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again, but tile fther had not Yet returnea Finally
the elder Mays returned to his sons home and
while after this. wirn on return trip from WASH
ingfon, he had arrived Difficult, two horsemen
rode up one on eithsr side. and seized the reins.
Mays reached for HIS whip. when Taylor drew a
pistol and presented It. Mays, finding they had
the advantage. asked what they desired. when they
unhitched the horse which Mays had obtained from
Taylor from the wagon, and, turning the one he
tTnylorl had obtained from Mays loose. mounted
anil rode away. The exchange of horses WAS last
February. Three warrants We're served Taylor
aud the case went to the grand jury. which re-
turned the warrant witt, the statement that II was
case Of assault only. consequently was not a case
FOR them to act upon. There was more or less
squabbling between the lawyers to whether the
ease was properly trable under the circunst Inces,
and 1t was finally decided by Justice Coleman that
1t was, and the court then adjourned one week
The Christian EndeayOr meeting Sunday evening
was well attended and Of interesting character.
II was led by Mr. j. ID. Gr0h and opened with a
praise service. This followed with solo by
Mrs BallOu. What Shall the Harvest Be-" The
topic was Lessons From SOlomOns Life and Writ
ings' MIR. J. s. Webster read from the 18th chap
ter. Of Ecclesiastes; Miss May Bready gave an in
terestng report Of the local union meeting recently
held In Alexandria Mr. II. f. Hanes made Inter
esttng remarks relative to Of the Of Solo
mon. mon Remarks were also made by Misses Emma
starr and May Bready. The meeting closed with
singing. The Lord Keep Watch Between U.s.
Key Mr.. Eaton preached his first sermon In the
NJ e. Church Sunday.
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Charles Gray. the nine-year-old boy OF Avalon
Heights. whO Friday last, was run over by
heavily loaded wagon and stepped upon by one Of
the horses attached to 1t, Is slowly recovering His
escape from instant death is regarded as remark
able.
A young man named King. whose term had ex
pired at the reform school. but who being held
there until his relatives could be heard from, es-
capped Saturday; He was, however. soon recaptu-ed
and taken back to the school, whose authorities
are, 1t is understood trying to find out where his
relatives can be found.
Mf. Julian c. Shafer of Cincinnati. who spent
Yesterday with his mother and sister. Mrs. Frazier
of Avalen Heights left last evening for Lynch
burg, Va.
Mrs Blanche Price OF Washington, who has been
visiting Mrs. Dr. z. W. Alderman OF Iansdon, has
returned home.
Mrs H. s. Sutton of Langdon, who has been visit
ing Miss Anna Jones Of Northwest Washington, has
returned home.
Mrs J. ID. Snyder and Mrs. s. America have re-
turned to the city after pleasant visit with Mr..
and Mrs w. A. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Snyder
were residents Of this place hut moved back in
town In the early fall. They expect. however. to
come here again in the spring. and perhaps locate
permanently
Mr.. w. A. Roberts. who has been suffering from
an attack Of rheumatism. Is much improved.
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We're held At night Mr.. Shipman again preached
the services being preceded by a love feast.
The Sans Souci Club met at the residence of Mrs.
A 8. Boernstein Thursday night with President s.
W. Flagg in the chair Miss May Barry was elect
ed to membership and considerable business trans
acted.
trip to New Mexico. where he went on business
Connected with the department In which he is en-
floyed.
Mr. and Mrs. r. ]. Yates and Miss Florence
Leeds attended the meeting of teachers of the
county, held at Vienna Saturday.
senator's Chandler of New Hampshire and Bacon
of Georgia were at the Eagle House Friday
sister Ml. Msars of III v Is his
Master lawrence shreve. the young son OF Mr.
T. NJ Talbot rendered the necessary attention and
he Is doing well.
The ladies' of the Congregational Church realized
quite handsome sum at their New England dinner
Thursday night.
The regular meeting OF the town council will be
held tonight at the council room.
Miss Belle G. Merrideld. Lieut.. E. B. Barry and
Mr.. Geo A. l.. Merrifed have been appointed a
committee by the executive committee Of the VII
lage Improvement Society to arrange for a number
Mr.. W. H. Barksdale has rented the house Of
Mr.. W: s. McFarane. on Columbia street.
chureh VIII hold doll. E carnival R At Gaithess Ha
Thursday n1 sSnPsnci1s RsSt s st H% i, ,.,t,.
S. H. ThOrnburyh. =: -. = :
The executive committee OF. the Grand Lodge Of
e Ss tns w ~ Of
Guy Of Northampton county grand chief templar;
H. NJ. Trimble OF Richmond grand counsellor: Mrs.
NJ 8. Johnson Of Danvlfe. grand vice templar
Geo. w. Hawxhurst Of Falls Church, grand secre-
tary: H. D. shepherd. of Chatham. grand treasurer;
Miss Sudle Fitzgerald Of Danyile, superintendent
OF Juvenile temples and Rev. H. l. HOut OF Stras-
burg. past grand chief tenplar.
The scholars ef the severAIS Sunday schools Of the
town reheafsing for their Christmas entertain
ments which Will be held az follows: Presbyterian
and Congregational Christmas eve: N. e. Church.
Christmas night NJ T. Church South. New Year
eve. The Baptists viii probably hold theirs Mon
day night. December 28
The social by the Epworth Iengue Of the NJ E.
Church South held Friday night at the residence Of
Mr.. II. A. Beach q very pleasant affair.
Mr. Daniel Rollins led the Young Peoples meet
ing Sunday evening.
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'ROCkviLLE.

