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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
Fair PLAY.

During the reform riots in Hyde ParF,
London, in 1866, themob, on well-remem-
bered night, began tearing down the fences
Of Hyde PARK for fires and barricades. Col
Thomas Wentworth Hgginson tells in the
atlantic Monthly Of an English officer waa
dining with friend, all unconse )us Of the
impending danger. Presently he received
summons from the war department, tell
Ing him that his regiment was ordered out
to deal with the mob.
He hastentd back to bis own house, but
when he called for his horse he found that
his servant had received permission to 20
out for the evening, and had the key Of the
stable In his pocket. The officer hastily
donntd his uniform, and then had to pro
ceed on foot to the Guards Armory, which
lay on the other side Of Hyde Park. Walk
Ing hastily 10 that direction, he came out
Unexpectedly At the very head quarters Of
the mob, where they we're already piling
up the fences.
His uniform was recognized, and angry
shouts arose. I, must have seemed for the
moment to the mob that the Lord had de-
livered their worst enemy into their hands.
There was but ore thing to be done, He
made bis way straight toward the center
OF action, and called to man who was
mounted on the pile, and was evidently the
leader OF the tumult.
say, my good man, my regiment has
been called out by her mai,sty's orders.
wi you give me hand over this pilsY
The man hesitated a moment, and then
said with decision, Boys, the gentleman ist
right. He is doing bis duty, and we have
no quarrel with him. Lend hand and help
him over.
This was promptly done with entire re-
sp6ct, and the officer ln bis brilliant uni
form went hastily on his way amid three
cheers from the mob. Then the mob re
turned to Its work, to complete 1t II possi-
bic before he whom they had aided should
come back and order them shot down.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14

Tbe late W. w. Corcoran, the million
sirc phiiAnthroplst Of Washington, whs
gave to the city the magultoen. art gallery
which bears his name, was very fond ol
telling bow be was once overmasched BY .
wealthy maiden lady, from whom be desif'
I'd to purchase piece Of property,
Mr.. Corcoran wAs the owner Of the hotsl
at the corner OF Vermont avenue and u
street. All j,ining the hotel property on u
o.. sids was a. handsome brownstone man.
sion owned by maiden lady. The lot ur-
on which the house WAS built extended
back TO ! st., distance Of 100 feet, and
abutted on the rear Of the hotel property.
Mr.. Corcoran fourd II necessary to en-
large the hotel, and with this end 10 view
desired to purchase the rear end Of the lot
owned by the maiden lady. As she was
very wealthy, he knew that a large price
would not be any special inducement, and
for time was at loss to know exactly
what to do. He finally concluded to go
straight to the point, and therefore address
ed her the following note:
Dear Miss Glow much will you take
for your back yard2 We wish to enlarge
the Arlington hotel. Yours sincerely, W..
w. Corcoran.
Promptly came the answer
Dear MIR. CorcoraI--How much will you
take for your hotels We wish to enlarge
our back yard. Yours cordially, A. G.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
No Snoring.

Postmaster General Payne the other day
told story OF something that he once saw
in Milwaukee courtroom. Through the
kindness and tact Of the Judge the court
crier was saved from foe.
one day attended, said Mr.. Payne, a
session Of the court at which this Judge
presided. The court crier was very old
man he had served with fiieii y for many
yeara, but age was beginning now to tell
on him. He fell asleep while | was in the
courtroom and In little while he was
snoring.
The snorer, Of course, disturbed the
proceedings Of the court. but the Judge
showed great tact in interrupting not en-
barrassing, the crier.
Crier Jones, he said in a loud voice, Cri-
er Jones, some one is snoring!
The crier awakened with start and
jumped to his feet.
Silence, he exclaimed. There must be
no snoring in the courtroom, ard he glared
fercely all about him.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
VOLUME.

Wei this fst, sxph ra, haubts Il =
aaiae coasts U comrs ashore every morn +.
hs' before the sun hm "a ised Tho tre.l
soa from The rock and tree trual. Ata
grass BLADES q scrapes With its blunt tceth
enough Of this cold food to last il tar ,ho
asy' " can never be caught Ia TIE wstsr
tor the reason that Il vlll no, rIse 10 ha,,.
ssmcslme', though, men catch Il asho, J
WIN Their hands' Is 4 sh Ia conalaetea
aelloacy and briggs ~ 2s a pound.
fle,ro snecfed.
Now viii tell you, be said. aheu, mv
une'o's mule, Nv arcle kept this mule il
wooden stable aud he fed IL on popoorp.
one day The stable took lie aud tho nor.
corn TO The maies stall, shooting up into
hear, descended all about the unfortunate
animal 10 soft white ii.kgs, Thesc f.kra
the mule mlstoek fSr snow. He imagined
that he was in a snow storm aud ff 4 to
dta'h.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
Luck and Lab or.

