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The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

-NeW 1Olk .4O4
 Philadelphia ....................4Io
 San Franclsco -........................4o 4o6
 boston ...'--.......- .--.....-..........34 $40
 DdniiIole '''''''......'..-.-.... $50
 INC" OiiedHS ...----' -..,...-..-.-....3o 3oo
 We within four-tenhs Of per cent of the high est in the list and inquiry into the reason would be interesting It must be either that we import superior class of goods bearing higher rate of duty that there is closer collection of duties here than elsewhere except at Philadelphia An analysis of the mportations would be of great interest as showing how tar the tastes and necessities of people have differentiated between Boston and San Francisco If the differing percentage be due to the grade of mer chandise imported it would appear that Boston gets along with grade than per cent lower than is demanded by the people of this coast.
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 With Judge Campbell as presiding Judge of the po- lice courts there will be lack of dignity to shock the drunk and the vagran Heretofore these persons have sometimes been shocked by degree of flip pancy, but with honors fast upon him Campbell will make more of the breaks that have at times caused not only the gentlemen called before him pain but have made people who never had that honor wonder whether he was running show or court Parson Davis of Oakland does not seem to be much ot success when he gets out of his familiar role of cutting monkey shines This is particularly tribute to the gentleman for his conduct at San Quentin
 The reports from Florida that state of slavery exists there do not help the of annexa tion If we already have slavery there is surely no need of acquiring more of it.
 Some natural curiosity is felt as to whether there IS not somewhere nation that does not own Clip l perton Island.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08
SOME SUGGESTIVE FIGURES.

HE customs statistics of the six leading dis
 trcts, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Baltimore and New Orleans show that the duties collected importatons are the fol- lowing percentages on the value of the goods inn ported:
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Twenty lovers of sport have chartered a spe- cial car and will leave tonight at 6:20 for a fishing trip to the Rus sian River, going
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

THROAT TROUBLES. To allay the irritation that induces coughing, use "Bro,oR's -Bronchto 7Toches." A simple and safe remedy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

A lady who Is at one of the hotels here has a coun-
 try place not far f O m M e nl o Park, on the grounds of which
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

DR- SIEGERT's ANGoSTURA BTTTERs, the world renowned appetizer and invigorator, is used over the whole civilized world. Beware of limitations
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Special information supplied daily to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's) 510 Mont gomery st. Tel Main 1042.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Ii the scheme of transmitting pictures by wire prove successful. and the pictures of the kind generally to be observed now, kind heaven send that the wire break.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

KEEP looking young ana save your hair, its color and beauty with PARKER's HAIR BALsAM
 AISpERCoRNs the best cure for corns- 15 c.x
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EASEMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS. Baldwin-"The Henrietta Calforuia-''At Gay Coney Island" Acazar-"The Girl Left Behind Me" MOrosco's-"The District Fair" Tivoli-"Mother Goose" Orpheunl-Vaudevile. Bush-The Thala Co. tomorrow night The Chutes-VauGevile Cberon-Cosmopolitan Orchestra 1ngleside Track-Races to-day. Coursing-Ingleside Coursing Park.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Cal. glace fruit soc perlb at Townsend's..
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08
FLASHES OF FUN.

'rVhv did you ever come to this frozen country?" asked one shivering traveller of another in the Chilkoot Pass.
 My creditors made it too hot for me in New York; said the other through his chattering teeth.-Brooklyn Life.
 Edith-Mr. Fatham. I hope you won't think me inquisitive, but will you please tell me what your profession or business is?
 Fatham-Oh. not at all, Miss Tilter; I am a thespian.
 Edith-There. told mother I knew you were not an actor.-Boston Transcript.
 The Youthful Enthusiast-I have just heard that two people, who have lived with each other in the bonds of matri- rnony for Slong time, come to look much alike. Isn't it beautiful to think of?
 The Savage Bachelor-I don't see any thing beautiful in the thought of two people gradually taking on a look of chronic worry.-Indianapolis Journal
 Poor Timmie, Foive years in Sing Sing. I do feel sorry for him.
 ''Bedad, an yure shympathy's trowed away. He's surrounded by frinds."- Harlem Life.
 ''why have you taught your baby boy to eat onions?"
 Ut keeps people from kissing him. Chicago Record.
 Virginia has passed a law against flirting
 That looks like combination of the new women and the old maids. s."-Cleve- land Plain Dealer.
 Mir. Gaswell-An Eastern astronomer says he has discovered two groups of spots on the sun.
 MT. Gasbill-I wish he would come to Pittsburg and make an effort to dis cover the sun fredericksburg Chroni- cle-Telegraph.
 Lows Horehound Cough Syrup for hoarseness; price 10c. AT Sansome st
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

"Why have you taught your baby boy to eat onions?"
 Ut keeps people from kissing him. Chicago Record.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08
GRANTS TO MOTHERS.

