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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
Tax on Mixed Flour

Washington, Feb S.-The records OF
the internal revenue bursau show that
the total receipts from the tax OF mixed
-four since August II, 1898, when the
law went into effect, have been S5,1SS.
The expense of collecting this amount
has been SIS. $50. The receipts from this
source during December, 1898. were S417
and the cost of collection s3,Ss9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
Course of the Paris Treaty.

Washington, Feb. s.-The president
yesterday finally advised the state de-
partment OF the ratification Of the Paris
treaty Secretary Hay Immediately
notified the French ambassador. who IS
vet representing Spain in this country.
There Is nothing now TO do but TO
await the action Of the Spanish gov
eminent. The cortes mus: ratify the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08

Estate OF Eve McIfu-tT, q. deceased
Tine undersigned having beer appointed tx-
ecutOr Of the last " 81 and TEST .i!ntL- of Eve
McKiust-y. late Of the county OF Rock Island,
state OF Illinois decreased hereby gives notice
that ne s. ID appt ar before the county court OF
Rocl. Island county. at tbc county court room
IN the city of E0cE I-lLnd. At the April
term. the first Monday in April next.
at which time All persons having claims
against said estate are notified and qucsted
to attend for the purpose Of having the same
adjusted All person. Indebted 70 said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment TO
the undersigned.
Dated this san day OF February, a ID. 1899.
JOHN W WEI n. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
Farmer Burned to Death.

Colfax, Wis, Feb. S.-An old farmer
by the name of Stirey. living alone nine
miles north of here, was burned to
death in his house Monday. The cause
of the fire is unknown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
Stallion sells for s1o.nnn.

Lexington, Ky, Feb. S.-OakIard Ba-
ron (2:0914), trOtting stallion. sold for
S10,0 Gee to Mrs. Warren StOner, of Mount
terday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08

trcat- - did .he United states senate.
II assemblies this month and il is not
there viii be much Delay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
Gold Pen Factory Burned.

Cincinnati. Feb. S.-John Hollands
sold pen factory was burned last night
Loss, $50 600: insurance, 81, 600
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
LUCE III HER UEATa.
Occurring When 1t Did 1t Probably Avert
ed u Holocaust.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. S.-Advices from
the Orient state that the death of the
japanese princess. Sardanomlya, prob
ably saved the lives of hundreds OF
theatre-EoeTs at Osaka, Japan. The
death in the royal household was an
rounced. when the show at the IEabuki
theatre was about half through, and an
immense audience Slowly flied out.
They were hardly clear of the build
iu- when flames broke out in the third
story and soon reduced the building 10
ashes. A strong wind was blowing at
the time, and the firlmen could not stop
the flames. y number of them Were
seriously injured in their efforts. The
theatre was one of the finest building.j
in Osaka.
Illinois Legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
Feb. o to II Inclusive.
RETURN LIMIT FEB. rs, 80.
Executors Notice.
r. STOCKHOUSE,
Gen. Pas'gr. 4 ct.

Executors Notice.
Estate OF Emma Johnson, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed ex-
ecutOr of the estate Of the last viii and
testament OF Emma Johnson late OF the
county OF Rock island. state of Illinois.
deceased. hereby gives notice that he VIII
appear before the county court OF ROCK
Island county. al the county court room IN
the CITY OF Rock Island. the April
term. on the first Monday IN April next,
at which time all persons havi C. Aims against
said estate are notified and r. - -s:Cd 10 At
tend. for the purpose OF having the same adj
iusted. All persons Indebted TO said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 26.h day Of January Il. ID. 1889
OSCAR NELSON
IXecUtCr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
7. NJ. CA.
Corner Third Avenue Nineteenth
Street.


