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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Annual Parish Tleeting.

On last week Tuesday evening the an.
nual parish meeting and supper of the
Church OF the Messiah was held and very
largely attended. These officers were
elected:
Moderator, Walter E. Kellogg.
Clerk, Adna D. True.
Treasurer, Frank L. Rice.
Collector, Harry A. Chesley.
Trustees, Louis S. Morris, Dr.. c. NJ.
Richmond, Winfield S. Hastings. The
following committee were elected to ar.
range for the state convention to be held
here in August: DR.. c. M. Richmond,
George b. Felch and Miss Laura A. len
ness.
The treasurer reported all bills paid
and the church in a very encouraging
condition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

The musical part of the morning SER
vice, Sunday, will be as follows:
Choral Professional, "Christ is Risen"
TIE Deum. Goss
Introit, The Good Shepherd"
Choral Communion with Benedictus and
Agnus Del, Tours in c
At 6.45 p. m. there will be a short
organ recital:
a. Prelude, Mendessohn
b. Cujus Amman, Rossinis Stabat Mater
C. Pilgrims Song of Hope, Batiste
At 7 p. M:
Choral Professional, "Christ is Risen"
Solo, II Know That My Redeemer 1iv-
eth" Handel's Messiah
Resurrection Chorus, "Since By Man Came
Death" Handels Me- siah
Saxophone Solo, Selected
Vocal Solo, 20 Israel"
Organ Solo, Military March. Mendelssohn
Anthem, They Have Taken Away My
Lord" Stainer
Orchestral March, From 1.-THE Prophets"
The orchestral music will be furnished
by the Philharmonic Quartet; John H.
Moore will be the saxophone soloist ;
Miss Tia Niles Of Morrisville will sing at
both services, and Mrs c. T. Ranlet will
sing at the evening service.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
An Excellent Position.

Hugh Borland has been recently an
pointed superintendent OF construction
l1 I I I'M erection OF new power plant at
Inc United States Military Academy at
West Point, N: Y. This plant when fin.
ished will furnish heat, light and power
10 large number OF new buildings that
are to be erected there. He will also sun.
eiintend the installation of the engines.
boilers, electrical machinery, and the heat.
ing and electrical transmission system
Mr. borland is agraduate from st. Johns.
pulE academy. class OF 1891, and from
ene Mass Institute of Technology, class
OF 1897 For the past six years be has
oeen employed on special civil engineer
ing and architectural work in the United
states Navy Yard. Boston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Swiss Funeral Customs.

The funeral customs among some OF
the Swiss are most peculiar. AT the
death of a person the family inserts a
formal black edged announcement in
the papers asking for sympathy and
stating that "the mourning urn" will
he exhibited certain hours on special
day. In front of the house where the
person died there is placed a little
black table, covered with black cloth,
on which stands black jar. Into this
the friends and acquaintance OF the
family drop little black margined Wis
iting cards, sometimes with a few
words of sympathy on them. The urn
is put out on the table on the day Oh
the funeral. No one except men ever
goes to the churchyard, and they gen.
orally follow the hearse on foot, though
sometimes carriages are used. The
horses that draw the hearse have long
black cloaks on, with places cut out
for them to see through.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Gov. Bell to Speak Here.

Gov. c. J. Bell will address a meeting
at 6. A. R. Hall, Friday evening, under
the auspices of the Sons of Veterans.
when he will speak on his personal army
experiences. When II years old he enlist
ed in the 18th Vermont Volunteers, and
afterwards re.enlisted in the LIST Yer.
mont cavalry, being wounded near the
close OF the war.
An invitation is extended to members
OF the G. A. R., and w. r. c., with their
families, to attend this meeting. Refresh.
ments will be served by the W. R. c., and
a program OF entertainment is being
prepared.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

Do you possess well formed and
evenly balanced features? This is the
rule; judge for yourself: The height of
YOUR forehead, from your hair to the
line of your brow, should be the same
as the length Of your nose, and both
should be commensurate with the
depth from the base of your nose to
the extremity of your chin, so making
three equal divisions. Have you an ex-
cess or deficiency of brain power?
This question you may answer to your
own satisfaction by contrasting the
bulk of your head visible above or be-
low line drawn horizontally through
the center of each eye and which nor
mally divides the head into two equal
parts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
The Light Fantastic.

