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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Is Disguised With the Country
and Conditions.
KANSAS A PARADISE.
Invested In a Proposed Boom
Town and Was FIeeced.
Site of Utopia In a Dense
Thicket and Harsh.
The Natives Dissatisfied and {
Poor Glass.

Winfield, Feb. 10.-Doug Bourdette
has returned from his trip to Cuba and
he is glad to get back. Under present
conditions he would not accept a war
ranty deed to the entire island and
thinks any man who is eating. three
meals a day in Kansas will make a
mistake in going to Cuba to better his
condition.
Mr.. Bourdette took a few shares in
the stock of the Cuban Land and
Steamship company in order to get the
advantage of their rates to and from
Cuba He paid SIG on his stock and
sold his interest to D. S. Sherrard for
$40. He saved more than the difference
in his railroad and steamship fare and
figures he is ahead on the deal. He
wanted to see Cuba and examine the
conditions down there for himself. He
came back sunburnt, tired and salts
fed.
The scheme of this company is to
give so much ground in a new town
called La Gloria on the north coast of
Puerto Principe province with each
share of stock sold the stockholders, to
have certain other advantages granted
them in the way of steamship rates, etc.
Mr.. Bourdette says forty-eight states
We're represented on the boat with
him, and they nearly all came away
disguised. The proposed tOWnsite is
IOCdlGQ III u QNIlSG lIlCAGI nearly i've
miles from the coast across a marsh
through which it is nearly impossible
to walk. The boosted harbor in a
small bay is an impossibility without
the outlay of millions, and only very
light sail boats can go from Nuevitas,
the nearest harbor. up the bay. The
company, he says, gets $35 per acre for
their land. and it costs $40 an acre
to clear it for cultivation. Any of the
land can be bought for IS to $40 per
acre, and it is dear at thar. No title
can be secured until the island is given
its independence and probably not
then.
The political situation, he says, is
very unpromising. The Cubans are de-
handing independence and are chatting
under the delay. Mr.. Bourdette gives
them three months after receiving in
dependence in which to begin fighting
among themselves. They are wholly
incapable of government, and he
thinks this government will ultimately
be compelled to annex the island as a
matter of protection and to save
the Cubans from self-destruction. He
came back by way of Havana, which
he says under American control is a
clean, healthy, beautiful city but at
no place on the island, he says, taking
the year round, will the climate COM
pare with that of southern Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
IMPENDING DANGER.
Ice About to Cause Trouble in Chica-
COS Canal.

Joliet, III, Feb. 1O-Extensive I'M
provements along the Chicago sanitary
canal line in Joliet are in danger of
partial or total destruction. A huge
gorge containing thousands of tons of
ice is clinging to the banks of the chan
mel above Joliet, and it is feared will
break loose during the thaw
The destruction of a small wooden
bridge last night with boon.s protecting
some of the work has left a clean sweep
in the channel, and if the gorge comes
down it will cause damage to the dam,
tail race, fiume and trestle work under
the two bridges now in course of con-
Structlon.
Sanitary officials are making every eff
fort to demolish the ice with dynamite
and other explosives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Notes From Horton.

S. w. Sunday, the we'll driller, who
has had his large well drilling machine
here for repairs has left with it for
western Kansas.
DR.. Stivers, formerly in charge of the
brick annex of the Topeka insane
asylum, is now a practicing physician
of this city.
The Rock Island company is putting
up ice at this point. A large force is
engaged in the work and ice of an ex-
cellent quality is being secured.
Magic City Camp of the Modern
Woodmen, which is the largest fraternal
organization in Horton, will celebrate
Washington's birthday by giving a
grand ball and supper at the opera
house on the evening of February %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
CANADA YERY LOYAL.
Aiding England in Every Manner to
Crush the Beers.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb 1O.-Mr. Borden an
nounced in the house of commons last
night that the Canadian government
would offer the imperial government to
garrison Halifax so as to permit the
Leinster regiment to go to South At
RIGA.
Mr.. Borden said the government had
under consideration the defense of
Manitoba with the Northwest and Brit
ish Columbia. It was also intended to
increase the mounted police to it's full
strength before any We're sent to South
Africa and also to form a score of
mounted rifle companies. A beginning
to organize these companies will be
made this session.
1t is officially announced that General
Hutton has been selected by the war
office for special service in South AZ
RIGA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Theater Managerial Trust.

