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LECTURES TOMORROW NIGHT

Dr. Charles Mclean lectures Sunday night at 7:3O at Warner hall. Subject: The Mistakes of Robert G. IngersoIl. D The true inwardness of the life of the notorious infidel unmasked and his sophistry refuted.
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Will you warrant these matches not to go out in high wind?" asked the man who was going hunting. All of em but one" said the dealer. Huh! Which one of 'em is it?" "The last one, of course. e."--Indianapolis Journal
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to leave to catch a train. The score was 4 to f. It was mainly pitchers game, while the fielding on both sides was sharp. The score:
 Dartmouth ...,.....0 o o 3 O-4 Wesleyan ,.........0 0 o 1 0 O-4
 Hits-Dartmouth, s; Wesleyan, 12' Errors-Dartmouth, 4; Wesleyan, A. Batteries-Drew and Conway; Davis and Williams and Townsend and YaW.
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Washington, April 30.-Washington gained a lead to-day on a combination of battery errors, but was overtaken when Ganzell started off with his three base-hit, followed by two sacrifices and two singles After playing the tenth inning Umpire Hurst called the game on account of darkness. The manage ment to-day released Pitchers Ashe and Kimball and Outfelder Lush. At tendance 1000. Score:
 Wash ......0 ? 0 o 0 0-3 Boston ...,.0 0 0 8 0 0 0 O-3
 Hits-Washington, 7; Boston. 12. Er- rors-Washington, o; Boston, 8. Bat teries-McJames and McGuire; Sullivan
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Hartford, April 3O.-The visitors fell on Frye in the sixth to-day and shut out Hartford Score:
 Newark .....0 0 0 i 3 1 *-6 Hartford .....0 0 0 0 0 0 co
 Hits-Newark, 10; Hartford, ,, Err rors-Newark, 0; Hartford, ?. Batteries -Garrick and Hodges; Frye and Me Auley.
 St. Louis, April 3O.-The Indians won their first game this season by a score of 12 to 4. Costly errors by the Browns were responsible. Score:
 St. Louis. 70 0 3 0 0 O. 4 Cleveland ....2 0 0 2 3 2 ? 1-12
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Louisville, April 3O.-Frazer kept the Colts guessing to-day and they did not score until the eighth inning, when base on balls, double and an error gave them two runs Score: Louisville ....0 ? 1 o 0 o 0 O-3
 Hits-Louisville, 12; Chicago, '. Er- rors-Louisville, 2; Chicago, O. Batter- ies-Frazer and Mcfarland; Callahan and Anson.
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ON MANY DIAMONDS.
Results in the National League and Else

Results in the National League and Else
 where.
 Philadelphia, April S0.-Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn to-day in a pretty battle of pitchers. McMahon, late of Baltimore, pitched his first game of the season, as did also Wheeler. Score: Philadelphia o 0 0 9 70 0 1-5 Brooklyn ..,..0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0--2 Hits-Philadelphia S. Brooklyn, 5. Errors-Philadelphia, ?; Brooklyn, 1, Batteries-Wheeler and Clements; Me Mahon and Grim.
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Cincinnati, April 3O.-No game-rat

Middletown, April 30.-One of the most interesting games witnessed here for long time was played between Wesleyan and Dartmouth which re- suited in tie at the end of the tenth inning, when the Dartmouth boys had
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Men and Women Who Prefer Their Rock in the South Atlantic to Civilization-One of Them Yankee Captain Who is Deaf to Appeals from His Friends at Home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
EAST PERU.