Lows Horehound Cough Syrup for hoarseness; price 10c. AT Sansome st. 6
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Poor Timmie! Foive years in Sing Sing. I do feel sorry for him.
 ''Bedad, an yure shympathy's trowed away. He's surrounded by frinds."- Harlem Life.
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AUCTION SALES. By Kiip Co-Monday, January Horses, Ness avenue and Market Il o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Virginia has passed a law against flirting
 That looks like combination of the new women and the old maids. s."-CIeve- land Plain Dealer
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Some natural curiosity is felt as to whether there IS not somewhere nation that does not own Clip perton Island.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Edith-Mr. Fatham. hope you won't think me inquisitive, but will you please tell me what your profession or business
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

The reports from Florida that state of slavery exists there do not to help the of annexa tion If we already have slavery there is surely nc need of acquiring more of it.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Fatham-Oh, not at all, Miss Filter; am thespian.
 Edith-There. told mother I knew you were not an actor.-BostOn Transcript.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

Parson Davis of Oakland does not seem to be muci of success when he gets out of his familiar role O cutting monkey shines This is particularly tribut to the gentleman for his conduct at San Quentin
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

NIT. GasweIl-An Eastern astronomer says he has discovered two groups of
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-08

MT. Gasbill-I wish he would come to Pittsburg and make an effort to dis cover the sun fredericksburg Chroni- cle-Telegraph.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
e. IN. Clark's Vegatahla Liver pills

Regulate the stomach, liver ard bowels Here lies the secl et of their great SUI cess in curing bilicusness, constipation, indigestion, loss of appetite, malaria headache etc. They also purify thesbiood and wonderfully improve the complee ion SIX your druggist tor them and take no substitute, as their equal for re- s:or1ng and aso keeping up the general health is probably unknown. Sample by mail 25 cents. Address,
 c N. CLARK, Nichols, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
Suicide at Hawleyville.
WILLIAM HAUFMEYER ENDS HIS LIFE BY
 HANGING.

William Haufmeyer, better known as "Bulg" Haufmeyer, committed suicide by hanging at HawleyVille on Tuesday afternoon. He probably committed the deed about 4 o'clock. Mrs Emma Bald win, who boarded him, went to New iowa on the afternoon train to see Se- leCCman GlJver and get her monthly al- lowance for the care of Haufmeyer (who was town chaIge), and during her ab- sence he ended his life by hanging. He used tobacco twine and hung himself from door. He was discovered about i 30 by Mrs Baldw daughter on com home from sChoJl. She did not see HAufmeyer abUu' as usual and went to look for him. Up stairs she found a door closed and AG first was unable to open 1t. She tilAlly succeeded and die covered the man hanging on the door. Tn roughly frightened the girl ran as fast as she could 10 William Hawley's for help. MT Hawluy retuI ned with her and cut the man down. life not being quite extinct, although he died shortly after. Medicf Examiner Smith and Se- lectmau Glover went to the house early In the evening. Dr Smith found unmis- takable evidence of suicide by hanging and so rendered his verdict. MT Glover made arrangements for the funeral, which took D ace yesterday, Rev George T. Linsl"y fIlciatlng. HaufmeVer was of German parentage and had lived in town for 20 years. He hAs been in poor health of late. His age was 42 years.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

Mrs Elizabeth Baker, mother of Alpine us q. Baker of Washington and aawley- vile, died at the latter place on Thurs day of last week, aged so years. She was most estimable woman, and in her short residence at HawleyVille had made many friends. Her hus band was Samuel A. Baker of Washington. She is survive ed by one son, A. G. Baker. The fuuer- al was attended on Saturday. A brief service was held at the house at Hawley- ville conducted bv Rev MT AngeIl of Washington, who also offictated at the Epiacopal church in that roWn. The pail bearers were; Hon J. c. Brirs made, W. c. Brinsrnade, Dr Ford, W. Fl. Church, W. A. Watts ard s. F. Seeley. The burial was in the cemetery OF Wash ing ton Green.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
HUNTINGTON.
REV F. F. JOHNSON AT ST pAuL's,