Buffalo, n. Y, Feb. 1O.-An Important
meeting of a number of leading vaude-
vile theater managers of the United
States was held here last night for the
purpose, it is said, of forming a sort of
managerial syndicate. 1t is a continu-
alton of the meeting in Chicago about
two weeks ago. Those present We're c.
L. Kohn of Chicago, Frank Drew of
Cleveland, Max Anderson of Cincinnati
W. c. Campbell of Cleveland, A. D.
Meyers of San Francisco and Michael
Shaw of Buffalo. At the conclusion of
the session those present declined to
make any statements of what had been
done. E53.WlnEiA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Notes From LiberaI.

Liberal. Kas., Feb. 1O-Tae new tel
ephone line connecting Liberal with
Hansferd, Texas, is about completed
and promises to be of much value to
the ranch men on the line. The first
blizzard of the season struck this part
of the country Wednesday evening.
Heavy snow and winds and tempera-
ture at above zero. No losses of cat
tie heard of. Ranches on the telephone
line report cattle in good condition and
standing the storm we'll. No telegraph
communication east yesterday and
trains much DELAYED by storm.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Celebrate Golden Wedding.

Lawrence, Feb. 1O.-Mr. and Mrs. ].
B. Folks of this city celebrated their
golden wedding last night by being re
married by Rev. Bamford. pastor of
the Methodist church. The ceremony
was performed in the presence of the
children, grandchildren, relatives and
a few intimate friends. After the GER
emory an elaborate wedding dinner was
served by the daughters of the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs Folks were married IN 1850
near Chillicothe, o. They came TO Kan
sas in 1879. locating in Sumner county,
where they lived until 1885, when they
moved to this city. They have six chill
dren and nine grandchildren.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Good Stock Speculation.

H L McDrI of Jewell county sold
ten head of calves that were raised on
creamery skim milk. for $40 to E. r.
Hoag. The milk sold from the ten
mothers of said calves brought him
over 5000 in cash The SKINNED milk
was worth $40 for pig feed-a total of
$3.50 or $45 for each individual COW; who
can beat him? His COWS cost him about
S35 a head or $3.50, and if sold today
would bring him 1915 or $400.-Enter-
prise Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" It is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in bladder
kidneys and back, in male or female. Re
ieves retention of water almost immed-
lately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by Sim
Drug Co., S94 Kansas avenue, and Geo.
W. Stansfield, go Kansas avenue, drug
giStS Topeka, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
KITE FLYING CRAZE.
Atchison People to Have New Fad
From the Fast

Atch:son, Feb. 1O.-There is a kite
craze in New York, and there is kite
drummer in Atchison today, one John
c. MeGibbon, of New York. He gave
an exhibition of kite flying from the
top of Donald Bros store this morning.
Half a dozen kites were put up on one
string. The largest of the kites was the
kind used in modern warfare for sig
mailing A code is arranged, and the
maneuvering of the flags can be easily
understood
Mr. McGibbon signaled the recent
yacht races from the race course to
the New York newspapers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
WOLCOTT DECLINES.
Says He Can't Serve on the Philip
pine Commission.

Washington, Feb. 1O.-Ex- Governor
Wolcott of Massachusetts has wired the
president his inability to accept a posi-
ton on the new Philippine commission.
The three commissioners already Sc
lected are Judge Taft, Prof. Worcester
and Col. Charles DENLY, the last two
having served on the old commission.
1t is altogether probable that the presi-
dent will select one member from the
south and presumably a Democrat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
COFFEE COUNTY CONTESTS.
Count of Soldier Vote Shows Gains
For Republicans.

