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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31
SOMERS,

Mrs. George Hedges has been visiting
In Springfield for few days.
Miss Angie Wolcott of Broad Brook is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Homer Kibbe, of
North Somers.
Among the guests In town this week
was Daniel G. Pease from Meriden, in
spector for Parker's gun works.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Fuller have
gone to Vermont for a week Or SO. Mrs.
Fuller will spend the time with an old
school friend, while Mr.. Fuller is on a
hunting expedition.
Mrs. E. B. Little escaped serious in
jury few nights ago. She fell through
the scuttle In the barn floor to the yard,
about eight feet below. She was bruised
and shaken up, but the doctors think she
Is not seriously injured.
The selectmen are busy finishing up
their fall work. The new steel bridge
over the scantic river, built by the Berlin
company, Is about completed, and the
EO6O IL open ZOE CraV0l TO hall Qlll. Inc
expense was about $500.
Miss Augusta Lombard, librarian OF
Somers public library, and her cousin,
Miss Fannie Washburn, have gone to
Pittsfeld, Chatham and Lenox, Mass. to
visit friends. Clifford Parsons acts as
librarian during her absence.
Orville Ham has secured the contract
for finishing the grade and hardening the
section of road not completed between
the old William Brainard property and
the home of William A. Peaae. There
were only two bids for the job, Mrs
Ernest Avery bidding $275 and Mr.. Ham
1874.
The Rockville union of Junior Chris
tian Endeavor societies held its quarterl,
meeting at the Congregational churcl
Saturday afternoon. A lunch was servet
at 10 in the town hall, followed by prais
service at 100. There was an address II
the afternoon by Miss Margaret Burns o
Meriden, and remarks by Rev. Charlie
Davis of Somersville and w. J. G. Ralph
pastor Of the Somers church.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

I'm ali my forty years experience
with trees and plants" said a well
known gardener. Il have yet to hear
of a willow tree being struck by light.
ming. Spruce trees. whitewood and
pine trees sometimes almost seem to
attract the electricity, and oak and
other large trees and even many small
trees are often MANNED and killed. But
willow trees seem for some reason to be
immune to death or injury i'll this
shape. and have never seen or even
heard of tree of this family which
lightning has ever struck" -Cleveland
leader
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

WANTED.-SEvERAL PERSONS OF CHAR
acter and good reputation in each state zone
in this county requ1red) to represent and ad-
Of solid financial standing. Salary $18 weekly
with expenses additional, all payable in cash
each Wednesday direct from head Office. Horse
and carriages furnished when necessary. Ref
erences. Enclose self-addressed stamped envel-
Ope. Manager, 316 Caxt0n Building, Chicago.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31
WILLIMANTIC.

At a meeting at the board of trade
rooms Monday night, Of those Interested
In continuing the annual Willimantic fairs,
1t was decided to appoint George e. Him.
man to draw up articles of association.
The old association has voted to sell out
and wind up Its affairs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31
ELLINGTON.


James A. Stacy has closed his house
and gone to the Soldiers home in Wis.
consin.
The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society will be held next week Thursday
afternoon and evening with Mrs. A. U.
Charter.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31
Where to Begin.

Mrs. Trotabout-I shall be off the
greater part of the day. as have join
ed the Society For the Suppression Of
Needless and Nerve Racking Noises.
Mr.. Good idea, my dear. Take
the baby along with you.-New York
Weekly
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

The assassin Of President Mckinley,
Leon Czolgosz, was executed In the elec-
trio chair at Auburn, N. Y, Tuesday
morning at 7.12. He declared while In
the chair that he was not sorry for what
he had done. An autopsy showed that
his brain was In normal condition. A
carboy of acid was poured over the body
In the coffin in the grave 80 as to entirely
disintegrate the body.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

One hundred and ten of the ring horses
of Buffalo Bills wild west show were
killed In railway accident near Licking.
ton, N. c., Tuesday.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

