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II HEN properly nldit lietS IN III
yhl beverage mora delicious than ChOc
Wv colate served with whipped cream
H is nourishins and more whole
some than coffee or te;. and par.
iicularly refreshing and rrStfui when one
is tired.
For every cup of chocolate allow an
ounce OF grated chocolate and dissolve
in little cold mix. thcn put il into a
douhle kettle or granite saucepan. and
pour over 1t the desired quantity of boil
ing new milk. add sugar 10 the taste and
let IL simmer slowly FOR five minutes.
Whip the mixture lightly with a wire
cgg-beater or Spoon J MI pour ii into 4 hot
chocolate pot.
Hare ready pitcher OF whipped cream
aud on top OF every cup OF chocolate drop
a large spoonful OF the mixture.
VIENNA CHOCOLATE.
Thre. hcaping tables poonfuIs of grated
chocolate mixed with enough cold water
10 make smooth PASTE. Pour this into 4
double boiler and aid to 1t one p:nt OF
new milk and one pint of cream which
las fca c;Icd n boiling point, with suffic i-nt
sugar TO sweeten. Let il COOK for five
minutes. add the wcii-bcaten whites Of Two
eggs and serve.
CHOCOLATE BAvARIAN CREAM.
Soak half box OF geiatinc IN cold
water hait an hour.
Boil a pint OF milk, add the gelatinc,
two ounces OF grated chocolate and stir
until dissolved. then add half a cup OF
sugar and teaspoon OF vanilla Pour in
4 pan and cool until II thickcns; then add
pint Of cream which i..S t-,en wlIDIa Il
stiff Pour IN n mold which has been
first dipped In COLI water. Let 1t stand
over night on ice. Serve with cream.
CHOCOLATE BLANC NANCE.
one quart Of milk one ounce ~ geIatine.
dissolved in q little cold water, four table
spoonfuiSo Of grated cligc colatc, thrc, quarters
OF a cup of sugar and one teaspoon OF
y5ailla.
Cook the gelliine and milk in a double
boiler until gclaiine is dissolved. then add
the sugar and grated chocolate tthc latter
having been previously made smooth with
little cold milk. Cook five minutes. strain
into a mold and stard away to harden
until cold and firm. 1T il very pretty when
made In Individual molds. 1t can be made
Just as well tie day before.
CHOCOLATE TARTLETS.
Line patty tins with puff paste and bake,
then ri!i with the following mixture:
One pint OF boiling milk. the yoiss Of
three eggs well beaten, one tablespoonful
cold water. tcu ounces OF grated chocolate,
one ounce of sugar. pinch of. salt and
a tablespoonful of butter. Cook until II
thickcns and then cool.
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fully, and when she wanted cutree to the
White House TO show this cent piece to the
guards. ana that she would be admitted
readily and without question. Mise Par
ker treasured her cent piece with great
care. Not long ago she was in Washing
ton. and she thought she would try the
talismanic effect of Mr.. Cleveland's coin
present. She did, and mira bile dictu. its
glistening red color acted as an open
sesame and Miss Parker was promptly
usliered into the Presidential presence.
Miss Parker ia one of the beI,es of Rich
mnnd. and is noted throughout the South
for her charm Of person. She il Demo
crst, and the daughter of DR.. W. W. Parker.
II weli-kDown medical IHan Of virginia.s
capital.
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Tn. High tfand~ha ke

High handshs king had its origin in Lon
don III the necessity a. drawing rooms AMI
other court functions OF Indies carrying
their heavy trains over their AIMS Try
carrying a heavy dTapcry over one arm
and see how natural IL i To- use the right
arm as high as possible 10 shake.
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Mr.. William II. Cole. OF 2O29 II street
northwest Washington. says: II took
BROWNS IRON ,RITTEas for nervous
rrostration ard paipifation or the hc:rt.
aud found 1. 10 be very beneficial"
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dressing bag it is ordinarily called.
and If it Is purchased outright. with all
its findings i'll silver, glass. and ivory, it
costs all the way from $50 to 500.
Failing this sum 10 invest IN fin do
Steele travelling requisites the clever woman
orders a bag iEede 70 suit her as 10 size.
shape. and general convenience. and then
she tucks away in r3rOus hooks and cram
mes the toilet articles necessary for coin
fort and use. Nearly every woman has
enough bottles. combs. and manicure i'm
pletncnts 70 stock I dressing case of NJ lea &c
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for there is enough latitude even in tee
Presbyterian Churci TO permit its nl!nis-
tiers to soienriZc marriages by any form
the parties may prefer. A friend Of the cX-
President says that cx-Atiomcy General
Miller was going East some time carly in
April and 1t was Inferred that he would
attend the wedding. but n is not GER
tainly known that Mr.. Harrison has even
invited him.
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girdle. and it is not wanting at elbows or
wrists. 1t furnishes the economical woman
with rather economical method of freshen-
ing her Old bodices
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SPRING SYMPTOMS.

