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The Opelousas courier., 1905-09-09
NOTICE
Sept. 2,19O5.

NJ wife. Emilienne st. Andre, having left my
bed and board, n0Eice-i ia hereby given that /
will not be responsible for ~aTy-debts she may
contract. 81. ANGE GUTLIORY.
Mallet, La, Aug. IL, 1906.-1m
The Opelousas courier., 1905-09-09

DR.. Kendall's treatise on the horse
can be had at this Office for 90 cents.
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Subscribe for THE COURIER, the official
journal of the town of OpelOusas.
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al Nashville, Tenn. mar is offering
800 for the best weather predictions
for this month. Sunshine and river
breezesn strike us as the best predic-
tions, although they might not come
trne, Please send Us the 800 by return
mail.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-09-09
Sprains.

s. Al. Read, Cisco, Tex, writes. March
18th. 1901: my wrist was sprained so
badly by q fail that it was useless, and
after using several remedies that failed
TO give relief, used Billiards. Snow Lin
iment and was cured. 1 earnestly rec
Ommend III to anyone suffering from
sprains.n CSC. soc, $f.00.
Sold by +. G. Roger g. Son, Arnand-
willie.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-09-09

Place your valuable papers in a safety
deposit box in the st. Landry State
Bank.
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O%pelOusas, La. s

Proceedings of the Board of Aidermen,
Town of Opel0usas.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-09-09

See A. G. SkiIes for Lumber, Shingles
Bricks. Lime. Sand and Cement.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-09-09

Get0 our prices forjob work.
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Have YOU Job Printing done at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1905-09-09
Less warrants paid. as per warrants
hereto attached 4,308
Respectfully submitted,

@ Respectfully suDilIbGcu, r .
F. l.. BANDOZ.
Town Treasurer.
On motion, duly seconded and carried, the
report was received as read aud referred to the
finance committee.
The finance committee, after examining the
report, declare same correct, and ordered the
treasurer be credited with the sum of "a, 308. 90,
and vouchers cancelled for same, which was
accordingly done.
a. G. Jones, superintendent of the W. w. and
e. L. plant. made the following report:
REPORT OF A. C.. JONES o AUGUST, 1906.
To the Honorable Mayor and LENDERS of the
Board of Aldermen:
Pay roll of regular employees.--.--...$ 351 40
Fuel oil used. 534 bbls ....-.....--.. $40 o.
Material used on wiring, carbons, ETC.. 165 40
Money due from wiring ........--- ia 70
Operating ezpenses--.--..-.-$ 642 06
Revenue from light meters 1868 80
Revenue from water meters. 179 "a -
Total revenue 81
Respectfully submitted.
A. G. JONES,
superintendent.
----s-l A.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03

iuInrs which are It mile o. Tvs" away
The necessary cUnt..Iai >ut.J.A- %;
tracks. often under Lva.! rainfall
causes frequent q, gaLu..4,>. II the
steam engincS-the Hciytv-t vehicles ~
the traIus- could ue replaced by e.e-
tric traction the prHcUrH Gl4 Wru.4
he great. The contraction oi tie dan
at A,hajuela would c4a..c It's u be-
done. The SURVEYS for n" ln-'t'1u of
tie branch railroad. ten miles 70 i"I.tu.
ana the plans for the masonry dam.
which Offers no serious problem, are
completed and were turned oser - the
commission aui large force could az
once be put to work.
II any element OF the problem u IL"
best possible canal Is settled il Is the
necessity for this dam. II is needed
for the regulation ~ tue fools an
fresAets Of the Ch"GreS and for the
storage Of the low Egater supply when
the canal is in operat ton. ami il would
be Of immense service in controlling
rises Of the river during tie cou~trur-
ton Of the Bohio dam and ia supply.
Ing electrically transported power Io.
illumination and TRACTION at tie cue.
bra and elsewhere OH tie line TIL"
sooner this dam is completed tA" Lee,
ter for the progress Of the canal con.
Sfr1Ictiou
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03

