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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-04
san FRANcIsco. CAL April 2. 1s

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 3, 1897.
Dear Editor: thought would write again
as you said you would like us to say some
thing about the California poppy. 1t is in
deed a beautiful flower. The poppy grows
wild on our hill The poppy has different
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shades. dark yellow, bright yellow and white.
1 think the poppy and wild violets are the
prettiest
Hoping my letter will escape the waste
basket remain your cons tant reader,
ELLEN NJ C. TUBB.
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VESSIE UNDERWOOD.
SAN FRAsc1sco, Cal, March %, 1897.

Dedr Editress: This is my first letter TO THE
CALL. We came from st. Louis last fall. NV
sister Josie would like to belong to the c. R.
C. She is very fond of pollies. One day 1
caught her live quail. Sometimes she leases
me, so let it fly away, but was sorry did it,
for she is generally very good to me. She
helps do the housework. We shall try and
solve some of your puzzles, and should like
to see my letter in our paper. Your little
friend, FREDDIE MAYEs.
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FULTON, Or, April1, 1897.

FULTON, DR.. AprIII, 1877.
Dear Editor: This Is my second letter to
THE CALL. go to the Fulton school and my
teacher is A. K. Draper, and he is such very
nice man that like him,
Ny papa is hunter md has fourteen dogs,
some are hounds. some are bird-dcgs and
we have one who is part bloodhound. He is
very cross. My sister and both take lessons
on the piano. Now good-by,
BIRDIE E. TERwILLIGER.
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BaSSe o5 the Realm.

A picture of our badge! The pretty
little silver badge now being made by
Shreve & Co., San Francisco. We
sincerely hope all the members of the c.
r. G. are pleased with the choice.
How to get it. Be sure you are men,
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IerRNA. CAL. March 16. 1887.

IGERNA, Cal, March TO, 1887.
Dear Editor: 1gerna is small numbering
town. II contains. besides residences. saw
mill, box factory. a store and a boarding
house. They employ great many men in the
summer. There are eighteen men at work in
the box factory now. The sawmill is not run
ming at present. but will start up as soon as
the storms are over. Hoping TO see my letter
in next Sundays paper. remain, your little
reader, LESLIE I. WHITTEN,
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BIRDIE E. TERwILLIGER.
ALAMEpA. Cal. March 81 1897

ALAMEDA, OHI., MHrCH II, 1857.
Dear Editor: This is the first letter that l
have written to THE CALL. Ny papa has taken
your paper for thirty years, and he likes it
very much. 1 am years old and am in the
fourth grade. Ny teachers name is Miss
Benn, and love her dearly. 1 have brother
Arthur and a sister Florence. A great num-
Der of people in Alameda take THE CALL, and
their children enjoy reading the chidren's
page. I hope this letter viii escape the waste
asket and be published in the paper. Your
little friend, GRACE MCDONNELL.
Do;
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ALICE McGovERN, 10 years old.
BouLprN ISLAND March O ZOO,

Dear Editress: have this day inclosed INV
little original story for the "Childhood,s
Realm" hoping it will please you, as it is my
first attempt writing for any little paper, /
am trying TO become one Of the C. r. c., as
am fond OF reiating little stories that nave
really happened. You asked our ideas about
the badge and Motto" and you also men,
toned the "Roll Of Honor I think the
"hoh Oh HONOR would be very appropriate.
am always glad when Tuesday comes to re-
ceive Sundays CALL, as 1t gives us little ones
great pleasure which YOU City children don't
long for. Yours gratefully,
OLGA ZELLER, IL years old.
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SAN Francisco. March 10 1897

SAN L TRANOISCO, MdrCu IS, 1857.
Dear Editor: l thought 1 would write, as /
have not written to you for q long time. We
have just had weeks vacation. did not 90
anywhere, but I think 1 shall visit on our
summer vacation. Ispoke "Band of Mercyn
piece last Friday. l suppose you know whata
"Band of Mercy is. Its object is kindness to
dumb animals. Our principal holds fiapdav
every last Friday of the month, and we speak
and sing. We all have to wear red, white and
blue badges. GO to the Jefferson School and
am In the fourth grade. 1 have been very
much interested in reading the cbi,dren,s
page, and l am always glad when SUNDAY
comes. l should like to be mem Der of the G.
r. c. Iremain. your loving friend.
ALICE MCGovERN, 10 yeare old
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D1NuBA, CAL, March IA, 1897.

