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The Springfield herald., 1905-04-07
Proceedings of the Board OF
County Commissioners fOl
the regular quarterly term
OF April Sd and 4th, 1905.

The official bonds of County and Pre-
cinct officers were examined and ap-
proved.
Matte Christy, having petitioned the
Board for a refund of SAT. C5, being the
amount of taxes paid by her on the
Sc quarter Of section 20, township 81,
range IS, which was enormously as
sessed and sold to her, said described
land being government land, the treas
urer is hereby ordered to refund the
same from the Ordinary County Revc-
nue. Fund.
Treasurer was ordered to pay F. M.
Upton, agent for Atlas Insurance COM
pany, eighty [$S0.00l premium on in
surance of court house for three years.
Claims were examined and allowed
and warrants ordered drawn on the
Ordinary County Revenue Fund as fol-
lows, to-wit:
People VS.. Moon, as follows, to-wit:
M. M. Myers, Justice Fees, $500
L. L. Knox, Constable Fees, 1888
CRANKY Hillyer, Atty. Fees, 500
Ed. Legg, Witness Fees, 4.52
T. Eldon Allen, Assessors Salary 200. OO
E. p Mcfarland, Sheriff Fees, APPS
s. E. Speckmann, County Print'g 1876. IA
Harry K. Ward, Salary Co Treas 1872. Al
Out West Printing Co., Books,
Blanks, etc. 51.9l
Mills Publishing Co., Statutes, 26.25
N. Conner Jones, Salary Co Supt 125. .OC
Z. Emerson, Election Services,
Claimed $2O. 90, Allowed csc
Geo. Erwin Konkel, Clerks Salary 40. OC
C. H. Davis, Services County Gem
sioner IL. &C
V. NJ. Shannon, F." 7.5t
Lucius McAdam, +" &c {" 1O.Ot
Claims examined and allowed on the
Contingent Fund as fellows, to-wit:
Geo. Erwin Konllel, expense, express,
and postage $34. II
N. Conner Jones, postage, express 2.9t
Harry K. Ward, postage 7.2t
A. A. Denney, Coal Oil, 2.3t
S. E. Speckmann, printed station
cry 3O.3(
"A list of 100 names were selected fol-
jury service.
Justices were appointed as follows,
| to-wit:
Precinct No. a, S. E. Squires and w.
H. Denney.
Precinct No. 2. C. B. Waldren and R.
ID. Nance.
Precinct No. 3. Henry Blanchat.
Marion McAdam was appointed con
stable for precinct No. 5.
STATE OF COLORADO,3 80
COUNTY OF BACA, 49,
l, Geo.
Erwin Konkel, County Clerk and Re
corder in and for the County and State
aforesaid, Go hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is true and cor
rect statement of the proceedings of
the Board of County Commissioners at
the regular quarterly session, April Sd
and 4th, inclusive.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, | have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my
official seal this fifth day of April, 1905.
| GEO. Erwin KoNKEL,
| [sEAL] County Clerk.
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Il have been subject to sciatic
rheumatism for years, "says e. H.
Waldron, Of Wilton junction,
Iowa. Joints were stiff and
gave me much pain and discom-
fort. My joints would crack
when Strengthened up. l used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
have been thoroughly cured.
Have not had pain or ache from
the old trouble for many months.
1t is certainly a most wonderful
liniment." For sale by DR.. r.
D. Homsher & Co.
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4BRRElZAA|!!!|!. 4RElZAAkS, e.! sy!nE !! y! y; J;
IoC- Al GOSSIP

