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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-27
More Negro Pension Swindlers.

West Point, Ga, July 20.-(Special)-Th
negroes of this section are very much
excited over the promise of government
pensions. 1t is understood that some par
ties have been circulating among the ne
gro communities with the offer of a pen
sion to all who will pay s. to join the
society. The negroes are not very free
In talking about the scheme. but quite
a number have paid the required.
The parties who are working upon the
credulity of the ignorant negroes have
not been exposed and the Indications are
their scheme is netting them large re-
turns
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-27
GEORGIA..
Baker County Visited by Caterpillars

Albany, Ga, July 2O.-(Special) There
appears to be no doubt that caterpillars
have made their appearance in Baker
county. The first news of the discovery
of the pest was received last week. and
mas been authenticated by reliable mar
tics. -
An Albany business man has Just re-
turned from several days business trip
through BAKER county, and he states that
Caterplllars have appeared in n number of
neids: As yet their number is not great
but 1T Is not doubted that they will
multiply rapidly, and there is great fear
Tor the future of the cotton crop in this
section.
There have been no caterpillars in this
part of the state for some years past
and there is good deal of surprise at
their sudden appearance at this time
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-27
Husband Kills His Young Wife.

Carrolton. Ga. July 2$.-(speciaD-
Robert Smith young farmer near
Whitesburg, In this county, shot and
killed his young wife this afternoon at
his home, four bullets taking effect OH
GERS are after him.
Smith is said to have whipped his wife
Wednesday and waylaid and shot her
while returning from her fathers home.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-27

consultation or d;arrhea? ! can cure YOU
DR. Tucker Broad street. Atlanta Ca
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-07-27
is THIS WHAT Ais YOU?

DO YOU spit up your food2
Do you belch gas?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
THE TACOMA
STRIKE AFFECTED
BY INJUNCTION
CARS ARE RUNNING WITH DEPUTY sHeRiFFs ABOARD TO /
PROTECT raE NoN.unoN

practically. "a good aa Il II at any
tinfsr 80 the exception that all the
esfn were called Into the barn az
nlshtfaii, While not the fret eus
Eestlnn of violence has az yet been
natlcrd, the managers Of the com.
rany DO not feel warranted Ia com
tinuing the railway service after
dark, fearing that eviilys disposed
persons may take advantage nf the
darkness a. petputrats some outrage
upon crews o. the passengers riding
In carh. The company ~ nos ems
forcing rule that all passengers
shall stay inside the ears while fids
ms 60 ana from their destinations,
II wHr found that some ~ the pas
HsHEcfH We're pefuuadins the motor
men and conductors % unite with
the strikers. and the step wuH taken
TO free the crews from the vmbnr-
rasHmsnt Of such opportunities.
Union iineuen accuse hupcfinteH-
dent Of Power Mortimer. ~ the
company Of diachafHtnk them two
days AEa, on account % the fact
that they were affiiiatinE with a
labor uuian. MIR. Mo'timer denies
this report. saying that the men
were laid off because material for
further work was not At hand
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

10 fight the ease he would make all
OF iennelfa iettern public. causing
them puhlic fldieuie
After little Carroll nnrtiek had
been put ON the stand and question
ed regarding Mrs. Nuifs appearance
ana actions at the time the crime
was discovered. Mrs. Huil was re
caiied. She fatty denied the sets
wants statements that the crime
was discovered aud the infofna tlun
given her by a domestic before she
afxHe that morning, She knew about
nurdick'S choking his wife IN order
to gain access 10 the safe deposit
hnx. although she did not witness
the alteration. Ahr aisa knew that
t'enneh visited Mrs, tiurdiek az Al
iantic city. she denied going into
the basement with Or. Marcy,
Mrs. Hun did not iike renncll and
appealed H. him 90 leave Mrs. fiuf-
dick alone. lie replied coidly. that
he would not be driven out ~ Huff
falo ana that therc was better
way 20 settle the matter. She met
him once after this and he refused
10 acknowledge heF salute. Her
feelings toward him we're those Of
resentment.
The inquest was adjourned with
Maggie Murray on the stand. she
eentradicted much u Mrs. tuirn
Testimony regarding the events in
the house On the mornins OF the
murder.
At the close Of the inquest this AT
ternoon the Judge announced that
the frnnell Inquest would be taken
up Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

