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The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Hope for Yacht Racing.

American sportsmen will note
with approval the progress in the
negotiations for international cruis-
ing races across the Atlantic. The
contests of Sandy Hook have been
lopsided so long that they have lost
the interest of real sport, even for
the winner. In the designing of
yachts unfit for any use other than
a short cruise under unnatural con-
diuons. the Americans have obtained
an undOubted leadership. which con-
unued contests under the same con-
ditiOns could not affect
But ocean cruising is a different
matter No ussUe-paper she'll viii
suffice no sails rugged on hollow
tubes of tinfoil. If the vessels en-
tered are 10 cross an ocean over 3
course practically 1900 miles long
they must be built for actual service.
And the yachts which compete viii
register progress in the construction
Of vessels equal 10 the demands OF
actual cruising in all sorts of weather.
II is good news, also, that the con-
troll of the races is to vest in some
club other than the New York Yacht
Club or the Atlantic Yacht Club Bad
feeling between these TWO bodies is
thinly disguised. The former had
aroused, moreover. the antagoaism-
rightly or wrongly-of a great many
independent American owners, 10
whom its arbitrary supervision Of the
International contests has been Well
nigh insuppCrtable. Kaiser Wilhelm
II is a good sportsman. His counsel
viii control the action OF the Imperial
Yacht Club as though he were its
only member; and the selection o.
that club promises well for the sport.
America ought 10 be well represent
ed. Not 10 compete win cast suspic-
ion on the craftsmanship OF men who
have been conducting races under
their own regulations for twenty-five
years. And Americans VINO have fol-
lowed the international races in New
York waters viii anticipate with con-
fdence the same enterprise, the same
ingenuity. and the same success in
these longer and more practical con
tests.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Don't Tease the Animals


Senator Grady, one of the orna-
menis Of Tammany. announces that
he viii Introduce at Albany an anti
cartoon bin. such a measure viii be
equal 10 a plaeard. admOnitory and
pathetic: Don't tease the animals.
There is nothing more sweetly ap-
pealing than the whimper of the sen
sitiye statesman, Tammany-bred es-
pecially, as he feels The pen pricks
pierce a hide he had deemed imper-
vious 10 pitchforks. When he sees
himself portrayed as others see him:
when his peculiar traits are exposed
in caucature, there are presented two
courses. The first of these is TO re-
form and get decent, and is at once
rejected. The second is suppress the
man who draws. and might as we'll
be rejected for it won't work.
Perhaps the world. as reflected in
the newspapers, Is wrong, but 30 Is
what iJ is, and il does not admire
the genius or fear the dislike of a
whole regiment Of Senators Grady. OF
Tammany. II will make cartoons oi
them 90 the end Of time or OF Tam
many II will picture forth the in
dignant Grady in his great ACT Of in
Producing the bin, and it will Illus,
trate the fortunes Of the bin 10 pas
sage or defeat. caring no whit as tC
the finish. Some laws become dead
letters after awhile, and others ar,
born dead. Grady is fatheringsone o.
the latter sort
The man who would attempt Il
estop the cartoon may be certain thai
ne will step right into the center o
more cartoons than had ever troubled
his dreams. He may know that ,h'
viii be cartooned, lampooned, anC
lambasted. and that every body will b,
glad Of il, and join in the laugh. Gov
ernor Pennypaeker got the anti-arus
bug once, and made OF himself a holy
show that much delighted the audi
ence Grady ought 10 procure some
insecticide. apply il diligently an,
keep out Of sight until cured
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
How a German Sees Us.

Prof. Hugo MunsterbeTg. of the de-
partment OF sociology in Harvard Uni
versity, recently published in Germany
a book under the title Of Die Aineri-
kaner." IN which he undertook 10 eX-
plain the American people-their history,
their customs and their political and
social life.
The book was so incisive an its con-
clusi0ns and so clear In its explanation
OF the American people that II seemed
a book valuable To the American people
themselves Under the title Of The
Americans" it is TO Be brought out by
McClure-Phllips~ about The middle Of
November
Mr. MunsterbeTg is one of the keenest
observing foreigners resident IN Amer
lea and rumOr has ii that he II unof1-
clally the German EmperOr's adviser
on things regarding the American peo-
pie. His book is a concise history OF
America and the American people-the
Influences that made and that are still
molding them, and the institutions,
customs and manners that have grown
up under these influences.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
SOCIETY FLOCKS
TO CHARITY BALL

