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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
En~ ia E'ss@ cure Liver Hls; easy to
0v1A . sks2 take. easy to operate. 25c.

Theodore Lewis. the we'll known
swine-raiscr Of Wisconsin, gives, in
Hoards Dairyman, his method of pre-
pairing charcoal for hogs. A cone
shaped hole is dug in the ground near
the hog house, four or five feet deep
five feet in diameter at top ard one foot
at bottom. A sheet-iron cover is pro-
vided. A fire OF shavings is started in
the bottom, and corn cobs added by de-
grees as they get aclow util the pit
is full. If they burn faster on one side.
lift them to the opposite side with a
pole. When all are we'll aglow, cover
the hole with the sheet iron and seal
edges with earth. Next morning there
should be twelve bushels Of charcoal,
Store the charcoal in space salt barrels.
breaking it with the shovel in filling,
Put six bushels Of it in a large box,
add one bushel Of hardwood ashes,
eight pounds Of salt. and mix thor
oughly. Then dissolve one and one
fourth pounds OF copperas in a pail of
hot water and sprinkle it over the
mass with watering pot, mixing it
through. Then make a self-feeding
box, with cover, and place it where the
hogs can have free access to it, stalking
1t So that it cannot be rubbed over.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
The Yellow Corn.

The yellow corn, the yellow corn
We planted it one fair spring morn.
How fast It grows. how fast it grows!
We work the ground along the rows.
Ihebades are long. the blades are long;
The stalks are growing tall and strong.
The tasse's blow, the tassels blow;
And, see, the silks begin to show.
Now roasting ears, good roasting ears,
Almost a grove the field appears.
1t rustles so. it rustIes so,
When summer breezes gently blow.
Time passes by. time passes by:
The corn is ripe, the stalks are dry.
Wen catherin, We'll gather in. -
Till overlooked are crib and bin.
The yellow corn. the yellow corn-
Well have it ground tomorrow morn;
And then we'll make and quickly bake
a good corn pone or johnnv-cake.
Della Hart Stone. in Independent.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
The rnosr notable popularity about

The mosr notable popularity about
the sleeve portion OF the costume is
the adoption Of faring cuffs that fail
over the hands, some Of them being
pointed over the back of the hand and
filed in with full-gathered lace ruch-
ings, others in bell shape, with seal
Hoped edges bound or embroidered.
These cuffs are cut with the sleeve,
and, while they are rather stylish, they
look somewhat odd at first Other
cuffs are set Oh over the sleeves, and
have long points at the under side Of
the arm.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
Has Slept in Paris Streets for Ten Years

Has Slept in Paris Streets for Ten Years.
An interesting character was I'M
earthed by the Partisan police the
other day.
His name is Raphael Benoit, and he
enjoys an independent income Of 6.O00
francs year, but finds sleeping out in
the streets Of Paris the most agreeable
way of living there.
lie stated that he had not slept under
4 roof for ten years, and that he kept
his spare clothing in a handbag in 4
cloak room at one of the railway sta
tions. Ec spent the days either walk
ing about the city or reading at the
national library, while his evenings
were usually spent at the theatre. AS
for sleeping. he found bench in q
park or under a bridge quite good
enough The police did not know what
to make of him, and, as there was moth
ing against his character, he was re-
leased.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Oh was but dream had
While the musician played
And here the sky, and here the glad
Old ocean kissed the glade; =.
And here the laughing ripples ran, -
And here the ross grew :;
That threw kiss to every man -
That voyaged with the crew. . -
Our silken sails in lazy folds
Dropped in the breathless breeze
As Ger field of mariSolds
Our eyes swan DER the seas;
While here the eldies lisped and purled
Around the islands rim
And up from OUT the underworld
We sHW the mermen swim.
Audit was dawn and middle day
And mitnight-for the moon
On silver rounds across the bay
Had climbed the skies OF June
And here the glowing, glorious king
OF day ruled DER the realm,
With stars OF midnight glitterinS
About this diadem.
The sea cul! ree.ed on languid wing .
III Giro eS round the ma5t;i
We heard the songs the sirens sing
AS wo went sal ing past,
And UP and down the golien sands
A thousand fairy throngs
Flung at us from their flashing hands
The echoes OF their songs.
james Whitcomb Riley.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
LATE PEAS FOR HOME USE.

