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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

The John Fuqua Case.

In the case of the city of Keytes-
vile against John Fuqua, charged
with violating section 90 of ordi-
nance No. 16 in relation to ''miscel-
laneous offenses and their penalties, "
and which was set for trial before
Mayor Vandiver last Monday, was
transferred for hearing before Pres
ident of the Board of Alderman
Egan, az Mayor Vandiver refused to
try the case as Fuqua had deter
mined to fight the matter, and the
mayors mind was fully made up as
to the defendant's Suilt.
As will be remembered young
Fuqua, in company with q couple OF
negro women, was discovered in his
fathers carpenter chop on the night
Of Nov. 22nd by Deputy City Mar
shal Haney. Mayor Vandiver was
sent for to assist in arresting the
parties, but Fuqua ran and was not
arrested until the next day. The
two negro women, however, were tax
en- In custody and lodged in the Gala
boose. The next morning they were
arraIgned before the mayor and
pleaded guilty to violating that sec =
ton of the city ordinances pertain
Ing to lascivious conduct. ETC., and
were fined $40. each, and costs.
The case against Fuqua was neve
called by President OF the Board Of
Alderman Egan, hence the trial OF
the case was permitted to go by de-
fault. and Fuqua went unwhipped of
punishment.
Believing that what sis sauce for
the goose ought to be sauce for the
gander," and that what is law for
the white man IL law for the negro,
Mayor Vandiver remitted the fines
and his portion OF the costs in the
cases against the two negro women.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

John 9. Perkins, of near Seribner
school-house. bulked down, some Of
his tobacco last Saturday. On
going. out to his tobacco barn the.
next morning he found thot some 18
sticks Of the weed had been taken.
from. one of the tiers in thu barn, and.
after looking around Nr. Perkins.
found q revolver which the thief had.
evidently lost while reaehing up for.
The tobacco. Mr.. Perkins now has
the artillery in his possession. II the
man who took the tobacco wiz call
on Mr.. Perkins, settle for the
Iamount OF the weed he appropriated
to his own use, a,d pay for this
notice Mr.. Perkins.will give him his
lost revolver.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07
Wedd5N0 Bells.

ANDERsoN-REyo:-Mr. Il. w. An
derson, of Sullivan county, and Miss
Effie Reno, OF near Newcomer, were
married by Judge b. Z. Minter at
the courthouse, in Keytesville, on
Tuesday, Dec. 4th.
LANCER - BEELER:-Mr. Felix N.
LANCER. the Rockford merchant, and
Miss Fannie d. Beeler, of Missouri
township, were married on Wednes-
day, Nov. Goth. We did not learn
who did the splicing.
HARDEN-BEARDEN:-Mr. s. p. Har-
deu and Miss Ellen Bearden, both of
near Westville, were married at the
courthouse, in Keytesyille, on FRI
day, Nov. Both, Squire II. A. Wheel
er officiating.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

As Davis Woodward and Harry
kirkpatrick, OF near Newcomer. were
going home on Tuesday night OF last
week from a special session of the 4.
OF p. lodge. at Mendon, their team
became frightened and ran away,
breaking the tongue OF the Buggy,
smashing one wheel and breaking up
the vehicle generally. The boys were
shook up considerably, but neither
OF them were hurt.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

George l.. Sisler returned last
Saturday from the Mississippi bot
tom, opposite Hannibal, where he
has been engaged in ditching and
grading for the farmers. His ditcher
is run by ox-power and requires 16
yoke OF oxen. He had q contract
over there which amounted to about
1900. He has a prospect for q
large contract of the same sort Of
work in the bottom below Bruno
wick. His oxen are being used this
week by E. NJ. Williams & Co., Of
Salisbury, doing some grading fer
w. r. Slaughter, in the East Fork
bottom. While en- route from Han
nibal, Mr.. Sisters ditching outfit,
and especially the 16 yoke OF oxen,
afforded quite a curiosity to people
along the way. At Hannibal the
streets were lined with people to see
the novel sight.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07
Adiudged of UnsOund Mind.