II the boy who txelaims Just my luck
were truthful he would cay, Just my lszl
ness or just my inattention
Luck 10 waiting for someone TO turn up
Labor. with keen eyes and strong will
will turn up something.
Luck lies Ia bed and wishes the postmsf
would bring him news Of legacy.
labor turns out at 6 O'Clock and with 4
bay pen or ringing bammer lays the foun.
dation OF competence.
Luck whines labor whistles.
Luck relies on chances, labor reliss on
character.
Luck slips down to iadIgence; labor goes
up ward TO Independence.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14

A capital story Is told by Hon. Whitelaw
Reid. The incident, occurred during Mr..
Reid's youthful days Of Office. An Irish.
man turned up, hating England, and desir
ing to become ra.uralizsd American.
What is republic; be was ssked.
Shure'n don't know.
What is monarchy
don't know.
Ard 80 on through tesies Of aaestions.
AT lai I the ili;er who was the spp licant's
sponsor WAS hidden, Take this man out
and instruct him little. Ia the course Of
q quarter Of an hour the pair hurried back
into the presence Of the representative Of
the U $. government.
us all roight nov, sor, ssii the sponsor.
I've read the CONSTRUCTION to Pat, and he q
very pleased with 1t.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
DO yos wars nov, Clsmslc
A genllsman to fes mcnsitur.
Bot be Ia I'll, | tell you.
N. a. ~ Ag. ,kn .A.u

do yos wkns nov, Clsmelc
A geGllsman to zee monsieur.
Bot he IL I'll, | tell you.
IthM. Mesuin, The acge.
T.li him thAt--oA' III 20 and &C,
what be wants.
No, no. show him w here. do yos
hear, clymencsy Co AID ycu 20, too
Edward To spesk to me like ihals
Pardon me, my 4 Ar but please 70. HI
may have something to ssy 10 cor sicnct :
something he would not care to have you
htars
don's know what II the matter with
you, Edward. You frishten me. Come In
Monsieur Aenguia. ] leave you with my
husband. Good day,
Monsieur Meguin, Am right 10 not wish
ing her 10 bs present, Am not
You have seen your son, Monster Mon.
tierf
Not yet.
But you bsve heard Of the murder Of
Madame Toyl,s
Yes.
The whole town knowsit. ltis astonish-
Ing how fast such news spreads. SO your
son has told you nothing
No.
He has been Of the greatest assistance to
me 10 the matter. We dined together, and
we're AZ the theatre when messenger came
to me. But what 10 the mstterY Are you
illy You stare at me so wildly
Ib,g pardon. | am not sure that uu-
derstand you. seem half deaf to-day.
ID you say that you were with my son all
last evening"
Why, yes, When was summoned to
the chateau he went with me. Ca seeing
the wound, be exclaimed: This wound
was made with Malay kris, like the one
In fathers cabinet. He went home and
fetched your kris, taking great care not to
awaken you, for he knew that this horri-
BILE story heard suddenly at night, would
give you bad shock. He gave me des-
cription Of the sailor that sold you that
curious dagger and who was likely to have
another about him. The man has been ar
rested, three leagues from here. He has
made full confession, but still must
have your testimony. All. Here Is your
son. Monitor, your father knows the whole
story. lie Is not very well.
Oh, 1t is nothlng-only nervousness.
Why, am crying like baby beg your
pardon for my weakness.
You are i'll, father. What is the matter
Nothing, | tell you. Put your arms a.
round me, my boy-m boy
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
aepuIse bv llncoIn.

senator Cullam Was one of l.lneolns in
Inmates. GA Lsucolna birthday be told Al
Interesting story about the great frcsi
dent,
Thcre was Az igaorsnt man, hc said, wh'
OF ce applied to Lineoin for the pasi Of dool
keeper 10 the house. Ttts man had NJ
light to ask Llncoln faf snythitg /. wa'
necessary 10 rspulse him, Bat Lincoln re-
pulsed him gently ard whimslcally, with
out hurting his feelings, 10 this way.
:, you want TO be doCrk,epar to th,
house, shf
Yes, Mr. Pfeliiont
Wei, have you ever been doorkcoper
Have you ever had suy experience OF door.
keeping
Well, no--no actual experience, air.
Any theoretical experience Any In
struetious 10 the duties and ehlcs Of door
keeping
l'm--not
Have you ever attended ,clures on door.
keeping
NJ, cir.
Have you read any textbook on the sub
ieets
No.
Have you conyersed with anyone who
has read such \ book
Nc, sir; l'm afraid not, sir.
Well, then, my friend, don't you see that
you haven't a single Qualification for this
important pos, said Lincoln in a reproach-
ful tone,
Yes, L do, said the applicant, and he took
leave humbly, almost gratefully.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
Yankee shrewdness.

