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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
Rnttereh side In

One of the stories which Levi Hutch
ins, the old time clock maker of Con-
cord. n. H., delighted TO tell related to
the youth of Daniel Webster.
"One day" said the old man, while
I was taking breakfast at the tavern
kept by Daniels father. Daniel and his
brother Ezekiel, who were little boys
with dirty faces and snarly hair, came
to the table and asked me for bread
and butter.
81 complied with their request, little
thinking that they would become very
distinguished men. Daniel dropped
his piece of bread on the sandy floor.
and the buttered side of course was
down. He looked at it n moment. then
picked it up and showed it to me, say
ing:
What n pity! Please give me a
piece of bread buttered on both sides;
then II l let it fall one of the buttered
sides will be up"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
Natural Waters.

All natural waters contain a greater
or less amount of mineral matter in So
luton. Rain water has the smallest
percentage of solid impurities of any,
and therefore it is taken as the stand
ard variety of soft water.
The terms soft and hard, however,
as applied to water are scientifically
considered purely relative.
Water is usually reckoned to be
soft when it contains less than one
five-thousandth part of its weight of
mineral ingredients and "hard" when it
contains more than one four-thou-
sandth.
Soft water has the property of easily
forming n lather with soap and is
therefore suitable for washing pur-
poses, while hard water will only form
lather. and that imperfectly, with
considerable difficulty.
\ mineral water has more than one
two-thousandth OF its weight of nat
ural dissolved solids, and a medicinal
water is n variety OF mineral water
containing a varying percentage of dis
solved natural solid or gaseous drugs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19


there IS decline CT strength and machinery
the the blood
bya
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to
healthy blood and circulation
the vital and quick healthy action the circulation
vegetable blood
old
SIS
honnake
and skin diseases Il would Ike their
This will nothing. Others found
special directions received from our
male oa1lV who'd siei
SPEcIFIC COMPANY. ATLANTA,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
THE MAN BEHIND THE PEN.
And the Comment of the Man Who
Received His Letter.


Received His Letter.
knew it was mean letter when l
wrote it, but afterward l concluded
that l must have written a good deal
meaner than / knew | was counsel
for large manufacturing company.
One of their customers. always an I'M
satisfactory man to deal with on ac-
count of his constant fault finding and
objections TO paying his bills on vari-
Gus absurd preteNts. finally refused
point blank TO settle a bin for some
$1,000 on the ground that the goods
were not just as ordered. The com
pany then instructed me To write him
the worst letter that l could indite,
threatening him with all possible pains
and penalties. legal and otherwise. with
good measure OF abuse thrown III. since
they had little hope that he would pay
and less Crs.re for his custom in the
future. Accordingly l bent myself to
the task l hope I'm an honest man,
but l can't help saying that that letter
was a singer. 1 suspect that it was
the meanest thing that ever went into
a mail bag.
a few days later a messenger from
the manufacturing firm called and ask
ed me To step over TO their place of
business, as there was Il man there who
wished to meet me. l am about > feet
4 inches. and my weight averages 10
pounds.
When I reached the firms place,
was ushered into the private office.
The first thing 1 saw. and about tho
only thing visible, was a big man who
must have weighed fully 300 pounds.
MIR. Biz K" said the president. this
is Mr.. Dish. who wrote you that let
ter"
Mr.. Blank arose. shutting off the
light from two windows. For n full
minute he stood looking down at me
with open mouth and bullying eyes.
Then he turned TO the others and with
an expression of mingled establishment
and disgust on his face said:
"Well. smitten Caesar. If had known
it was such little. insignificant. saw
ed off cricket who wrote me that letter,
L never would have paid that bill"'-
Harper's Magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
where American. Are modest.

The American is shy of proclaiming
to the world his deepest sentiments and
superstitions, if he has any. He pre-
fers to take himself either as a joke or
as n matter of business. Hence when
he has n town to name he calls it
"'Smithville" or New Bristol" or, as
actually happened in the case of one
town. 20. K" He may believe in To-
cal ghost. he may love his wife. he may
admire the view from his windows and
pine when torn from the woods and
mountains among which he passed his
boyhood, but he does not want to put
those emotions into the pOstoffice di-
rectory.-WashiDgto Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
why He Didn,t Go TO Church.