The wedding reception OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Burt &. kidder occurred Thursday even
ing, April roth, at their home at East
Peru, nearly q hundred friends and rela-
tiyes being present. Refreshments were
served and the evening passed very
pleasantly 10 music, games, and social
intercourse. Mr.. and Mrs. kidder were
the recipients OF many handsome and
useful presents. We give the list ms fol-
lows:
Sofa AMI Royal Worcester vase. Rockemeka
Grange; dinner set. Mr.. Harvey Castle, Augusta,
Miss NJ. A. Castle. Watcryilc. commode set.
one. half dozen silver teaspoons, set OF carving
knives. Mr.. and Mrs l.. y. Irish. East Peru: all.
yer knives and forks, Mrs. y. q. kiddcr, East
Peru; silver butter knife, Miss Lillian Howard.
Manchester. y. II two silver napkin rings. Mr..
and cake plate, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. W. Cooling.
East Peru; glass berry set, Mr. and Mr.. John
Lud,ien, East Peru; pickle dish, Mr. Ellis De
shon East Peru pair OF towels. Mr.. and Mrs.
a. ). Holman, East Peru; silver cake basket,
der. Mrs. josie Putnam, Dixheld. banquet lamp,
Mrs. Elyira y. Lunt. East Peru. table cloth and
napkins. Mr.. Perley Chilis. Miss FLORA Childs
East Peru. VIII Carleton's poems. Mr.. Z. s.
Walker, Peru; table cover and mirror, Mr.. Chas
Chase: East Peru; cut gass plate, Mr.. A. j.
Churchill. Rumfor,l falls. napkins, Mr.. Henry
Chase. Eas, Peru. glass set, Mr.. and Mrs. Au.
gustine Casey. Wet Peru. syrup pitcher. act
Of carving knives Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Turner
Peru; china cream pitcher. Mr.. J. NJ. Cannon
and daughter. Peru; pair OF towels, Mr. W. s.
DeShon. East Peru: lobster di.h. Mr.. James
Kerr. Rumfori Falls. Mis- Fanny Mcdonald
Peru; water act. berry set. Mr.. and Mrs. u. a.
Hartman. Peru. sugar shell and butter knife,
Mr.. VIII Jackson. Peru; cup and saucer and
pair OF towels. Mr.. and Mrs. C s. Luce. Fas,
Peru: water pitcher, Miss Ethel Robinson,
Peru. china bowls. Miss FRANKIE Gibbs, Peru;
berry siish. Mr.. AMI Mrs. &. Ho,lsdon. Peru
glass set. Mr.. A rthur Ki,iicr. Miss Grace kiddcr
Canton; bel spread, Mr.. Roy Harlow. Miss
Lucy Harlow, East Peru; rug, Mrs. sarah Kid
der. Mexico. Japanese teapot, Mr.. 4. q. Lunt
East Peru, china spoon tray. Mr.. and Mrs. &. y
Rowe. watcryillc. pair OF towels. Miss Mary
Crockett, East summer, glass set, sah and pep
per shaker. vinegar cruet. Mr. aud Mrs. Wilson
stlllmau. Peru. picture, Miss q. Gertrude Men
nealy, Miss Mary {. stevens, Wateryile.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
SHOWS FALLS.

Bert Curtis Is causing his family con-
siderable worry by dangerous turn OF
illness. One doctor has passed very
serious opinion on the case, but there
seems TO be disagreement, which We all
hope to see prevail In his favor.
smith. Suckles & Co. have finished
their springs work of saving wood.
They report over 200 cords cut In and
out of South Paris.
James Suckles Is hauling lumber for
the spring and summer work on the
mill from l.. 5. Billings place In South
Paris. He hopes 10 get IL all this week.
His brother viii is driving for him.
Charles Lsphsm, A. ID. Cook and
Henry Suckles are at work at the mill.
Robert Benson now goes 10 school on
Paris Hin daily on his bicycle.
+. j. Wood symp1thizes with Horace
Cummings on the Hill. lie also has had
a isckscrew borrowed from him, and
would like very much TO have II return
ed. Will the borrower please take
notices.
5. 5. Weber Is again on the road,
having again passed through severe
sickness.
Charles ID. Cordwell and wife are re-
j,icing over the arrival Of little dsush-
ter.
We are open for congratulations. Our
road has no; been washed out this
spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
MASON

