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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

A day is the l.: ne fer Tie time in
which the earth rotates once and II
month for the time in which the
moon revOlvrs once, says Professor
George II. Darwin in The Atlantic.
Then, since tidal friction retulds the
earth 5 rotation and the moons rev.
olutiun we may state that the day
and the month are now lengtllrninS
ut different rates which are c:.lculu,
BILE, although the absolute rates in
time are unknown. 1t will suffice
for u general comprehension of the
problem to know that the present
rate of increase of the day is much
more rapid than that of the month,
and that this will hold good i'll the
fualre Thus the number of rotu-
tons of the earth in the interval
comprised III one revolution Df the
moon diminishes, on, in other words,
the number of days in the month di-
FINISHES, although the length of each
day increases so rapidly that the
month itself is longer than at pres
ent. For example, when the day shall
be equal in length to two of our uctu-
al days tho month may he as long as
81 of our days and tho earth will
spin round only about 1S times in
the month.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
Fishing Club to be Disbanded.

The New England Trout and Sal
mon club has advertised its property
around Marlboro pond for sale at
auction. The cinb was organized a
number of years ago for the purpose
of propagating and protecting trout
and game in and around the MARI
boro south pond. A strip of land
four rods wide around the pond was
bought, besides quite tract at one
end, on which club buildings were
built. The pond was stocked with
trout and land-locked salmon. The
right of the club to these waters was
disputed by some of the Marlboro
people, who We're in turn prosecut-
ed for fishing there. The Supreme
court, however, decided in favor of
the club, though subsequent jury
trials in the County court We're adj
verse to the maintaining of the
clubs possessions, whereupon steps
were taken to disband the club, and
the sale is the result of such action.
Several thousand dollars has been
spent by the members of the club to
stock and protect the pond, and in
the buildings thercabout, all of
whiol, will be lost by the failure of
the venture.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
POMFRET.

Victor Bushway and family and Walter
Woods and wife are ON fishing cxcur.
sion in New Hampshire this week.
Mrs. Robert DarrocA and son Elmer
arc spending few weeks in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Holt of Ma rshalltOwn,
Iowa, have been visiting relatives in
town.
Frank Billings and Herman Cootey
wect to Plattsburg on the excursion last
Wednesday.
Frank Melcndy has returned to Bur-
l:ngton.
Alice Hewitt is to teach in Dist. No.
and Florence Busbcc in Dist. No. 8 this
fall.
A little child Of John B. Green's died
of diphtheria Tuesday.
Mrs o. B. Thachcr has gone to visit
her relatives in Indiana.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

Women always stood on a level
with men in ancient Egypt, unlike
the custom of other eastern coun.
tries. They were allowed to rule as
queens as early as the second dynas-
ty. Their palaces were of brick
adorned with gorgeously painted
walls, rich carpets, rugs of fur, ivory
and ebony chairs and couches. Till
the end of the eighteenth century
there was little change in feminine
attire, which consisted of a fine and
often transparent linen garment, ex.
tending from shoulder to ankle, sup.
ported by straps over the shoulders.
ColOred robes were not frequently
worn. Gay plumage was left to the
men. Women contented themselves
with blackening theiy eyebrows, let
ting their hair down and decking
themselves with innumerable rings,
chains and bracelets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

II. ]. Sage Il Jansasa, was at
lacked BY bull in his pasture last
Thursday. He had nsthins but a
little cane in his hand and tried to
lssp the bull of with it, but the
bull struck him in the stomach and
Knocked him down, breathless.
The bull passed over Mr.. Sage and
was turning to finish his job when
Waylor Newell, Mr.. Sage's hired
man, jumped into the pasture, TAX
ing the bulls attention. The bull
then made for Newell, who fought
him off the best he could until Mr..
Sage recovered and got out of the
pasture then Newell also ran and
got out as quickly as he could and
none too soon, as the next instant
the animal came against the fence
with great force. Mr.. Sage shot
the bull that day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
THE COLONEL'S LOVE.
How He Proved 1t to the Woman VIII,
Had Rejected Him.

