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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09

Irregular honesty is harder to MAJ
sc than regular dishonesty.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09

When bilious OF cosuve, eat a Cascaret
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09

Deposit your clothes money with Us
It Will pay You good interest.
WOODWARD 81 WONdBLE,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
LUETGERTS TRIAL NEAR AN END
lISV Telegraph.O

CHICAGO. Feb. S.-Attorney Har-
mon concluded his speech in defense of
a L. Luetgert late this afternoon, and
tomorrow States Attorney Deneen Will
close for the prosecution. The case
VIII go TO the jury by noon
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09

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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09

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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
VIRGINIA. NOMINATIONS.

Morgan Treat Nam d for Marshal Of
the Eastern District.
(By Telegraph)
WASIiiNGiTON. Feb. S.-Th. Presi-
dent tl>lay nominated Alonzo c. Yates,
IF Virginia. TO be CONSUL a Patras,
Greece. and Morgan Treat. to b mar
shal IL the eastern district of Virginia.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
Marine MISCELLANY,

COPENHAGEN. Feb. S.-Arrivet
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
For Sale.

oF SaESs
On 44th street, between Wash
inston and Lafayette avenue. e
nice 5-room house at $1,000.
$500 cash and balance to suit
purchaser.
On Oak avenue, near 25th
street, is a new dwelling with
six rooms, 1t $3.50. $500 cash,
balance on easy terms.
On 9th street is a nice new
brick building with store below
and four rooms above. Price
$1,000. Terms accommodating.
On 36th street, "a nice 7-room
house with attic and city water
Price, $4,000 Terms accommo-
dating.
On Goth street, near Washing
ton avenue, is nice dwelling
containing eight rooms and mod
ern improvements. Price, 80, 700.
Terms $500 cash, and balance in
s, IL and Is months.
On Lafayette avenue is a nice
dwelling of rooms and attic,
with city water. Price, $1,000.
Terms accommodate ting.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09
.a4... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9,y,
Home AT Last
A New Years Toast.

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you, this bright New Year. We con-
graduate you, that through the aid of
Thomas B. Henley & Co., you are a:
last content in your own home. May
you live long to dispense such hospi-
tality."
II you desire this boon, let US help
you with our advice as to future values
in building lots, houses and farms.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-02-09

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
PERSONAL.

This is to certify that in it's last reg
ular business meeting Nov. 18th. 1898,
the Galilee Baptist Church OF New
Town. henrico County, Va did revoke
the license of n. @. Booker aud l.. nj.
Q lalls as preachers otthe Gospel, and
excluded them and Tom Dabney from
the fellowship OF the church for failing
to hear the call of the church, and for
styling themselves the Galilee Baptist
Church in the city of Richmond, Va,
and we the Galilee Baptist Church of
New Town, Hsnrico County, Va +,
knows of no such church in the city of
Richmond, but we do know that the
above named three persons were mem
hers OF the Cali ee Baptist Church of
New Town, Henrico County, Va,
Done by order of the church,
Rev. j. t. CARTER, Pastor.
MI. EDWARDS, CHI. Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
MANCHESTER LETTER

The concertgiver at she First Bsp-
tist Church OF last Tuesday night by
Mrs. NJ V. Neson Was very we'll pat
ronlzed, but tie concert dit not come
ny to expectation, hence good bit of
grumbllne wal heard from the concert
goers. Tha Italian Dialect by Miss
". Selena Blackwell; colo. Come M
ia me-" oy NJ IS IL. Ethel Washington
the reading, my last home," DIV Miss
Eva Terry and dialogue, consisting
OF recitaJiors and chOruses, led by
Misses Bertha Hughes aud Laura Hop
SOD, were very fne. Mr.. Q. w. Moon
acted as stage Manager.
Rev Gordon Coleman occupied his
pa pit last sunday, preaching able ser
nous.
Rev. DR.. Binga will preach Sunday
morning from the text, Thou shalt
not stea :"
We learn thai Rev. d. Webster Da
Wis, A M. pastor OF the Second Bap
tist Church, preached on last SUNDAY
night about the North Carolina out
rage, and he spoke as man never dared
to speak. BrAvoi
We learn that n number OF our male
sex wilt take to themselves bette
half during the Xmas holidays.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