Miss Brooks class of young people
gave dancing party at Pythian Hall,
Thursday evening to which the parents
and friends were invited and the little
folks accredited themselves very hand.
somely and showed considerable pro-
hciency IN the art. Music Was furnished
by Madame Brooks orchestra and Mrs.
Pettlgrew and Mrs. Sargent presided at
the punch bowl. The older ones par.
tlcIpated in the dancing and the evening
passed of very pleasantly. Some of Miss
Brock s pupils were absent, owing to the
prevalence Of the measles, which necessi.
tated the omission OF some OF the fancy
dances, but the affair as a whole was
very enjoyable to young and old
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
At Paddock Village.

Miss Lizzie Bragg of Westboro, Mass
is the guest OF Miss Bertha Bragg.
Mrs. Loren Shores has returned from a
visit to her son at Montpelier.
Morris Goodwin of Montpelier is visit.
ing at F. F. Carrick's and helping him
in his sugar place.
Mrs. John Poole, who fell and hurt
herself about week ago, is greatly i'm
proved.
II. M. Laird received quite an injury
to his eye few days ago by being
hit with a piece of stone, but is able to
be at work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Masonic Election.

At the annual communication Of Pas.
sumpsic Lodge, No. q, F. & A. NJ,
Thursday evening the following named
gentlemen were elected to the various
Offices of the lodge and duly installed
into Office:
W. NJ, David r. Cole.
S. W., Arthur 6 Sprague.
J.. w, Clarence E Morse.
Treas, Chas. A. Calderwood.
Sec, Delos M. Bacon.
S. D., Reverdy A. Cramer.
J. D., Bert W. Livingstone.
Chaplain, Reuben G. Cheney.
Marshall, Edwin S Spencer.
S. S., Fred H. Dolof.
!. S., Elmer E. Carr.
Organist, Robert P. Clark.
Tyler, William H. Ward.
Finance Committee, Harry A. Bartlett,
Gilbert E. Woods, Harry H. Carr.
Grievance Committee, Lyman P. Har
riman, Palmer E. Paine, George F..
Cheney.
The Lodge is in a very prosperous con.
dition and now numbers 341 members.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

Dismal stories used to be told of
Lady Hester Stanhope's portentous
power of talk ~ said her hapless
doctor, have sat listening for eight,
ten-nay, twelve or thirteen-hours at
a timer' Mr.. Way remained from 3
o'clock one afternoon till dawn next
morning tete-a-tete with her, and Lady
Hester once kept Mr. N. so long in dis
course that he tainted away. No Won
der Mr. n. soon expressed wish to
return to Europe. -London Standard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
East St. J0hnsbury.

The funeral of Mrs. Oscar r. Wallace
was held from her late home last Wed
nesday. Many of her neighbors and
friends were present from Waterford
which was formerly her home. Beautiful
floral offerings were contributed bv the
Ladies Society, and Christian Endeavor
Society, and also by the family and
friends. The interment was in Grove
Cemetery.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Grant are
spending few days with friends in Berk.
shire.
The village school commenced Monday
with Miss Lula Lewis OF St. Johnsbury
teacher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
At SummerViIIe.

Wednesday, April 4, the Don't Worry
Club" met with Mrs. William Dean.
Exercises opened with music and useful
suggestions on household affairs fol-
lowed. The history of St. Johnsbury
continued. Although st. Johnsbury is
not considered of historical Importance
we lind much of interest from various
authorities. Very interesting and help.
full readings were given along the don't
worry" line. We quote the following:
THE purest joy
Most near to Heaven--far from earth alloy,
is bidding cloud give way to sun and shine !;
And twill be well
!, on that day of days the angels tell
vi me- she did her best for one of thine"
The meeting closed with music.
John circuit moves his emily this week
TO the tenement recently vacated by o. S.
Cogswell, No. 35 Portland street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Railroad Hearing at Newport.

The hearing in the case of B. W. Brain
ard, the freight brakeman who was
struck In our railroad yard, and killed,
March 2, was completed before the board
OF OF railroad commissioners at Newport,
friday Young & Young appeared for
tne Boston & Maine railroad, 81. F. Ora
nam and F. E, Miles for the Brainard es-
tate, and States Attorney Guy w. Hill
represented the state. The hearing wes
ned at Newport to accommodate wit
nesses.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Wedding Anniversary.