Talk about Yankee shrewdness, said The
travelling man. was In little tavern UE
In Connecticut not long ago, and farmer
came 10 with eggs to sell. The trarfaclion
toll place 10 the bsrroom Of the establish
ment. The proprietor agreed 10 take two
doxen, and when the farmer came TO coun,
over the contents of the basket. be fund
that he had rs eggs. Tbs proprietor want
ed the xtra esg thrown in for good mea-
sure. The farmer dida't zee |. ,hs. way
AMI they srgutd ,be p5int. Al last the
proprietor ssld he'd take the 2j egg, give
the man drink and cali II fqusre. The
farmer agreed ard pocketed the money.
Now, what'll you have, asked the pro-
prietor.
The Yarkee isrmsr WAS ready with bis
reply:
Sherry and egg, said be.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
Gov. Hard story.

Gov. Hard Of Wisconsin, who was recent
ly In the east, left behind him a trail o
good stories which, II the memory OF Com
missioner Krackc holds out, bid fair to keel
me supplied for months to come. Here !
another Of them;
The governor was sitting Ia the execu
tive chamber at Madison when an atten
dsnt brought 10 the nam Of Gustav APPEL
baum.
Show him right in, said the governor
rising to meet the caller.
As Gustav dublously entered the room
the governor grasped his hand and heartily
welcomed him.
IND you know me all right: asked Gus
tav.
Know you or course ] do. Why
not?
Veil. fought you wouldn't forget me
but der boys all said dot now you vas gov
ernor und vas nobotty you wouldn't know
me.
Why, Cue, said the governor, how could
forget your Weren't we members Of the
same regiment all through the civil war
Yea, dots 90 und meter will forget you
governor but you are somebotty und ! am
nobotty now, you see.
To impress Gustav with the excellence
Of his memory Of him the governor recalled
several experiences they had had in the old
war days together.
Ach. exclaimed the delighted caller.
boys said you wouldn't remember me, uud
you remember some t'ipgs dot | mineseli
have forgotten. But do you remember der
night ven We slept togedder on de ground
NIT only Won blanket between usf
Yer, ! remember Ii very well, Gus.
Uad do you remember dot you got all
der blanket before morning.
The governor laughed heartily and
asked Gustsv II he had told the boys about
that.
No, sir. nefes tell nobotty about dot.
II tell dem dot dey will all want to sleep
NIT me.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14

An Injustice to tho Boy.

The old gentleman had the boy "on the
carpet ard Was telling him few unpas.
table truths.
You have DO ambition, he said. You are
content to do nothing. When was you
age wanted to be somebody, wan ted to
excel. ! saw what Others we're doing, and
tiled to beat them.
That's what | want to do, father, pleaded
the boy.
On, you DO I! retorted the old gentleman,
scornfully. Well, you have queer way Of
showing 1t. You shonld pick out some man
who 10 or has been star In his line, and
try to emulate him.
That's jus. what I'm doing, said the
boy.
The old gentle paa looked at him 10 as
tonishment.
Have really Judged you urjastly' he
asked,
Indeed you have, asserted the boy.
Is It possitls that your mind Ia Il lied with
great thoughts Have you really an aim
In life? Do you wish to lead, to excel,
or At the least to tqaal the triumphs Of
othersf
That's 1t, exactly, asserted the boy.
Then have done you sn Injustice, said
the old gentleman. II you really have an
ambition, you may count on the help OF
your old father. What 10 ~
Well, was reading while ago OF a
young fellow who set out TO spend sn ir-
heritance Of $s5 900 cash In two carr, ex-
planned the boy. The papers made quite q
fuss about it, and he certainly did well and
deserved all the attention he got. But,
father, ! believe can beat him, Il youl
give me the chance. think could make
him look like plugged nickel Ia that line.
I'm sure could reach the pinnacle Of sue.
cess and make more tilk--
III bet you coulo fl,aadered the old
gentleman, but you.s nj goiog TO have
tie chance.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
Tho Simple Way.

The new clerk had two important letters
to mail, says the Philadelphia Teleyraph
one addressed to Cleveland, Ohio, and the
other to Liverpool, England.
As be was about to drop them In the post
for foreign postage had been placed on the
Cleveland letter, and the two-cent stamp on
the other. He made correction, and then
q W back TO his employer to report.
You are brick, my boy said the employ
er. Those letters sre very urgent. | am
glad you corrected them. How did you
do III
On, easily enough, was the reply. Isim-
ply changed the addresses.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
No Questions Asked.