A. c. Stevenson. living seven miles
north OF Keytesville, was last Mon
day adiudged. by jury, in Judge
Minter's court to be of unsound
mind and incapable OF attending to
his own affairs.
Mr.. Stevenson is about 40 or 45
years OF age, and was formerly an
active, energetic farmer. Some 10
or II years ago he became suddenly
blind. he consulted the best ocu-
lists, in st. Louis, all of whom pro-
nounced his case incurable.
To become suddenly blind was, of
course, a terrible affiiction. but his
case might have been worse. His
wife was an excellent woman of good
sense and business qualifications.
They had no children, and Mrs.
Stevenson was succeeding well in the
management OF the farm and was
making q good living. A year or
more since che died, after which Mr..
Stevenson had no one to attend to
his affairs, and seemed to lose all in
terest in business, spent most of his
time in sleep till finally it became
necessary for his own good to have
steps taken to protect his interest.
He made request OF Judge Minter
that bis nenr neighboi, Jas. l..
Mason, be appointed his guardian
which was done. We have no doubt
Mr.. Stevenson's interest are perfect
ly safe in Mr.. Mason's hands.
A Mr.. Cook, who married q young
lady who was raised by Mr.. aud Mrs.
Stevenson, has been living on Mr..
Stevenson's farm for nearly two years
and since the death OF Mrs. Steven
son has taken care of him.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07
Cut in the Arm.

The colored Odd Fellows lodge. in Keytes-
vile. gave a supper at their hall on Thurs
day night of last week.
A rule was in force to allow no smoking in
the hall, but Tom Ewing seemed to have no
regard for this rule, notwithstanding there
were a number OF negro females present
Toms persistency in sucking his pipe result
ed in a threat to eject him from the building.
row ensued in which Tom slashed out q
razor and cut JEFF Chapman, one OF the mem.
bers of the colored Odd Fellows lodge, in the
left arm infiicting painful wound fve or six
inches long, and which required several
stitches to sew it up, the necessary repairs
being made by DR.. 8. w. Downing.
1t seems that in tho melee between Ewing
and Chapman, Chapman threw bottle at
Ewing. but whether this was before or after
Chapman was cut we do not know.
Ewing was arrested, and on being taken
before Squire j. NJ. DeMoss. waived pre-
'iminary hearing and gave bond in the sum
OF s4O0 for his appearance before the grand
Jury at the next April term OF circuit court.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS
Adjourned Nov. Term. 1ssz.


Present, Judges Hyde and Niekerson, j. E
Dempsey. sheriff and r. ID. Edwards. clerk, by
his deputy, II. ii. Miller
Bond of Scott Allen to school fund
for s303.2s, approved.
Collector. of Salisbury township. ordered tc
credit tax against Emma J. Hurt in the sum
OF $S.70 on account oferroneous assessment
Election certificates of election of r. d
Edwards. county clerk; Fl. B. Richardson
circuit clerk; 81. C. Minter. Judge OF probate
fled.
DR.. G. NJ. Dewey, coroner-elect, presents
bond, which is approved,
N. F. Courtney credited with the sum oil
$3.50 on tax of 1894 on account OF errone
GUS assessment.
Dennis Egan, q pauper, admitted to the
county poor farm.
Bond of q. D Edwards. county elerk-elect,
presented, approved and ordered fled.
The following grand and petit jurors were
selected for the January, 1s9f, term of cir
cult court, at Salisbury:
GRAND JURORS.
+. E. Dodge, II. N. Glenn, E. Butler. F. E.
Bartholomew, A. j. Miller, j. G. Rucker, A.
J. Dodd, r. W. Cooper. Chas. Mauzey, Ben
Hoyle, W. T. Irwin, Jno. N. Buster.
PETIT JURORS.
81. 8. Corey, L.. ]. Grotian, VIM. Bitter,
Thos. Trow,J. c. Newsome, C. Joseph. Covey
Heryford, j. F. Conrad, Isaac Hoddle, R. B.
fitzpatrick, A 8. Taylor. C. ]. Hampton. A.
r. wood, A. ]. Coy, r. L. Yancey, E. C.
Cavanah, W. p. Johnson, r. w. Blakey,
Jno. Gladbach, Rufus Stewart, B. F. Fleet
wood, Watt Shannon, W. F. Carlstead, q.
T. Holloway.
Township clerk, OF Keytesviile township,
Hancock road case with the clerk OF this
court and cause continued till next term
thereof.
Sheriff's report OF sale Of land, mortgaged
by Mary E. Messex to school fund for the
sum of $3.50. to Fl. c. Minter, approved.
Bond OF ii. C. Minter to school fund for
$500 approved upon fling of sheriff's deed
to said Minter for land mortgaged by Mary
E. Messex to school fund and bought by
said Minter.
Bond OF b. II. Smith, recorder-elect, for
IS, 900. presented, approved and ordered
filed.
Allowances made to judges, clerks and
of election, held Nov. 9Th, 1894,
aggregating the sum of s31o.50, and war
rant orderded to issue to county treasurer.
and to he by him disbursed to the parties
thereto entitled.
Ordered that James Price, a pauper. be ad
mitted to the county poorfa farm till further
orders.
Court adjourned sine die.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

