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Like Mr.. Bryan, "money talks too much,
but in New York it stands up at the ratio of 4
to 1 that the ratio of 16 to / will lose out in
November-Louisville Times.
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LADY'S LOUNGING KOBE OR WRAP.
PER.

The extreme simplicity of the cut of above
garment makes it delight to the home dress
maker. There are but three seams in the body
of the garment, the back having center
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-20

Some day some Populist will come along and
figure out that there are 100 steps on the
golden stair and want all but ffty-three cut
of.-Wichita Eagle,
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And gold stin comes our way. Who would
check the yellow tide Boston Globe.
The parades in Chicago were not quite 16 to
l, but they were at least to 1 in favor of
sound money.-Des Moines Register.
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In Indiana the sporting men are offering
heavy odds that Mckinley will be elected
But the takers few. This is one of the
straws.-Bal timore American.
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EXTRA fine Brasilnut taffy, Townsend's.
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Patriotism, Protection
and Prosperity.
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THE SUMMER MONTHS.

Are you going TO the country on vacation II
60 it is no trouble for US to forward THE CALL to
your address, Do not let it miss you for you will
miss it. Orders given 10 the carrier or left at
Business Office will receive prompt attention
NO EXTRA CHARGE.
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suBscRIpTIoN RATEs-Postage Free:

Daily and Sunday CALL, week. by carrier. .e0.15
Daily and Sunday CALL, one year, by mail. 600
Daily and Sunday CALL, six months, by mall. 500
Daily and Sunday CALL, three months by mail 15o
Daily and Sunday CALL, one month, by MALL .65
Sunday CALL, year, by mail. 1o0
" EEKLy CALL, one wear. bv mail ......... 15O
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Hear Boutelle ton ght!

Election November 8, 1896.
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BUSINESS OFFICE:
40 Market Street,
San Francisco, California.
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az notice." remarked a statistical observer,
"thst the fellows who ride wheels are all for
Mckinley, and the fellows whose wheels are in
their heads are all for Bryan.'-Washington
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FOR PRESIDENT

WILLIAM Mckinley, Of Ohio
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The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL.
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EDITORIAL RUUMS:
517 Clay Street.
BRANCH OFFICES:
527 Montgomery street, corner Clay; open until
ESQ O'Clock.
339 Hayes street; open until $3.50 O'Clock.
7l3 Iarkio street, open until $3.50 o'clock
sW. corner Sixteenth and Mission streets; open
lntil 8 o'clock.
25ls Mission street: open until o'clock
Jig Ninth street; open until O'Clock
OAKLAND OFFICE:
SOS Broadway.
EASTERN OFFICE:
Rooms 81 and 3D. "a Park Row, New York City.
DAVID NJ FOLTZ, Eastern Manager.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-20

FOR VICF-PRESIDENT-
GARRETT 4. HOBART, Of New Jersey
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

De follows solely for his own pleasure
Many little trinkets carved by the light
Of the campfire. attest his skin in
this direction
Far from being solicited to recon-
mend the curative which had taken
such load Of misery from his life. in
his gratitude his praise for 1t is I'M
stinted and unceasing. And from his
own statement one may essily see that
when he does cease to sing its virtues
IL will be to answer the last mastering
In.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain. IN
= condensed form, all the elements nee
sssary to give new life and richness tc
the blood and restore shattered nervefI
They are also specific for troubles pc
culiar to females. such as suppreksions,
irregularities and all forms of weak.
ness In men they effect q radical
,ure in all cases arising from menta
worry, overwork OF excuses Of what
sver nature. Pink Pills are sold II
boxes never in loose bulk at 90 cent
box or six boxes for ~. 90. and MAJ
be had OF ali druggists. or direct By
mail from DR.. Williams Medicin'
Company. Schenectady. N. Y.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