LA Il L LAD IOh I1oAG y 81.
There is not generally very good
market for late peas, because after the
first new peas have satisfied the appe-
tiles CT lovers Of this vegetable the
price rapidly declines and it will not
pay to grow and market it. But
fresh succession Of peas until fall is
very desirable, and it is easily in the
power Of every farmer to secure it by
later paintings. The farmer ought al
ways to have fresher vegetables and
longer season for them than the aver
age city resident can expect. 1t is one
Of the advantages Of country life that
he should not only not forego but make
the most of. 1t is hard work providing
three palatable meals through the sum-
mer for men at work on the farm. A
plentiful supply Of green peas will fur
nish food that is not only palata5le but
nutritious. -..-.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
A Snake in His Wheel.

A Jacksonville bicyclist had IN ex-
perience yesterday that he is not like.
ly to forget very soon. A number of
young men decided to ride down the
track to Orange Park and then come
back by tram. The journey was with
out special incident until after the
party had gone several miles from the
city, when George Irwin ran against
an obstruction and tumbled headiong
into the ditch beside the track. His
arms and shoulder went into the water,
which WAS covered with bonnets. As
he was raising himself out of the water
he happened to glance over his shout
der, where his wheel lay, and to mis-
horror ne saw large water moccasin
crawling through the spoke ir the
front wheel. The young man quickly
regained his feet and then stood at u
respectful distance until the snake had
succeeded in crawling through the
wheel and disappeared. Mr.. Irwin
does not know whether it was the
snake that he ran over and which
threw him off the wheel, or whether
MS fall into the water stirred the rep.
tile up. Anyhow, the snake was there.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
PICKING DUCKS.

Duck feathers always bring a fair
price. especially white ones, and
should be saved when dressing the
ducks, if they are sold dressed; if not
sold dressed do not pick just before
selling. The amount received for tho
feathers ought to pay for the dressing.
The breeding ducks may be picked
several times year. usually four to
six. Do not pick until the feathers are
"ripe,' which can be told by pulling o
few from different parts Of the bodies
of several birds. If they come out cas-
lily: without any bloody fluid in the
quill, they are all right and should DO
picked" or many will be lost. In
picking rul! only few feathers at a
time by taking between the thumb and
foretinger and giving a quick down
ward jerk. Do not pull the bunch of
long, coarse feathers under each wing.
Before you begin picking, tie the
ducks feet together with a bit Of list
ing or other eoft cloth, and if the duck
IS inclined to object to the picking by
thrusts with the bill, slip an old stock
ing or something of the sort over ita
head. Use no unnecessary harshDesa
with any Of the birds and be especially
careful with laying ducks. Sitting
ducks and those that are soon to be set
should not be picked. In hot weather
much of the down may be taken from
the brakes. Do not take any in cold
Weather.-Farm, Field and Fireside.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
Catarrh Cannot be CLreI

With local applications, 20 they cannot reach
the seat OF tbs 4 ,seasr. C,tarrh is q blood or
constitutional disease, aut in uruer TO cure
it you must take internal remedies. Halls
Calarrh Cure is takea internally, and acts d.
recily on the b ODD and mucous surface. Halls
tatarrh Cure is not a. quacE medicine. 1T was
prescribed by one OF the Lest physicians in this
country for year, and is regu' ar prescription.
It is composed OF the best tOnics known, CON-
bined with this best blood purifiers, acting d.
rectly on the mucous surfaces. Ihe perfect
comOpation of [ 20 two ingredients is what
p oduces suc, wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials, free:
F. J. CHENEY &; Co.. Props, To.eso. o.
Sold by Druggists, price &c.
Halls Family Pills are t.ls best.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES

A good cow is not always fat: she
converts her food into milk rather than
into flesh.
Dairy cows are said By some to have
SO worn out their teeth at ten years Of
age that they are improbable.
See that the cows have some sort oe
shade in the pasture, or 4 chance to
come to the barn CIR shed, these hot
days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
NEW PINCUSHIONS

Floral pincushions are the latest rage
in decorative work. The edelweiss is a
special favorite, and is made entirely
of white velvet; the bulrush of brown
velvet and gold plush holds it's own,
and the pupin, fashioned out of small
circular pieces OF cream cloth, just
tinsed with color, is greatly in demand.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
Precious Metals in British COlambia