The hospitable home Of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. T.
White at Burdette. this county was Friday even
Ing the scene Of q pleasant social gathering at
Which time presentation Of q fine china service
was made to the host and hostess by the county
commissioners, Of which board Mr.. White is a men,
Der. MIR. John O.. Clark as president OF the board
made the presentation with u few appropriate re-
n'arks, which were warmly responded to by Mr.
white. Upon the arrival Of the guests they were
warmly received by Mr.. and Mrs. White and made
TO feei at home by the evidence Of true Maryland
hospitality, and In this the host and hostess were
ably assisted by Mrs. Bail Burdette Mrs. Will
Jams. Misses Sibley and Miss Sallie White. The
SUI per table to which the company was invited
was loaded with all the substantials and delcacies
Sosf sne season End ample Justice was done to the
few days. exhibited all the care and attention to
the, the wants OF her guests s laid down by the
Remss I ps r - Darby samuel X, Bready and Richard
Welsh and Robert Hilton, clerks to the board, and
s0S vi a Inc clerk to the board et control
Darby and number of Others from the immediate
Mr. John HILLARY Bogley, feria number of years
county CT nlmissioner froui Rockville district met
,.aa w,tn painful accident at his home near this
the horses attached to Wagon upon which he was
seated became frightened and ran away, throwing
bone In ons Of bis legs between The knee and snfIe
Or: 2. =. Stonestreet OF, this place was at once
S:'A.lsoeu anu rendered surgical assistance. Mr..
Bogley received no other tpjury of serious char
seyera, NE Mss. likely to be conpsd to the house for
Messrs. Thoma, Anier.en anaaEdward C. Peter,
as trustees saturday sodffth Rllrdum farm OF lgf
sS1nty' ss.,se the sg purchaser. beg turn and
fssm iss !. IN good locality price paid for
Cards have been Issued for the marriage Of Miss
Ssae %,a ElhaSsth & Davis, dapg,ten Of Mr.. and Mrs
IN. y Davis Of this tqwp. and Mr. James K.
cember g. at the Baptist Ch1rch. Rev. L. Il.
nmbousne, resident pastor. WIN fofEciate.
!ne Ieachers' Association of Damascus district
neH AZ interesting meeting Friday, at which the
!onoGl ing program ,was rendered In good style:
"A fractical Lesson in History by Mr., ]. r.
r haker sns members OF the association acting as
gupsls: Heading Lssons. First Grade." Miss
rupiis, Willis b. Burdette; (which Studies
should We Aternate!" NessrS. c. W. Day ard
I. burdette: 'Ontiine in CompOeiton." ia,Iss
e. Etchisou "Driu In Phonics," J. L. Burriett.
The following transfers 0f real estate have been
eaaced upon the land record books OF this county:
fhiip I. Stablef. attorney. to Hiram Leach three
ana tnree-qunrtes acres OF land eS5.iz. Edwanf
T. fetef ATTORNEY, to Geosge W. ofIutt, tract OF
iana pear goniltt road: $500. Anna r harbour
70 Louis W. Thomas, tots and 6, In blnck II
Gunerts addition to IAkoms Park; F.. CAroline
d Brown and husband to Rev. Jas. +. Mackin of
WasoinSfon. 0.000 square fret Of lard near
nsowns seetions. 3lcos Hizafe4a Dusey 70 Harry
41MesA, easts q Two tsacts 0f 1and: -. George
Wagnes sna Wiz - Jacob Beol part pf tast e
Evening star., 1896-12-15