Baptist Church and has succeeded in
carrying II all honors for having rails
cd the largest amount OF money at
each Of the rallies. The affair was one
{ I great rejoicing aud was some what
OF n jubilee gathering.
The guests were som9 of the most
prominent workers in the church and
not only were the members of the club
present. but officers and some OF the
members OF tie other clubs who were
not quite so successful.
The tables were bountifully spread
and tastefully decorated. Rev. q. d.
Lewis, the pastor Of the church sccu-
pied a position At the head OF the table
and invoked the Divine Blessing.
There was no music and no one could
be guilty OF the much talked OF sin oil
dancing Those present however en-
ioyed themselves to their utter salts
faction.
Nrs. Mamie Gray is president and
Mrs. Agnes Reese is secretary. Tbs
success OF the clubs sntertsinment i
due to the untiring efforts OF its ofhe
ers and COMMITTEES OF arrangements.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
FROM HUNTINGTON.
Religious EOtes-Perscnal Items.

HUNTING roN, w. VA, Dec. Is. 'S8.
The weather Sunday was very disa-
greeable, especially in the afternoon
and at Rlght. Nevertheless q note
worthy audience was out at IL q. m. to
hear Rev. Senior of Rer vile, Ohio,
who also preached at night.
Rev. Robert steele OF the Ebenexsr
M. Z. Church expounded the word in
an able manner to his people.
At night, the pastor gave way to the
Epworth League Ihapter, which We are
proud TO say rs doing q grand work in
his church. The subject for discussion
was "Christian Citizenship" We are
sorry to say that owing to ill-heslth
we were unable to attend. But the
members report that despite the bad
weather q good crowd was out and q
grand time had
Mrs. James Bannister died suddenly
on last Wednesday. Her funeral was
preached Friday by Rev. N. Barnett.
MISS Florence Gardner left sometime
ago for Knoxville, Tenn.
A grand time is anticipated here
Xmas. Old Santa Claus will soon make
his appearance and many youthful
hearts will be filed with gIadness.
The Sunday Soho u of the First Bap-
fist Church will give their Christma s
tree on Christmas eve, Saturday
night.)
We would like to say that Old Santa,
among other things, also carries the
PLANET. Children, don't let your par
ents rest until they take the PLANET,
because it will do you coed. Young
men, your sweethearts, will appreciate
nothing else more than yearly sub
scription TO the best Negro paper pub
| lished.
Mr.. @. F. Housen is in the city, after
| long trip to Pittsburg.
Mrs Fannie Gibbs of Artizan Ave,
is very i'll
Our letter has not appeared for sew.
| Quired the reason. We are glad to
know that our letters are appreciated
and will try hereafter TO keep you post
ed on Huntington notes.
| Miss Gertr ude Hiden is sick at her
home on 9th Avenue
| James Minor an employee of the @
| 4 o shops met with a very painful &C.
cident Sunday last While working in
the machine shops his hand was acct
IDENTIFY caught and almost ground tc
pieces. He was sent to the Q. & o.
hospital st Clifton for treatment.
Mr.. j. W. Set, teacher in the
Douglass schno! made flying trip tc
Charleston Saturday on business.
Quite number of deaths have oc.
CURED recently by FIRE. This should
be warning to parents pay strict at
tention to Their children when bis
fire is kept In the house. Never e
away from home ard leave small child
rem with p large fire. if possibie. or tn,
result maylcause youlmuch unnecessar,
grief.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

"What do / fear?" is a question
worth asking by each man or woman.
Perhaps without recognizing it the
reader of this paragraph is being iLhu-
enced in his or her daily life by ground
less fears that are ruinous TO charac-
ter The Cosmopolitan Mage ziKe has
taken no this subject and is obtaining
the views Of a great many prominent
people. where they are willing to open
their minds frankly. A great many
other promin snt people have refused
The Cosmopolitan's request. beng
afraid to tell the public what they fear
perhaps even afraid to confess to
themselves what they fear. The De-
cember issue includes statements from
VIM. Dean Howell. Richard Croker,
Admiral Gherardi, Chauncey M. De.
pew, Tiola Allen, Nine. Janauschek
and Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The second
series will, it is promised, be even
more interesting.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
A YOUNG MAN LEAVES his WIFI
WITH A KISS.
Committed suicids-Eo Four Hundred
OF jackson Ward Other Items of the
Ward