A the Duke Of Wslling ton was stand-
ing. one day. opposite his house In Pic
dadilly. waiting An opportunity to cross
the street an entire stranger to him o.
fered his arm to the duke to assist him
IN crossing. Although Wellington hated
assistance Of any kind. he accepted the
strangers arm. and the latter. having
secured passage by signing to tho
drivers OF the vehicles to stop, con-
Quoted the great man In safety across
the street II thank you. sir" said the
duke. releasing his arm and proceed
ing to his house-door But the strnn-
ger. instead OF moving on. raised bis
hat and delivered himself to the follow.
Ing effect: your grace, I have passed
long and not uneventful life, bu,
never did hope 20 reach the day wher
might be Of the slightest assistance
to the greatest man that ever lived
Don't be damned foolr' responded
the duke. and turned on his heel
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

Finally he concluded that il dog CATCH
ers were mounted on wheels they
would have n better chance of round
ing up and exterminating the owner
less ours. Acting on this idea, he pro-
vided himself and his two assistants
with stout secondhand machines. the
riders having previously mastered the
trick Of throwing a lasso accurately.
Since adopting the new plan the pound
master has had the satisfaction OF
largely decreasing the canine popula-
ton OF Flushing, but has no idea OF
ceasing hostilities short Of complete
determination.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
WESTINGHOUSE LINE
Friendship Never Influenced His Sc
lection of Official Assistants

Friendship Never Influenced His Sc
lection of Official Assistants
The line between public duty and prI-
vate friendship is practically such a
thin one that many transgress ii. Few
men. when called to administer public
affairs, ever think OF initiating the Athe-
man Cleon, VINO. on becoming the ex-
ecutive OF the city, told his friends that
he renounced their frien lshlp lest II
should induce him to act with Partially.
III he had renowned hi passions, as
well as his friends, he would have prov
ed n successful administrator.
George Washington. when he became
President Of the United States. did not
renounce his friends, but be did not per-
nit their friendship TO sway him ever
so slightly from the path OF public
duty. A gentleman. an Intimate friend
who for seven years had been the gen.
erals associate In war. and was at all
times welcomed as a guest at the Presi-
dents table. applied for a lucrative
office.
Another gentleman, who had made
himself conspicuous as political oppo-
nent OF Washington, was also an appli.
cant for the same office. He had how.
ever, every qualification for the position
Integrity, skill In business and ability
to do prompt and continuous service.
Every one. on learning OF the two
applicants, said, "Why, that man has
no chancel He's one Of the Presidents
most earnest opponents, and he hasn't
a single testimonial from any one OF
Importance. Besides, he is opposed by
the Presidents favoriter
They judged Washington altogether
by ordinary standards. When the ap
pointment was announced, the name
not OF the Presidents friend. but Of hi.
opponent appeared. A mutual friend
who had Interested himself in the fav
orlte's application, ventured to inquire
OF the President the reason for thi.
action.
My friend" said Washington, 81 re
ceive with cordially; enjoy him a
my table. and give unto him my hear
~ friendship. But good man as he is
he Is not man of business. The othe
man. though he Is politically opposed L
me, Is man of business. My private
feelings have nothing to do with the ap
pointment. / am not George Washing
ton. but President of the United States
AS George Washington / would do m.
friend any kindness in my power. bu
as President of the United States
0on do nofhfno fo- hin,
The anecdote is an old story. but be
cause 1t Is old 1t marks a far-off poln
of departure. Public men have drifte'
far away from WASH -gton's line
which marked for him the distinction
between public duty and private friend
shlp.-Youth's Companion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
1re or a LOGON os1vs.

Some careful experiments which have
been made in England prove that the
life of a locomotive Is about 500 600
train miles" In other words. that a
locomotive OF the latest approved pat-
tern will run 100000 miles before wear
ing out so as to be useless. In making
this run OF 100000 miles the FIRE box
win have to be renewed three times.
the wheel tires five or six times and
the crank axles from three to five times.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
Strange Amiction of Denver Man.

