the
most prominent and highly-respected citi-
zens OF the town. died yesterday. of
typhoid-fever
DR.. W. a. Wilson is very i'll of an
abscess on the liver. Drs. Bramlett. OF
Pulaski. and Jeffrey. of Radford. are
waiting on him.
Mr. w. A. Mccormick. OF Radford. and
Miss Eula T.. Chumbly. of New River,
were married in the Presbyterian church
at New River. June 18th by Rev. b. w
Mebane. The church was beautifully de-
corated. ard the ceremony was very i'm
pressive. While Mrs. Judge Hudson
played Mendelssohns weddlng-march the
bridal party entered: Ushers c. NJ. Chum-
bly,, of Bedford City: Blair Morton, OF
Abingdon: J. S. Goldsmith. OF Blyefield
and Hoge Brown, OF Radford; fiower-girls
little Misses Ella Chumbly and Annie
Hudson; attendants, Mr.. III. Lynch. Mon
roe county, W. Va. with Miss Susie
Chumbly. OF Bel Spring; Professor Symes,
of Princeton. n. j.. with Miss May Nicou
Mr.. J. w. Hopkins. OF Radford. with Miss
Edie HUFF. OF Bel Spring; r. II. Allison
of Radford. with Miss Fannie Ingles. OF
Pulaski: Fred. w. Whaling, of Kenova
w. Va. with Miss Sallie Shannon. OF
Giles county; Mr.. j. w. Run. OF Rich
mond. with Miss Minnie Kiny, OF Abing-
don. Mr.. r. S. Mccormick was best-man,
with Miss Annie Chumbly. maid OF
honor. The bride was dressed in white
silk. trimmed with Chantilly lace and
ribbon. and wore an orange-blossom
wreath. and carried bouquet OF bridal
roses. After receiving the congratula-
tons OF friends they took the north-bound
train for the Shenandoah Valley.
THE EX AND INCUMBENT.
Attorney-General Scott and ex-Attorney-
General Ayres were both In attendance
at the Hastings Court this week.
The City Council at their regular June
meeting reduced all salaries. The
Mayors salary was cut from 500 to $500
Commemorative Attorney. from $50 per
month to sc: City Solicitor. from so
to $40. and policemen. from so to $50.
The City Engineer has advertised for
bids to put In q system Of water-woSks.
Radford Chapter. lSs. Progressive En-.
dowment Guild Of America. was or
ganiEed this week with about twenty
members.
POLITICAL
Nov that Hon. Paul c. Edmunds haa
asclins1 Il b sax4l1Ata tx rS-SlAettoA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
I AVN PARTY AT "eEAUMORT H."
Charming Entertainment Given by Mr.
and Mrs. Norwood.

and Mrs. Norwood.
NIcUAIrX. VA, June 16.-(Speci1l)-
Tho social event of the season was a
lawn-party given Wednesday evening by
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. l.. Norwood, at their
beautiful country home, 'Beaumorth." 1t
was n most enjoyable occasion In every
senae OF the word. on the spacious green,
beneath the Druidical oaks. whose massive
bodies and far-reaching arms had wit
messed the storms of centuries, were
conerecated the beauty and chivalry of
Powhatan and Goochland.
II xvo,ild be impossible from this galaxy
~ beauty for the writer to make any
inyidious distinctions. Dainty tables.
beautifully decorated, were placed in
charming hooks from which guests were
furnished with creams, ices. and viands
too numerous TO mention, so delicious
that even Lucullus would be tempted TO
taste Mr. and Mrs. Norwood were un-
firing I'm their efforts to see that al
should spend a pleasant time, and were
charming as host and hostess. and when
the hour for departure came the universal
verdict was that they might Give long
and prosper"
The farmers are In the midst Of their
wheat harvest. the yield of which will
be far below the average The hay crop
was very much injured by dry weather.
and a very small crop OF tobacco will he
planted. Corn Is looking well. with the
prospect OF not more than one third OF
a crop OF oats.
The Democrats OF the county have heard
with regret that our present congress
man. MIR. Epes. has decided not TO enter
the congressional race again. as he made
Il faithful and efficient representative.
Statc-Senator Southall. of Amelia, Is
spoken OF as very suitable successor 70
Mr.. Epes.
May the Dispatch long live 10 WELD
sledge-hammer blows in behalf OF Demo
crazy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17

the political field v IN manner mi1cd.
Rsdfcrd and Montgomery. county wkt p
unanimous for . congressman frcm tn.s
and AZ the DISTRICT, a. Il has been .
number of years since the western part
Of the district has had . candidate.
Charles A. Heermans. Of Chrtstiansourg.
ana ex-Commonweslth's Attorney OF snn
county, will be q candidate for inc Ne
publican nomination
Hon. J. Hoxs Tyler has been appointed
chief marshal for the eth Of July csie-
bration.
william q. Houchins's administrato.
sued the Norfolk and western nanosu
Germany for $4,000 damages In the June
court Of Giles county. Houchins was
killed the 18th Of last July In q wreck
at the Narrows. on New rver. The jury
brought in a verdict of BOD ana
motion was made TO set the ve.uIc' ssae'
~, the motion was overruled by Judge
Williams. The case will go to the Court
of Appeals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-06-17
DR. C. E. TAYLOR's ARTICLES.
Resolutions Endorsing Them Adopted b,
the Alumni Association.

the Aiumnt Ae9Ocl0uOn.
WAKE FOREST. n. c.. June Is.-(Spe
cial.)-At a recent meeting Of the Alumni
Association, w. T.. Daniel. Esq. offered
the following resolutions:
Whereas, Dr. c. Il. Taylor has pub
llshed in the Biblical Recorder a series Of
articles on. How Far Ought State Il
Undertake TO Educator and, whereas
these articles discuss questions of great
and vital interest and OF practical i'm.
portance to all our people, therefore. be Il
Resolved. That In the opinion OF the
Alumni Association OF Wake Forest Col
lege these articles are timely. important
and wise, and in our judgment the prin-
ciples discussed are correct. the positions
taken Just TO all, and deserve the support
OF every citizen.
Resolved, That In the interest OF the
rights Of citizenship we deem 1t proper
that the subject be brought before the
people from the standpoint OF discussion
in the same spirit OF fairness which char
acterizes these articles"
The resolutions were discussed by DIT
c. Durham, Superintendent J. c. Scar
borough. C. S. Vann. w. A. Dunn, T.. T.
billiard. S. w. Brewer, DR.. Carter, II.
NJ. Shaw. T. X. Proctor. DR. +. c. Nc
Connell, Professor r.. w. Sykes, Newton
Holding. and Professor u. Y. Gully.
The resolutions were adopted with only
one opposing vote.
The commencement exercises which
have Just closed were the most enjoyable
In the history OF the college.