A Scottish minister who was indefat-
igable in looking up his folk one day
called upon a parishioner. Richard
he said. 81 hae ma seen ye at the kirk
for some time and wad like TO know
the reason"
''Weel. sir" answered Richard. 81
haze three decided objections to goin-
firstly, l dinna believe in bein wh3ur
We does a the talkin; secondly, / dinna
believe in ST muckle singin, an, thirdly
an in conclusion. twas there 1 got my
wife."-Albany Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
Henrsax Exidencc.

Judge Ito witness)-Let me remind
you that your evidence in this court is
given upon oath, so that you will only
be allowed to state what you know
from your own observation and not
what other people have told you- In
the first place, you are n medical prac-
litioner?
Witness-I cannot say that l am. my
lord. only know it from hearsay. 1
have had no patients yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
The Old Came,

81 notice lots of people are collecting
silver spoons" remarked the traveller.
'Is that a new craze?"
Not at ALL replied the hotel clerk;
'same old hing-kleptOmania." Phil
adelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
or Two Evil. the Lesser.

Papa-Didn't 1 tell you, Willie, If L
caught you playing with Tommy Jink
again would whip you?
Willie-Yes. sir.
Papa-Then why were you playing
with him?
willie-Well, 1 got lonesomer than [
thought n lickin would hurt. so 1 just
went over and played with him; that's
why.-Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19

The father of the game of whist, Ed
mond Hoyle, lived to be 90 years old.
His treatise on cards has been pub
lished in all languages, and probably no
work except the Bible has passed
through more editions. The original
work appeared in London in 1742. .ass
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
The skate Fish.

The ray, or skate fish. has a mouth
set transversely across its head. the
jaws working with n rolling motion
like two hands set back TO back. In
the jaws are three rows OF fat teeth,
set like a mosaic pavement. and be-
tween these rolling jaws the fish
brushes oysters and other moIlusks like
so many nuts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19

Peoria & Springfield Linn
ted ...... 0:lO am
Peoria, Springfield, 1t. L
Indianapolis Cincinnati *S:05 am 1920 pm
Peoria Springfield Indian
apolis, Cincinnati, Bloom
ington -. .......... -. *2:55 pm us pm
Peoria Express. ...........- 7:35 pm
Peoria. Indianapolis, Gin
cinnati Blooming ton. 1925 am
Peoria. St Louis, Spring
held, Decatur -. ASS pm
Gable A ccommo datiOn ZOO am
Sherrard Accommodation. 9:l5 am 4:55 pm
Gable Il Sherrard Accom-. $3.50 pm 2;20 pm
Gable & Sherrard Accom-. 1888 am
,-roins rnarl-ed ave daiIv An othere dajIv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19

Trains marked are daily. All others dali.
excet Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19

TTOUUUt- BUIVGI-T. VIV.IIIIVI y .
19c per ID: extra dairy, 14c: packing
stock. 12i5dl3c. Eggs-Fresh stock,
l26I2iAc. Live neutrality-suspicious.. hens,
SIac per 10: springs 13G16c; geese. $500
@6.O0 per doz. Appies-Green. baskets.
81 5Od3. 900. Potatoes-Early Ohio, 100
SOc rAar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-07-19
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago. July Is.
blowing We're the quotations on the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06

From the facility with which Gen. De
Wet has effected his return tn the north
of the Orange river, his tactics are pr owed
to be still superior to those Of his pursu-
ers. He is not supposed to have more
than 1000 men all told, and the district
in which he was operating was described
as literally swarming with British troops
so that his capture was regarded as in
evitable. He is once more on his own
ground, and there seem to be sound mill
tary reasons why he should have re-
turned to it. The South African autumn
and winter are now approaching and the
operations OF the British mounted troops
will be made more difficult by the drying
up of the grass and the necessity of trans
porting forage. With regard to the re-
ported surrender of Gen. Botha, it ap-
pears that he has no power to treat for
a general capitulation of the Transvaal
forces. If such should take place, it can
only be with the consent OF each individ-
ual commandant and his commando.
Gen. Botha's individual surrender, there
fore, would only affect himself. IT a gen.
eral capitulation is being negotiated there
is Gen. De la Rev, who is near Mafeking,
and other commandants still at large
who have to be heard from. In any case
some days may elapse before any thing
definite is known on the subject one way
or the other. The capture of Kitcheners
scouts, corps specially raised to serve
as the Generals bodyguard, shows that
there is no suspension of military opera
tions on the part OF the Beers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
RYE0ATE.

