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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Mary coLLEeEs RENEEITEp.
The New York Court OF Appeals UphOlds
the FayerWeather WIN Decision.

The New York Court OF Appeals UphOlds
the FayerweatheF VIII Decision.
ALBANY, n. Y, Jan. 20.-The court
Of appeals has decided the Fayer-
weather win case by affirming the
Judgment of the lower court with costs
TO all parties, payable out of the estate,
The effect of the decision is to distri-
butte S., GOO,0OO involved among the fol-
lowing colleges, in equal proportion:
Amherst, Bowdoin Dartmouth, VIII
isms, Yale, Columbia, Hamilton, La
Fayette, Lincoln, Maryville, Marietta,
Adelbert, Wabash, Park, the Wesleyan
university Of Rochester, Cornell, Vir-
GINA and Hampton, and the Union
Theological seminary.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 15,-Populist pa
pers in various parts Of the state de-
clare that the legislature should pass a
law prohibiting a man from selling
more than one certain line of articles
in his store. The growth Of the de
partment store, they declare, viii be
come so enormous, if not in some man
.ner checked, that it viii finally take in
every conceivable branch Of trade and
render independence in mercantile
lines an impOssibility.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
The AgricuituraI Appropriation BIN

WASHINGTON, Jan. I5.-The house
committee on agriculture yesterday
submitted the agricultural appropria-
ton bill te the house. The total
amount carried by the bill is s., 512, 422,
a net decrease of S1O2, 7SO. An appro-
priation of $4,000 for seeds was In
cluded, against the wishes Of the secre-
tary of agriculture. The system OF
meat inspection, says the report, should
be extended, and the increase ofS25, OOe
provided in the bill for the bureau of
animal industry cannot be reduced
without crippling the inspection. The
reductions in appropriations is made
under the head of miscellaneous, includ-
ing the weather bureau. The amountap-
propriated for the weather bureau is
exactly what was finally estimated for,
and is $3.50, GOO less than for the current
wear
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

EAPoRIA, Kan, Jan. 1s.-Trouble IN
the Kansas state normal school over
the late contest in oratory is becoming
more intense. Not only the scholars,
but the faculty disagree over the mat
ter. The scholars declare that certain
members Of the faculty have attempt
ed intimidation. There is a movement
among the students to petition the leg
stature to locate a normal school at
some other place in the state, and it is
asserted that a large majority Of the
pupils will sign The petition.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Road Work for All Applicants.

Topeka; Kan, Jan. 1s.-Representa-
tive Brown, of C5Wlsy county, has a
bill providing for the employment Of
all able-bodied men, who apply to Tire
county commissioners, upon the roads
of the different counties. The men
are to be paid ii E0Buty warrants. Tbs
bill places the roads and bridges under
the sole control Of the commissioners
and makes the county surveyor the
general supervisor Of the work.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 1s.-The bill to
mark convict-made articles viii be fol
lowed BY others providing that in
mates of the peHiteHtiary be divided
into lots, a large number TO be taken
to western Kansas to dig irrigation
bitches, others to be assigned to east
err Kansas to build roads; others to
raise farm products for the state insti-
buttons, and tbs Tieieus ones TO break
rock in the penitentisfy, 80 be used in
building state macadamized ROADS,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Disastrous Floods In Illinois.

PRINCETON, H., Jan. 1s,-The waters
of the Illinois and Bureau rivers rose
rapidly yesterday and have caused
much damage. A portion of the Hen
nepin canal embankment was washed
out and the overflow is now running
through the unfinished portion of the
canal, causing much damage. Along
the Illinois river farm lands have been
overhOwed and a large number OF
horses and cattle are reported drowned.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Hurricane i'm Indiana.

ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 1s.-Yesterday
afternoon there was a hurricane wind
through the central part Of Indiana,
doing damage at various points. The
greatest here was the destruction OF
factory No. 4 Of the Anderson Window
Glass Co. The roof was carried away
and the walls fell in on fred furnaces,
and but Tor the prompt work of the
factory men a big fire would have oc-
el1rrad
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Kanlas SC ChalILIss RetoEm.

