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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Cuban private soldiers are accepting
the money offered by the United States
in spite of the efforts of officers tC
prevent it. They also willingly deliver
up their arms, which is hard blow tC
mischief making leaders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

A calamity organ says too many
raw recruits" are going forward to
Manila, The volunteer army under
Otis was composed entirely of raw re-
cruits less than year ago, but it
stood up to all the work that came
along in American fashion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

A steady stream of re-enforcements
arriving at Manila is not without a
strong moral effect on the Tagals.
They can see for themselves that the
purpose Of the United States is unal-
tprable
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

uGen. Lawton says the country tray
ersed by his expedition sis grandly
beautiful and fertile" When peace
fnl industry gets chance the Philip
pines will soon reach high degree Of
prosperity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Hundreds OF millions were spent by
the United States in carrying on the
recent war and not a dollar is known
to have been stolen. The people have
another reason for approaching the
present administration
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

The milk trust in New York has
gone to pieces through failure to
agree. Trusts have their ups and
downs like other human institutions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

1t will be noticed that wheat and
other commodities continue to be OBJ
livious Of the silver question. The
missing link between silver and prices
ought to settle the old ratio humbug.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Nearly every republican county con
vcntion in Ohio passed a resolution
denouncing trusts. Republican planks
on this subject mean something.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Building the Chicago platform a
little higher will never make itaccept-
able. Its foundation is bad and the
cracks show that it must come down.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

If the democrats were not in doubt
about reatlirming silver they would
not be 50 violent in protesting that
they will never omit it under any con-
ceivable circumstances.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Uncle Sans military ferry across
the Pacific IS making frequent and
regular trips, and if Otis needs more
men he has but to say the word.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Entered at the Post Office at Grand Rapids
Wisconsin, as second class mail matter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
in AND ABOUT ARPlN.

are employed by the Arpin Lumber Company
1t is located about 10 miles from Grand Rapids
on the Marshfield and Southeastern Railroad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
WOOD COUNTY REPORTER

A. [. FONTAiNE, Editor and Proprietor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08

Thursday. June 8, 1899.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-08
NEKOOSA.

Is village of eight hundred people situated
on the west bank of the Wisconsin river about
eight miles south of the twin cities Of Grand
Rapids and Centralia in Wood county. II is on
the C.. NJ. & ST. P. Ry running north from New
Lisbon to Tomahawk The Nekoosa Paper COM
pany, have their Pulp, Paper and Sulphite
plant located here and its a thriving institu-
tion aud promising village
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16

nurse. who was the only white woman
aboard. came up on the ship.
The steamship Porto In Plata will sail
from this port tomorrow morning for
Manila with 1900 tons Of coal for Admiral
DeWey's fleet. The vessel arrived here
last Saturday ana yesterday the work of
putting the fuel aboard was commenced.
At the present time there are
vessels anchored In the stream for
coal whose aggregate tonnage is
5000. This IS unusually heavy. and
the coal-piers are kept busy day and
night. In addition to this number Of yes
sells. tramp ships come I'm daily for coal.
and they must be given preference owing
to the necessity of getting them away as
soon as possible.
There is little hope here that the New
England Newspaper League will come
here. although the Business-Men's Asso-
citation has not communicated with it
since it left Richmond. If the visitors
want 10 see the sights I'm this section
they will have suitable escort, and an ele-
CANT banquet Of fifty covers will be given
them at Hotel Warwick Saturday after
noon. The businessmen will do every
thing in their power to make the stay of
the journalists pleasant should they
come but no proposition looking 10 the
payment of $3.50 page for advertising in
Il souvenir edition will be paid.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
Personals and Briefs.

Hon F. Wlthrow, of Bath. is at
Fords
The committees on Water ana Drouhu'
and Buildings meet to-day
NJ John r. Ewing has returned from
q business trip 10 New YORK
Major. Provence Mccormick or Clarke
.o,,,ty e. visiting Or. Edward McGuire.
r,,d,,o Edmund Waddll was sick at ms
49, yesterday. and did not hold court
rho renort that Lakeside Park Is 10
no cold as an Investment is oInclaiiy "0
MED.
,,. Jefferson Davis. Treasurer OF BUCK
fn~bam and Treasurer Diliard' OF SVV'
sylvania, are in the city
There will be an important meeting OF
uolv Trinity Chapter, No. 49, b lr..i,..
hood Of ST. Andrew, at 8 O'CLOCK to-"'s''
in the chapel
a, account Of the inclemency OF me
Thor there was no meeting OF me
Ercigbt and steamship Clerks Associa-
ton Tuesday night.
Mr. + Bruce Chesterman. sr., who mas
been sick for week or more % ~ 49,,
recovering and his physician expects MN
10 be out I'm a few days.
Among the guests at the jefferson Tues,
1a,, we're Bishop A. NJ. Randolph ana
Mr. E. 81. John, vice-president ana gene
raj manager OF the seaboard Airline
The United states Circuit Court Of APP
peaIs viii convene on March SJth 30 ne"
cases will be heard, the meeting beihs
Tor a conference on cases already argued
before the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
The observation-disclosures.