Henry @. Launer. Of Denver. Colo, Is
afflicted in peculiar manner. He IL
blind in the daylight. while at night his
vision Is clear and undimmed. Launer,
who is now 60 years old, was working
In foundry ten years ago. when n
shower OF molten iron struck him in
the face and both eyes. He was taken
to a hospital stone blind. but after a
time found that while he could see
nothing during the day. at night he
could readily distinguish objects.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
Noble Accessions % the stage

In Budapest a great sensation has
been created by the announcement thar
the three young daughters Of Count
vasquez, all Of whom are countesses In
their own right. have decided TO go on
the music hall stage. The young ladies
are aged 10. 1G and II respectively, and
are not yet out OF the school room.
They have already signed articles for
several years training and perform
ances
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

Mrs. Howson Lott-The tax collector
left bill this morning They have
changed the name OF the road in front
from a street to an avenue and doubled
the tax rate.
Howson Lott-By Jovel I'll pay that
bill at once. before they make another
change and call 1t bouleyard.-Judge.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
An Honest confe,sion. Ftc

"fr. Pitcher" said the gcntleman's
wife. in Mortified tone. you are
drunk
"Guesh mush be-" assented Pitcher.
cor else I wouldn't (hicl let you shee
me in this edition. Pink I'm.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

The estate of vaturino. the old histor
ical residence Of Mazeppa. the Hetmar
Of the Ukraine Coesacks. In the Gov.
eminent OF Kief. once famous for its
beauty and splendor. has now fallen
into ruin and decay.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

II cannot deceive you" faltere6S'he
man accused OF killing his wife and
children. Il am Innocent" He sobbed
aloud. while the sweet young girl with
the violets passed to the next cell.
where was confined the confessed muir
derer Of his great-grandmother.-De
troit Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
PEACE ON EARTH.

This is once more enjoyed by the rheumatic
wise enough TO counteract their progressive
malady with Hostetter's Stomach Bltters. No
testimony Is stronger than that which indi-
Gates Il as a source Of relief In this complaint.
kidney trouble, dyspepsia, debility, liver com
plant and constipation. Use IL with persist
snce for the above.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

You know coffee is used
fresh roasted. Tea ought
to be-for the same reason
the taste.
Ours are the only tea
firing works in the United
States; ScAil7ing's Best is
always fresh-hred when it
leaves our hands.
A sehillins q Company
Ssz frsneises "a
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

MARY" said the sick man to his wife.
when the doctor pronounced 1t a case
of smallpox. 'if any OF my creditors
call, tell them that l am at last in a
condition to give them somethlng."-
Port Jervis Gazette.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
DOG cATcHERs ON WHEELS.

How n Long Island Pound Master
Rounds Up Stray Ours.
Louis c. Masta, poundmaster OF
Flushing. l.. l., has long pondered
on a plan for running down and cap
turing the many stray dogs which
have become a pest In his bailiwick.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure
r. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We the undersignei. have known 7. j.
Chene, for the last Is years. aud believe him
perfectly honorable Ia all business transactions
and financially aole TO carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. o.
WALDING, KfNsAH & M.Rvfr,
Wholesale Drug lists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally. actirg
directly upoH the bloc and mucous surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent free Price 76c.
per bottle Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family pills are the hest.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

In New York city the percentage Of
deaths from apoplexy has quadrupled
during the past thirty years.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

The life of William Il. Seward has
been written by Thorton X. Lothrop
for the American Statesman Series.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

Since 1881. according to Mulhall.
Great Britain's stock of gold and silver
has remained nearly stationary.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

Every good Nhousekeeper can Wish
without vanity, that her hand wax
small enough 20 90 into lamp CHM
ney.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

shall recommend Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption far and wide.-Mrs. Mulligan,
Plunstead Kent. ENGLAND. Nov. 8. 1895.
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w n EAT.

