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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
CHURCH AND SOCIAL.

The Rev. W. A. Estabrook of Viii
mington has accepted a call to the
Second Congl church at Amherst,
Mass, and will begin his work there
June /.
The Rev. A. Z. Atwater preached
his final sermon as pastor of Hedding
Methodist church, Barre, Sunday, Apr.
9th, to what is said to have been the
largest congregation ever seen in the
church.
The st. Andrews Benevolent society
of Vermont with superintendent OF
flee at st. Johnsbury, has in response
to popular demand, organized chapters
throughout the state, and will do bust
ness on the lodge system.
The Universalist church of St. Al
bans has voted to extend an unani-
nous call to the Rev. George Wallace
Penniman, for the past five years pastor
OF the Universalist church at South
bridge, Mass. He will occupy the
pulpit for the first time Sunday May 4
Tuesday, the Sth, was the golden
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Nichols, OF Mortified, but
owing TO the illness of Mrs. Nichols
there was no formal observance OF the
occasion. Doctor Nichols was secre-
tary of state for nearly 20 years, a
much longer period than the Office has
been held by any other man. He is a
member of the Protestant Episcopal
church, and has always been identified
with the councils of both the diocese
and his home parish. His wife has
also been active in church work
Doctor and Mrs. Nichols are both fond
of society and their home has always
been the scene OF ample hospitality.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
BARNARD.
Dora Cady is on the sick list.
+. X. Morgan is failing rapidly
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Dora Cady is on the sick list.
Z. X. Morgan is failing rapidly.
S. B. Aikens infant child is much bet
/ ter.
II. A. Wood was in Woodstock satur-
day.
Mark Furman was with friends in town
over Sunday.
William Davis of Woodstock was at
Wayside Inn Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Wilson spent couple OF
days in Bethel last week
Lester Wheeler has gone to Harrisyille,
X. l., to work upon a farm.
A. Brink is not as well of late. He is
suffering from rheumatism.
Fremont Brown of Bethel began work
for w. q. Danforth Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Miller called on
friends in this village Sunday.
Miss Messer of Rochester was the guest
OF Miss Earle Chase over Sunday
w. f. Davis expects to finish saving
and shut down his mill this week.
James Ward OF East Putney was with
relatives here the first of the week.
G. w. Cleveland lost a horse last week
from being kicked while in the stall.
Walter Bourdeau and wife came up from
Quechee Saturday, returning Sunday.
John and Fred Dutton are moving onto
their lately purchased farm in Chateaugay.
Moore's orchestra viii give a dance at
the town hail Friday evening" April 18th.
Mrs. Enos Huntoon lately visited her
mother, Mrs. Robinson, at 3ridgewater
Corners.
Several OF our people attended the en-
tertainment at the East village Friday
evening.
Rollin Crowell is moving to his fathers
home in East Barnard. Mrs. Crowell will
remain with her parents for a time.
Robert Perkins took his first steps with
out the use OF a crutch last week and will
soon get about without any difficulty.
w. G. Waldo and family of Bethel were
guests at L. r. Chamberlin's last week
Thursday. They start on their western
Journey this week, expecting TO make
their future home in the state OF Washing
ton, where Mrs Waldo has a half-sister
and Mr.. Waldo brother.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17