Society was largely represented at the
charity bail given az the New Willard
last nignt for he benefit Of the National
Junior Republic Mrs Morton. Mrs
Fairbanks. and Mrs. Archibald Hopkins
assisted Miss CatnaUine Cuuon Ridgely
and other members 90 the BAH commit
tee In receiving. a large number Of
dinner parties were entertained b.
prominent h0stessos. the guests beins
later taken 10 the bah.
Numbered among tie patrouesses.
most al of whom were present. We're
Madam a. Azpiroz, wife OF the Mexican
ambassador. Baroness Mayor des
Piauches. wife of the italian ambassa-
dor: Baroness Hengclmuuer wife of the
Austrian ambassador; Mime. Jusserand
wife OF the French ambassador; Lady
Durand, wife Of the British ambassador;
Baroaess Acnrhcur, wife OF The Belgian
minister. Mrs Hay, Mrs Morton, Mrs.
Hitchcock. Mrs. Dewey. Airs. Chaffee
AIRS Lodge Mrs. James r. Garfield. and
Airs. John r.. Mclean.
The red ball room was used for re-
celyiEe ana dancing. and the pink bali
room for the supper. Twenty pieces Of
the Marine Band furnished the music.
Mrs Fairbanks wore gown of yellow
brOcadr; Mrs. Morton wore q gown OF
white lace Spalelcd iu silver and Mrs
Hopkins. h'liotropc velvet. A!ss Ridge
Iy. president of the Junior Republic
League. wore a beautiful gown OF white
satin The girl officers OF the Junior
League, who helped Miss kidseiy on to
the sulrud.d sue Css OF the bail. were
Aiss Maud Fly. Miss Mamie Hume
Mrs Alex BFiit0U. Miss Eleanor *.
S0wers. Miss Cert. .de Bayue, and Miss
Ruth HalfOrd.
Among The weiI-EuoWn dancing men
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
What Penaltu2

Miss Mabel Spang. daughter Of
Brooklyn man said to be several times
a millionaire. has just been released
from the asylum. This was accom-
plished. not by breaking through the
bars, but by due legal process. In the
investigation the fact was developed
not only that the girl had never been
insane. but that she had been incar-
cerated AT the behest Of her step
mother. The supposition is that this
woman was afraid her daughter would
have some undue influence as TO dis
position of the family fortune
The attempt to ftungly chaTac-
terize the woman who would thus
treat one to whom she should have
been a protector would be a waste
of words. Such a creature could not
De described in any printable terms.
The practical side of the matter is the
penalty thar could be or ought to be
prescribed. To seize by stealth and
force a person who is mentally sound
and hurry her TO an asylum. TO all
intent a prison. must require some
preliminary akin to conspiracy, and
the act itself is kidnapping. Surely the
statutes are competent 10 reach either
or both of these offenses. The step
mother, in the present instance. would
be regarded as the leading instrument
in the plot. bat doctors. detectives,
and the asylum management must
al share the guilt
The woman capable of planning an
outrage so gross should not be al
large. Neither should her confed-
crates. That a management conniv-
ing AZ 2 scheme 10 deprive a girl of
her liberty should be continued TO run
a private jail, is a monstrous PROPOSE
ton. The place ought to be searched
from basement TO ROOF to ascertain
II more unforunates entitled TO free
dom are hidden there. Those patients
rightfully detained should be sent TO
State asyiums, where at least they
would be protected in some measure
against abuse
TO trust a private citizen with
the conduct of an asylum is risky.
especially when there are so-called
doctors who would for the sake of q
Zee certify TO the insanity Of any
brought before them, ruffians who
could be hired 10 capture the chosen
victim, and attendants open 10 bribes.
In this instance the patient was saved
by the unexpected human traits Of
some nurses, g happy exception, and
not 70 be depended upon as a regular
safeguard.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Smoker CT College Men.

