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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Mdge Ball on Diyoyce.

don't you think morals would be
improved by abolishing marriage
altogether If such course to.
wards adults, especially such as
had been married, would improve
their morals, surely the same means
would advance the morals OF all
adults. You need not fear that
by abolishing marriage you would
destroy the succession of genera
tions; generations would continue
to succeed each other. But would
their morals be improved2
Suppose you go on in opposition
to the law until you drive the gov
ernment to withhold from you all
right to solemnize marriages, and
to place that authority entirely
with others, will you have advanced
humanity by doing SOP I should
deeply regret such conflict be-
tween church and state; if it comes
it will not be provoked by the state.
You may say conscience impels
you to the course you take. Does
not the same conscience impel you
to regard the offspring of such
marriages as you oppose, as ILL
gitimate and the parents as adul-
terers? Do you think the state
ought to protect its virtuous citi-
zins and their children from such
charges?
SOME of you say the ''innocent"
party to divorce may marry again.
Who is the "innocent' party; not
necessarially the party who obtains
Che divorce? Every one familiar
with divorces knows that. But
don't you see that by allowing the
innocent" party to marry again
you throw all matter Of conscience
to the winds? Is not marriage
equally binding upon the partles9
If it is a sacrament and binding
through life upon the guilty, is it
not equally binding on the inno-
cent? Do you not recognize the
right of the government to release
the innocent necessarily recognize
its right to release the guilty, and
are you not SO reducing all ques-
tions to a matter of furnishing the
guilty by Withholding from him or
her, all further NATAL right and
PRIVILEGE You are not in the pun
ishing line; why should you wish
to punish2
Parties are equally married and
when divorced are equally free to
marry again unless restrained BY
the law.
This matter is ore of. the most
difficult presented to the mind. 1t
troubles you in your churches and
it troubles US in the affairs of state.
Permit me to suggest that the poi
son. is in the diyoece and not in
the subsequent marriage.
Can we not get together and Sc
cure proper divorce law, and SO
render it unnecessary to place our
selyes-and especially yourselves
in opposition to the observance Of
q valid love. W. H. B,
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
sign of the Gambler.

When you see a man excessively
shined up, new overcoat, new hat,
trousers painfully creased, shoes that
reflect images of the surroundings;
when you see him enter car. throw
the tail Of his coat Up his back before
dropping into seat. stretch out his
legs, jerk up his trousers and begin to
clean his nails, 1t is safe to bet 81, ,O00.-
600 he is Successful gambler.-New
York Press.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Cheap Rates Southwest !!
Round Trip and One Way
From st. Louis.

One-way Colonist tickets Janu-
ary 17th, February 21st, March
21st, at half Fare, plus SO.
Cotton Belts fast train leaves
St. Louis at $500 p. M; another
train leaves at 8:4S p. m. Write
for folder, map and other informa-
ton. L.O.SHAEFER, T.P.A.,
Cotton Belt Route, Cincinnati, o.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Johns Concert Company

A very pleasing entertainment
will be given at the M. e. Church
Wednesday evening, March sth..
under the auspices of the Ladies'
Social Union. The concert IS clean,
humorous and up-to-date, and con-
sists Of aoloa, duets, trios, humor-
ous recitations, etc, Everybody
eordisAy inyiteds
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Notice to Teachers.

The Board ofschool Examiners of Hook
ing County will meet Mt the School Building
in Logan, Ohio. at $3.50 q. M. on the First
Saturday OF each month, for the examina-
tiOn of applicants for Teachers Elementary
Certificates; and on the 1rst Saturday OF
September, December, March and June for
the examination Of applicants for Teachers
High SCHOOL and Special Certificates Ex-
aminations forpnpils desiring to enter hi.h
schools will be held on the Third Saturday
Of April and the Second Saturday OF May.
P. NUNEMAKER, President.
]. q. SToUGHrON, Clerk.
ID. E. HARSH. Vice President.
Logan, Onio. February 2 19o5-tf
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
accounts and vouchers have been fled In
the Probate Court OF Hooking County. Ohio.
For Settlements, Minerva J. WolfGuardian
OF William T., Cora NJ, Edward G., Clara E.,
Howard L. and Bessie NJ. Hickman.
And the same will come on for hearing on
the 18th day of March A. ID 1906 at 10 O'clock
q. m. or as soon thereafter as may be conve-
nient, F. p. MARTIN, Probate Judge.
February l6, l905.-3w.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Judge Ball on Divorce