DINUbAI CdI., MdICu TT IOJI.
Dear Editor: was very much pleased 10 see
my letter al d puzzles in print like to read
the letters and stories in Childhoods Realm,
aud would like to become acquainted with
some of the boys and girls that write letters
and stories for THE CALL have violin and
take lessons of Mr.. 6ibIey. l like nv violin
very much. 1t came from Randolph, VT, and
like to take lessons on it.
1 read Johnny o. Navones letter and would
like to know what book he is in. l am in
(Which tails Young Violinist." 1 began taking
lessons last summer. Hoping to see my letter
in print, am still your reader,
GRETCHEN NICHOLS.
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LEMooRE. Cal, March %. 1897.

Dear Editor: This is the first time ever
wrote to THE CALL. which paper my papa has
taken for many years. have read every one
of the numbers OF Childhoods Realm, and
thought should let you ana the members of
C. r. C. know that 1 am your friend. Miss
Floy Hays wrote her first letter to you short
time ago, and, seeing how well she did, 1
thought T. try tho experiment also. lam
boy of II years and live in a beautiful country
of orchards and vineyards. l have horse
and saddle of my own and have a splendid
time riding. My real father lives back East,
but have been adopted by Mr.. Underwood,
to whom my father gave me when 1 was
years old. My mother died while was very
young. 1 attend school and hope to see my
letter in print. Adios Your friend,
VEsSIE UNDERWOOD.
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MARCH ID. 1SQ-


Dear Editress: This time shall try TO write
you an interesting letter about my home and
pets, as you said you would like that kind.
live high up on the hills and we have a
beautiful view of the City. 1t takes q long
time TO get up, but when we do the view is
lovely. There are not many trees around our
place yet, as we have not lived here very long,
but We have started small garden which
contains daisies, violets and primroses. They
are all growing nicely. / often go up on the
hill with my playmates to gather flowers, sucn
as the poppy and wild pansy.
The grass is very tall and green about our
place.
I shall now explain to ou about my pets.
As told you last Sunday about my little dog
1 shall tell you about my little bird, who Is
very clever aud always lets US know if his
house is out of order. 1 call him Rich. When
he was very young lady friend of mine gave
him to me. He won't sing unless the sun
strikes him. Hoping this letter will not reach
the wastebasket am your earnest reader,
ELLEN NJ. G. TUBB.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29
CONDENSED TELEoRAMS

THEE 4o-knot torpedo boats are to b
built in this country for South Ansri-
|ean government Tho order has been
placed with the Ordnance Company Of
Bridgeport, Conn
The desire Of the gold-struck throng
to reach the diggings in the Klondyks
district resembles the craze of the East
|erners to reach California in the days
Of old and the land OF gold"
A BOILER explosion on the aith in the
lumber mill of Kipp & Kiser. At Cortez.
Pa, killed Pete Daft and seriously in
jnred ten Others
THE Twenty-dfth United States in
fantry bicycle corps, reached St. Louis
on the s4th, completing their ., e,0oo-mile
ride from Fort Missouia, Mont. in forty
days, thirty-fve OF which wore actually y
spent on the road.
The Cretans refuse to lay down their
arms Until the Turkish troops leave the
island.
FAILrEEs for the week have been ee7
in the United States. against 2si last
year. and IS in Canada, against 20 last
year.
The increase ir bank clearIngs last
week was I0s per cent. . total for the
United States Tho increase exclusive
Of New York was 81 per cent
DURING the prevalence Of . heavy rain
and thunder storm at Wilkesbarre, Pa,
on the 23d. the powder magazine AZ the
Empire mine was struck By lightning.
and terrific explosion followed
A TERRIFIC cloudbu-st struck Youngs-
town. d. on the I'D. flooding the entire
valley and causing great damage TO
property. Many people are supposed TO
be drowned
W. c. RILEY, . peddler. was assaulted
by an unknown negro near Sulphur
Springs. KY, on the 22d. When found
be was unconscious and had been robbed
OF fne gold watch and SO in money.
A QUESTION has arisen in the treasury
department as to the rights Of foreign
vessels to carry passengers and freight
on the upper Yukon river TO the kloa-
dyke gold fields
ADAErSG attempt 20 burglsrize the
former residence Of the late Senator
Harris was made at Washington on tue
stst The object Of the burglars was
clearly 70 secure valuable papers of the
late senator.
Ar stampede in theatsr At Padu-
cab. Ky. on the Esd, score Of people
were injured.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29
REV. MAICOM MIG. DANA
suecumbs At Las. to . Complication O,