Old Brother Dooley Ia a colored philosc.
pher, but he is superstitious In the extreme
He tells this story:
once wuz In house that wuz haunted,
but didn't know 1t. Oar wuz bright
il-e burnin' In de room wuz 10, wen all er
a sudden de do opened, en- a man with bis
throat cut chuck bis head at me! Now,
knowed right well 1t wuz . ha'Gt, en- de
only thing ter do VIZ ter AK him, Ia de
name er de Lswd, what does you wantg
And did you ask him
No, suh, Bless God, | wuz too feared
dat he'd tell me
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
Encourage such Lying

John d CrimmIns, during his tour oi
Italy, did not neglscs TO visit the Florer,
tine villa Of MARX T3ain. Mark Twain
welcomed Mr.. Crimmias--hs told him m
amazing story.
Lying, he fald, II bic accomplish
ment, and Il should be encourgcd when
we hear good lie We shouId repeat II,
giving TO the liar he prslse that Ia Cue
him.
There Ia good liar 10 Florence. HIs
name 10 Pietro. To iacise Pieiro TO one of
bis loftiest 4 ghis, said TO him the other
day.
Dii you ever bear, Pistro, Of the d ID that
lives on ffosif
No, said he.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14
vanderbiit's ideas on sociaIIs m.

RegIgald Vanderbilt sat In the Newpoi:
reading room.
Ihese Socialists, he said, are like the
rest Of US when thing comes homo to
them.
An old Rhode Island farmer, having lost
all hls money, turned Socialist. He YET out
TO convert 8 nsghbor Of hls.
Now, Ezra, said the nelghbor, let me un-
derssand ye. ID 70 mean everything should
be sharedf
That there's precisely VITA mean, sad
Ezta.
Well, II ye had two h,ifsrs, would ye
give me onef
would.
II 70 had two hcraes, wouii ye give me
one.
Certainly, sir, ccrtaiaiy.
II ye hsd two pis,, would ye give ne
onef
All, sald the old Socialist, repro achfully.
there yh'fe gettia' too near home. Ye know
I've got two pias.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14

jenkins must be pretty straight fellow.
Dobbins tells NE be never drinks drop.
Sol You probably misunderstood Dot
birs. What be said must haye been that
jenkins never drops = drink.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-04-14

The candidate for the vacant cssblefs
sesk at the oak lunch restaurant hesl,at.
cd. Aad you'Il only pay VI % a week, be
mEttered. 1has's all, replied The proprie.
ter. 0i course IN have 70 get my elothes
and lodging ont Of Il. of c9urae. Tue ap-
plieant besitated again. was ia Lopes
be mournfalIy Sail, that could ge. enough
extra out Of II % pay for my meals ca tha
outside.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

STATE or CoLorApo. In the Count, court ,
County of Rio Granie. In Probate.
In the matter 81 the Estate OF Nell Lund DE
cea-rd
Marie Lund, Guardian 81 Halvcr
Lund. minor heir of N.i- i.und.
deceased. PETITIONER.
VERSUS
Halver l.und. minor heir of the
e-ia,. Of Nels Lund- deceased.
Order Ia show on Petition for -alc of Real E.
18th day Of May. A. u. 1901. upon the petition
nej herein by Marie Lund. guardian Of Halyer
Lund, heir ut law Of til. e-tsi. Of Ncl- Lund
deceased. for the sale Of the following described
real estate and personal property. to-wit;
The und,,idet onehalf interest Of. III and tn
the Southeast quarter Of Section Five a. Ia
Township Thirty --cven t3.l North. in Range
Eigh, 80 East Of the New Mexico Principal
Meridian aud the nndiy idcd on.-half interest
Of. in and Ia Five and two tentb- shares of aud
in the Cooley and Stannart Ditch Company. the 4.
water right to said above described lands; ior
tho purpose OF obtaining means whcrcwith to
care for and maintain said minor.
And II now appcar ring to tho Court from laid
the sale OF said interest in said real c-tst. aud
personal property.
Now therefore. |, |. ordered by the Court
that all heir. OF said d.cedent bc and appear
before said Court at the Court OF aid
Court, in the Town Of Del Norte, County and
State aforrSa id on Monday the .utl day ,,f Juu,
4. ID. laOs. at the hour OF 10 o'clock in the furr.
noon of said day. then and thetr To show Gauss
II any there h~, Why an order should not b"
to ell the interest Of said minor heir in laid
real estate mud personal property specified Ia
said petition.
II !. further ordered that this order h. put
ii.hed for at least four successive week. in tho
Nontr Vista JOURNAL. weekly public new
paper published in -aid county.
And i l. further ordered that .Ie--e e. Vile,
E-p., u ssid County Of Rio Gran.ie. he aud he
i hereby appointed guardian al Item Tor
said hals-r l.uDd. minor. Ia appear in behalf
Of said minor at the time and place Aforesaid,
aud resist said petition.
And IL I. further ordered that H.nr, Sch.rct
Marvin :. Woods and james hond be- aud the, ate
hef-b, appointed a. appraiser Ia appraise the
real aud personal estate of Halycr t.und, minar
heir OF the estate 81 >-ls I.utd. dcc-a-.d. aud
That warrant issu. therefor.
n, ia. Cont.
ALDEN BN>sErf.
true copy County judge.
Attest; NLp,> BAs.rrr.
Judge, Netting CLERK Count, Court.
f-EAI1
Dat. Of La, publication june n, rai
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21