Mrs. Roscoe Mason, Of Berlin, n. II.
Is visiting at her fathers, j. c. Beans
Mrs. Charles +. Brown and daughter
visited In Wes,brook the past week.
Edmund +. Names, Of Otisheld, IL II
town visiting his daughter, Mrs. c. r
Brown, and calling on old neighbors
He Is 81 years old and can walk a mile
easier than many man much younger
Edison and David Cummings OF Bethel
visited their sister Mt F. /. Beans las,
Sabbath.
Eugene Prescott Of West Bethel visit.
ed his brother, Asa, at A. S. Beans mill
last Sunday.
l.. T. Barker and Fred Gordon OF
Bethel were in town the past week look.
ing for new milch COW.
We learn that Asa Prescott has left
the employ OF A. 5. Bean and Ia going
to Massachusetts, to work on the elec-
tries. He has worked for Mr.. Bean
eighteen years. He is a good engineer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
SAli1H RIINEORn

Mr.. and Mrs. Fremont Abbott gave a
reception at his fathers, Erastus Alb
bolts, saturday evening, May lst.
About twenty-five Of the neighbors were
present, and were agreesbly entertained
with vocal aud instrumental music and
stereopticon views by the talented
brothers, Lee and Fremont. A fine
treat OF peanuts and candy was passed
around.
Several OF the scholars are sick with
bad colds, so as 10 be unable TO attend
school.
Married, At Rumford Falls, MAY lst,
Fremont Abbott of South Rumford and
Miss Emma Taylor Of Roxbury.
Mrs. Tryphena wymsn is helping clre
for her mother, Mrs. Lydis Thomas, al
East Rumtord, who is very sick.
Lee Abbott is working for j. + Ste
phens at the Falls.
Warren Thomas OF Boston came 10
East Rumford NAY 5th with the remains
Of his youngest sou, aged Is months, for
interment In the family lot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
WESI ERXERIIRG

West Fryeburg is very quiet at present
The good housewives are all busy clean
ing house, just the time OF year men en-
joy. feel sorry for them as the fros,
is not out OF the ground enough for then
to begin work upon the land, and the
weather Is too wet for them to get out OF
doors, 80 they are In II and have to help
The schools have all commenced.
We are glad TO learn that B. w. Nc
keen and family have returned to their
old home.
Mrs. Stephen Harrington and Mrs
Henry Andrews have made quite lot OF
cheese. Mrs. j. w. Towle has just be.
gun.
Mrs. Harrington comtemplates a trip
to California in the near future.
Kate Hutchins visited In North Con.
way last week.
Mr.. James Hardy has painted his
house.
Edwin Walker Is shingling.
The 8. J.. c. met with Mrs. j. w.
TOwle after vacation through mud
time.
May night was enjoyed to Its full ex-
tent In the shape Of May baskets. Only
one Is worthy Of mention. That was a
very beautiful one, which was hung to a
young gentleman In the disguise Of a
girl. The young man had retired for
the night, but by frequent knockings
was aroused; getting up and dressing he
started in pursuit Of the supposed girl,
whom he caught. and as soon as possible
the smacks resounded through the air,
and were waited to q troupe Of young peo-
pie hidden behind the stone wall. The
(girD escaped however and could not be
caught again. We hope this young man
will beware Of false women In the future.
Mrs. Ernest Littlefeld Is rejoicing
over the advent Of young son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
HOW TO PROCEED
TO PROCURE A CERTIFICATE As A
REGISTERED GUIDE EXPLAINED.