The annual meeting OF the Tolland
County temporary home was held last
Thursday at the home, Vernon Center.
County Commissioner ]. II. Buell. was
chairman. The report of the secretary,
Mrs. G. q. Tillinghast, was followed by
the reports of the town committees as
follows: Andover, Mrs. Stearns and
Mrs. Yeomans: Bolton, Mrs. Sperry and
Mrs. LOOMS; Columbia, Mrs. Little
Coventry, Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Kings
bury; Ellington, Mrs. Talcott and Mrs.
Pinney; Hebron, Mrs. Porter; Mansfield.
Mrs. Sumner;- Rockville, Mrs. Thrall
and Mrs. McChristie Somers, Mrs.
Noble; Stafford, Mrs. Pinney, Mrs. Bak-
or and Mrs. Walker; Tolland, Mrs.
Agard and Mrs. Leonard; Wilmington,
Mrs. Upham. Superintendent Talbot's
report showed that on July 1, 1900, there
were in the home 4S children; committed
during the year, 6; returned, s; total, SO;
children placed In homes during the year,
10; released to friends, 2; sent to the
Connecticut school for boys, 1; in the
home July 1, 1901, 46; total, SO. During
the year but three children had been Ill
and only $41 O8 had been spent for physi.
clans and medicines. Superintendent
Adams of the Hartford County home
made q few brief remarks, as did also the
following: Mary Hall of Hartford, who
said she was particularly impressed will
the large attendance of committees ane
with the enthusiasm shown in the work
Rev. w. Fl. Teel, G. P. Kellogg o
Waterbury, A. D. Noble of Somers
Alderman G. F. jackson of Rockville
Marshall Porter of Hebron, DR.. A. r
Goodrich of Vernon, Rev. II. r. Hoising
er of Pennsylvania and John Thompson
of Ellington. Dinner was served In tn
large dining room. The superintendent
and matron, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Talbot
were highly praised for the manner il
which the home Is kept.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

Resolutions, obituaries or cards-of thanks in
serted at one-half advertising rates. Births,
marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi-
cations received without signature always COM
mitted to the waste basket without attention.
This paper is mailed regularly to its suDscrib
ers until definite order to discontinue is re-
ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
THIs Paper and The Connecticut Courant
semi-weekly) furnished for sails per year.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

Danielson, 23d, James Edward Stanley
of South Coventry and Miss Linda Evelyn
Trip of Danielson.
Hartford. 18th, Edyth Mabel, daughter
of John Lilley, Jr., of Stafford Springs,
and Robert Watson of Hartford
Chicopee, Both, Charles Bissenett OF
Stafford Springs and Miss Nellie Malley.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31
There are Many Men
Of Many Minds,

And many women to suit all kinds Of
minds, but there Is only one place in this
part of the state where you can always
buy your groceries and get for every dol
lar expended 100 cents worth Of First
Glass Groceries. Our modesty makes US
blush when we name the store, but for
your good we must do our duty, SO we
pronounce the magic name-The
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

Nineteen persons lost their lives at a
fire In an upholstery works at Philadel-
phia last Friday, and as many more were
Injured
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Born.

West Stafford, Goth, daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Deloge.
Stafford Springs, Goth, daughter t,
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Frazo.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31
Reliable Black Silks.

Only those who participate realize
how much silk goodness we give at the
smallest kind of prices, but that is one
of the secrets of our business, selling
dependable silks without exorbitant
prices.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

Ex-Governor Henry B. Harrison, 70,
died at HE home In New Haven Tuesday
noon.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

Presidents lifelong friend, comrade in war
and colleague in congress. Was near his side
IN Sesth oIoed the er ~ th mo NatioSai
Capitol and to Canton. The general requires a
share Of the proceeds of his book to be devoted
to Mckinley monument fund.- Thus every
subscriber becomes contributor to this fund.
Millions OF copies will be sold. Everybody will
buy it. Orders for the asking. Nobody win re-
dent McKfnleys last picture taken at the White
House. You can easily and quickly clear 81 900
taking orders. Order outfit quick Chance to
prove success secure yearly contract and be-
come manager. Outfit free. Send IL cents In
stamps to pay expense Of wrapping, packing
and mailing elegant prospectus Taking 10 to
so orders daily. $4,000 copies will be sold in this
vicinity. Address
THE CONTINENTAL ASSEMBLY,
Corcoran Bldg, Opp. U. 8. Treasury,
Washington, d. G.
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MI EAL BAGS.-All persons having
Av1 our meal bags in their possession are re-
Quested TO return them at once as we need them
JACOB GLOVER & SON, STAFFORD Hollow.
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A Special Bargain.

27-inch Corded Taffetas in a variety
Of shades but not all colors. One dol
lar quality. Our price S5c yard.
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Glte @re<&.

MCLAUGHLIN q SON, PUBLISHERS.
$3.50 year. II paid strictly In advance. 81 %
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31
Flies Are TOuGh.