How He Proved 1t to the Woman Who
Had Rejected Him.
mo woman" said the somewhat
acrid lady, SHOULD marry until she
is sure the man who asks her to do
SO really loves her. And she pro.
ceeded gloomily, 1T is very hard to
be sure Of that"
Perhaps. &c." replied the NsA.
lucky lady, "but / was absohlsely
sure before married."
II don't see how You could We, It
SO often happens that people ds-s~6t
know their own minds.
"There was no room for douht ia
this case. We were out sleigh riding
the evening the colonel PROPOSED 10
me. l had refused him several times
before, and | told him then that l
would always esteem him as II
friend. We heard the jingle of bells
behind us. The colonies horse, Il
thoroughbred of which he was very
proud, quickened its pace at the
sound. The colonel looked around
and exclaimed: Here's the chance
I've been waiting for. That's Ju1 sc
Peabody behind us. Ho has b. 4
Dragging about that now horse of
his for the last six weeks, but when
ever l tried to get him right down to
race he has lodged out of it some
how without acknowledging that
this horse could beat him.
1.-The colonel slowed up so us to
let the judge overtake him. The
judge diun't dare refuse the chul-
lenge because he had Il girl with
him. He wouldn't allow himself to
be Inundated in her eyes. AS soon
as the two sleighs were even tho
colonel gave our horse cut with
the whip, and away we went, the
animals with necks eagerly extend
ed and the people leaning over the
dashboards trying to help them
along. Fol- few seconds the horses
feet thumped Oh the road in perfect
rhythm, then wo began to move
ahead. The village was about mile
distant, and the colonel leaned out,
turned and shouted:
"'Judge, I'll SEQ you at the post
ottice!'
1.-THE judge gave his horse blow
with the whip, but he was already
using all the speed he had. l turned
around, half out of tie sleigh, to
keep lookout. The sleigh struck
bowlder and pitched me out into a
snowdrift. WASN'T hurt. and gave
thanks when saw the sleigh had
not wholly overturned and was
speeding OH it's way to the postofiice,
still several lengths ahead of the
judge. Imagine my establishment
when ! saw the colonel slow up, let
the Judge pass him and turn
around.
"He was coming back after your"
suggested one of the listeners.
"That's exactly what he was do
ing, and I concluded then and there
that when a Kentucky gentleman
was willing to lose horse race for
my sake there wasn't any excuse tor
doubling his ahscSfsh. "-VeHsfhH
ton Sfpp
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

STATE OF VERMONT. At II Probate
DISTRICT OF Hartford, ssI Court held at
Woodstock. within and for said District, on
the 18th day of August. 1899.
Present Hon. Il. o. SEAvEE. Judge.
Whereas, Luvila +. Snow, admnist rat or
of the estate of Ruth C.. Allen. late of
Pomfret in said district. deceased. intest-
ate, proposes rendering an account of her
administration and presenting her account
against said estate. for allowance. Mt II ses-
sion of said Court to be held ut the Probate
Office in Woodstock , in said district, on the
9th day of September. A. ID. 1898.
And whereas said Court has assigned said
time and place for the settlement of said
account. and for II decree of the residue of
said estate to the heirs of said deceased
and ordered that public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested in said estate
by publishing copy of the record of this
order three we ks successfully. previous to
the day as'igl e !, us aforesaid, in the Spirit
Of The Age, q newspaper published ut
Woodstock in the County of Windsor and
stare of Vermont
Therefore. All persons concerned in $ lid
estate are hereby notified tn appear ut the
Probate Office in Woodstock. in said dis
trict on the day assigned. MS aforesaid.
then and there to contest the allowance of
said account if they see cause. and to es-
tablish their rights as heirs. lc.ntcei and
lawful claimants of sail residue.
A tue record: Attest.
N. j. SEAvER. Register.
A true copy of record: Attest.
7. o. SEAVER, Judge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
What Tommy Said.