PRIVILEGES:
Fine Baths.
BIC Gymnasium,
Bright Reading Rooms.
Social and Game Rooms,
Evening Educational Glasses,
Penmanship.
Commercial Arithmetic,
Mcchanica! Drawing,
Bible Study.
Any self respecting man irrespec-
i've of creed or nationality may join
Special.
SATURDAY. FEE. 1I-Elliott. the i'm
per~onator, ia Christopher. Jr.," ut Harpers
TheatcT.
TUESDAY. FEB. list. Valentines re-
ception under tho auspices Of the Broadway
Young People FOR young ladies and gentle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08

Illinois Legislature.
Sprin gfield, Ills, Feb. S.-The senate
PASSED the following bills: Providing
that NcteS for constitutional err md
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-08
ARMY CAREER ENDED.
Eagan's Sentence Is Suspension
for Six Years, Which Time
Brings Retirement.
MITIGATING FACTS CONSIDERED.

Good Record a Soldier and Circum-
stances OF His OGeuse Unite to Reduce
His Punishment - War Investigators
Hear the Chemical Experts-That Ha-
vans Development Senate Continues
the Filipino Discussion.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
PICKLE FACTORY FOR SMYRNA.
An Industry that Promises Much Success if
Encouraged.

Sometimes small industries become
large ones, and it is we'll for all com
munities to encourage any new enter
prise.
The growers of pickles have not paid
as much attention to their patches as
they should have and the result will
be that unless this is attended to
the crop will be light. Those who
have carefully cultivated and attended
to their pickles will have good paying
crops. This industry will be of great
benefit as soon as the results are de-
termined by this years work.
There are many growers of small
patches of pickles and these people
will have more than they will require
for their own wants. If these growers
will bring their surplus pickles to
Smyrna Landing they will finda ready
cash market. The proprietor of the
factory is now here and will move his
family here in a few days. Pickles are
profitable crop and it is to be hoped
that our people will endeavor to keel
this industry here.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
DELAWARE CENSUS SELECTION
SENATOR KENNEY MAY OPPOSE WILLIS
CONFIRMATION.
A Contest Between Senator Kenney and Con-
gressman HOffecker on the Right to
Make the Appointment

Some friends of United States Sen
ator Kenney. says the Philadelphia
Record, are declaring that he may
oppose the confirmation of former
Congressman J. S. Willis, to be super
visor of the census for Delaware
They say that there was an under
standing that in State which had no
Republican Senator the Democratic
Senator would name the appointee,
and Mr.. Kenney han selected ex-State
Treasurer Wilbur H. Burnite At the
beginning of the fight, it is said, Con
gressman Hofecker kept hands off,
being informed that Mr.. Kenney would
have the position to fill, but he later
received an intimation that Senator
Kenney would be ignored, and then
Mr.. Hoffecker supported ex-Represen-
tative John Satterfeld, of Dover, for
the place, but was not successful"
Senator Kenney has no put with the
supervisorship of the census. as he will
find out, and the President will exer-
else his prerOgative of appointment
without regard to either Senator ol
Representative or the Director of the
| Census Merriam.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19

aided by the influences of the National
Administration, after fighting bravely
for awhile tamely surrendered! What
worthy recollection, what proud
and inspiriting memory. Such history
would breed dogs and slaves, not men
and heroes. This paper will propose
harmony-will plead for harmony. It
wants Republican success in Delaware.
Such success as shall revolutionize the
old bourbon conditions, and create a
new and progressive tendency in touch
with the highest inspiration and hope
of the Nation; but it does not want it
at such sacrifice as will defeat the
very object in view. A people who
love not liberty, who will not defend
their inalienable rights, are not entitled
to govern, bt to be gOUerned.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
A Pleasant Evening Company.

As parting farewell to her sister,
Mrs. Charles E. Moore, who with her
husband and children, Messrs. How
ard and Clayville Moore, have been
making a visit here, Mrs. John A.
Hoffecker entertained few friends at
her cozy home on west Commerce
street, Monday evening. The evening
was quietly spent in pleasant social
way. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore and sons
left the next day for their home in
Philadelphia. Among those present at
this evening entertainment were: Mr..
and Mrs. John p Hudson, Miss Mabel
Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o.
Hoffecker, Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey p.
Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ed. Hoffecker.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Reynolds, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Moore, Mr.. Howard
Moore, Mr.. Clayville Moore, Miss
Lizzie Reynolds, Miss Ella Smithers.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
Workman Installation.
Council adjourned.