c. s. Sc"tr, n former Keytesville
dry goods merchant, who has been
In Chicago for some time in quest OF
employment, arrived here in time to
spend Thanksgiving day with his
family. He viii shortly leave for
Marcaline to assist j. Whiteman.
a former KeytesvilIe hardware mer-
chant, who will open a dry goods
store, at Marceline. between now and
the first OF the year.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Thecase of the state against George
Embree, Of three miles east of town,
charged with carrying concealed
weapons, and taken on change OF
venue from Squire Wneeler's to
Squire DeMoss' court, was tried, by
jury, last Saturday, resulting in the
acquittel of the defendant. Ed 7.
Miller represented Embree and Pros
ecuting Attorney Wallsee appeared
for the state.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

"Pretellis' Juvenile Stars" a concert CON-
pany, held down tho boards at the Keytes-
vile opera house last Friday night. Owing
to the inclemency OF the weather the audience
was small. During the entertainment some
young men present conducted themselves in
such q way as.to require the manager te re
quest the city.marshal to preserve order, and
that officer at once asked the ill-behaved
young men to dssist. After the concert was
over. Manager White called at Prof. Dimes
room to settle with him asthe entertainment
had been given Ss a public school library
benefit. Just as Mr.. White had descended
the stairway to Prof. Dimes room on his way
to the hotel, come one struck him a heavy
blow on the back of the head o. neck, knock
ing od his hat and knocking Mr.. White
against an awning post. White quickly drew
his revolver and banged away in the dark at
his cowardIy assailant, bu1. unfortunately,
ths ball did not take effect. The assault ia
Supposed TO have been made by one OF the
gang Mr.. White had aad the MARSHAL re-
prove.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

The Salisbury academy students
have commenced the publication of
a paper known as the Academy
Journal. Our worthy young friend,
viii Drace, OF near keytesyi,le. is the
-editor-in-chtei. assisted by Frank
Snoddy. Frank ClardY and Misses
Anna Davenport and Florence Cox.
W m. McCurry Is local editor. and J.
+. Redd and J. w, wsyland are bus
,ness managers.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Paul Alexander Johnstone, the
great and far-famed mind reader.
gave a very satisfactory exhibition
OF his wonderful powers. and per-
formed many wonderful feats OF his
skill as a mind reader at the Keytes-
vile opera house Wednesday night.
We were not present. but Harry
Aldridge. the COURIER Office: devil,
speaks OF the entertainment in the
highest terms.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Julius Grotian. of Moberly, for
merly OF the Westville neighbour
hood. and son of Charles Grotjan,
has been in Charlton county this
week on visit to relatives. near
Westville and Dalton.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Miller LESLEY, Of two miles west OF
town. is feeling too large for his
trousers this week, as his wife gave
birth to a fine boy last Tuesday. 1t
has been ten years since an event oi
such importance transpired at Mr.
LessIey's house and the happy father
smiles and smiles.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07
Tho Signals Logic.