Uncle John-Well, what do you
mean to be when you get to be Il
man?
Little Tommy (promptly)-A
doctor, like pa.
Uncle John lq,nzzically)-ln-
deed; and which do you intend to
be, an allopath or hOmTopath:
Little Tommy don't know
what them awful big words mean,
Uncle John; but that don't make no
difference, cause ! amt goin' to be
either of 'em. I'm, just goin' to be a
family doctor an give all my
patients Hoods Sarsaparilla, cause
my pa says that If he is doctor,
he's 'bliged to own up that Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the best family med
icine he ever saw in his life.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

Duriry the Id days CT Sweden
there were several lest men, and
tio tenn Was applied in it's full lit
g'rl >rlAc. The City If the Lest
1i.'l in those tine, WIS to defend
ti.o groom and his Prospective bride
i:osn It liv..l, who, accompanied by
..l.;r;.l II ;ailirrs, was sure to APP
pear " Lille the we ding procession
~..S on its way to church and make
Il stubborn fight for possession of
to WUn.nn.
The Scandinavian warrior consid-
cred it lcr;rth his dignity 20 court
Il mnidcn'* .>or Iy E..llantry and
submission and then efole generally
n'sirrret to wait until she was on
her way to he married 10 another
man, when tho a,,l;.. t was made
to cany Ler off Is nain strength.
1t WAS then that the lest men---if
they wee the hest mcn- camo into
good play; hence the custom is still
pre- served in ''hesl' man OF today.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

Dress Coats to Hire is an old
and familiar sign. Prince Alberts
to Hire is comparatively new. A
man in the business of renting dle ss
clothes said that frock suits had
been rented now for about a year.
They are worn for morning wed
dings and for other day occasions.
There is demand for them, but it
is not nearly SO great as that for
dress suits. A dozen frock coats
would be enough to carry with a
stock of 200 OF 800 dress suits. The
cost of hiring frock coat is the
same us that of hiring dress suit,
being from 50 down, depending upon
newness, quality and style. New
York Sun.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
PLYMOUTH.

Comical Brown Co. gave Il very
good entertainment in Coolidge
Hall Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday evenings.
VIM. Smith visited at J. {. Cool
idgc's the first of the week. return
ing to his home in Proctor Tuesday.
Mrs. Smith, who had been here tor
IL number of DAYS, returned with
him.
There will be an ice cream party
in Coolidge Hall, Aug. 10. Ice
cream and cake on sale 7..3o p NJ,
an entertainment consisting of
music, etc, given during the even
ing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

The end of the war is in sight.
Diplomatic negotiations between the
American and Spanish governments
have taken long step forward in
the past two days and there is little
doubt but that the terms of peace
proposed by thi. government will
soon be ratified. There are some
delicate questions remaining - be
settled, anon: thsA that of the
Philippines. What to do with the
new dependencies in the tropics is a
matter that will perplsx the admin
istration, its friends and critics, but
will not long prevent the conclusion
Of peace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
Electric Bitters.

Electric Bitters is medicine suit
ed for any season, but perhaps more
generally needed when the langud,
exhausted feeling prevails, when the
liver is torpid and sluggish and the
need of a tonic and Alternative is felt.
"A prompt use of this medicine has
often averted long and perhaps fatal
bilious fevers. No. medicine will
act more surely in counteracting and
freeing the system from the malari;.l
poison. Headache, indigestion,
constipation, dizziness yield to Flee
trio Bitters. soc. and $I.oo per
bottle at A. b. Morgan's Drug
Store.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
Hoods SarsaparilIa
HnoJ,c D;lIc the best family ratliartic,
llOON ih1S easy to operate. &c.
LUDLOW.

One of Ludlow's oldest residents,
Mrs. Lucy 4. White, is dead, after
lingering illness, extending over
several months. She was in the
Sgd year of her age, and a native of
Weston. Mr.. White died IN 1881,
and their only child, who married
w. d. Ball, died about IS years
ago.. She is survived by three Sis
ters, Mrs. Hannah Hannah of Bos-
ton, who is 9a years of age, Mrs.
Richardson of Newton. Mass, and
DR.. Mary Smith of this place.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

a letter written by a Kansas
soldier from Santiago describes the
conditions iii very picturesque
way:
1t has been Il terrible week on us
soldiers In all NV born days
never saw such Il variety of death
for man to choose from. If Il
man doesn't like Mauser bullets he
can eat some pomcgranates and get
cholera, drink water and get yellow
fever, fall into the San Juan river
and drown, get kicked by in army
mule, smoke pipe on powder
keg, accidentally discharge lis own
gun. or ask regular army officer
for chew of tobacco. Death /?
Why, death floats around in the air
here like the cottonwood moultngs
in Wichita. There is nothing but
death. You have got no harder
hold on life than you can get on an
eel with an cpilcptic fit. The very
sun as he comes up in the morning
seems to wink the other eye and
say, "take il good look at me, old
fellow; it's your last chance"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
AlNuyS His Fault.

