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Evening journal., 1903-09-28
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
Police Take Action on Death Of James
c. Shields.


c. Shields.
A meeting Of members Of the police
department was held on Saturday evening
10 take action on the death Of Patrol
man James c. Shields. who died on Fri
day night. A committee composed Of Ser
geants Samuel Durney and Daniel NJ
Keiieher ard speci1- officer william r.
Schen drew up the following resolutions
which were adopted
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Divin,
Ruler 10 remove from our midst oui
brother officer. James C. Shields; and
Whereas. BY his death the police de-
.partment loses an efficient officer. hi.
family a loving husband. and q kim
father; therefore. be IL
Resolved. That we tender the famil,
Of our deceased brother our hearxfel
sympathy Ga this their hour CT afniction
and as mark Of the esteem in which n,
was held by ms, that q copy Of these reso
utions be forwarded to the family of N,
deceased, ani also printed in the cit,
new spapers.
Resolved. That we attend the funera
in a body"
The funeral Of the deceased officer wiz
take place tomorrow morning and IN
police Will attend in a bodv The Phil
harmonic Band has been engaged bv th
department and will head The procession
uign mass viii be celebrated in ST
Marys Church and intcrment VIII D.
made in the New Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
lFESS0R GREEN AT GRACE
Irbrook Celebrates Tenth Anniver-
- k-a.. Il N4L.. ~t.--t.

erbrook Celebrates Tenth Anniver-
|ary-Notes Of Other Churches.
II. f.. H. Green, of the West Chester
+ bal school gave an interesting n X
+ e Book Of Ruth" in Grace NJ Il.
/ sh last night. He is a fluent tallxor
zteld the undivided attention OF his
sors
mons wore preached by the Rev. r.
|. OBricn. Of Mt. Salem. and the
X. *. Stephenson, Of Scott Church
e tcnth anniversary exercises Of the
ption Of snverbrook NJ. f. Church
rday.
Rev e. A. Bishop. ID. D.. superin-
1nt Of Ferris Industrial School
he'd IN Brandywine NJ. e. Church
i.ght
Special musical program was given
.ntrul Presbyterian Church last even
nd was heard by a large audience.
ference Temperance Evangelist Al
Smith preached in Harrison Street
Church last night.
Rev. w. T. Lewis, o. Mt. pleasant
Church, preached IN Klngswood NJ.
hurch Lass evening.
M preachers had charge OF the re.
services held IN wesley NJ. f.
& h last night
Pauls r. G. Church choir resumed
D work yesterday.
Minnie +. Siay spoke az Asburs
& Church yesterday and the reviva
les win continue this week.
z4Delaware hvcrea Baptist Churcl
day the Rev W. II, March. OF Phil
~ lta, preached.
M Rev. II. Medley Price preached hi
crmon as rector Of St. Luke's Re
# q Episcopal Church yesterday AM
81 -tober ] VIII assume his duties o
Of church in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Nay Lecture Here

James Young, who has returned from
England whore he has been appearing
with Sir Henry Irving. VIII be seen in the
company supporting Miss Viola Allen Go
her magnificent revival OF Twelfth
Night" Mr. Young wiz Play the part
Of Sebastian. the twin brother, 20 the
viola Of Miss Allen. 1t is very rare that
an American actor has the opportunity
Of appearing with Irving Mr. Young
made a tour of England Scotland and
ireland with the famous English actor
and said it was a great experience. Ef-
forts are being made 10 have Mr.. Young
deliver his lecture. "a Defense Of Shv-
lock- before the New Century Club. Of
Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Townsend
Special to the Evening journal.