True Story of what Was Needed In
Get q Move On Nr. Blank.
From the New York Sun
pretty girl living near New York is af-
fected with large number of wou,d-be
beaux, but has no use for any OF them
For one, in particular, she had less than no
use.
he showed up one evening In a bicycle
suit and while he sat in the parlor with
the pretty girl, the pretty girls brother
sewed the bicycle cap firmly down TO the
corner OF the hall table and then dumped
All the oil from the callers bicycle lamp.
But Mr. Blank never murmured while he
picked the Stitches from his cap as he said
good night, and walked the two miles and
halr home without a complaint
VI course, the pretty girl thought that
Ar BLANK would never show up again and
gave little brother half a dozen bear hugs
as reward for bouncing him. But ten
days later Mr. Blank appeared again AS il
Lothing had happened: this time in evening
oress, with silk hat. Ii was an awful hot
night but little brother was on deck lust
the same, and thin slice of iimburger
cheese went under the lining of thar mai
hefore the evening was over.
Mr.. Blank did not depart until IL 30 that
evening, but nothing was ever heard Of the
cheese. This time the pretty girl and little
protner made bets at odds of 16 to 1 that
Mr- blank would never call again. But Mr.
Blank did call again and with a smile On
MS Innocent round face. At about $50 lit
tie brother strolled into the parlor and
walking up to the clock pushed the hands
around couple OF hours ahead and strolled
out again, silently. Mr.. Blank went early
tnat evening and has not been back since
Evening star., 1896-12-15
BROOkLAND.

The Baptist Young Peoples Union bad a full at
tendance the meeting Sunday night and many
interesting remarks were made.
The rising Lutheran congregation In this vicinity
Il increasing. Services are still being held In the
little stone houS. on the Bunker Hill road. but 1t
is believed that 1t will be necessary to look
elsewhere for a place Of wotship
At a euchre party held recently ut the residence
Of Mrs Robert Ridgway tie prizes were carried
OF by Mrs. ]. Yznaga Mr. Louis holloway. Miss
Mary Burr and Mr.. Harry Burr After refresh
ments were served dancing was indulged in for the
remainder of the evening. Among those present sen.
Agnes Brooks Miss fs sslvn Mias % csns9aa 91nass
Miss Mary Burt Miss Martina iznaga. Miss
Moyes. Miss Martha Page Miss Alma Noyes' Mr.
Alexis YzIaga, Mr.. Lindsly. Mr. A. ID. V. Burr.
Mr. Regan. Mr. Adolph Dessez. Mr.. Harry
Burr. Mr; Philip Julien; Mr. Louis Carmisk. Mr.
I.eod Page. Mr.. Audebou Ridgway. Mr.. John X.
Painter. Mr.. Noryeli Burr and Mr.. Angus Porter,
Hiss Hattie Gray Of Washington will be the
holidays
Mrs. Hernandez and the Misses Hernandez anil
Mr.. Adrine Hernandez. who have been the guests
OF Mr. calimero Hernandez Of the Catholic Uni
they WIN sail shortly for their home In Cuba:
Mr.. John Eliot Wright. with his wife and son.
A pleasant birthday party was given recently to
Mis-, MarEarst Larner at the re,:deoce Of Mr.. and
evening several choice selections rendered by
Mr. Ohm. Miss Marie IArner and Miss Margaret
IArrer. Amous those Present wee Mr.. and Mrs.
T. Ohm, Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Medinger Of Balti-
rore. Mr. and Mrs. G W. Hewitt of Staunton
Va. dr and Mrs. Fred Schulz OF Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. w. Medinger of Baltimore Mr.
and Mrs e. D. wriIts Of Cnmden. n. Y, Mr.
VIM. Hare. Mr. and Mrs. G. 3. Medhesr Of Bal
tirnore Nr. W. Oun and Msasrs Jables and I'd
ward Sudinger Of Baltimore.
Judge w H. Anderson Of Enid. Oklahoma for
nieriy Of Concord street. In visitiux Mr. MePhaul
Mrs smoot Is enjoying 4 pleasant visit In Yir-
ginia-
Brooklapd Lodge l. O. O. p hal ,,..,,x
last night In the town hall. at which much I'M,
portanf business transacted
The Broskland Guild will hold a specisl u,eettn~
Thursay evening TO bring befure the society sou,e
important matters
The Church Of Our savior win hol Ity cb, istp,..
festivities December . In the ehnrrh Presc.s -
and candy viii be distributed Sunday scbooi
The ys~ted choir Will sirg several hymns and ther
VII be appropriate remarks BY the pastor. Rey.
J. 7. Grove. 0''
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BARBER SHOP on WHEELS.
Wan Uses a Tricycle. TO Get On,
tom From Farmers

