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The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09
Salvation Army's COLONY.

The Salvation army commander
some three years ago bought 1000
acres of land in Colorado. to which
has lately been added 1000 more. and
the task Of colonizing great farms in
the west with the surplus poor Of the
cities is being prosecuted with great
earnestness and with great success as
we'll. These farm colonies are now
being multiplied in all parts OF the
country.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09
Emptiness. of Scotch Churches.

There is much complaint Of the
emptiness of the churches in Presbyte-
rian Scotland. A census taken by the
Dundee Advertiser shows these re-
suits: 1881, sittings, 60,064. attend
ance 3O,663; 1891, sittings, 63,O33; at
tendance, 26,13s. There are 1O1
churches in and around Dundee now,
and the average attendance is only
forty-one.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09
To Whom It May Concern.

At meeting Of the dairymen OF Grand
Junction it was unanimously decided
that in view Of the advance in the price
Of labor and feed stuf1s a slight advance
in the price OF milk is imperative.
A uniform rate was agreed upon to
take effect upon and after September /,
1901, as follows:
Single pit deliveries Is qt loo
Quart deliveries 16 qt 100
2qt deliveries 10 qt leo
One gallon 20 cents.
Five gal. and over 18c per gal
Friends and patrons, try to be patient
with US. as this 10 unavoidable il we are
to keep our heads (and milk cansl above
water, 80 to speak.
K. j. Currier. Golden Rule Dairy.
W. A. Rice, Jr, Pomona Dairy.
Woodring&Osborn Riverside Dairy
Freedman l. Co.. Jersey Dairy.
G. l.. Jones, Grand Dairy.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09
For Sale or Trade.

My 40 acre tract, ~ miles from town
10 acres in vineyard, 10 acres In fruits
The trees are from 10 8 years old
Apples. psars. peaches, plums, ap'E cots
Will sell for part cesh, balauos on
time. Or ill trade for income property
in town, very cheap.
Reason for sale, sickness.
l.. Bonnsterrs,
Box sos, Grand junction.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09
Excursion Rate, to the East.

Via the Santa Fe Route, in effect U
I'll September 18th, at rate of onef
plus 81 90 to all points in the East. A
quire about our homeseekers rates to
California points.
Full information upon application to
j. P. Hall, General Agent Santa Fe
Route. Denver, Colo
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09
Crime In Hot wea thor.

The police authorities always look
for an epidemic of crime as soon as
prove that the taking Of human life.
either by murder or suicide, is nearly
so per cent higher in summer than In
winter.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09
CHAs. W. HASKELL
Civil and Mining Engineer.
County Surveyor.

Land and Mineral Surveys.
Surveys and Construction of Irrigation
Canals and Reservoir
Reports Made on Mines, Assays with and
Complsts Analysis Ninsfsls-
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09

Smiths D.ndercids has no equal.
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09

The operation of through trans
between San Francisco and Los
Angeles, via Surf and Santa
Barbara, began Sunday, March
81, 1901, on the
The daily sentinel., 1901-09-09

Wanted-A good girl for general house
work; good wages, small family. En-
quire Alice G. Abbey, or Hardy Bros
Commission company.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
BLACK SOLOMON NO w1sEACRE.
Pleads Guilty to Vagrancy and Goes
to the Gang.

While Americas is infested with
scores of vagabonds and petty thieves,
and it seems impossible to enforce the
vagrant laws here, it is refreshing to
have one voluntarily plead guilty and
go to the changing.
That is what Tom Solomon did yes
terday after a week in jail.
Not possessing the wisdom of the old
original Sol this cheap imitation, evil
IDENTIFY not knowing how difficult it is
to prove vagrancy, asked permission
to plead guilty.
Gangs of idlers hang about the street
corners here, and to all appearances
they have no visible means of support.
If arrested, however, one of their
friends will swear that he had him en-
ployed recently.
This, in the lenient eyes of the law,
vindicates the prisoner, and he re-
sumes his seat on the artesian we'll
curbing or on o drygoods box.
Americas should adopt the heroic
plans instituted in Atlanta and arrest
all suspects Ia the general shakeup
conviction would be sure to follow in
some cases, to the citY's lasting benefit.
Tom Solomon, who pleaded guilty
yesterday, was given ten months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
SINGING HYMNS IN
AMERICUS STREETS.
Ministers Held Services at Well
Yesterday.
HUNDREDS HEAR THE SERMONS
Earnest Workers For the Masters
Cause Preach Sermons where Never
Heard Before and to MANY Who
Perhaps Rarely Hear Gospel