Townsend, Sept 2S.-Mrs. George
vandyke and Nrrs. w. A. Scott visited
Mr.. ana Mrs Horace Vandyke on
Thursday.
Mrs. Walter Hart. Mrs. Addie Rey-
nolds and Mrs. Lydia Hodgson visited
friends at Smyrna on Friday
Mrs. Bernice Watts Of Cecilton is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. I. b. Shockley.
Mrs. Walter Clayton Of Cecilton has
been visiting Mr. and Mrs. d. r.
I1utcheson.
Mrs. Lille Pratt of Middlotovn. is
visiting Postmaster Lattomus and wife
Miss Ethel Outten is visiting Dover
friends.
Mrs. w. p. Reynolds has been visit
ing relatives at Colt station.
Miss Minnie Hammond, Of Farming
ton and Miss Jennie Hammond, OF
Philadelphia. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
NJ. 3. Donovan.
Miss Maude Castle has returned
from Kent Islapd, and is now the guest
Of Mrs. r.. w. Hutchison.
Miss Hattie Morgan Of Chesapeake
city is the guest Of Mr.. and Ars. d
p. Hutchison.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
SUING A POLICEMAN
am Faulkner Wants $1,000 DAM
ages For Alleged Assault.

A suit entered by William Faulkner 10
recover 1900 damages for alleged assault
from Patrolman Frank Jones Is causing
great deal Of amusement in police cir
cies.
The patrolman attempted to arres,
Faulkner for disorderly conduct. BIZ,
Faulkner, who IS a big and powerfnl
man picked up officer Jones and started
to carry him across the street Patrol.
man Jones resisted this treatment and
arrested Faulkner. Faulkner now claims
that The officer assaulted him. He has
been arrested four times recently for be-
ing intoxicated. but always pays his fine
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
RECOVERED VALUABLE RING
II was Stolen and Found Under Pc.
euliar Circumstances.

diamond ring valued at $3.50 which
had been taken from the home Of Harry
E rhomas, "a NO 500 Market street cr
Saturday afternoon, was recovered short
,ly after the theft was made known. undci
,uecunar circumstance
A coiorcd iadsentcrca the ieweifys store
'of Edward Thonas.and Company. at No.
|7o7 Market street. several hours after thl
theft was discovered, and offered "a rine
for sale which be said he had Found
Realizing the worth Of the stones Ms.
Nellie Brown. a clerk ,gave the boy s.
cents and a. the same time took good ac.
count Of his appearance. When Harrs
Thomas appeared AZ The store ana saw
the ring ne was surprised 20 hnd that i
was the one belonging TO ht WIFE
Aided by -he description given by Miss
Brown. the ihiof was detectod. lie wa,
a lad Who had occasion 70 visit tht
Thomas home during lhe day Anoth-i
ring and hro6eh valued tostther az
s1oo were not touohoa although thes
were IN sight. mr.. Thomas viii not prosol
cute the boy.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
DIED.

sHIELDS-In this city on the 18th inst,
James c. Shields. aged 4s years.
Relatives and Friends. Division No 4
"A. o. H.. and police department are In
vi4ed 20 attend his funeral from his hate
residence. no. SO Spruce stret on Tues
day morning . O'clock. High mass ar
st. Mary Church. Interment Cathedral
Cemetery.
MAlsLOY-In this city, on the 9th inst,
Ann. widow OF the late Michael Malloy
Relat-vsi and friends are respectfully
invited TO attend her funeral from her
la<e residence. No. Ills French street. on
Thursday morning at 0 O'Clock High
mass at ST. Patricks Church. Iutermen.
7-----sAa6sal Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
THE EVENING JOURNAL. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2s 1908

Mrs. Jacob Foster. Of Middletown.
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs James
Brown.
Mrs. George M. Wilson and mother.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cook. OF Middletown,
have been visiting Miss Isabella Car
ton.
Samuel FAIRIES Of Havre de Grace.
Nd, is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bradford. who
have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. VIII
liam H. Wright, have returned to their
home in Camden n. j.
Miss Bessie Phillips Is visiting
friends In Saiem. y. J.
Miss Devona Whitlock who has en-
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ~ w. yanhorn,
has returned to her home in Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Sooial and PersonaI Notes