"The Sculptor's Dream" given i'm the
lecturc-room of Park-Place church I'm the
five days festival. was greatly enjoyed.
Tonight a still greater treat IS in store
for those who attend. The Chrome
thanatoletron which was presented Mon
day night and greatly delighted those
present. will be repeated. It is worth
seeing twice and more, and .one has
missed a great deal who has not seen IL
at all.
These popular young ladies complete
the cast: Genius Of Nineteenth Century,
Miss Clara Becker; Sarah, Miss Louise
Turner; Pharaoh's Daughter, Miss
Blanche Jones; CCrnelia. the Roman Ma
iron, Miss Mamie Green; Cleopatra, Miss
Rosa Phillips; queen Elizabeth, Miss
Mary Field; Mother Bickerchick, Miss
Susie Prlddy; Cecilia. Miss Agnes Kelly;
Agnesi. Of Bologna, Miss Maude Wilkin-
son; Hypatia. Miss Bessie Lee: Pocahon-
tas. Miss Minnie Jones: Joan Of Arc. Miss
Sallie Jones: Sappho. Miss Shelly; Martha
Washington. Miss Glass; Priscilla, Miss
Mamie Wharton; Inyentress, Miss Edna
BlantOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
HAS ENGAGED OFFICES HERE.
Mr.. Martin VIII he Here some Time
Notes of the Contest.

Senator Thomas S. Martin has engaged
offices in this city, and will be here per-
manentIy for some time at least. Sena-
tor Martin is taking no chances on being
returned 10 the Senate. lie is making
everything possible absolutely certain.
Every day and night he is visited by
friends, with whom he discusses the sit
uaton.
Colonel Joseph Button. Clerk Of the
State Senate and secretary of the Demo-
cratic state Committee. arrived here from
his home. in Appomattox, yesterday, and
spent some time with Mr.. Martin. The
two are especial friends.
Mr.. Martin and his friends are con-
WINGED that he viii be reelected IL IS a
fact that so far he has only one oppo-
nent the Hon. Walton Moore, of Fairfax
county. Mr.. Martins organization Is very
fine. The extent Of Mr.. MOOre'S Organi-
cation is not known.
Governor Tyler has said he IS not a
candidate. Attorney-Gcneral Montague
says ne will not enter the race, assigning
as reasons therefor his youth and his de-
sire 10 devote himself TO his profession or
public offices I'm the line Of his profession.
However, there is a persistent belief that
Mr.. Montague will be quite willing TO
make an effort to succeed Governor Tyler
Hon. John Goode. Of Bedford City, has
a number of friends I'm Richmond who
express a desire 10 see him I'm the Senate.
Mr. Goode was at one time very promi-
nent in politics in Virginia, being a mem
Der of the Virginia delegation in Con-
gress. and during the first term OF Mr.
Cleveland. solicitor general Of the Trea-
sury Department. In latter years he has
devoted himself very closely to the prac-
tice Of the law lie is an orator and de-
batter Of great power. and man Of most
upright character as well as OF the broad
est culture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16