EN-. Fi6eld was in Newport on busi-
ness the first of last week.
Miss Mary Beattie returned last week
from Littleton where she has been spend
ing several weeks with her brother, DR..
Beattie.
w. T. Nolan finished drawing his
contract of wood to the creamery last
week.
The W. c. T. U. held an interesting and
well attended meeting at W. H. Nelson's
Thursday.
Herbert Gibson returned fpom the
Medical Institute, Buffalo, March I'd,
considerably improved in health.
Short vacations in Peacham and McIn-
doe academies have brought home some
of our young people-Lizzie Norwood,
Winifred and Milligan Nolan from
Peacham and Ned Corliss from McIndoe.
A number from this place attended the
play "Uncle Toms Cabin" at Woods
vile Wednesday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Jackson of South Ryegate
occupied the United Presbyterian pulpit
Sunday. Rev. F. A. Collins has not been
out since his recent illness but is gaining
rapidly now.
Miss Jessie Davidson has been quite i'll
for several days.
Mrs. W. F. Gibson is also seriously i'll
with pneumonia.
E. E. Symes has resumed work in the
creamery and is initiating new assist
ant, Mr.. Porter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
LUXEMBOURG.

Dennis Jackson, worthy and respect
ed resident of this town died Thursday
evening at his home, of pneumonia. His
funeral was held Saturday afternoon at
his late home, Rev. Mr. MacNiel oficiat-
ing. He leaves vile, several sons and
one daughter besides other relatives.
The Woman's Club met with Mrs. Flo
ra Balch Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 90:
Roll call; historical paper. Charles and
Cromwell, by Miss Bell; music Mrs.
Balch; reading, Mrs. Balch.
Luke Colby is quite sick with typhoid
fever.
Mrs. Cordelia Cheney has been very
sick with grip the past week.
Elbridge Carbee has been victim of
grip for several days.
Uriah Knapp has returned to his home
in Chelsea, Mass.
John Emerson of Lancaster was in
town Monday.
Miss Edith Benton returned to her
home in Lancaster, Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
GREENSBORO.

LA. Crane has been at home a few
days.
Mrs. Mary Caswell returned to Con-
cord, Saturday.
Mrs. James Gebbie is very sick.
Rev. Mr.. Stewart closed his labors at
the Presbyterian church Sunday.
Will McCloskey of Danville visited at
George Rogers, the last of the week.
Allen Spiers has not been well for a
few days.
Napoleon Burke ofBoston has been Wis
iting his niece, Mrs. E. Smith, for a few
days.
Mrs. Gertrude Jackson has been spend
ing few days with her parents in Wal
den.
Miss Emma Smith was called home
Thursday on account of the serious lii
ness of her father.
Winnie Dow commences work this
week at Mr.. Farren's in Hardwick.
Maggie Coomer is working at James
Gebbies.
W. S. Ingalls, started for Washington,
D. c., Wednesday, to be present at the
Inauguration of President Mckinley.
Ed. Jackson has been moving from
Craftsbury to the Gushing house.
William Spiers has leased his farm for
a year to William Thompson and gone
to live with his son George. Mr.. Spiers
is in very poor health.
Miss Grace Chandler started Tuesday
for Battle Creek, Michigan, to complete
her course of training at the Kellogg
Sanitarium.
Clara Jackson has been having the
measles.
George Fowler is in town for few
days.
Our efficient superintendent of shoots,
Mrs. F. J. Chase, instituted a friendly
contest among the schools IN town, in
an examination on the geography, his
tory and civil government of Vermont.
The scholars were all interested in the
subject and received high marks in all
the schools. The school in No. marked
100 per cent; No. A. came next with 90
per cent. and No. 1, and No. 10 at 90 per
cent, closely followed by the other schools.
A. E. Jackson and R. B. Smith have
been drawn as jurors for the March term
of court at Newport.
Frank Pope has sold his house to N.
B. Payne for 5000, and is now renting
the house.
George Austin, who went to Iowa a
year ago, has returned to Greensboro.
About year and half ago many Of
our citizens were visited by an agent for
charging pictures. He picked up many
pictures and many dollars also as ad-
vance payments, agreeing to deliver the
finished work in month or six weeks.
1t seems he skipped out with the funds
collected and the firm in Bangor who
were charging the pictures, have been
delivering the work and collecting the
balance the past week to save them.
selves from loss as far as possible.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
LYNDON CENTER.