Make money BY successful speculation In
Chicago. We buy and sell wheat there on mar
gins. Fortui O. have been made on small pe
ginning by trading in futures. Write fof iuli
particulars. Best OF reference given, several
years experience on the Chicago Board OF
ness. Downing. HOPKINS & Co.. CHICAGO Board
Of Trade Brokers. ofhces In Portland Oregon
and spokane Wash.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12

HANDS-For all kinds OF work furnished free on
short notice. Address Hlgleys Employment Of
fee, if2 Third Street, Portland, Oregon.
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q o d

Or diver doIIars invested In Hoods Bsr-
sapsrills It this season will yield larBs
returns In the greater strength and better
health OF mind and body which will fol-
'ov the uss OF this medicine A run
down system at the approach Of colder
weather will hardly b able TO withstand
the chilling blasts OF winter. Hoods Ssr-
sapnrilla makes rich. red blood, and
strengthens the entire system Get
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
GladneSS Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. Tina. is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that tits the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. II is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. III
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended TO the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup oil
Figs stands highest and is most largely
bed and gives most general satisfaction
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-12-12
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

and Mr.. l.. B. Conway, who lives IN Car
oline county. and after the lapse or near
ly forty years looks "middling young
OLD OFFICERS.
All the officers Of the board that sur
rendered the work TO the Stanton board
twenty years ago, are living, VIZ: the
president, Rev. DR.. G. III. Ryland, now
the financial secretary of Richmond Col
lece: the first vlce-president, Rev. Dr..
Thomas Hume, Jr., now professor or
English in the University OF North caro-
lima: the second vice-president. DR.. VIM.
Il. Gray, an eminent physician OF this
city: the corresponding secretary, MT
James b. Winston, the treasurer or the
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad Company; the recording secre-
tary. Mr. Henry c. Burnett, the cashier
of the First National Bank OF Richmond.
There were ten other managers. or these
Messrs. Isaac J. Mercer, John Chamblln,
r. c. Minor, A. y. Clarke, ". Il. ROBINS
and DIR. NJ. l.. James. live III Richmond.
Messrs. John c. Williams, William III.
Williams. and Prof. C. ii. winston were
members till the preceding year, ls'i
The Baptists of Virginia have on many
important occasions declared their ar-
preciation OF coportaGe as an evangeliz-
ing agency.
The board was recently enlarged by
the addition or five nonresident MEM
bers-Rev. DR.. George w. Beate. OF
Northumberland county; Rev. 4. w. VIM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
BAPTIST C0LP0RTAGE.
WORK or THE sUNDAY-sCHOOIs
AND BIBLE BO1RD.
The Members and Officers of the Body
Since Its Organization-A Splendid
Record OF Noble Work

The Sunday-School and Bible Board Of
the Baptist General Association, OF Nir-
glnia, was located In Richmond fiom its
organization, in ISIS, until 1919, when 1t
was removed 10 Stanton, Va.
From Stanton IL was removed in 1850
TO Petersburg. Va, where IL Is now locat-
ed
Thirty-seven years it had a nome in
Richmond; more than twenty years It
has been an exile. Richard Rens was
the first president, and James c. Crane
the first corresponding secretary. Many
of Kchmond's prominent menisters and
laymen have been connected with II.
All the executive officers of the board,
its general superintendent. excepting
one, are now living. DR.. y. f.. Dickinson
served from 1851 to 1866; DR.. G. II. Ry-
land from 1866 10 1863; DR.. Charles X.
Dickinson, OF blessed memory. served one
year only: DR.. John VIM. Jones served
about two years, and DR. John Mason
Pitcher has served since 1850.
Colportage was first discussed by this
board in 1874. For years the discussion
was continued. and in 1854 nine colpor-
tiers Were employed.
The present General Association was
formed the next year. loo, and i'm 1891
the colportago work had grown so large
that It was necessary TO employ gen
eral superintendent.
OF the seventeen gentlemen composing
the Board in 1867, only two are now Nv
ing, W. Mr. \ b. Clark, of this city,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05