OF an the attractions that St.-Patrick's
Day viii offer none will exceed IN brill
lance or interest the benefit entertain
ment to be given at the Young Mems
christian Association Hall tomorrow
evening for the benefit Of Richmond COL
lege Athletic Association. 1t will be novel
i'm some of its features and artistic i'm all.
The Idle Reporter Miss Florence Dillard,
and Miss Nancy Brooks constitute trio
Of stars Of which Richmond has every
reason to feel proud. They will he sup
ported on this occasion by Mr.. Hadd0n
watkins. the silver tenor Of the Old Do
mlnion. and the Glee club Of Richmond
Collega. which is composed Of twelve
members.
A distinct novelty will be the introduce
ton of the graph0phone grand, the long
looked-for talking-machine. Records Of
the latest. best. and most popular music
have been secured by Mr.. Walter ID.
Moses for this concert
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
Nrsr Mr. so. grSE~'
WATSON-REYNOLDs.
A Pretty Wedding In Bedfor"

tOunt!.
BEDFORD CITY. March 5.-Cspecial)-
At Laurcl-Grove church. near Peaksville,
about eight miles distant. Miss Burnse
Estelle Reynolds. daughter Of Rev. ana
Mrs. ]. Mac Reynolds. OF the Presbyts-
rlan church. was united IN marriage To
Mr.. Irving Watson, a popular young busl-
ness-man OF Bedford city az o'clock
this afternoon, I'm the presence OF tho
friends and relatives yf the families. Tho
church had been very tastefully deco
rated for The occasion. and presented
very attractive appearance.
The bride, who Is only 10. was very
charming i'm n costume OF cream CASH
mere. with lace trimmings. and carried
large cluster OF Roman hyacinths. whose
snowy bells received additional purity
from the contrast OF their dark green
foliage The first attendants We're Miss
Lou Watson, sister Of the groom IN y
pretty gown Of white organdie. with Mr..
Percy Reynolds. brother Of the bride, Tho
other attendants were Miss Rosetta Wat
son, in cream organdie. and Mr.. Gilbert
Key. and Miss Lilly Watson. In cream
cashmere with Mr.. Charles Ayres
The ceremony was impressvcly per-
formed by the father Of the bride. who Is
pastor OF the church. assisted by Rev.
II. II. Halves, ID. d.. of Bedford city.
At the conclusion of the ceremony tho
bridal party drove 10 the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. William +. Watson, the parents
of the groom, at this place. where. I'm tho
evening. Il reception was held and de-
licious supper was served. with cordial
hospitality 20 the guests The rooms vero
adorned with profusion OF golden jon
quils. while bowls OF blue vlolets, ar
ranged with their own leaves. breathed
a delicate perfume upon the air
Mr. and Mrs. Watson Will reside here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
Ujiou Last Night.

fairly large audience enjoyed the per-
formance at the Biiou last night ana
The favorites scored the usual hits. while
tbs otbe,s received their share of the APP
plause. The Toledo brothers and n
Zelle and Vernon. the former IN con-
fortion not and the latter on the triple
hairs are very clever in their line, and
..Tbe little Alabama Rosebud Miss
Nona continues To win the hearts OF her
audience There win be the usual matt
nee to-day and tomorrow me Bilou WIN
fornnances both i'm the afternoon and eve
ring and if there is not little green
nbn7it The house then Manager Wells
hasn't The heart and proper spirit people
rive him credit for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
News of the city Courts.

Edward Hicks. who broke into the
store of W. \. Carter and stole a guam
titv of cigarettes and chewing-gum' was
tried i'm the Hastings Court yesterday
and was acquitted by the jury at the re-
ouest Of commonwealth -Attorney Rich
ardson on account Of his youth.
James Bullock was given three years
for shooting John Thomas with shot
gum
In the Law and Equity Court Judg-
ments were rendered in the following
cases.
The Moore Lime Company against NJ
W. Cutshan: Warner Moore Il co. against
w. Ii. Beveridge. Jr.. S53.53.
]. p. carr qualified TO practice law IN
this court.
The clerk of the Hastings Court issued
a ,n,rriaee-license 10 Mr.. +. Withers
Sydnor. a wen-known book-keeper. and
Miss Imogene j. Myers. daughter or MT.
and Mrs. William II. Myers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
enss oNE~ sag, T. TSEsne