When Rev. George W. Mathews,
pastor of First Methodist church, &C.
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. McClur-
kan and Rev. Mr.. Rye, we'll known re-
vivalists, marched to the artes1an we'll
yesterday, a crowd quickly gathered
1t was an innovation here in relig-
ious way, and the people listened with
interest.
Accompanying the ministers were
several members OF the First Metho-
dist church, among them many ladies,
and these aided in the Song service
which preceded the sermon,
All of the ministers delivered short
but interesting talks, the crowd grow
ing in the meanwhile until several
hundred attentive listeners were gath
cred about the well. The services con-
tinued nearly an hour.
Mrs. McCIurkan preached an earn.
est sermon in conclusion.
The services made an impression
upon many who probably never attend
church and therefore rarely hear a SER
mon delivered.
The ministers will continue these
uptown meetings and at $3.50 O'Clock
this afternoon will hold services at the
Windsor Hotel corner. Everyone of
whatever denomination is invited to
attend today.
The usual daily services at the
church at 9;30 a. m. and 7:3O at night.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
Overturned TRAIN
FINALLY REPLACED,
Traffic On Central Was Blocked
Yesterday.
THREE TRAINMEN ARE INJURED
Conductor sapp, Mail Agent shuler
and Expressman Strickland Hurt
Engine and Several Cars Blown
From Rails Road Open.

The fourth division of the Central of
Georgia, Americas to Columbus, was
still blocked for traffic yesterday, and
up to late hour last night no trains
had arrived here from Buena Vista or
Columbus.
The cyclone-struck train at Buena
Vista blocked the line.
Yesterday Times Recorder told how
train No. 81, Americas to Columbus,
had been blown from the track the at
ternoon before by the terrific force of
the cyclone.
Two wrecking trains reached the
scene of disaster yesterday noon, it re-
curing fifteen hours to get there from
Columbus. Gangs of laborers went to
work, and last evening righted the de-
rallied engine and cars.
No trains could get through to
Americus yesterday morning.
Trains from Columbus came down as
far as Buena Vista and doubled back
Today, however, the track will be
cleared and all schedules again
resumed.
AS stated in these columns yesterday,
the ponderous engine, three coaches
and seven freight cars were.overturned.
There were four passengers aboard
the train, two white men and two ne
groes, all of whom escaped serious in
jury. The negroes fled the scene when
they got out.
Conductor Sapp, Mail Agent Shuler
and Express Messenger Strickland
were considerably bruised, though
their injuries are by no means serious.
Some uneasiness was felt among their
friends here yesterday.
The damage to farms and the injury
of people in that neighborhood was
considerable, as the cyclone ragged with
great fury,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
THREE wREsTLE FOR POSITION
Race For Office Clerk of Court Ends
Today.

Today the democratic voters of Sum-
ter will determine the contest for the
office of clerk of superior court, which
for nearly month past has been warm
ly waged.
Last night the campaign ended; to-
day settles the contest.
Messrs. FL. e. Allen, the present in
cumbent, and Messrs. Charles Cham.
bliss and Elton G, Parker are the three
candidates for this lucrative office.
They have all made a determined
fight. All are alike popular and quail
fed to discharge the duties of the
office, and the people will be satisfied,
whoever may win.
The race has been free from any per-
sonal feeling of whatever kind.
The polls will open at the courthouse
at o'clock this morning and close at
6p. m. It is expected that a large
vote will be cast today IN the city and
at the eight precincts.
Vote early and avoid the rush, but
don't vote often.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder, 1t
cures painful, smarting, nervous feet
and ingrowing nails, and instantly
takes the sting out of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
cry of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tigh or new shoes feel easy. It is a
certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try it today.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for 25c. in stamps. Trial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm
stead, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
Zine Hovolty Cotton Dress Sooas.