FROM the New York Press -..
NO oddei use has been found for the hi
c9cie than that TO which il has treen nut
py barber, August Lehman of Grayesend
IL. BEFORE he learned to ride a wheel he
MADE comfortable living by driving
around the scattered villages of Long
isiaho shaving farmers who could not spare
.iihe TO travel to the neighborins towns to
oe shaved- 1t occurred to Lehman that \
more desirable way of visiting his patrons
ehah by the old horse and buggy could ne
louha by constructing a tricycle. outfit
lbe plan has worked we'll The barber.s
cnair' which is getting to be a famiIiar
sient on Long Island. runs on three wheels
anG IN The center of the machlp. 4. too
saddie on which Lehman perches when he
peuaIs abroad On shaving and hair cutting
Inc advantage, OF the new outfit is that
~ costs next to nothing when COMPARED
win the expense OF keeping a horse Re-
lore ne adopted the tricycle. system of
travei Lehman was rced to coilflhe his
shaving and hair cutting efforts 10 farm
steads Tar removed from the red ana white
poie or the village barber Now he boldly
rides into the territory of his rivals. for
tne novelty of being shaved In a tricycIe
parper 5 chair has attracted custom from
ehS uidT SHOPS.
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can. He Call. Hl.self Perfesser."

can He Calls Hlsself Perfesser."
From the Philadelphia Record.
The train was about to leave the station,
and a young man leaned over the seat,
shook hands with the middle-aged gentle
man and said:
Goodbye, professor"
A man with wide stripes In his shirt
bosom looked at him narrowly. and after
the train started said:
kin you do any tricks with cards?"
mo: never touched q card"
''Mebbe ye play the pianny."
II know nothing Of music, except rs q
mathematical science"
Well ye amt no boxer. I kin see by
yer build. Mebbe We play pooi!"
Mo-
"Er shunieboard!"
II never heard OF the game before"
We'll. say, I've guessed We this time.
It's funny didn't think Of 1t before. You're
q mesmerist."
I'm nothing OF the kind
well, I'll give UP. What II yer line.
know yere In the biz. cause heerd that
young feller call ye 'perfesser.'
II am an instructor In Greek, rhetoric
and ancient history
AN yer can't do NO tricks ner play mn.
&c ner hypnotise.''
'Of course not"
The man turned and gazed out OF the
window on the opposite side OF the car,
An be calls hisself perfesser," he said
to himseaf. Don't know how ter do amy,
thing but talk Greek an -thinsn. an caiis
hisseH perfesser. TAX abont nervsg'
Evening star., 1896-12-15

land known as Glen Ross $780, Hattersly W..
Talbot, trustee, TO J. Maury Dove. tract OF land
Yerkes to Annie E. Hingiey, lots 80 and 32, Glen
Cove; 5.
A proposal to change the plan for holding prin
ary elections In the democratic party Of this
county las lately been limited ut in political cir
cies The fear that change In this direction
would be unpopular with the OF the party
cnuses the subject to be handled very gingeriy.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
LINDEN.

