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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
THE WAR COMMISSION HAs REPoRTEl

THE WAR COMMISSION has REPORTED.
The report Of the commission appoint
ed by the President to investigate the
conduct of the War Department in the
war with Spain was made public. 1t is
a complete review Of the operations of
the army in the.cor fiict with Spain. Ac-
compaL Yipg the report is q mass Of print
ed testimony giving every detail of the
campaigns in Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines. The report not only des-
cribes the operations abroad, but presents
the conclusions of the commission re.
garding the Preparations by the War De-
partment in anticipation OF war and the
organization and care Of the volunteer
forces in the United States. President
Mckinley determined upon l. OBJ
| tanning such an ffi cial history of the
war in response 10 the public criticism
Of the War Department. 1t was to se-
cure an accurate and indisputable review
of the work Of the army that q commits
sion was appointed, consisting Of Chair
man Granville M. Dodge, Col Charles
DENLY, Gen Alexander Mod. McCook,
Gen James A. Beaver, former Governor
of Pennsylvania; Gen John M. Wilson,
DR. Phineas Conner of Cincinnati, Ex-Gov
woodbury. Of Vermont, Col James A
Sexton, Comnapder-in-chief of the G A
R, and Capt Evan P. Howell of Atlanta
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
Snow Flakes.

Don't talk any more "about the big
snow storms we had when [ was boy -
Let US kill that man who said 'the
backbone of winter was brokepv
A Ward O1e man was unable to get to
bis barn, Tuesday morning, on account
of a 10-foot drift that covered the doors.
But he found an entrance by sliding in q
small door through which the fertilizer
was thrown out.
Owing TO the blizzard Of Monday the
Rubber shops closed down at 8 o'clock
in order to give the men chance to get
to their homes by daylight.
Those who ventured out on Monday
with ears uncovered paid the penalty
Harry Curtis, employed by Burr 6 Knapp
OF Bridgeport, frosted his ears badly
while riding from his home to the New
town railroad station. Monday.
While business men generally were
grumblipg about Mondays weather,
there was one man in town who looked
out upon the winrry scere with COM
placent smile. The gentleman in ques-
tion was Treasurer A. T. Nettleton of
the Savings bank, for it was Lincoln's
birthday, state and legal holiday, and
The bank was closed for the day.
Had it not been for Clarer ce Beach the
fearful storm would have recorded q
fatality in Newtown. About dusk on
Monday he discovered Theodore Sastrom
in an insensible condition in the snow in
the rear VI the Congregational church.
Mr. Beach aroused him and assisted him
to his home at the foot of the hill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
r. E)lery Anderson announced, accorI

e. Ellery Anderson announced, Accord
ing to New York paper, that because
his duties occupied GOO much of his time
he will resign as school commissioner of
the boroughs of Manhattan and the
Bronx within two weeks. He will sail
for Europe aboutJune | and will be gone
until September. Mr. Anderson is
brother-in-law Of Rev George I. Lins-
lev
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
A Close Shave From A Disas-
trous Fire.
BLAZE DISCOVERED AND EXTINGUIsHEE
BY PRINCIPAL MAC FARLAND,

The residence Of DR. Edwards M.
Smith had close shave from burning on
Saturday. A fire was started in his Of
fee by bis boy, who left pail Of wood
back of the stove. The wood ignited and
set fire to the Dashboard and fl Dor. 1t
Yves discov red by Mr. mcfarland, who
occupies the house, and put out. Had
the fire happened any day but Saturday
destroyed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

Rheumatism causes more aches and
pains than any other disease. II is due
TO cid in the blood, and is cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla which neutralizes
1his acid.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

Ell. B. Coger will put in q gasolene en-
gine in his feed warehouse at HawleJ-
vile a. d then will be able to do grindir g
for the farmers in that locality on short
notice.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

Mrs A. P. Smith and daughter, Miss
Hazel, have been on the sick list suffer
ing with colds, but are improving under
the care of DR. Smith.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

News.