Last Sunday was seemingly clear,
but sold. Our people nevertheless
turned oct well TO the churches.
At the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the
pastor, Rev r Wells presched an ex-
cellent sermon in the mOrning. In the
afternoon, Rev. A. :. Thomas of Shar-
on Baptist Unurch preached a po~ertut
sermon to one OF the clubs Of Ebene-
Ter.
Rev. r. o. Johnson, B. D., occupied
his desk at Moore ST. on last Sunday
morning snd evening. Rev. p. 5. Lew
is preached as $3.50.
The eloquent Rev. John Jasper, pas
tor of Six tn Mt ZION Church. filled his
pulpit on last sunday. At $3.50, ne sd-
ministered communion to n large con-
gregatIon.
A young man bearing the name of
Eddie Burrell was shot in the back on
last Sunday. The full psrtic ulars are
as yet unknown.
The conceft given hy Miss Mary Ma
brey at the Moore st. Church on last
Monday night was a grand success.
was rumored during last wes k that
one OF our young married 10 IN uncere-
moniously kissed his wife good bye
and lett thisacitS for Philadelphia At
ter few days absence, like the prodi-
gal son, he wanted TO come home. and
was heard. from. We're now informed
that as wife left last Monday in search
of him. What will the meeting be
Quite & sensation was caused on last
Tuesday evening near the corner of 2nd
and Baker Sts., by the unusual report
OF pistol. Ii soon proved that Mr..
James Meriweather had retired to the
rear hcuse OF DR.. John Meriweath er,
mis- brother, and shot himself in the
mouth. de was almost instantly kill
ed.
Mr.. Charles Lemus and Mrs. Sophia
Qusrles will JOIN hands in holy we'd
lock. Thursday night, December 22nd.
at the residence OF the brides parents
on North Tth st.
Some of our people are very indig-
nant over an article published in the
Times calling q certain class. the Four
Hundred. We deem it ridiculous for
any of our people Co become indignan L
over such. In the first place, jackson
Ward has no Four Hundreds aud when
such a name is sapplied to US by such
writer's, it serves as burles que. the
better thinking people can see this.
| Young men, be careful and think be-
fore putting on the matrimonial yoke.
Let the best thoughts characterize
your action.
Young girls be not hasty in giving
your hand in wetlock. Study the out
wArd acts OF your intended. and judge
their Utmost thoughts.
Christmas is fast heaviDg in sight
and many are the preparation now in
action. jugs and demijohns have been
mustered largely into service.
| Some of our boys are making them
selves presents of wives az Christmas
presents Cares are out for the mar
riage OF Mr.. AddisonsTyree.
We would beg that our girls will not
fill their fellows with wines during
Christmas. IL you serve IL, serve il
sparingiy.
Rev. J. II. Brice will preach at Moore
ST. church on next Sunday morning.
MAoNo UNo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
From Springfield, Ohio.

The Queen Esther Court gave very
delightful entertainment last Wednes-
daV evening at their hall on w. Main
st. Quite large audience WAS in at
tendance and q neat sum was Melted
together for the benefit Of the order.
The six clubs of the Second Baptist
Church who rendered the program on
Thanksgiving evening at the Armory
hall were rendered . very nice recep-
tion last Thursday evening at the Sec
ond Baptist Church.
Tie North st. A. M. E. Church choir
sang in Columbus Wednesday evening
at the ST. Paul Church, and many peo-
pie of Springfield went with the choir.
They all had . very nice time.
Prof. e. W. B. Curry Of UrbAna, who
is president Of the Curry College there
spoke at the Second Baptist Church
IAst sunday morning Tn race ,nrrr>
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
Y. N. O. A. NOTES.