with palms and white flowers. The we'd
ding WAS a green and white one, ana
green and white shaded lamps glowed
everywhere.
Mr. and Mrs. Sydnor LETT last night for
an extended northern tour. on their re-
turn they will be at home TO their friends
at 81 east Leigh street.
Mrs Sydnor Is the daughter OF Mrs.
Martha McRorie Myers, and The late
W. W. Myers, whose gallant record as
Confederate soldier is deservedly honored'
She is a particularly charming girl Mr.
Sydnor is a native Of Petersburg, where
he served two terms as Deputy cry Irea-
surer. He has been residing In this city
for the mast few years and IS now assoc
ciatad with the $ G.. Webb Chemical
COMPANY. He has won an enviable place
in the community, and his popularity Is
NOT less than that of his tlancee. OWING
TO Il recent bereavement in the famlles
of the contracting parties the Wedulhs
was an extremely quiet one, ana the IN
vitations were restricted TO most intimate
friends and relatives Many handsome
and beautiful present were received.
DR.. Richard Heath Dabney will deliver
his lecture on John Randolph of Roanoke
Tonight at the Hall of the House OF peie-
gates. Governor Tyler will introduce inns
well-known lecturer, who will undoubtedly
be welcomed by a large and enthusiastic
audience.
Owing to the inclemency Of the weather
yesterday afternoon, there was no meet,
ing Of the George Washington Memorial
Association.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
THE RENAIssANCE OF ART.
Miss Dora Duty Jones Lectures at
Jefrerson-Prof. Dabney To-NiSht'

Miss Dora Duty Jones delivered the hrst
of a series Of lectures on the "Renais-
sance of Art I'm England last night at
the jefferson Hotel 10 very appreciatlVe
audience.
This lecture was to have been given
under the special patronage or MIS-
Caskie Cabell and Miss Jones referred
with mucn feeling and regret to her en-
forced absence.
the Pre-Raphlelites ard their work, the
lecture being illustrated with stereopu-
con reproductions of the most celebrated
pictures Of that school.
The founders of this school took Tor
their motto Mature, Selecting Nothing
Rejecting Nothing. and Scornng NO
thing" This motto was in direct oppo-
sitfon 10 art I'm England al that time,
ana the powerful pictures Of the Pre-
ronhaelites were considered joke. The
Pre-Raphae had no scOrn or Raphael.
Watts studied in the school OF Phldias
and went TO school 10 himself ana STUDIED
the Elgin marbles, ana Kossetu "a9
the founder of the British School or Art.
lie was an Italian by blood ana mystic
by nature. %
Miret ended by being the president or
the ROYAL Academy Although this was
considered to be a triumph for the Pre-
ponhaelites. the struggle for truth earlier
bv the young originators OF the
movement was nobier.
Nanv masterpieces were shown, among
which were the Light of the World, the
Hueuenot Lovers, the Shadow Of the
cross. Christ in the Temple, and many
others.
Mr. Ernest Withers sydnor and Miss
Imogene Lee Myers were married yes
terday at $50 o'clock, Rev. Ut. W. v
Tudor officiating.
The bride was dressed In lovely gown
~ white organize over white taneta ana
carried brides roses. Her maid Oh honOr
was her sister. Miss Kate Davis Myers
| Who also wore white organdie over SILK
and carried white roses.
The best man was Mr.. william MeR.
Myers. brother Of the bride. ana tpe
ushers were Messrs. Joseph Coghan, r.
~ Davie John Withers Myers, and J. Is.
| POndexter.
The house was artlstcally decorated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
NEWPORT NEWS.
Arrival of COIOred Troops-Nill Not
Advertise.

--AIORT NEWS Va. March H.
r0oaI) The Eighth Illinois Regiment
N.ufod volunteer infantry. Colonel j.
MARSHALL. arrived here at noon to-day
Santiago ou the United states trans
eaQgHiok. formerly the Chester. As
ls tne ship came 10 Stop in the
r lighter was sent out from the
HtA large supply Of light ogercoais
'' troops who are clothed in light
swear and thin uniforms
NOT probable that the regiment
goes 90 Chicago will get away be-
morrow afternoon. The Chcsa-
and Ohio railroad VIII run the
olt on train mala uD Of three
As soon as they disembark the
niIl be- marched 20 the train and
tt'n places IN the cars. This step was
'dercd advisable IN order 10 prevent
l.crs from mingling with the pCo-
n. their own race in The smallpox
Zen sections Of the city ana county.
ian Manning. TWoniy-thirl United
n'a Infantry, and Captain AlCridg
'A lmmuncs both on luri0u6h, Lieu
amt Bishop. Of the Twenty-third Mlch-
'e~A' mustered out. and KcG-Cross
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16