Burlington. Feb. 10.-The Republic
with count of soldier vote from Ma
Mia. MOrace White, Populist, has given
up his fight to hold the office of district
clerk and will turn the records over to
Ed Wade, Republican, at once. Wade
several months. The count is almost
completed and indicates that Weaver,
Republican. will beat Frazier, Demo-
crat, for county attorney. Frazier now
has the Office
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Burton to Speak in Brooklvn.

State Treasurer Grimes stated this
afternoon that J. r. Burton has decid-
ed to accept the invitation of the Union
League club of Brooklyn to answer Col.
W. J. Bryan, and will make an address
in that city on February 20. The invi-
tation was tendede some time ago, but
when Mr.. Burton came west without
speaking in Brooklyn it was supposed
that he had passed it up 1t now
seems that he was simply making up
his mind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
NO TRACE OF MISSING WOMAN
Relatives of Matildah Movey at Loss
to Know What Next to Do.

Fort Scott, Feb. 1O-Miss Matildah
McVey,who disappeared from her home
near Cato two weeks ago and who was
said by Ora Sivey to have been mis-
taken for a burglar and shot by him
and then sent to Kansas City, has not
yet been found, and the distracted
father and the neighbors who have
been looking for her do not know which
way to turn next.
Sivey adheres to his story that she
went to his home late at night on the
day of her disappearance. and that he
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

The sultan told Minister straus some
months back on the occasion of the lat
ter gentleman's departure for home
that he would pay that bill The min
lister dallied by the wayside. lettering
through Europe and consumed much
time in reaching this country. but he
got here ahead of the sultan,s check.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Why don't the rival governors and
their respective legislatures in Kentucky
settle the controversy in the ordinary
blue grass way-by fighting it out?
The public and the militia could stand
by and see fair play.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Pupils to Be vaecinated.

Hutchinson, Feb. 10.-The school
board of this city at it's last meeting or
dered all pupils, teachers and janitors
vaccinated by next Monday. This is
done as precautionary measure. The
lifting of the territory quarantine is the
occasion of this order. Sore arms are in
abundance; some people limp.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Palace Buys J. B. Mills Stock.

The stock of gentlemen's furnishing
goods, formerly belonging to ]. B. Mills
& Co., and valued at about $4,000. has
been purchased from the trustees, by
the Palace Clothing company of this
city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

There is an impression in some quar-
ters that the Beers do not care to
take LadysElith, preferring to let it
stand as it is, a bait to lure the British
into traps from which they only extri-
cate themselves after sustaining seri-
Gus damage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Hulen Would Be a Magnate.

Denver. Col, Feb. 1O-W Hulen, short
stop, has asked for his release from the
Kansas City Baseball club. He has ap-
piled to the Western league for the
Pueblo Col, franchise, and will sink
his own money in a team there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
FIGHT PICTURES COMING.
Jeffries-Sharkey Battle to Be Shown
Wednesday Evening.

Topeka people can gain some idea of
the terrific fistic battle between Jeffries
and Sharkey at the Crawford theater
next Wednesday evening. The official
vitascope pictures of the big encounter
will be shown in this city that night.
The pictures of the Jeffries- Sharkey
mill are said to be unusually realistic
Several thousand feet of film is used in
showing the progress of the battle, and
considerable time is necessary to repro
duce the % rounds on canvas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Winfield Gets a Fire Engine.

Winfield, eFb. 10.-The fire, light and
water committee of the city council
have signed a contract with A. B.
Pomeroy, agent, for an all steel Cham
pion chemical engine and hose wagon.
The wagon costs 81, 800 and is to be de-
nvered inside of ninety days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

John DIR, PoseyvilIe, Ind, says st
never used anything as good as One Min
ute Cough Cure. We are never without
Cures all throat and lung troubles. Its
use will prevent consumption. Pleasant
to take. At all drug stores
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Governor Taylor is between two fires.
The Democrats and his own sense of
what is best are urging him to give
up, while his party is urging him to
hang on. As a way out he has invited
all the Republicans who can do so to
come to Frankfort and talk it over
with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
''.Strfke For Your Affairs
and Your Fires. >