AT II 81 meeting OF married
women IN A,chison rec emily the sub
ject Of first uUurrels after marriage
came up. There were 10 women
present, and Is laid the blame OF
the first quarrel on their husbands.
The nineteenth woman admitted
that it was her fault. The nine
teenth woman was a widow. -Atch-
ison Globe.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
For lpver FIT, Years.

Mrs. WINSLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP has been
ussd for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while testhng, with
perfect success. 1t soothcs the child, softens
the gums, alays all pain, cures wind collie
and is the best remedy for DiarrhGa. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by I'll druggists in every part Of the
World Twenty cents a bottle. Be sure
and ask for "Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing sy.
rup," and take no other kind.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
5ol. Clark Father Dead at Mont.
peller.

Cayt. John W.'Clark, whose son,
Col. O. ID. Clark, commands the | st
Vermont regiment. died suddenly
last week Thursday, of paralysis of
the heat, at his home in Montpelier.
Capt. Clark was quartermaster of
the 9th Vermont regiment during
the civil war and was postmaster at
Montpelier II years, from 1860 to
1851. Col. Clark was on his way
to Montpelier on sick leave of 80
days when the news of his fathers
death reached him in Boston.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

What has become of Governor
Grout, the Vermont Blanco, who
wrote letters to the President and
called the Legislature together to put
down the Spaniards? Not word
has been heard from him for many
weeks. Has he hied him to his ma
tive land beyond the bordes'' Lon
denderry Sitter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

II WISH" said the young man,
"that you would be less formal and
call me by my first name. !"
I'D rather not, replied his fair
companion. "Your last name suits
me-"
A few minutes later they were
discussing the merits of the different
firms that supply furniture upon the
installment plan. - Philadelphia
Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

The Vermonters are not likely to
see service after all. General Miles
telegraphed that no more troops
were needed and now comes the
peace talk, which it is hoped will
bring about an early suspension of
hostllities.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

1t is a Vermont WOO Ell manufact-
urer, and hence presumably good
republican, who makes the state
mant that more wooden mills are idle
now than at any time since 1873.
This requires confirmation before
comment is in order, and meantime
is respectfully referred to Mr.. Ding
ley.-Springfield Republican.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
BRIDGEWA1ER VILLAGE.

II. S. King from Northampton,
Mass, arrived in town Saturday for
a few weeks stay.
III. G. Smith of Rutland was in
the place over Sunday.
The factory was obliged to shut
down Tuesday on account of low
water. They resumed work again
Wednesday morn.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
Do You Read

What people are saying atou'
Hoods Sarsaparilla; 1t is curing
the worst cases of scrotula, d,spep.
STA, rheumatism and all forms OF
blood disease, eruptions, sores, boils
and pimples. 1t is giving strength
to weak and tired women. Why
should YOU hesitate to take it when
it is doing SO much for others;
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
QUECIlEE.

Miss Emily Hilliard OF Rutland is
Il guest of Miss Gushing.
Charles p. Smith and Miss Smith
of Brooklne. Mass. ale visiting
their grandmother. Mrs. John Por-
ter.
Miss Laura Landers entertained
Il few of her young friends at 4
birthday party "Wednesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Tinkham and
son and Mrs. James Brady are at
Sunapce, n. H., 70, two weeks.
w. S. Dewey is in Boston tor
several days.
d. G. Landels left on Thursday
for Providence, *. l., intending to
be absent about two weeks.
Mrs. B. X. Wright is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Giles, in Hartland.
Miss Helen Smith of White River
Junction was Il recent guest of Miss
Barron.
Mrs. Chas. Marsh returned home
Friday from visit to her daughter,
Mrs. +. n. Gardner in Windsor.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

Things political arc so quiet IN
Vermont that some are wondering
if there is really to be An election
this fall. Rarely is there so little
interest in the election of governor
as during the present campaign.-
Bellows Falls Times.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
BIRTHS.

In Woodstock. Aug. 6, u daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. j. Livingstone.
In Woodstock Aug 8. IA son to Mr.. and
x rs. Frank $. Jackman.
In Bridgewater. July IL. II son to Mr.. and
Mrs Herman Carbino.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
PONIFRET.