A fly is almost invincible. 1t will
survive long immersion in water, will
sustain the odors of sulphur and other
disinfectants without apparent injury.
Only turpentine. chloroform and ammo
MIA and washing can get the better of
a fly.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Is an old
friend in new form 1t is prepared fol
the particular benefit of sufferers from
nasal catarrh who are used to an atomize,
IN spraying the diseased membranes. All
the healing and soothing properties Of
Cream Balm are retained In the new prep
aration. 1t does not dry up the secre
tons. Price, including spraying tube, X
Sc Warren street, New York, will mail it
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

MILL exchange a new Turkish Bath
w Cabinet and Book of Instructions for this
years Pullets, Plymouth Rocks or Wyandottes
preferred. Address j. T. g., Box $685.
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Read the Following:

19-inch Black All Silk Peau de Sole
"a good quality. Value 85c.
Our price CSC yard.
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I OST--On the road from John Rock
~ wells to the borough, Black Cloth Cape
lined with black silk. Finder will be rewarded
by leaving it at The Press Office. 1w#
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

YNO RENT-5-room tenement on Ben
Il ton street. sunny rooms, with all conven-
fences. Call at Office of G. F. BECK WITH
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

At price so out Of proportion TO their
value.
In this case, the disproportion is all In
favor of the buyer, but our courage is
equal to the emergency. 1t ts sometimes
desirable In the course OF trade to remove
the plumage from competition and reveal
how deceptive things may be in the mat
ter Of size. We always sell our goods at
their naked value, with the idea that
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1901-10-31

FOUND.-A pocket book containing q
Il bunch of keys. Owner can recover by call.
ing at The Press Office
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MISS Alberta Eaton will give instruc.
WI ton in P1anO-forte at her home 2 High st.
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POARDERS WANTED-No 81 High
ID Street. MRS. JOHN DUPRE.
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Wash TaHetas.

Cheney Bros Imperial Tafetas, the
best made, in every desirable shade.
Our price 75c yard.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02
DISCUSSION ON DIVORCE.


Assembly who will within
indlsube
Separations received the
the
b invalid an void at the outs
problem pos
nor
do in
legislation
hod p on the
framed that would lessen
II entirely ou he Of divorce
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02
DIET FOR C0NVAlESCENTS

Convslescents who have long subsisted
wholly upon fluids must be careful in
resuming solid diet, for the rapidity OF re-
cuperatlon OF the digestive organs varies
very much IN different persons and
taking meats or other solid foods too
soon may cause a rise in temperature.
rapid heart action and, possibly, Niscersl
congestion. The first meat given there
fore, should be prepared In a finely sub
divided state. such az chopped beef or
minced chicken. During convalcscence
from protractcd fevers tho more easily
dirostrd forms Of stafcny foods are the
most useful. especially n there has been
loss of weight Sago and tapioca
thoroughly cooked and served with
cream. and dried bread crumbs cooked In,
milk. or meat broth are very nutriti-
u0us Crackrrs and zwieback are useful.
Custard puddings. cooked fruit AMI beef
ielly. blanc mango or baked custarl may
bc allowed PoaChed eggs ON toast. milk
punch raw or stewed oysters. be n or
chicken broth. broths with rice. cream
OF celery soup. wine jelly. tea. cocoa, cg.-
nog. buttcred toast. milk toast. soft.
cooked eggs, baked apples. stewed prunOs
may be given. After three or four DAYS.
small mutton chop or n piece of brOiled
tender bocfstcuk may be allowed the con-
valsccnt also sweet breads. calls brain,
orange jelly, sponge cake. hrollod birds
For conVaioscenCe champagne sherry
madeira ut good clarct may be given
in some cuses with advantage Mrs
Gcslne Lemeke .n April Ledger Msuthly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02
CLOSING SESSION OF
THE CLAIMING CONFERENC CE.