Here's tale of unusually priced
trousers that we expected to tell you
next month; but the trousers refused to
keep quiet any longer.
The man who makes most of our trous-
ers offered us chance to buy of
his newest stock at a bargain. We
snapped it up. The result is, trousers
> are here at February prices.
Values and Prices.
I'd At $50, wool and cotton trousers al
"sr ways heretofore priced at So. A 81
strictly all wool trousers, in neat pat
terms of cashmere, sold to day every
where else at So. At $50 dozen pat
terms of all wool cashmere and cheviot,
any size from 80 to so waist. At So
handsome dress trousers, of fine worsted,
and better still at $50, 4 90 and 500.
Many Sc trousers have been Joined to
the S. crowd.
Prices are greatly in your favor, and
you should favor yourself by coming
while selections are varied. Men of
regular size have the same chance his
stout brothers. The stout brothers have
unusual chances because of so many kinds
- g. of large sizes.
Economy News.
Honestly, now, wouldn't 1T be real
economy for you-economy with big E
'<3' to exchange that old suit for a new
one? Wouldn't you feel better as well
look better?
How Much ais
Will it cost That rests with you; but
ifyou come here, you Il be asked to pay
+ from a quarter to third less than the
month-ago prices.
Alot of
Fancy cashmere and cheviot suits that
were Is 90 ale 10.O0 nother lot of
1000 ones are 7 so; and all the 750
ones are 500.
ovsrcoatss
Yes, they've been brought nearer your
purse by third-a lot of Is 90 and
1900 overcoats are 1000; another lot
-4-Aa of 1000 overcoats are $50.
Boys Clothes.
Our boys bargain table has gained the
good will of very many mothers of boys,
chiefly because they have been able to
buy boys suits, overcoats and REFERS at
so, marked down from 81, $5, Sc and
~... 81.
0vercoats.
All the broken lines of mems Kersey,
MeltOn anu COVerC garments, new tnlS
season, with great big bite off regular
prlces-$l5 garments, $40; $40 gar
ments, so.
Suits. >,.s~
'~ '~ Prices on all the fancy cashmere and
80 cheviot suits have suffered likewise
~ SIS suits are $40, $40 suits are $50,
I $50 suits are S..
Suits for Boys.
We can make your boy black or blue
F52s s. for from S2 to s.. Three-piece suits,
2S@.A S. to 7.50 For boy who have attained
to the dignity of long trousers, S., 7.50
| <.. and $40.
So Trousers.
| - The trousers are actually chuckling at
| getting out before we meant to have
I ASa them. Trousers for work, for business
| or for dress, 81 to $5.
| Boys long trousers, l 90, 1.25,
IsSs2 l SO, 2 90. Short knickerbockers, 4Sc,
| 75c, LOO. The dollar kind of corduroy,
/ S9c.
-r,ars tsztsas ssaa -za
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
! rHE LATE GEN ta,ARcrA q, HoNoRKD.

Twenty-four Thousand persons have
visited the City Hall sc Havana to pay
their last token of respect TO Gen Calixto
Garcia, whose body arrived there last
Friday morning from the United States
on the gunboat Nashville. Three hun
dred wreaths were deposited upon and
around the casket. Governor General
Brooke informed Mayor Lacoste that he
would preside at the funeral, which was
held ON Saturday, and he ordered that
all the publict ffices should be closed at
noon out of respect for the Cuban gener-
ais memory.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

For comfortable homemade lunch
con try the Woman's Exchange in ths
Arcade when shopping in bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
News in a Nutshell.

SPECIAL MESSAGE TO CONGRESS FOR A
CABLE TO MANILA.
On Saturday President Mckinley sent
special message TO Congress urging the
necessity for action at once regarding
the laying OF cable direct to Manila, to
be under the control of the United States
in either times of war or. peace. After
action has been taken by Congress, Ii
they so see fit, it will take two years to
get the cable In working order.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY has SIGNED rbE4
PEACE TREATY

President Mckinley affixed his sigma
ture to the peace treaty between the
United States and Spain, passed on Feb
ruary by the United States Senate, ON
Friday afternoon Of last week, at $50
o'clock. The signing took place in the
library, the President using new gold
pen and ebony holder provided by the
Secretary of State.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

SPAIN TO PROSECUTE ADMIRAL CERvERA.
The Supreme military court at Madrid,
Spain, which has had under consideration
the loss of the Spanish squadron at Santi-
ago de Cuba on July 8 last, has decided
to prosecute in connection with the dis
aster, Admiral Cervera and Command
ante Emilio Diaz de Moyeu, former cap.
tam of the destroyed cruiser Cristobsl
Colon.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17
PRESENTATION TO MRS SAMPSON.