Miss Hattie Chandler has returned
to Boston after two weeks vaca-
ton spent at Dennison Hewitt's.
Miss Adams of South Royalton is
at +. NJ. Thacher's.
Frank Melendy of Burlington has
been making his parents brief
visit.
Miss jennie Sunbury has returned
from a brief visit in Fitchburg and
Is now in Quechec.
Mrs. Hattie Clifford has been
assisting few days in the home of
Henry 7. Stillwcll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nichols and
daughter of Pcrkinsvillc visited at
q. w. Harding's last week.
A party of our young people re-
Gently enjoyed ride to Quechec
Gulf.
Mrs. Robert Darroch and son
Elmer of Milton, Mass. are ut &.
II. Naughans.
Mrs. Ellen Wood and grand
daughter are at Mrs. Addic Gerry's.
Mrs. Leslie Ransom and son Har-
old return to their home IN New.
port, y. H., this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. J. White spent
part of last week in Boston and
vicinity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
Rucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salvc in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rhcum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by A. b. Morgan.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

Col. Roo.evelt's :'indscretion
would have been quite as excusable
if he had spoken sooner. 1t is Il
pity that anyone was obliged to
commit breach of military eti-
quettc in order to ma Ike known to
the American people the horrible
conditions existing there and to bring
about the removal OF our troops.
Col. Roosevelt has made trouble for
himself, possibly, but censlnc and
an investigation might be Il serious
matter for some of his superiors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
Approximately Named.

why do you persist in calling
Mixer, the lawyer, Old Necessity"
Because he knows NO law. DE-
troit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
Shadow Of Herself
Stomach Was Too Weak
to Retain Food
A Complete Cure Effected by
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Now Enjoying the Best Of Health,
With Digestion Perfect.

Now Enjoying the Best Of Health,
With Digestion Perfect.
"My mother was subject to sick head
aches and indigestion for over a year.
She was unable to stand for any length
OF time, and was obliged to stay in a dark
room as she could not bear the light. She
had no appetite whatever and her stomach
was so weak she could not retain what
food she did eat. She also had severe
pains in her head. She suffered SO much
that she became but the shadow OF her.
self. One day happened to read tes-
timonial about Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
Sounded So Truthful
1 persuaded her to try this medicine.
Before finishing the first bottle there was
an improvement in her condition. She no
longer threw up her food and her head
ache was not as severe. She took In all
four bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla and
several boxes Of Hoods Pills and rcgained
her weight. She is now enjoying the best
of health. Her digestion is good and she
can eat almost anything she wishes. She
is AZ years old and says she feels as we'll
as when she was 16. Hoods Sarsaparilla
made complete cure in her case"
Miss MARY MAscARIE, Ironton, Ohio.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Prepared onlyby c. /. Hood Il Co.. Lowell, Mass
Hnnd'S pills the best family ratlartic,
llOOd . iA1S easy to operate. pc.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

Mrs. Sarah Waite is having her
house reshingled.
O. II. Hale of Barre was in town
a few days this week.
Sylvester Snow, wife and daugh-
ter Minnie of South Royalton and
p. f. DAVIS, wife and daughter of
New York city, visited relatives III
the village this week.
Rob Southgate. Ernest Capron,
Allen Iathron and James Hathron
went TO York Beach on the excur-
sion Saturday.
DR.. Boyden is having his house
reprinted. l.. \. Rahue is doing
the work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gont!e.
reliable, sure.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13
MAR RACE IS.

In Woodstock, Aug. 5. by Rev. +. ID.
Handy. Frank F. Sawyer of Woodstock and
Annie Giles of Hartland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-08-13

The Vermont soldiers spoke fol-
themselves in an emphatic denial OF
ex-Gov. Woodbury's intimation that
they didn't want to 80 to Porto
Rice. The Montpelier Record
thinks the ex-governor's mistake
was a bad one and that matters are
growing worse. 1t says:
That Woodbury. telegram Is
causing more trouble. The Boston
Herald refers to the Burlington
hotel proprietor as the governor of
the state and describes that protest
as coming from the chief executive.
The telegram was bad enough but
we had hoped that this mistake
would not be made.