returned missionary from Malaysia
was presented 10 the conference and
gave an interesting talk.
Miss Mile NJ Martin OF White
River junction was re-licensed as
deaconess by the conference. Miss
Martin is the only deaconess in this
conference.
The anniversary of the Woman's
Home Missionary society drew a large
audience chiefly of women at the after
noon services. This service was fol
/ lowed by the anniversary exercises of
/ the Sunday school union, for which the
Rev Charles Roads, ID. D., OF Phila-
delphia delivered the address.
The anniversary of the Temperance
society was celebrated at the evening
session, when addresses were made
by the Rev. w. II. IL. Avery, ID. D.,
pastor OF the Baptist church of st. Al
bans. and by the Rev. Geo. w Hunt
of st. Johnsbuy.
Sunday morning, the love feast was
largely attended, led by Rev. L. o.
Sherburne.
The services at all of the Protestant
churches in the city were presided
over by visiting clergymen, Bishop
Goodsell delivering a magnificent adj
dress at the Methodist church. The
church was packed TO the doors and
many were turned away Rev. l.. X
Whitman of Waterbury spoke at the
Universallst church, Rev. Charles
Roads of Philadelphia at the Baptist
and Rev. G. o. Judkins of Montpelier
at the Congregational
One of the most solemn and impress
siye services in the ritual OF the church
was held in the Methodist church in
the afternoon when seven young men
were ordained as elders and two as
deacons. The elders were George NJ
Burdick OF Williamsville, Xenophon
NJ. Fowler OF Ludlow, Orlando +.
Aiken of Cabot, William r. Mather of
Groton, j. Edmund Badger of Waits
field, Adelbert A. Estabrook OF West
Fairlee and William o. Allen of
Springfield. The deacons were Geo.
+. Deuel. and L. r. Currier.
AT the First Congregational church !
In the evening Rev. DR. Charles Roads |
delivered an address, his subject being |
Building Nobly on the Past"
The anniversary OF the Missionary
society was held at the Methodist |
church in the evening, the principal |
address being delivered by Rev. f. W. |
Morgan.
The appointments were announced |
Monday morning. Among them were
the following in the Montpelier dis
trict -
Presiding elder, w. NJ. Newton; Barn
ard and East Barnard, Il. r. Currier,
supply; Bethel, j. w. Miller; Bradford, A. |
III. Webb; Chelsea, w. T.. Allen; Gaysville |
and Bethel 'Lympus, J.. w. Miller, supply;
Granville and Hancock, /. S. Yerks, |
supply; Hartland and North Hartland, f. |
II. Roberts; Montpelier, l.. X. Whitman;
Northfield and Gouldsville, T.. w. Sharp;
Pittstield and Stock bridge, w. n. Roberts;
Quechee, II. G. McGlauflin, supply Ram
dolph and Bethel Gilead, f. q. Rainey;
Randolph Center, L. n. Moody; Roches-
ter, T. 5. Yerks; South Royalton and South
W. IL. White; Thetford Cen
ter and North Thetford, Fred Daniels;
Union Village, j. ID. Beeman; West Fair
lee and Copperfield, A. A. Estabrook;
White River Junction, II. G. McGlaufiin;
Wilder, II. Il. Howard; Woodstock, c. +.
Partridge; A. L. Cooper, conference
evangelist.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
HOODS
JdrSdpdriUd

Best for Spring Il have taken
Hoods sarsaparila when needed for several
years and would not be without It in the
house. It is an excellent medicine and /
heartily recommend its use in the spring
and at any time when a blood purifier and
tonic is needed" Mrs. F. NJ. FoorF. q
Irving Place, Passaic, M.
Spring Fever-"I have taken Hoods
sarsaparilla for my spring medicine Tor
years and have always found it reliable
and giving perfect satisfaction. In the
spring It takes away that tired feeling or
spring fever, gives energy and puts the
blood in good condition" Mss EFyrx
CoIoSNE, 1885 10th Street, n. W., Washing
tea. D. c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
PERSONAL.

The engagement of the Rev. W. A.
Dawson, superintendent of churches
for the Baptist state convention, to
Miss Gertrude NJ. johnson OF Burling-
ton has been announced.
Lieut. George F. Bailey, of North
field, who has been stationed at Fort
Ethan Aliens ince his appointment to the
army has been ordered to his regiment,
the Eighth United States cavalry, now
located in Oklahoma Territory.
Lieutenant Bailey lett Mortified last
week for his new station.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
SILVER LAKE.
REAL ESTATE.

George c. Aikens OF Everett, Mass, has
sold the well-known Cram farm on Mt.
Hunger to Alvin S. Cram of Langdon, n.
Ii.
Mr. AilIens and his daughter, Mrs. Ida
r. Davis, bought this place of Beman II.
Campbell for a summer home and were
charmed with its romantic Sightseeing
location, as no place in Vermont can excel
il in this respect, but changes in business
interests induced them to sell to Mr..
Cram, who, with his father, the late Phil
brick Cram, were former owners.
This farm is large one and in days Of
the Grams very productive. They carried
on farming extensively, also manufacture
ing the noted patent Cram harrow, which
at that time was very popular. After the
death Of his father, Alvin 5. moved to
Langdon, n. H., where he soon became
and is now a prominent business man. 1t
is not likely he will ever return to Mount
Hunger for home.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree Ia
refund the money on a 5O-cent bottle ~
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar n h
fails to cure your cough or cold. we
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
9. +. Black, South Royalton.
Geo. A. Laird, Royalton.
Walbridge & Heath, Sharon.
Badger q Moves, Sharon.
A.; N. King q Son, Tunbridge.
Edward Miller, East Barnard.
Nj. J. Sargent &. Son, South Royalton.
W. NJ. Adams, North Pomfret.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
Two Rottles Did II