AANY of the spring cheviot gowns
IL III are now In the hands of the dress-
| "u makers. One which is Just hav-
| ing the finishing touches bestowed
| upon IL is made of II brown and
| IL wn broken check cbeviot with a green line
running through it, The skirt is plain and
| full. The coat bodice is cut 10 show an cx-
| CccdIngly effective vest, and faS ,DIl taIis
| at the back besides. The vest is OF delicate
| IA wn suede embroidered in green and gold
| threads. II is an adjustable affair. aud ras-
| tens to the coat bodice by means OF gilt but
| tons. Both the collar and cuffs OF this new
| spring frock are of wide woven gilt braid.
| -.O:-
| SMOOTH surfaced ladies' cloth will take
| first rank this spring as a fabric for elegant
| gowns for visiting, church and at dinner
| wear. S6i;t, OF these VIII De- made OF cloth
| alone others will be Ella boratcd by additions
| of lustrous corded silk and costly Dassernen-
| terics. Twecds, cheyiots and mOhairs will
| form the leading goods for travelling and
| shopping gown made With gored skirts box
| coats or open -fronted princess jackets, with
machine-stitched edges and handsome but
! tons. these being the only bit OF decoration
OF the gown.
INCIPIENT panniers are appearing upon
models for spring gowns. Fancy taffcta silks
will he in high vogue the coming season.
tnsnt ana t.OuUflkt IDE tTitiis.stnk
spring hats show palm figures on Persian
and glacc grounds, shaded leaves in sateen
broche. iridescent ribbons bordered with
velvet ind exquisite Dresden patterns out
lined with narrow threads OF gold or bronze.
20:
CIiANGEABLE effects in satins. silk,
and SILK and wool mixtures will continue to
I've the correct fashion. not withstanding
their prolonged favoritism. Shot rcpped
fahrics are in great use, and viii appear
in many novel combinations. Changeahie
faille silks, brocaded deicately with self
Colurcd devices, or striped or dotted, make
pretty ve.ts and sleeves for fine wool toi-
let's, and also the iridesCcnt taffeta silks
figured with small Dresden patterns woven
in soft, beautiful colors.
%
THE most conspicuous figure OF the even
ing bodice is the ribhpn bow. II appears on
the shoulders and II appears on the collar.
II challenges attention at the front OF the
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Fresh Laid E66s.

fon cannot Improve a mise fresa eSS~shs
trouble Is 10 GET fresh onea wo LOOK after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put up 10 one dosen
patent rocssI boxos, and evcrJ egg Il guaran-
tsed fresh. The price is no higher ;hxa oSaecs
ak fo- inferior quali;i-a
WILKINS & COMPANY.
sauars Marble and Class Sfania
tsAtes Market
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seen on the streets during the recent rainy
weather.
YELLOW iaces will be as much in vogue
this summer they were last.
TO-
ETAMINE, the dress favoritc of other
days, is once again on the market.
Cla III Soup
FOR a good, rich soup Ia kc fifteen clans.
one tablespoonful of cornstnrch. one
cup of sweet milk. one egg and salt pepper
and butter to taste. OPEN the CLAIMS and
put them in an ena amcled kettle with one
quart of boiling water. Let them boil
until nearly done. rcmnyiug all scum that
rises, then stir one tablespoonful Of corn
starch into the cup OF milk, add Il little salt
and pepper and Il small piece OF butter
Pour this over the soup aud foil until wei!
cooked. Beat up the egg with little milk
pat il in soap iurneH. a hh pour the soup
over it, stirring steadily Send il To the
ia BILE at once.
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Mrs. Grant gave luncheon today.

Extensive preparations have been made
for the assembly ball, which takes place ut
the a riinst On ihisevening. The decorations
are prUinse and artistic, surprising any
thing of The kind ever attempted here.
The evening times., 1896-02-17
THE HOUSEWIFE SPEAKS.