Frank p. Lackey, Grand Master
Workman, and Charles E. Woods,
Grand Recorder of the A. o. U. w. of
Wilmington, Delaware, visited Miz-
pah Lodge, No. 16, of this town, on
Monday evening last and installed the
following officers: Past Master Work
man, Wilmer l.. Porter: Master Work
man, William S. Colpitts; Foreman,
Edward P. Porter; Overseer, J. Harry
Mattiford; Guide, A. Goodman Price;
Inside Watch, J. Edward FAIRIES; Out
side Watch, Frank p. McCawley.
After the installation addresses were
made by Mr.. Lackey and Mr.. Woods.
J. E. Hoffecker presented to Past
Master Workman John P. Patterson a
past masters jewel Mr.. Patterson
has made one of the best records in
attendance of any officer since the or
ganization of the lodge. This organ
ization has paid to the widows and
orphans of this State since 1896
$3.50, 900. After the business of the
lodge was over the members and guests
repaired to the saloon of George M
Stevenson, where they enjoyed re
past of ice cream, cake and cigars
Grand Master Lackey repor ted tina
Mizpah Lodge had the largest attend
ance of any lodge in this jurisdiction
that he has attended the past thre,
! weeks.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19

versions of bathing and the pleasant
rides in a Naptha Launch, hired by
the party, the day was most pleasantly
spent. Those who composed the party
were:
Miss Dora Wilds, Dover; Gilbert S.
Jones, Wilmington; Miss Clara J.
Bewley, Mrs. J. W. Clifton, Mrs.
Laura Temple, the Misses Evelyn F.
Corkran, Bertha J. Price, Nina Wells,
Marion G. Start, Blanche z. HAZEL,
Fannie W. Taylor, Emma J. HAZEL,
Helen Collins, Beulah HAZEL, Helen
Lewis. Messrs. Harvey W. FAIRIES, J.
Allison Start, Homer X. Lewis, Char
lie Williams, sErnest Collins, G. Rey-
nolds Stevenson, Fred Williams, Ralph
d. Stevenson, A. Lee Clifton, J. Mar
iner Beckett, McKendree Williams.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
The "UniOn Republican" on Majority RuI

DIR. Layton, of the Union RepubH-
can, Georgetown, says:
"The Union Republican favors the
following proposition for an united
Republican party in Delaware: The
Constitution of the State as a basis, a
a common primary in the fifty-two
districts and the will of the people to
determine the organization of a united
party"
In an editorial on the same sub
iect he says:
"The fight for majority rule is here
and here to stay. The people of this
State would be ashamed of themselves
if it we're now abandoned. What a
heritage of political reminiscence for
those to come, to look back, and find
inscribed upon the fair page of the
History of our State that once, when
certain men within the State set out tc
J overthrow the right of majority rule
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
Peninsula Fruit Growers, Attention

Arrangements have been made for
an exhibition of fruits at the next an
nual meeting of the Peninsula Horti-
cultural Society, without cost to the
exhibitor. The Wilmington Cold
Storage Company will store the fruit
free; and the Society will pay trans
pOrtatiOn charges. We want credit
able exhibit, and you are invited to
contribute to it. Ten (1O) specimens
of each variety of apples, pears, or
ounces, are enough from each exhib-
itOr; but as many varieties of each
fruit as possible should be sent.
Select your best specimens; pick
rather green, too green for market.
Join with your neighbors in shipping,
50 as to make a good size package.
Use 5lb. or 10 lb. oval grape baskets,
crate securely, several in a crate, with
name of fruit and name of exhibitor
plainly on each package. Use light
crates. Prepay all express or freight
charges, and the Society will repay
you. Ship to Wilmington Cold Stor
ege Company, 216-234 Tatnall Street
Wilmington, Delaware. For further
information, address,
S. H. DERBY. Chairman,
Woodside, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
Yields of Wheat.