JAMES w. FOSTER Co., Bath, n. II.
DEAR SIRs: IL had a valuable horse that
had an enlarged cord of the leg, caused by
getting into the snow. He was very lame
for over year. used all kinds of lini-
ments on it, also had it blistered three
times with no effect. | used two bottles OF
Morrison's English Liniment, 50-cent size,
and it cured the horse so he has never been
lame since. ! recommend it as the best
liniment for horsehesh made.
II. A. LEONARD of Drew & Leonard
Randolph, VT, Central Pharmacy.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
Some Foolish People

Allow cough 70 run until it gets beyond the reach
q medicine. They often say. "oh, il win wear
away but in most cases it viii wear them away
Could they be induced 90 try the successful medi-
cine called Kemp's Balsam which Is sold on a posi-
tive guarantee 10 cure. they would Immediately
see the excellent effect after taking the first dose
Price 25c. and &c. Trial size free. At all ruggists
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
VERMONT FIRES.

Richard Atkins of Duxbury went
away IRON his sugar house Apr. 9th.
leaving a fire in the arch In some
way the sugar house caught fire and
communicated to the dwelling house.
the family being absent at the time.
The fire was seen from the village and
an alarm given. but it was too late to
save the buildings and they were de-
stroyed The loss is estimated at
81 600.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
A Randolph Woman Asks

shave you floor paint that will last two
weeks 7" Yes, we have Devoe's; it has
beautiful gloss and will wear two years if
properly applied. w. T.. Lamson, Ram
dolph; Upper d Graham, Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
WE PAY CASH.

Boys and girls, We pay cash for selling our
scarf pins; only company that does it. send
us your name and address and We will send
IS scarf pins % be sold at l0Cents each when
sold, keep 60 cents and send Us money order for %
cents Boys and girls making from s8 60 IS
per week working for rs. What others are doing
sou can do. GROVER Co, East whitman, Mass
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
Statesmen Wanted,

Salary or commission, money I
vanced for expenses, first-class QUIZ
free. We handle the very best gFau'
of nursery stock. Write Us 81 q"
for terms and secure good ierri'ol!'
The r. g. CHASE Co, NurserliIgl'
Maiden, Mss
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure. E.W Groves signature is ON each
box. 25c.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
SMALL FARM FoR sAlE

On Thayer brook in Braintree; seven
acres OF land; good buildings; running
water in house; good fruit trees; IS acres
OF woodland to be sold with or separately
from farm. For terms apply on premises
formerly known as the Allen Spooner
place, lately occupied by George Bearnerd,
now deceased.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
notice.!

My husband, LC Bowles left home April ls,isOr
and the last heard Of him hewas IN T.. Brookheld.
Feb Is, 1902. II anyone could find his whereabouts
any information would be thankfully received
His wife wants him home. Lovingly yours,
MRs.ANSA J. BowLBs, East Barre, Vt Come Home
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
FOR SALE.

My home place and building lots in
GLIDING the hotel known as the West Side
Inn. The hotel will be sold separately il
desired. For particulars inquire of MRS.
HORACE BAXTER, Swanton, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
Stops the Cough
and Works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No cure, no pay. Price,
% cents.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
FOR SALE.

Engines, boilers, saw mills, wood work.
ing machinery, wood splitters, good sec
ond hand Is III. p. Portable Boiler, carry
ing 100 pounds. Is II. p. vertical boiler: 10
II. p. engine complete, 40 II. p. center
crank engine, nearly new stave saw; good
Chase saw mill with saw, several pumps.
f. w. BoYDEN, Springfield, Mass.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
FOR SALE.

The farm belonging TO the Orlando Morse
estate. Pleasantly located, miles from
Randolph Center, and miles from East
Bethel p. o. Contains IS acres, and with
out a silo. Will keep 10 cows and team.
Good sugar orchard and timber enough to
nearly pay for farm. A stream of un-
falling water at house and barn, which are
Good apple orchard and small
fruit. Farm near school. For particulars
call at farm or address,
LEON j. MORSE, Admir-,
East Bethel, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
FOR SALE.

l breed Black MinOrcas only, As many kinds
mean mixed breeds. have a few settings Of Eggs
from the famous Northrup strain Pullets, Cock
Midnight, son % Boxer, first prize New York 1900
FIRST prize Philadelphia 1901 scoring ~ Ia points
Eggs, sl.5o for thirteen, twentysx for $3.50. Send
express or =. o. order Address, Green Mountain
Poultry Farm, RonERT +. JEPs0S Prop. p. O. Box
s02 Remington, VI.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-04-17
WANTED!