REGISTERED GUIDE EXPLAINED.
As good many letters Of inquiry are
being received asking for information,
how TO proceed to procure certificate
of registration as registered guide, We
would respectfully say that we have
prepared blank that will give all the
necessary information on which the APP
plication can be and should be made
which will be sent all guides upon appli-
cation. All that II Is necessary to do ia
to send to either Of the commissioners
for one of these blanks. oil 1t out and
return II to the commissioners, when the
application will receive the immediate at
tention Of the commissioners. Guides
unknown to either of US will be required
to furnish the recommendation OF reputa-
BILE citizens who are acquainted with
them.
Some time during June one or more of
the commissioners will be at all the prin-
cipal fishing and hunting resorts, of
which notice will be given to enable
guides to apply personally for registra-
ton. Guides need not wait however as
they may become registered by follow
ing the above directions. Every indica-
ton points to a great season for fishing
and hunting. Game Of all kinds winter
ed well and we believe there has been
less poaching than usual. Our lakes and
ponds TEEN with salmon and trout In
greater numbers than ever before. We
respectfully ask all guides TO cooperate
with us In the great work Of properly
protecting the fish and the game. We
shall take pleasure in doing all we can
to aid you and to make your business
pleasant and profitable. Let US work to-
gethcr to make our beloved State the
great hunting and fishing resort Of the
nation as we easily can by seeing to 1t
that our fish and our game are properly
protected. Respectfully,
L. T. CARLETON,
Fl. o. STANLEY,
CHAs. f. OAK,
Com'rs of inland fisheries and gam".
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
SWEDEN.


George Grover. whose death was men,
toned last week In the Democrat, has
been for many years a resident OF our
town and was noted rs a kind hearted,
generous, and honest man. He has no
enemies and very many friends. He
had been Ia falling health for about two
years, yet at times was so much better
that he thought he would get we'll until
few weeks before he died. About four
months ago he was united 10 marriage
with Miss Dora Flint and they continued
TO live at the Film. homestead at which
place he died. Funeral services were
conducted at the house May 2nd, by
Rev. Holt OF Bridgton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Merrill Of Exeter, n. H., were present.
Mrs. Merrill being sister OF the deceas-
ed, also Mrs. Hartman OF Norway,
another sister. His only brother, Alvin
of Cumberland Mills, who has so kindly
assisted In caring for him the past winter,
was also present, as were also many
other distant relatives and sympathiziDg
friends. Mr.. Growers parents were
residents Of Lowell for many years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
ANp.oYER.

AU00VGU
But little farming done yet. The
ground ID cold and 10 many places the
host q In the ground.
Thurston Bros. are having the best OF
luck with their drive. Only few moro
days Of this rise Of water will put him
oil right.
Grass is looking finely. No place
winter killed. The outlook ID good for
big crop, unless the June drought sets
In early.
E. Z. Caldwell has taken L. F. Jones'
farm for the present year. He took pos
session to-day.
r. L. Melcher has removed his stable
and has put up larger one In Its place
also has made other repairs.
Mrs. A. A. Jenne died to-day after
two months Of suffering.
The fish commissioners gave hear
Ing tonight upon the petition Of the
citizens OF Andover, relative to the
stocking Of the brooks with trout, and
closing the streams for 4 period each
year. Several witnesses were examined
and the matter pretty freely discussed,
Only Que person was found In the au.
dience who objected. The general senti-
ment was to close the fishing from Aug,
Is to May /, and with this four. days
each week during open time. The com.
missioners reserved their report until
they could consult with the third party
Mr.. Carleton.
The Universalist Society met and sci
out shade trees on their church lot.
Arbor Day will be observed here by
the citizens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
GREENWOOD.