The first sociable Of the Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor Society Of the Presbyterian Church took
place FRIDAY evening at the residence of Mr.. and
Nrs L. B. ThOmsOn whose home was tastefuiIy
Decorated with fsIns, flowers, &c.. especially for
tne occasion Music declamations, charades, re-
tresnments. &c, were among the interesting fea-
Evening star., 1896-12-15
Changed Her Opinien.
Prom the Cleveland Leader.

HVm INC Cevcland Leader.
Ms. HinkleyA'T never could bear that
Mrs. Dariey. She seems to be always say
ing such foolish things"
Mr.. Hinkley-.Ay dear. agree with you
I met her down town this morning. and
she gushingiy Informed me that she saw
you and your sister yesterday. When I
told her that II must have been you and
your daugttet size exclaimed 20 that every
body within q radius OF half o mile could
hear that she didn't think you could be
old enough tc have . child 30 large OF
course, II was all mere gushr'
Nevertheless the friendship that has re-
Gently sprung up between Mrs. Huxley and
MIRA Dariss hos caused people who know
them to marvel much.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
LANGDON.

Mr. Charles Adriana. night watchman 1T IAusdou
stated that an attempt was made about 1 O'Clock
yesterday morniaS. by . man who 10 him Il un-
known. to break Into the meat house OF Mr. J. a.
Aagusterfer. who resides On the old Cark Anls
place. presumably for the purpose Of robbise It.
Mr. Adrians ah he endeavoeed to capture the
INTRUDER and chased hin fbe long dtstancc.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
FALLS CHURCH,

The third quarterly meeting Of the conference
year of the NJ. Z Church was heid Saturday after
nooa. with Presiding Elder Rev. s. p. Shipman pre-
siding Sunday morning Rev. Mr. Shipman preached
to a large eoogregatioe and commanioa SERVICES
Evening star., 1896-12-15
RIVERD.ALE.

The Prince Georges county Teachers Association
held its second session Of this school year Friday
Washington at the GeoI setown Law School buil,i-
Ing Consequently the children had holiday.
Papers were read by Miss Ellen J. Harper, Miss
Annie Wilson. Miss Florence White. and of
noticeable excellence by Miss Bessie Gardner upon
the query. TO What Grade and to What Extent
Should Study of Literature be Pursued:' These
asso cutions are regarded doing excellen.
work in educating teachers up to better methods
and higher standards. The next meeting will he
The niver,lalc Club met as usual Friday cven,rs:
DIR. Simonds answered Miss Pillows essay -Uf
last week. "A Defense of the Art Of Lying. "by a
mastery effort in the defense of truth He made
pedient faseEoods. Marion f erawfonl % as %ovei
ist was discussed. and criticisms upon him ex-
Charlie, Rr S % Mr. NJ s W novel, sySa as ~
gram gram was was Wen ven provided for. and Nrs FIanncTy
wick and Mr.. Fenwick of Hyattsville We're present; ;
Mr.: Jerome Baxter and Miss Florence Baxter also.
session only of its family ghost as Mrs. Scott viii
go to Washington for the winter.
Riverdale.
Mr.. J. A; Blundon is furnishing the town with
Mr.. Charles C. Wilson has come back to live in
Riyerdale.
Mrs. Greenshade Of Milwaukee is visiting her
father and mother. Mr.; and Mrs. George II. Jones'
Miss Mamie Fowler has been dangerously Ill for
Mr. BENZ. Cramer. with his family will occupy
Mr. Walter Morrison's house for the winter
The regular meeting Of the Riverlale Park Citi-
zens Association was held at the Town Hall Wed.
nesday night Mr.. e. @. Fowler was elected presi-
dent unanimously. Other officers were chosen as
follows: a Col, L. Mctiee, first vice president: DIR:
cordng secretary; F. A. Preston. financial seere-
tary: Chas. Earl. ST.. treasurer; Messrs. J. A.
Buntlon, DR.. SimOnds and Chas. Earl jr., executive
committee: Messrs Ogden. Burchheld and Ruther-
ford. railroad committee: Messrs. Wilson. Smythe
and Flannery. press committee: Messrs. Mcpevitt
Preston and Wilson. entertainment committee. The
h0f Mt
the ton of the new officers the second We'd
nesday In January. Mr.. Fowler, the newly elected
president, would address the association. efter
which an extensive literary and musical program
will be furnished by the entertainment committee.
The question of street lighting will he discussed
by tie members at the he1t meeting: An invita-
tiOn WIS received from .he liveriaie Musical Lit
erary and Dramatic Club to attend the next meet
ing of the club in the school house. aud 1t de-
cided to accept the Invitation and go in Il body
The agitation In regard to the $50 express from
Washington to stop here has been enfetuai The
interest taken In this association Is growing the
hall being packed at this meeting.
Mrs. ]. L. McGee will spend the Christmas foli-
days with friends in New York city.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
Our Guarantee.