nurfAtAn. March & There Is a
big jam around the doors ef the
oourt rsom where the Rurdiek tn
quest y TO bs resumed this morning
As early as $50 a'etock the pelice
were GA hand Go prevent over
srswdinE A. IN other hearings the
crowd Was mostly composed 81
Wouaen When all the seats were
ruled the toors were CLOSED. The
taking OF testimony did not begin
until 10 % o cleck.
The REV, ianWcrs. pastor Of the
Messiah church. OF which Mr.. and
Mrs. nurdlck ana Mrs. Hun were
members. was the first witness. lie
Eatd he had two talks with ftur,iivk
about the lattrr'r domestic affairs.
a. it was common report that the
family was IN trouble.
lie had the impression. he said.
that Rurdick IN that conversation
told htm that Pcnnell had said thai
unless purdick let up on the divorce
case something would happen. He
also had talk with Mrs HUT prior
to the murder. when she said: eAilis
IL not without fault, yet " you knew
the whole thing you would not think
the fault all on one side, AufSiiek
viii get hts divorce aud l don't see
why rsnaeil and Mrs. Burdiek wish
to fikht a."
Mr. Powers walked home with
Rardiek the same day, when he was
told the story. ifardick said that
Penneii was worried and had told
him that he would commit suicide
he said penneil forced Mrs. nurdick
to resist the divorce. uursilck said
that II Alice ana fennei continue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
NO GOLD USED

The piabraw Kennedy Company
desire o. Gait Ypur attention 10 a new
and wonderful discovery for the cure
II the Liquor and Drug habit This
REMEDY viii eur the Hest obstinate
eases in three days. destroying ali
deatrv for liquor ana eliminating all
the poison fram the system There
Il no detention from business there
la no had after effect. there Is no
Publicity These who desire 20 be
treated a. their own homes can
nakr such arrangement BY addresa-
ina the manager, =. II Jones. funrl
I. the Normandy, corner Third ard
james street. F.attie. All eafrrs.
ptnaence strictly confidential -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
THE KENNY
BRO7HERS
WIN OUT

OLYMPIA. Wash. March "a
Governor Mcbride has been asked
By John Manning. district attorney
Of Muitnomah county. oreGoa. 20 ~.
turn the pspsrr asking for the en-
tradition u The ksHney brothers In
Pierce eoanty. These are the boys
who usr~ wanted In oPrtlaud Eos
perjury David kennsy eioped wtsn
the daughter Of Rev. John Akers u
orsine. and married her IN Portland
February II. last. He and hts broth.
er swort that she was Of age. Cow
ernor Mcbride win return the papers
- Manning says he IL convinced ths
crime d not = SERIOUS one and that
the boys have made . splendid show
IND. paying the expenses 81 the agent
from Oregon sent here 10 look into
tire case
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
PRESIDENT
DECLINES

VICTORIA. n. C. March M
President Roosevelt. who has been
invited By Mayor McCAndless to
visit Victoria when visiting Seattle.
has sent the following dispatch
through his SECRETARY: Telegram
preciated. Hegrot very much how
ever. that II is nor possible to
change the itinerary. which has been
couplef.d~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

The adjourned annual meeting Of
the stockhoiderH Of tbs Bsattle
Cereal Go. wni be held Friday, April
sfd, 1903. Mt o'clock y. M, at the
office OF the company. 900 gog n. Il
avenue, Seattle. Wash.
II, v DEMINd, Secretary,
March iath. 1903.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

No railway strtse~. storms or other
emergencies should ever prevent
yeur kvtiins yeur copy q the scar
Ths star sends It's papers every
where IN spite q adverse eircusa-
stances. Should you miss your pa
per. q VIII b. more OF favor for
yoa 20 enter complaint al this time
than ~ any ether. T7sr star. go.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
sfoo-Rsvv.rd-s1oo

Ths readers o. this paper Will BE- pleased
% Learn that Tiers IL al Least one dreaded
flafa<a that scianes has been able 20 cure
IA ali its stages and that T. Catarrh.
MANS Cetarrh Cure IL the only positive
cure now known 10 the medical fraternity.
fatsrrh teinG q caasfitutlonai disaass, r..
oulrsa 4 constitutional treatment. Half.
fefarrh fura ~ takan Internally. acting
9lssotty ppon the blood AMI mucous auF
fsrss Of the system. fhereby 9snfroyfns
he Foundation ~ The disease. and Fitins
fne pafisuf strength ~ building W ths
sonstifatlou and assisting nature IN doins
A.. rre9b Tho prorfietorn have % ulucf
TAIN Ia It, rufsflsa power that thsy orsI
ssff. - rufa naod fer list u fr1timonlala
Adams q. !. CHENEY & co.
Toieao q.
ssifs Fsmils PiiIs ara the best.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
BENSON ARRAIGNED
A PRECIOUS


ecutinE attorney IN arguing the mo-
ton of frnsnn TO duash the infufna
ton against him. Judge Linn. Nhe
presided. reserved hts ruling until
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. II
the molten II ov~rraicd. as expected.
Henson win he called upon 10 plead
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