Official returns from British Colum,
bia to the Dominion Government
show that in 1884, the aggregate value
of precious metals mined in tho prov
ince was S1,O00.O00; last year the
value was s5,O3o,575, and this year
the output will be greater, judging
from the three months ended July Is,
when the estimated value of gold
snelted and shippea wes 81, 750. 900.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
A Tenacious Ctutc.i

Is that Of dy>pep, a. Few remedies do moro
than pal!ate this obstinate complaint. Try
Hostel ter's Stomach Batter, however, and
you will ind that it Is u QU"raD .. along
with is sympt ms, leari burn, talulence,
nervou- ness. and 10 sot 1lesh and vigOr Bill
iousness and CO stiration frequently accom-
panI it. Tne~e, ba.iies m&iarial, rheumatic
and kidn'y complaints, are also suuduacs
with the Bitters.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

With the exhilaratinS sense oireacTel heslth
aud strength and internal c,csnlness. which
follows the use OF Syrup Of Figs. is unknown
to the few who have not progressed beyond
the old-tims medicines anil the cheap SUI osti.
tutes sometimes offered but never accepted ~
tie weil-infornel.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Dob5ius' Floatinr-C o-aS Soap contains all tho
good properties OF Dotbias E!cctri combined
with thoso OF the best floating soap. No chapped
hands where this soap IS used. Same price adult
tarated soaps without Borax. Red wrapper.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

The tip tilted hat, so long the friend
Of stylish women, has given place in
Paris to rakish little affairs set at any
other angle that is picturesque.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teethine. softeasth gums. reduces inhamma-
ton, aIlays pain, cures wind collie Csc d bottle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

FiTSstopped free and permanently cured. No
fits after first days use of DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE + EsToREis. Free s. trial bott.eand treat
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

The devil hates beauty, bat having learned
it's power, he uses it to help turn people to-
ward the pit.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

True faitl can never be destroy ed by being
disappointed.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

tt ere would never be a straight furrow II
farmers ploWed IS aimles ly as some profess
ing Christians live.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

WHEN bilious or costive, est a. Cascaret.
candy cathart.c, cure guaranteed. l0c., Csc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

Jrsr try q ice box Of CascGrets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever lnads.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
Sheer Desperation.

J. T. SHUrTRINE, City.
Dear Sir Several physicians treated m,
without success for HAT they Nronounr ed a
stubborn case of eczema. In edition 10 this
suggested to NE. hut nothing did me ths
slightest good until in shear d. separation
tried yOur \ ET~rERINE. This eff cted what
seems to be a PERMANENT cur. and taks
pleasure in testiIying to it, III rits." Respect
fully Yours. ISAAC G.. HAAS.
box by mail for SOC. in stamps.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

CAscARErs stimulate liver, kidneys and bow
els. Never scken. weaken or grippe. l0c.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

After six years ST. frerii z | cured by Pie
so's Curp.-MARY TioMsOv, GG4 Ouio Ave,
Allegheny, Pa, March %. 1891
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

One difference between heaven and earth
is, that in heaven everybody belongs to the
same family.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05

The woman that gave the two mites didn't
do anvt ing more than every lover OF Christ
should do.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
Don't Tobacco Spit nnh SNAKE Your LII,

If you want to gut Tobacco Us: NJ easily and
forever, rs.;.in los nan"cod, be made Wei,
take No-|o-DAc, the wonder-wnrker that
makes weak msn strong. Many gain ten
pounds In ten days. Over 10000 erred. Buy
Eo-To- i3ao from your own druggist. Under
abso. u,s ru ,rantre 10 cure. Book aud sample
free. Address STERLING Remedy Co., Chicago
CT Now fuf!i.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
A Pastoral.

Take my life, and make it sweet,
With q shown of dreamy days;
Pace me ia the Wiudless ways,
Where Naiad sometimes strays,
Making music with her feet.
Put me in the lap of June.
Where the breath Of roses rarL
Gathers all the golden air;
Set me in the meadows, where
Rivers sing u summer tune,
Load mo to the lovely land
Where my sweetest fancy dwells:
She s.!ali make songs Water-WellS
Clear as golden honey cells.
Through land Of flower bells
We will wander hand in hand.
Make my roof Of bluest skies.
Let dreamy silence deep
All my rosy slumber keep;
Love shall waken me from sleep
With q Kiss upon mine eyes.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-11-05
HER HAPPY DAY.
a CHARMING STORY OF MEDICINE
AND MARRIAGE.
Two Open Letters From a Chicago Girl
-Eow Happiness Came to Her.