We warrant each and every
stone to retain its brilliancy
and the mountlngs to give per-
feet satisfaction.
We Will give $1,000 TO any
charitable institution In Wash
ington IL II can be shown that
we have refused to replace a
stone that was returned as un-
satisfactory.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
Fair TESTS.

From tie CAAcos Decora.- - 49,
No. Mrs.. Biimber. . woman Is not n,
to narry uniess she knows how u cook"
, ''Thsa man isn't 1T to marry uniess he
knows hog to saw WOoA."
Evening star., 1896-12-15

WRITES: Il oaea Dr. Dulfg Coqeh Hy1gp = n fsis.
NJ vim god rsu1t1. We recpnn.Sn6 n 10 III
Evening star., 1896-12-15

Open Evenings During
This Sale at Housefurnish=
ing Store of j. w. Boteler.
Q23 Pennsylvania Avenue
Northwest.
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DO Not Confound

These stones with so-callad
Rhinestones. Sumairs. Partisan,
Brazilian. Alaska. or, in fact.
any other imitation diamond.
regardless what the name may
be. WHITE TOPAZ Is the only
stone that has ever been dis
covered that cannot he detected
from a diamond. All others are
simply manufactured from chem
icals.
Evening star., 1896-12-15
ONE NOT EASILY MOyED

True Story of What Was Needed I'm
Get a Move o. Nr. Blank.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-27
Love For the Ziezar.

Tho straight line is an abomination to
the Chinese. They endeavor to avoid it in
the streets and buildings and have Danish
ed 1t completely where country field paths
are concerned.
They will always substitute a curve
whenever possible or they will torture it
into zigzag. In many districts not sub
ject to the influence of o foreigner the
houses and temples aro characterized by
curved and often peaked roofs ornamented
with fantastic notifications of the "myr-
lad stroke pattern"
The inhabitants of such regions are soon
found to have a mental world to CORE
spond. The straight line is secuted They
think in curves and zigZags. To tho Chi
nese mind the straight line is suggestive
of death and demons. 1t belongs not to
the heaven above nor to the earth beneath.
In n true horizon line are seen the "un-
dulations of the dragon
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-27
A Representative American Painter.

What u virile, magnificent talent is that
of Winslow Homer He is perhaps at his
best In painting tho ruder life and land
scape of our country, tho forest primcval,
with its somber pines and quiet lakes,
camp life and tragedies of the chase or the
ocean in its wilder moods, as in the three
superb marines at the academy. What a
vivid impression they give one OF tho roar
and bang of waves the weight of water In
motion and the solid black rocks that re-
sist its advance. Truly there is hope for q
country that has produced n painter of
such Incorporating honesty. Such art
is good foundation for tho future-all
tho better that it is sometimes little
rude. But Mr.. Homer has other claims
upon our admiration than his independ-
once; his Americanism, SO pronounced
that one might call him the Walt Whit
man of our painters