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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
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Curious. --Dora-"I screamed
when he kissed me-" Cora
How many times?'-Detroit
Free Press.
whats the most marked fea.
ture of Il newspaper Officer"
"Why-er--the proofs, Phil
adeIphia Bulletin.
THE prima donna has her
fourth husband" How in
appropriated "What?" For Il
woman TO belong to a male
quartette. philadelphia Bul.
letin.
"A German doctor says tight
lacing is 4 disease, but he
doesn't give it Il name" Comes
under the head of fits, / sup
pose. Or cramps. "-Cleve
land Plain Dealer.
Widson--'I wonder what in
duced Jumkins to marry his
typewriter" Booler-"Why,
didn't you know that he'd been
trying for years to get u type
writer of his n?'-RoXbury
Gazette.
Mamma-" Ethel, What do yor
mean by shouting in that dis
graceful fashion, Sec how qui
ct Willie is" Ethcl-"Of course
he's quiet; that's our game. He''
papa coming home late, aud In
you. Spare Moments.
classical music" said thu
ecstatic young woman, ''leavet
me in a transport" "Well,
said the young man, chats TIN
reason I naturally avoid 1t.
was in the army and | don't fee
like taking chances on trans
ports of any kind, '-Washing
ton Star.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23

We treat all diseases known as durable aud
some so-ealled incurable iseases We benefit
At least DO per cent Of all chronic cases, while
~ per cent are cured. Office az Institute
Building, Monroe City, Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld
H., makes the statement. that she
caught cold, which settled onher lungs
she was treated for month by her
family physician, but grew worse. He
told her she was a hopeless victim of
consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist suggest
ed DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption; she bought bottle and
TO her delight found herself benefited
from first dose. She continued TO use
and after taking six bottles, found
herself sound and we'll now does her
own hosueworls, and is as we'll as she
ever was. Free trial bottles Of this
Great Discovery at B. o. Woods
Drug Store. Large bottles so cents
and $l,00,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
Dont'S For The Preacher.


Don't study; Ignorance is
bliss"
Don't pray for the filling of
the Spirit, There's always
room for one more" in the
Sounding Brass family.
Don't have any enthusiasm in
the kings business, but burst
your buttons off hallooing for
Polly Ticks"
Don't expect to have any sue.
cess in your work; act as if he
who said, "All power is mine"
"Lo l am with you Away" had
broken his promise, and you
were a poor tender foot" ready
for final retirement.
Don't look the devil in the
face, for fear he should find
warrior metal in you and be-
come discouraged.
Don't call him devil or his
servants devilish or you will
hurt somebody's feelings.
Don't dispute his right of way
on Gods foot-stool, Tip your
hat and let him fill the whole
road. He'll say My compli.
ments, but the great king will
not say: We'll done"
Don't say anything about
hell. Guilty mems feelings are
very sensitive when you talk of
the penitentiary.
Don't let the people look into
Gods word for it is sure TO show
> them their sins hideous deform
tiles and they will cry What
shall l do to be saved?" re
keep them from becoming sc
disturbed preach anything, but
the word of God, it is bound tc
hurt somebody. 1t is a double
edged sword" and of course ne
careful tenderfoot preacher
would take any risk.
l Don't have anything to dc
; with your brethren in the min
= istry. Do your level best to be
come a first class monopolist.
What of it if the great origi
! nator of the kingdom sent GU
his servants two by two. The,
were only ordinary men. Yor
are such a superior "critter.
Eek.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
Way to Raise 500, 100000.

Washington, March 10.-Sec-
rotary Gage has been provided
Il way to cover over 100000, 900
of the deficit that is accumulat-
ing at the Treasury. Buried in
the sundry civil bill is an en-
actment which authorizes the
Secretary to sell securities held
by the Government, from which
nearly that amount can be re
allied.
The estimated deficit for the
remainder Of the present fiscal
year as fixed by Secretary Gage
is S38, 600, 900, although it will
largely exceed that figure. But
the provision by which $50, 000,-
600 can be Immediately made
available in cash is expected to
meet this estimated deficit and
leave more than 100000, 900 for
unforeseen emergencies.
The total Indebtedness due
the Government by the Central
Pacific is S58,812, 725. 49. This
amount is represented by TWEEN,
ty notes, four of which, aggre'
eating S12,OOO,OO will soon be
redeemed. Of the other notes,
one falls due every six months.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

b The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25c, for sale by b,
. Wood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
Churches.