At the annual village meeting last Sat-
urday evening these officers were elected {:
Trustee for three years, S. G. Collision;
trustee for one year, G. R. Dresser; clerk,
6. F. Ferguson; treas. and collector, c.
R. Hoyt; auditor, E. M. Campbell; chief
engineer of fire dept, G. R. Dresser; asst.
engineer of fire dept, James Shores; 20
cents on dollar was voted for village
expenses, which, with the highway tax,
make total village tax of 40 cents on
dollar.
The public exercises of the Junior class
of Lyndon Institute occurred Thursday
evening. The speakers gave evidence of
excellent training by the elocution teach
err, Miss Mabel Hamilton, of Newport.
The entertainment closed with prone
made, with music by Wilson's orchestra.
The winter term at the Institute closes
today.
The Ladies Aid have an oyster supper
at the church vestry tomorrow evening.
Supper from to 8 o'clock, followed by
an entertainment.
F. L. Pugsley went to Concord, N. H.,
last Saturday to attend Y. M. c. A.
meeting, returning Monday.
The body of Mrs. Hartwell, sister of
o. W. Chesley, who died in Connecticut,
was brought here for burial last Satur-
day.
Charles R. Hoyt has purchased F. R.
KimbalPs milk business, taking possess
ion March |. Mr.. Hoyt now has 80
COWS and will add more as his needs
reQuire
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06

The Rev. Charles Henry Welles was or
dained to the priesthood at Christ
Church, Bethel, Thursday. Beside the
bishop there were present the following
clergymen of the Episcopal diocese. the
Revs. E. N. Goddard of Windsor, A. N.
Lewis of Montpelier, G. B. Johnson. the
bishops chaplain, Homer White of Ran.
dolph, A. d. Brown of Norwich Univer-
sity, G. Y. Sutherland ofNorth6eld, A. A.
Bryant of White River Junction, Brian
Roberts Of Barre. There was large con-
gregation of lay people from Bethel, Roy
alton, Randolph and Barre, with several
of the ministers of other religious bodies,
Bishop Hall preached and celebrated the
holy communion following the ordina-
ton.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
WR ct CONCORD.

The Ladies of the Relief Corps will give
a sugar party and promenade at G. A. X.
hall, Saturday evening, March 9. Every
one is invited.
Darwin Owen and family of Massachu-
sets are visiting friends in town.
The Ladies Benevolent Society will
meet with Mrs. R. T. Johnson for a
special business meeting this Wednesday
afternoon.
The annual report of the town was
itemized this year as voted last March
meeting. Seectmen's orders, S6549 81 /;
road commissioner orders, S2355 SO {;
school directors orders, $343O. "a; ;
towns indebtedness, SAG, $50 Al; profits
ofliquor agency since Grin Ford has been
agent, $173.
Miss Grace Morgan is out again after
her illness with measles.
Mrs. A. c. Fuller read sermon at the
Methodist church, Sunday morning.
Additional items on page6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
PEACHAH.

Charles Varnum OF Marshalltown,
Iowa, is in town tor a short time.
Robert Steele had the misfortune to
lose one of his span of nice horses last
week.
M. M. Wheeler has sold his farm to
Ellie Wheeler of Barre.
Robert Hunter sprained his ankle very
badly last week.
Charles Knapp has bought the house
at South Peacham lately occupied by the
Barnetts.
Mrs. E. W. Lyford is very sick with
pneumonia.
Mrs. J. c. Guthrie who has been very
sick with pneumonia is improving.
About 40 young people spent very
pleasant evening with Garnet Cowen at
Andrew Whitehill's Wednesday evening
before he lett for Canada.
Mrs. ]. K. Williams is visiting friends
in Boston.
Miss Hannah Martin had the misfor-
ture to fall and break her hip Thursday.
Perley Morgan and Lizzie Mitchell of
South Peacham were married last week
Monday at Barnet Center.
Mrs. Abbie Hunt, who has been spend
ing several weeks at Groton, has return
ed.
Bessie Varnum spent several days in
st. Johnsbury last week.
Mary Bailey is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Scott M. Farnum, at Burke.
Mrs. Millen Farrow has been quite
sick with the grip the past week.
Fire has again visited Peacham and
taken another old land mark This time
it was the old McLachlin place between
the Corner and South Peacham, built in
1903, lately occupied by Henry Mitchell
although at present the family were
living in the Lines house just below, and
keeping their live stock at this place. The
stock was nearly all saved except some
poultry. About five tons OF hay, 80
bushels of potatoes and some apples
were burned. Cause of fire unknown.
Insurance in the Vermont Mutual for
$1,400. Mr.. Mitchell was in New
York at the time of the fire,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
LOWER WATERFORD.