New YoaK. July 25.-Rev. Malcou
MeGregor Dana died at his home in
Brooklyn yesterday lie had been ill
for long tims with a complication of
ailments.and his death had been hourly
expected for several weeks.
Malcolm NeGregor Dana was born
in Brooklyn about 63 years ago. lie
was graduated from Amherst college
in 1859. and from the Union Theologi-
cal seminary in 1851 He held pastor
ates IN Connecticut until 1878. when. on
account of his wife's health. he went TO
IT. Paul. where he became pastor of
the Plymouth Congregational church.
During his ministry there six branches
were established. In 1880 he was sent
as vice-President of the Minnesota
state board of charities end corrections
70 England to inspect the British
prison system aud report on their stand
ing
lie was twice chaplain of the Mime
sofa state legislature. for seven wears
chaplain OF tae Minnesota Conyrega-
tionai board OF missions and also one
of the founders aud presidents OF the
Congregational club of Minnesota, and
st one tune editor of the Advance.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

The senate. not being ccafned NJ 60
the scope Of IT. legislation. dealt with
. number Of important subjects. both
In aud out ot executive session the
% these, which attracted worldwide
attentfnn. was the general arbitration
treaty negotiated by President Cieve-
Land With Grrat Britain. After ex-
haussive consideration. despite ths
grs, pressure brought to bear upoo
the ssnate by religious and CONNER
eisl bodies throughout the country.
the senate rejected the treaty.
The Hawaiian treaty of annexation.
ner,tiated bv President Mckinley, wss
stia unacted upoa when congress al.
josrncA
In open session. after much d.basr.
tAe senate pa>s~d the Cuban bellixer-
cscy re-'iirtsrr bankruptcy bsll. in
eluding both voluntary and involun-
tary FEATURES. aud tn. free homes
bill iiut none of these important
questions received consideration in the
house.
The follow ing minor bills and toint
revolutions became laws. managing to
escape objection from any member.
Authorizing the secretary Of war to
receive for instruction at the military
academy at West Point Carlos cutter
rex Of salvador, to amend an act en-
titled IA act 10 provide for the entry
OF lands Ia Greer county. Oklahoma. to
give preference To settlers and for
other parPose> approved January
- 1871; reappropriating 10000
not eSpend vi for the relief Of
the Mississippi river iooi suf-
ferers for the Hood sufferers
at FL Paso. Tex.; authorizing forcign
exhibitors at the TreusmiSsissippi and
International exposition. TO be held in
the city Of Omaha. Neo.. during the
year l-9s. 10 bring To the United States
foreign laborers from their countries,
respectively. for the purpose OF prepar-
ing for and making exhibits. To pro-
vide for the immediate repair of dry
dock numbered three at the New York
navy yard; making appropriation for
the Improvement Of the MlssiSsippi
river from the head of the passes to the
mouth OF the Ohio river. and To supply
deficiencies in appropriation for the
fiscal year ending June 30. 1897, and
three bills authorizing the eoustruc-
ton OF bridges across the Pearl river,
Mississippi, the ST. Louis river between
Minnesota and Wisconsin. and across
the tiineh river, Tennessee.
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CURRENT TOPICS.
The NEWS IS BRIEF.
FFTv.FIFTH CONGRESS-