We publish elsewhere, from the
GAINESVILLE Signal, the views Of
Gen. Bali on the question now up
permost before churchmen and
statesmen. The propositions pre-
eented by this eminent lawyer and
statesman will command attention
from the thoughtful. - i
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Pensions Granted

]. L. Younker. of Maxville. Ohio.
secured. the following pensions last
week: Abrahsm McLain. New Ply
mouth, increase from $24 to $50 Mrs.
Almeda Davis, Logan, 50 Per month
and accrued pension.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
o. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

REV. J. U, BROWN. PASTOR.
Sabbath School, q q. m.
Public preaching. 10 m.
Junior Y. P. C. u, 2 p. m.
Senior Y. P. c. o., 6 p. m.
Public preaching, Up. m.
Themes: Morning, ga Right
Heart" evening, "Life building"
A cordial welcome to all.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
accounts and vouchers have been filed In
the Probate Court OF Hooking County, Ohio
For First and Final settlement, j q. Ah
rand AdminiStr ator Of the Estate OF lillian
J. Aurand deceased.
And the same will come on for hearing on
the llth dav OF March A. D. 1906. at 10 O'Clock
d m or as soon thereafter as NAV be con-
venient. F.P. MARTIN, Probate Judge.
February I6. l905-3w.; -
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Probate Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the following
accounts and vouchers have been filed in
the Pnbate Court OF Hooking County, Ohio.
For First and Final Settlement, E. E. Ken
nedy Guardian oil Margaret A. Kennedy,
late his ward. now. deceased. .
And the same will come on for hearing on
the 4th day of March, A. u. 1905. ut 10 O'Clock
q. m. or as soon thereafter as may be conve-
nient. F.. MARTIN, Probate Judge
February 9. ls06-3w.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Attention

Tho ladies of Logan Council,
Daughters of Pocahontas, will give
a chicken dinner at Red Mems
Hall, on March 10Th, 1905. Din
ner 25c. Everybody invited.
= BIZ GREER OF COUNCIL.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
W.. R. Notice

All members of the Woman's
Relief Corps are requested to be
present at the regular meeting Sat
urday evening, February 25th. -
';' TITLE MONTGOMERY, See'E.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Notice of Appointment

Estate OF Robert Masters, Deceased,
The undersigned has been appointed and
qualified as Administrator de bonis non
with the will annexed OF the estate of Rob-
ert Masters. late OF Hooking county deceased
Datedthls l7thiday OF February A. D. 1905
JOHN C. PETIT,
Administrator De Bonts Non ,
with the VIII Annexed.
February q. leOsLav
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the following
accounts and vouchers have been filed In
the Probate Court OF Hooking county, Ohio
cile. (now decedSede-e
And the same will come on for hearing on
the oath day OF February A. d. 1866. at lU
o'clock q. m. or as soon thereafter AS may be
convenient.
r. P. MARTIN, Probate Judge
February 2. l905-Sw
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
HALP FARE Plus $500
To the, South West via Cotton
Belt Route.

January 10th, February 21st and
March 2lst, one way Colonist tick
ets from St. Louis. Thebes and Ca
rio, to points in Arkansas, Louisi-
ana and Texas via Cotton Belt
Route. Fast train leaves St. Louis
at 8 :43 p. m. Write for folder,
map and any further information.
L. o. SCHAEFER, T.P.A., ),
Cotton Belt Route, Cincinnati Q.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
His Luek Chaneed.

His Luck Changed.
/ 'sJohn," she said reproachfully as he
came home at 2 a. M, you have been
cut again." - - :
"No, my dear. pom honor. This time
I was I'd $11."'
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
A Hard Task.

Midget-Ths fat lady says she had a
bard time making both ends meet.
Glasseater-Was she in debt when she
said that2 Midget-No, she was trying
to put on her belt.-ChicagO News.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23
Notice of Appointment

Estate of James W. Allen. deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed aud
qualified as Administrator with the will an
nexed of the estate of j. W. Allen, late of
aocking county deceased.
Dated this 3lst day of January. A. ID. 1904.
~ MINNIE ALLEN,
Administra atrix with the will Annexed.
February %, i965-Sw .;
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1905-02-23

Bpndy Allen and wife we're Lancas-
ter visitors Sunday.
Clyde Mattox of Lancaster is the
present guest of Harry Roae.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
QUICK WIT SAVED A LIFE
Policeman Played God to Keep Crazy
Man From Killing His Wife.