Patriotism is always COM
n1endabEe, but in eOery breast
there should be not only the
desire to be a good citizen.
but to be strong, able bodied
and qveH fitted for the battle
of life. To do this, pure
blood IS absolutely neceS-
sary, and Hoods Sarsapa-
riLLa is the one specific qvhich
cEeanses the blood thorough
~. If acts equally qUeH for
both sexes and all ages.
Humor When I need blood purt
ffer I take Hoods SarsaparIla. Il cured
my hun1or and is excellent as a merge
tonic. Josie Eaton, Stafford Springs, Ct.
d6od1 SaAdQb0dM
Ilaza slE7s LsI:I:llIT
Hoods Pins cure liver Ills the non-irrltatng and
only eathartic to take with Hoods sarsapaEilla-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

The time has at last arrived when an
expedition is to be fitted ont to hunt
for Peary. Following this in regular
order will of course come the expedi-
ton to search for the expedition that
went to hunt for Peary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Kanaas city Produce Markes

Kansas City, Feb. 1o.-WHEAT-AIay
SIC Cash: No. hard. e8d11c; No. 8.
595kd6211c: No. red 69Q70c; No. 3, e9a6sc
CORN-May. 311kc. Cash: No 2 mixed,
30s4c; No. 2 white, 31Ac; No 3, Bic.
OATS-No 2 white, 24c.
RYE-No. 2, &c.
HAY-Choice timothy, $s.oOgs5O; choice
prairie St. $4,000
BUTTER-Creamery, 20Q23c; dairy, 1Sc
EGGS-Fresh, lie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

mistook her for a burglar and slightly
wounded her with a shotgun; that he
kept her all night and the next day
sent her to Kansas City, on her way
toward Council Grove, where she claim
ed to live. Her parents recently moved
to Cato from Council Grove. They
have correspondent with the police at
Kansas City, but have found no elew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
columbus Pioneer Dead.

Columbus, Feb. I'D. S. Freeman,
one of the oldest settlers in Cherokee
county, and a resident of Columbus for
thirty years, a prominent Grand Army
man and owner of the Columbus
nurseries, died at his home here last
evening of heart failure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

st can highly recommend Beggs Hair
Remover as pleasing restorative appli-
cation for the hair and a sure cure for
all scalp diseases. Mrs. J. Whertle,
Omaha, Neb,, A thoroughly reliable prep,
aration endorsed by thousands 1t will
not disappoint. r. W. Squires. pharma-
cist, 732 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Big Sale of Farm Land.

Peter Conroy closed a deal yesterday
by which he disposed of seven quarter
sections of farm land lying south of
Goddard. The price paid was 81, 500 for
each quarter. All kinds of real estate
in this section of the country is on the
rise.-Wichita Eagle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

The British public is now beginning
to wonder what Butler viii do if he
succeed in reaching Ladysmith, a
proposition which seems daily to grow
more remote
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

General Butler has occasion to cross
the TugeIa river so frequently that it
might prove advantageous to the celer-
itY of his movements to drain it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
Little Girl Breaks an Arro.

The year old daughter of Henry La
cey. who resides at 1903 Tyler street,
fell on the ice while playing Friday and
fractured her right arm above the
wrist The injury was dressed by DR..
Eastman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Philadelphia, through her newspapers,
still insists that she will raise that
$780, 900 promised Mr.. Hanna but prom
ises are almost worthless material for
conducting a campaign
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