1dPBEA, Kan, Jan. 1s.-The senate
committee on charitable institutions
voted unanimously 60 report House
holders bill regulating the board Of
charities and institutions, A feature
is placing the Institutions on a civil
service basis and prohibiting removal
Of employees for political purposes It
also creates a board of lunacy in each
county, consisting Of two reputable
physicians, appointed by the probate
Judge.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
a Wansss FaFrn DigBl7F,

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan; 1s'-A committee
from the state board Of agriculture viii
eppear before the executive council
and ask tlzst in the retunda of the state
house the board 81 agriculture be al
lowed to maintain a permanent agrieul-
tuTe exhibit, The suggestion CAME from
Secretary Coburn when the question OF
asking tbs legislature for an appropria-
ton for a state fair came up. Il was
suggested that the best fair that could
he made would be the display in the
rOt6ada, It being one that would show
the products aud resources every day
IN the vesr.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
ra-nr.I,Ie Renorls nrdered.

WAsHISGroS, Jan. 20.-The senate
committee on finance this morning
acted OF the nominations Of VIII
liam S. foreman, of Illinois, to be
commissioner Of internal revenue, and
William McCreary, of St Louis, to be
collector Of internal revenue, a favor
able report being ordered Both these
men were identified with the fght OF
the administration against the Chicago
ticket
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
strInrent Anti-saIarr IN.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1s.-One Of the
most important measures to taxpayers
is the stringent fes and salary bill pre-
pared by Representative Tayler. The
passage OF the bill is practically as
sured, for a large majority Of the pres
eht legislature is Of the opinion that a
man WHO, IN his ordinary business,
considers himself well of if he makes
SIS per month, hardly deserves salary
of s., 900 to $4,000 year for holding
office
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Ths Cost Of November ballots

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1s.-Ed Joquins,
Of the house from Cowley county, has
instituted an investigation Of the cost
Of printing the ballots for the EOYems
Der election. To this end he has sent
inquiries to all the counties asking for
q statement Of this expense. In some
counties he learns the eest Of printing
was as high as s. a vote.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
-. a.. - al o. -.

LITTLE Rock. ARK, Jan. 2o.-Ihe SEN
ate and house bsllOted separately to-
day for United States senator, with the
result that Senator Jones was re-elect-
q y an overwhelming majority. The
ten popuiists cast their votes for J. r.
Sovereign and the three republicans
Tor Gen. Powell Clayton
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1s.-A bill has
been introduced IN each house to amend
the Kansas divorce law so as to permit
man and wife to testify against each
other. This is to set aside objections
raised by Judge Johnson, in the ap'
peIlate court, who claimed the present
law leads to granting divorces ille-
rallV-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
HaIstead VIM Address Kaasss Editors.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 19.-It is eX-
peeted that on January 90, when mem
bers Of the Kansas Editorial associar
ton make an excursion to this city,
they wiz be addressed by MuFat Hal
stead. one Of the best-knoWn journal
lists OF the country. The speaking viii
be at the Commercial club rooms
where & reception to the distinguished
speaker and the editors wiz be held-
After the reception the entire party
wiz Be escorted to the Coates house,
where supper vii be ssryed- The FOL.
loving day they wis Be isksp 1os
drive ugeg the esEYs
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Kyle Not Nominated.

PIERRE, S. D., Jan 19.-The popuiist
caucus last night failed to agree on a
senatorial candidate. Kyle yet holds
the lead, but on the highest vote is
eight short of choice, II ballots having
been taken, and all candidates win 60
before the legislature to-day.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

ToPEKA, Kan, Jan, 15.-About 8, 900
worth Of furniture is missing from the
senate and house committee rooms N
the capitol, and a resolution has been
adopted by the senate for an investjga-
ton. 1t is supposed that the furniture
was stolen.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
Drivsn 10 death by Shame.

OwgSrog, Ky, JaR. 1s.-Brooding
over her shame, Jennie Browning. a
young girl, jumped into the Kentucky
river near Monterey with her illegiti-
mats child and both Were drowned.
The author Of her ruin failed 70 keep q
promise q ma ny her.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
No Dealings with .s8Iiddlemeu."

ToPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1s.-The board
Of school fund commissioners viii have
$50. 600 IN a few days with which 70 buy
bonds. The board has decided TO dc
business vita parties who hsve bonds
to sell. rather than with middlemen
and bond sharks
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
No CONFIRMATION foF Eeaton.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19.-The nOmina-
ton of J. II. Keaton, appointed vice
Scott to be associate justice Of the SUE
preme court Of Oklahoma, viii not be
confirmed. The Office pays 5000 a
year. 1t is the intention Of those who
are opposed TO him to permit the nom
ination to die with the congress as un-
acted upon, thus giving to President
Mckinley the appointment Of sue
cesSOr.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1s.-At the IN
stance Of the members Of the state
horticultural society, bill has been IN
trodueed in both branches Of the legis'
lature making it misdemeaDOr for a
person to even walk through farmers
orchard
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
NarlIslels snrnessnr.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Private tsls-
grams from Boston state positively
that the treasury portfolio has been
offered to ex-Gov, John D. Long, Of
Massachusetts,, and has been accepted.
The appointment, it is added, was
agreed upon during Gen. Longs visit
toCsaton.
Shot Motheg, Sister aid Brother.
NEW YORK, Jan. 2e.-ArthuE Palmer,
Of Mamagoneck, during a Ct Of insani-
81, shot his mother, his sister, Ger.
trade, and his brother. leonard and
then made bis escape. i Is reported
that al tbs wounded age 10 eriticai
conditions
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. l8.-keY D. 5.
Farrsnd, pastor Of the Westminster
Prssbvterian church mere, has gone
away. presuuslbiy to California, whers
4 & razuora5 that be hss scared ca.
other charge. BIS family Pnd pnpsia
bis wsgs LETT bshiQa.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
TO USE CoRNsTALKs.
Edwin S. CrGmP Preparing to Start His
First Factory In the West.

First Factory in the West.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Edwin S. Cramp,
Of the Philadelphia shipbuilding firm,
completed plans here for the opening
Of factory at Rockford, IL, about
February 1, for the manufacture OF
ship padding and cattle fodder from
.cornstalls. Before the harvest Of the
next crop it is expected that several
factories will be erected in the corn
belt and material which has been here
tOfore practically worthless will be.
come a source of revenue to the farm
orc
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

ALBASE, n. Y, Jan. 29.-fhe vote T.
the assembly for United States senator
was. Piatt, li2; Bin, 81 Eenrg 6ecrss,
3. The vote il she sta5es ssEsts &c.
sailed as foil9Esl Platts IS Ellis ~
Henry George
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
A FIEND's WORK.
He Attempts to Assault a Hutchinson
Young Lady; but Is Fooled.

LA1 ANLEAhptH 70 hhullAb q AAAhNAAAAa-AA
Young Lady but Is Fooled.
HUTCHINSON, Kan, Jan. 19.-Last
night while Mary Wire. a young lady,
was sitting alone in the house of Mrs.
Newberry, she heard a knock at the
door, and when she openedit amasked
man seized her by the throat and
threatened to kill her if she made a
noise. He then placed a gag in her
mouth and bound her hands with a
towel The young lady made
a desperate fight, but the man
surely would have accomplished the
design of his assault had ne not been
frightened away by woman who was
passing the house. As the man left he
jerked the gag from her mouth and
struck her a blow on the forehead
which rendered her unconscious for
over two hours.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
PARKS FORMALLY CHOSEN.
The Kansas Legislature in Joint Session
Ehnnsas a State Printer

The Kansas Legislature in Joint Session
Chooses a State Printer,
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan, 90 Both houses
of the legislature met in joint caucus
yesterday to elect state printer for the
two years term beginning July I, 1897.
As is the custom, the lieutenant-gov-
ernor presided over the joint conven-
ton, the speaker of the house occupy
ing a seat beside him. The rolls for
the two houses were called and a
quorum of the joint convention
being present the business pro-
ceeded. Secretary Watson called the
names Of the senators and, rising in
their seats, they voted, the populists
and democrats for J. S. Parks and the
republicans for J. K. Hudson. The
vote stood: Parks, 20; Hudson, 10.
The absent republican was Fulton, Of
Brown. Chief Clerk Gilpin then
called the members Of the house.
The populists, democrats and sill
yer republicans voted for Parks
and the straight republicans for Hud.
son. The result was: Parks, "a; Hud-
son, A. The absentees were Maxwell
and RutIedge, popuhsts, and Cubbison
and Hecman, republicans. Eli VIII
Hams, of Mcpherson county, voted for
Parks with the populists. Williams
was the regular republican nominee,
but since his election he has chosen to
class himself as a free silver repub-
Ican."
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
80. sWEeT sINaERa
Ub0ruses 9fsEaized fn Several Cities sc1
tl,e 0tt1aa Contest.