that capacity. But by patient study
and numerous experiments in crossing
and recrOssing Mr.. Burbank has de.
veloped a cactus in which the thorns
are reduced to mere eXcrescences and
whose leaves make excellent fodder
for cattle and are palatable to the hu.
man taste as well. 1t is expected that
the growth of this variety Of cactus on
arid lands will soon be undertaken.
Mr.. Burbank was born in Massachu,
sets fifty-six years ago ana establish
ed his fruit farm in California in 1919.
1t is said he has produced some 1000
new varieties Of plants. One of his
most celebrated creations is the Bur
bank potato. His fadelcss flowers re
tain indefinitely their freshness. color
and perfume, and by perfection of the
product the horticulturist expects to
produce a blossom that may be worn
on women's hats.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
BRITISH QUEENS HO5EY.
Her Majesty Collects Ho"f. Of Equine
Pet. a. >ouN-niTs-

TITS -
Any one who visits Sauiriugham
Park. Il. country seat q E1-isnf-
k-a. ami queen. without frrekuowio'lse
u Ley majcsty's f"adTess Tor hioJ!ed
horses must De astoEisle-l Il tie long
row Il polished boots ran-~l on a
Dutch shelf in one Of rte big stables
several harness rooms. says tie Nev
YORK Press. Engiand's queen regards
her equine pets with affection only =
little les In decree than that ste feels
for her children. il i said. AL So r.
an unusually fond mot'er NJ that. 50
insists on receiving daily reports - TIC
condition Of her favJri,es. ami v.ei
any a. them Is On she thinks not lr
~ personally superintenliuS tL- mel
zeal treatment Her veterinary i one
Il the most skillful surgeons Of lii
kind in tie United Kingdom and {
leech 81 rare learning.
But a. 70 the hOOfs. When one Of Al
exandra's horses dies the pedal sheaths
are cUt II and FURNISHED until they
shine Ike silver and are mounted on an
oak panel. \ silver plate above the
hOOfs bears the name Of the dead thor
oughhred. and below ii is photograph
Of the glossy beauty as he appeared in
life No mourning border surrounds the
memento. for the queen detests black.
but she is fond Of pointing out TO dis
tinCuished visitors the queer relics Of
her former pets and Of descanting OH
their respective merits.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
An Eye Opening Region.

An exceedingly Interesting railroad
project is being pushed in southern
Mexico. says the Hartford Courant.
This is railroad from Oaxaca to the
Tel uantepec National railroad. This
railroad will run through Militia and
pass through Tula. Militia is the site
of the very remarkable ruins which
have so puzzled antiquarans Tula is
the place where is growing the largest
tree known in tie world The diane
ter of its trunk several feet from the
ground is 156 feet aud some inches,
When the traveller is able t. take in
the Tree of lula and the ruins of Militia
by rail there will be rush in that di.
rect ion
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
Chief Feature of Grant Park. Chicags

Henry q. Foreman. writing in the
February Century about "Chicago's
New Park Service" says:
While the South park commissioners
have added fifteen new parks TO the
public area under their care. the show
piece will be the enlarged Grant park
the old lake front, of (which Chicago
has been ashamed for years Its crown
ing feature will be the new Fled Co
lumbar museum. In the design and
proportions Of the building special
thought Is given to the opportunities
offered by the location. The building
will be constructed of white granite
reared upon a terrace. The design
calls for building 1000 feet by JJC
feet in ground measure 1t is in the
form Of two vaulted halls, crossing at
right angles and surmounted with a
dome at their intersection. Smaller
halls and courts fill out the four angles
Of the cross. making the exterior q
rectangle. with its long side toward
the lake
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
A BEAUTY ekkO's CHA7EL
London snciety Women SAID to Hat"
tain Old Devo,Iun-I tI-IitatiOH.