BAPTlST-Elder J. H. Rife pastor.
Preaching every Sunday morning
and evening Sunday school at 9:45
b. Y. L. L. 1 p. m. Sunday.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
Deacons meeting at , p. IN. the las
Sunday in each month.
CHRlSTlAN-Services every Sunday
at ii a. m. and 8 p. IN. PRAYER
meeting Wednesday evening. Sun
day school at I. Y. p. S. c. F..
meeting at p. m. Sunday. NJ. J..
Nlcoson, pastor.
NJ. Z. CHURCH, SOUTH-Seryices
every Sunday morning and evening.
Sunday school at $40. Epworth
League at 6:30' Glass meeting at
300. Mid-week prayer meeting
Wednesday evening. Rev. o. B.
Holiday, pastor.
ST. JUDE'S EPISCOPAL-Sunda,
school at 9:45 a. IN. Preaching a
Hoo am. and 700 p. m. Sunday
Evening prayer meeting 500 p. III
Friday. Rev. w. \. Hatch, Rector
PRESBYTERIAN - Services secont
and fourth Sundays morning ant
evening. Sunday school 9:45 a. m
Y. p S. G. +. meeting 700 p. m
Sunday. Mid-weel; prayer meeting
at 500 Wednesday evening. J. Z
Travis pastor.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at 500 and 1910,
a. IN. second and fourth Sundays il
each month. Father d. +. Sullivan
pastor.
BAPTIST, Colored.-Services the frs
Sunday in each month. ]. b. Haw
kins, pastor
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
Ducedly Queer.

EX.Camptroller of the Cur.
rency j. H. Eakels has succeed
ed Gilbert B. Shaw as Treas
urer of the Dry" Temple Fund.
Mr.. Shaw's double capacity as
Treasurer of the Temperance
Temple and a director of a dis
tillery, caused mutual embar.
raSSment.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
City Directory.
CITY oFFICIALN.

CITY OFFICIALS.
mayor OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Samuel North
Police Jndge,.,.,.....,... &C., W. Il. stevens
MARSHAL ,................."...J W. Stephens,
city Attorney ......... zee. .... J. G.. Persol.
city Clerk ................. Geo. W. Tompkins.
city Treasurer. .......,.......... III L. Linn.
CoIlector ........... ........ zee. ~. +. Fish.
Assessor ,....... A X Rutlndge
street Commissioner ....... .......J. S. Jarman,
ALDERMEN: First Ward-J. s. Scott, J II.
Grady;
Second ward-W. w. Handlcy, ]. w. Bell.
Third Ward-A. Boulware, u. ID. Nelson
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
FOR CALIFORNIA TOURISTS.


The Burlington Route has
weekly tourist sleeper eXcur-
sions, personally conducted 10y
4 Burlington Route Agent
every Wednesday from 81
Louis, and Thursday from Kan
sas City and ST. Joseph to Los
Angeles and San Francisco.
The route is via Denver, Scenic
Colorado, Salt Lake City with
SO per cent. sunshine through
out the year, Ask Ticket
Agent or write.
l.. w. WAKELEY,
General Passenger Agent.
st, Louis, Mo,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
Court Directory.
MONROE COUNTY.

MONROE COUNTY.
Circuit court-Meets at Paris third Monday
in April and fourth Monday in October.
Probate Court Regular terms 1T Paris, second
Mondays in February, May, August and
November.
MARION COUNTY.
Circuit Court-Mcets at Palmyra, second
Monday in February and first Monday in
September.
Hannibal Court of Rommon Pleas-Meet
second Monday in January first Monday In
May aud third Monday in September.
RAILS COUNTY,
Circuit Court-Meets at New London, third
Mondays in March and August
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
CAPTAIN O. NJ. Carter, Z

Captain o. M. Carter, U. S.
A., has been convicted by a
court martial of emoezzling i'm
mense sums of money. The in
vestigatiou began in July 1897,
but he still has the money, his
rank and pay as captain and
his liberty, Who is behind
him? Who is holding him up?
Why don't Mckinley and Alger
sign the papers, are vital ques'
tons.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-03-23
DR. w. 3. A. McNUTT

Pays special attention to
diseases OF women and
children.
Office over B. o. Woods Drug Store,
Telephone Residence No. 20. Tel.
ephone at Woods Drug Store No. 50.
Residence 3 Blocks west of +. & NJ.
Bank. ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21
A QUEER FINDING.
Said Court of Cessation VIII Find
Dreyfus Probably Guilty But That
He Should He Released.