The final session Of the Claiming con-
ference opened in the Westminster
church, on Mathewson street, at 2:30
o'clock yesterday afternoon win the
president. Mr.. job c. Tripp. of Fairha-
ven in the chair. After a brief business
meeting and the reading OF reports the
subject OF the after noon was taken up.
This was 'The Claiming Conference
Sunday School Union" which has but re-
Gently been organized
Rev Alfred X. Hussey. the president
OF the union, presided over this part of
the program and spoke briefly OF the =.
s. union which he characterized as the
Child of the Claiming Conference" "A
year ago we were not in the world said
he but today the church has a strong and
promising infant on it's hands. Mr.. Hus-
sey briefly outlined thes aims Of the
Sunday school union and its needs and
said that from small beginnings, IL had
now taken on practical definite form.
At the close of Mr.. Hussey's remarks
three addresses on Sunday School Es-
sentials' were given by the following
business men who are also Sunday school
superintendents ana prominently iuenu-
fed with the Sunday school work OF the
Unitarial denomination.
Mr.. william G. Gray OF Fall River. Mr..
Job c. Tripp OF Fairhaven and MrHenry
W. Sharpe, superintendent OF the First
Congregational Sunday school Unitari-
am of this city.
Mr.. Billings of Taunton was announced
TO give the fourth address but because
OF pressure OF business was unable to be
present. Mr. Gray, the first speaker gave
"A forcible and interesting address In
which he called attention To the follow
ing essential factors which he believed
were indispensable TO successful sun
day school.
lst the scholars must furnish salts
factory attendance. and ID the teachers
should furnish the qualification of enthu-
siasm for their work and personal inter-
est i'm their pupils. Teachers should also
be punctual I'm their attendance and
possess a knowledge ot the lesson before
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02
HEAVY DEMAND FOR POSTAGE STAMPS

Another evidence of the great com
mcrcisl activity prevailing in the coun-
try has become manifest Ia the cnor-
nous demand for postage stamps. "Thls
is so heavy aud persistent" says the
Washington Post, THAT the reserve
stock Of stamps st the Bureau of I'm
craving and Printing has become much
lessened. The law requires that there
should be kept constantly on hand az the
bureau loo.Ooo.Oco one cent stamps and
2oo,oooOoO two-cent stamps. Heretofore
there has never been any difficulty in
sspplying the current demands for
stamps. ana, az the same time. in main
tanning the reserve required by law. Most
OF the time n good supply aboy, the re
serve has been kept on hand. Recently
hc wever the increased demand has drawn
50 heavily on the reserve that there are
now only Is O00,0e0 twos and S60Q0.oco of
ones in the stamp vaults. The Treas
ury Depar- mcnt has. there fore decided
90 Increase the hours ~ the employees iu
the stamp division of the bureau ana try
90 rcrlcnislI the reserve.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02
HARD ON ANTI-IMPERIALISTS.

The animpeaists straits indeed when they
compelled support Of The unsavoy type resist
ing Philippines Since Agunaldo capture
by legitimate Filipino patriots frequent
present the archipelago is pachd for the
audug Chine
These blood thirsty aud eaeherous individuals do
people whom pretend fight They
who using patriot cloak punder They
sympathy support the highwayman
burglar.
Patriotic Americans will present condition in the Phil
ippnes magnificent triumph only American
American peace methods and half ago that
part Fpnos manifested itself
then small and practically beeged in Manila
The itself in revolt and in the tying posi-
having open
the
They did their work we'll and humanely, however
apparent in the pacfcaton of the archipelago for the
bands of Caies and Lucban will be taken prompt
ly, doubt The Fipnos understand the purpose
the United States and they only willing bu anxious
the benehcent rule which will be given
appears soldiers the Philippines
perform than that which falls the organized
stabusy when civil has been established they
be required for this perfuucory Assuedy
progressing voably
the handful who
call themselves anti-mperialiss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02

presenting the same 10 the class. The in-
diyiduality OF the teacher should mani
fest itself In the method OF handling the
class. Above all. declared the speaker
teachers should make IL point always
TO get 60 the school a little before the
rest.
In closing MIR. Gray declared that ''ev-
cry Sunday school should have on it's
list. at least. one incorrigible optimist."
He then proceeded To prove the great
value Of such an optimist in the Sunday
school
In the second address Mr.. Trip dwelt
on the essentials OF good music; good
order good entertainments; faithfuf pa
tient teachers. Mr.. Trip advocated, also,
the wisdom of teaching Sunday school
boys and girls the lesson OF giving by
urging that each pupil contribute PEN
ny each Sunday TO the treasury OF the
Sunday school
lie believed also that the minister
should come into the Sunday school and
have a part I'M It's exercises.
In closing Mr. Tripp urged that
right view OF Jesus be taught 20 the
boys and girls so that His life and
character should he indelbly photo
graphsd I'm the memory
The final address was given by Mr..
Henry ID. Sharpe. Mr.. Sharpe dwelt at
length upon the essential qualifications
Of Sunday school teachers believing
that the teachers hold the key TO the
entire situation and that the Sunday
school must command the enthusiasm
and cooperation OF these, II IL is to be
successfully carried on.
1T is the quality of the teaching not
the quantity" declared the speaker.
At the close of Mr.. Sharpes address a
general discussion arose on the many
points which had been advanced by the
three speakers.
During the afternoon the following Of
flcers were elected: President, Job G.
Trip Of Fairhaven. Mass; vice presi-
dent, Hon. Oliver Prescott of Taunton.
Mass. treasurer. Charles II. Sheldon OF
Providence; secretary, Rev. John M.Wil-
son OF Fall River.
The board of trustees consists OF the
above officers and also Mrs. Benjamin
Ray Phelon Of Providence and Nathan
Newbury Of Taunton.
The conference adjurned at 4:3o.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02
Doings in The :.
=. Jociai l)orid.