A euchre party and dance viii be given
IN Sacred Heart Hall tomorrow night for
the benefit az St. Patricks r. C. ChuiVh.
Mrs. /. =. Thomas and daughter Mrs.
acVey have returned from the white
Mountains. where fhey spent six weeks.
Mr.. Tillman. Of Santiago, Chile has
been she guest OF Stephen Downey for
several days.
Misses Belle and Helen Stuart spent Sal
urday in Philadelphia.
Miss Nellie Murphy visited relatives sr
baltimore, yesterday
Senator j. C.. Heinline. Of Ohio, IS N,
auost Of Mr. and Mrs. IT. Z. Wright, OF
No 1876 jackson street.
DR.. Robert n. Moore has returned IRON
4 si,, weeks trip 20 Michigan and Ohio
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
ALL RETURNS NOT IN
Carpenters, However, VIII Probably
Get American Flag.

There was another meeting OF the In
Dor Day Committee yesterday but an re
turns for tickets sold on labor Day havl
not been made. The contest between thl
carpenters and machinists' unions for frs
prize is exceedingly close. but Il is more
than probable that the carpenters hav,
won 81. This Will give the carpenters d
beautiful American flag with pole and
holster complete. The second pnze con.
sists Of large American flag, which viii
90 to the machinlsts.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
PRIZE WINNING BIRDS RALLY DAY EXERCISES HE'LL
eons and Ducks Owned by Walter
Burns Get Blue Ribbon.

galter II. Burris has erected on his
|erview Farm" one Of the most
plete pigeon cotes in Delaware. His
is equipped with the latest sanitary
Is, baths feeding and drinking
htains.
mons his large stock Of fine bred
|verps. Homers, Carriers and Fan
L may be seen the extra fine birds
J. t>,,.e 9a first second aud fifth
GO g., - 4flall,tt !. -yty Poultry
~ IN Youngs Pc August i5-
~. "'rris also shows a fine flock
n 'clSs, Some Of which also took the
4 forizes ct The same show. He take.
aure ia showing the ribbons won
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
WILL FIGHT PARKS FACTION

Kansas City. Mo. Sept. 2S. - Pitts
burg Cleveland. Buffalo and Wheeling
delegates. representing 10000 men, de-
cided at a meeting here to withdraw
from the International Association Of
Structural Iron and Bridge Workers
in the event OF the continued domi-
nance of Samuel Parks. the New York
walking delegate. in the annual con-
vention now being held here, Michael
Flaherty. chairman OF the Pittsnurg
delegation, will direct the anti-Parks
fight on the floor Of the convention.
The injection OF Parks and his in
iluence has so shaped affairs that the
New York walking delegate is an issue
as directly opposed to the Buchanan
regime. and It has been decided 20
fight II out on that line by again at
tempting the reelection Of Buchanan
The refusal Of the convention TO
grant charter to the new union
known as the New York Housesmiths'
Union" which sent four delegates TO
this convention, Delegate Parks says,
is a closed incident These four dele
gates, Ia q statement issued to the
convention. say:
I'm refusing a charter to the New
York Housesmiths' Union you have
virtually indorsod all that is bad and
rotten in trade unionism BY your ac-
ton you have lost to your body the
greatest city in the United States. At
present you refuse 90 recognize union
which in the end win be the dominant
power in the iron trades Of New York
Keep that man In. and within three
months there will be nothing left OF
No. 2 and the international union will
be down and out as far as New York is
concerned. Now. we will say that any
/ organization that relies on brute force
10 maintain its supremacy in the end
viii end in disorder and disruption
Shot wife and Himself In Church.
Ia Crosse, Wis. Sept. 2s.-An at
tempted murder and suicide occurred
at the German Lutheran church at the
beginning of religious services. when
Herman Rossow shot his wife and
himself In the presence OF hundreds OF
worshippers Mrs. Rossow will prob
ably die, while Rossow may recover.
Rossow. who had been separated from
his wife. lay in wait for her When he
saw his wife and her mother enter the
church he rushed across the street
just inside the aditorium drew a re
volver and shot his wife three times
every bullet entering the back ant
passing completely through the body
Standing in the door. he fired at his
heart.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
SET GIRLS DRESS ON FIaI
Careless Cigarette Smoker Causes seu.
ous Trouble.