One of the most enjoyable social events
Of George Washington University life
occurred last night when the second
year law class. with President Needham.
Dean Tuckc-. Professors Vance a.. Lo-
rlnzen. and Messrs. Pepper and Moore.
presidents of the third and FIRST year
classes. respectively. as guests. held its
second annual smoker al the Shoreham
Hotel
Owing 90 the elaton which the class
naturally feels over the fact that the
DEBATING team which Is 10 meet Virginia
this year IS composed entirely Of juniors.
"a greater degree Of euthusiasm than
usual was manifested.
plano and violin selections were given
Dy some Of tie best local talent and tho
banquet hall rang with college songs.
bE the lawyers-t0-bc. A supper was
served It J.aJ clock after winch Don
aid II. AicLcHu. OF New Jersey the class
president, proposed tpe toasI-. responses
30 which were received with roUsIng ap-
piause. The following speeches were
made.
President Nccdham. responding 10 tine
toast ''Iuc George Washington IuiYcr-
sitF,' dwell upon the history OF the
university. and outlined it's future policy.
e fNpidlrluE some changes 90 be- made n
the cIrria uium.
Professor Vance responded 10 tie toast
"COurIaCi Matrimonial and OtIrr-
wise. and Professor Lorenzen TO ''TEe
Foreign tuIyrrs u.s."
M@ssrs- Pepper and Moore extended
the ieiIcItie= Of their respective classes
20 their hosts.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
PARSON OPENS NEW
REFUGE FOR ELOPERS
Tennessee Clergyman Has Married
1920 Persons, Most Of Them
kuueWayS.

BRISTOL. Tenn, Dec. I'm his new
home, built for eloping pairs only. the
Rev. Alfred Harrison Burroughs. of
Bristol. is now ready f0r the usual
Christmas rush :
He moved into the building yesterday
forenoon, and says the new house is
entirely to his liking. having been de-
signed by him and constructed under
his personal supervision.
Almost all of the twenty-five rooms
are designed for the entertainment OF
bridal pairs, so the noted sponsor for
elOpeTs calculates thar he viii be pre-
pared for almost any emergency.
tp 10 this time hc has married ] $50
persons, most Of them runa ways, and
business Is on the increase bE reason
Of his far-reaching fame as the man
who ties EN- together for better N0r
worse
The Washington times., 1904-12-17

gray hair. For them to conceal the
truth is a measure OF self-protection.
Anyhow, a persons age is that per
sons business. Capacity should be
judged separately in each instance,
regardlees Of the date of birth. To
ask a man 10 sacrifice a position and
the chance TO make a living by ac-
lnowledginS forty-five, when he
knows he is strong and even more
valuable than he was at thirty-fiye,
is asking more than the man will
aCcedG
The Washington times., 1904-12-17

serving on the floor committee were
Ormsby McCammon. Captain Roosevelt
Lieutenant Jackson. Lieutenant Bulmeri
Lieutenant Lay Lieutenant tOrJesuue,
Lieut.. L. s. Grant, Captain Moore. Mr..
MARROW. Piquet Mitchell Mr.. Whitcomo.
and Dr. Clbcli.
Among the popular girls who danced
were Miss Morton, Miss AZpirOz, Miss
Walker Martinez. Aiiss Calce-on. MISS
HeaIs. Miss Curtis, Miss Magruder. Miss
Morris. and "A large contingent from tne
Diplomatic Corps the Army and Navy,
and society generally
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
.PAN-AMERlCA FOR
ROOSEVELT, SAYS IRISH

MY native State OF California" said
Col John r. Irish. OF san Francisco.
today, "hIs Jhe distinction OF giving
tuc largest Increased Republican major
ity OF amy State iu the nIOu-
we gave Roosevelt majority OF
u5 0}U McEnley's majority four years
ago was 4o0OH Every body out West Is
for Roosevelt.
Had il not been for the race question.
{ brileE, Tennessee and Kentucky would
have been very doubtful 1 believe the
Southern people misunderstood the
President position oH this question. !
predict that al the end of the next four
years the southern pcorie Will think as
much of Roosevelt as Jncy ala OF Nc
EtuIeg.'
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Speaking for the South.

