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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
Smallest Things in the World.

The smallest shears in the world is
the result of the skill of a Sheffield,
England workman. A dozen of these
Shears weigh less than half a grain,
or about the weight of a postage stamp.
They are as perfectly made as shears
of ordinary size.
The smallest horse in the world is a
Shetland pony owned by the Marquis
Carcano. 1t is not quite seventy cen
timeters high. 1t has often been har-
tions.
The smallest cows in the, world are
found in the Samoan Islands.
The smallest camels belong in Per-
STA. They are only fifty centimeters
high.
Berlin has the smallest elephant in
the world 1t is only one meter high
and weighs eighty Kilograms.
The smallest book ever printed is the
story of Perrault's "Hop-o-My-
Thumb This book is one and one
half inches long by one inch wide. and
one-fourth. of an inch thick. 1t can
be read only by the aid of micro
scope, but is complete in every way
and has four engravings.
Gaust is the smallest republic as to
area, which is exactly one mile. The
population numbers $50. 1t is situated
in the Pyrenees. Zavolara is the small
est republic as to population. having
only fifty-five men, women and chill
dren. 1t is twelve miles from Sar-
DINA.
Tristan d'Acunha. in the South At
lantic, sends out it's mail once a year
to the outside world. 1t has popu-
lation of 81 personals men, 10 wom-
en-, 10 boys and II girls.
Chinese streets are the narrowest in
the world-some of them being only
eight feet wide.
The smallest locomotive ever made
was at the Omaha Exposition in 1898.
It's hight from the top of the stack to
the rail is 25 inches, and the gauge is
121a inches. The cylinders are 2x4
inches; the boiler is 11a horsepower,
made of steel and tested to 800 pounds
pressure. and will hold twenty-four gall
Ions of water. The diameter of the
driving-wheel is 10 inches; the firebox
is 10x10 inches. The weight of this
small engine is 600 pounds, and. it will
run on a rail threequarters of an inch
square. 1t will draw ten cars. each
containing two persons.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
OOl-SELLING ORDINANCE.
Continued from Fourth Page,

about somewhere looking for someone
to appropriate and utilize it, is not ex-
ercisable by the Board of Trustees. 1
must, therefore, conclude that the con-
tention of the counsel for the defend
ant upon this point has no foundation
upon which to stand.
The last point made by the defendant
is that the ordinance is unreas nable,
because it is oppressive and unjust and
an attempt to establish monopoly:
that, against the provisions OF Section
u, of Article l., of the State Consutu-
ton. it grants to certain citizens priv
ileges and immunities which, upon the
same terms, are not granted to all c1tl-
zens. and that, contrary to Section l. OF
of the Fourteenth Amendment OF the
Federal Constitution, there is denial
to certain citizens within this State OF
equal protection of the laws. In this
connection may also be discussed the
point made by counsel for the defend
ant that, under the provisions of the
ordinance, there is delegated to certain
particular individuals unauthorized lsg-
islative power.
1t has been settled by a long and I'M
broken line of decisions that an occu-
patton or business, in it's nature often
siye and yiolative of the peace. com
fort health and morals of a community,
NAV be confined in its operation within
a. certain designated territory of city
or town where it's injurious effects upon
the public may be reduced to mini
mum.
"That the Common Council had the
,,-a.,. tho To- r,nxvarS cOu fArr.. n
by the charter, to so regulate the bust
ness of Strengthening animals as TO pro-
hlbit it's exercise except in a particular
portion of the city, leaving all persons
free to erect slaughtering houses. and
to exercise the calling at the place des-
ignated cannot be controverted.
When that body had made the nee
ts=ary regulations required for the
health and comfort of the inhabitants,
all persons inclined to pursue such an
occupation should have the opportunity
Of conforming to such regulations, o h.
e1-wise the ordinance would be unreal
sonable and tend to oppression.
Tugman vs. City of Chicago, IS ILL.,.
4Oc
This language was used in passing
uron the constitutional validity of an
o. dinance which provided that from
and after the first day of January, A.
D. 1872, no distillery, slaughter house.
rendering establishment, or soap fac
tory should be erected or put into OPP
Grafton in any building not now used
for such purposes within certain ter
ritory in the City of Chicago, describ-
ing the same. The appellant had es-
tablished a slaughtering MOUSE within
the prohibited limits after the passage
OF the ordinance, it being admitted in
the record that there were already
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
Village Posters.