Quick wit is of more value to an
officer than being a good shot," said
a policeman in Kansas City, Kan, re-
Gently. II knew ne~-o policeman
who saved a woman's life by knowing
what to say at the right minute. 1t
was this way: A man became crazy
one morning with knife In his hand
and he ran into the kitchen where his
wife was at work. The woman ran in
to the yard. screaming fer help. The
crazy husbf / caught IT and was
standing over her. with appraised knife.
when negro policeman came around
the corner c'out twenty feet away.
He could not each the man IN time to
save the wor N. for the knife was In
the act of descending. and to shoot
might result in injury to the woman.
God Al ghty tells me to kill
YOU the Graz man said
Stop.' CT I'd the negro policeman.
I'm God. and command you to stop.'
The knife fen from the hand of |
he insane man. as he turned his eyes |
o the sky from whence he supposed |
he voice hed come. Before he |
earned how he had been tricked the
policeman had handouts on him. -
Kansas Guy Star.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
OYSTER PARTIES AT woo.
Novel Amusement Of Spanish Water
inc Place.

ing Place.
Vigo, one of the Spanish wate-in g
places, offers novel amusement to
its patrons. Oyster parties are the
rage and are of daily occurrence
Large parties are formed which rro-
coed to the beds In large, fist-bottomed
boats, and the oysters are flshed up
and opened as soon as they are
brought into the boat.
Few refreshments apart from the BIZ
valves are offered, as one of, the inter.
esting features Of the party is the
awarding Of prize to the one who.
consumes the greatest number.
They are passed to the guest on the
shell, and these shells are thrown into.
basket, from which count is made
at the end Of the feast
The Vigo oyster is one of the small
est of Its kind, being much smaller
even than its California relative and
a score of zoe is not at all uncommon.
as the party sometimes lasts the en-
tire day
Ice is largely luxury in Spain. and
the Vigo oyster parties are the enly
assurance the epicure has of getting
the delicacy in It's best form.-New
York Herald.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
Good Proof Of Guilt.

When William M. Eyarts was a
young man he defended In court a
man named Edwards, who was
charged with forgery. The trial was
an interesting one. and Mr.. Eyarts by
brilliant work secured his clients
acquittai. He had a strong belief that
the man was innocent until the trial
was all over. Then he changed his
opinion. Edwards paid Mr.. Eyarts
his fee with forged check
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
euila nestror herrina Erx.

scientist told the Belfast Natural
History Society that there are two
million gulls in the United Kingdom,
snd during the herring season eacl
consumes 900 fry a day II all th(
fry reached maturity they would II
worth f24,000,e0e
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
Throw Stones at cl.ss Houses.

Ginss houses may soon be made
store-proof. silesian glassmakers are
turning ont slass bricks for all sorts
of building purposes. and hope that
the proverb will soon have no sig.
niacance.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
Fruit see Hill.

For Fruit see Hill.
For real estate see s. c. Frost
23ti
J. p. Perrin was up from Gooding
Wednesday.
Fancy peaches and apples at
Iiill's.
l.. N. Higgins was in from Mini
doka Monday.
shoshonc public schools will
open Sept 5.
Col. N. J. Sharp Of HALEY WAS in
town Tuesday.
Senator Teller Of Colorado was in
town yesterday.
Idaho Day at the exposition will
be Thursday Sept. z.
DIR. q. f. Noble, state veterinar-
ian, is in town this week.
Major +. X. Reed was in town
Tuesday on his way to Boise.
Full line of cigars, tobacco,
pipes, and smokers articles at
Hills.
S. T. Downen of Rupert is in
town this week attending the teach
ers' intiitute.
Mrs. +. w. Gooding and daughter
returned Wednesday evening from
their trip to Ketchum.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Beckett will
leave tomorrow noon for few days
trip to Rupert and vicinity.
HALEY Horne arrived from Hail
ey yesterday evening to take a pos.
ition in the First National Bank
here.
Mr.. +. l.. Diffendarfer and
daughters, Mabel, Sadie and Ethel,
were visiting friends in Twin Falls
city this week.
Louis Weicker OF Dwight, Ill.,,
who has been visiting Mrand Mrs. !
Ike Hill for few days, returned
TO his home last week.
There will be special services in
the Baptist church next Sunday
morning and evening, Sunday
School at noon. Morning subject:
NO Room in the Inn," being the |
second of the series OF rough and Q
ready talks. Evening subject, the /
second in the series OF the Great +
Hereafter, "Does the Soul OF the
Christian at death go Directly to d
HeavenY' Miss Alberta McFall b
will sing solo at the morning S
service and Miss Josie Parry in the
syening. |.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
Events Of
a Week
Arrival And Closing Oh Mails.