We gave last week some large wheat
yields in this vicinity. The same can
be said for Middletown and Odessa.
S. F. Shallcross and son got 1000
bushels from $50 acres, average 26a.
J. G. Corbit's farms averaged 26 and 81
bushels per acre, while Stephen Boyer
got 1900 bushels from 90 acres, 284t
average. A. S. Whittock, on Jas. P.
Hoffecker's ''Hangman's Branch" farm
near Odessa, had three fields-95 acres.
One field had 35 bushels per acre,
another 3S, and the third 254, making
all average of 80 bushels for the SO
acres,
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
New Motor for M. E. Church Organ.

The Trustees of Asbury M. E.
Church instructed the Music Commit
tee at meeting last night to procure a
new motor for the organ, and the
committee on "Church Property" to
build a new shed to protect horses and
carriages, at the rear of the church.
The matter of church heating was dis
cussed, and an estimate of the prob
able cost of steam heating will be re-
ported at the next meeting.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
DELIGHTFUL LAWN PARTY,
GIVEN AT MISS EUNICE ANTHONY'S BY THE
PRESBYTERIAN c. E. SOCIETY.
Other Social Events of the Week.-A Days
Outing at the Bayside. Mid
Summer Pastimes.

The Presbyterian Christian Endeav-
or Society held its Annual Lawn So
cial at "Bannister Hall, " the beautiful
country seat of Mr.. and Mrs. James
W. Anthony, near town, on Friday
evening. 1t was a delightful occasion
in every respect. The party was trans
ported to this home in teams provided
for them, and for several hours they
were given full enjoyment on the spac-
ious lawn, which had been tastefully
decorated with lanterns. Nature itself
would have made the lawn bewitching
enough had there not been any attempts
at artificial decorations, for the even
ing was all that could be expected. A
new moon has just begun to cast its
shadow, and though she sank below
the western horizon before the party
disbanded, her course was marked
through a feckless sky, and gave those
of sentimental turn of mind an OppOr-
tunity to expatiate over its romantic
beauty. Nature too made the lawn a
charming place for social. Here and
there were cozy seats, hammocks, tete-
a-tetes &c, nestled under some spread
ing canopy, or amid beautiful over
growth of shrubbery, while the whole
scenery more or less came under the
softening touches of an array of Chi
nese and Japanese lanterns.
In the centre of the lawn pedestal
was raised on which pine knots were
burned, supplemented by the frequent
addition of resin. The light thus af
forded gave splendid opportunity for
lawn games, and the throwing of the
bean bag made happy diversion with
some of the young people. Aside from
this the occasion was much enlivened
by the presence of Watkins Orchestra.
All during the evening they discoursed
their excellent music, and its effect, as
waited out from the parlor windows
upon that social scene, was charming
to say the least.
The guests upon arriving were re-
ceived by Miss Eunice Anthony, the
hostess, Mrs. John W. Watkins, chair
man of the Social Committee, and the
officers of the Society: Mrs. S. J. Rey-
nolds, vice president; Miss Mabel Pike,
secretary; and Miss Mary LeFevre,
treasurer. These with Mr.. and Mrs.
James w Anthony and the members oi
the social committee gave the cordial
hand to everybody, and made the even
ing one pleasant to be remembered.
Among those present were: Mr.. ant
Mrs. J. w. Watkins, Mr.. and Mrs. S
J. Reynolds, Rev and Mrs. ". D. lie
Fevre, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Anthony
Mrs. f. F. Evans, Mrs. Lillian John
son, Mrs. E. W. Lapham, Rev. j. L
Estlin, Misses Nettie Tschudy, Mar,
Anthony, Lizzie Denney, Ethel Coop
er, Bertha Hoffecker, Anna Goodwin
Mary LeFevre, Eunice Anthony
Bertha Smithers, Gertrude Smith, Eb
Wilds, Adah FARRELL, Clara Hazel
Edith Swinney, Alice Beck, Mar
johnson, Blanch johnson, Mabel Pike
Bessie Middletown, Adah Vicker'
Messrs. Gilbert Jones, Harry Caziel
Charles Stockly, John LeFevre, J
Luther Lapham, Walter W. Hynsor
James n. Lloyd, Frank McColley
VIM. Norris, w. P. Garratt, Cummir
Speakman, George Taylor, Pric
Jacobs, Linwood Phillips, Hiror
Denney, Clarence Raymond, R. 1
Hoffecker, Jr., Edward NJ. Boyt
Crawford Stevens, and Edward Becl
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
Personal AND SOCIAL.
People Who Come and Go and Their Social
DOings.