We rustics are fond of fine phrases.
In a printed advertisement of village
concert a local bass was described,
some little time ago, as a ''Basso Pro
Phundo." This reminded me of an in
cident in my native village in a neigh
boring county. A concert was about
to be given in aid of a church restora-
ton fund, and the parish clerk drew up
an advertisement of the same and af-
fixed it to the church door. In this adj
vertisement lovers of music were
spoken of as "Votaries of Apollo )"
"Apollyon? Apollyon?" said an old cot
tager, after scanning the bin as he was
entering the church, "Apollyon? Why,
Apollyon's the devil; what is he doing
upo' chu'ch door?"-Notes and Queries.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
Words and Manner.

Concerning slang, observe this point:
When such words you wish to say,
They'll go all right if you'll get them off
In a quiet, scholarly way.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12

Glenbrook whisky is pure. unadulter-
ated and copper distilled. Blauth, AUl
K street. Ex 80 r.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12

and Fever is a bottle of Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic. 1T is simply iron and quinine
in a tasteiess form. No cure-no pay.
Price, 80 cents. fsss 4
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
Werner Encyclopedia,
II Volumes, for $9.95 Cash.
Htylish Stiff Hats
- for Young Men, $3.50.

At So. so, stiff hats that are sight
ly enough and stylish enough for
any young man to wear. Place one
on your head and nine out of ten
people will not be able to distin-
guish the difference between it and
a 81 or S. hat. Examination would,
of course, reveal the difference in
quality, but there is little, if any,
difference in shane and style. Light
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12

A man never knows what he can do
until he tries, and he then devotes
much of his leisure to wishing he had
not done it
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12

trimming Other styles, uncommony pretty ones, too,
are here without the Logging effect Prices ,I2ac to
soc pair.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
Baby Hoods, 81.

1t would be hard to imagine
prettier cold weather head cover
ing for baby than this one. The
other part is made Of Persian yarn
in open work basket design, over
laid with crimped silk thread. Bor-
dering the entire hood is a lofty
swansdown fur. The inside is
oil to make the hood warm. The
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
PRICE, Jul OGt.

These are combination leggings
and feet coverings, made Of ZEPHYR
wool, all hard work at that. A nice
little cord and tassel arranged as.
draw string at the ankle is used to
hold them in place or rather prevent
baby from kicking them off. Come
in white with pink or light blue
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12

lined with soft wool to make the hood warm. II
strings are of silk satin ribbon Can be had in viii
or pink. Price, ST.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12
Umbrellas for
ITEMS Holiday Gifts.

Good silk umbrellas, with pl;
handles or fancy silver tips, s.. so.
Also, fancy horn handle umbrella
S., 81 and S..
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-12-12

These Centemeri kid gloves have never been offer
ed at retail before The manufactures sold us 1900
pairs OF them because of slight defects. These defects
however, will interfere with the wearing quality OF
the gloves Practically all sizes and great variety of
colors See full particulars in Wednesdays Record
Union. Centeneri kid gloves sell regularly at ST SO
pair
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23
These Will Be Elected,

Individual nominations by nomina
ton papers are placing candidates fol
municipal plums in the field rapidly
over in our sister city of Centralia
Papers must be filed with city clerk
f. L. ROurke at least seven days prior
to April 18th. Nominations in his
hands to date loaded with the required
number of signatures are as follows:
For mayor-Theron Lyon.
For city marshal-James D. Gibson,
Charles l.. Duncan.
For city treasurer-T. J. Cooper,
Andrew King.
For supervisOrs-J. w. Cochran, first
ward; L. NJ. Nash, second ward.
For aldermen-Ira A. Bassett, first
ward; Macmillan Lemons, third ward
Papers in circulation but not yet
filed are E. B. FritzSinger and Franz
DAILY to be supervisor from Thirt
ward; F. H. Jackson to be alderman
from second ward.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23
SPRING AND SUMMER HATS.
Mrs. CahiII's Millinery Opening March
30-31, April /.

'"'N' O"'' ""'''S'y Sp0HhlS "ol vi
30-3l, April /.
Mrs. Lizzie Cahill has returned to
her Centralia store from Chicago and
Milwaukee with the finest line of
pattern hats and rich headwear for
the ladies that was ever brought to the
twin cities. 1t is no disparagement
to Others to say that her stock this
season outstrips anything that is gen.
orally attempted in city of this size.
She would like to have all ladies call
upon her on above dates. Don't wait
until the hats are picked over, but
come when you can get first choice of
some beauties. You will miss the best
purchasing opportunity presented this
side of the large cities if you fail to
visit Mrs. Cahill's store. Remember
the dates
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