E. Emerson left for Lamar
Tuesday.
Roy Denney is working for
Herring and Stinson;
Our school closes today with a
program this evening.
School in the Boston neighbor-
hood closed Tuesday of this week,
Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. VanOrs-
dol were in Villas yesterday.
Fred E; Smart was home from
Lamar this week for a visit.
w. NJ. Stewart came home
from his Blaine ranch today.
John Patterson carried the mail
to Villas and Stonington today.
d. Mise- and Herbert Homsher
went to Lamar this week leaving
Wednesday.
a l-pound boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. Bickford Tuesday
of last week.
Henry Blanchat was here Tues
day on business with the county
commissioners.
The commissioners adjourned
Tuesday. Their proceedings are
gwen elsewhere in this issue.
Sheriff Mcfarland and family
have moved to the old Tanner or
Smith place on the creek north
east Of town.
John. R. Stinson is quite busy
these days hustling to get grain
for their 100 head of work and
saddle horses.
The stinson round7-up could do
rothing during the rainy weather,
it being impossible to travel at
al c-l .i,= rrail-.a.
The Springfield herald., 1905-04-07

Best Cough Medicine for Children
When you buy a cough med
icine for small children you want
one in which you can place i'm
plicit confidence. You want one
that not only relieves but cures.
You want one that is unquestion-
ably harmless. You want one
that is pleasant to take. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy meets
all of these conditions. There is
nothing so good for the coughs
and colds incident to childhood.
For sale by DR.. R. D. Homsher
& Co.
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EstrayeA

Estrayed, horses and cattle,
branded -. Brand found on
left hip Of cattle and left should
err of horses. Parties knowing
OF same vii! please notify me by
nail at Konantz, Colorado, and
receive reward. A4I
MRS. JAMES H. GREATHoUsE
All diseases start in the bowels,
Keep them open or you will be
sick. CASCARhTS act like nat
ure. Keep liver and bowels active
without sickening gripping feel
ing. Six million people take and
recommend CASCARETS. Try
Il 1Oc box. All-tlrnggisis
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Blaine Vicinity,

April 5. 1905.
No mail at Blaine Saturday on
account of rain.
L. L. Knox was in the konantz
neighborhood recently.
Snow. rain, wind and sunshine
in this locality yesterday.
Bob Pierce and Lish House
went to Lamar o:lc dry last wsek,
The Springfield herald., 1905-04-07

Serious Stomach Trouble Cured.
| was troubled with distress
in my stomach, sour stomach and
vomiting spells, and. can truth
fully say that Chamberlain's s
Stomach and Liver Tablets cured
me. Mrs. I. V. Villa S,
Laingsburg, Mich. For sale by
Dr.. r. D. Homsher & Co.
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LOCAL TIME TABLE : 4 !
OF THE
1Lpmar, ,Colorado.)

dLam!ar, Col,olrado.)
IN Effect December 6, 1904.
EAST BorSp PAssENcERs
No. 2-12:05 II. IN. Stops at syra
cnse, Garden City and Points
East.
No. ,G-3:o2 n. N. Stops at Holly.
syracuse, Garden City and
Points Epst.
No. 's-la:15 P. R,. Stops at All
Points East.
West BouSp PAssENGERs
No. l-2s:35 &. m. Stops nj All
Points West to ta Junta AZ! and
Sop,h.
No. 5-Ilo q. m. La Jplnlta l ia and
Local Points West.
No. 7-5::23 a. m. La Junta and
Points West and South.
I.ocAl FREIonr TRAINS.
No. st--East Bound. ls:l5 p. m.
No. So West Bound, 1000 a. N
Noii California sxprc.s, Local passenger
Gosh Denver exi're-s. stops OIL anx at II.
Anin,as. Carrie. free chair car AMI Puli,nan.
Not is tho Mexico and California express
and makes Denver confessions.
No and Nj I 10th carry Tourist and rullmn,
tleepcrs. No7 connects ut La Junta for Pueblo
Colorado Springs and Denver.
Trnlr 81 r,,ns 10 Lu J,Intn and will accomo
date pas-chgerrY,'r Intermediate points.
Sosis through California express aid -on
meets d. La .Iunta wtha train from Denver
1arrieA pasrenEcrst hr'uyl :" Chicago without
change. has Pullman adj Tourist slcer-r~.
Nodis I'cnver express an.l runs through to
Chicneo without change. Carries free chair
car anil Pullman rlecpers.
No Sis local passenger and makes all stops cnr-
r,iig chair anil Pullman slecpc,s. Eunr
thruugh To Chicago without change If ears.
Inquiries solicited and pr"mpiis and cheerful.
ly answered. Descriptive literature, time tab
tes and Al folders free sy anpply'nsto
g. J. GARvIN, Agent,
Lamar, Colo.
The Springfield herald., 1905-04-07
O.. II.