The critics of ''The LAW of the Land. %
Emerson Hough's new novel, are ac-
cusing the author of an intense South
ern partisauship on the negro question.
He adopts. they say, a bitter spirit of
race hostility, exhibits AN antipathy 10
the negroes felt by few Southerners.
and seems 10 be doing his best TO str
up the South against the North
Although accused OF Southern preiu-
dice, Mr. HOugh was born in iowa and
has lived for many years In Chicago. lis
is Il Republican. has been 80 all his life.
and mis- father was a Republican before
him His people were Virginia Quakers
who freed ali their slaves thirty years
before the war, and the family planta-
tion was more than half suspected to
be a station on the Underground Rail
way" But Mr. HoUsh IS thoroughly
convinced that the North has fiagrantly
misjudgcd the South, and that. beiore
It passes judgment. it should get the
facts.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Dinners at Many Boards.


For the first time since his election as
Vice President, Senator Fairbanks and
Mrs. Fairbanks entertained guests at
dinner last evening Those VINO dined
We're.
Speaker Cannon, Miss Cannon, Justice
and Mrs. Harlan, Senator Beveridge.
Senator and Mrs. Gallinger. Senator
and Mrs. Fulton. Senator and Mrs. A.
q. Foster, Senator Perkins, Miss Per-
kins. Representative and Mrs. Mann.
Representative Hemmenwes. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Elroyd Curtis Mrs. John
w Foster. and Miss Boardman.
The Belgian minister and Baroness
Moncheur entertained at dinner last
night Senator and Mrs. Dryden. Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Boardman, ex-senator
and Mrs. !. =. Henderson. Mr. and Mrs
Wayne MacNeagh. Mr. and Mrs. Her
berl NadsWorth. and DR.. and Mrs
Cushman. Miss Clayton. and Walter
Berry.
Comptroller OF Currency William Bar
feit J'idgely and Miss Ridgely had as
guests az dinner last night the Misses
Dunn, Miss Diana Morgan Hin. Miss
GWendOlNu Cummings Miss Eleanor
Ridgely. Captain Fournler. and Prince
dr HeaTn. of the French embassy, Pol
i.e 4elller. of the Belgian legation;
reginald Huidek0pcr and Mr. Arm
strong, Of New York
Mr. and Mrs. oliver Crom we'll were
hosts at dinner lasJ night 10 Miss Zai-
dee Gdif, Miss Morton. Miss Southcr-
laEd, MISS de kOVen, Miss Edith Miller.
CoioHtl FcfSning. Captain Butt. Captain
tenant Butler
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
An Earlier simple Life. /"

Six years before Pastor Wagner's s
Simple Life came from the press
President Eliot OF Harvard published "A
little book entitled The Happy Life
(CrOwelD." says the New York Even
ing Post"
"In each of these books is eXpOunded
the philosophy Of the life worth living
and TO one VINO has read them both they
present a most interesting comparative
StIdy.
ut IS very possible that II eight years
ago the President OF the United States
had chanced in one of his speeches TO
call attention To Charles ". Eliot >
book. We might AZ that early date have
recognized in our own land and tongue
in a form fully as masterful and even
more cOncrete-as powerful and practi-
cal q plea for simplicity OF living as
that which we exploit today in the vol
umc by Charles Wagner.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
RUSSIAN EMBASSY
SCENE Of TEA
Mrs. Platt Holds Reception
at NV Willard.
MISS SNOW GUEST OF HONOR
Party of Young People Entertained
in Celebration of Miss Mil
ler's Birthday.