A Young woman eNcursionist frrn
Philadelphia. at Augustine Park ycster-
day. vas severely burned about the lower
rart Of the body through the carelessness
of a Cigarette smoker She wss attired n
a fimsy summer array and fhe smoh 2
clicked a lighted butt OF a cigarette a.
her The me from it sot her sauzy cloth
ing abia-e.
When she discovered herself on fire the
girl began 10 RON along ne boach bur
was ovortaken by several oiher excur-
sionists and thrown in.o the bay. Tn this
way her flaming clothing was extinguish-
Cd but not before She had been badly
burned about the lower part Of the body.
sac was given medical attention al the
lpark and taken back 10 Philadelphia
When the boat ieft the resort she Became
Ihysterical. The man who caused thf
trouble d.d not make himself known.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Returned From Long Trip

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Leslie Appleby and
daughter Ida returned on Saturday
evening from a trip extending over
three weeks. during which time they
visited the Pacific coast and took "a
trip up the Columbia river. They were
greatly interested in the salmon fish
ing. At Portland, Oregon, Mr.. Appleby
saw William ]. Hofmann, formerly
business manager of the Evening Jour
ra1
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to taxpayers.

The county tax office in the Court
House will be open curing the month OF
September from a. m. 10 Il m. and
from 80 to ) D. m. except from Sep
tember 2S to 30. Inclusive. when It will
be open from S a. m. until 10 p. m. to al
How taxpayers to take advantage of per
cent rebate.
HORACE G.. RETTEw.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Hail Stopped Train.

Birdsboro. Pa. Sept 2S.-A hail
storm so severe as to stop a passen-
ger train on the Wilmington & North
srn Railroad, passed over Chester
county yesterday afternoon At Glen
Hall the hail was more than three
inches deep on the railroad track. and
he express train for Reading was
delayed, the engineer being unable to
zee the tracks.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
REED BIRDS LEAVING
! Northwest Wind Causes Them to
Go South.

Fhe heavy northwest wind Of last
|ht and this morning has caused an
|dus Of the rail- birds. They began
|ir flight to the Southern rice fields
Saturday. but the cold wind caused
.m TO leave in large numbers today.
4 he only hope that gunners have Of
more shooting is in a heavy north
wind. which will drive what birds
left out OF the reeds.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
sic AT The HIGH SCHOOL
|rcises This Morning Consisted
Chiefly of Singing. a'7s

+ usual Monday morning exercises at
|ligh School today were in the nature
musical recital under the direction
|iss Josephine Fletcher. the Instructor
Inging "a the public schools.
& after song was sung. some old
and sonic new ones. and an were
with such vim by
fresh young voices that it was a
alton and pleasure 10. be there.
5fessor Berlin presided and made a
)brlef remarks Of encouragement 10
'Dupiis. Professor Twitymcr read the
&ture lesson after which the Lord 8
er was sweetly chanted by the
b. There was no special address.
re is such an increased attendance
e High School that the pupils occupy
seat down stairs and four rows
across the balcony of the audi
s m. There were several visitors this
Sing.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28

Henry Roso. the wealthy Cuban
planter. who it is said. gave the greater
part of his fortune I'm aid Of the Cuban
rcvolutionists. is confined in a New
asylum for the insane. .Mr. Roso's es-
tate. which at one time was in the
millions. has dwindled. it is said, to
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
LIGHTNING SETS BARN ATTIRE
Big Building at Prices Corner Burned
During Storm.

During the storm the big barn OF
James Mccoy. at Prices Corner was
struck by lightning and burned to the
ground. The stock was gotten out and
most Of the farming implements, but
the seasons crop of hay was destroyed.
It was the hay that ignited first and
gave the fire such a start Famed by
strong wind the building was soon
reduced to ashes.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28

Johnny. what gender is
n; your mamma, for insfanceI"
nny-" Masculine. feminine. and
r. Miss Mary"
cHer-- That is impossible. JohD-
51e couldn't be but one"
amy guess not: she is the
show at our house"
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
colored Boy Dismissed.