DR.. r. II. Sweetman, we are sorry
to note, is an invalid this week, having
been confined at home since last We'd
nesday, March Is, with the recurrence
of an old trouble-disease in the bone
of the left thigh. During the last
few days he has suffered severe pain.
DR.. o. T. Hougen is acting as attend
ing physician, but on Monday he de-
cided to call into consultation DR..
Hayes of Milwaukee, who operated on
this same limb ten years ago. DR..
Hayes came to Grand Rapids Tuesday
morning and on that day performed
an operation, assisted by Drs. Hougen
and Boorman, removing considerable
amount of diseased bone, requiring an
incision in the flesh about six inches
long. DR.. Sweetman at present is
resting easy and it is probable that he
will be able to return to his practice
in five or six weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23
Notice to Stakeholder

Owing to errors made in notices OF
the first meeting of subscribers fol
stock in the Twin City Electric Co.
said session of stockholders to elect
directors, consider erection of plant
plans of procedure, etc., will be helc
on Tuesday next, March %, at 1880 p
H., in the Business Mems rooms, Cen
tralia. Please bear the date of post
pOnement in mind.
T. J. WOoD, President.
E. P. ARPIN, Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

For frost bites, burns, indolent sores
eczema, skin disease, and especially
piles, DeWitt'S Witch Hazel Salve
stands first and best. Look out fol
dishonest people who try to initiate
and counterfeit it. It's their endorse.
ment of good article. Worthless
goods are not initiated Get Dewitt s
Witch Hazel Salve. Wood County
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23
SMALL CHANGE,
Picked Up A'RambIing. Contribute When
Pass Your Way.

Gottfreid Savatska, who has been
employed at the potato warehouse OF
Mcmillan Bros. in Centralia, sub
mitted to surgical operation fol
strangulated hernia the past week
which. we understand, meant to him
a matter of life or death. DR.. 0. t.
Hougen was the physician in charge,
ably assisted by DR.. r. FL. Sweetman.
The case is reported to have been
about as difficult and serious in nature
as surgical skill could be called upon
to mend, therefore it is a source OF
delight to the sufferer and Of congrat-
ulation to our physicians to be able to
announce that Mr.. SavatSka is rapidly
regaining his normal condition. Dr..
Hougen, in addition, operated for a
permanent cure and it is gratifying tC
know that this treatment also points
to a successful outcome. GOttfreid is
evidently man of good grit and good
luck in the face of misfortune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Farm for Sale - 240 acres three,
fourths Of mile from city limits OF
Centralia. 20 acres cultivated, &C
acres pasture, balance fine grazing
land. House and outbuildings in good
order. Splendid water and plenty OF
it. Will sell all or part at a bargain.
Apply to Euzebe LaVigne or B. NJ.
Vaughan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Chas. E. Lester returned home Sun
day morning from his extended visit to
Malone, New York, where his mother
still resides. She is not enjoying very
good health for she is IS years of age.
He was accompanied home by Miss
Edith Lester, his niece, and Messrs.
Charley and Fred Wescott, two
nephews, who expect to remain in the
west and make it their home. Charles
reports most enjoyable visit among
old time friends and boyhood scenes of
that country. He says everybody
changed during his absence except the
river, lakes and mountains and they
are handSomer than ever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

w. Mark Martin came down from
Marshfeld yesterday p. m. and re
turned today. He was here to confer
with the contractors and builders of
the new Moravian church in Contra
liza, Mr.. Martin having drawn the
plans for the building soon to be
started.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

That most successful medical speci-
ialst, Or. McElwee. will visit Grand
Rapids at the Witter House on Satur-
day, April l. The doctor charges
nothing for examination and advice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Centralia schools closed last Friday
for a vacation of two weeks. The
several teachers have hied themselves
to their respective homes for rest and
recreation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Prof. Give S Cone and wife of
Wausau were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Merklein last Friday. Mr.. Cone
was leader of the late Fourth regi-
ment band.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL,

d. JOflf y CT iOCOT nj,
French street, Centralia.
Rev. c. H. Branscombe, Priest in charge.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Holy Communion, 7:15 a. m.
2nd Celebration with sermon, 1880 a. m.
Morning Prayer aud LitanY, alternate sun
days.
Choral Evensong, $50 p. N.
Choir rehearsals at 700 p. m, Tuesday and
Thursday evenings.
All seats are free and unappointed. very
cordial invitation is extended to all residents
of the twin cities, as well as to strangers in
town, to be present at these services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Ray G. Sherwood, corporal Of Co. l,
Fourth Wisconsin, lately mustered
out of service at Admission, has been
visiting among friends in town this
week
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