The recent rains have started up the
grass so that il looks fairly well at this
writing, aud being but very little killed
out, should there be sufficient moisture
In the future, there seems no apparent
reason why we may not have fair crop
of hay.
The frs: field mouse has not yet turn
ed up, not road Of their last winter
make, nor tree girdled. Perhaps there
was nothing made 10 vain, but get II Ia
difficult 20 see why the world could not
get along ust as we'll without that sort
OF "'vsrniint," TO say nothing OF sever
al other kinds, such as black flies, pots-
10 bugs and tramps.
The little white tents are now seen on
apple trees, cherry trees, and various
other kind, OF trees. The inmates are
easily dest Dyed in their early stages, SO
go for theta.
Venus Is now morning star, but not
far enough from the sun Yet TO be WIS.,
ible. wh) will be the first one 10 see
her:
A large insp OF Cuba and small
pamphlet o, thirty-two pages was sent
70 Dea. S. L.. Cummings from Ohio. The
pamphlet gives the history Of the island f,
natural and physical, from its discovery
up 10 within few weeks ago. IL Il In
teresting rading, although strongly
tinctured with war.
Rev. DIR. I'unn preached at the Centre
last Sabbath afternoon from the text !:
.'For am MT ashamed OF the gospel Of
Christ; for ! Is the power OF God unto
salvation 10 every one that believeth. :"
We have listened 70 several sermons
from the same text, and never yet heard
n sleepy one. Would like TO hea- another
on the same subject from DR.. Talmage
next Sunday.
Cream Is the name Of a monthly mag
szine OF twenty pages, printed in Bel
fast. IL was started in January, aud the
first number IL now before US. Unillus-
trsted, but a very readable periodical.
Information reached US on Saturday
from Hartford that Moses Alley died on
Wednesday, tie 18th, and that the fun
eral would be On Saturday, May LIST. His
wife, il will b, remembered, died last
fall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
EAST HEBRON.

Fruit trees indicate full amount Of
blossoms. Grass has started well.
J. +. Saunders had moving last
week; moved his house back on a roll
er.
L. G. kecne moved into the house Mira.
y. II. Merrill sold last summer and will
cultivate small piece Of the land. Geo.
w. Packard hires the pasture.
Victor DeCoster Is on the cream team
on this route at present.
DR.. Robinson and wife were In Poland
last week and returned with as fine
a lot OF fish as we ever tasted. Being
treated we know.
Maud +. Robinson Is 10 Poland attend
ing school.
Maud f. Davis Ia visiting her sister
Lesla, In Turner.
The ladies are caring for their flower
gardens and have some plants now In
bloom.
Farmers are preparing their ground
for sowing and planting.
+. L. Saunders IL expected home this
week on visit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
hepRoN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cummings held
their wedding reception Friday evening.
Hebron Grange celebrated May day by
an al day meeting In the hall and socia-
BILE In the evening.
Mrs. DR.. DOMAIN spent Sunday In
Auburn with her parents.
Mrs. A. n. Richardson entertained the
Ladies' Circle Tuesday at Oakhurst.
Rev. Mr.. Peckham, who ID canvasslng
for the mission debt, gave an address
here Tuesday evening.
]. L. Bumpus, who Ii one Of our best
farmers, has taken an agency for Tyler's
farming tools, rakes, tedders, harrows,
hay carriers, &C.
FIR. Glover and Robert got home from
Boston this week.
We understand that Mr.. Glover will
make great improvements at Greenwood
Hill Spring and will open the house
much earlier than last year.
II. Q. Bachelor Of Boston Is at G. +
Trips.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
euckF,eLD.