tain Odd Dev0sian-I iI-ii'ation-
Uu.er tile Le.dn- Nh .--lrisf
Cla-ol SANITY Eant y r, H-! ia.
tors" London morn ~ na~er print.
a rpmarkHb be story OF a mtu.r'r- -
t4Ili>hI4eIIT maintained by ,JcIc.y wO
men. which was =. emily u.eucI in I
fashionable street Of piccaL.lly. says
London cable dispatch TO the Chicas
Tribune.
Outwartly the shop doesn't diffe'
from the ordinary establishment Of it,
kind. but inside IS to Le found Il pr
vale chapel. where the fair mauicur.st.
are euc0ura ~eI 10 perform their daily
devotinnS. Tie clientele Includes many
woL-eu ol title, Uut only lew VI III,
privileged few are ever allow el to pen
etratc the rert--es Of the mauicur.st~
chapel.
Fresh cut flowers and lighted can
dies deck the altar and the light fall
Oh a kueeling group Of manicurist'
through the windows Of the stainc
glass In solemn procession the mani
curists, clad il perfectly fitting black
gowns and white embroidered collars
pass into the chapel each morning be
fore manicuring the fair fingers Of {
single patron
The manicurists' assistants are al
girls OF good birth. and all Of then
have made q solemn VOW never unde
any circumstances to manicure man
The girls who belong to this saint!
and select band Of beauty doctors ma!
not even beautify the bands OF the
own brothers. forfeiture Of $500 Il
mentioned "a one Of the penalties 10
the disobedience to this eleventh com
mandment of the 'nan!curists.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
SWlNBURNE ON THE CAR
English Poets sonnet on the Mas
sHcre In Russia.

In the Pail Mall Gazette AlgernoI
Charles Swinburne has "A sonnet en-
titled. Gear, Louis XVI! Adsit
Omen" It reads:
Peace on his lying lips. and on his hands
Blood smiled and covered the tyrant
seeing atar
His bond slaves perish and acclaim their
Czar.
Now. sheltered scarce by murders loya
bands
Clothed on with slaughter. naked else ne
stands
He flies and stands. Not now the blood
red star
That marks the face Of midnight AS {
scar
Tyranny trc-nbles on the brow 1t brands
And shudders toward the pit where death
less death
Leaves no life more for liars and sayeri
to live.
Fly, coward and cover while there Ia
time to fly,
Cherish awhile thy terror shortened
brea tn:
Not as thy grandslre died, If Justice give
Judgment. but slain BY judgment tho'
shalt die
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
How In panese Rule Works.

The taking over OF forinoSa by
Japan after tie Chinese war has t0rned
Al island OF pirates and hegmlts into
aggressive community with 4 trade of
$l1.0O00O0 in the first half of 1904,
says the New York World. Half this
t'ade is with Japan, an increase OF II
per cent; half with the rest of the
world. an Increase OF per cent. The
Imports into Formosa from the United
States, as reported by Consul Fisher.
amounted to $3.50. 734. an increase over
those OF the same period Of l92 Of IL
pr cent. The United St1tcs furnished
practically all the -four and ~ per cent
ot Kerosene oil imported into the is,
land. The principal items of import
from the United States Were: Kerosene
OIL, slS4,5O flour. SOS 1872: engines and
machinery, S13,4l5; ginseng. Sl0,49i;
railway materials. S2,25l; iron and
steel, S1,I5i; parattin wax. Sl.t29; all
otiter articles. SS.,i9.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
JAPAN AS A PROTECTOR
NJ. S. Uchida Tells of Her Mis-
sion In Far East.
FIGHTING FOR CHINA AND KOREA
Japanese Consut General at New
York Explains Why Japan Wants
to Save Them From Russia - Pre-
diets THAT the War VIII H.. Follow
eel by Industrial struggle. East
Competing with West