THE medicinal qualities OF the onion
are not to be de5pised. An onion vii;
cure the earache quicker than any other
remedy. Take two or three goOd-sizct!
onions. Peel them AMI cat in thin siccs.
Lay the slices on 4 cloth and heat until hot.
Bind this to the head. letting it extend be-
yond the ear AT lea It an iEch ail the way
round.
An oninn poultice is most useful in
cases OF internal inflammation, and onions
are an excellent remedy for diphtheria and
pne euf1onia.
yASELINE is the salvation of new shoes
which have become wet and muddy.
First rub the shoes well with soft
cloth, and then remove all the mud
Now for the yaSciinc. SIturatc a cloth
with it, and rub it well into the shoes
Stuff the shoes into shape and let them
rest for awhile: then give them another
o!ing and rubbing and they will appear
as good as new. This same trea tnIent win
do much for oil shoes which have been cut
Ia the rain.
AN ccceairic woman who lives in the
of New York. was LATELY met in
strange attire on Droadway. when re-
preached for her dress. she said: why, l
wear 1T at hnn,e because every ore knows
me. and l wear il here because nobody
knows me-"
-
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In Chicago.

She-The groom seems uncasr.
Hc--fss; he's beeh married 70 her before
TO Date.
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The Twenty-second Inst.
The parsgrapher files away
His poetry on valen, ines,
And starts his pa iriot;c hay
On Washington belinies.
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THE LENTKN MAID
IRON QUAINT OLD BooK COMES ADVICE
AS HOW WE SHOULD

lst Is this Fast, to ksep the laTder Ioa and
ciea,e
From IA, Of veaies cad shsep7
I'd Is II 10 qui: the dish of desh, ye; Sill 70
Tho platter high with fish
Sd. Is il TO faS. an houro, Or raggd TO so, or
shos
A dowae-casts icoS End sours7
9TH. No, IL is Fast to dole lhy sheaf o! wheat
and meat
Unto thy hungry soUla
sth II Is TO FAST from strife, fiom Old debate
an! hate;
10 ci-cumc.se thy life
e:h To shov a kcart srief-rert; TO starye thy
sin, not Din;
And that's TO keep thy Lent
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THE NEWEST DRESSING BAGS.

no THE woman who travels mounted
or filed satchel is quite indispensa-
bie-that is, ir she takes a Journey
i OF several DAYS duration or i
tTin 10 niher llnls.
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NEK CHOCOLATE DELICACIEs.

VIf HEN properly made there is no
yhI beverage mora delicious than choc-
Wv colate served with whipped cream.
H u Is nourishing and more whole
Annic Than lnffe.. Or fr:. md M Z
The evening times., 1896-02-17

THE most conspicuous figure OF IN c even
ing bodice is the ribbpn bow. II appears on
the shoulders and II appears on the collar.
IL challenges attention at the frOat OF the
The evening times., 1896-02-17

seen on the streets during the recent rain,
weather.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

Colmesnei. Texas. November l5,-Some
two weeks ago the report was circulated
in this locality that Mr.. J. Il, Mccormick,
a former citizen here, had been killed at
his home in LuflSin. Much anxiety has
been excited among his friends in conse-
auence of the report which was erroneous
and many have not yet learned the falsity
Of the report Parties arriving here from
Lufkin since the alleged tragedy say that
there is no foundation for such report MT
McConnico not having been assaulted or IN
any wise molested. This will be glad It'd
ings to his many friends IN East IeAas
who may have heard to the contrary
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confronting any considerable force of the

confronting any considerable force Of the
insurgents.
The insurgents have again attacked the
village of Gondado and have cannonaded
H. but without inflcting any damage. tho
spanish sharpshootng having silenced the
artillery by picking off the gunners
Eighty eight families and ~ men have
been concentrated at Mantua, in pinar del
Rio.
Captain General Weyler is now at Ole
aga,
The committee Of national defenses today
heid a meeting presided over by the gov
ernor and agreed to name committees for
,he provinces who are TO invite the preSi-
dents OF political parties to join the com.
mittees on the work they seek to accom-.
plish The committee of National dofcrsc
aiso resolved to take steps to organize the
labor OF the island or work in the agrlcul-
tural districts.
Antonio Maceo is today al San Juan Cor.
'Ioras. IN the southern part OF the province
I" ilhar del Rio fifteen miles from Ar
temisa' His vanguard occupies posi-
tion between Punta Bravo and Candelarin
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16
MANY RUMORs.
the Wnritkc Preparations nrc Toun-
dutfon for Theim.