Nrs. Ella Marion Of Auburn visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Irish,
over Sunday, May %.
Rev. b. +. Lawrence Of East Concord,
N. H., has been In town during the
week.
The annual meeting Of the Backfeld
Cemetery Association was held May Sd.
The old board Of officers were reelected !:
Pres.--w. II. Atwood.
vice.Pres.--A. y. Warren.
Clerk and Trcas.-C. H. Prince.
Executive Committee-B. Spaulding, Asa AZ
wood and @. 9. Chiids.
Rev. Mr.. Peckham Of Hallowell was
in town Wednesday.
Bank Examiner Hatch IL making ex-
tensive improvements at his residence.
Miss Grace Harlow OF Paris was In
town Friday.
C. II. Tuttle has nearly doubled the
capacity Of his store by the removal OF
partitions, and has laid hard wood
floor.
His Majesty, the emperor OF Japan,
not being aware OF his death, conferred
on the late Professor Luther whiting
Mason (who died at the residence OF his
daughter, Mrs. Horace A. Irish, last
july the decoration of the Fourth Glass
OF the order Of the Sacred Treasure In
recognition Of his services rendered for
the cause of musical education 10 Japan.
o wing to his death, however. the Japan
ese legation at Washington, d. c., was
not able to carry out the command OF
His Majesty, and the decoration had to
be returned TO Japan. The Imperial
Government wishing to recognize his
invaluable services, requested through
the minister Of foreign affairs to present
q pair Of Japanese Cloissone vases to
Mrs. Mason "In testimonial Of the high
estimation which we have always had
toward the deceased professor When
1t was found that Mrs. Mason also had
passed away, the present was sent to
their daughters, Mrs. Fl. A. Irish and
Miss Kate Mason, "With regret that
we could not express our appreciation
OF the services to the professor and his
beloved wife during their life." The
correspondence was through the Japan
ese ambassador, Toru Hoshi, and Hon
John ID. Long, secretary of the navy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
CANTON.

Good fishing on the lake.
Postmaster Bicknell went to Lewiston
20 hear SOuss's band.
Vim. h. DeCoster and crew are re-
pairing a house for Arthur McFsdden At
Gsbertville.
Gideon Ellis and wife have returned
from visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Parker. In Beverley, Mass.
ID. B. Day, the furniture man, Is get
ting ready TO put team on the road.
The tsnnery shut down May lst for 4
short time.
II. ] DcShon Is attending the grand
Masonic meetings at Portland.
Smells have been plenty this spring.
John A. Hodge Relief Corps elected
officers the ith:
Mrs Emily Wright. President.
Mrs. Amanda o. Foster, SECRETARY.
About forty men Of this village are at
South Paris attending court al this writ
ing, Thursday, the 9TH.
Mrs. Emma Strston OF Rumford
Falls Is visiting her sister, Mrs. l.. W.
smith.
Uncle John Tammany Is able 10 be out
some. lie has been sick since last fall.
Fred Hollis has gone 10 Lisbon Falls
20 work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
OXFORD.

Elmer PARROT and wife OF Portland
and Albert PARROT were at home last
week.
There were no services ut the Congre-
gstionalist church Sunday. Mr.. Stanley
OF Berlin, preached ut the Methodist
church.
The schools In the adjecsnt districts
are In session with the following teach.
ers: welchville, Mabel Gilbert aud Mrs
Chaplin; Pigeon Hill, Minnie Dsvee
East Oxford, Annie Estes; Richville
Alice Sinborn; Weber District, Luells
Rich; Fore Street, Ina French.
The division OF the Sons OF Temper.
snce enjoyed treat OF strawberries aud
cream, the gift OF Mrs. |. y. Keith
Strawberry shortcake, strawberries and
cream, cake and coffee were served.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-11
PORTER

The town schools commenced last
Monday with the following teachers:
Porter village. Sidney Stanley.
Kezar Falls, Silas Mcdaniel and Orman Stan.
ley.
Black District, Flora Lord.
Head of Pond, Josie Mason.
Porter Centre, Nemiah Sawyer.
Rand District, Isaac Drown.
Cole District, Annie Stanley.
Lord District. Mabel Stanley.
G. w. Towle has returned from Deer
ing, where he has lived the past winter,
to his summer residence In kezar Falls.
John w. Rice, who has been In Boston
the past winter at work painting, IL at
homo for the summer.
Rev. Joseph Cross has been engaged
- pastor Of the Advent chapel for .
year.
Johnny Stacy returned to Boston last
Tzesday, after brief visit Of two weeks
with his family.
Samuel Stanley h able to be about our
streets once moro after 90 Illness Of
several weeks.