We are shwng unquestionaby the handsomest line OF
embroidered swisses, pumets sk-srped dlmities silk
striped mousselnes Abertoyle zephyrs madras cloths
Scotch gnghams Scotch dimes batistes printed India
linens and fabrics of this character almost unlimited
variety, in the most exquisite designs.
We will open your your eyes with wonder and astonlsh
ment in the display of desirable merchandise during the
next three days. Limited space forbds partcuarizug
as we would like but we give you cordial invitation
to call and allow the pleasure Of showing through the
incest ceanes and upto date line of merchandise ever
exhibited in Americas.
Bear in mind if you cheap goods, that good
we have them cheaper than anybody If you want line a
srabe merchandise give to you for as reasonable
a price as you can buy it In the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
No Right to DIZZINESS.

The woman who is lovely in face
form and temper will always have
friends, but one who would be attractive
must keep her health. If she is weak,
sickly and all run down she will be ner-
vous and irritable. If she has constipa-
ton or kidney trouble, her impure
blood will cause pimples, blotohes, skin
eruptions and wretched complexion.
Electric Bitters is the best medicine in
the world to regulate stomach, liver and
kidneys and to purify the blood. It
gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth,
velvety skin, rich complexion. 1t will
make good-looking, charming woman
of run down invalid. Only SO cents at
E. j. Eldridge's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
GEO D. WHEATLEY. GEO. D. WHEATLEY.
The New Century's
FIRST SHOWINGsOF
WASH FABRICS,

With the full flush of flower bedeCked June come
these fresh crisp productions of the century s
with broarder variety, with lower prices than like
events usually begin even in this store, Summer
sewing is best done during the DEMONSTRATING days
of winter. You'll take pleasure in choosing from
these new lines. The investment isn't much and
you have the satisfaction of picking while the bloom
of freshness is upon every piece OF goods displayed
Profit sharing of course plays prominent part in
these early Introductory sales. Hence the success
which always attends them.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
SunarleS.

Magnificent line of Albatross waists in all the popular
coors the the thing for early Spring ranging
price from $500 to $3.50 each.
Beautiful line of wash waists which will offer at ex'
traordinary low prices during these three days sale
Handsome line of silk skirts in all the popular colors,
accordion plated plated ruff IS just received we Will offer
at popular prices.
Handsomest line of ribbons laces, enbroderies ever
shown counters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Mr.. L. A. Dorr, represent
ing Dorr, Augusta, will be at
the Windsor Wednesday, the
9th. He will have on dis
play samples of an up to-date
line of Spring clothing and
furnishings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
CoIored Silks.
for CSC per yard.

We offer:
Our "a inch Japs in all popular coors 6Oc grade for
39c per yard.
Our entire line of magnificent 75c Swiss Tafeas, In
fifteen popular coos at the astonishing price of soc yd
Magnificent line weaves Silks, called Louise
for which the price nearly everywhere is ST IS offer
for 800 per I'D, twelve different colors.
Palette de Soe of the handso nest silk fabrics ever
brought out and for this season. price $I25
offer for 98c per yard This magnificent fabric for
waists as we'll as dresses.
Handsome Flannel Silks beautiful new colors, $1OO
value, TO- 75c.
Magnificent line OF Foulards and Grenadines, ranging
In price from the cheapest to $t25 per yard Special
prices will be made on them all during this sale
Magnificent line of Crepe de Chimes, ST. IS grade
offer at Csc per yard. $3.50 grade offer at $I.I5
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
AMERICUs STAYS IN DARKNESS
Primitive Methods In Light Service
Continues

Americas may be progressive in
some things but in the matter Of cleo
trlc light service we are far behind
every city and most of the ten candle
power villages of Georgia, In almost
every town except Americas the incan-
descent lights can be turned on at any
hour of the day or night, but as Ameri-
Gus is run on moonlight, and also on
"moonshine" schedule these lights
are not available until the moon rises,
and then are turned out promptly at 70
o'clock. In dark Offices and store
rooms kerosene lamps have to be used
until the electric lights are turned on
at nightfall, to the great inconvenience
of business men and consumers.
Can't we average up with the little
towns, at least, and haYe our little
Pickering incandescepts without hav-
ing to strike matches to find them?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
THE PACKARD OPERA COMPANY.
Will Delight an Americas Audience
Friday.