Countess Cassini opened the Russian
embassy for large entertainment yes
terday afternoon for the first time this
season. giving tea from 90 o'clock
in honor Of Baroness Van TuyH' wife of
the newly appointed secretary of the
Netherlands legation
Assisting in tho tea room were Ba-
roness Moncheur. wife o. the Belgiaa
minister, Viscountess de Faramond. Miss
de Smirnoff. and others. The countess
was attractive IN gown Of white chlf-
fon with eolored embroidery, and receiv-
ed several hundred guests, the Diplo-
matte Corps, with but few exceptions,
calling during the afternoon
airs Thomas c. Platt, wife of Sena-
tor Platt of New York. vas hostess at
tea in the New Willard yesterday aft
ernoon, when receiving with her were
Mrs Fairbanks. and Mrs. Depew The
event was in honor Of Miss Snow.
daughter Of Mrs Platt by her first mar
ria2e.
Mrs. Piatt and Mrs. DeDew both wore
handsome costumes Of cadet blue crepe
de chine. embroidered while Mrs Fair
banks wore an exquisite gown Of white
with embossed panels on the skirt and
a lace bodice. Miss Snow wore white
also
Mrs Russell. wife Of Lieutenant Rus
sell, was hostess at a tea at the Port
Her yesterday
A party of young people were delight
fully 'ntertained Thursday evening at
1873 VI -llach Place northwest. In honor
OF the birthday Of Miss marguerite Mil
Ter.
Music. dancing and refreshments filed
ont an enjoyable evening Among those
present were Misses Edith Sheridan.
Ida Smith Pauline Brodie Isabel Achiu-
son. Jane Fishbach, Dorothy Holman.
Mabeile CTiswel Mildred Harbon. and
Messrs. Earl Golden, Frank Smith, Rob
ert Lytle, Ward Mohun. Hammond Har-
bon and William Richardson.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
POPE GIVES AUDIENCE
TO PARTY OF CANADIANS

ROME. Dec. I.-ArchbishOp Bruchcsi,
OF Montreal has been received in private
audience by the Pope and presented "A
number of prominent Canadians, includ-
ing Cauons Roy and Cusineau, Judge
= mon PaBuuelo. OF the supreme court
or Quebec; Miss Taschoredu, niece OF
Ihc late Cardinal Taschereau; the fam
uy OF Howard MuuikhyscH. of Balti-
more, Mrs. DrummOEd and daughters,
Mrs GirOurd, and Mrs. Mcmahon.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17

Mr.. De9ew comedies that the Sena-
torial outlook Is Black.
Perhaps Mr Ware intends 10 send in
rhyme las farewell 10 AR. Hitchcock.
There is "a man in Jail here who SAYS
hc is l9i. and the oldest habitual thief.
Likely tho oldest aabitual laF. too
No BAH in The Pension once? WHY.
Nr- Ware ied "a merry dance thcre FOR
gea.s.
An Ark1usas woman tasted forty-eir.lt
days and lost forty pounds She mas
-C3 pounds left. and doubtless a con
tinuation of her method would get lfd
OF all but Just enough Ior funeral D.r-
poses
Two men are said 90 have lost $500
gambling in New York the other night
We'll what did they eXpoct2
New York CITY hes just won suit
which had been in the courts twenty
seven years ID involved the cheating
o- au inventor ouI OF an his rights.
Glorious victory
Foes TO the mosquito family have or
gsuized bat the mosquitoes get Hsht
down 90 business without any such
s6malty
Colonel Greene does not seem TO be a
cnserfuI lCs,rt
Cougressman Hearst wants 10 know
AN about be- dismissal o. certain letter
carriers. Must have neglected 10 read
The papers.
According 20 census takers women
VIII tcu abs i'm the matter Of ages
surely ihe Ceusus dug mp some newer
IaeL
Labor wars have AN actual casualty
list amounting m the Iust eighteen
months 10 $50 killed and 1861 injured
The old story about white slavery in
tls mines OF West Virginia is goins it's
rounds again. not particularly decrepil
aE Uasht Doe caDected of thing go
aged.
Even If Congress causes "a reduction
lu the cost of medicine. d can't force the
people of this country 20 take more Of
tn- stuff
General Huidrkupcr. cf Philadelphia.
wants spelling reformed. Might tinker
his own uaue us uu evidence OF good
faith
President Scored by Goodwin Smith. %
says head lire. Printer might have
Rad fun with that by changing one
!5tter.
Senators Foraker and Dick promise %
work well iu double harness. Possibly
% hra hand on the reina
Jane Toppau. wholesale poisouer. IS
starving herself % death iu an asy-
Ium. ANY tendency 10 interrupt the
process should be- sternly rebuiE-d
Southern railways offer 20 locate aliens.
OF course. having no eye TO the reve-
uues, but viewing with apprehension the
oycrcroWdlue Of lhc city slums.
a Baltimore wife claims divorce be-
cause insects beloved by scientific
husband make home unhappy. Insects
not OF Ihe loyablc type have produced
similar effects.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
THE MODERATE REsoLvER.