Miss Arie Hynson, daughter of Rev.
and Mrs. E. H. HynsOn, has just grad
uated i'll course of teachers study on
the Clavier, a modern method of piano
and organ instruction. She took the
complete course under Prof. Frederick
Maxson, of Philadelphia, the same in
structor of whom Prof. G. Virgil Cor
don, formerly of this town, was an un-
study. Miss Hynson proposes using
the instruction in her teaching.
Mrs. H. d. Boyer arrived home this
week from her voyage across the sea,
where she has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer z. Taylor, Trafalgar Square,
London. Miss Susie Wright, who ac-
companied her, stopped at her home
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Oscar Deakyne, of New York
city, was a guest of John Cosgriff the
past week.
Mrs. w. F. Brown, nee Nora Cot
tom with her two sons, have been
guests of the family of Jonathan
Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stradley and
children, of Wilmington, have been
the guests of his Smyrna friends
the past week.
Miss Edith Swinney is attending q
two weeks course at the Dover Sum,
mer School of methods. Others in at
tendance are Misses Margaret Walls
Bertha and Bessie Pratt and Florence
Taylor.
J. Edward DeFord left yesterday
morning for a needed rest among the
Blue Mountains, Blue Mountain Sum
NIT, Pa. He will he gone tive
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Springs will
give Euchre Party in honor of Miss
Reba Davis, at their beautiful home il
Brenford, tomorrow, Thursday, even
ing, July Goth.
Mr.. William Henry Cooper, Jr.
stopped over in Smyrna yesterday, ell
route from Rehoboth to his home il
Wilmington.
DIR. Emory Marvel, Jr., of Atlanti
City, N. j., has contributed an origi
nal article to PediGtrics, LEADING
medical journal of New York city. Civ
ing an interesting account of a mos
successful operation in removing
kidney from a 4! year old boy. Th
operation has brought him into consid
cradle prominence, and his friends il
this section will be inter ested to kno,
that he is rapidly advancing among tn
leading physicians of Atlantic City.
Gilbert S. Jones, of the Wilmingto
,Sun staff, is enjoying two weeks va
cation. He is spending part of tn
time "home" with his parents and al
ticipates a short sojourn at Ocea
City, Md.
G. Herman Pierce, of Philadelphia
is home on his annual summer vs
cation.
Miss Alice johnson, accompanied b
Miss Reba Blake, both OF Phllade
phia, are making an extended visit
her grandmother, Mrs. Amand
: Spruance.
The Misses Eta and Mary Otis, c
Tuckerton, N. j., who are spendin
ten days at Woodland Beach, in con
pany with Charles Campbell and Il.
Moore, both of the latter place, made
pleasant call on Miss Sadie Anthon
Tuesday evening.
DIR. Henry Berkonwitz and Miss,
r Eta Berkonwitz and Miss Addie Hei,
elberger and Master Max Berkonwit
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
SMYRNA TOWN COUNCIL.
Property Owners Notified to Keep Payments
and Sidewalks 10 Repair.-Given
Thirty Days Notice.