Post Office opens at 80 a. M, closes
st 1880 p. m. Sundays and HOLIDAYS
general delivery window is open from
" 100 IN. 10 90 y. m.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25
Local Brevities


Fine bananas at Hills
Gov. f. r. Gooding is in tow
today.
/ Ray Gwin is able to be up AM
around again.
K. b. Williams OF Kimberly wal
in town this morning.
Miss Gertrude Berry was up from
Hagerman the first OF the week.
J. II. Wheeler and John r. Rich,
ards left Wednesday morning fol
Northboro, Iowa.
-Watermelons better and cheap.
er than you can buy them off the
wagon at HIPS.
All Idaho people are invited to
join the parade at Portland on
idaho Day., Sept. Z.
f. w. Gooding returned from
Chicago Sunday evening and left
the next day for Ke!chum.
DR.. and Mrs. J. S. Emerson and
two children of Albion are visiting
friends in Shoshone this week.
Take your tailoring work to
Mrs. ID. w. Yaden. Clothes altered,
cleaned, pressed and repaired. lift
Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. Baker of Mil
ton, Ia, arrived here Wednesday
and are visiting their daughter Mrs.
I. H. Gooding.
DIR. ]. M. Rogers arrived from
Twin Falls the first of the week
and will return with his family to
hat place tomorrow.
Messrs. ]. d. Murphy, P. II.
dughs and Burns Bros. shipped a
consignment OF cattle to the east
I'm markets this week.
Rev. III. w. Parker returned last |
evening from Baker City,
IRE, where he has been attending |
he annual NJ. L. conference the
'ast week.
Many hunters-and others
ave been out shooting rabbits the
asst few weeks, They report a
cry severe loss in numbers of t
hese animals but they seem to us
be increasing.
Mrs. Markshuffle and niece, Miss
colt, of Toledo, O., who have been
listing at the Liberal mines near
lailey for some time past, were in
hoshone Tuesday morning on
leir way to Portland. They were
,companied as far as Portland by
laior f. K. Reed.
F. NJ. Crandall and Antoine
ragga have secured the contract
building the dipping vat for
'rses. This IS be constructed in the
rm OF cage which is lowered
'wn when filled with horses for
piping. The cage is now being
lilt at F. NJ. Crandall's carpenter
op.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. SAVERS will
i've next Friday for Denver, Colo.
here Mr., SAVERS will attend the
'tional Encampment of the G. A.
which Will be held there Sept. Al r
After the encampment Mr.. Saw
$ will go to Cambridge, Ohio, and
Ut his old home for couple of
eks. Mrs. SAVERS will visit
ends in Denver while Mr.. SAVERS
in Ohio. They expect to return
re about the first OF October.
Henry Shodde, who has large
mber OF horses running in Lin Il
n County, and affected by the
'rintine recently declared by
tie Veterinarian Noble, on We'd
day secured from Judge Price A.,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-08-25

congenIsi Occupation.
To love your work is to make of 1t
a pastime instead OF grind
Amador ledger., 1905-11-24
MRS. ARTHUR PAGET.

Homes and Family Legends" "Sud-
denly" SO the story runs, "a cold blast
stole into the lady's room, extinguish-
ing the light by her bedside. She saw
a tall, mailed figure pass into the
dressing-roOm. Immediately there
after there was a Shrek from her child
in an adjoining room. Her maternal
instinct was aroused. She rushed into
the dressing-room and found the
child in an agony of fear. 1t described
what it had seen as "a giant" who
came and leaned over its face"
The operation Mrs Arthur Paget un-
derwent recently at the hands of Sir
Alfred Fripp was a very delicate and
wonderful one, though thoroughly sue
cessful. More than a year ago Mrs.
Paget fell down an elevator shaft and
fractured her thigh. The bone failed
to mend and in spite of an operation
and a special course of treatment un-
der Prof. Haffa, the great Berlin spe-
ist, Sir Alfred Fripp took photograph
OF the injured bones by means of the
Roentgen rays, which showed that the
fracture was as bad as ever. 1t was
necessary to make an inciSiOn so that
the fractured bones could be reached.
These were screwed together with
ivory, and it is confidently believed
that in a few months time they will
knit and become strong enough to bear
the weight of the body. In spite of
the agony extending over thirteen
months which Mrs. Paont has endured.
she is able to drive out every day in an
open carriage. Mrs. Paget recently
visited the new ward at Charing- Cross
Hospital, built from the proceeds of a
great charity bazaar she organized,
and called the Minnie Paget ward 1t
contained many fracture cases and
Mrs. Paget cheered the sufferers great
ly by her hopeful conversation, which
was appreciated even more than the
gifts of fruit and flowers she bore
to each patient.
OF Abdul-Hamid's two predecessors,
the one was assassinated, the other
went mad and was deposed. These
two tragical events have made the
Sultan immensely suspicious. Always
keeping watch against conspira tors, he
regards as his most faithful and useful
servitors the men who spend their
time in discovering his enemies, in
finding out their plans, and in prevent
ing the execution of these plans. The
best rewarded will be he who has
given his Majesty the most exhaustive
information.
AS everybody wants to obtain such
reward, all keep busy collecting
information. Constantinople is a
perfect paradise for the secret police.
In all classes of Ottoman society you
encounter the secret agent: and the
very highest dignitaries gladly fur
nish the Sultan with confidential in
formation.
Van Calava.
Amador ledger., 1905-11-24