NJ. $. Uchda, Japan'S consul general
in New York city, IN responding to the
toast American Enterprises In the
Orient" AT the recent Michigan society
dinner in the Hotel Aslor. at New York.
said.
american sympathy for Japan is
appreciated. The attitude Of Japan IN
the present war is for the preservation
Of her national existence Incidentally
she is fighting for China and Korea,
for they are towards They do not
dare to fight Russia alone. not even to
prevent their territory from bein; par,
titiORed. They do not dare to fight for
their own interests.
Japan is compelled TO fight for other
nations to preserve er own interests
IN these two countries. If China and
Korea were annexed by Russia my
country would be at tie mercy Of the
sullen bear. That is why We want the
Independence of China and Korea as
sured.
We insist on the open policy in Chi
ma and Korea. If Other nations .et in
there. China and Korea would be held
from any particular power in the west
ern world.
IF Manchuria and Korea had more
American. French and German and 9th
er nations interested in taesc two do
mains, Russia " ,ull not dare annex
these countries, That is why we want
the open door for the projection of
them.
We cannot tell when the war will
end. but now that Port Artl ~ has
been capt rel and that Russian strong
hold taken, now that tie fate of her
army in Manchuria is doubtful. now
that Russia las serious internal iron.
blcs, we have very optimistic hopes for
final victory in this fight against tie
bear.
1t would not he entirely premature
to discuss what we will do AMI what
your and other nations will do in the
orient after the war Is over.
Il am not in position to discuss the
political programme, but can safely
say we must enter another great strug-
gle not only against Russia. but against
the whole civilized world-that is, a
commercial and industrial fight for
China and Korea.
In order to gain success in these
branches we must use great energy, q
great zeal Of money and great rapidly.
In these two countries there Is a great
property in commerce and industry. as
great as III any country in TIE word
II ere are gold and iron mines. and
niany thousand miles of railroads can
he built. There are many strongholds
to be improved. We must educate the
natiy"e
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
fEATS IN HCkTtCULTURE.
Luther Burbank aud His Recent Re
HtarAHiIlr Achievements.

luther Burbank aud His Recent Re
HtHrhnbl- Achievements.
Luther BurbaEh tie wizard II the
plant world, cares more for leuetr.n-
mankind through his almost miracT
louS achievements than lie does for
mere money. Perhaps in recognition
" this the Carnegie institution has
granted him $1,000 Year fnr ter
years by way of encuura g.ug him in
his experiments. Time aud again sci
eutitic societies have hOHu.ed him with
medals and testimonials About ten
years ago he enjoyed a large income
from his extensive business as com
merciai scotsman and florist But he
gave this up To devote hl> time entire
~ TO experiments In horticulture. and
his seed furin at Santa Rosa. Cal. la.
been the scene OF scientific iuvesJi-a
tons that will prove OF great pract.ca
benefit to the world.
There may be some difference af opiu
ion as to the value OF MIR Eurbauk's
achievements in Horticulture, but even
those who are not impressed with the
value of M Burbank's "fatc!ess flow
ers" will acknowledge tie worth Of hi.
stonelesS pIuns and piiie>s primes and
especially his thornIeSs aud sp.ae,ess
cactus. The last named j. perhaps his
most important discovery. becauSe the
cactus grows profusely in arid regions
and its leaf would be suitable for food
4
the pricliIiness that prevents its use il
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
Canadian Gretna Green.

Some people suppose that GretnH
Green, in Canada, is NO longer in ex
istence, says the London Tit-Bjts. Ii
has simply changed It's latitude anu
longitude. Its lame is now Windsor
and it is n Canadian town IN the prov
ince Of Ontario. close 10 the United
states border. 1t WAS recently stated
in tie provincial Legislature Of Ontario
that no fewer than 500 marriages Were
celebrated in Windsor during the last
year The great majority of the hap.
ny couples had hastily gro :sed the Dor.
der from the adjoining republic.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
BAKER C. BROOKLYN.
! Csr=-cN>t Whore Policy Hal
Esrr 81 't!.n aePutation a. obIector