frey. Of Culpeper: Rev. II. +. White, OF
Neapolis: Rev. DR.. james b. Taylor, OF
Salem. and Rev. John W. Hundley, or
Marion, Va All Of these. excepting one.
attended the annual meeting OF the board
on the 10th of last December.
The members of the board, who reside
in Petersburg, are Rev. DR. Henry w.
Battle pastor of the First Baptist
church, president: Rev. John a. Barker
pastor OF the West End Baptist church,
first vice-president; Mr.. S. S. Bridgers,
commission merchant, second vice-presi-
dent: Rev. A. j. Fristoe, pastor Of the
Second Baptist church, recording Sec
rotary: Rev DR.. John NJ. Pitcher, cor
responding secretary and general superin-
tendent of the work; Messrs. f.. w. Alley
Robert w. Collier, James T.. Fittz, Ed
gar A. Hartley. J. w. Holt, Bartlett
Roper, Simon Seward, J. w sutherland
Russell H. Wallace and j. T.. White
horse. Three OF these. Messrs. Bridgers,
Roper and Wallace, have been members
of the board continuously since its loca-
ton in Petersburg in June, 1850.
A SPLENDID RECORD.
The sunday-school and Bible Board has
made the following splendid record since
June /. 1850:
DAYS labor, 1924; miles travelled. TOO
500. visits to fdfnlleS, oltsSi'f NiSito ~
families for prayer or religious converse
ton. 91,571; persons found habltuaiiy
neglecting the preaching Of the gospel
- Ss4: families destitute of the Bible, ls'
O36 families destitute OF all other re-
ligious literature, 23.47s; sermons preach
cd II $50: addresses delivered, 1s,2s9;
Sunday-school addresses, 4,4II; prayer
meetings held, 1920: Sunday-schools or
ganized. 562: Sunday-school conventions
held. 40; persons baptized, 1,O63; other
conversions reported, G,226; churches or
ganized, A.
In addition to this missionary work
they report: Sales, 33,0s2 Bibles Tor
S32 336 As: 1919 testaments for 80 Ioo.so;
~ 933 books for $40, 407.26; 6,2lo,Ooo pages
tracts for 81 90. 40: total sales, Ssi'6o..os.
They gave away 1902 Bibles, valued AZ
81 10 10. 9.9G7 Testaments. valued az
GOO n: II .OG4 books, valued at s,59i Is
DOG $50 pages tracts. valued at Sl4.'o,
total donations, So. 222i ~ total sales ana
donations, 9O,s2l 10
r,he object of the board is TO labor Dy
means of colportage TO establish sun
day-school in every neighborhood In VIZ
gin,a and TO supply 10 the destitute
The State the Scriptures and religious NJ
erature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-05
ISAAC SYCLE & CO.,
Next Cor. First St. Note Location.
Note Location.

battles in this section, as n private, and
in the secret service.
Major Allen c. Dickinson, brother os
Colonel A. q. Dickinson. the originatoe
OF the defunct Blue and Gray Reunlca
proposed to be held In New York on jug
4th, did gallant service with the Louisias
ma Tigers as the many wounds he to-
day bears In his body will attest County,
Clerk Crismond also DISTINGUISHED himscy
on many a bloody field. Can IL be won-
dered at that these and other equally gall
liant men should desire to meet their old
comrades upon the very spot where some
of the hardest fighting In the worlds
history was done? The petition that
General Wise will receive next week will
indeed be difficult one to ignore. For
nv own part / can assure all parties
Interested in the forthcoming petition
from Spotsylvania that any Of the vete-
rams who may make up their minds TO
visit this historic stamping ground. tho
place where General Grant anticipated
a hard fight all the summer. will receive
a. hearty welcome from their old com-
rades, and that everything which can
be done 10 promote their comfort and
pleasure will most certainly be done. 1
speak whereof l know.
Mr.. James Pendleton, who lives near
Brockenburg this county. has lost four
sheep and nine lambs from the ravages
of dogs.
Mr.. Festus Carter. neghbor and rela-
tive of Mr.. Pendleton. has lost eight lambs
from the same cause. Three mad-dogs
have recently been killed In the Brock
enburg and Mlne-Road Church nelghbor-
hoods. 1t would really seem that any
farmer, or I'm fact any other per-
son. would be justified in killing. at sight.
any dog found wandering at large. wheth-
err the dog were in actual mischief or
not. A living sheep is OF moro value
than dog which will not stop at home.