Especial 10 The Star. - '.r>' VI.
rAcaa,. 49,. "a ~. -. -,
''s'N' ~ NV "
'unee hant"fnH injunction u seen
Ia the absence OF crowds about the
switches and barns this utarnlus
scahs are No longer hooted and ridi-
cuicd. All ears are running regular
~ with a Few passengers. There II
no change ln the position OF the
strikers. who are more confident
than ever a. a result % the Seattle
strike. news OF which was received
with eheera m mass meeting. A sub.
urban line was found this morning
blocked a mile and half out OF
town by ties, raeka and rails II -
supposed Co be the work Of strife
nympat hiHcrH.
There are deputy nhpflffa on every
car. The company claims Go have
extra men 10 aeud 20 Seattle ~
needed.
A climax came in the street car
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

OLYMPIA. Wash. March NJ
Christ Benson was arraisncd today
before a courtroom crowded with In
tsreeted spectators. The time was
spent BY HE attorney and the prua-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
LAST EDITION
MINISTER TELLS
OF HIS TALKS
WITH BURDICK

SAYS MURDERED THREATENED MS
WIFE SHAME PUBLIC IS SIZE FOUGHT DIVORCE SUIT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

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FOR SAt<E--At a bargain. new II.
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thorpushls cleared All sraht--d. hoars.
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tuirisnsntni owner u oeiiEsd 20 leave
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

Auction Sales
AUCTION ssis ~ ho4s=hai4 furrituf<. es-.
tsnfs - e.. v~ii furnished s>ente. r.
q. nteksftsn a CO uln esii on Fftasy.
the Hsth - 10 - sheft. 90 The pfvan-
isss fia Safth Fuftf-tkirf street t.ks
eFssn t<ts ear. ST 81 at wiHsiae eta
tila. t~f ryzsu furnfsurs. sns feidinE
bid. fueksr. sinfax reAfrsl rsnfsf fshi~s.
taFean.. sansaFsso=tsa. fsnGe. ers<kcry. etc.
Y q. nieAsrssn a Ga
essin~ss craness
w srs nsakias cot hat - r~~i -sssss
pfsiirffles - sails - - ssnf - les.en
tesfie IL ys~a went 10 ssu ys~af afup-
erfF. strs ns nscssesrr inf.fmaissa and
"a sfli hs rst on ths list a q Hr1s-
Ian co. siz and sIa Arueds Hias
WE have mpn~y % ieea an any sins Of
secsrity. nsssnpeft . Hall zpz ssw
Tea biocsL
! HAVE arivst With a carload of hav~ss
weighing frpzn fsa - iesD Is1nstss single
% n pairs xgIs First sssnse- barn
In fssf
ron aAf4E@sfsf Interest IN . -silsrsyfnr
sAiora- Particulars. call al HI first
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
Underwear

Womeus Jsfnef Ribbed fiisached
Cotton Vests and Pants ts.st
Ainxl. superior quality. pearl but
tons. extra values s....s.s...4.3 1c
Womouss Fiik aud Wool Swiss
rubbed Vests. high neck. long
sleeves iiHht seiHht. AL coiors.
Including black o. white. finrst
siet quality special at. f1.5S
wonrnsa Fine Ribbed Pure f.isle
White Vests. high neck. long
sleeves excellent finish. hest
quality. garment ss.......ss|..s5 $50
WomeniH gWiks Ribbed Hieaehed
cotton Lace Yoke Vests. pretty
patternH. worth Nc special All
day. ] garments soc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

White Lawn Waists with pleated
front. six rows Of tucks across the
front. pearl buttons. bishop sleeves,
tucked cum. stock collar and hem
stitched bow to match. At a dol
lar ana a-hnif they're considered
the HmsrteHt waist In town. To-
morrow they're TO 10 one 10 a
huNNr ~. enCh III 90
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