Paris. Jan. 16.-The Matin and the
Gaulois say they understand that the
inquiry of the court of cessation into,
the Dreyfus case is on the point Of ter-i
minating. and that the court will prob
ably report that acts of treason actual
ly occurred, but that sufficient proc:
of the guilt of Dreyfus does net ex-
list and that his sentence. therefore, is
quashed. The papers add that there
will be a fresh couir-martial. Drey-
fus, it appears, was informed Of the
revision proceedings some time ago.
but he is under the impression that they
are due to the initiative If the general
staff, and in his letter the prisoner
thanks Gen. Boisdoffre. The former
chief of the general staff. aud his COM
rades of the army for the action taken.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21
America Not Looked For.

Nobody wanted 10 discover America.
They wanted to reach India by sea, to
reach Cathay. or China. and Cipango; a
fabulous island of fabulous wealth,
whose image seems to have been
formed, partly from Plato's legend of
the Island Atlantis, partly, perhaps.
from rumors of Japan brought over
land. from mouth to mouth, by oriental
traders. who had never been further
than China, and, since the adventure of
Marco Polo, never so far. Mr.. Fiske's
admirable book. 1.-The Discovery of
America" and the old maps which he
reproduces in it, show that Columbus
and Amerigo Vespucci both died with
out a suspicion that they had discov-
cred America. They, and others after
them for years. practically omitted the
extent of the Pacific from their con-
ception of the globe, even as they con-
tracted the extent of Asia eastward.
Where they did, as matter of fact, find
America, they expected to find China,
and. in the South sea. the great island,
Cipango. They are always searching
for Cipango, the court of the Great
Khan, or the Land of Ophir-Fortnigh
IL Review. ~
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21
TOO MUCH OF A BAD THING.
She Thought They Had Gone o"t 10
See n Man Several Times
Too often.
II bannened not so very long ago.

1t happened not so very long ago.
Three girls had come to the theater
together, and they, with the usual fem
mine impedimenta of coats and hats
and opera glasses, quite filled up the
three end seats near the middle aisle.
Beyond them sat three men. who had
also come to the theater together.
They arrived late. after the curtain
had gone up, in fact, and the girls had
to gather up hats, programmes and all,
aand rise TO let the trio file past them.
That was all right. Not one word was
said. and both parties settled quietly
down TO enjoy the play.
But at the end of the first act the
men wanted to go out. There were
one or two smothered groans this time,
as the clumsy masculine feet tramped
to and fro across the skirts and toes OF
their neighbors, but the groans were
smothered. and everything looked as
merry rs could be.
But no sooner had the curtain
dropped OH the second act than once
more the three arose. grabbed their
hats, and signified that they wished
to depart again. This time the girls
looked wrathy But never word said
they. They rose in stolid silence. Even
when n dainty bit of crimson velvet
headgear was knocked to the floor by
switching coattail and kicked three
seats away, not protest passed their
lips.
Back came the men, and for the fifth
time did the long-suffering women
folks grip their possessions and arise.
This must surely be the last time
murmured the young chaperone. Ugh!
just smell them! They certainly must
know they can't drink any more with
cut getting drunk. and as to cigars,
why don't they buy better ones!"
But the hope was false. The curtain
went down on the third act at exactly
the same moment that the three men
arose from their seats.
To their surprise the girls sat still.
"Will you please let ms pass" asked
the foremost man of the one nearest
him. 1t happened to be the ehaperone,
and with all the dignity of her two
months old wedding ring, she gazed
blankly up at him.
"Pass?" she murmured, sweetly;
"why. / thought we had let you pass
five times already. We're very tired.
Don't you think you could use some
body else to climb over?"
The man looked at his comrades. and,
as if moved by springs, the three sat
down.
And what is more. they stayed there.
The other two girls patted the plucky
one on the head and presented her
with box of candy next day. and after
the play was over three women of diff
ferent parties in the neighborhood of
those seats leaned over and thanked
her for what she had done.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21
Fourth Infantry Leaves.