Henry Davidson and Mildred Bullock
returned from New York city Saturday
after 10 days stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ross of St.
Tohnsbury attended the social held last
Wednesday at Lyman Church's.
Frank Goss is visiting his brother in
Cabot.
Master Harry Henderson is visiting
his aunt, Miss M. Henderson, in Peacham.
Will Henderson attended the funeral OF
his brother. in.law in Peacham Tuesday.
The meetings will begin Monday even
ing, March IS. Mr.. Gillian comes the
goth. All are cordially invited to at
tend these services.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
WALDEN.

The reception to Mr.. and Mrs. F. e.
mer Cox Friday night was largely at
tended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. Rogers of Barre
have been visiting at ]. B. Rogers.
Mrs Walter Kittredge is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Steve Woodland, at West
Danville.
Frank Goss of Waterford has been Wis
iting his brother for a few days.
Mrs. Anna Ordway, who has been in
Peacham caring for her sister, Mrs.
Guthrie, is at home again.
Norman King of Stannard has been
visiting friends in town the past week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06

ing the best Sunday morning he had for
long time. He leaves one son, Charles,
who has the sympathy of all in his attic
ton. The funeral will be held Wednes-
day at 2 o'clock.
Alonzo Wheeler has bought the Hickie
home and moved last week.
Dean Batchelder came home from
Montpelier Monday sick with the
measles.
Julia Fisher and Bertha Osgood went
to Marsh6eld on Monday evening to
speak at the K, P. sociable,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
NORTH DANVILLR.

An illustrated lecture on Cuba will be
given in the schoolhouse on Friday even
ing, March 10, by Rev. j. W. Harris Of
st. lohnsbury. The lecture describes the
people and scenes of Cuba. and personal
experiences of a winter visit among them
illustrated with lantern views from pic
lures taken by Mr.. Harris while in the
island last winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06

Investigation appears to show that
South Dakota has paid somewhere near
$1,000 bounty for the scalps of prairie
dogs and young coyotes, the state ot1ic-
ials having been under the impression
that they were paying for wolf scalps.
Even experienced men find difficulty in
distinguishing between the scalp of a
young coyote aud that of a gray vol
DuD,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
CABOT.

Ellen Pike, who has been at work for
James Drew, has gone home and her
place is taken by Edith Morse.
The cantata merry Milkmaids" will
be presented Wednesday and Thursday
evenings.
Postmaster g. c. Hatch died suddenly
Sunday afternoon. He had been in poor
health all winter but was so he could at
tend to the postofice. He was in the
office on Saturday evening and was feel
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06

Chin Stu, former grand secretary, and
Hsu Cheng Yu, son of the notorious Hsu
Tung, were publicly beheaded on Feb. 26.
The street in which the execution took
place was guarded by French, German
and American troops. The condemned
officials were taken to the ground in
carts, escorted bya company OF Japanese
infantry. Chin Stu met his fate in
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-03-06
EAST CONCORD.

William Olin Morse, the Oldest son OF
the late Arthur L. Morse died at the
home of his sister, Mrs. William Webb,
early Sunday morning. The funeral will
be held at the Methodist church today
at 1 o'clock. Deceased was so years Z
months and IL days old. was married to
Miss Alma Page, who died three years
ago last July. One daughter survives
him, Mrs. Clarence McKelvy, also one
sister and one brother. Sometime in
June of last year Mr.. Morse was taken
with hemorrhage Of the nose and nearly
bled to death and has had several at
tacks of bleeding since, from which he
never fully recovered, and at last the
grip set in which soon developed into
pneumonia and after about seven days
of suffering death came to his relief.
Mr.. Morse was kind neighbor, had no
enemies and wished no harm to anyo
He was always ready to lend helping
hand and freely gave to every charitable
purpose and will be much missed by a
large circle of friends and relatives.
1t is the most sickly time ever known
in this locality. Grip is the prevailing
malady and proves fatal in great many
cases.
Mrs. Harvey Fisher of st. Johnsbury
in visiting her aunt, Mrs. Richard King,
and other relatives about here.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Higgins, now of Groveton, but
formerly of this place, died last week and
was buried in Groyeton, The parents
have the sympathy of the community.