-
A loving cup was presented to Mrs
Sampson, wife or Admiral Sampson, last
week, on board the cruiser New York,
lying off Tompkinsvilie, by the command
ing officers of the American feet in the
West Indian waters last summer. The
inscription reads: PRESENTED to Mrs
William T. Sampson by the commanding
officers under her husband, Rear Admiral
Samp9 on, in 1898, during the war between
the United States and Spain, which re-
suited in the destruction Of the Spanish
squadron under Admiral Cervers off
Santiago, on the glorious Sd of July, 1898,
as token of their high regard and esteem
for Admiral Sampson's professional
qualities as Chief and In
loving remembrance Of the uniform kind
ness, consideration and courtesy which
characterized his bearing toward them in
all their official intercourse.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

Here's a tale of unusually priced
trousers that we expected to tell you
next month; but the trousers refused to
keep quiet any longer.
The man who makes most of our trous-
ers offered us chance to buy some of
his newest stock at bargain. We
snapped it up. The result is, trousers
are here at February prices.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-02-17

TRIAL.
Nancy A. Guilford, the midwife charg-
ed with the murder of Emma Gill Of
Southington, will probably be .ried on
hat charge at the next term of the
Superior court, which will be convened at
Bridgeport February 81. Every effort
has been used by her attorney to defer
and prevent the trial IL possible, but on
last Saturday morning Judge George W.
Wheeler ruled against him on every
point and refused to allow an appeal to
the supreme court from the rulings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

J. M. Johnson, freight traffic man
ager OF the Rock Island, was yesterday
elected third vice. president of the
company. He has been in the service
OF the Rock Island company since 1884,
when he was appointed first assistant
general freight agent. In March, 1883,
he became general freight agent, and
eight years later was appointed freight
traffic manager. Mr.. Johnson began
his railroad career in 1871 as station
agent at Franklin, Ind, on the Indian
apolis, Cincinnati & Lafi Ute .-,ad,
now a part of the Big Four. He after
wara went through the positions OF
general freight and ticket agent,
travelling auditor, supervisor Of local
freight traffic and assistant general
freight agent, In which capacity he en-
tered the service of the Rock Island.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30
Heroic Advertising

Galveston News: The craze over
heroic advertisement seems to have
been run into the ground by some ar
dent crank in Jasper, Ind. A notice
of religious revival at that place
reads as follows.
Struck by lightning! Jasper all on
fire! Fire started in the Amen cor
ner' of the Free Methodist Church last
Sunday, assisted by the Rev. Laber-
teaux of Jasper, assisted by the Rams
Horn band of Adrian and others. The
devils fire department from hell, as
sisted by hook and ladder company
can't stop it. Glorious displays of
light and heat every night! All are
invited to come and have the icicle
melted from their souls. Mothers
have special invitation to come and
bring their crying babies. No terres.
trial loafers allowed on the scene
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Colonel Hamilton, of Columbus, o.
have a number of friends who have
taken II for catarrh and stomach
trouble. and all unite in praising 1t.
AS a remedy for catarrh / can fully
recommend it." Mrs. Hamilton, wife
of the gallant colonel, is an ardent
friend of Pe-ru-na also. In a letter
on the subject, she writes: II have
been taking Pe-ru-na for some time,
and I am enjoying better health now
than have for years. l attribute the
change in my health to Pe-ru-na, and
recommend this excellent catarrh
remedy to every woman, believing 1t
to be especially beneficial to them"
The spring-time is the most favor
able time of the year to treat catarrh.
There is so much less liability to take
fresh cold that the treatment is I'M
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

