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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
MELBOURNE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Rowley. of Chin
colleague. visited at the home of their
brother. Mr.. James ii. Rowley, recently.
Mr.. Stuart 5. Burton. of New Church,
visited this place Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. VIM. Sturgis. of Stockton. was
seen in our village Sunday.
Mr.and Mrs. Harry Pilchard. of Green
backville. spent few days this week at
this place.
Mr.. James II. Rowley visited Sails
bury one day last week.
Mr.. Willard Carmean. who resides
near Snow Hill. and is Mr.. Rowley's
sawyer, went To his home Saturday on
account of sickness We are glad to
hear that he is better at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Pilchard and little
son, Walton. spent Sunday at this place.
Mr.. VIM. Bayhs visited Pocnmoke.
"Wednesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14

A suit is now on before Land
Commissioner +. Stanley Toadviu for
the possession of old James Island. near
Crisfield. Fifty years ago James Island
was n narrow strip of land separated
from the mainland by thoroughfare
some fifty feet wide i'll its narrowest
part. The Island was taken up by
Severn Riggin under IA patent dated
1852 About the same time a tract of
land was located on the mainland, which
is now i'll the possession of Benz imin
Thomas By continuous accretions the
Island has become "A part of the main
land and has extended itself far into
Tangier Sound Messrs. Vernon Lawson
and William Lawson last summer.
supposing that the part of the Island
bordering on Tangier Sound was vacant
land, took up part of the Island and
built houses there as a summer resort.
The William Todf famous show
will be here all next week. and will give
nightly performances every evening
during the week. MIR. Todt is well
known in Snow Hill. having appeared
here on several occasions with DR..
Forrest in his medicine show Since
the death of DIR Forrest, Mr.. Todt has
not been selling any medicine, and is
running his show independently of this
feature. In commenting ON the show,
the Cape Charles Times pays the follow
ing tribute to MIR. Todt and his COM
pany: 1.-The William Todt Famous
Show has been exhibiting here all week
and giving what has turned out to be
the best. cleanest, and highest class tent
49,
large or small. Nearly all of our best
citizens have been in attendance night
ly. All the tents are new ard water
proof and the entire outfit is one of neat
ness and newness. the tents being light
ed with numerous high pressure in
candescent gas lamps, each equal to an
electric arc light Some of the leading
features include the highly educated
dogs, Looping the Loop. the musical
Ten Eycks, Mr. Al. Mondrello. master
of jugglery; the Todt Duo champion
aerialists. and many other amusing and
amazing acts. too numerous to mention.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
ASSAWANGO.

Misses Emma aud Ethel Butler and
Thomas Pussy and wife spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Pusey
Mr. Earl Pusey. and Miss Mamie
Townsend spent Saturday with Mr..
Arthur White, of Whiteburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Carmean. of Snow
Hill, visited friends in this neighborhood
Sunday MIR. Carmean left Monday for
New, Church, Va, where he has accepted
a position as fireman. He will move
his family there later.
Mr.. Alonza Butler will entertain IA
number of friends tonight Saturday. }
As Mr.. Butler always gives the young
people good time, they are looking for
ward to the event with great eager.
ness.
Strawberries will soon be ripe and
prospects are good for "a large crop.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
NEWARK.

Mr. and Mrs Harry Young. of POGO
Jehu CULLEN and daughter, Macon. of
their parents. MIR. and Mrs. \. p. Bowen.
in this town.
Messrs. Robert aud William Chopper.
of Synepuxent. visited here Sunday
The fifth anniversary of the Epworth
League will be held in the NJ +. Church
here, tomorrow night. You are cordially
invited to attend.
Mr. John Dennis returned home from
Ocean City one day last week after
spending several days there.
Miss Mildred Aydelotte, of Snow Hill.
visited relatives here part of this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
SYNEPUXENT.

Our farmers are very busy planting
their corn.
Rev. Mr.. Dirickson preached very in
terestions sermon to IA large congrega-
ton Sunday.
Those on the sick list. are Mr.. Isaac
II. Littleton. Cornelius Coffin. and Mary
Beauchamp.
Miss Annie Pruitt spent Saturday and
Sunday with her friend. Miss Annie
Littleton.
Messrs. William Burbagc, Edward
Gray and Horace Richardson. who are
engaged in the sturgeon fishing along
the beach. spent Saturday and Sunday
with their parents of this place.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
DO Not BE Imposed Upon.