Mr. j r. Lewr,ybt Texas
I,wver has made . commepdsble
attack mon the evil. of the mil.
wsv mass He makes the attack MS
n railway s,ockholler and in the
courts asking for an Injunction
a..ains, the San Antonio 4 Arkan-
sas Pass railway. RESTRAINING i,
from issuino free pnsses to mem
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Monte Vista Driving Park and Agricul
tnral ASSOCIATION will be held at the
Town Hall on Saturday. June II 1904.
for the election of officers and such
other business as may legally come ~
fore the meeting.
w. A. BgoNAuoH. President y
W. {. SANFORD, Acting Secretary.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21

Some very sensible observations
IN spelling were recently made by
Mir Arnold rompklus. principal of
the Normnl school at Chicngo, He
does not believe in teaching chill
dren to be accurate spoilers If OBJ
scure words. They can spend their
hours of study, he thinks, TO far
better advantage thau in learning
how to spell off hand, words like
"parachronism, "caou,hchouc
aud "anterrhinum. He might
have added that their memories
would be all the better for having
other goods IN stock To this alb
surd memorizing of words infre.
quentlY used, Mr.. Tomkin- wisely
prefers IA spelling conscience and
pocket dictionary."-Ex.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21

Senator Teller. Charley Thomns
and Charley Hughs lined Mp with
the Speer crowd in Denver Toes
day. The Senator has not been IN
the democratic party quite long
enough TO warrant him in boiling
the party nominees, especially
when they seem 10 be ia the lend.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21
Socialist Platform.

The following are the main
features of the Socialist platform
adopted at Chicago May LIST:
The Socialist party comes with
the only proposition ar program
for intelligently and deliberately
organizing the nation for the com
mon good OF all lts citizens. h.
Socialism means that all those
things upon which the people In
common depend shall 10y the PEG.
pie i'll common be owned aud ad-
minis,ered. IL means that the
tools OF employment shall belong
to their crea,ors and users. that all
production shall be for the direct
use Of the producers; that the
making of goods for profit shall
come to an end: that We shall all
be worker, together; aud that all
opportunities shall Ice open aud
equal to all men. To the end that
the workers may seize every posi-
bl. advantage TINT may strengthen
them 10 gain complete control of
the powers If government, and
thereby the sooner establish the
III. cooperative commonwealth,
the Socialist party pledges itself
to watch and work IN both the
economic aud the political struggle
for each successive Immediate IN
terest of To. working class; for
shortened days of labor and in
crease- of wages; for the insurance
Of the workers against accident.
sickness and lack Of employ ment.
for pensions for aged and exhaust
ed workers: for the public owner.
ship of the means Of transporta.
ton, communication and exchange,
for the graduated taxation of m.
comes. lnhcritsnces. franchises
aud land values. The psnceeds to
be applied 10 the public employ
ment aud Improvement OF the con.
ditions If the WORKER. for the
complete education of children.
aud their freedom from the work.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21

Ever since Tom Patterson was
elected United States senator, with
no patronage behind him, Gov.
Thomas aud G J Hughes .Ir.
have opposed him on every politi-
cal .prOpOsltlnn.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21

The aristocracy of the South lis
largely democratic and conse-
quen,ly leans toward the nomina-
iion of Parker.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1904-05-21
ALDEN BaSSErr.
~ Notary Public -
ihL Morn. cotn

Makes d,1'dA. powers II attorney. afi
dn'iir of labor ANA improvements IN
mining clnlms. bills 81 sale. ehntt-l mort.
nng"s. and writes letters. onic" ut
Court House.