Nothing Equal to Chamberlain S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.
"We have used Chamberlain's S
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy in our family for years, "
says Mrs. J. B. Cooke, of Neder-
lands, Texas. 1--WE have given
it to all of our children. We
used other medicines for the
same purpose, but have never
found any thing to equal Cham
aims. If you will use it as direct
ed it will always cure" For
sale by DIR. R. D. Homsher & Co.
The Springfield herald., 1905-04-07
Methodist Episcopal Church.
CIRCUIT APPOINTMENTS

Saturday, April LIST
Smart School House, 7:3O p. m.
Sunday, April I'd
Springfield, 11:00 q. m.
Villas, 2::30 p. m.
Sunday, April 9th
Blaine, 1920 a. IN.
Konantz, 800 p. m.
Sunday, April 10th
sStonington, 1l:00 a. m.
Boston, 2::3O p. m.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all to attend these preaching
services.
w. E. MORRIS, Pastor.
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Subscription Rates

Advertising Rates.
pisrLAy-6o cents pcr inch. per column. cnSh
month No preferred position given.
BUSINESS I.ocA,s-b cents II line ench insertion
f!sAL Poor SoT.ck!home,,esdS weeks 500
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:. I" . stone claim DO weeks)slo.
CONTEST Notice So @
All other legal printing subject to state rates
~ ccnA psr finch for ART iasei,ion, a cents for
each subrelieai ia.eitIon, counting " Tines
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g. J. GARvIN, Agent,
Lamar, Colo.
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Low Rates from Lamar via
the Santa Fe Route.

Boulder, Colo. May 18th, 1905.
One standered fare for round
trip. Date of sale May 4-12
final return limit May 18th.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

colored ostrich plume. 1t starts at the
back and continues around the crown
At the left side the plume curlS over
the brim and hangs down toward the
back.
Burnt lilacs adorn one smart hat,
and roses crushed and faded are to be
seen on all the millinery Of the mo-
ment.
Picture hats in smaller shapes will
reign side by side with the tiny mod
els Paris has whimsically insisted upon
all the worl wearing
Linen hats are exquisite and are stun
ming when made Of eyeIet or anglaise
embroidery. They launder we'll and
may be always kept fresh and attrac-
tive
The spring hats are simply trimmed
and depend for their style entirely
upon shape and coloring.
The smart little toque illustrated is
called the polo" 1t is carried out in
rose erin, the braid forming in row >
the deep unturned brim. Directly in
front of the toque are an aigret and a
panache Of shaded ostrich feathers.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

work it was recently rcorganiZed and
definite duties We're assigned each men,
Der, The weight Of the responsibility
will fall on the executive committee.
composed of three men-Theolore T.
Shonts, chairman Of the commission
and head Of the first executive depart
ment: MI. MaSOon, who Is governor OF
the canal zone and head Of the second
executive department. and John T..
Wallace. chief engineer and head Of
the third executive department. Other
duties are assigned to the four remain
ing members Of the commission, but
the three commissioners named must
according to the instructions Of the
president, hold regular meetings at
Panama twice a week and carry on the
work Of their respective departments
in conformity to regulations which def
nitely define their spheres of action. To
Judge Magoon was assigned the task
Of administering and enforcing the law
in what Is known as the canal zone
Judge Magoon's experience is held
to qualify him in an especial manner
for his difficult and important duties
He was born on n farm in Minnesota
in 1861, and after he had grown up, as
farmers boys often do, amid various
hardships, he worked bis way through
the University Of Nebraska and took
up the practice Of law. 1t CHANGED that
his legal researches took the direction
Of methods Of government under mill
tary occupation, and he published a
work on this subject. He became legal
adviser to the bureau Of insular affairs
when that bureau was created and in
1904 was appointed general counsel of
the isthmian canal commission. He
has now been promoted to membership
in the commission. with the RESPONSE
bilfties pertaining to administering the
government Of the canal zone
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