Foley & Co. Chicago. originated
Honey aud Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. aud on account of the great
merit and popularity of Fhiey's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. Ask for Foley's Honey
and Tar and refuse any substitute Offered
as no other preparation will give the
same satisfaction. Ii is mildly laxative
IL contains no opiat"s and is safest for
children and delicate persons. T. ID.
Cottingham & Co., Snow Hill, Lloyd &
Blaine, Pocomoke.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
Cured His Mother of ltleu-
matiSn.

MY mother has been suffer for
many years with rheumatism. says w.
H. Howard. of Husband, Pa. AT times
she was unable TO move at all, while at
all times walking was painful. pre-
scented her with a bottle of Chamber
lain Pain Balm aud after few applica-
lions she decided it was the most
wonderful pain reliever she had ever
tried, in fact, she is never without it
now and is at all times able to walk.
An occasional application of Pain Balm
keeps away the p .in that she was form
erly troubled with, For sale by p. ID.
Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
An Omen Letter.

From the Chaplin, 5. c.. News: Early
in the spring my wife and were taken
with diarrhoea and so severe were the
pains that we called a physician who
prescribed for us. but his medicines
failed 20 give any relief. A friend who
had a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand
gave each of us a dose aud we at once
felt the effects. procured bottle and
before using the entire contents we
were entirely cured. 1t is a wonderful
remedy and should be found in every
household. Fl. o Bailey. Editor This
remedy is for sale by p d. Cottingham
& Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
Summer Colds.

Summer colds. usually hang on stub
bornly and are hard to cure. Rydale's
Elixir speedily cures summer colds and
lingering coughs. This modern scientific
remedy is a prescription, especially
adapted to the successful treatment of
all chronic. throat or lung diseases. II
you are afflicted with summer cold or
lingering cough. get a trial bottle of
Rydaie's Elixir. You'll be surprised at
the result. Trial size, 25c. Family size
SOC p. d. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
WhOOping Cough.

In the spring of 1901 my childi en-
had whooping cough" says Mrs ID
w. Capps. of Capps. Ala Il used
Chamberlain Cough Remedy with the
most satisfactory results. thing this
is the best remedy have ever seen for
whooping cough" This remedy keeps
the cough loose. lessons the severity and
frequency of the coughing spells and
counteracts any tendency toward pneu-
monia. For sale by p. ID Cottingham
& Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
While there is life there is hope

l was afflicted with catarrh: could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured it,
M ,rcus G.. Shautz. Railway. n.
Cream Balm reached me safely and
the effect is surprising Ny son says the
first application gave decided relief.
Respectfully. Mrs. Franklin Freeman,
Dover. n. 4.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at 10 cts.
or mailed by Ely Brothers, iii Warren
St. New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
Found Il Cure for Indigestion.

use Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets for indigestion and find
that they suit my case better than any
dyspepsia remedy have ever tried and
have used many different remedies. l
am nearly tifty-one years of age and
have suffered IA great deal from indiges-
ton. can eat almost anything want
to now GEO. EMORY. Rock Mills. Ala.
For sale by p. ID. Cottingham q Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
To Farmer and Stockman.

For farmers and Stock owners; use
Elliott's Emulsified Oil Liniment-is
the best ever produced You get a full
half pint for 25c. and you'll find il n
very satisfactory liniment for use in the
family aud on animals. p ID. Getting
ham g. Co.
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a Chinaman's "liOwdy."

In China. che customary greeting is
How is your liver" II Rydale's Liver
Tablets were as well known there as in
some parts of America. the answer
would be: nv liver is all right. use
Rydale's Liver Tablets These tablets
cure constipation. biliousness aud all
liver troubles = ID. Cottingham & Go.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
FOR SALE.

Two Coleman hand made 20 II. 2.
vertical boilers. In perfect condition.
Will have same tested Price 5000 each.
Reason for selling. need more power.
WORCESTER CANNING co.
Pocomoke City. Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
TOdt at ChinCOteague.