Ladies and Gentlemen, for lucrative 3.
sition. s12 weekly guaranteed Cslm
or write, +. L. EMERY, 3 Pleasant s.,
Vt.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18

One morning several weeks after
the coal strike began Russell Sage
aud j. Pierpont Morgan were rid
ing down TO business on an elevated
train. The conversation naturally
turned to the coal strike, chances of
the output, prices coal would bring.
etc.
Mr. Sage was telling of their good
luck in procuring q lot ai moderate
cost per ton. Mr.. Morgan bamtered
him about the quality, claiming he
did not get the real article at the
price mentioned.
"oh. yes" said Mr.. Sage, that
coal is all right; the real article. /
know 1t, for each piece is stamped
'Lehigh.' 4"
That's good one," answered
the arbiter OF finance; but LIN
thinking. Uncle Russell, " as he slap
ped the sage of Lawrence Beach
good-naturedly on the shoulder, I'm
thinking that the next lot you or
anyone else viii get, instead OF be-
ing stamped Lehigh, the chances
are that il will be stamped D
high.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18

A belated tourist from Florida
says that IL is almost impossible 10
understand how great was the rush
of visitors at the height of the sea
son. He says that a man came one
day to one OF the big hotels and was
told that there was not room for him
in the house, but that 4 place to
sleep would be made up for him in
the memorial chapel on the hotel
grounds. He said that would suit
him all right. BY bedtime he had
all that -'as coming to him i'm the
way of unsolidified refreshments.
When he woke up in the morning
be looked for q push button and ind
ing none he wandered out into the
vestibule. There he saw the bell
rope and tolled the bell until a man
opened the door and asked him what
was the matter.
Bring me a cocktail and siphon
of carbonic and be quick about IL,
said the guest. and charge it to
Pew q. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18


AT the Tilden Club not long aro
Frank H. Brooks vas amona thosa
who walked mp 10 shake hands wish
ex-President Grover Cleveland. 81
Ar. Cleveland, said Mr.. Brooks.
i am very glad 20 see ron. / owe
you the only political honor l hare
had In my life. -
How was thats" asked DIR. Cleya..
land. =.
You appointed ma consul 10 rri.
este?"
"Ah. indssdl How did yoa IKE
Trieste7''
Il didn't 90 there. You altar
ward changed the appolntmeat i,
Consul-General AZ ST. Pesersburo.
the salary Of the Trieste Cousulship
not being such as could accsp.. /"
We'll, how did you likes Peters.
burg?"
4 didn't 60 there, either. Fam
lily reasons compelled me 10 DECLINE
that appointment also.
Shake hands again, !" said the OK.
President. Il have had some hon.
or In my time, but never before, 10
nv knowiege, have | had the dis.
tinguished honor of shaking hands
with Democrat who refused two
Offices. "-[New York Times.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18

The young man held acomfortable
State appointment at lansing. He
probably did s'put on airs some
what when he visited the old-fash-
ioned country town. the home Of his
childhood; at least many thought
and said as much.
On one Of his vacations q, home
ne purchased q half-grown hunting
dog OF good breeding, Of an eccen-
trio old blacksmith, who was noted
for his ability la breaking and
training horses and dogs.
The young man took the animal
out TO the country home OF his father
aud tried himnext day atsnipe hunt
ing. He did not work well; In fact.
he deported himself i'm a very uu-
sportsmanlike manner-so thought
the young man-and seemed 10 be
not only totally unacquainted with
the proper ways and means of snipe
hunting, but also appeared to be ut
terly imperyious to the many efforts
OF the young man to teach him.
The next day the disappointed
hunter went into town and called
upon the old blacksmith. He found
him busily at work in his shop.
Andrew" he said, with undue
familiarity, what is the matter with
the dog | bought of your / can Z
teach him anything.
The old man kept working the le-
yer OF his bellows industriously for
some moments, as though he had
not heard the question, but finally
he answered dryly:
We'll, iii tell you; the first thing
you need before you can learn dog
anything is to know more than the
dog does. "-Detroit Free Press.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18
A Certain Cure for Dyssntery and Diar-
rhoea.

