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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

AN IMITATION OF NATURE's s METHOD
Of restoring waste Of tissue and impover-
ishment Of the blood aud nervous force
Is used when you take an Alternative ex-
tract OF herbs and roots, without the use
OF alcohol. like DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. This vegetable medicine
coaxes the digestive functions and helps
ia the assimilation Of food, OF rather
takes from the food just the nutriment
The blood requires.
Along with It's use one should take
exercise IN siie outdoor air, get all one
eau Of Gods sunlight and air a mild
breathing exercise practiced each day.
This Medical Discovery gives no false
stimulation, because it does not contain
alcohol or a narcotic. II helps diges-
ton and the assimilation of such elf-
snenis In the food as are required for tie
blood. Instead of cod liver oil, against
which the already sensitive stomach will
declare open rebellion. this tonic has a
pacifying action upon the sensitive stom-
ach aad gives to the blood the food
elements the tissues require. II main
tains ones nutrition by enabling him to
eat. retain, digest and assimilate nutriti-
ops food. II overcomes gastric irrita-
bility end symptoms Of indigestion, and,
In this way, fever, night-sweats, head
aches, etc, are done away with.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
purihes the blood and entirely eradicates
the poisons that breed and feed disease.
It thus cures scrofula, eczema, erysipe-
las, boils, pimples and other eruptions
that mar and scar the skin. Pure blood
is essential to good health The weak,
rundown. dcbilated condition which so
many people experience is commonly
the effect Of impure blood. DIR. Pierce s
Golden Medical Discovery not only
eieanses the blood Of impurities, but It
increases the activity Of the blood
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

making glands, and It enriches the body
with an abundant supply Of pure, rich
blood.
No matter how powerful the intellect
or the resources Of intellectual power, il
must be backed up Sy physical force.
Every day the youth or man must maDr-
facture a pint of rich, arterial blood,
that is pure, stimulating to the brain,
and that can rebuild the tissues that were
destroyed in yesterdays work.
~ have been a gn Ter from indiges-
ton for some thi years, at times,1
writes Mr.. S. W. ) hllenax, Of Circle
vile, w. Va, "and ave used medicine
from several OF our best physicians,
which gave me only little temporary
relief. They said could never be cured.
Last winter was stricken wlrn the
work spell that qfer had. ! suffered
with such severe pins in the pit Of my
stomach that / could neither work nor
sleep, and my weight went down from
one hundred and ninety-fvc pounds to
one hundred and sixty pounds in about
two months time. then concluded
that would try DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. BY the time the
first bottle was gone, felt some relief
from my severe suffering 50 continued
until had used four bottles of Golden
Medical Discovery and two vials Of
Pleasant Pellets I am truly thankful
for the great benefit which have re-
ceived from your medicine, and can
cordially recommend it to Others"
KNOW THysELF
Read all about yourself, your system,
the physiology Of fife, anatomy, hygiene,
simple home cures, etc. in The Common
Sense Medical Adviser,A book of 1000
pages. For cloth-boand copy send 81
cents in one-cent stamps, or for paper
covered 2I stamps. Address Dr.. K. v.
Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26


Speaking Of conscripts." said the
sailor, as he laid down a book on Rus
lia. did l ever tell you abou; my
Uncle Joe?
well, Uucle Joe, in the time OF the
civil war, had a friend named Hiram
Haines. Hiram was conscripted, but
when he came to take the medical
examination, he didn't pass. The doe
tors said he was no good for soldier.
They said he wasn't strong enough TO
hght
Hiram told Uncle Joe about this.
and Uncle Joe said, after thinking a
little while:
look a-here. HI, I'm oonrcriptea
too. and my examination is set for
next Thursday. What's the matter
with you taking it in my name? I'd
pass sure. If took it myself, for pm
as strong as an OK. But il you took
it for me, fakin. you know, way I'd
get on
"'But the risk, says Hiram Think
Of the risk. Joe. Oh, by Jimmy. no.
couldn't do it.
There ain't 40 risk, says Uncle
Joe. In these confused times. with
The army doctors examinin' thousands
OF conscrlpts a day, there amt no risk
whatever. Come on, Hiraz. Oblige
me. mleive you 500 If you do
''such a lump cl money as that
] brought Hiram 70 terms. He sad
he'd take the examination In Uncle
Joes name, ard sure enough, he done
it. arst gettin bis pay in advance. lie
wasn't detected, either. But by hngo'
this time the doctors passed him. This
time they dec ared him sound m wind
and limb. and the uslin's cf fust-
rate soldier
"Tnat Is WY Uaele Joe has been
So down oq var an his life. He lost.
you see. s2oo ana haa to aght four
years.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