TT saturday evening Bible class
was well ate nded last Saturday
Bros. James H. Holmes and Joseph
Griffin conducted the meetings in the
city jail last Sunday morning.
The street work was conducted by
Bro. John A. Bush, assisted by others
Last Sunday three meetings were held
in the slums of the city.
General Sc cretarY s. @. Burrell de-
livered special address to the boys
last Sunday; subject, The power of
habis."
Deacon Samuel H. Richard son de-
livered an address to the men which
WAS ~ of inspiration and encourage
mert. Gus brother told as about the
founding of the work IN this S isS
among the colored people. Direc tor
w. ID. Isham also gave as some
thoughts which made US feel that we
we're trying to keep in the right path.
Special solos were rendered by Direc-
tor c. G. Williams.
Rev. w. II. Stokes spent last Sunday
in West Point, He administered the
Lords Supper and preached the in
stallation sermon for Rev. r. j. Bass.
The people are desire Is of having Rev.
Stokes to come again soon. This
speaks we'll Tor our brother. When 9
man is willing to be used for the ad-
vancement Of tho kingdom OF God, il
is then he will succeed.
To-day P. M. Rev. D. w. Davis
will explain the Sunday School lesson
Free to all.
Meetings in the jail Sunday IL A. M
President Clifton Cabel will deliver
special address to the boys Sunday a
p. IN.
Mr.. w. A. Walker, assistant stat,
secretary, will deliver a special ad
dress to the men Sunday at 5 80 D. m.
at the rooms; subject, why mel
Fail"
Fathers and mothers, invite you
sons to spend their Christmas at tn
Y. M. @. A.
We are glad to welcome DR.. Charlie
| White home Let us all help him t,
succeed. We ere waiting and hoping Il
welcome another of our young men
lawyer.
Young men, come and spend you
| Christmas with us. You are invited.
Prof. Benz. H. Peyton read a YER
able paper to the men last Friday nigh
on the subject, How to solve the Ne
gro problem"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
Oh, YE TEARS!
TWO WOnEN STOLE.
A COMPARISON.
One Was White and the
Other Colored.
JUSTICE CRUTCHFIELD
METES PUNISHMENT.
The White One Takes An
Appeal To Escape Jail by
Way of the Husting
Court
dispatch. December 10. 1898 !

dispatch. December 1S. 1898
Mrs. Georgia Harris. at least that is
the name given at the station house.
wss arrested yesterday on the charge OF
shoplifting from one OF the large Broad
Street dry-g goods stores. She was TAX
en- to the Second Station and bailed for
her appearance in the Police Court this
morning. The articles alleged to have
been taken from the counters by her
are considerable. and aggregate ia VAL
ne about $40. The woman, who is
sbont % years old, was well dressed
and is said to be well connected. She
was IN u state of great excitement at
the ssaIion-heuse. aud sent for friends,
who arranged for her to be 5ailed. The
woman lives in the county, and her
name is not Harris. The police have
learned this.
Bell Jackson is the name of the Ne
gro woman arrested for stealing goods.
Miss Bell Jackson (colored) charged
with shop-lifting from Rroad-ssreet
dry goods store. was found guilty and
sentenced to thirty days In Jail. The
articles stolen amounted to 80 cents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
SUPPORT NOT wIrH-DRAwN.

Third: The Society has not with
arawni it's support of 81 .OC0, year from
Virginia Seminary. That amount has
been voted and will be psid when the
Trustees of the Seminary are prepared
10 accept it on conditions which are
equitable and helpful to the Seminary.
:. The Bo I'd Of Trustees of the Semi
nary requested that the 81 COO hither-
TO given toward the salary of Presi-
dent Hayes should belpaid thisIyear to-
ward the liquidation of the interest on
mortgage debt, stating that Pres. Hayes
had voluntarily surrendered his claim
for salary from the Society. Inasmuch
as the Society had already loaned to
the Seminary Trustees on second
mortgage 81 900 on which it is receiv-
ing no interest, it declined the propo-
sition to pay 81 600 On the interest
due to other parties. The Trustees ST
the Seminary have not asked for any
help for the school for the year to
come.
Very respectfully.
T. j. MORGAN,
New York, Cor. Secretary.
Dec. z, 1898.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
SATURDAY. DEC IT. 1898.
PROCLAIM A FAST.

BY Frances e. w. Hsrper.l
Proclaim n fast. solemn fast,
From snow. clad hills TO sunny
lands,
It'll ETHIOPIA shall arise
And stretch TO God her bleeding
hands.
Though days be dark and courage
faint,
And Justice lies distrsugh., o'er-
thrown,
Remember in The darkest hotr,
That God is still upon his throne.
Our PROSTATE race in darksome days,
CROPPED through oppression's gloomy
nighS.
Until their feeble hands grew strong
10 g1ssp Gods robe OF love and
light.
Ard He who led his ancient flock
in triumph thrc ugh the parted sea,
8lApiered and rent their CALLING chains
And set has captive people free.
Say not that bore and faith are myths
And prayer is but useless breath,
Though evil see Ds TO thrive and grow,
Its end is sorrow, shame and death.
Yemen who strobe up San Jusn's hill,
Ana tramped our streets with mar
tial tread.
so veil your arms with heavy Grape
And mourn abeve QUE murdered
dead.
Feast rot OF victories proudly won,
in distant cline 8, and far of shores,
When law lies trsmpled in your midst.
And men are nAurdertd at your
doors.
Shall veterans of n former strife
Who eounttd not their lives too dear
Sc harried. hunted from their homes
Ard eTOuched in agony and fear?
Shall they who helped in former days
To check and turn the battle tide
Re east aside as worthless chat,
And trsmpled down by scorn and
pride?
Shall suffering Cuba find relief
Fsonn tender hearts and outstretch-
ed hands,
While hapless men and women slain,
With blood bedew our fairess lands
Trust not in rulers to avenge
Your wrongs when victims bite the
dust
Bot cast your burden on the Lord
And in his love and mercy trust.
o. injured race stand in thy lot
United, faithful, true and strong,
AssuI ed that in the darkest hour
Our Gcd can never side with wrong.
The man Who sides with God and truth
Gan never. never stand alone,
dis cause il linked by Coos own hand
To chords that vibrate round His
throne.
Il clip us. oh God. to look within,
Our sins and follies to deplore,
Ard from the pride and hate of man,
hide us oh Lord forevermore-
Philadelphia, Pa, Recorder.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
XMAS. 1898.