Some years ago was one Of O
party that intended making a long
bicycle trip" says T. L. Taylor. OF
New Albany, Bradford County, Pa.
II was taken suddenly with diar-
rhoea, and was about to give up the
trip. when editor Ward, of the La
ceyyille Messenger, suggested that ]
take dose OF Chamberlain s Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. ]
purchased q bottle and took two
doses, one before starting and one
on the route. I made the trip sue
cessfully, and never felt any i'll ef-
feet. Again last stsummer | was al
most completely run down with an
attack OF dysentery bought a
bottle OF this same rsmedy, and
this time one dose cured me" For
Sale by Greenwell & Drnry, Leon
ardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18
A Foolisl, Corpse.

A few years ago the body Of Q man
was found floating i'm the Ohio River.
Ii was swollen and disfigured. As
is usual in such cases, the body was
taken to the morgueior identification.
Ii SO happened that one of the
wealthy citizens OF the town had
mysteriOusly disappeared ten days
before. The family and friends iden-
titled the remains as those OF the
missing man. An expensive easket
was ordered, ilowers were sent In
profusion. On the day of the funer
al, the family and mourners were
present. A Eulogy had been de-
livered by the pastor on the virtues
OF the deceased. An opportunity
was given those who wished 20 view
the remains. The jarring of the
casket in some way caused the low
er jaw of the corpse TO drop display
ing a set Of falsete AS the miss
ing relative of the mourners had
never acquired artificial improve
ment Of this sort a mistake was evi-
dent. The funeral was stopped and
the body returned TO the morgue.
As IL lay there on a slab, the Irish
attendant looked down on Il, and
said: There. you domb fool. you
might have had first class funeral
IL you d only kept your mouth shut.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18

They were seated in the motor car
in Prince street. Edinburgh. and
their conversation was all about the
party they were both at the previous
evening.
'Ah. said the girl in the sack
back jacket, one can never believe
a word that young men sayl'
Why, what has ever happened, :
qucried her companion with the
feather boa.
Well. there's Jack. He promised
faithfully never to tell any one II I
would permit him To kiss me Just
once. and in less than a minute be
had repeated il. Tit Bits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18

Some time ago a man got a curl
GUS present from a sea captain. 1t
was a fine specimen of the bird
which the sailors cell the laughing
jackass," and he was not a little
proud of it. As he was carrying it
home he met brawny Irish navy,
who stopped him and asked:
'Phwat kind of burrd is that,
sorr?"
"That's laughing jackass," ex-
planned the owner genially.
The Irishman, thinking he was
being made fun OF, was equal to the
occasion and responded with q twin
kle of the eye:
'Tt's not yersilf; it's the burrd Oh
name, sorrp-London Tit-Bits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18

The following anecdote is told by
William Eleroy Curtis in his 'Yank-
ees Of the East
Mr.. Bobel, the missionary, built
himself modern house on what is
known as The Bluff" south of Yo
kohama, and surrounded his grounds
by thefirst fence that was ever bull,
in that part Of the world. It was
made OF bamboo palings, and the
boys of the neighborhood used tc
annoy the good missionary great,
by rafting sticks against il as the,
ran along the street.
The British admiral lived Just
above him, and had very natty
Tommy Atkins for an orderly. He
wore little round cap on the north
east corner of his head; and always
carried little cane of rattan in his
hand. One morning. having been
sent with a message, he appeared
before the admiral with his face
bruised and his uniform battered
and torn, and covered with dust.
Mercy on us I exclaimed the ad-
miral, in astonishment at the spec
tacle. What has happened to you p
1 beg your parding, sir. replied
Tommy, but as / was coming along
hup the i'll a-rubbing my stick agin
the missionary's fence, sir, @ come
hout in is paiamas and said as 'ow
e 'ad vowed by the grace of God to
lick the 'ide hoff the next man who
did that. and q done II s;r
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-09-18

do you prefer realism or the
ideal In art ?" asked Mrs. Oldcastle
as they sat down in q corner cs the
magnificent library Of the new
neighbors.
@Oh," said her hostess, 81 would
not have anything but realism as
long as we can afford il. Of course
If people amt got much money i
s'pose that them chromos are better
than nothing for the poor things,
but I just told Josiah when we COM
menced building this place that
there wouldn't be anything except
real paintings in it il ! could have
my way, and every picture here Il
realism. Chicago Record Herald.