$26o White Pettieoats, sf.5o-Wo-
mems White Petticoats. made with
three rows of English Torrhon
lace and one row OF lace edRinR.
deep fiounce, rs Inches from top
% edge; extra deep ruffie. SPLEEN
uld value at $3.50 a yard Mark
90 Tor tomorrow's selling at, each
sfsstts sssfssssttstsss+ 90
Rot more than two to any one
buyer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

ctomsrty Itioaters. each &c.
Smoked Herring. ia boxes. per
box. &c.
kippsred Herring. for iOc.
breakfast Cheese. ear b fc.
fs1ii Cream Cheese. per pound,
itc.
1.tmberger. per brick. toc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

$3.50 Kid Gloves, $40 These are
the Handsome Barlalnn KID Gloves
That every fashionable woman
knows under tho name blanche.
All eoiors and all sizes. finest qual-
ity real French kid, worth sf.b0 a
pair. Marked for Friday at. a
pair s........s......., Al m
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

5oe Nsts Paper. - Baton uuributn
Twosfonr Linen Note lsHprf and
Envelopes. In the proper shades
and newest shnres, Waffh resus
iafiY Soc. GA sale Friday at. bur
AZ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

Mo0ee Psttieasts Theses are the
famous AcHre Petticoats. with the
adjustable yoke they - made OF
fins nsrcafited black aateen. with
four rows of narrow futfisa at the
bottom ana a narrow dust fufne.
The regular price In t1gt. but FRI
DAY ". shall sell them. one 90 a
huyrr. az. zach .........-... .tl.to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
For Rent--Furnished Rooms
HOTEL aENEcA. ~

RNNMff, amman. aisoiaiia' iissisi
$40 Yraier.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

s2.2b Muslin Gowns, $3.50 womsn's
Muslin Downs with Jokes Of tuck =
inHs. rows Of insertion and lace.
neck tied with pure aatin ribbon
deap Gun edged with fine smbruld-
cry and tucked al the wrist +
splendid value at tsss. on sale
lIIday u ................. ~ 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
Wanted

GRAND PACIFIC HoTft,. iiie First ave.
nue.. house newly fufniah~d, all modern
prices madsfats.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26
Classified Ads

Fer ssls-.lteusss ard Let's
= Hhf'aFh 4 ! All ! lee 81, 81
Nsiisy ietalas Carltei ltfii "a east vs.
81 AriHtFf=
BROOM hasass ssa nifnisaf.. ~ith pastry
iafse tiasst sad passHsf4 saa Mssasfa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

1905 First ave. cnrner seneca
The sunny southwest corner, outside reon,s
~ rect square, u 90. 81 90. $500 ne,
week Electric iishts. porcelain baths
Special rates to families and siueis sen.
tiemeH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

ne Embroidsriss. TIRE - Dainty
Hamburg EdTtrtsH and Insertions.
Widths ranging ffurn ! to Az inch
-. new patterns all fsusk and
snowy. worth zee a yard. for Fri.
day. yard ...s...... .Is9c
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

Finan uaddles. ! pounds for fsc.
Brick Goldfish. : na1nda for lee.
Irish Macherei lie. 90 sud Tie.
kippefesi Salmon. PER pound, isc.
Hfnuhsd taimous Der pound ikc,
Smoked HAlibut. per pound. tso.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-03-26

Sardines Special
Hardines, just arrived from IN
East, = mixed car Of Eardinss. n,
introduce Les Jeanne dare ssr.
dimes special for Friday. lsc.
Groceries, Fruit. etc.
Sweet Navel Oranges, per doren
lie. zoe and Doc.
i-pound package Pressed Fin
per paetARe. i0c.
CocoaHats. each. Zoe.
New Wainuts. Almonds. F.sssx
and Fiibsrts. per pound. lie.
Premium HreakfAat Cen. fal
weight. per package, ~.
Pearline. i-pound package. ie<.
Canned Pork and Beans. pr can
Nc. lsc and lsc.
Magnetic Starch. per package. C.
Sample for the asking.
keyStons oe;atine. per pzekzx<.
ioc.
IsAlston Breakfast Food. ~
package. i2c.
Fancy LEMONS. per dozen. iacs
Telephone Orders filled promgd,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-04-09

II the bootblacks win only carry
their war TO the point where shines
are given away they viii brighten
things up considerably.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-04-09
THE BIBLEAs LITERATURE.