Editors of MEsSENGER:-
Mr. William Todt is here with his
large show. he has the largest tent
ever on the Island. All who attend are
pleased. Show crowded every night; he
will be III Snow Hill next week.
Yours truly,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-05-14
Che Messender

ss-This paper has the largest cireuIa-
tion of any paper in Worcester County
aud Is the Official paper Of the County.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
MAY SEND CUTTER
AFTER LOST VESSEL
SEARCH FOR SCHOONER EMMA eLAUotNA AND HGR HUMAN
FREIGHT MAY BE MADE BY GOVERNMENT

one of the revenue cutters viii then
be dispatched tu srHreh af her
do NOT HlKe up hopes 81 her aa yet
owing "a the fact that she may
have been driven ashore and her
crew and passengers safely landed
Another Of tho more hopeful
Views which might De taken Is. that
in WcatheflnH the gale she may have
sprung leak and Captain Neiiaun
would then. 81 "a necessity seek
some harbor 81 refuge should tblH
be true the vessel may have banded
her Grew and passengers somewhere
on the 81 Lawrence islands where
they can keep alive until helu
reaches them.
with the return ~ the Lily T.,
proVidiuH she does not bring amy
news al the lost schooner. an effort
viii D. made Co have the depart
meut send one 20 the government
vessels after he just what one thii
viii be { da tot presume 90 know
u may BE- the Thetn. which ia now
stationed Iu the northern waters of
tier.nE SEA- Tho vessel wiu then
search an af the islands lying on
or about the course the Emma
Ciaudina should have taken
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
MIMIC BATTLE
CONTINUES
mg seslpns N.rs A..n,

GAINESVILLE. Sept. TN
daunted b his failure yesterday 20
diai1dTe the Brown army from
ThoruuEhfaHH gap Gen. Grant re-
Eumcd the offensive Wtfh renewed
F.sDr with supposedly fresh troops
this morning Although the Browns.
under Gen Bell suffered heavily iu
yesterday g engagement. ~ excellent
vas the disposition OF his forces
that he vas able 10 hold his oNn.
Gen. Grant ia supposed 70 have
been REINFORCED during the night
BY the arrival Of fresh troops from
the Fairfax court house. when che
battle vas resumed today
The Blues HaHatIu.tlFeiF aHinum-
bered the Browns nearly 90 l.
Fresh divisions. however. are % tho
uav o. reinforce che HFuHua The
Blues viii b. obliged % be ready 90
moct these new rc-iuf0reemenA and
takn ThorauKhfaro gap ~ 3 O'Clock
this afternoon. when the conflict
will end
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

' SHOWN
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
HAS PREPARED THE ANNUAL
REPORT FOR LAST YEAR

The annual report Of County SUI
pcrintendent OF Schools Hartranft
for the year ending June 80 has
been put In book form and was re-
celyed from the hands OF the print
orB this morning. II Ia very neatly
gotten up, with pictures OF tho
schools IN the county. and contains
many interesting articles by Mr..
Hartranft on educational work. lie
commends strongly the conaolida-
ton OF the smaller schools and the
carrying OF the children In rural
districts TO these schools IN Wag.
ona
This plan Ia 20 be adopted during
the coming year In some Of the
King county school districts and
Mr.. Haftfanft predicts that II will
soon be generally In vogue. lie also
vritea of tho additional studies
which are being taught In the
schools. among which are music and
manual training.
The amount spent IN educational
work In this county during the yeal
1904 exceeds tho expenditures Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

Ia order that some definite idea
Cf the fate or the leug overdue
schooner Emma Cau8iu1 mas b
uscertained. one OF the revenue cut
tcrs now stationed IA the north VIII
very likely cruise the route over
which tire schooner Ms supposed t.
have taken to find uut n there he
any survivors or Wrrykage hY
which the schooner could bc ldenu-
ued.
John Rosrnr. American director
90 The Northeastern siberian camz
papY and president ~ the North
western Commercial company. stat
80 this morning that while nothing
definite had been done in regard 20
The matter. one ~ the cutters would
very llkely SO ln search of the miss
ing vessel
III i possible We may hear some .
thing In regard % her by the
schooner I4ly l.. which b. now en-
route ever the same course taken
by the Gaujlna. She Was 90 have
called At Bambkorf bay Vladimir.
East cape and 81 Nicholas The
LILY L Will also call Ar those ports
10 she returns with M reports q
The schooner, it is very likely that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
LITTLE HAPPENINGS