The hospitable home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Follensby was the scene of
merry company Saturday evening when
about 100 OF their many friends were
invited to party. 1t was quietly
passed around that the day was the
10Th anniversary OF their wedding and
they were the recipients OF hearty con.
CALCULATIONS as well as some valuable
gifts in silver and cut glass from their
friends both here and in Sherbrooke. The
house was prettily decorated with
flowers and music was furnished during
the evening by Young's Orchestra. Mr.,
and Mrs. Follensby were assisted in receiv.
ing by their daughter, Maude E., and their
sou, Bailey F., while these friends from
Sherbrooke were also special guests Of
the occasion: Mr.. and A. G. Tomas
Mrs. James Davidson and Mrs. T. l..
Tuck. The guests were received at the
door by Miss Edith L. Stone and Master
Clinton +. Cary and Miss Dorothea
Clark assisted upstairs, while Miss
Alice Kicker had charge of the guest book
ana Miss Margaret Clark presided at
the punch bowl. Delicious refreshments
were served in the dining room where
Mrs. John c, Clark and Mrs. Carl r.
Turner presided, the walters being
Raymond A. Pearl, Warren L. Peck
George A. Bailey and w. Edmund
Blodgett. 1t was one of the pleasantest
social gatherings held this season and al
entered heartily into the joyous spirit O
the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Follensby were married
at Sherbrooke, April Z, 1881, coming tC
Concord where Mr.. Follensby was en-
gagged in the lumber business. About q
years ago they came to St. Iohnsbur,
where they have since resided and wher,
Mr.. Follensby has been successful,
engaged in the same business. He wa,
or i've years one of the town seiectmen
serving two years as chairman of III,
board. and is now one of the villag,
trustees. Mrs Follensby is active in til,
Woman's Club and the w. c. T. u, AMI
their home has been the scene OF man,
delightful social functions.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

The following music will be rendered
by double quartet at the morning ser
vice:
Voluntary, 20 Had 1 Jubal's Lyre," Handel
(for flute and organD
Doxology, Awake Thou That Sleepest"
Maker
Christ Our Passover" Schilling
Response, 20 Holy Calm" Burnett
Hymn, Lift Your Glad Voices"
Festival, TIE Deum in E fiat, Buck
Hymn, Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies"
Organ Postlude.
In the evening in connection with the
Sunday School concert the same choir
will sing the following anthems:
The hoir Angelic, Hanscom
. Day OF Love Eternal, Bartlett
Wake, Ye Ransomed, Spence
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Easter Services.
How the St. Johnsbury Churches Will
Celebrate this Holy Day,


Celebrate this Holy Day,
The slvery slopes of Olivet
Were STEPPED in mystic gloom,
Save where the morning star, unset,
Hung DER the garden tomb
When to the angels watching there
Across the shadows dim,
Came thrilling through the hallowed air
That earliest Easter hvmn,
1.-THE Lord is risen!"
Easter Sunday will be observed by the
churches with special music with pro-
grams as given below:
Grace Methodist Church.
The following musical program has
been arranged tor the morning service
Easter Sunday:
Voluntary, Nocturne, Op. 81, No. /,
Chopin
Piano, Violin and organ
Anthem, "Hosannah in the Highest" DOW
Ma ale Quartet
Solo, aye Bells of Easter Day." Dresser
violin Obligato.)
Mrs. Don c. Stiles.
Anthem. Tomb. thou shalt not keep him
Longer" NJ. Vogrich
Male Quartet
Solo, Life oyer Death Is King" a. r. Loud
w. B. Atwood.
Postlude, Hallelujah Chorus, Handel
In the evening Sunday school concert
will be given, beginning at Z o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

isn't it ridiculous of these scientists
to say kissing is dangerous" scornful-
ly remarked the pretty young man.
why, of course, it's dangerous" re-
piled the grabbed old bachelor.
What disease could it possibly lead
to if We
"Matrimony."-Ph Philadelphia Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

Mamma-Now, look here, Tommy,
didn't | give you a penny yesterday
to be good? Tommy-Yes, ma, and I'm
trying to be as bad as l can today just
to let you see that you got good pen
nyWorth yesterday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

A rich heiress once said complacent-
ly to very beautiful but poor girl, 81
had five offers of marriage last week"
You are more fortunate than L."
said the pretty girl; ~ only got dec.
larations of love-"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

In a refuge for the aged in Madrid
th'Ie is now a woman who has claims
to beng the oldest OF her sex in the
world. She is an Andalusian and was
porn IN Grenada in 1881. She has lived
IN Madrid for 1903 years and has been
the mother ot2l children, all of whom
are dead, though most OF them lived to a
iait'y old age. Her skin has a healthy
appearance, there is color in the cheeks
and her eye is still clear and bright. The
surgeon in charge of the home thinks
she may still live considerable time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
RECENT DEATHS.
CONTINUED from First Page.]