 Notwithstanding the rain of Sunday morning quite large number were pres ent to greet Rev F. F. Johnson in St Paul's church. Mr Johnson gave a mrsr pleasing and helpful sermon, which was worth braving a much harder rain to hear. His many friends are sorry to hear that he leaves for the West next week and that it will be impos sihle for him to meet with them again. He was guest oyer Sunday at the home of T. E. Beard of Wells Hollow. Mrs F. W. Wooster is spending some time in New York, the guest of relatives, Miss May Bailey has been entertaining Miss Jennie Edwarda of Shelton.
 F. P, Brownson and Miss Lois Hawlev are studying v0cal music with Mrs Susan Hawley Davis of Bridgeport.
 John Glover of Shelton is doing car penter work for Mrs E,earor Judson.
 A halloween party was given at the home of Mir and Mrs Arthur Slie, Mon- day evening.
 Miss Rebecca Mcdonald of Derby spent several days of last week with her parents here.
 Ofrin Talmage has returned after a1 absence of several weeks spent with rel atives in different parts of the state. His niece returned with him and expects tC remain as his housekeeper
 The harvest supper held in the Congre gational church, Thur day evening p ov cd success and $l0 was raised for ths missionary fund.
 K. s. Hgwlev has sold bis milk route to Frank Blakeman of Oror oqne Rich ard Mcdonald, who Hhas had charge o the route for several years, will take hi milk to Nichols.
 Mrs Frank Upton, who has been visit l ifg for some time at Paul Rehnberg's 's 1 leff, last week. for Shelton.
 Mrs Charles Nichols of Nichols ha
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Corner Main and John Streets.

Now underwear and weather here It may not be anything but sample but samples make good and ceu geston particularly it is regarding ones comfort
 Mems underwear salmon and blue colors Derby ribbed for 45c Fleeced undergaments 45c and 98c Awoo natural and cameps hair for $an extra quality at that price, Fine Australian wool shirts and drawers whe salmon, blue and tan shades for S 50can be duplicated anywhere else for less than $2 Mems overcoas in all the styles that fashion able Fine awoo covert top coas light and dark shades for $6 OO Other covert coats box style and lined with silk for $lO0O $l2.50 and $15,OO.
 Boys underwear for 25c,eguar price soc. lot of fleece lined goods that sell for half their actual value
 Boys and hobby little box garments the newest shades and style of finishing for 5OO 600 and 700 each.
 Boys re that will keep out the cold and at the time give plenty freedom for heah exercise 5O0 CO., 700
 Boys caps, sweaters stockings and gloves.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
DEATH OF EDWARD PARSONS.

Edward Parsons of New Haven, for mrrlV a resident of this 10 Wn, died on Sunday, aged 72. He was a sun of the late M ,ses Pac. Ons. Mrs Edward Par sons, wIo survives him with three daughters, is a Sister of Eugene Bo g. ford of Pale.tire and Richard and Aus tin BOt.fOrd whn are h the West. The funeral wa~ attended on ruesdav In New Haven. SeDectman and Mrs w. Fl. Gl1v CT and Charles Parscns attended the fu-
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
MEMS SHIRTS.

Handsome co ored styles that are worn with white collar s, for $la each. ''Mon- arch'' make-famous all over the coun- try-fcr S1 50. And "Monsrch" dress style-fir like msde-to-measure for Sl 50. The different lines that we carry, of which the above mentioned are only 6 sample, will supply every man with ex- sctiY the shirt comfort he likes best. Like everything else in this store. They are sold at Dry Goods prices.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
METHopIsT C1uRGH NOTES.

Rev William r. Gl pert Is expected to sperd next Sunday in Sandy Hook, He will admini7Cer the sacrament in the Methodiat church in the morning and presch ir tho cvpning,
 Rev MT Sawyer spent three days In Stamford, this week, attending the mid year cpnfereUce. Thnmasron.
 The work of painting the Methodist parsonage h4s been commenced by MT Wilson of Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
NEW pREST0N.

At 8 republican eau Us held here on Wed. ncsdHy Ot tEi< Wee, George TOmlinsOn of Marketable was chosen as representative nominee r thls di-tiiGt of " a-hi gton town. ship in the nt XL General Assy mbIy.
 William A Houg Ill and D.a George s. Humphrev at the sAme caucus werC nOminat- eu tOl justices ot the peace for the ensuing two years
 At the cau~us on Wednesday evening a mo ion mA'te nd unanimously assed that it wns tbe hope Ot Otrepubltrans assem hled, that UuiI~d states senator Joseph R Hawley be re ected by the next General State As sembly, to the same honorable seat In the United S ates Senate N htch be has held for The Dasi 2l ears so we'll
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
COFFEE AND TEA.