Washington. November 15.--Cuban war
talk is still the absorbing topic, notwith-
standing the denials Of the officials of the
war and navy departments The New Yorl;
papers are tee,nmg with war stories many
of which are fairy tales pure and simple
| II can not be gaiusaid, however. that cv
traordInary preparations are being made
for some purpose. and that work upon the
Notifications of the country and upon the
warships now completed and In readiness,
to 20 into commission. as well as upon in
complete war vessels. is being accelerated
to degree that is calculated to give rise
to suspicious that the United States is
preparing for war. While it may be true
that the administration as is Claimed. does
not mean to make any change in the policy
which has actuated II In dealing with the
Cuban question In the past the idea seems
to prevail here that 1t may be forced TO
abandon this course by reason OF Spain
itself, 1t is said that the government IL III
possession of information that Spain Is
making preparation for hostilites with the
United States. and that the assembling in
has for its object not the putting dow"
OF the rebellion hut an attack upon the
United States. This liz all based upon the
contingency now almost assuming the form
Of conviction that Spain Will not be able
to quell the rebellion there. 1t leaked out
today that work upon the old Washington
fort that guards the approaches to the Ma.
tional capital is being carried on day and
night
The crack battleship oregon, the finest
OF its class. which is now on the Pacifr
coast. was today ordered to Valparaiso. a
was also the cruiser Philadelphia. This
is Interpreted here as meaning that these
ships are to be held in readiness for any
possible emergency, since from this geo
graphical point they may easily and quick
ly join the Atlantic squadron II their SER
vices In Southern waters in the near flu
ture are needed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

Washington, November 15.--Senor Duruy
de Lone, the Spanish minister here has
received news from Madrid to the effect
that on tomorrow morning at that city the
government Will make an announcement
asking for public subscriptions on a loan
of $5oooo,oO0 While the minister said
mat the loan was not to be made purposelv
Tor the immediate purchase Of munitions
ana equipments for war. yef 1t was proba-
Die that the bulk of the money would he
used to defray the expenses of the conflic,
now going on In Cuba. Minister Delome
mas received telegram from an official
source saving that private canvass bas
been made of bankers and brokers OF
Madrid, with the intention Of finding out
now much they would subscribe and thdt
ainerent tnanciers have promised to take
up bonds amounting TO $4,000 900
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16
WELL KNOWN DRUMMER KILLED
hehry q. Hall Supposed 10 Have
Fallen from IA Train

rIoh,,c,,. ~, ~,
'"' N',''hp'I 10 Ihe dead
D0'S VI IL VI nan OF shreveport, La.
was found today near Brooke's station. ON
the Richmond rredericl,sh,,rc a,., pat,
,,oc ro,i,oas
- ie"' oE justice OF the
peace summoned jury and held an inquest
over the remains. The verdict of tho rrv
was that d.cooso, o,
'"',,' :" avs ''"'n oy
N'oIvnre' ana supposedly by falling from
la"i""u tram
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CRAZED ny RELIGION.
\ Whole FnmiIy Lose Their RrnsoD
thiId'r Life Sn,etI.


Bowmnnvile o. T.. November ia
most extraordinary case OF religious mania
In reported from n farm house near the
Lcng Sault There. for a number of years.
resided Eliza Rice. his wife aud his m
teen children. The eldest son. Louis, %
years Of age recently became insane and
announced himself ms the prince OF the
sand llllls,' ard 10 ciarcd that Christ had
appointed him 10 reform the world The
mania extended TO the father mother and
the other children, who neglected the farm
and spent their time singing and praying
Recently the father conceived the idea that
Louis was pursued by the dcvii aud that H.
must be beaten out OF him. Louis was
knocked down with the leg OF a chair ana
Mr.. aud Mrs, Rice and two OF the sons
pounded him into insenslblity. When this
was accomplished they were satisfied that
the down was driven out The next move
was 10 celebrate the Feast Of the Passover
and one Of the little children was to be
sacrificed ns the pascal lamb" One OF
The sons, mere boy. told this to a clergy
man, who Informed the police. ON visiting
the farm they found Rice and his son Lotiir
suffering from intense mania and had them
removed to Kingston insane asylum. The
doctor thinks that the other moinbers VIII
recover.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16
PREPARING FOR WAR
A bitter Feeling in Spain Against
the United States
NAVAL PREPARATIONS PROGRESSING
Spain Has Been Getting Ready to
Make an Attack.
MOVEMENT OF WAR VESSELS.
oregon and Philadelphia Ordered 10
fr"ceed To Vnlpn rniso-Wcylrr's
Movements In the Interior,
NONENENT OF WAR VESSELS