Upon the recommendation Of Agent
Frank Stout OF the S. r. C. C.. James
W. Allen. the colored boy who has been
IN the custody of the police for several
days. charged with obtaining goods under
false pretensc. was allowed his freedom.
His parents are about to leave the city
and viii take the youngstcr with them
Harry Dempsey charged with daord
erly conduct was discharged upon pay
ment Of the costs IN the case.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
From France to England In Balloon

London. Sept 2S. - Count de la
Vsllx and Count d'Outremont descend
ed in a balloon near Hull, Yorkshire.
having journeyed from Paris in 17S
hours. This Is the first time that a
balloon has successfully Travelled from
France to England.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28

Hungarian peasants have q super
stition that fire kindled by lightning
can only be extinguished by milk, and
owing TO their refusal to use water a
barn with a farmers whole hay crop
has been burnFt in one of the prov
lincna AAA
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Sponge Pipes.

|ndow fun Of them. sc. at Dur
r . East Second street
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
carrled peadIY Weapon.
Rhoads Dismissed.

The case Of Richard c. Rhoads, colored.
charged with attempting felonlous as
aaum on Ceccia Ellis. also colored was
dismissed. as the evidence was not strong
enough to warrant holding the defendant
Tor he upper court
Evening journal., 1903-09-28

Durstein's Rothchilds Especials &C
segar at stores.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Two shot In Attempted I1old-Up,

WO oTIcI "a FttVIIINNcl IIUIu-OP'
Baltimore. Md, Sept 2S.-Four foot
pads attempted 10 hold up and rob
William II. K0ehler and Mrs. Me
bauer. truckers ard farmers, in lonely
places on the Hartford road as they
were returning to their homes from
the city markets. Koehler was shot
four times and win die. Mrs. Me
bauer was shot in the hip, but was not
seriously injured. The robbers secured
no booty. Four shots were fred at
Koehler He whipped up his horses
and escaped.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
Everything Electrical.

Morris Electric Company. sl5 shsp-
,sy street. Both phones.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
BIG BLAZE At BRIlGETON, \, ]
Plant Of Fcrraoute Machine Company
Destroyed - Loss, 100000.

Destroyed - Loss, 100000.
Bridgeton. n. j.. Sept 2S. - The
plant Of the Ferracute Machine Com
pany, of this city, was destroyed by
fire, entailing a loss estimated al
100000, which is partially covered
by insurance. The fire is supposed &c
have been started by an explosion liz
the boiler room of the establishment
The company manufactured. amons
other things, fine dies for coins anc
medals, etc. Two hundred persons arc
thrown ont of work This Is the thirC
large industrial concern in this cit,
to be destroyed by fire within the las
few weeks. and this disaster viii pre-
a serious loss to the city
Denounced For Splitting In Church.
Norfolk. Va. Sept 2S-Rov John
Doherty. pastor Of St Mary's church
the largest Catholic church in Nor
folk. created CONSERVATION at mas
when he denounced male members o
the parish for splitting on the floor o
the church. Father Doherty declare,
such men desecrated the house Of Coz
by their action and were not wante,
in the church. Il have a pretty fai
idea OF these mems identity" he said
"but to be doubly sure l viii emplo.
a detective TO attend services and re
port expectorators TO me. These re
ports 1 will read to the congregation
and / will cause the arrest of tn
guilty parties as violators Of the cit,
ordinance prohibiting splitting in put
lie buildings"
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
DEPUTY SHERIFF
ON A RAMPAGE
Went Into Barroom, Began
to Shoot and Hit Thirsty
Man
MURBEROuS ASSAULT CHARGED.