Among tho tens of thousands Of
women who apply to Mrs. Pinkham for
advice and are cured, are many who
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-11

If you want 2 good square meal
for 25 cents, go 70 the Champion
house, No. 50 South Main street.
James Pittman returned today
from Leesburg.
Fall in line and drink pure III
fermerted Grape Juice at the pop
ular fountain Of the Anti-Monop
oily drug store.
w. c. Ackerman of Gainesville
spent yesterday n the city.
Rowell can give you better
goods for less money than any
other merchant Buy your foot
wear a. the big shoe store.
All kir6s CT printing quickly
and really done and at very low
prices at tkis office.
We have "punctured" all high
prices in Furnishing GOODS. Come
and Sc US. Davidson & Nan
Echop.
J. A. Rowell, summoned on
the U. S. jury at Jacksonville,
left to-day to report. If he is not
drawn he will return Saturday.
Jerry Simpson would change his
mind if he could but see our stock
of Hosiery. Davidson & Van
Echop.
T. 7. Weltch of Lakeland, route
agent for the Southern Express
company, was in town yesterday
afternoon.
+. L. Bugbee & CO. are closing
out their mammoth stock of Fur
niture. Call and inspect the rare
bargains.
c. +. FAIRIES, formerly city tick
ct agent of the Plant System, is n
Washington, d. c., spending a
while with friends.
Wante d.-A woman to cook ard
do general EouseUork. Must come
well recommends d. Address w.
d. Thornburg, Homcsassa, Fla. IS
w. A. Miller CT jacksonville, to
whom was awarded the contract to
build the Plant System passenger
depot, is IN town On business.
White =. X, AID Mars eilles
Vests. the --latest decree Of fash
ion" All sizes at Davidson 6, Van
EchcP.
The severe Clap Of thunder at
1890 today struck the lightning
rod on the Champion house with
10 damage except to crack the
walls and shock the inmates.
IS to I that you vii buy your
next pair Shoes fron us If YOU
will examine cur line. David son
q Van Echcp.
Col. Hickman took a sleeper
over the i. c. & i. today tor MS
nome in Columbia, Mo. He is not
well yet by any means, but the
doctor thi2As he is abe 30 travel.
Shoes bought Of Us give salts
faction both IS 10 price and quail
y. Try your next pair f Us.
Davidson & Var EcEop.
J. II. Vereene sold his beautiful
homestead to w. NJ. DuPIec of
Mcintosh. The transaction took
pace Yesterday through the agen-
cy Of J. H.Livingston.jr. The con
sidcration was about S25o.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-11
/ he RACKET
IL y. GE-AG %oLT4H 81
MILLER BLOCK, OCALA.

* X. GEIAG %oLTl& ~.
-
AA;LlER BLOCK, CCALA.
Large G'aSS IiiIAGT' 25c'
5LoEss"nc Il'cHt'', 23c and SIC,
hl.TfC'#, $40 IS, $50, CSC.
hlizz - soap + ioI io~,
! SEQ J"T%EeSe 4,'nl''cH&' s.
9pf@ s n""h Co. o..
LJ1uD.S : CHopP" { No,i>' oS.
92n&'e I"oPPIn& N'l;'e' 5.
lIeaEy LeGai zap, Ioc.
Nood DIX II al oSSi C-aiels' 4ZS.
Good SUGpcnccTs, Icc.
!1aFG@ Lamp Chimney, &c.
CnoI fe1- Vr,rIo,, Shades On
Rollers, 22c.
I ;1~.,cS ~ 90 Gt ,2,i,'S: 10 ',!u ~
TO- - -, ~ 80 - ais 80
80 i 20 p,.s roc
I x ~: - Tsl'o,, ,-,'S, ~
I ~ niSN -, o> Ino 49,
i G - ~ 49, asao St7h;+a p,,+4ou.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-11
NOTICE.

To JAMES x COMPANY CORFORAJJCN.
You are hereby notified that a writ OF scire f.
GAS has issued out OF the County Judges Court.
nlsheer requiring you on the Ist dav Of lure 1906
to snow cause why final judgment shall not he en-
sfaaiSt you as ea1nlsheer IN the case OF F.
and said writ Is served on you by publication.
+. F.. BUGBEE * CONIPANY
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-11
Thursday, June II.