The body Of an infant apparently
born alive. waa found Ia the Nor
thern Pacific freight yards this
morning by a ar healcr named Nc
Ksnxie Mckenzie reported hts find
"a Coroner Hove The body VA
contained la = bottle nllcd Ntth al
eahol aud tightly sealed n Is sup
poHsd 10 have belonged 10 come
physician.
The Alaska Steamship company
steamer Farallon arrived IN port
from skaEway and southeaHter Alas
-. She carried 3 passenger and
a full cargo Of freight
The following divorce suits we're
fIisa ln the superior court today
Mrs. Matte Mad sruiuat Amos
Mead on ground ~ non support
Reuben Miller against Mrs kHumn
Miller. on ground u cruelty.
n { Littooy y Newton aud \. A
iiarfta dentists recently convicted
Of praeticinE Ia tbs state without a
license. sore sentenced in the Hupe-
riur court this morning I.lttaoy
and Newton were fined $500 each
AfAAa $40 ANAAtaH "a AANNaNs y y
Harris vas fined 500 and all also
appeal his caas to thesuprrms court
The a. ~ r. hmond Paper com
fanF today filed suit against Boil
inK Seid~n, formerly employed BY
the firm as cashier. 10 recover $50.
which they claim be enhezrls4 be-
tween January. 1900. and May. 1901.
aud $50. the aHauut - wages over
drawn. Seldsu4 the plalnti0 claims.
abacunief from the state iu fa8t
A. the conclusion 81 The trial 81
Charles bridges for assault With tn
tent 10 ALL Mr. susan Rumbeaux.
tha eulurrd woman who shot and
fatally wounded her husband. James
Ruuheaux. last falI. wiIi be tried for
murder In the first degree. Il o.
thought that the bridges trial viii
be finished this evening
The Ladies Relief society this
afternoon took out permit ta erect
two story frame building at aft2
Tenth avenue west. TO cost $1,000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

1909 by several thousand dollars. In
is0a ssTi $40 81 vas paid ont all to
Eether. Including the teachers sal
aries. Ia 1904 the amount expended
vas 1850. 5tG1i
The number Of pupils enrolled In
the King county schools this Year Is
1888. Last year g. agb we're en-
ruled In 1893 there we're 1913
aehoolhouHes In the county. This
year there are 2t7. There we're only
~ high schools In 1903. bat the last
report shows that there are nov 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
ANDERSON
GAINING
ALLEGED BURGLAR EXPECTED
TO RECOVER FROM WOUND
RECEIVED MONDAY NIGHT

Charlie Anderson. the alleged
burglar shot - city ueIeefive
Lane. upon the farmers refusal 20
thfea up hts haaas. t. resting raai-
y and the attending SURGEON stated
this morning that be believed that
Andsfs son uuuld get Weli TIE hui
ief sfil remains IN the body aa an
attempt to remove Il would BE- dan
Serious ana the surgeon does not
think that auY vital part has been
penetrated iu ifa course. Anderson
f. firm lu his denial % auy wrong
doing and siIl Insists that he Haa
the Innocent victim Of strange cir
.amataurra over which be- haa no
control
AHdefHon'a room was searched
claimed they found things which
might b. construed aa burglars
outfit Wax tapefH. dark lantern
aud several articles OF ladies' wear
Ing apparel caused doubt az to his
calling AndefH8u explained the
presence ~ these things this morn
ing and could not be- turned from
his story IN any way.
II A. Pratt. of the firm Of cfaw-
ford a. Pratt. an employment
agency Of this city. know Anderson
we'll and their books bear evidence
that hs has been furnished employ
uent a number Of times - them
The latest Of these bears the date
~ September and Anderson was
10 have been sent 20 Pilchuek 70
work Tor the Parker Bros Mil COM
uanY n that place. He scuffa At tho
idea Of his being a burglar and atIu
insists that he vas sick and cFaR led
into the alley 10 rest until the pain
had ceased.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