William c Saville was arraiencd in
City Court this morning on a charge Of
ASSAULT with attempt To commit murder
Through his attorney. former City So
ucitor David }. Reinhardt he pleaded not
guilty. AS the prosecuting witness. WE
liam Allen was unable to appear against
the prisoner, the case was continued until
next Saturday bail being fixed in the
sum of $1,000.
The assault took place ON Saturday
night IN the saloon Of George N. simon.
at Fourth and Adams streets. saviiie en-
tered the harroom intoxicated and ON be-
ing refused a drink drew q revolver from
his pocket and began to pump lead
through the main entrance door Of the
saloon. Ignorant OF the fargct practice
going on In the harroom Allen opened the
door and prepared to enter. but was un-
ceromoniously stopped by being winged
III the knee with a leaden. messenger
from saville's gun. A second bullet gently
tapped the already wounded man In th'
side.
After struggle tho bartender succeed
ed IN disarming the drunken man. Whes
saville saw what he had done he quickl,
left the place aud proceeded to the car
lpenter shop OF Patrick Fahcy IN Con
nell street. where ne was later arres,e'
by Sergeant Hiram White ana Patroimai
sherry.
saville had been acting as depui,
sherin during the past week and wal
guardine the carpenter shop OF patricl
Fahey. on Saturday he lmbihcd too free
ly IN drink and as result was consider
ably under the Influence Of its enect
whom the shooting occurred.
Carried Deadly Weapon.
Joa1 W. Reason. colored. was held un
der 800 bail for the Court of Genera
Sessions for lhrceny and also under $40
bail for carrying conceaied deajl.
weapon He was arrested for stealing
picture and guilt from the home Of salli
Wilson IN shipley street. and whei
searched had a razor In his possession.
John Dixon, colored, was arralgned o
a charge OF assault and battery. Mr.
springer informed the court that an
prosecuting witness had left the city bu
as The defendant entered a plea OF guilt
he was fined ST.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
FINANCIAL
rust Departm mt

rust Departm mt
Executes Trusts OF all kinds. ecfa az
Execute. Administrator, Guardian,
Trustee. Finnnc'a! Agent. Registrar and
Transfer Agent 81 Bond issues and Cap
ital Stock. Receiver and Assignee.
zeal Estate Department.
Collects Rents sells properties, makes
improvements. looks alter insurnrce,
pays taxes. rendering accounts monthly
or IS desired
afe Deposit Department.
Rents Safe Deposit Boxes IN Fire and
Burglar Proof Vaults at rentals Of from
$500 20 500 per annum. Receives Silver
ware etc. on storage.
Evening journal., 1903-09-28
foney Department.

doney Department.
Receives money on deposit and pays
Interest thereon.
ISSUES Letters OF Credit sod Foreign
Drafts.
WILLS sRECEIPTED FOR AND SAFE
LIZ KEPT FREE OF CHARGE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-08-04
YACHT CLUB
DANCE SATURDAY
SECOND OF THIS SEASONS Sc
RIDS TO BE GIVEN AT THE
PENINSULA, PEARL HARBOR.

Taking advantage of the moonlight
on Saturday next the Hawaii Yacht
Club members will give a dance in the
mover to the Peninsula at Pearl Har-
Dor.
The dance is the second given this
season and the series has proved very
attractive. The pavilion is to be pro-
usely decorated with bunting and ilu-
minated with Washington lights while
the new club house will be thrown
open for inspection. Quintette music
] is furnished for the dance and refresh
ments are served. The yachts of the
club. which will join in cruising race
or Saturday afternoon, will be lined
up and illuminated off the club house
while the launches and yacht tenders
will be in constant requisition for
trips between dances.
The affair is strictly a shirt waist
event, the members of the club appear
ing in sailor blouses and whites"
Many of the ladies emulate sailor cos
tune and the scene beneath the fairy
colored decoration is always a very
pretty one.
In catering for the comfort of tn,
guests, the club charters a special train
, to and from the Peninsula, starting in
the early evening and returning to
town shortly before midnight, wheE
special Rapid Transit cars are in wait
ing to take the dancers home. Tickets
which are on sale by club members and
at the o. r, & L. railroad depot cover
all the privileges of dance train and
refreshments at $3.50 each person while
the trolley car accommodation costs an
additional twenty five cents. The
yachtsmen are dandy entertainers and
crowd is sure to take the opportunity
OF a moonlight outing under such plea
SAINT auspices