.ys ,-l..T y.s..,u ac, eve national
sens. 2. 81 .u d. s'E-le te D. as Robert
B.s,- 81 ErD"syn has done. Baker
.r..I..t i.ip fame los refusing a railroad
PISS. ,.ra>y,. sens. ton after sensation
% rpg---<~ ouI was defeated al til
polls Recently when re sought ss-ele-
tlpA Nj long ago Representative Bake
.uf-s 'ty-' O. resolution .culanding al
Inquiry into the conduct n 'aui Morton
>,..r.arg Z Tie navy, who While rail
way a. at : said 20 have beea i party
70 pa does % alleged violation Of the
laws u-ng.u.H: 90 ''erstate commerce
Mr.. Il. .- Object & emily to the reso
lu;icH permitting i.t holding Of the
inaugura, ,ali in the ension office and
Justly or uu 'u-tlr. h.- earned a reputa
tioa a. the *. ler" Of the house
Mr. E1acr was born in England in
lSG2. Eefo-e election TO congress from
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
"Hot Drors" Poultry Food.

Most poultry foods contain some hot
drops connection that temporarily
warns Up the fowls and pcrLap-. in
duces egg production for a brief tim
but soon leaves the hens worse off than
before. Eva A. Bond of East Jefferson,
Maine, has evidently found a food of a
different nature. Read her letter: II
have used Pages Perfected Poultry
Food for two years and feel satisfied
1t Is one of the best Oh the market"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
Mouse In Jail Delivery Plot.

Racing along tie corridor with a note
tied 10 its tail. a mouse was the limo
cent agency by which a wholesale de
livery Of the wOrkhouse al Cincinnati
was almost accomplished, says the Chi
cago Record Herald By this means
the conspl-ators In the Jail delivery
scheme communicated with each other
but a convict into whose hands the
mouse fell disclosed the plans few
nights ago James Berry. James Tay.
Tor, Edwin Moore and James Mcclure
all desperate prisoners. were the ring
leaders. The men had obtained saws.
and seven bars in the cells We've sey-
cred. The prisoners. in their desire t
escape declared they would not have
hesitated AT killing the guards. The
convict who exposed the plot said be
would rather remain prisoner than
commit murder.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
HONOR FOR A STUDENT.
Special Harvard Distinction For
Achievement of {. II. Post.

Special Harvard Distinction For
Achievement of {. II. Post.
Chandler Rathf0n Post OF Detroit.
who is now studying In Athens under
the Charles Eliot Norton fellowship OF
Harvard enjoys the remarkable DIS
tinction Of having put the crimson
faculty to a tash unique in the history
of the uuiyerslty-the task of adequate
ly expressing the appreciation OF his i'll
structors for the brilliant work which
he performed while an Undergraduate
at Cambridge. Mass, says the New
York Times.
Post is the first student in Harvards
history to earn n sUnma cum laude
in three different wAys-by attaining
the grade Of in fifteen different
courses. by obtaining highest honorS III
the classics and also in literature. Or
dinarily it is considered exceptional to
win any one Of these honors. and il sell
GoA happens that more than SIX or
eight men out of each senior class dis
t'nguish themselves by doing so.
Consequently when Post won in all
three Major Henry Lee HigsinSon in
referring To Post at the award OF AGA
damic distinctions admitted that Har-
wards vocabulary was inadequate for
Il e occasion.
Accordingly there was prepared a
Latin inscription. which the faculty
framed espcciaiiy for Post aud which
says that Post has attained the degree
Of summa cum luude for excellence
throughout his entire course AMI for
highest honors III two extra studies as
we'll
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03

IF we make q success In The CON-
rnerrIal and industrial Interests In the
two countries Ne can make q greet n
tr1e Entering rT.u1 that Kind u CON-
ra-s.alr every .ufL-~ nation mnst -
,l-rpaa.-!tsIs or rival We ms not
- f-c.,,ls to any We understand
conditions i-r'er ri'au any nation.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
80 EGGS From 35 Hons.