Chicago, Jan. l6.-The Fourth regular
infantry, recruited up to its full
strength of over 1900 men, in command
Of Col. Robert Fl. Hall, left Fort Sheri-
dan Sunday on its journey to the Phil
ippines. where the regiment has been
ordered for service. Hundreds Of peo-
pie gathered at the station at the fort,
where the regiment has been stationed
for so long, and many affecting scenes
were witnessed between the blue-clad
men and wives and sweethearts. At
New York the regiment will embark on
the transport General Grant for the
trip to Manila via the Suex canal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21

State House OF Correction and Reforma-
tory-Goodell. Mcleod. Kingott. Reed CIV.
A.. Soper
State Library-McCalium. Crosby. Soul
ly. Soper.
State Prison = Caldwell. Fleischhauer'
Chandler.
State Public School-Bryan. Keep. Col
by Murdoch. Foster
Supplies and Expenditures = Mckay
Weter. Shisler.
Towns and Counties-Whitney. Honmeis-
ter, Kingott, Bryon. Burdick.
observation-disclosures Gray, Carton.
Crosby. Moore.
Upper Peninsula Asylum for Insane-Van
Camp. Phillips. Doyle. Gillette. Hail
Village Corporations-Reed Geo. WD.
Bryan. Stumphenhausen. Lahamboy. Reed
CIV. A..
Ways and Means-Lusk. Dudley. Moore.
Stewart. Lafamboy. Mason. Browneii.
Weir Hall.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21
Where He RennIrcd IL.

When Illicit distilling was common in
the Highlands there was an old man
who went about the country repairing
whisky pots. The gauger met him one
day and, surinising that he had been do
ing repairs at no great distance, asked
what he would take to inform him (the
gauger) where he repaired the last
whisky pot. Och" said the old man,
she'll shust TAX hauf Groom"
"Done!" retorted the gauger, here is
your money, but be careful to tell me
correctly" Och, she'll no. tell the gen
tleman a lee." Getting the money, the
old man quietly remarked: II shust
mended the last whisky pot where the
hole was."-London Spare Moments.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21

In the treasure room Of the mahara-
jah of Barnda is said to repose carpet
which cost close upon $1,000,000. 1t Is
only ten by six feet in size, but is woven
from strings of pure pearls, with center
and corner circles of diamonds. 1t re-
quired three years to manufacture this
jewel of carpet, which was intended
as n gift to beautiful Mohammedan
belle.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1899-01-21

There were 46s marriage licenses is
sued in Lenawee county in 1898, just one
less than in the preceding year.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-13
BUDGET FROM BRENNAN
Hermann llndemann, Aged Sixty, Choked
Himself 10 Death.
STARTED FOR KLoyDIKE, WENT TO MANILA
from the Philippincs-very Few
Men Enlfsting-LocalN Notes.

Brennan, Texas. August 12.-This morn
ing on VIM. Rodenbecks place at Pleasant
Hill, 1--WE miles south OF town, the re-
mains of Hermann Lindemann were found
suspended.
1t was about 8 o'clock when anxious
relatives who had been searching for
some hours came upon the lifeless form.
The body was in a crouching position,
the hands and feet touching the ground.
The rope that had slowly. but surely shut
off the breath OF life was not more than
three feet long. 1t was a piece OF ord
mary cotton pillow line. One end had been
knotted around a small post. The other,
doubled into a loop, had passed around
the neck Of the suicide. The distance
from where the rope was tied around the
post to the ground was not more than
three feet, and in order to accomplish his
purpose 1t was necessary for the self
murderer to stGsp almost to a sitting pos
ture. 1t was in this attitude that the
searchers found him.
Hermann Lindemann. the dead man. was
about 60 years old. and has resided in this
section for the past twenty-seven years.
He leaves wife and two children. The
latter are Mrs. VIM. LANCE and Mrs. Otto
Southoff both residents of Prairie Hill.
On Friday afternoon, few hours be-
fore his suicide, Llndemann was in Bren-
ham. He was In his usual good spirits
laughing and Joking with friends.
There is absolutely no known cause for
the tragedy.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-13
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CBAPPELL HILL ITEMS.
Entertainment Given by the Mem
bcrs Of the Epworth League.