The Eeytesville Signal is doing the
COURIER an unintended kindness by
its over anxiety for Kevtesville mer-
chants TO advertise in the Signal in
stead of the COURIER, urging as it's
principal reasons that Marceline mer-
chants advertise in the Signal, and
that the Signal has circulation two
or three times as large as that of
the COURIER in the north part of the
county. 1t says Aarceline merchants
have advertised steadily in the Sig
nal and have as steadily increased
their trade at KeytesVille's loss.
Thus it is the Signal makes an ex-
hibition OF it's stupidity, which,
summed up, is this: The existence
OF the Signal has been the means of
Marceline merchants advertising in
that paper. which has resulted in q
loss oftrade to Keytesville, therefore
Keytesville merchant should patron
ize the Signal in preference to the
COURIER.
As to the CoURIER's circulation, we
will cay that it has list OF subscrib-
ers in numbers second to none, and
who are the very best citizens in
Charlton county. and who get their
mail at poet-offices where Keytes-
Vile merchants who advertise in the
columns of the COURIER will reap
benefits from three to four fold as
great as they would by patronizing
any other paper in this county, the
Marceline Signalnot excepted.
The COURIER not only has a good
circulation in the north part Of the
county, but all over the county.
Merchants who want the truth can
be satisfied OF the iustness OF our
claim by calling at this Office.
Besides oil this. il the Signal is so
wonderfully prosperous and is carry
ing twice as much advertising as the
OOIhiEht Nudb 10 tue ucCcoctty iof
it's tearing It's neither garment?
It certainly ought to be satisfied
with the lion's share. But it may be
that the Signal lion is a hog. in
which event it's greed is readily un-
derstood.
We assure Keytesville merchants
that the COURIER will be grateful for
whatever advertising patronage
they see fit to give US, and guaran-
tee they will get value received for
every dollars worth OF space they
occupy in it's columns.
Then. too, we haveletters to prove
that the Signal charges or has
charged Marceline merchants lower
rate for advertising than it does
Kestesville merchants-a discrimi-
nation that is neither based on JUS
tice nor correct business principles.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Mrs. Ann Ford, a respectable col
ored woman living in the north part
of town, died of dropsy about day
light Tuesday morning. Her re
mains were inferred in the City GENE
terry the following day,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

DIR. w. W. Warmer, OF Weston,
Platte county, Mo-, and his family
will soon take up their residence, in
Mendon, where the doctor will en-
gage in the practice of medicine.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

j. L. Potts. who was once in the
iewclry business here, but who il
now running q similar establish
ment, at Marceline, will soon move
into quarters of his own.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Sherif1s Pratt, of Marion county,
and White, of Macon county ar
rested Charles Collen, at Bevier, last
Wednesday, charged with stealing
eleven horses in Marion county. Col
len was on his way to the. Indian
Territory when captured.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Read the big half page "ad." Of
the Keytesville Nero. Co. this week.
They are making some very inter-
esting pricess You can not afford to
miss the bargains they are Offering.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

We have just received q handsome
line OF cheuile table covers for the
holiday trade.
MILLER & LEWIS,
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Miss Polly Gillian, of Brunswick,
returned home last Saturday, after
three days. visit to MissNina Ruck-
er. OF Keytesvilfe.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

DR.. G. D. Pendell, of Triplett, has
new bicycle OF which he is as proud
as q boy with a free ticket to cir
Gus.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Only one of the two horse buyers.
who were expected here last Tuesday
came, and he made no purchases.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Mrs. G. B. Gillian left for Texarkana, Ark,
yesterday morning whittier she was called by
the serious illness Of her son, Herbert, who
has malarial fever.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07
All kinds OF dress goods and trim
mings at Miller & Lewis,.

A specially fine line ofIadies' hand
kerchiefs. suitable for holiday gifts,
at Miller & Lewis. s5 :
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

E. NJ. Shupe shipped one car load.
each, OF hogs and cattle, and C. d.
Felt one car load of hogs from Mem
don to Chicago last Saturday.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Miss Grace Egan. one Of the popu.
lar teachers in the Marceline public
schools, spent Thanksgiving with
Keytesville home folks
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Don't forget that Miller & Lewis
carry q fine line of gents furnishing
goods. Cali and see them before
making your purchases.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Remember that Miller & Lewis
handle the Brown Shoe Co.'S. cele-
brated boots and shoes-the best in
the land.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07

Read L. E. Cooks nes "ad." this
week.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1894-12-07
New z. Of P. Officers.