They are mostly u>ri for motoring
BatSte all overs are embroidered in
ecru to match pOngre.
A lingerie froc,s tili, >f;'~on is not al
ways on" that will Wit the tub
The accordion plated blouse is one of
the seasons assured styles. The sleeves
are also plated in the same fashion.
Jeweled |ocketS eX4uisitely carved,
Worn about the neck suspended from
long chain. are a fad
\ pretty new French slipper has q
design of embroidery and beads run
ming all around it,
Shaded leather belts and stocks fas-
tened with hammered copper buckles
are new
The attractive hat seen in the cut is
Of gray chip simply trimmed with sew
eral shades of gray blue velvet about
the crown. Where the hat folds and
tits at the side it Is filled in with
sprays of forgctmenots.
JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23
SECRETARY HAY.
Noted Diplomat IL Modest and Has
Keen Sense of Humor.

Noted Diplomat IL Modest and Has
Keen Sense of Humor.
Much speculation has been INDUCED
in recently as to whether the public ca
reer Of John Hay is near its close. His
hasty departure for Europe and his
sudden illness at the pier us the steam.
er was about to sail. combined with
other signs Of breakdown which the
secretary Of state has manifested. have
led his friends to fear that he may new
er again resume his duties us head Of
President Roosevelt's cabinet. 1t is re-
ported that his health has improved
size" lis arrival in Europe. and the
opinion is EXPRESSED that if the inn
Pc; c:t!rnt continues he will retain his
post; II ! ;,!- on ,ugh at least to partici-
pA.~ IL tie settlement Of important
g. =; -" lilrly to arise in connection
VI 4 III" p;:ct negotiations Of the flu
tC!r' b>tV;ten Russia and Japan. The
belief prevails. however, that in view
Of Lis uncertain health Mr. Hay will
not Undertake to serve at the head Of
tic state department Until the q ,se Of
Mr.. Roosevelt's term. He is sixty-siX
years Of age, and domestic affliction
and the strain Of his duties have told
upon him.
1t is sometimes said that all truly
great men are modest. Mr.. Hay once
eviEced his moIesty when in referring
to his birth and early environment he
said: II was born in Indiana: I grew
UP in Illinois: was educated in Rhode
Island, and there is no blame to that
scholarly community that | know so lit
tie
At cabinet meeting shortly after
the birth Of the republic of Panama
the cabinet members were chatting Sec
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23
BEIGE WOLFE DRESS.

| dress world All over embroidery is
used for this purpose and sheer tuck
ed materia' with entire deux of lace is
quite as smart. The tucker is uset
as small yoke to give the fashion
able touch Of white about the face or
fills in the V front formed by the sur
pliced waist effect.
Another quaint conceit of the sum-
mer will be the matching Of promi-
nent color in a Powered dress de-
sign to be carried out in girdle, shoes
and stockings. This touch gives an in
dividuality to gown.
Some Of the charming spring models
Paris has sent over are trimmed with
fiat crystal buttons.
French ribbon embroidery is occa-
sionally to be found on the elaborate
spring frock, but braid, lace and orr
entail embroidery are the trimmings
most used.
The dress in the cut is suitable for
a girl of ten. 1t is developed in fancy
dotted beige voile. The full gathered
skirt has two puffings of beige chiffon
taffeta. A putting of this silk outlines
the shirred yoke. which extends sur
plice fashion down the front Of the
bloused waist. The girdle and pompa-
dour bows forming the bodice trim
ming are of almond green velvet. The
sleeves are formed of two puffs above
deep CUT. JCDIC CIIOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23
Keen Ahead of the Moth