The proof of ths pudding is in the
eating, The value of Poultry Food
Is determined by the increase in egg
production brought about by its use.
Fl. j. HOLSTER Of No. Granville, n. Y,
gives the results Of his experience with
pages Perfected Poultry Food" in the
following language: Il use some Of
your Food all the time and get about
80 eggs a day from 80 hens"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
BUILDING PANAMA CANAL.
General u. L. AbSOt Tells of Neces-
shy of a Dam at AIhajuela.

General ii. L. Abbot, writing in the
Engineering Magazine for February
about the construction Of the Panama
canal, says:
No well informed person can fail to
recognize that the final plan requires
time for the closest technical study, but
it is equally true that large force can
be set at work at once without fear Of
future changes in plan causing loss.
The excavations at the continental d.
vide can be pressed with energy. In
this connection it may be stated that
experience has taught that the real
problem at the Culebra lies not so
much in the development of the ex
IRENE efficiency Of tie dredging ma
chimes as In securing the utmost rapid
ity OF transporting the material to the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03
Railways Gardening Venture.

The Kansas City Southern railway
has become a farmer near Loring. La,
says the Kansas City Star. The com
pany will experiment to demonstrate
tie growing of vegetables and small
fruits for the northern markets. 1t is
uropoSed to start vegetables in hot
I've and transplant them very early
80 that the crop will be marketable
long in advance of the same products
raised farther north
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03

the bO -uGGA Il Brooklyn he was promi
ueut in reform movements in Greater
New York 1T takes nerve" he said
rpc"l y ITO stand Oh the floor OF the
hOu<" II representatives. and know that
willie You ire objectiug to proposed leg.
i>lat.ou : the result OF a deep convic-
ton visitors in the galleries are uudg.
Ing one another saying, That's Baker,
the RruoSlyu crank I've been called
crank. and | know what it means.
know the ins and outs Of crankism."
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1905-02-03

Pare-Repre>entati, Byrd's Alb
sentmindednes~ senator Lodge.
Wager with Kentucky Girl.
Speaker Cannon has tried hard It
comply with all social aui oiler re-
gu'remrr;s - BIS position. says tie 81
Louis GIol,- democrats Washington
correspondent Miss Helen CanEo'
has shared with Mr.. l.. White BH~o2y
his secretary In the task q keeping
Uncle Joe close to his duty in this
connection They have been the pro
morerS ro- the dignity ana f1rmal.ty
OF his position. Uncle Joe does the best
he can ana As well as his naturally
democratic disposition will permit ~
cry one who ever visited him IN his of
fee in tie committee oil appropriations
knows his normal attitude of solid
comfort. when he would throw both
feet high upon his deSA aud side down
to tie ,-l-- Of his chair Then he
wouIi adjust black cigar At an acute
au-.e IN Ne corner OF A,s mouth aud
would be .a-O..teiy co.teEtel while he
tailed. conferred or thou ia.
They say that Tten tie new ma
hogany furniture was pGt in his Once
he became recgnci!cd 10 being slelac.
and giving up tie old committee Oh
appropriations rooms ny tie thought
that even II ne remained hv would not
be able to throw his Ee,,~ up on the
polished mahogany surface Of that
desk.
Where he sirs in the high leather
backed sDeake.. chair his feet just
touch the foo-. 4" has 70 Tx. to cns
ture. 10 pound with lis cayel AZ artte
that Mites his position cue II phys.
zeal exhaustion But Mr.. Cannon has
devised way to rest and NJ thai
has attracted to attention except in tAe
press gallery, which is just above bis
head and behind ...M
Attain opportlnc moment he will raise
one leg OF tie doDr AMI teale.iy and
carefully ana slowly STOW ii away H.
the scat OF the speakers chair The,
he viii sit down on It inst like the uu
conventions college girl At interval.
he Will change tue leg he is sitting on
ana thus will lie rest his tired limbs.