An Entertain ment composed OF Tab
leaux and the Charming Cantat "rhe
Rescue OF Red Riding Hood and Cho-
ruses will be given by the Young Peo-
pie of st. John Bsptist's Institute,
North First Street. Wednesday, Dec.
2Sth. We hope all our old friends will
be present to encourage the efforts OF
the young people. Admission, 20 Cts
Doors open at 80 P. NJ. Performance
begins at s p. NJ.
To the Children-A matinee especi-
ally for the Children will be given at
o'clock on Msniay, Dec 26th. 1928.
Admission, 10 Cts. Doors open at 3 80
L. NJ. ...
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
THE VIRGINIA MUTUAL MEDICAL
r1rf.-- SOCIETY.

This society il especially designed to
help the members of all sick benefit go
CT Aties, as its physicians will visit the
sick members as often as necessary,
furnish al medicines and give a
certificate OF sickness for the weekly
dues of % cents a s..It
For this small charge member may
be sick for six months and have a ply
stefan every day; there will be no cx-
ira charges and the sick member need
have no fear that he will become O
charity patient or be sent to the poor
house. .esr> f.er,trs sf
AS further proof of the societY's
sincerity. sths member, receives. in
case of death, a SUITABLE CAsKKT, q
HEARsE and FoUR CARRIAGES.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17
PERSONALS BRIEFS.

Mr.. Edward Corbin, of King
William Co., called on US.
Capt. w. A. Hankins, Co. A,
Sixth Virginia, GU. 8. Vol.) called on
us last Saturday. He had been grant
ed an additional ten days furlough.
There will be sermon preached
ct Fifth st. Baptist Church Sunday
evening, Dec. 18th, by Rev. E. Tartt,
subject, wings and Hands," under
the auspices Of the rally club, slater
Mary Page, president.
Rev. r. n Nazareth, of Morri-
son. Va, lost his house and all OF his
belongings. Helhas our sympathy
Mrs. Mildr I'd A. Gross. president
OF the Richmond Colored Choral As
ISOLATION, is veryFilI ut her home, N .2nd
Street.
Mr.. Addison Tyree, on last Thursday
night joined harhs with Miss George
Hesthe in wedlock at the residence OF
his PARENTS on CaLlersn. ST.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

prize. which as very interesting
talk.
The four club out OF the North ST,
A. NJ. f WilPA NJ +. and Second
Baptist ChurchFill give an entertain
meRt four highs for the benefit OF the
cf urch about Christmas week. There
will be crand entertainment
each of the nights.
A Sacred CIocert viii he held at the
Second Baptis Church Sunday. Dec
18th. All areinvited 10 come.
Mr. Mitchell, who has been south
lectured at til Y. NJ. G. A.. rooms las
Sunday AFTERNOON on What the rae
is doing in thtyouth.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

LUCAS County. ss.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is tina senior partner of the firm of f.
J. Cheney & Co doing business IN the
city of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Cartarrh that
Catarrh Cure.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Decem-
Der. A. D 1855.
SEAL A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken inter
na1ly and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-12-17

Julian Ralph. who has been for some
years in England, writes for the De-
cember Cosmopolitan q very clever
analysis of what seems to him the
English ideas of gentlemen; and Mr..
john Brisben Walker attempts to con-
slider the American ideas. We are in
the formative stage of American man.
ners, and too much stress can scarcely
be given to the dangers of Introducing
those ideas which are least admirable
in the character of our English cous-
ms.