This is the time of year our dread
enemy the moth makes it's appearance
and prepares for future devastation Of
our household goods. At intervals,
more frequent than rare, alas. from
April to September, we see the pest fly
ing about. and we search helplessly for
infallible remedy There are, however.
TWO strict rules to remember. Han.
the clothes, furs, etc, in the open air.
II possible in the sunlight, and when
well beaten and thoroughly aired fold
and wrap them in the thckest brown
paper. This must be large enough to
fold well over, and the parcels must
be pasted down securely to exclude the
light. In country districts this simple
precaution has succeeded remarkably
well and Is worth q trial.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

that other noted chess players have
lost their mental balance as result of
too close application to the game. Will
liam Steinitz, who was champion Of
the world for twenty-f years, died
In an asylum, and another famous
player, Paul Morphy, champion of
America In his day, was afflicted with
insanity. In Mr.. Pillsbury's case
temporary mental alteration resulted
operation at hospital in Philadelphia,
where he was under treatment When
left alone for moment he tried to
jump out of window, but was pre-
vented from doing so by attendants.
The chess champion is thirty-two
years Of age and is a native of Boston
He early evinced a strong taste for
mathematics and on taking up chess
as a boy of sixteen soon developed
great liking for it. In 1892 he Won his
first important match. defeating John
F. Barry, champion of New England
He won the Hastings tournament and
the worlds championship in 1895. 1t
was the strain caused by blindfold con-
tests which affected Morphy's mental
faculties, and such tests of endurance
combined with excessive smoking are
said to have broken down Pillsbury's
nervous system. He has devoted much
attention to blindfold chess and often
played twenty eight games Of this
character simultaneously, 1t is sail.
Paul Morphy was credited with only
eight.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23
CHIC LITTLE STRAW HAT.

affording a becoming width to the
front. 1t is dressy in appearance and
q suitable accompaniment to the smart
tailor made costume
For small girls there is-intermediate
between the summer "fop," which
promises to he more alluring than
ever-quite feeling for fascinating
CONNECTIONS somewhat of the bonnet
order. For example, tuscan model
in sunburnt straw is wreathed with
roses and raised off the face by means
of bandeau that is softly ruff1ed with
pink chiffon. Another, in dead white
chip, has the center front Of linen
dented downward, Marie Stuart wise,
and the sides caught backward like the
flap Of cap to the crown.
AMY VARNUM.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

and white lilacS being enScOnced be-
tween the two brims. The brim is pref
tily lined with frill upon frill of ivory
valenciennes lace, while the back is lit
orally smothered in loops of light green
ribbon velvet
Simpler in motive and Of fashionably
moderate proportion is the chapeau of
the second cut, cerise fancy straw,
the low crown walled round by loops
very lightly and artistically trailed
with rose rendrils. A quite incense
quent, impairment little bow is perch
ed at the right side, and the smart for
ward tilt accounted for by one of those
high cache-peignes Of dead roses.
Woman in the first flight of millinery
fashion this season comes very close to
the uncovered hair" The newest and
best accepted millinery leaves almost
as much Of the hair exposed as if with
out a hat at all. 1t calls for the most
perfect hardressing and the most
abundant lOcks-whether art or nature
is immaterial-in view Of the fact that
Luc SOlA ulc " III very Ill EVIL
dence. The hatpins and hairpins are
matters Of moment. The former are
large and works of art, chiefly big ba-
rogue pearls or uncut amethysts or en-
eralds, while clear tortoise shell or dull
gold looped pins catch up the hair in
seemingly careless waves. Between
this eminentIy feminine couture and
the severe linen collar, which is the
mode with the newest shirts. there is
all the piquancy Of contrast
Generally acceptable and popular in
style is the pretty pointed toque Of
fancy straw plait, trimmed with soft
satin ribbon and velvet, loops Of the
latter held by all ornamental buckle,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