A quartette from the North church choir
rendered Whittier's hymn, with silence
only as their benedictiou" and "The
King of love my Sbeperd is" The
bearers were George H. Cross, Robert
Mackinnon, Charles P. Carpenter and
c. c. Bingham.
"If should die. and leave you here awhile,
Be not like Others sore undone, who keep
Long vigils on the silent dust, and weep;
For my sake turn again to life. and SMILE
Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do
Something to comfort weaker hearts than
thine.
Complete these dear unfinished tasks of
mine,
And l, perchance, may therein comfort you,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
To the Crack of Doom.

The Colonel fancy your wife lost
her temper today. Smith-Not bit Of
it. She has an inexhaustible supply
illustrated Bits.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

Several OF the elm trees in IjncoIn,S
Inn Gardens, London, which are reputed
70 be over 300 years old, have been con.
oemned as unsafe, and one has already
been cut down, 'N'oS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

Howell-What is your wife's trouble?
Powell-Cataract. She wants me to
take her to Niagara falls.-New York
Press
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
~. Aloysius Church.
Free Bap,ist Church .

The Easter morning service will include
the two anthems:
The Lord is my Strength" Shipper
dalleluJah Christ is Risen" Perkins
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
South Church

The choir music at the South church
will include at the morning service:
Awake up My Glory" Barnby
Grant We Beseech Thee" Parker
victory" Shelley
'Sevenfotd Amen" Stainer
Vesper service at o'clock.
Come See the Place Where Jesus Lay"
Parker
% Day OF Love Eternal" Bartlett
They Have Taken Away Ny Lord"
Stainer
Lift Your Glad Voices" Bracket
Chorus choir at both services.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11

North Church.
At the North church the following
music will be given
MORNING.
Organ prelude, Candique L'Amour, Listz
Piano and organ.
Miss Warden at the piano.
Organ postlude, Hallelujah Chorus, Handel
The choir will render at the morning
service Charles F. Manney's Easter
cantata, THE Resurrection.
EVENING.
Organ prelude, Marche Religieuse, Adam
Organ postlude, Tocata. Bach
At the evening service the Sunday
school will give an Easter concert con.
sisting OF music and Rotations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Douglas.

News comes to us OF the death of the
wife of former pastor of the Railroad
street Baptist church, Mrs. H. NJ. Doug
las, at West Haven, and the many friends
Of Rev. Mr.. Douglas and family here,
will extend their sincere sympathy.
Martha Root was born Feb. Is,
1S41, in Pulaski, N. Y, died March IA,
in West Haven. She was converted
at fourteen, and educated in the Pulaski
Academy and Oswego Normal School.
She was teacher for several years. and
married Rev. II. M. Douglas in 1869.
She resided in Champlain, ILL.,, Harpers-
vile and Middle Falls, N. Y. and in Put
ney, st. Johnsbury, and West Haven.
She was lady Of fine culture, and very
faithful active Christian. Her faith in
Christ, and love of Him and His cause
was beautiful to behold, as indeed was
her relation to the church and COM
munity. She had so endeared herself to
the people that at the funeral the whole
community seemed to feel her death as
the loss of personal friend. Many
brought flowers and other tokens of love
and affection, and there were expressions
OF sorrow on all sides. The funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Thomas
Gull, of Cambridge, N. Y, and Rev. A.
E. Foote, of Fair Haven, assisted by
neighboring pastors. Mr.. Douglas and
his two daughters have the sympathy of
all who know them"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1906-04-11
Mears.