Many families never even think of buy ing such things anywhere but here-toe fragrant and delicious to miss.
 Best Old Government Java and Mocha coffee, 35c To.
 Cevlon Tea, soc ID.
 Bo'h of the above offerings are delight ful enough to make life worth living ev- cry packs ge warranted first class. Why not join the throDg who know where the best grades are sold?
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
T&RBLETALE.

The Paters Eo.s k deserted, all th" i u."te~ ha>inG dtraIttd, last meeE.
 Tbe Mite society WAS plea ura bly en- tert4ined an Wednesd"y ev-r itR at the h"me at the home ot Virgil HAch.
 Dr Dsnslow has iu-t added fine new bath rnnm to the mary Improvements on his house
 Misa Fiorerce Platt has returned from her recent visit to New York state.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
The D. M. Read Co.,,
 BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
BRIDGEPORT,

improved to such an extent, and bright ened with newness and novelty, that one would never recognize it as any part of the old spot where men have been in the habit of choosing their neck fixings.
 Everything new.
 Four in- hands, Imperials, Puffs, Ties and Bows-latest and most stylish Fall colorings and shapes. Without excep- ticn the richest lot of furpishings the town can show, and all at Dry Goods prices.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

Arzs Peck's fam has returned to the clfy for the season, also the family of Sheriff Hawley to Bridgeport, and the family of Mrs H. B. Hawley to Bridge port.
 E. c. Smith now has a new 13 fec Eu elk wind mrll raised on hia new barn. It was made by PJmernv & Co.,, Kals- mazoo, Mich. He will al 70 use II inch Ro1s feed cutter. The wind mill fever does nOs die out, but holds it's own well against the one horse horse power now bee pming SO common.
 k. K smith and Howard KaelPr are now engaged in painting the COngrega- tional church, the same color as before, white.
 The republican cactus is to be held in | the To vn hal on Wednesday evening at 90 p.m. There are at least three prominent candidates for representatives The school B Dard will make another attempt to have meeting as every ap. pointment 90 far has been futile owirQ 10 the stormy evenings when the meet. iugs were called.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

Arthur T. Nettleton, the newly elected treasurer of tue NewJOwn Savif z bank, assumed bis new duties On Tuesday. Bank Commi. sionec O. H. Noble exam ined the bank On Saturday and found the institution iu it's usual excellent coudi-
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
nIsTRIcT oF NEWToWN. ag. Probate

nIsTRICT OF NEwToWN, ss. Probate D Court Nov. 8. 1898.
 Estate of ELIZA wINTON. late of New town, in said District, deceased.
 Upon th- application or I abeile J. Black. man praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per applica- ton on file more fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and de ermined ct the Probate Office In said New town on the 1ith daysof Novsm Der, 1898, at o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be inc time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing ths same nne time i'll some news paper having a circulation in said District, and by posting copu thereof on the public .s1gn.post in the town of NeWtOwn, in said district, M.J, BRADLEY. Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
LADIES' HISTORY CLASS.

The members of last years history class, aud any other women who feel in- Uerested, are requesed to meet at Trinity rec oV on Wednesday afternoon, No vember Q, at ? 30 for the purpose of dis cussing plans for a similar class the com- ing winter.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

It hits the spot, and the pain is not. WhatP "Bronchial lozer ges" for all dis orders of the throat and 1upgs, coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, etc. Put up and for sale by s. c. Bull & Co.,, at 1Oc package.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
HENRY A PRATT Hattertown.

Horse Shoeing-W agon repairing first class work both in black smithing and wagon repairing An expe' fenced and cap able horse sh Her, able to care for any kind Of horses feet Wagon work, both wood and iron, promptly and enthusiastically attended to. Get my prices.
 c. l.. SMALLEY.
 nEr ID IA
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"a 4 A 1 1GAIN

uA- -A1 -GsA-1s A-& &~T-& ~A- 4S&
 NOR SALt.-Oue Uf the best farms i'll keddipg \ l50 acres, divided into meadow, pasture and blow land, all of the land well fenced and wat red, & good h use. New barns can sta ble 9 cows horses young orchard 100 trees. Near postoffice, store and school. good place for & dairy farmer Reason for selling on account of being disabled am un able to work the place. will sell the place SEQ. D. STEVENS, West Redd ng, fonn
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

K. F. Hawley will not take out a liquor lIcens", this year, fact his frls ids will congratulate him upon. Mr Ha~lev says this branch of his business haa long been disrasteful to him and that he Is glad Go give it up.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
COLLARS AND CUFFS.