Hard muscles and strong body do not
depend on the quantity Of the food you
eat, but on its perfect digestion and
proper assimilation. When you take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure your system gets
all the nourishment out Of all the food
YOU eat. 1t digests what you eat re-
gardless OF the condition OF the stomach
and conveys the nutrient properties to
the blood and tissues. This builds up
and strengthens the entire system. Ko-
dol cures Indigestion. Dyspepsia. Eeloh-
ing, Sour stomach, Weak Heart, etc.
Sold by c. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

In making your arrangements for your
vacation this summer Il would be wen
10 consider convenience and saving OF
time. The Wabash with its own rails TO
st. Louis, Detroit Toledo, Pittsburg and
Buffalo Is the shortest line, makes the
best time and furnishes tho best accom-
nodations Through service 90 New
FORK and Boston.
Ask your local ticket agent for tickets
yer the Wabash. they an sell them
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
Ten Times easier.

Group whooping-eough and an lung and
bronchial affections when the towels are
open. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar is the original Laxative Cough
Syrup Gently moves the bowels. and
expels all cold from the system. Best
for Coughs Colds. Group. whooping
Cough. etc. Remember the name Ken
nedy's ana see that the red clover blos-
som and "a honey bee 10 on the bottle.
Sold by c. r. Renfro.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

Il was q huge task, 10 undertake the
cure Of such a bad case 81 kidney d.
sease. az that Of C. r. Collier Of Chero-
kee, Ia. but Electric cutters did II. He
writes: MY kidneys were so far gone,
I could not Sit on a chair without a
cushion; and suffered from dreadful
baclSache. headache and depression. In
Electric B.tters. however, / 'ound cure
and by them was restored 10 perfect
health. I recommend this great tonic
medicine to an with weak kidneys. liver
or stomach. Guaranteed by an drug
gists; price soc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
GOVERNMENTS PANAMA
FLEET AUGMENTED.
lBy Associated Press.)

New York, June 26.-The City OF
Savannah, recently chartered by the
government from the Savannah Line
company 70 augment the feot plying
between New York and Colon convey
ing men, supplies and machinery to
the canal zone. sailed on her first trip
today The City of Savannah was
chartered because It was found that
the present feet is inadequate for the
governments purpose.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
ENeLIsA rENNIs TOURNAMENT
(By Associated Press

lby AssOViated Press.l
London, June 2G.-Play in the great
All.English tennis championships be
gan today at Wimbledon with large
number Of society folks present in
cluding a number Of Americans who
are now visiting England The mems
titles in this tournament are now held
by Lawrence DCherty and Reginald F
Doherty. In the mixed doubles Miss
May Sutton. the noted American ex
pert will be matched with Holcombe
Ward.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

tests made in the proposed district in
the last year Camp reports that the
outlay by the government Of more than
? million dellars would be far more than
the receipts that could be expected as
benefits. He recommends that the pro-
ject planned for the district Of the Nav
ajoe mountains Of Oklahoma be inves-
tigated
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
eIvgs LAReE powER 70 psopLE.
czar to Make Popular Assembly Equal
to Council Of Empire.

St. Petersburg, June 2s-The Novoe
Vremya today announces definitely that
the powers OF the new popular assembly,
which viii be composed Of 500 members
elevated for five years, win be coelual
with those of the council OF the empire.
and that an legislation 80 become law
must pass both houses and receive the
emperor's approval. other features giv-
en- agree with the information already
cabled to the Associated Press. Repre-
sentaaives Of the press win be admitted
to the assembly. but reports must be
censcder before publication In addition
there VIII be regular official publica-
ton OF the proceedings Ike the Con-
gresslonal Record.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
MINEas M0sT ~ wIoAIrAa.
Prospeetors Ordered Away From an OK
iahoma Forest Reserve.