Resolved That after HlHeteeu-rour
il keep my conscience clear;
lu iirt with highballs never more
nestle close 10 beer.
III axe my automobile hire
= travel In a car.
And NOT o single Wall Street flyer
Snail tenipt my wealth afar.
Til never raise the ANTE" just
TO monkey with nay fate;
And II u'Fcr never. never bust
pair 10 iiu "a straight!
-LHrana ~ Sheldon. in New York Sun
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Catching Suckers.

In a current weekly Will Payne
presents an amusing paper with the
expressive caption used above. Yet
there is q pathetic side 10 IT,. IL illus
trates a few OF the many ways in
which people are swindied. II shows
how the yearning 10 get out Of pow
erty's clutch gives rise 10 such a
feryent yearning for riches that il
leads TO willingness TO obtain them
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Some Proverbs pone Over.

Never put of until tomorrow what you
can wear tonight.
A rolling gait gathers remOrse.
One swallow does not make the world
go round.
Let US eat. drink and be married. for
tomorrow We dye.-FrOm Folly for the
Wise by Carolyn Wells.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
DIED AS RESULT OF coAsTMG.

WILMINGTON. Del. Dec. I7.-Andrew
McCurty twelve years old. died last
night AS the result of collidin8 With a
telegraph pole while coastinc
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
WILL NOT PAY STONE CLAIM.

BOSTON, Mass. Dec. 1.-THE Ameri-
can board OF foreign missions has re-
ceived word from Secretary Hay that
the Ellen II. Stone abduction claim
against Turkey win not be allowed.
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Dr.. Killis' New Book.

The Rev. Charles Frederic Goss.
author OF The Redemption Of David
Corson. writes 10 the publishers OF
DIT Hills new novel:
~ The Quest of John Chapman one
OF the most remarkable Americans OF
me present period Of our history has
pi eAehied ua a glowing sketch OF one Of
the most fascinating figures Of the last.
1T was Characteristic of Up. Newell
Dwight Hills that ne should perceive
and giorlfy the heroic and romantic
Jnclc Johnny Appleseed
he has done us All service for
which We cannot be too grateful. A. this
unselnsh and consecrated figure moves
ia hdIO OF light across the primitive
stage with its wilderness scenerv vys.
feel that here is a man who In the mid
die ages would have been canonized as
a saint
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
Entertain at Luncheon.

Aiiss Eeion Azpiroz. daughter Of the
Mexican ambassador. was the guest Of
honor a, a luncheon Friday with Miss
Bella Batemau 0s hostess. The MeSican
colCrs were used m tine table dccOra-
uous. "a pretty compliment to Miss
AZpiTuZ
Atiss EaJCmn's other guests were
MIss Cald.To4. daughter Cf thc BOliv-
ian minister. Miss AlcSsudria Fitch.
Mis- Mars Go!dsDuFouEi- Iigs Eleanor
HoAt. Miss Florence Coarad and Mi-s
Perkins.
Miss Elizabeth Glover. whose mar
rlIgo To The Netherlands minister takes
place Wednesday, OF next week, enter
taiued "a number or Lcr girl friends al
luncheon yesterday.
Miss Halc Dr.riuS entertained at
luncheon yesterday iu honor OF Mrs.
BrUWWcN
The Washington times., 1904-12-17
IN THE BOOK WORLD
Tuscan Art o. Trscan?

If ali the Jhinss we eall Tuscan art
are good. then the Tuscans VINO made
them should De better. and iha fact IS
they are better. much better. and I pro-
pose 20 prove IL in ms two volumes oc-
tavo illustrated by my friend. Mr PEN
nell" " writes Maurice Hewlett in the
'preambulatoFy remarks % his ''fhe
Road in Tuscany, which the Macmillan
Company Is bringing out.
Il have alWays preferred road 10 a
church, always a man 10 "a masterpiece.
singer 10 mis- EOnE, and ! have never
opened a book when / could read what /
wanted on the hillside or By the river
bank"