G. S. Crosse. special bank examiner
under the new revenue law, was in the
city Thursday looking over bank
notes, collateral, etc, to see whether
they bore the proper amount of rev.
enue. AS president of the Wood
County Telephone Co., we learned that
all the shares of stock that company
had issued since the first of July,
1898, required scent revenue stamp.
Whether he found any other matters
without the required revenue we did
not learn, Mr.. Crosse is editor of the
Stoughton Courier, and d pleasant
gentleman to meet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

FOR SALE--A top buggy and single
harness. good as new and at bargain
Apply for particulars at REPORTER
office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Sleighing this spring is the best of
the SeaSon-more snow than we have
had all winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Easter Monday, April 3, is near at
hand and so is that fine dance, those
delicious refreshments and the big
social function being planned by the
Catholic Knights. Remember this
treat is for nj
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

DR., D. A. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank, Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. Will be out of
town every Monday and Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

John Ule of Stevens Point, eight
months soldier in Company [, Fourth
regiment, visited friends in our cit5
On Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

c. Schmirler, treasurer for the city
of Marshield, was registered at the
New Central hotel Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

The Phil Ward residence has been
connected with the Wood County
Telephone exchange this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

NOTICE TO HoRsEIEN-For expert
horseshoeing go to the shop of r. W
Lyon and ChaS. A. MOSer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

The Ladies Aid society of Unity
church will meet Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs f. Garrison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Istess of Cecil, Shawano
county, came to Grand Rapids Satur-
day evening and are guests at the NJ.
A. BogOger home to remain one week.
They are visiting their son, Will Istess.
who is staying with Mr.. Bogoger and
attending school.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

B. r. Goggins is in Waupaca this
week on legal business requiring three
or four days of his attention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

The Ladies' Aid society of NJ. E.
church will meet next Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. H. P. Chase.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Miss Claredona KrauS of Pittsville
visited friends in the city Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23
Among the Churches.
LADIES' AID SOCIETIES.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL,


Corner of Oak ana Sycamore streets, Grand
Rapids Rev. F. A. Nimits pastor, residence BOZ
Oak street.
Public services for Sunday, March ,26 1899.
$50 a. m. Class Meeting.
1880 a. m. Preaching.
11:45 a. m. Sunday school.
$40 p. m. Junior League.
6;45 p nj Epworth League.
7,S0 p. m. Preaching.
Subject of morning sermon. "Good Tidings
To The Poor.
Evening Sermon, Human Reason, Without
Faith, Not Sufficient Moral Guide.
Thursday, March 80, 7;3O p. m. Prayer and
Praise meeting, followed by teachers meeting.
You are cordially invited to attend these
meetings.
Come yourself and bring your friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Johnson, Hill s. Co. will be right in
it on wheels this year. They have the
agencies for Sterling, Hubbard, Cleve-
land, Adlake, Alaska, Eldredge, Belve-
dere, Banner, Pelham and AjaX-ten
first class makes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

DR.. J. G. Commit, dentist, office over
Centralia Drug store. Centralia, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

A change has been made in the wall
paper department of the Johnson,
Hill & Co. drug store, whereby Man
ager Otto has increased his display
and storing space to double its former
size, new racks having been put up on
the opposite side Of the store. He
now has a mammoth stock completely
and conveniently at hand. Notwith-
standing the raise in prices of wall
paper the JohnSon-HilI concern has
purchased at figures that will enable
them to sell as low as they did last
year, which means a nice saving to
every customer against any competi-
tor. Step in and let Mr.. Otto show
you the splendid assortment on hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Geo. w. Knoller, a merchant at
Dancy and brother-in-law of DR.. J. c..
Commit, Centralia, came down to the
twin cities Friday evening and was
initiated as a member of the local
court, Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mr.. Knoller returned north Saturday
morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Daily mass al a. n. sunday early rnasE q
8 a. n; high mass 81 70 2. H., instructions 2
N; yespers 8 o. n
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

The home of j. O. Winger, head
carpenter on the Valley division of
the Milwaukee road, is now placed in
line connection with patrons of the
Wood County Telephone exchange,
Mr.. Winger having purchased also a
share of stock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

MeSSrS. Will and Andrew Harper,
who have been employed for the past
twelve years by the Centralia Pulp &
Water Power company at South Cen
tralia departed last Monday evening
for Asotin, Washington, where they
expect to engage in stock raising.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Westward, no! seems to be the pre-
Dominating feeling sWung nuneruus
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Dr. .. [. Hougen, NJ. D. Office
over Days drug store. Telephone Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

John Mullen was noticed in town
this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-03-23

Mrs. John J. Paterick of 610 North
Milwaukee street, departed on the
early train Monday for Stevens Point
where she will visit relatives, going
from there among friends in the
northern part of the state. Mrs.
Paterick expects to be absent three
weeks,