The correspondent in Ladysmith who
is continually hearing the firing of
Buffers guns may be a near. relative Of
the man of Mole st. Nicholas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

not a member of her club, drop in when
she is entertaining it.
When woman fails to make money
by managing a church entertainment,
she regards with suspicion the man
who sold tickets at the door.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Even the smallpox has its uses. 1t
closed much dreaded joint at Belle
PLANE by causing the proprietor to be
quarantined.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

cures dyspepsia and liver troubles makes
new, rich blood--Beggs' Blood Purifier.
Cured me~of a bad case of blood disor-
wis. r. w. Squires, pharmacist. 7s2 Kan
sas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Don't risk the little ones life: Group is
a dangerous disease. Mrs. H. Gregg, Dun
dee Kans. says:-'My little daughter
had been troubled with Group since she was
three months old; Beggs' Cherry Cough
anteed. R w Squirss. pharmacist. 7S2
Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Perhaps Aguinaldo has heard about
the good time DR. I4eyds is having, and
has decided to try something Of that
sort himself
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Between boiling the water and roast
ing Chicago. St Louis fuel bill Is
likely to assume large proportions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Governor Taylor is probably putting
in his spare time wishing that Roose-
Welt were president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Between the weather man and the
grounding the coal man is having his
innings
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Another "bloodiest battle of the cen
fury" is about due from the Transvaal-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
UNDER THE BOER FLAG.

8
Enlist
Chicago, Feb. 1O.-Under the auspices
of the United Irish societies of Chicago
81 young soldiers will leave the Lake
Shore station Sunday morning bound
for New York whence they viii sail for
Lourenzo Marques to act as an ambu-
lance corps in the Boer army. They will
be joined by eleven volunteers from
Boston before leaving New York.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

Every man with curly hair, spends
too much time in combing it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

When a man takes the privilege of
looking around his home, his women
folks say that it is to find something to
grumble about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

With a view of combining two dan
gerous articles. to see Just what will
happen, some women make cheese pie.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10

A woman's idea of the climax OF
trouble is to have a neighbor who is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-10
cLoBE sIeHTs.

from the Atchison GIobe.1
When a school teacher bakes a cake.
everybody wants to taste it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-20
REORGANIZATION Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that for the
purpose OF making new and CON-
plete registration for the ensuing cleo
ton to be held in April next. viii
open registration at COlfax, La, on
January 2, 1900.
Fairiuount, Wednesday, jan. 18th.
Bagdad, Thursday, Jan. 18th.
Brucc's Mill. Friday, Jan 10Th.
Nugeiit. Monday, Jan. I'D
Pollock, Tuesday, "Wednesday and
Thursday, Jan. 23d. oath and 18th.
Antonia, Saturday, Jan. 9th.
Lincecun. Tuesday and Wednesday
Jan. 30th and 3lst.
Selma, Friday. Feb. I'd.
Christian Hope. Saturday. Feb. Sd.
Buckelew. Monday. Feb. 5th.
Greed, Wednesday,. Feb. eth.
latt, Friday, Feb. eth.
Montgomery, Monday and Tuesday
Feb. 18th and 18th.
Summerfield, Wednesday, Feb. 18th.
Back at Colfax. Saturday Feb. 18th
and remain until March 10th. inclus-
i've of both dates.
All parties registered under section
5 OF the registration law are required
to come forward and he placed on
the books s. r. LEE,
Supervisor Of Registration
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-20

Notice is hereby given that 1 will
offer for sale at public cutlery at the
principal front door of the court
house, in the town of Colfax, La, on
TUESDAY, Jan. 80. 1900,
the following ferries on Red and Lit
Tie rivers, I'm Grant parish, to the
highest re- bonsible pidder, viz:
Colfax ferry, both banks.
Montgomery ferry, both banks.
Darro ferry.
Thompson's ferry, both banks.
Donahue's ferry.
Rinehart's ferry
Purchaser to pay cash and give
good bond for the faithful perform
ance of his duty as public ferryman.
JNO. G. CALHOUN,
President OF Police Jury.
Dec. 80, 1899.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1900-01-20
DIED.

MOSES-At the saw mill of z. c.
Ball & Sons. in Rapides parish, La..
on Friday. Jan. Il, 1900, Elan Nc
Enrick Moses. born July 8, 1893, de-
parted this life aged IS months and
3 days, son of Franklin and Louisa
Moses.
The chiid's remains we're brought
across Red river, aud buried in tie
Colfax cemetery at noon on Sunday,
Jan. 18th, number of relatives and
friends and syrnpathizers being
present.