ONCE AGAIN the use Of the Bible
~ In the public schools has been de-
clared to be unconstitutional State
Attorney Webb Of California, i'm de-
liverlng an opinion On the subject
said that the Bible coulo not be used
as textbook nor could any readings
from it be given during the customary
opening exercises Of the schools. There
Is nothing specially new about the de-
cision, and. from the strictly legal
standpoint, it is perhaps we'll founded.
1t is easy enough TO understand why
objection should be made to the teach
ing Of religion in the public schools.
The place for children to learn religion
is in the Sunday schools and the
churches. There they learn the reH-
gion OF their people. Presbyterian. Cath
Ollie, Hebraic, Methodist, Episcopal,
Baptist and the rest. In the average
public school, children whose parents
represent many religions and no relic
gions are gathered and it is distinctly
unfair 20 teach such children any re-
ligion whatever.
But a study of the Bible is not neces-
sarily "a study of any religion. This is
specially true Of the Old Testament No
child. no adult. was ever hurt by read
ing the beautiful literature that may
be found there. To enjoy the Old Test
ament it IS not necessary to believe in
the inspiration of the men who wrote
it. One need not believe that stories
there told of David in the den Of lions.
of the Hebrew children in the fiery
furnace, Of the creation of the world.
of Jonah and the whale, are true.
The writer's Of the Old Testament had
a quaint simple. graphic touch that
no modern writer's have ever been able
10 achieve. The proverbs Of Solomon
seem simple and they are simple. but
host of bright men since have been
able only 20 repeat Solomons wisdom
in different words. To a large extent
the Bible is plagiarized every day by
men who write the literature that is
considered more fit for study by school
children than the greatest of all books.
The agitation against the Bible is un-
fortunate, not because Of any harmful
effect it may have on Christianity. but
because it Is likely 20 deprive children
of the opportunity 20 become acquaint-
ed, in a rational. sensible way, with "a
literature that has stood the test Of
+ the ages that VIII stand the test Of
eyes yet unnumbered. The children.
not religion or any form Of religion,
are the sufferers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-04-09
THE SCHOOL siTuATloN.

THE PROPOSITION from the board
i of education to keep the schools
o,en ON condition that patrons pay
81 Tor each of their children
In the grade schools and "a for each
OF them I'm the High school. viii cause
mixed emotions Ia the breasts Of SAT-
sI.akers. chiefly of Indignation att this
travestv on "free" public school sys-
tenn. III Is entirely probable that exact
figures would show that so much
money a. not necessary, but the prin-
cipie ls the same.
III IS the old story Of the half loaf
being better than no bread. this half
Loaf being somewhat mouldy and dis
agreeable TO the palate. The only
people who viii welcome a tuition IN
.'free" public schools are the people
who are not entitled 20 any benefits.
The men and women who can best az
ford TO bear the burden are the men
and women who viii escape the bur
den
The heaviest taxpayers. as a rule
have the fewest children IN the schools.
we believe an investigation would dis
close the fact that not more than one
or two Of the individuals who most
bitterly fought the increased school tax
bill, which the governor was Influenced
10 veto. have children in the public
schools. Their interest I'm the matter
was purely selfish; their action was
the result OF a desire to escape taxa
>tion. regardless Of the welfare OF the
schools.
To a large proportion Of the school
patrons the payment of a special tax
of. say. 81 each for their chill
dren win De a grievous burden The
man who works for 81 day
has a hard time keeping his children
in school under the most favorable cir
cumstances. II he has 20 pay, say
SIS for three children d during the
last month Of school. at the close Of
long and expensive winter, the fam
ny win be forced - deny itself some
expenditure that Nas considered alb
Eolutely necessary.
III isn't fair. but we are told that IS
the only way. perhaps some OF the
school roons~inay b. able TO get along
VIII a a1cslIer tuition fs5& Where nifty
or sixty pupils are taughNby the same
teacher. 81 OF $3.50 should be enough
for each child 90 pay. Even that
amount win seem exorbitant to many
heads of families.
There is another and a better way.
Is there not a man In Salt Lake with
wealth and patriotism enough 20 con-
tribute such a sum Of money as viii
give this extra month of school TO 800
chndrcn2 Are there not others who
win take care of smaller numbers?
Thus the payments would be reduced
Cor an and the result desired attained
without extreme hardship.