Chappell Hill, Texas. August 10.--Last
night at the handsome residence OF Mr.
Owen y. Cooke, a most recherche and
enjoyable programme was rendered by
the Epworth League, which fairly captured
the very large attendance present The
leading feature of the programme was a
dialogue" rendered by Miss Elose, Mer-
GER. Miss Eta Brandt and MIR. Charlie
Cooke. The posing, diction and delivery
were all excellent and brought out a
hearty encore at the conclusion of the
piece. Music in song and instrument also
added greatly to the attractiveness of the
occasion Mandolin, piano and violin were
all touched up by artists, proficient and
skilled IN the art of productions of the
most difficult character were executed with
brillioncy and ease. Mr.. Owen Cooke is
an amateur on the violin. but one would
believe him to pupil OF the famous Ole
Bule. His touch Is exquisite, creating a
Utilization of the nerves full OF agreeable
and delightful sensations.
These socials OF the League are becom-
/ ing quite a feature in Chappell Hin So
cicty and n pleasant diversion from the
monotony and dizziness that usually pro-
vail at this season OF the year.
Business in all lines OF trade is hecom-
ing quite active. Our two fine gins are
kept busy from morning to night rolling
out cotton and on every road wagons load
ed with cotton can daily be seen bringing
ii to market. Several cotton and cotton
seed buyers are already on hand and en-
tering into lively competition in taking
all that comes in. Altogether the outlook
for good fall and winter business is very
encouraging, especially after the great set
back accustomed by the recent overflow.
The appointment by Governor Savers
of Mr. j. p Buchanan to the office OF dis
tF.g
W. Z. Maynard. meets the hearty approval
of all citizens of Chappell Hill. No man
living in Washington county has more
DEVOTED friends or possesses greater pop
ularlty than Mex and the ability with
which he filled the office of county nttor-
ney is sufficient guarantee for the man
ner in which he will handle all business
coming before him as district attorney.
He is able, honest and true. and has the
confidence OF all who know him.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-13

lott, Holland; Gus Leatherman. Tesl Bird
Donohoe w. E. Matthews and family,
Temple; ]. H. Allen and wife. Mrs.
Gresham. Goldthwaite; Miss Halle Lev.
erett, Atherton: Miss Angie Huddle, Paris;
Miss Lois Cook Miss Eva Cook. James
Cook, Carter Dalton, Burnett f. G.. Whit
mire, Lameta; Eber Campbell, Charley
Vance, Taylor: Mrs. Handley, San Angus
tine Fla; Miss Leila Mcclellan. Coleman
Mrs. w. E. Eskridge, Miss Ruby Harry,
Ballinger; Lee Walker, Leander; C. A.
Vance. Lexington, Ky; Ed Reynolds and
family Killeen; Mrs. e. A. Burns, Miss
Lillian Burns, Giddings.
Josie Phillips and w NJ Rogers, Nc
Gregor; Louise C1ckrell. Denton; Miss
Claudia Holland, Miss Verda Kelley, Mid
lothian; A. C. Murray, Caldwell, G. N.
karnes, Gatesville; j. F. Hargrove, Vie
McLemore, H. c. C,lliar, ;.l..z;c'; G.
Campbell C. A. Meier, z G. Wyman,
Will Pool, H. D. Monroe, Mrs. ". =. Se1y.
Cameron; E. T. johnson, Mrs a. T. Lam
ders. Gravis; Oscar Irwin. Clarence Craw-
ford, Georgetown; II. Il. SCARBOROUGH
Greenville; Charles Rose, G. w Witt,
Vivian Haley. Laura Hem n Jack TanK-
ersly. Gatesville; B. F. CASTOR, Crowfield;
j. X Lee, Miss Alice Lee, Miss Susie Lee,
Temple; T. ]. Heslip, Miss He sip, Cald
we'll
There have been between thee hundred
and six hundred visitors canpei at he
springs here all of the summer. and the
boarding houses are we'll filled.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-13
TEMPLE TOPICS.
Improved Postal Facilities to De Put
In Operation soon.

In Operation soon.
Temple. Texas, August 11.--Through the
efforts OF the Temple postmaster. Mr.. T.
j. Darlington. what is known as the night
service has been resumed In Temple. Dur
Ing the busy season last year the Temple
post0filce had on a night man so that
mail deposited at any hour or mails COM
ing in AT any hour of the day or night
were worked and put in their proper ~
tinat!uns. AT the close of the busy season
this night service was discontinued. Az
ter August 10 the general delivery window
will be open until $3.50 p NJ. instead of Q
O'Clock, as at present, while the stamp
and registry window will he open all
night This arrangement will be OF par-
ticuar benefit TO the travelling public
and at the same time enables the late
working cotton man or banker TO get OF
his mail at any hour
There was an O'Clock breakfast yes.er-
day morning rendered visiting young ladies
by the members of the Cooking club and
which proved a most enjoyable occasion.
The spacious dining room of Misses Nettie
ana Willie Goooh was the scene, with
Misses Irwin OF Georgetown. Lindsey OF
Hiiisboro, Norwood of Navasota and Mrs.
Il. 7. Crawford as guests together with
the members OF the Cooking club Can
taloupe, shredded wheat biscuits, chicken.
potato chips, eggs on toast, sliced toma
toes with mayunnaise dressing iced ten
wafiies and maple syrup was the menu.
Mr.. III. ii. Swink and family, who have
been for a months outing at Lampasas.
returned home TO business today.