William c. X. Wilde, the younger
brother of Oscar Wilde, who died in
London several days ago, came to New
York after marrying RS. Frank Les
lie in 1891 with the intention OF writ
ing for publication. He had been con-
nected with various English papers in
a desultory fashion for several years,
but had never displayed any marked
ability as a writer. Mr.. Wilde was
tall, young and Of pleasant address.
His style of writing did not commend
itself to any of the New York news
papers, and during his stay in New
York he was apparently a man of leis-
ure, spending most of his time at the
Lotus club. The divorce which freed
Mrs. Leslie from her English husband
was not unexpected by the men who
knew him.
some mems charitable contributions
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

The recent order of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad for five thousand steel
coal cars to be built by the Pressed
Steel Company and the Carnegie Com
pany, brings the total purchases of the
receivers Of the Baltimore g. Ohio Rail-
road up to 30,394 since March /, 1896
The locomotive purchases during that
time have been ZIG, OF which about 20
are still to be delivered. The company
has also purchased five postal cars, ten
express cars, ten combination cars and
six dining cars.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

great many people Mrs. Col Hamilton.
think they are suffering from some
thing else and have tried many medi-
cines in vain, when if they could real
ize that it is catarrh and take Pe-ru-na
for it they would improve promptly
AMI soon recover entirely. There are
no substitutes. Let no one persuade
you there are other catarrh remedies
just as good
Winter Catarrh" is a book written
by DR.. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio. Sent
free to any address.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

The Rev. Mr. Perkins being called
upon suddenly to address a Sunday
school, thought he would get few
original ideas from his young hearers.
Children" said he, Il want some of
you to tell me what / shall talk to you
about tonight. What shall say?" At
first there was no response. THAT
bright little fellow over there" said
he, pointing to youngster on back
seat. What shall / say to you to-
night?" In a little, piping voice came
the answer:-"Say amen and sit
down. "-Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Returning tourists resort to many
amusing schemes to outwit the custom
house officials, and one discovered in
New York the other day is worth men
tioning. The box was received at the
public stores and was addressed to a
man described as "a clergyman in
Pennsylvania" 1t contained a suit of
clothes. in the pocket of which was
the following letter: Dear Brother:
You see have worn your suit, so it
will be exempt from duty. Hope you
will receive it all right Your affec-
tionate brother, John" The unfeeling
custom officers assessed a duty of SIS
on the strength of the affectionate let
ter
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

This is how a Georgia darby ex-
planned fatal accident on railroad:
How come he died, he wuz in de way
err de train: en- how come he wuz in
de way er de train wuz count er ue
dimmyjohn er liquor; but how come
de liquor, didn't spill, en- de dimsny-
john didn't break we'en de train run
ned over him. is one er desc t'ings
OATS providential, en- hid fun our on
derstandin' fer a wise pupose. All l
knows fer suttin' isl don't see how a
man could go ter sleep on railroad
track, or anywhar else fer dat matter,
wild SIGH good liquor 'longside him!"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

after the surrender on August 49,"
says Corporal E. " Montalvo, of the
Utah battery, now in the Philippines
the Colorado men advanced in part on
a company of Spaniards which still
held out General Hale summoned to
his command what Spanish he knew
and demanded surrender. Great was
his surprise when the reply came in
broad Irish hrogue, "Divil a bit I'll
surrender" The Spanish captain was
an Irishman. | met him afterwards,
subsequent to the surrender, which oc-
Cured, despite his protestations. He
had married a Spanish woman, and so
found his way into the Spanish army"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30
EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS,

Opens February 23rd. In the Ozark Noun
tains. Delightful climate. Beautiful seen
cry. Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap
excursion rates. Through sleepers VIA
Frisco Line. Address J. o. Plank, Nah.
ager, Room H, Arcade, Century Building,
or Frisco Ticket Office, No. 102 N. Broad
way, st, Louis.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Ask your grocer today to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of sefree.
The children may drink it without in
jury as we'll as the adult. All who try
it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown OF Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress.
One-fourth the price of coffee. 15c.
and 25c. per package. Sold by all
grocers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30
When Phyllis Sings.