New York, November 15.-The Herald's
Washington special says:
There is no denying the fact that the
administration is much concerned about
the Cuban situation. A real crisis is be-
he'ed to be approaching. but not on &C
count OF any development from th,. end
OF the line Dplomatically relations be-
tween Spain and the United States are ms
friendly as ever and as far as surface
indications 80 both countries are acting
In conciliatory spirit upon all questions
growing out OF the Cuban war.
The real danger lies with the people OF
Spain, who have become very much tx
asnerated over the fact that repeated fll-
clustering expeditions have gone TO cuba
from the United States They do not I'M
derstand this government has done all In
its power to prevent the departure Of these
expeditions, and they only realize the Cuban
insurgents have made the United States
their source of supplies
If General Weyler has met with serious
reverse, which the news from Havana
would indicate, 1t is believed to be proba
Bile popular feeling In Spain against the
United States would become SO violent
that the Spanish government might be
compelled to 20 to war with this country
In order to prevent revolution at home
While it Is not believed by the authori
ties here that war is imminent. the gravity
Of the situation Is fully appreciated. ana
naval preparations have progressed for sew
eral months past. with view to being
prepared for any emergency that may
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

Washington, November. 49, - Eastern
FIoriha, Georgia, Alatama and Misslssjppa
Fair; southeast winds
Louisiana and Eastern Texas--Fair, ex-
opt possibly showers near the coast:
Houtherly winds.
western Texas. New Mex,no, Oklahoma
indian Territory and Arkansas-Fair:
souiherly winds. becoming variable.
North Dakota--Light SHOWS; cooler;
sontherly winds.
Nebraska. Kansas and Coiorado--Fair;
westerly Winds
= Montnnu-Probably snow: colder: north.
crly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16
AT THE FRONT.


Havana, November 15.-No very explicit
news has been received from General Wey-
ment at the Rubi Hills he continued his
march into the interior of the mountains
toward soroa and he succeeded in pene-
tratng to points to which no other Span
ish colmuns have ever marched. He has
had several skirmshes with the insur-
gents. Notwithstanding the advantageous
positions which they hold in the mountain
strongholds, but he has not succeeded in
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

Detroit. Mich. November 10. bishops
OF the NJ e. church who are attending the
general missionary committee meeting. oc-
cupied the IulpIts in most Of the large
protestant Churches Of Detroit today and
addressed lan;e congregations. This after
noon mass meeting was held In the Cen
trail NJ. z. church which was IN the nature
OF farewell to bishop Thoburn and Bsh-
op Hartzell Bishop Tho5urn Is about to
return to India, where for thirty-eight
years he has had charge OF the Methodist
Episcopal work Of that country, Bishop
liartzell is about TO leave for Africa. hay
ing been elected by the general Methodist
Episcopal conference 10 tho head OF that
field as Successor To bishop William Tay-
Tor. Both mace inspiring and very hopeful
addresses REGARDING their work and its
great future prospects, At tho close most
of the congregation had an opportunity Of
personally saving farewell 10 both the de-
parting missionary bishops and their
wives
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16
The Polish Dynnmiter.

Detroit. Mich November l5.-Rogolski,
the Aple. VINO 9 accused Of having ex-
podeS a dynamite cartridge under a
dwelling west of the city limits last night
was fyAnd by officers early this morning
in bed at his lpme with his clothes on.
Since his arrest he has told various con-
flicting stories. The only motive known
for the crime is the fact that Ewers had
slapped him in fracas on election night
Both OF the injured men are doing well
and may recover
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TODAI'S TEXTURES,
DOulcsffC

The commissioner OF navigation notes
that Japan is a maritime rival OF the
United states.
Secretary Morton says he has saved 81
0oo.10 in -four yt0rs
Considerable romodclnt Of committees
WIN be necessary in the next house.
Niagara Fails now furnishes electric
power for Buffalo.
The National Council OF Jewish Women
IN session in New York
Active prcparat oHs in the naval de-
pariment leads 10 the belief that the
United States is getting in shape TO thrash
Sp8in.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

Denver, Colo. November ia special
to the News from Glenwood Springs. Colo.
says:
James H. sperrier a young printer, to-
day shot and probably fatally wounded
Miss Nina Cornell and slightly wounded
James l.. Wilson, her escort. and then
sent bullet through his own heart Jeal-;
ousy was the cause.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

AGsives'on. Tens. November 15.-The
CINE and tendg OF the Santa Fe train
Dir Houston junoed the track tonight on
the bridge across the west hay. ran a few
feet on TO the dnw and was stopped. No
one was hurt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-16

SAN FRANCISCO-The oft-postponed
trial of the famous Fair win case Will
begin in earnest today. as Judge Rlacl;
has informed both sides that there would
be no further postponements.