We have added Earl & Wilson" to the other numerous lines we csrry-ta- nous for quality as we'll ss style. The department is in shape and complete enough to suit every whim and taste.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
E. H. DILLON < CO.,,
 Leading Milliners, 36O and 362 Main St., Bridgeport,

DEAL ESTATE-l farm l6o acres for sale or h rent. Agent tor the New York Life Insur- ance Co. Correspondence soIic ted. M. W. HILL, Bank Street New Milford, Ct.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

There Is a place for young lady at THE BEE office as will be seen by an ad- verti1ement found elsewhere. Applica- Hon should be made by letter.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
The Democratic Rally.

PROMINENT SPEAKERS TO BE PRE- ENT.
 The democrats are counting on a rous- Ing rally at the Town hall, this (Friday) evening, and the To Vn hal will doubt less be crowded. The speakers will be Hon D. N Morgan, the candidate for governor; Ex Senator Charles P. Lv- man, candidate for Congress; HON Pat rick Coughlin, candid tte for sheriff; and Attorney Daniel Davenport of Bridge port.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

Andrew c. Moore, who has had sue. cessful milk route in Bethel fo- 10 years, has given up the business, much to the regret of hIs many patrons. He will now give his attention to general farm
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
CARPETS

It is absolutely impossible to find an other carpet fer like those Ingrains we are now cfterirg at soc ysrd. We know it. There isn't another such chance any, where, quality and pstterns considered.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
c A S T @ IA. Bears the /, The Kind You Have Always Bought signature of &>HZAzzNx
OUR NEIGHBORs.
SOUTH BRITAIN.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The Congregational church had har- vest service instead of the regular ser vice, Sunday morning. Fruits, fl overs and vegetables ornamented the front Of church and besides responsive service in which all joined, there were recitatiOns aud singing by the children. The fruit and vegetables are to be disposed of 8t auction, Thu sday the proceeds to be given to missions. Rev Mir Smiley made an interesting address.
 The Ladies Auxiliary held it's fifth ar nual tea, last Thursd,,N. There wtr. about 40 present and sll seemed to CT Y the occasion. The f1i1ers were re cit e. ed President, Mrs J. D, Smiiey; vice. president, Mrs 5. P. AVtriH; sec etary and treasurer, Mrs 5. W. Pot.
 Communion service will be held on Sunday morning.
 G. w. Mitchell and B c Bradley were Tn Waterbury on the grand jury, last week.
 Mrs Alice Canf Id returned from Hun tingtoD, where she spent several weeks with her daughter, on Monday.
 Mrs Charles adlav is vi-iting friends in Brooklyn ard o1 Staten Island, N. Y.
 Mrs NJ. c. Chat field, who ha- been WOI kluR dL O. w, I uSL \, lS HOW WlLD LDS family of A. Barnes in s urhbury.
 Work at the South B iCaiu mill has been booming. MT Baird has been obIigt d run his mill evenings to keep up with hIs work.
 Mrs Jennette Stiles is at her farm in MOnroe for few weeks.
 George W. Mitchell, of the firm of Muchel & Williams, was in Waterbury on Tuesday.
 Louis Booth and family of Shelton and Ernest Baird of Milford have been rece, guests of Charle4 H. SCillson.
 Charles Kemp is having hi5 house painted. Henry Manville is Goipg the work.
 Henry Dittus of Danbury has been passing few days in the Purchase.
 MT and Mrs Henry Manvlle are to sail for Eng and in few weeks.
 A quilting party was held at the house of W. Il. Williams on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

John II. Costello is to erect house for his own occupancy on the site of the Opp ara house at Sandy Hook. George A. Northrop has taken the contract and work is already under way.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
FLANNEL SUITING.

The Wash Goods department has se- cured a full line in dark plaid effects- double f. Id goods, full B inches wide for 12 Pc s5Vard.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

One of our large sizes will heat & room 12xl5 In comfortable shape; and it only costs S3.69. Styles that are more fancy, S4 69.
 One of the advantages in buying here is, we warrant each one to be in perfect order CT your money back. Lots of heat at small cost.
 The celebrated "Banner" Heaters al. ways on hand.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04

On account of unavoidable detention J. l. Brown did not get to A. T. Camps place at Hawleyville on Wednesday with the car of cattle, but advertises he will be there sure next Wednesday, the 9th.
The Newtown bee., 1898-11-04
BROOKFIELD.
LACK OF ZEAL.

The threatening weather caused & much slimer church atteudquce on Sun. day, than was nee, ssary. The neceS- sary energy to get out, depends gener- slIy on how much one is intere ted in the matter. If this is the proper test in the case how little are the inner needs con, -idered and reaiz d compared with the business and pleasure of life