When Phyllis Sings.
When Phyllis sings, her joyous notes
are heard for miles around,
They shiver up the mountain soli-
tude;
The wild beasts stand and wonder at
the strange, unearthly sound
And cen the echoes seem in fright
ened mood.
When Phyllis sings the brides fly
away in sore alright,
And even I am thrilled from head
to toe;
That voice would put German band
to wild, impetuous fight,
For Phyllis is burro, don't you
know!
Denver Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30
AnduhOn-BOn.

Ethel-Yes, I've taken those pretty
bird wings off my hat. It's horrible,
when you come to think OF it, to wear
the plumage of a song bird as an or
nameut.
Mabel believe you're right. / al
ways wear the whole bIgd.-Chicago
Tribune
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

The day after Professor Donaldson
nearly killed himself in his dive at
the Madison Square Garden, New
York, three applications were received
from divers who wanted to take his
place, and one of them, w. J. Ellis,
was so persistent, despite the fact that
the management had abolished the
performance, that he had to be elected
from the garden by force.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

She-'Then l got right mad and told
him what thought of him."
He-"What did you say?"
She-I don't remember"
That's queer; you ought to know
what you think of him."
"Oh, l know what l think of him
now, but l do not remember what
thought of him just then. '-Indian-
apolis Journal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

United States Consular Agent Mer-
tens, at Grao, has submitted figures
relative to the Spanish trade last year,
showing mat Notwithstanding her de-
feat in war and her distressed eco
monte condition, Spain was able to
show a balance of trade in her favor
for 1898. The total exports were
$132, 401 ,038, and the imports $91, 772,-
$50.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

lmpeded, All old
cases of chronic ca
tarrh should be gin
imme d | a t e ! y a
course of Pe-ru-na
as directed in DR..
Hartman's books
on this disease.
There are so many
different p h a S e s
and stages of ca
tarrh that one
b a + d y k n o W S
when he has IT, A
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Costs but 1c per ID. to grow. Salzer has
the seed. German Coffee Berry, pkg. 15c;
Java Cofree pkg. 15c Saizer's New Am
erican Chicory l5c. Cut this out and send
15c for any of above packages or send
30c and get all 8 pkgs, and great Cata-
logue free to JOHN A SALZER SEED
CO., La Crosse, Wis. lw.n.l
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

"You are now one" said the min
lister to the happy pair he had just
tied together with knot they never
could undo. Which one?" asked the
bride You will have to settle that
for yourselves" said the clergyman
Tit-BitS
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

II told her my soul was wrapped up
in her."
What did she say"
She warned me to be more careful
or I'd be making love to her before
long. "-Philadelphia North American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Oh, life may never be the same
After death crosses out a name,
Yet heaven be far more sweet and fair
For the new name just written there
Agnes e. Mitchell
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

General Palmer, former gold demo
cratic candidate for president, is pre-
pairing a series of articles reminiscent
of Lincoln, with whom he was init
nate.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catar:h that cannot be cured by Hall Q
Catarrh Cure,
FL. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last is years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by their firm.
West g. Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
O.; Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system Testimonials sent free Price
55c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30
A BRAVE COLONEL,
RECOMMENDS PE-RU-NA AS A
FAMILY MEDICINE.
A Scientific Spring Medicine aud Remedy
70, Catarrh and Stomach Trouble.

Colonel Arthur L. Hamilton, OF the
Seventh Ohio Volunteers, 259 Goodale
street, Columbus. Ohio, writes: Be
sides having the merits Of Pe-ru-na SO
fully demonstrated in my family, !
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

She-You used to say my slightest
wish should be your law. He-That's
al right, but you are given to indulg-
ing in big wishes, which, you know
are quite another thing.-Boston
Transcript
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Blessed is tho man who smiles when
he discovers that he has accidentally
cleaned the snow from off part Of
his neighbours sidewalk
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

"A Variety of Jokes -Gibes and Irontes
Original and Selected-Flotsam aAd
Jetsam from the Tide of mumor--
Witty Sayings.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Gentleman (entering)-"Do you WORN
here, boy?" Office boy-"Only when
the boss is looking. Boston TraI.-
script.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-03-30

Half the people in the world are
unhappy because they can't afford the
things that make the other half mis-
cradle