Mrs. Walter Peck gave a large bridge
whist party at her residence on Water
man street on Tuesday evening. The
prizes were very handsome and the sup
per which was most delicious was served
at small tables. a most enjoyable even
ing was passed at one OF the tolliest
card parties of the winter.
Mr Alexander Duncan Chaplin, Jr., en-
tertained at the Park Casino a number
OF guests at dinner in the private dining
room. Later the ball room was opened
for an informal dance. MIR. Belts gave
a most attractive and delicious menu.
Mrs. James Phetteplsce gave jolly
supper at the Agawam club FOR Miss
Marshal. the guest ~ Miss Irene Butler
Mr.. George l.. Darte is ia New York
on flying business trip.
Mr.. 4. A. Rhodes has returned from
n long and extended trip I'm the south
headnuarters being at Atlanta, Georgia.
10 is now with his parents at Lloyd
avenue.
Mrs Charles J. Stecdman gives
small luncheon today az her residence
on Prospect street
Invitations have just been received for
"a musicale az the Agawam club 90 he
given hy Mrs. Harry Parsons cross on
Thursday afternoon, May the ninth. at
4 o'clock.
Miss Rosa Grosvenor has left New
York and opened her villa a. Newport
She has been greatly missed in Proyi-
dence society as her house on Angel
street has not been opened here for over
= wear
Mrs Frank A. Rh0dss save Ma bls.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02

ket luncheon for her granddaughter. Isa-
belle Rhodes Swift yesterday, which
the young people seemed to enjoy very
much. During luncheon number OF
baskets We're left at the door for the
young misses and later they started on
their tour OF dropping May baskets"
Her guests were Miss Beatrice Colt.
Miss Harriet Nightingale Miss Mary
Nightingale, Miss Elizabeth Swift, Miss
Sybii Williams OF Brazil, South Ameri-
ca.
The Park Casino was the scene OF
much merriment. May day morning.
when Manager Belts gave one OF the
most tempting of breakfasts 60 over
eighty people. who had either driven, or
ridden out on their wheels The service
was perfect i'm every particular and we
are 10 be congratulated on having such
charming place where can be found
such delicious cuisine and service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02
!::::Iheatres. g:

Edna Hunter. who viii play Majprlc On
tire Klaw AZ Erlanger production Of De-.
koven g. Smiths new comic opera
Foxy Quiller" at the Providence .pcrs
House next Monday tx Toledo glrl. tlo
daughter OF one OF the local railway
House next Monday and Tuesday cvon-
inss. is Toledo girl. the dnuElgier OF
ore OF the local railway magnatcs of
that city.
She was a member OF Augastin Daly's
stock company, and after playing a line
or parts I'm number OF plays she was
given an important role with The orig
NAL cast OF "rhe Runaway Girl Last
season she sang In Chris aud the Nom
deiful lamp, an opera by John Philip
Sousa, and this year she is with Foxy
Quiller."
Miss Hunter IL one Of the beauties of
the American stage. She is pure blonde
type, with Grecian east OF features, and
a splendid figure
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-02

The New York Tribune II moved TO
remark that the scntinels Of the king +
English might wisely cry out against the
overuse OF the word "evidence" both as
a noun and a verb. Very much in cvl-
dence' Is stilted phrase, Il declares
which is unpleasantly frequent IA books
and magazines and newspaper IN these
days. II means nothing more than the
single word conspicuous" or 'promi-
nent' or debated" or discussed" and
II IL sadly ovgrworked sliocuilon. To
evidence" and TO be evidenced are
biots on the purity OF the language which
are also TOO cftcn recosnized In current
speech snd print.