The friends and relatives in this vicinity
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mears, were
shocked to receive the news Sunday OF
the death of Mrs. Mears on Saturday
evening. Mr.. Mears has for the past
few months been head clerk at the
Avenue House, and Mrs. Mears has also
made her home there. She went to Bos-
ton, Thursday, for surgical operation,
from which she was not able to recover.
She was SO years of age, and leaves
besides her husband, one son. Glenn, of
Barton, their former home. The remains
were taken to Morrisville, where the
funeral was held yesterday. She was
greatly respected and much beloved by
those who knew her.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-12-05
Is Income Tax constitutional?


main purpose of raising revenue, an
income tax stands on an entirely differ
ent footing from an Inheritance tax, be-
cause 1t involves question of the per-
petuation of fortunes swollen to an I'M
healthy size. The question is in its
81 9ens 85 the pTaper aa'I th
law now stands it is undoubtedly diff
cult to devise national income tax
whether it is absolutely impossible is an
other question; and if possible it is most
certainly desirable. The first purely in
come tax law was past by the congress
in 1861. but the most important law deal
ing with the subject was that of 1884
This the court held to be unconstitu-
tional.
. :.Fhe question is undoubtedly very in
tricate. delicate, and troublesome. The
decision of the court was only reached
by one majority. 1t is the law of the
land, and. of course, is excepted such
and Loyalty obeyed by all good citizens
Nevertheless. the hesitation evidently
felt by the court as whole in ccy5ing
to a conclusion, when considered to-
gether with the previous DECISIONS on
the subject. may perhaps indicate the
possibility of devising constitutional
income-tax law which shall su3stan-
tally accomplish the results aimed
stitution is so great that only real ne
cessity can justify a resort thereto.
Every effort should be made in dealing
with this subject as with the subject
of the proper control by the national
government over the use of corporate
wealth interstate business. 10 devise
legislation which without such action
shall attain the desired end: but il this
fails there will ultimately be no al
tentative to a constitutional amend
ment-"
He makes a strong plea for technical
and industrial education for the masses.
and while the federal government can Go
but little in this line.s he asks that
schools of this character be established
in the District of Columbia as an ex-
ample to the various states
Agricultural Interests.
He appeals for every encoura cement
that the congress can give to the agri-
cultural interests of the country He
points to the good that Is being done by
the various forms of grange organiza-
tons. and says:
Improvement of the farmers condition.
$ He must have the chance to be educated
In the widest possible sense-in me sense
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-12-05
The Army and Navy.

The message closes with a pea for
the maintenance of the navy at its pres
ent standard. to do which he says would
mean the building of one battleship each
Year. OF the present efficiency of the
army and navy he says:
THE readiness ana efficiency of both the
army and navy in dealing with the re-
cent sudden crisis In Cuba illustrates
readiness and efficiency would have been
very much less had it not been for the
existence of the. general staff in the army
and the general board in the navy; both
are essential to the proper deyelopne n
and use of our military forces afoaf arsIs
Cuba were handled fawlessIy 1t was
the swiftest mobilization and dispatch OF
troops over sea ever accomplished by
our government. The expedition landed
mediate service. several of its organfza-
tons hardly remaining in Havana over
ments and going to their several posts
1t was fine demonstration OF the yalor
and efficiency of the general stan. Sim
general board that the navy was abie
at the outset to meet the Cuban crisis
ship appearing on the shortest Notice 81
any threatened point. while the marine
corps in particular performed indspens-
colleges are of incalculable value to the
two services, and they cooperate with
constantly increasing efficiency and i'm
The congress has most wisely provided
for a national board for the promotion
of rife practise. Excellent results have
already come from this law. but ii does
not go far enough. Our regular army
is SO small that in any great war We
should have to trust mainly to WI
unteers; and in such event these voIs,n-
teers should already know how to shoot.
and ability to take care OF f1iy5soS< ~
the open. his efficiency on the line ~
battle is almost directly proportionafe -
establish shooting galleries in an ~
large public and military schools eho,<1S
maintain nasionai target ranges II, a e.
every way encourage the form a{10n ~
rife clubs thruont all parts OF M is,- g
:. Inc mite rspunAc Of Switzerland o1f@<<
c :sf15 With building up an &i7|c;S;''
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1906-12-05

the direction Of granting large nsHe-
ure of self-gcvernment"
American citizenship should be con
ferred on the citizens of Porto Rico
The harbor of San Juan in Porto Rico
should be dredsed and improved The
expenses of the federal court of Porto
Rico should be met from the federal
treasury The administration OF the at
fairs of Porto Rico. together with those
of the Philippines, Hawaii and our otner
insular possessions. should all be direct
ed under one executive department.. oy
preference the department of state or the
department of war