StaT GCS get there every lirne-
Boys Linen Suits and Extra
Pants IT Waterman & &c. 5.
II. l.. Anderson has returned
from Tallahassee.
Sponges, Sponges! at the Anti
Monopoly drug store.
Capt. Welsh of Welshton is in
town today.
10 cents buys the best Handker-
chief IN town at Waterman & Cos.
Mrs. Mary Allen of Crystal Riv-
er is in town on business.
Crabapple phosphate at the An
h-Monopoly drug store.
w. w. Acheson of Belleview is
IN town.
Buy your child one of our Dol
lar Washable Suits. Waterman
Il Go.
Col. J. II. Livingston is in Jack
sonviile attending U. S. court.
Mailed Milk, the infant food for
bowel trouble, at the Anti Monop-
oily drug store.
The recent rains will greatly in
crease the cotton crop.
A genuine Gloria Silk Ladies'
Umbrella worth SI.5O-Rowell's
price, IS cents.
J. V. Burke went to Anita yes
terday.
ButteImiik Soap-try it. Three
cakes for ten cents at the Anti
Monopoly drug store.
Sabalena drives away that SEN
sation of fatigue. All druggists.
A fresh supply Matted Mix,
hospital size, also small size, at the
Anti Monopoly drug store.
The Marion county Watermelon
crop this year is twice as large as
last. ~.
See What bargains you can get
in Furnitpre at F. T.. Bugbec &
Co.'s closing out sale.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Mixson Of W;lIiston
Is in town, the guest of Mrs. I \
Edwards.
Rowc]l has the Shirt Waist Sets
to please you, ladies. They are
pretty and don't cost much.
Prof J, w. Ogle and NIr. Lover
idge went up the Florida South
ern'today.
To be in style you should buy
your Hat Of the Leaders in Head
gear'-Dayidson & VanEchop.
l Stevens left today for Jack
sonville 10 serve on the u. S.
grand jury.
Summer Shirts suit sultrv
weather. Rowell sells them and
his prices please the purchaser.
Capt. Trimble, who has been
very i'll in town for some time, left
yesterday for Atlanta.
Ladies Collars and Cuffs, latest
style, just received at Waterman
& Co.'S
Mrs. E. Z. Town, who has been
visiting Mrs. w. s. Pike for sew
eral months, left today for Allan
ia.
Keep cool and wear our NeeIi.
gee Shirts. Prices sure to please
Davidson & Van Echop.
Our popular attorney, w. K
Zewakski, went TO Citrus county
yesterday afternoon on legal bust
ness.
Peaches, Florida's Owr, at ".
{. Browns, CarliSle's old stand
Try them, by the pint or bushel.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-06-11
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Local Items OF Interest
to Our Readers
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-01-17
A Return to the Old Party's Ways
Greatly Needed at This Time.

The present demoralized condition
of the Democratic party was again
shown by the action of the so-called
sound money men, in the kentucky
Legislature. After the members of the
Democratic caucus had decided by a
majority vote of the members present
to cast their votes for the Hon. Jos.
Blackburn, for Senator, thirteen men,
bers refused to be bound by vote of
the majority and declined to vote for
Senator Black burn. These men are
spoken of as friends of Secretary Car
Isle. And thus we find the time hon
ored customs of the party fast fading
away. This to great extent is due to
the selfish stand taken by individuals,
who think more of their personal adj
vancement than they do for the sue
cess and welfare of their party.
The Democratic press should not hest
tate to condemn such men as well as
denounce all those who urge or en-
dorse such line of policy upon the
DarU Oh men WHO CHILL W IcpISSCIO u
Democratic constituency. Mr.. Car
Isle and Mr.. McCreary, of Kentucky,
should insist upon these men standing
by the decision of the majority of
Democratic caucus. On the same
grounds the silver men in the next
Democratic National Convention may
take up their hats and leave the Con-
vention, should they not succeed in
forcing the majority of the delegates
present to carry out their wishes. We
cannot afford to help to break up an
organization to-day and expect to build
it up tomorrow. The kind of politics
we have been having during the past
few months will wreck any party on
the face of the earth. Who is respon-
sible for this unfortunate state of af-
fairs?