Americus theatre-goers will, for the
first time, welcome the Dan Packard
Opera Company on Friday. That the
ladies and children may attend as well,
Messrs. Furlow & Jones have arranged
for matinee as we'll as the evening
presentation of prince Protein. -
The usual prices will obtain at night,
while the matinee prices will be scots.
for adults and 25 cts. for children I'M
der twelve. Tt will be great produc-
ton. There will be grand ballet of
pretty girls, with several fine come
dams. Critics declare it to be the
most finished organization that has
ever toured the South.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
CHANGED ROOMS.

Miss Clara ROebuCk has removed
her dressmaking department to
those pleasant rooms over the
pOstOffiCe where she will be glad
to see her patrons and friends.
All work entrusted to her will
receive prompt attention.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
FRUIT ORCHARDS ON CENTRAL
Will Be Illustrated in Handsome
Booklets Soon.

The Central Railway of Georgia an
nounces that in about ten days it's IL
Illustrated catalogue of the fruit farming
and manufacturing industries along its
lines will be received from the press.
All past numbers will be eclipsed by
this issue of their magazine, the prep
aration of which has consumed six
months.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
BLACK Silks.

19-1nch Black Taffetas, SOC grade this sale 39c
Fine Black Swiss Tafetas, beautiful lustre and excel
lent quality heretofore Csc leader this sale ACC.
23-inch 85c Black Taffetas this sale 62Hc.
24-Inch 9Oc, Black Tafetas, this sale 69c.
27-Inch ST. Is Black Tafetas, this sale SOC.
27-inch ,25 Blac, Tafeatas, this sale CSC.
36-Inch 81 IS Black Tafetas, this sale 98c
20 Inch Black Duchese 75c grade this sale SOC per yd
27-inch Black Ducllesse, 81 grade, this sale 75c.
27.lnch Black Ddchesse $3.50 grade this sale 93c.
2Oinch Black Peau de Sole 81 grade this sale 75c.
% inch Black Peau de Soe 81 Is grade this sale CSC.
24-inch Black Peau de Sole $175, this sale $1.25.
20inch Black Japs SOC grade, this sale 37sc.
27-lnch Black Japs 75c grade, this sale soc.
q inch Black Japs, 81 grade, this sale 75c.
20lnch Black Armures 81 grade, this sale 79c.
20 incl. Bengalines, ST. grade this sale 63sc
2Oluch Black Paetes, entirely weave, 81 IS grade
for CSC per yard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
a Powder Mill Explosion

Removes everything in sight; SO do
drastic mineral pills, but both are
mighty dangerous Don't dynamite
the delicate machinery of your body
with calomel, cIOton oil or aloes pills,
when DR.. Kings New Life Pills, which
are as gentle as summer breeze, do
the work perfectly. Cures headache,
constipation. Only 25c at E. j. Ell
bridges drugstore.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Mr.. j. w. Patterson, night police at
Nashua, Ia, says: ''In January had a
very bad cold on my lungs, and used
half dozen different cough medicines
aud prescriptions from two doctors, but
grew worse all the time / finally
bought bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY
AND T r and after using two thirds
of it, was entir ly cured" John r
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