The regular meeting of the Smyrna
Town Council was held last Friday
evening, with all the members present
except Councilmen Reynolds and
Walls. Alderman Collins presented
his monthly report and showed where
$1,000 had been received in fines and
passed over to the Town Treasurer.
Clerk of the Council, S. J. Reynolds
submitted the following report of f.
noDoaS for fba month Of TuOa.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19

The James Daley New Years Asso-
citation, of Philadelphia, will give an
excursion to Woodland Beach on the
''Thomas Clyde" tomorrow, Thurs
dao the Goth inst. There will be a
free-for-all Cake Walk for five-pound
cake; also a Cake Walk between Mr..
P. Mulhern, champion of Fairmount,
and Mr.. James Vance, of Manayunk,
for $1,000 prize. Music for the occa-
sion will be furnished by Oglesby' S
Orchestra. Fun is in store and Mr..
Campbell anticipates large crowd in
attendance from this section.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
Woodland Beach Attractions.

The attraction at Woodland Beach
this evening will be cake walk mostly
by local talent. Besides those who
will take port from this vicinity, there
will be walkers from Wilmington,
Philadelphia and adjacent towns.
Judges will be chosen and cakes
awarded to the successful walkers.
The public are cordially invited to be
present and take part in the walk or
dancing. Music will be furnished by
Oglesby's Orchestra.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
Total. ..............

On motion the following bills were
allowed: John W. Tucker, police uni
forms, $12.00 Benjamin W. Turner,
police duty, $3.50; The Smyrna Times,
advertising and printing, $12.59; P.
W. Il B. r. r. Co., freight on coal,
$40. 45; Henry Thompson, coal, $22. 80;
Joseph H. Wright, lumber, Sc. 81; Gar
lock Packing Co., $500; Charles A.
Daniels, sundries, S12.9S; Frank
Bailey, lime, $1.2O; A. W. Chesterton,
sundries, $500; Smyrna Transporta-
ton Co., freight, 10 cents. Total,
$4,000.
On motion the Street Committee was
authorized to put crossing ON North
street (south side) at the intersection
of the alley running between the prop
critics of W. NJ. Bell, and Mrs. VIM. E.
Waters.
On motion, Secretary Anthony was
authorized to issue 30-day notices to
the following property owners, to re-
pair pavements or repave; W. NJ. Bell,
property on North Street. DIR. T. j.
Lambdin, Union street; j. B. FAIRIES,
repair Delaware street, repave, South
street; Mrs. Rebecca Collins, South
street; Mrs. Eliza Turner, South
street, Mrs. Mary G. Collins, South
street; Mrs. Frank Kennedy, South
street; Mrs. William f. Waters, North
street; Mrs. Isaac Shortman, North
street; George D. Collins, Main street
Mrs. Lucy Stockly, Main street; Edgar
Spruance Commerce street; Mrs. Hanna
Bradley, Pearl street; Pat. Mcguire
W. G. Pierce, 1. B. Vickers, Mrs
Mary r. Hoffecker, Mrs. Hanna James
properties on Commerce street; Samue
Cats raise pavement to grade adioin
ing DIR. Moore on Main street.
Before adjourning the Council de
cided to grant the employees at tn
Light and Water Plant vacation, tn
J same to be under the direction of, ant
subject to, the Light and Water Com
mittee.
Council adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19

There are thirty-six Delaware appli-
cants for commissions in the Volun-
teer regiments now being formed for
service in the Philippines.
Smyrna times., 1899-07-19
Miss BewIey's Sunday School Class Picnic

Miss BewIey's Sunday School CIass PlcnIcs
Thursday morning Miss Clara J.
Bewley's Sunday School class, with
the young ladies as their invited
guests, drove down to Woodland
Beach for days outing. A large can
opied wagon was used to convey the
jolly party to their destination. With
a plenty of good things to eat and di-