tlae Ottawa Contest.
EhPoRIA, Kan, Jan. ls.-Emporia's
singsf5 % the number OF about 50,
which viii ia Increased to leo, have
organized a chorus I'd eRter at the Otta~
wa contest next June. A FsiEe Of 500
viii be awarded to the best cEQEss'
$500 to the second and Si00 70 the thirf.
CheFHsss have now be organized at To
peka, GarHett, Usage City, Lawrence,
Ottawa, Fort Scott and Emporia, and it
is expected that many other cities viii
be represented. The greatest musical
event, with the largest and best COM
bined chorus ever organized west Of
Chicago, is now s certainty, as IL Is the
intention to combine all the chOruses
present at Ottawa IN one grand chorus
and to give a rendition Of Creation"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

Bryan to Address kansas Law GrsdHs ties
LAWREECE, Kan, Jan. Is.-The senior
law class at Kansas university has in
vited ". j. Bryan to deliver the COM
mencement address next June, after
considerable opposition to the action
BY soue Of the students.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia medal Of
honor has been awarded to Samuel j.
Churchill, Of Lawrence, Kan, late cor
poraI battery G, Second Illinois light
artillery, for galIantry in action at the
battle Of Nashville, Tenn, December
ID. 1864.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PsasIons.

TOPEKA. kan, Jan. 2e.-TWo weeks
ago the w. @. I. e. sent ont petitions
all over the state for signatures Of Op-
poneRts to the TesubmissiOn OF the pro
hibitory law. Those which have sl-
ready been received show over $1,000
signatures.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-01-22

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 20. - Senator
Lucien Baker and J. R. Burton have an
understanding in reference to Kansas
senatorial matters. and telegram re-
ceiyed from Baker by Cy Leland yes
terday expresses the wish that Burton
be made the caucus nominee Of the re-
Pu5lieaBs Of Kansas for senator.
Evening journal., 1897-07-15

The West has tasted blood, and those
in the West who have been taught to
believe that ii Is the function OF Con-
gress by direct interference, to make
the business of the country prosperous,
are convinced that their time has ccme
20 secure for themselves, in one way or
another, those special favors which
they think have hitherto gone to the
East and enabled il 10 build up its in
dustries at the expense of less favored
sections.
AS IL is said to be darkest before the
dawn, 50 1t is by no means improbable
that the tariff law soon TO be enacted
marks a turning point in the economic
as well as the political history of our
country; that hundreds of thousands OF
Eastern Republicans who have hitherto
been unqualified supporters of the cause
of protection will soon realize that
whatever it's practical or even theoretic
value may be to certain classes Of in
teres,s the application of the theory on
a national scale, for the purposes OF
meeting the demands of everyone. in
wolves such a great interference with
business and such a tremendous loss
that It is better 10 forego It's advantages
by adopting the policy that Congress
shall simply raise money required for
the public expenditures. and let each
individual citizen make the most that
he can out of the employment Of his
time, energy and capital.
Il is by the adoption of some such
policy as this, and IN this way alone
that we shall prevent in the next few
years the passage of laws calling for The
expenditure by the United States Treas
ury and the American people of hun
dreds OF millions OF dollars annually tc
make the agricultural interests Of the
West more profitable than they would
be under ordinary conditions. Boston
Herald
Evening journal., 1897-07-15
DIED.

ALLARD.-In this city. on July 13
Pauline s.. daughter of Francis A.
and Salena Allard, No. 5l4 Walnut
street, aged . months and days.
Funeral private.
July II, 1897, Samuel T
Biddle, in his 81st year.
BIZE.-In this city, on July 12. 1897,
Mrs. Mary Louise Bize, widow of John
Louis Nicholas Bize, aged rs years
CAAIPBELL.-In Brandywine hundred
on July II, 1897, e. Irene Campbell
daughter of Amos and Emma M
Campbell aged Is years.
HOPE.-In this city, on the 10th in
stant, Henrietta r. Hope, widow o
the late William r. Hope, aged
years.
KENNEDY. On July 10. 1897, Samue
Kennedy. aged % years
LLOYD.-On July II, 1897 Hannai
Lloyd, aged &c years.
MURPHY.-m this city. July TO- Mar
garet, wife of Thomas Murphy, ageC
81 years.
ROBINSON July 13, 1897, Waltei
E.. son of William G. and Mary J
Robinson, aged z months.
WILLIAMS.-In this city, on July lO
1897, Henry c. Williams, aged z
years.
WOODSIDE.-At Oxford, Pa, on Tues
day, July 13, 1897 Amanda Woodside
of this city.
Evening journal., 1897-07-15
NIAGARA FALLS.
LOW RATE EXCURSIONS VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