Lawton. Okla. june 90 2e--Authoritaiive
orders have been issued by oustodians Of
the United States forest reserve in
Southwest Oklahoma that miners and
mineral prospector via NOT be- per4it-
tcd 10 uespass upon lhads nor continue
operations chat have been begun These
orders VIII affect one hundred or more
miners iu me Wichita mountains.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

on you in this town" and nailed It TO
a telegraph pole about fifteen feet from
the ground. Judge r. J. Dickerson, Of
the federal court. heard Of the attempt
Sd intimidation and ordered ore Of bis
deputies to remove the sign The deputy
neglected 20 do his duty and when
Judge Dick4rson saw the sign he re-
moved his hat and coat, climbed the pole
and tore down the sign
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

Clear thinking, decisive action. vim
and vigor Of body and mind the sparkle
Of life. comes to all who use Hollister's
Rocky Mountain Tea. s5 cerda, Tea or
Tablets Ask your druggist
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

Good servants read the ads They
have learned mat the best places are to
be obtained ln that way-without having
10 pay commissions, Most OF the poorer
aelyents can't read tt ah
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
clsrsRNs CLEANED.

have your Cisterns cleaned ana repear-
ca win be in town for few days
only. Cleaning wihout emptying the
water. II not satisfactory, no pay Phone
Browns restaurant W. r. Nichols.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
WABASH sEevlcE.

~ Wabash da- trains between Kansas
~iss and st. Louis both directions. ana
on Wabash New York fast mad train
No. s.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

Malaria Makes Pale elsly children.
The old standard Groves Tasteless
Chin Tonic drives on, malaria ana builds
up the system. SOLD by an dealers for
~ year. Price 50 cents.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

The Laux- -Beamer Abstract company
has moved 10 the Beadles Building op-
posito new postonice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

The IauN .Beamer Abstract company
has moved to the Eeadies Building op-
posite new postolice.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
Teaehers' Examination.

An examination Of applicants for
teachers county certificates will be
held in the county high school build
ing and IN the Lincoln school building
In Gathrie Thursday and Friday, June
20 and 80, 1905.
G. w. Derrick.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

Lindsay g. IT, June 6-seyerd days
ago unknown persons printed sient
Mr. Nigger don't let the sun so down
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

Eaiy leader 10 cents a week celiy'
stsd every day eAesr sunday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26
oNs IREloATIoN PaoIEoT %.
Engineer Estimates than an Oklahoma
Outlay Would Exceed the BENEFITS.

Lawton. Okla. June 26-The Irrigation
project for Southwest Oklahoma has
been Abandoned hy the reclamation De-
pertinent Of the United sates Geoloslcai
survey upon recommendation ot James
Camp az engineer Of Carlsbad. n. M.
Who has had charge ~ the surveys and
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-06-26

County superintendent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
WOMAN FAILED
TO MAKE A CASE
WITNESSES DID NOT MAKE VERY
GOOD SHOWING FOR MRS.
PHILLIPS.

Shortly after 8 o'clock this morn.
ing, a woman giving her name as
Mrs. Delphia Phillips, late a dish
washer at the Hotel Manley, came to
the mayor with story about a col.
ored man employed at the same house
as second cook, Robert FreeIand by
name. who, she claimed, besides slap
ping her four times, made many in.
decent proposals to her.
A warrant was issued and Chief
Morgan served it. Each had several
witnesses who struggled in, no two
being present at one time. First
came dining room girl, next the
stewardess, then a colored boy, etc.
The first two mentioned knew moth.
ing, but the boy made statement
rather hurtful to the prosecution.
Then Mrs. Phillips, now about half
hysterical, cried out: by lingo.
you're liar! You're the very boy
what hit me with a rolling pin. Now
If you've got anything to say, say
her, by Jingo!" Finally the mayor
dismissed the case. That was all of
police court.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
FATHER OF H. H. LANHAm
Died Last Week at His Home In Pres.
ton County.