u she senate "a the tsth- th- cp-n session
"a arTpt Il Principally - : di-russl,u Of Mr.
a- nsrra- resolution re.at a 70 IN, rnion Pseihc
rtrsat Mr. Norx4n CAlAl einrlu,is,i his re-
u,arks IN favor of The rcsolutlon. and Mr stew
80 spo<e IN opposition To H. Mr. ThurS,on
was speaking In opposition when. at
At~ . cipck, the senate went into executive 49,
ss"n sni shortly thereafter aiiaarn~a In
me hoase the rnal coa.crrnss report on the
ssnsrAA n~neisaey appropriation hill was adopt
-. atser HhieA Nj. Dtaxiey oEcrsd the report
~ snH conference committee on thr tariff bill.
1hish. aftes nach ,irae Spsnt In diss,.Ssioa.
Ns- sd9ptei ~ vot. u ISL If>
IN tae senate. on the sDsh the conference
report "a th- tariff bill VA submitted but H.
~ p'osTsss vas made With IL beyond the for
nal r-aiins % about tso-thiris Of the report
Ine senate passct \ ioiat resolution authorix-
inS @ad requesting the president 70 take all
necssssry steps Tor the release % the Cau,etl-
tor Prisoners from prison at Havana The
house was rot in session
N the senate. oa the -fst the formal read
Ing of the ta-ir conference report "a. con-
eiuied The debate ws> spiritl-ss Ia the main
The reciprocity ar.ensraant ami the sbanfon-
meat Of ths sts-.p tar On bonds and stocks de-
velcped much criticism -. In the house a bofnt
Resolution was paased requesting the president
10 make such Investigation n will elicit all the
facts in reference To the restrictions put upon
the sale OF american tobacco In foreign eoun-
tries under what h known as the Reggie or
government contracts AMI 20 enter into uero-
tiations with the governments OF those coun-
tries with a view of obtaining a Justification
OF these restriction.
IN the senate. on the III. consideration Of the
tarth conference report wascontinuesi NessrS
Chiffon. OF Texas, and Jones. OF Arkansas.
m2de formal speeches against the approval u
the report Thomas II Turkey. Of Tennessee
was sworn In a. the successor u the late seaa-
tor Harris. .-.--.In the house bill was passed
To authorize the president 10 suxp~ni. in part
or in whole. the discriminating duties imposed
on the vessels OF foreign countries which I'M
pose sim lar duties on sur vessels.
IL the senate. on the I'D. after an exciting
AMI dramatic debate. an unanimous agreement
was reached To take the final vote on the eoa-
ference report on the tariff bill on the ssth at
?. II -.-. In the house recess taken until
i've. and zftervarSi until eight O'Clock. In an
ticipation OF action By the senate on the tari-
conference report: but a. the senate adjourned
without actioa. when the house met at eizht
O'Clock that boiy aIso sil5arnei until the 9Th
AZ noon No important business was trans
actedA
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29
a QUESTION OF PRECEDENCE
Referred tn and Decided by the Attorney
General.

NAsHISsroS, July 2s.-An echo Of
the coronation ceremony which led to
80 much correspondence on such sub
iects a. diplomatic uniforms. court
procedure aud matters of precedence
In official ceremonies. il found in an
opinion just rendered by the attorney
general touching the respective right,
cf volunteer aud regular army aud
navy officers to wear the uniform of
the highest rank which they attained
during the rebellion.
Col. John r. McCook. who repre-
Sented the United States army. and
Capt q. II. Wadlcigh. the represen Ia
tiscs Of the United states navy ut the
coronation, had some difficulty over the
question OF preeedene. growing out of
the fact that MeCool claimed the lead
by virtue of his high volunteer rank ns
shown by his uniform. Minister Breck-
inrldgc sustained the army officer and
the state department WAS Obliged to
call upon the war AMI navy depart
nent for their construction of the
statute granting officers the right to
bear the rank aad wear Ihe uniform of
taeir highest volunteer rank
The direct issue was presented in q
recent application - James r. Farrell.
hrevet major of United States volun-
teers aud Int captain Of the III fth New
York heavy artillery. The two de-
partmcnts were unable TO agree upon
the matter. and il was sent to tue at
torney-generaL The latter has de-
eided that oaly ex-otiieers may wear
such uniform aud bear such rank. In
other words. no officer Mt present on
the army rolls can wear the uniform
Of the volunteer rank. but persons
who were honorably mustered out OF
the volunteer service. and who have
no army connection now. may wear it
or occasions of CEREMONY.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29
THANKED BY THEIR SOVEREIGN
For Their Part In the Ceiebr.ttoa of tho
eue-n'. Jubilee services.

sue-n'. Jubilee services.
NEW loKk. July s6.-Through the
British consulate here. Queen Victoria
has sent her thanks to all her subjects
in this country who celebrated her iu-
bilee. Jubilee services were held in
the Church Of st John the Evangelist
in this city. and the rector. Rev. DIR.
DeCosta, has received the following
letter.
Stk' have the honor to inform you that
have to-iag received . dispatch from the mar
sul- ol salisbury Ia which his Ior'iship state,
that he Ia. beel comnandet To express, the
aueens Qualification al the manifestation OF
respect and attachment displayed towards her
majesty on the occasion OF the sp ;caI COM
memOr4tive service held in New York on June
- last. - eeisbrkt@ t1s sixticta sary OF
her majesty accession - the thron.
As am givra 10 unicrstant that the speci nj
servtees at 81 Joha's church on the dag in ques-
ton we're conceived asi carried out by your-
self IL gives me mach pleasure to convey to
yon her malrstys gracious message aad M
the same time would ASA you TO inpart the
same 20 AL those whose participation in the
services contributed u make them so great a
success A. PEscy BENNETT.
Acting Consul-c;eneraL
DIR. DeCosta read the letter contain
ing the queens thanks to his congre-
CATION at the morning and evening SER
vices at st. john yesterday.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29
A HAZARDOUS UNDERTAKING