LOW RATE EXCURSIONS VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will run a series of ten-day excursions
to Niagara Falls, leaving Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington on July %,
August 3 and 10, and September A and
16. An experienced tourist agent and
chaperon accompany each excursion.
Excursion tickets good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express trains, Within ten
days, will be sold at $40 from Philadei-
phia. Baltimore, Washington. and all
points on the Delaware division; 1910
from Lancaster; $500 from Altoona
and Harrisburg; SS.25 from Wilkes
barre: $3.50 from Williamsport; and at
proportionate rates from other points.
A stop-over at Buffalo, Rochester and
Watkins returning.
A special train of Pullman parlor
cars and day coaches will be run with
each excursion.
For further information apply tc
nearest ticket agent, or address George
w. Boyd. Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Broad Street Station, Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1897-07-15
BOARD OF PARDONS RULES
OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THOSE
HAVING FRIENDS IN JAIL.

THOSE WHO DESIRE EXECUTIVE
CLEMENCY FOR THEMSELVES
OR OTHERS MUST PROCEED IN A
REGULAR WAY FOR THE BOARD
OF PARDoNs STANDS BETWEEN.
Following are the rules adopted by
the Delaware Board of Pardons under
the new Constitution:
First.-The board will meet in open
session to consider applications on the
first Tuesday of each month. at 10
o'clock a. m, in the Office of the secre-
tary of state. at Dover.
Second.-Notice of the application
must be given to the judge who charged
the Jury in the case or in cases OF trial
by the court TO all the judges who sat
In the case, and to the attorney general
OF the deputy attorney general. who
prosecuted, stating when the application
will be made and the grounds OF rea-
sons upon which the application Is
based and no grounds other than those
contained in such notice will be enter
tanned by the board. Proof must be
made that such notice. with a copy of
said reasons, was served as aforesaid.
Third.-Notice of application for par
don OF persons convicted of crimes COM
mitted in the city of Wilmington must
also be given to the municipal judge
and chief OF police of said city respec-
lively, and in cases of conviction in The
Municipal Court, of Wilmington, notice
as aforesaid must be given to the muni-
cipal judge, the city solicitor and chief
OF police of said city.
Fourth.-The following papers must
accompany every application for par
don:
T. A certified copy of the record en-
tries including docket entries and min
utes of the court on nle. relating to the
case.
@. A brief statement of the reasons
sustaining the application, the facts in
the form of short history Of the case
and schedule of papers will be re-
quired In every application. -Four separ'
ate copies OF the same must be filed, sc
that each member OF the board may
have a copy
Fifth-All applications and CORES
pondence must be addressed to or tileC
with the secretary of state. that the
same may be prepared for action Of thu
board at its next session. Applications
will only be heard atrOpen sessions o
the board, except in cases OF sentence e
corporal or capital punishment anS
will not be considered by any individ
ual member thereof. In case of corpora
or capital punishment, the president o
the board may, II he deems It necessary
call special sessions of the board for I
hearing. No application will be hear'
or considered. except in cases Of corpo
raj or capital punishment unless tn
same and all papers upon which il j
based have been fled at least ten day
before said session, and in no instanc
Win this rule be relaxed or varied.
sixth. .-Affidavits made before per
son authorized to administer oaths o
oral evidence, letters from the Judge
and jury who tried the case the prose
cutting attorney. or responsible person
in the community whore the crime wa
committed, or from persons present Q
the trial will be received and consider
ed Also certified copies of the notes q
Evidence taken at the trial by the couI
stenographer
Evening journal., 1897-07-15
HIS HEAD IS LEVEL.

James B. Osborne, OF No. 3O4 Jackson
street, a street railway conductor, has
been advised by lawyers of Seattle that
by the death of James b. Osborne, a
rich and aged citizen of Washington
state, he is the probable heir to a large
estate He does not know Of any rich
relative in Washington, and is sensible
enough to continue collecting fares and
giving transfers until he is better salts
fed as to his relationship.