Eugene Lanham, aged &C years,
who died at his home near Glades.
vile few days ago, was buried Fri.
day in the McBe cemetery near Ridge.
dale, says the Morgantown Chroni.
Gle.
Mr.. Lanham was one of the most
prominent men in that section, and
was well known in Preston, Mononga.
liza and Marion counties. He was a
members of the G. A. R. at Independ.
ence, the Odd Fellows and the X. OF
P. lodges. He was a member of the
Gainesville Baptist Church, and was
a Sunday school worker. He serv.
ed during the war in the Fourteenth
West Virginia infantry, Company c.
All the orders took part in the las,
sad rites, the Odd Fellows and G. A.
r. at the services held at the church
and the X. of P. at the grave.
Mr.. Lanham is survived by his
wife and five children as follows:
Mrs. A. L. Demoss, wife of Deputy
Sheriff Demoss, OF this city: Thomas
and George Lanham, who reside on
the farm; H. H. Lanham, real es.
tate dealer of Fairmont, and F. E
Lanham, who lives in this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
The w. Va. Examiner

Teachers and students should pur.
chase "The West Virginia Examiner"
an elegant cloth bound book, contain.
ing questions and answers on all the
thirteen branches as required in Uni.
form Examinations, and also answers
to Uniform Examination questions
for 1904 and 1903.
Ninety-five per cent of questions
asked in last examination are in this
book, yet this book was in press at
that time.
The only book of the kind ever
written by West Virginia author,
especially designed to meet the needs
Of West Virginia teachers.
Teachers desiring better grades or
to keep posted should send $3.50 to
A. L. Rymer, Winfield, w. Va, and
receive a copy by return mail pre-
paid.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
Office OF
Of-
Levi B. HRRR,
ID Floor Trust Co. Bldg, Fairmont.

There are great many reasons
why you should place your property
in my hands for sale or rent, chief
among them is the fact that / have
better facilities of finding the most
desirable properties-in fact that's
my business and my agents are all the
time on the lookout for what the buy
er wants. And that's one reason 1
make SO many sales-I get the kind of
property that is in demand.
Now there's my renting department
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
Where the Man Who Wants to Buy
Meets the Man Who Wants TO Sci.

You may want to buy a home-if
you do, chances are that it will take
you a long time to find place that
suits you, for the reason that you
must depend upon some one who
HAPPENS to know some one who
wants to sell. Your nearest neighbor
may want to sell his home. he may
not want it generally known and you
may not even know HE would sell.
! may have his property listed en-
my books. If ! haven't 1 have many
others and am sure l have one that
will be just the thing you're looking
for,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
HIGH SPEED
Is To Be Made BY New Engines to Be
Built In Germany.

BERLIN. July 10.-orders to the
amount of 100000 have been re-
ceived by the German Locomotive
Works for locomotives to be used in
South America and Asia. The con
tracts provide that the engines must
be delivered before the present year
ends.
Several American firms bid for
these contracts, but the German
works underbid and captured the
awards.
Experiments are being made on the
State railroads in Prussia with Ger
man locomotives of high speed. The
new engines are designed to main
tain an average speed OF seventy-five
miles an hour on long hauls.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
The sueeessful Winner.

Jerry ]. Bartholow, the well known
plasterer. of P!ttsburg avenue, has
proven to be the successful bidder
over four of his competitors, by a
small margin, and thus secured the
contract for plastering the new school
house being built in the First ward.
Jerry is quite elatcd over his success
and proposes to let the public know
that he Is In The contest when there
are any good plnms being passed
around 1t is now up 10 him, by the
character Of work done, to erect last.
ing monument to his reputation as a
plasterer and hand down his name in
honor to coming generations.
81 Back on Duty.
Fred w. Brown, president OF the
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10

You all time growlin' at de ice
trust" said Brother Williams, but
dey amt no ice trust whar you
gwine!"
What does you mean by dat, suh?'
Never min bout dat, sub; des
keep on-des keep oni"-Atlanta Con.
stitution.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10

The Southern District
Judge-Benjamin F. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin M. Keatley.
District Attorney-George W. Atkin.
son.
Assistant District Attorney-Elllott
Northcott.
q. 8. Marshal-John K. Thompson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
United States Senators.