One of the most eminent and skillfui
specialists in the United States IS the au
thor of q great home medical WORK that
every woman, whether young or old, snoulu
read. That physician Is DR.. X. V. fleiee,
for thirty years chief consulting physician
10 the Invalids Hotel and Surgical lnsu-
tute, At Buffalo. ~ Y. This Is one Oh tn I
greatest medical institutions III the w9iiu'
In his capacity as head Of this insii'u'ioh,
DR. Pierce is surrounded by a stan OF nealiy
a score Of able physicians. WIN 'he a.
sistauce Of this staff Of physicians, during
the past thirty wears. DR.. Pierce mas PIE
ecribed for many thousands of ailing WON
en- His Common Sense Medicai hu-
y;sern contains 1908 pages and over SO
;IIretrat;ons II contains several chapters
feyo,cd 10 the treatment of diseases peCu-
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sent free OH receipt OF p on ,,r" D;sna,'
TO cover mailing, by the "oi'@ "
sarv Medical Association, nunA'o' ~
French cloth binding 81 stamps. =. Ill
Every woman should ieau ~ s,- -
about medicine that cures all ulsoiuei9
aud irregularities from which women sui.
Ter This medicine is Dr. Pierce > rA'I ,l,i
prcscription. II acts directly on lhe u.ii,
est. nrgaus concerned in wiiehoou anu
uotherhood. 1t makes them s'ioig'
healthy and vigorous. II allays innainiiia
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dro;,s and soothcs pain. II Is me great
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
WINCHESTER.
Sale Of n Observation-Disclosures Con-
ence-HIarriage.

cnce-HIarriage.
WINCHESTER. Va, March 15.-(Spe-
c 1.-THE Winchester and Potomac rail-
r.l was yesterday sold to Messrs. Speyer
l.rs. Of New York, who repre-
t.e Baltimore and Ohio railroad
...U.al. The sale was effected through
John VI. CoWan and oscar G.
r receivers for the Baltimore and
~nc latter company viii operate
rl after April l. 1899, the date of
transfer of the stock. The price
.I for the stock was $3.50 per
~ 0r lD per cent. above par The
WAS operated 10y the Baltimore ana
.0 under nincty-nine year lease, anu
upon IT'S stock : - per cent. dlNl-
until the Baltimore and Ohio went
. t. hands of receivers, since when
....t. .ls have been paid and the stock
r.. lcally yalueless. The Winches-
fr ..I Potomac own no rolling stock,
Hl. thirly-hvc miles of road. Inc
more and Ohio expect TO regain con-
-I .r the Southern railroad between
.lrg junction and Harrisonburg and
...rt Of their failure 10 do so will build
.ilel road.
. siXty-ninth session Of the Virginia
.rI Conference. United Brethren in
''f met here TINS AFTERNOON ana OF
bishop T.. Il. Kephart j. D.,
- . of Baltimore. is the presiding
Tonight the United Brethren
W.s crowded 10 hear an address
me TO the visiting clergy and
delivered by Mayor John d.
at the reception rendered them.
.phart: Rev. DR. S. a. Cox, or
lck-Street Methodist Episcopal
and Rev. Dr. $. ID. SHELTON, or
. Brethren church, also spoke.
nee win be i'm session until
xt.
Broadway Rouss will erect
in Mount Hebron Cemetery
maus0leum 90 cost $oyp. p.
modelled after Grants tomb.
Drive. New York, and VIII
most costly memorial I'm The Soutn.
Waiter Cameron and Miss Maggie p.
Well-known young COUPE Oh
.ny. We're married al the residence
de.s parents. M stephens Oliy'
at O'Clock. hy Rcv. j. G. thrash
.I'.r "a reception and wedding sup
W couple lcft ON an extended we'd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-16
Funeral Of Mrs. I. j. Hawkes..

The funeral of Mrs. Hawkes. wue oil
DIR. l. ]. Hawkes.. was held sunday ar
ternoon at the beautiful home OF Ut,
Hawkes.. in East Richmond. Rey. George
70. Wise. of the Friends church. conduct
ed the services with the most 'ouc ,.,nns
we're opencd By the singing of the De.
ceased's favorlte hymn, Jesus, Lover %
NV sonl" The pastor then sang a SOLO,
walking Down the valley one by one :,
After reading selections and prayer nc
most tenderly spoke Of the dead, att,r
which little Marguerite Davies one o..
the deceased's child frcnus' s"hs r ~. u,
natbeticalIv. "The Christians Goodnight
Tbore we're not many dry eyes, for each
heart throbbcd with heartfelt sympathy.
a tender love and reverence peryade,dl me ne
whole scene, and crowded assembly S oi
well-known people spoke plainly Oh Tue
high esteem felt for the departed