TOPEKA. Has, July 26-Renewcd
activity in the effort to enforce the
prohibitory law is being manifested
throughout the state. Temperance
people have become alarmed over the
boldness of the jointists and are stir
ring up the officials To suppress the
violators.
Judge Guthrie, who has been keep
ing close tab on the temperance situ-
alton in the state. says that the wave
of prohibitory law enforcement is very
likely To increase until the running of
saloons, except possibly in the large
cities, will become q hazardous
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

Dave Bailey, hotel waiter. and Sornis
Frazier, dish washer. both coiored. had
an alteration At Greenville last week.
Bailey drew . small poker and made for
Frazier, when tho latter drew . pistol
and shot Bailey dead. Frazier vas tried
before Justice Harry Smith and bound
over to the Circuit Court in 4 small
bond - await the action Of the grand
Jury.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

During the past week . petition vas
sent out for signers by Rev. J. p. Drake,
pastor OF the Methodist Church, solicit
ing siguers to have tho Sunday law en-.
forced to the letter. This petition vas
carried about by a young man named
Albert Uerrin. This morning notices
were found about town. anonymously
signed. asking tho originator and his
eo-worker to desIst In fostering their
project or suffer the penalty OF tar and
feathers. etc. Tho sheriff hal tho
notices taken down.-Bay st. Louis
E.ho
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

Tho negro. Felix Sanders. who killed
James A. Houston on April 10Th. was
arrested last week by J. ). Rollins, Of
fernando. who turned him ovcr to tho
sheriff OF Tate county. Sanders was
safely landed in tho Tate county Jail.
Sheriff BrAy promptly paid to Mr. Roll
lins the $3.50 reward. OF which $50 was
offered by himself. 500 by Gov.
McLaurin and 500 statutory reward.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

The grand jury in session at Mcri-
dian last week returned indictments
against t~enty-sixht ont Of thirty-two
hre Insurance. companies doing business
there, on tho ground that they are mem
bers Of an Insurance combination or
trust known ~ the Southern Tariff
Association. with headquarters at At
lAnta, Ca
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

OSHKOSH. Wis, July 2t-Robert Ne
MILAN. the millionaire lumhermnn. is
dead at the age of 81. lie was the
head of his big lumber firm, a di-
rector of the First national bank,
trustee of the Lawrence university at
Appleton and president Of the Fox
River Paper Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

Tho Hinds county grand jury sd-
iourned last week after returning forty
indictments, most of them being for
Illicit retailing. Five OF the hop joints
wore indicted for violating toe dram
shop chapter OF the code. An expert
made an analysis Of the hops sold, and
1t Is said he found the dscoction to con
tain .. 30 per cent of alcohol.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29
a FuLL-eLEoGso INDIAN WAR
Likely tn be In.ugurHted In Alaska In the
spring.

PoRr TOWNSEND. Wash. July 26.-
From "a miner who came down from
Alaska on the Portland. it is learned
that 900 Indians of the Stick tribe were
contemplating coming to the coast
at the head of Dica inlet tor the pur-
pose of packing freight across the di-
vide. and rafting IL across the lakes and
down the ukon river to the mining
fields.
IL the intention is carried out Alaska
will have a full-tiedged Indian war. as
the Chilkat tribe has always warned
the Sticks and other interior tribes not
to come to the coast To engage in any
industries The work of packing
freight over the divide has long been
monopolized by the Chilkats-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

LONDON. July 23.--A dispatch from
Copenhagen says that the report OF the
capture of carrier pigeon in the vi
einity of Tromsoe island, near the
north point of Norway. stamped with
the words and figures North Pole
passed i5,s is not true.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29
is 1T STILL BINDING 2
A.. Interpolation Affecting the Hsw~Iisn
Question.

LONDON. July 24.-Mr. James Francis
Hogan. anti-Parnellite member for Mid
die Tipperary, has given notice that
on Monday next he will ask Hon
George y. Curzon, under secretary for
the foreign Office. whether the provi-
sion of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty to
the effect that neither Great Britain
nor the United States shall annex Ha-
waii is still recognized by both powers
Is of binding force.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

CHICAGO. July 23.-News is received
here of the death of Charles A. Ketch-
um, alias Kaiston, alias Dick Wilson, in
the Michigan City und.) penitentiary
by the bursting of a blood vessel.
Ketchum was well known in this city
as a forger and confidence man
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1897-07-29

TRoNsoE, July 9&-Antre's pigeons
were marked under their wings An
dree" and .'Aftonbiadet, respectively.
They were all numbered. Thirty of
his birds escaped while he was winter
Ing here