/ explanation. the owner Of the cabin
left home aud since that time has
not been seen or heard Of These
facts will be laid before the police
and an attempt made to find the
exproaaman who handled the trunk
Through residents OF that part Of
the city the police will endeavor 10
find the former occupant 81 the
shack. AZ least bis name. descrip-
ton. occupation and habits will b.
brought TO light and every detail
surrounding the case will be thor
ouEhiy gone into
Coroner Hoy this afternoon close
b Investigated the finding OF the
body BY two section hands yeater-
day afternoon The body. now at
the Bonney Watson morEue. was
also closely examined The eoroonr
stated this morning that his lnves
tiFation has led him Ia believe that
murder has been committed
"Thc very appearance Of this
mans clothing shows that he was
better dressed than the averaEe
nan. be declared. The body va
not stuffed into the bag but the
rag. which il Of canvas. Is secure
IL fastened about the budy with a
strong pieee 81 rope. OF bed cord
This bag gives evidence Of having
been weighted down With stones. or
scrap iron. which. through the rot
ting 81 the bottomf % the bag. al
Iawcd the body 10 come to the sur
face. after lying ~ the bottom Of
the bay for nearly two months
In the hay wsrc found several
articles % clothing These consist
81 of overrhifta. several In mum
her. underHlrta. socks and a pair
Of trousers The body ithaif was
paftly clothed. The overahlrt Il Of
a Mght blue eoioT and II good ma
tsfial. and there h a small white
stripe running through Il A black
four nn hand nesttie stili remains
In lac W ooat. vest. bat OF shoes
we're found.
The trousers we're q heavy
rhsyiot and dAfA blue In color. !
h.il.s. the man Vas about - years
Of nEe. The teeth are in good con
Altinn. tlla hair vas sandy weight
about TO pounds. height about ?
feet inches Tie face ia Hno"'h
shagcn and there II no appearance
af the man having had heafy
beard In life The hair might BE-
dlnrolorcd By the action Of the Nali
water
s.Tbs ieKa are doubled up closely
n the body and held In this posi-
ton BY 1894 wrappinEH OF bed
cord This ieafs le % believe that
the BODY cha nrss confined in
t.oK or a trusN The skull Is frAe-
tured and | am " the opinion that
The blow thai caused The fracture
and quite likely instant death. ~aa
delivered white the man vas alive.
although there are a number Of
bruia~a both On the body and bead.
q believe there In still \ chance
for an Identification and I have or
derrd tho body held ~ the murrue
pending the invcstiEat OF the
story % the man who aaw the cK-
preaarnan remove the trunk from
the shack Al the foot Of Pike street
Anyway. feel duty bound 70
Give the mans friends a chance 10
So N they can Identify hin. Hts
clothing may give some elsW which
nav b. the means 81 bringing the
murderer to justice"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

BAD blood between Detective "
a Glover and Manager j. 4. Ne
MILAN. OF the Thiel Detective
agency eliminated last nlght In q
sensational gun play and assault
upon Glover hy Mcmillan In aa=
loon AZ the corner Of EIut avenue
and Madison street.
According tn the story told by eye
witnesses. Glover was quietly eating
has dinner in one 90 che small boxes
az the back % the saloon Whrn Me
MILAN came into the place and
walked sHiftly towards Glover
lie reached the table. leaned over
and called Glover namaa Al this
moment Glover jumped % his feet
Mcmillan pulled n gun from bis hip
pocket and pointed Il e. Glover. bat.
with q quick movement Glover
caught MeMlllan's wrist aud twisted
81 backward so that the gun polufsd
away from him
A struggle eusued and the gun
was taken from the aHsallant By \
bystauder. After a struggle FOR aer=
cral minutes Mcmillan lc.l the
49, H#aHHNA H-HHH aafasA EaANN GHt HAr
door and resumed his dinner where
q had been interrupted
W A. Glover. when seen this AZ
ternoous said that the affair vas a
deliberate attempt on the part %
Mcmillan 20 take his iife and that
he would swear cut q warrant for
hts arrest
Z Waa quietly eating my dinner. .
said Glover. "wneu Mcmillan came
in and made a straight course for
my table. There is 10 love lost BE-
tween Mcmillan and myself and I
expected trouble when be came up
90 me and began - Hse profaae
language. He called me q bias
phemous name and a fight followed
= am satisfied however. that Ne
MILAN means % xiii me and 20 pro-
tect myself ! shall THE Afternoon
swear ont a warrant for his arrest =
u can defend myself in case anv
trouble arise said Mcmillan. but
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
A Prominent and Conservative
Business Man Secures
Two Tracts
Considers the Northside Prop.
erty a Fine investment

Mr. George v Hurry Of the Seattle Hardware Co the
Of beautiful home hin and well
aday well pleased he bought
d0faement OF this sort by ~ such character the kind Of
endorsement ~ shows that the selling solely
m merits and that have the
land or the ludueemeut Of price
There lH a
retr
surprsei IN the matter which
Terms ~ cash and g. month
complete abstract Of title. panied by
ianford, Eaq. attorney. that the title perfect
Take the % Northern any
Beach John Holloway
70 the tracts and then 10 the
back down BY
Take Mr a and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
Seattle Dental
PariorS

Rooms II. ~. Is. Il. Hinckley Blk
III Second Avenue.
The largest and best equipped
dental office on the Pacific Coast
We have all the latest and most
scientific methods OF modern and
painless dentistry. We crown. nil
and extract teeth without the least
pain No students employed. but
all are dentists OF long years ex-
perience. We examine your teeth
and tell you ln advance just what
your work vlll cost We make no
charge for extracting teeth when
plates are ordered Lady always In
attendance.