At the PECULIAR meeting OF Launeelot K. OF
p. lodge, in Keytesville, last Friday night
the following offcsrs were elected for the en-.
suing year:
John NJ. Mason, C. T.; C. F. Owen, v. c.;
ii. ii. Miller. p; ]. w. Agee. N. OF W; Thos
Cock, NJ. at A.; +. 81. yeatch. NJ. F.; d. b
Kellogg, w. T.; III. C. Miller, K. Of r. and
A fun line OF rubber goods at Mil
ler & Lewis.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-12-21

did not even know what had become OF
her old love. He might be dead or
married-married to that sweetheart
he had boasted ''he could find, as pref
ty as Mabel and not so jealous"
Mabel had tried-oh, so hard!-to put
tickle Arthur out of her thoughts, but,
alas, when Blossoms restless fingers
would stir the pot-pourri into perfume,
the ghost of that dead summer and
that lost love would come out from the
withered rose leaves and pull at Ma
bells heart-strings with relentless
hands.
While Mabel wept on her folded
hands, the restless little Blossom,
ever intent on childish mischief, came
and leaned against her knee, abstract
cd the tiny silver thimble from her
finger, and trotted back to dabble in
the rose leaves again until she was
presently put to bed after drowsily
murmuring her baby prayer, "Now l
lay me down to sleep"
Then Mabel knelt TO pray also, and
to her nightly petition she added, as
often before: "God bless Arthur,
wherever he may be, and give him
happy life. Amen"
= =
The joyous Christmas morning
dawned with dazzling sunshine on the
bright, new fallen snow, and Blossom
was very happy with the new doll and
sugar plums in her red stocking, but
for sweet Mabel there was no Christ
mas token, although in former years
the festal season had showered her
with gifts. With deft fingers she pre-
pared their simple breakfast of tea and
toast, and just as they finished eating
their laundress entered.
She was sunny tempered old negro
woman, once Blossoms loving nurse,
and since then she had insisted on do
ing their small wash, charging only
nominal sum, such as she knew Mabel
could afford to pay.
Blossom laughed with delight over
the big yellow orange Nanny gave
her, then the old woman opened her
neat basket and brought out the snowy
garments so daintily Numbered, ex-
planning volubly:
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-12-21
snow drifts.

blow uTlIlS.
Don't spill the pot-pourri, my pet!"
murmured sweet, sad voice.
1t was Blossoms sister, blue-eyed
Mabel, who sat sewing by dim light
and dying fire-sewing furtively on
white dress for n cheap doll hidden
under her apron. for tomorrow would
be Christmas, and the poor gift must
go into Blossoms little red stocking
hanging yonder with that pathetic darn
in the tiny heel,
They were alone in the world, these
two, and Mabel was fighting the battle
of life for both, with a brave heart but
failing hope, for alas! encountered with
the care of the 4-year-old child, there
was so little she could do to keep the
grim wolf of poverty away from the
door.
Only two years ago they had been
the petted daughters of a rich mes-
chant, but failing in business, he had
died of the shock, and his delicate
wife had soon followed him to the
grave.
Everything was sold to satisfy the
clamorous creditors.
OF all the splendors and luXuries Of
their old home nothing remained to the
orphans but the beautiful china vase of
pot-pourri of which Arthur and Mabel
had gathered the roses that summer
when they were betrothed.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-12-21

Some men join church with no
better motive than others rob a bank.
II men had to be judged by one an
other nobody could ever get to
heaven.
The quickest way for man TO find
out what others think of him is to
run for Office.
Don't do anything to-day that you
wouldn't want TO be found doing on
the Judgment day.
1t is not what you put into your
pocket, but what you take out that
will make you rich.
Happiness consists in virtuous and
honest life, in being content with
competency of outward things, and in
using them temporarily.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-12-21
Catarrh Can Not BE Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as thoy
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tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
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taken internally, and acts directly on tho
1lood and mucous surfaces Halls Catarrh
Cure is not qnack medicine. 1t was pre-
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rountry for years, and is regular pre-
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.nown, combined with the best blood puri-
iers, acting directly on the mucous sur
aces. The perfect combination of the two
Ingredients is what produces such wonder
nj results in curing Catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free
+. j. CHENEY e. CO, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price zoe.
Halls Family Pills, Doc.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-12-21

well, SIR" sand the vivacious lady
to the artist who was painting her
portrait, you haven't finished al-
ready, have you? Or, has the hour
expired?" Neither, madam" replied
the artist II am waiting for an op-
portunity of seeing how your chiH
looks when in repose."
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-12-21

If conversation be an art, like
painting, sculpture and literature, il
owes its most powerful charm to ma
ture; and the least shade of formality
or artificc destroys the effect of the
best collection of,words