United States Senators.
Stephen B. Elkjns and Nathan B
Scott.
Representatives In Congress.
First district-Blackburn B. Dove.
ner.
Second District.
Third district-Joseph II. Gaines.
Fourth district-Harry c. Wood.
yard.
Fifth district-James A. Hughes.
State Government.
Governor-Wm. NJ. o. Dawson.
Secretary of State-Charles. w.
Swisher.
Superintendent Of schools-Thomas
G. Miller.
Auditor-Arnold c. scherr.
Treasurer-Newton Ogdin.
Attorney General-Clark w. May
Adjutant Generals. B. Baker.
Commissioner Of Banking-M. A.
Kendall.
Commissioner Of Labor. v. Bar.
ton.
Chief Mine Inspector. W. Paul.
Supreme Court Of Appeals.
George Porenbarger, president;
Henry c. Mcwhorter, Henry Branpon,
Frank Cox, Joseph NJ. Sanders.
Clerk-William B. Mathews.
County Government.
Judge Of Circuit Court, Fourteeeth
Judicial Circuit-John W. Mason.
Judge Of the intermediate Cow-
o. g. Kendall.
Prosecuting Attorney = Scott c.
Lowe.
Saskatchewan R. Furbee.
Clerk Of the Circuit Court-R. b.
Parrish.
Clerk of the County court-Geo. M.
Jacobs.
County Surveyor. n. Wilcox.
County Superintendent of Free
Schools-Carter L. Faust.
Assessors-Gilbert Holman, Eastern
district; A. J. Mcdaniel, Western
district.
Legislators.
State Senator-Joseph H. McDer-
mott.
Members Of the House Of Dele
gates-Thomas W. Fleming, James
B. Fox and Lamar c. Powell.
County Court.
W. e. Cordray. president; 8. E.
Fleming. c. P. Moore.
Fairmont District.
Justices Of the Peace-L. @. Ben.
nington, q. g. Amos.
Constables-Clark w. Walker, ].
Lee Parker.
Board Of observation-disclosures indie
pendent District.
2. M. Showalter, president; M. ].
Lantz. w. q. Arnett, T. W. boydston,
secretary.
City Government.
Mayor-George W. Kinsey.
City Clerk. Engle.
City Col1ector-Charles L. Barnes.
City Treasurer. q. Powell
City Engfneer-J. II. Prickett
City Assessor-W. A. Crowl.
City solicitor-A. o. Stanley.
Chief Of Fire Department-T. Franz
Reed a
water commissionsr-,. Howard
Swisher. ~
Street commisslonsr-o Geo. 3. Rich
srdson. x p IS.
Hsslth omeer-- Harz, RoDinaon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
For Sale.

+ Choice building lots on Virginia
avenue ard Sixth street. Apply. Edwin
Robinson. Gas Once: = ~ .
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
FIRST WARD.
BY Our Regular Correspondent.


United States Industrial Company, re-
Gently Incorporated in our midst, re-.
turned last night from trip to Wheel.
ing. For the next few days he and
those interested with him will give
to finishing up the details OF the work
to be inaugnrated by them. And
when their plans are completed, they
will be made known to the public au.
thoritatively through the daily press
and others Of our city, and which in
measure may serve to throw a DIFF
ferent light upon their proposed prof.
ect from that which has been cleaned
from the street rnmors. We are in.
structed to wait for the Official state
ment from the papers and then pass
judgment upon its merits.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
Another Citizen Gone.

Foster Williams, well known by
many in this city and county as well
as in MononGalia county, where he
formerly resided, died at the home
OF his son, Ira Williams, of East Park
avenue, on Sunday morning at 4.30
o'clock. AS heretofore noted, he had
been seriously i'll for some weeks past
from heart disease and dropsy. He
was taken suddenly worse Saturday
afternoon and continued sinking un.
til the end came as above stated,
bringing the only relief from his suf.
ferinss which was possible under en-
ist:ng conditions. lie was GS years
Of age, born and raised at Clinton
Furnace, Morongalia county, where
he married and continued TO live until
last fall, when he came to this city
and made his home since that time
with his son Ira Williams until the
time OF his death. He was formerly
successful farmer, highly respected
and honored by all who knew him,
and leaves behind to mourn their loss
eight children, one daughter, Mrs.
Rose Fletcher, and seven sons, w. T,
}. Marshall. H. s., !. G., James, Frank
and Harry Williams. The funeral
service and interment took place at
he Summers Church, Fairmont GEN.
etery, at ~ o'clock to-day, the service
being conducted by Rev. o. D. King.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-07-10
Musical eu. Not superfluous.

John Criss, of State street, informs
us that while he may be unsteady
inclined, as reported, yet his taste in
that direction has already been salts.
fed, in that he has been the owner of
a piano for some years past, and that
the one reported to have been deliv-
cred to him the other day. was only
placed there in storage for friend
70 be taken out later. We make this
statement to correct an impression
that might be received by his friends
that he was purchasing another one
as snperfluity.