Richard. Mansfield would on Saturday
evening. JAN %, present the entire
tragedy of King Richard Ill.," the
first curtain to rise at 7:45 o'clock and
the last one to descend at approximate
~ - O'Clock next morning.
Some years ago Mr.. Mansfield hired
private secretary, but was compelled
to discharge him because he could not
spell and was otherwise rather lame III
the matter of education When the
young man had received the notice Of
his dismissal he went to the actor and
asked for an explanation. THE fact
Is" he was told, that your education
is too meager for the requirements of
the position" Greatly offended. the
ex-secretary exclaimed, "Why. sir, my
parents spent $1,000. on my education!"
Then. my boy" said the actor. Il
would advise them to institute proceed
ings for the recovery of the money.
They were swindled."
Edgar Selwin, who is supporting Will
liam Gillette in sherlock Holmes" re-
lates an amusing conversation between
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

rotary Hay about the revolution and
the charge that the state department
had fomented it in order to secure the
canal concession.
II used to hear a story" said Secre-
tary Hay. "about Uncle Dick Oglesby.
who inspected Joliet state prison once
when he was governor. He came to a
cell in which q hideously ugly man was
confined. The man was so Ill favored
that the governor stopped to ask about
him. What's he in for?' he asked.
He forced a young woman to elope
with him ut the point of a pistol the
ketDer replied.
"'Well,' said Oglesby. 4 guess I'll
pardon him.
Pardon him" protested the warden.
Why, governor the proof against him
is absolute
81 know said the governor, but he
couldn't get her to marry him in any
other way
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

"What did you bring into this country
with you?"
'My Clothes" retorted the Irishman.
''And that's more than you did"'
Vim Murphy, vino t.; touring in the
west, usually avoids long engagements
In New York because, as he says. a
New York engagement means too much
monetary hazard and nervous anxiety.
He declares he is content to rest his
fame upon the Endorsement Of the the
alter goers of other cities where there is
not such q surfe;t of amusements as in
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23
MODES IN EVENING DRESSES

White Spotted Tulle the Rage For
Young Girls Dancing Frocks.
White spotted tulle Is the rage for
young girls evening frocks, and moth
ing is more suitable to the freshness of
youth than this MATERIAL But it must
be made over a vaporous skirt to give
it snowy effect. The most success
full of these spotted tulle dresses have
first an unGerskirt of taffeta covered
with a second skirt of mousseline and
then the tulle On the bottom of tn,
skirt is a wide Louis XVI. plating
with a narrow ruchng on each side
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23
THE EASTER HATS.
MILLINERY FULLY EXPLOITED For
THE SEASON.

Catchy Cnprices From Paris - All
Tilt-The Hair Very Much In Evil
dencc-PCfnted Toques.
Paris is at her very latest in the
shape of large plateau or low crown
straw hats set at an acute forward an
gle on Il mountainous plateau of flow
erS or velvet loops. while for the AN 'r1l-
ment of the crown three slli,.r! or as
sorted ostrich feathers ~ :!I almost
upl';:s,t from near the ct,.l"! of the
cI'::'<:. This is quite tie most advanced
NJ ,ri i tire hour.
tic rl.".lnely bee 'lliNG lr@;!orn
),l; g.! Of TIE first cut is fni,,r'l over
lik" al: u.ltlttte, a wealth Of NATIVE
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-04-23

- . Oh, 1IheUILpISI-
~ well; but, then, I was disappointed
"In what way?"
"Why, Richard only had two eyes,"
'Well, wasn't that rightT'
"Oh, no; the programme read Rich
ard three eyes"
It appeared that the child had been
studying the Roman letters and was
led to believe, according 10 her tsach-
~ that Richard had "three eyes"