knapsacks and laughed about the pos
sible end. They were brave. roll
licking, fitful class-theSe young stu
dents and merchants of the town.
They could form instant att chmcnts.
But they could forget as easily. Hence
their present bitterness.
1t took a passport and an Inter-
national secret badge and password
to get in at all. Then, weary to
death after a three-day rail and boat
voyage, l went to bed in the only
hotel.
Toward morning I was awakened
by gun firing. l arose and dressed
Immediately. There was skirmishing
to the south, where the island ran off
in a long neck of land Then 1 heard
marching in the street near by,
and the rumble of cannon. 1t was
none of my business, really; but Ade-
laide or no Adelaide, British Army
Officer cannot rest supinely in the
midst of civil war, even though it be
merely opera bouffe. So 1 went
among them, as citizen. discreetly
leaving my uniform in my portman-
teau.
In the dark-for it was not yet
mOrning-I mixed with the crowd and
caught the drift of the revolution.
i
now gracefully styled Enrique XVII.
For a time his return to Barrataria
was the occasion of festivities and
brilliant ceremonials. Now they
wanted a young man. There was
Trastamara, Adelaide's distant cousin.
He was of royal blood and
full of fire. Why not make him king?
And I found by questioning that
Trastamara, the gambler and sport of
the island, was laying wires along de-
vious paths to accomplish just that
end, forcing the abdication of John
Henry and-how it fioored me-tak-
ing Adelaide as his queen. I ground
my teeth. Sooner than see that sweet
angel Trastamara's wife 1 would wet
my sword in the Villains blood and
! carry off the prize myself.
l saw that action was necessary if
were to accomplish anything, and
the next day, early in the afternoon,
attired in full uniform, made my way
to the palace. 1t was surrounded by
the Kings guards, with instructions
to admit only the annointed. Ny
highland garb, with kilt and sperran,
tartan and feather bonnet, was un-
Amador ledger., 1905-11-24

next dooryard, and gave their tribute
to another. The vines had come up
and run to seed twice since she
picked their blossoms. Neighbors
said the professor and his daughter
left suddenly. Some one heard him
eXclaim to some one else-"I go back
to my kingly rights. l am u mon
arch" That was all. Something
clutched at my throat. I was hardly
rhteen. Do you wonder cried lit
tie?
l went to Paris and studied the
great newspapers for months past.
One morning l found in a year old
American New York Herald, refer
ence to the little kingdom of Barrat-
aria, an island in the northern seas.
The writer told of great fetes in the
little town of thousand souls over
the return of its king, driven out DUR
ing Il revolution some years before.
Then my heart went sick, for there
was a picture of little Adelaide, as
lace headdreSS with gold ornaments
around the ears. The old love re-
kindled. l packed my grip and de-
parted for Barrataria on the night
train.
Barrataria consisted of a city of
some four thousand souls, on a two
hundred-acre island, reached by long,
heavy bridges from the mainland. II
was an elevated plain,, built up solid
with residences and Warehouses. Its
people We're well-to-do. Many of
them dried shiploads of herring and
sole, storing their packages of fra
grant fish under open sheds, or in
loosely built frame barns. Others
operated big steamship lines, spend
ing their days at business and their
resting hours in Barrataria. Others
were gentlemen of leisure and gam.
blers. They came from several near.
by provinces. And presently they
were intermarrying and rearing sons
with more money than brains. 1t is
no wonder that the voters-the native
born were turbulent. When l ar
rived new party had been organ
lied; some kind of an anti, or may be
a liberal. Anyhow the little town was
broken up into cliques, and they were
at one another's throats. Opposite the
City Hall, Government troops sat OIL