The stomach controls the situation,
Those who are hearty and strong are
those who can eat and digest plenty of
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat and allows you to eat all
the good food you want. If you suffer
from indigestion, heartburn, belching
or any other stomach trouble, the pre-
paration can't help but do you good.
The most sensitive stomachs can take it,
W. A. Rembert,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Robert R. Watts, OF Salem, Mo
writes:-"I have been troubled with
kidney disease for the last five years and
have doctored with all the leading ply
sicians and have tried all remedies sug-
gested without any relief. Finally ]
tried FOLEY'S KIDNEY CURE and
less than two bottles completely cured
me and | am gound aud we'll" John r.
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in q gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and per-
feet remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup %, only, and for sale
by all druggists, at so cents per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Where can you invest money more
proitably than by buying a bottle of
PRIcKLY ASH BIrTERs-you get four for
one. A kidney medicine, a liver ton
Ic, stomach strengthened and bowel
cleanser. Four medicines for one
dollar. DIE. J. Eldridge.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve are liable to cause blood poison
ing. Leave them alone. The original
has the name DeWitt's upon the box
and wrapper. 1t is aharmless and heal
ing salve for skin diseases. Unequalled
for piles. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
DR.. Ford's nvsnAnticida.

Expells the noxiOus germs of dyspep-
STA from the system, absolutely cures
the disease and causes the stomach to
furnish healthy blood for tissue and
nerve building. DIR. FORD'S DYS-
PEPTICIDE thus differs from other
r3medies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
Experience is the pay man gets for
making q fool of himself.

Eugene J. Hall, the poet and publish
or, says that one dose of FOLEY'S
HONEY AND TAR restored his voice
when hoarseness threatened to prevent
his lecture at Central Music Hall, Chi
cago. Nothing else as good. John r.
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
PHOTOS OF BABY ACTRESSES
And Little Ones Taking Part in The
Play.

Not few of the little actresses"
and older ones, too, who so beautifully
did their parts in the recent amateur
performance here, are to be photo
graphed IN their stage dresses. All of
the photographers here are booking
orders for these photos, and the new
theatrical ''stars" will soon be i'm
mortalized on cardboard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
Extraordinary Inducements in Price.

Our object IN doing this is merely introduce, and
more torcibly impress upon you the magnGcence and
grandeur of our stock which you will say after inspections
eau not be surpassed in Georgia
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
CANE EIGHT FEET IN LENGTH.
Amerlcus Farmer Takes the Prize On
Green Cane.

City Marshal Feagin wears the belt
for the finest green cane grown In
Sumter county. Yesterday he brought
in sample stalk, from bed of seed
cane, measuring nine feet aid having
twentY-one we'll developed Joints.
When it comes to raising city taxes,
fine horses, watermelons and green
cane Marshal Feagin occupies a front
seat in the band wagon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

See that you get the original DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve when you ask for it.
The genuine is certain cure for piles,
sores, and skin diseases. W. A. Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
Lannahassee Tribe.

Improved Order Red Men, will meet
Friday night instead of tonight. Let
members take notice.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
Fine shad Today.

Fine fresh Ogeechee river shad today
at Sherlock & Co.'S.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
House For Rent

Four room dwelling on McGarrah
street. Apply to Fl, G. Mitchell.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
For Sale.

5000 old newspapers, 90 cents per
hundred, at this office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Ten pieces of 27-inch Mercerzed Silk Zephyr in 0fo
all the latest coorings; looks like real silk worth Csc ZUG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Love never turns back because il
looks rain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Thirty styles of dainty corded Dlmity newest floral
and eccentric Designs many small figures among them
rhe width Is 30 inches The opening price for 10I n
choice of any of these. Z2U
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Twenty five pieces 3O-inch Imported Grenadines; the
handsomest and dauest material brought to this city,
Will make very rich and handsome q
gown at prices ranging from. 50, IS & OOC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

If ants give us an example of indus
try it's more than a good many uncles
do.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Fifty pieces of Corded Madras, fast coors, in x0~
beautiful checks and stripes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27
WILL SETTLE NEXT SATURDAY.
County School Teachers to Get Their
Money Then.

County School Commissioner Moore
received yesterday a check for the
round sum of 1927, which he will dis
tribute among the county school teach
ers of Sumter next Saturday. This
amount pays the teachers their salaries
for February, and only the money earn
ed this month remains unpaid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

Loans 5 Per Cent,
Choice city loans made at per cent.
interest. G. r. Ellis, Americus, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

The people are the final arblters in all
questions in this country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

32nch French Madras, silk stripes. fast coors spen-
did material for waists and dresses twenty different 0E
styles to select from, at ZJG
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-27

1t is far better TO offend same people
than it is to oblige them,