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St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
Parish Executive Com
mittGc

Cov,nRton, La. Ang. 22. 1906
The Parish EXECUTIVE Committee was
callel topethee ut I2 O'Clock n M. TO-
day. prssitacrt J. ]. Cns..chs presiding.
The following members answered roll
call: Z. E. Brcw.ter. (provy !. h. Onl-
l,bsr) First, Ward; Juo. II. Ystes, Sec-
ond " srd: 4. A. Frederick, Third Ward;
+. f. Brewster, proxy for l.. P1ieto,
Fourth Ward; Warren Thomas. proxy
for Nm Parker, Fifth Ward; sam Tally.
sixth Wart; }. J. lmsschs, Sesensh
Wxrd;J H. Murphy. proxy Al. Pl.l che,
Eighth ward; E. J. .Psr,iDloux. ninth
Ward. -,
Mr.. Joseph B, Lancaster ant Mr. y.
p. Funx~ll representing Judge G"o. 4.
Fsvrots interests. partiriFased 10 the
proceedings.
Under m .r,icable . a.reemen. l,etvrn
representatives Of both sides. the & How.
Con. missj0no's sn't Clerks were seseetsd
10 art At the primary u DO hela on eet'-
ten,bet 6.
First WaTd-JoLn Haas. Aothony
Koepp. Frank lardohe. I aomini Ssiora<f"
Eugene Nu2uiei. John Dendinges,
CLERKS.
Second W~rd-W. II. Yates. ]. u.
Burns, Ole sharp, Com missioners; I.
n. Gal vay, Eddie Rlsckwell. c,erks.
Thirn WA1.i-A. 6sucOnIrsy. Is. i.
! Lob3ell. w. j. Warren. Con.r1i.sione
| w. II. Kenszel. Jsr Etchingsr, Clerks.
Fonrth WArd-Geo. ". smith, J. n
| Miller, N. "lnsnitI, commissioners; Ef'
ne.t larmichae!. E !. Smith: Clerks.
Fifth Ward J. d. Thomas. Loni'
| lGranthau,. Matter Pierce. Cont jSsit,n.
ers; Ezbon Cooper, w. W. Fallr,,
Clerks.
sixth Ward-H. g. Parker, Dave Ev'
an+ Eugene Moan, Commissioners
Seventh Ward- Jr,lea Todd. II. Gni-
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
1Nf fnn of INE v|oRln

OF trouble that robbed E. II. Wolfe. of
Rear Grove, Ia, Of oil usefulness, cAne
when he began taking Electric Ritt.fs.
He writes: 1.-Two years ago kidney
trouble causel me great .nff -riEg, which
I woul.l never have survived bad / not
AIKEN Electric Bttters. They also cuse.t
ME Of General Deb lity." Hnre Cure FOR
all stomach. Liver aud Kidney oom.
plsin,, Blood Disessea, Hes.:acte. Dizxi-
ness OF bodily decliue Price s., cents.
Guaranteed iy J. j.. Watkins, City
DsnR Sore, and Jos. i. CIsverie. Drug
gist.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
NOTICE

Do not forget the entertainment ct
the Pavilian on Tuesday. Sept. 4, and
Wednesday, Sept. 5, Mt p. N each
evening . different program.
The Atractions are Miss 1harp, Of
New Orleans, and select musical mum.
bers, rendered by both local and out
side talent. This entertainment IL given
under the auspices OF the ladies Of the
Presbyterian Church.
Admission % cents.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
4 MYSTERY SOLVED.

"How 10 ke.p of Periodic ATTACKS Of
b,llionxness and lalituxl constipation
vas mystery that Or. Kings New Lite
Pills solved for me-" writes John N.
Pleasant, OF Magnolia. Ind. The only
pills that are qua santeed to give pr 'ect
satisfaction to everybody, or NOW >"
funded. Only Is cents at J. L. Wa l:',s
City Drug Store and Jos. Il. Clavsr's,
Druggist.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our gratitude to
the kind people of Covington for the
noble and heroic work on our behalf
on the night of the Are, when they
worked ~ nobly to cave from the burn
ing br ilding so much OF our goods.
We also wish to THANK DR.. Pigot, Mr.
Sanford, Mr.. Warren and Mr. B. Badon.
each Of whom offered Us . home until
We could get settled. -
MR. AND MRS. PRESTON BURNS.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

A fine sou arrived at the home of
Mr.. Warren Thomas. Parish As
SCISSOR, las: Monday. He 10 No.
Is, the recapi.u'ation showing nine
girle and four boys. The roll is
accepted, aud shows gratifying
increase over previous years.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to oil whom It
may concern, that the partnership htth.
erto existing between II. II. Smith and
John Carroll, under iho flrm name O1
Smith Il Carroll, has this day heeu mu-
tuslly dissolved By said psri iners. the
said n. II. Smith asaumipg all tho a.
sets aud liabilities Cf said firm.
Respectfully.
HARDY Fl. SMITH.
JOHN CARROLL.
Covingtop, La, July %. 1906.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our apprecia.
ton and thanks to the kind people OF
Covington for the heroic and noble
work done in saving our home from the
MIR. AND MRS. CLIFTON BURNS.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

There will be vaudeville enter
talnment in the Pavilion this (Sat-
urday) night, for the benefit OF the
Fourth Troop Of Cavalry. Tickets
sold for the 'Starry Flag" enter
tainment will I've good for the occa.
sion.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
NOTICE.

Ali parties are hereby forbidden
under penalty Of the law. 10 cut wood,
desdeu trees, or otherwise trespase On
my lands In this parish formerly the
ands Of p. T. Nerwig, and HeTwig (
Dossief. MRS. B. 3. KUNJZ.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
Dissolution Notice.

BY mutual consent, the firm OF BsrTere 4,
Henry, In the general merchandise business
has dissolved partnership NJ. Henry having
bought MI. Barrzre's interest, the former 10
assume all resources and liabilities.
c. X. HENRY.
3. bARRERE.
covtngton, La, Aug. II. 1876 auiS-4t
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

We are not writing all the IN.
surance being written in st. Tsm.
many Parish, but our business for
June showed an increase of about
Eve hundred per cent. over the
corresponding month of last year,
and July promises to do even bet.
ter. JNO. b. KENT e Go.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

We acknowledge the receipt Of
an invitation to attend the blet sing
Ut the new school and Convent
at Madieonville, Sunday, sept. 2,
at l 80 y IN.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Vote for $. II. Rv6crtson f0r
Congressman and Ti,s. T.. Glynh
for member of the Board Ut EqusIi.
zation, ana then you will be voting
right Election next Thursday i,
Sept 6.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr. 5. Alphouse, "f the st.
Tsmmsny Plumbing Company, las
purchased the old Mallory place,
on Rutland street, and in tue rear
to the bank OF the river, which
means that he has ''cOme TO stay
and grow up with the town.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mrs. L. A Quin and daughter
Annie, and Mrs. r. A. Ford, left
this week for their bones in Jack.
son, Miss, after a pleasant visit to
relatives in Coving,cn.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

The first annual statement of the
st. Tammany Banking Company
and Savings Bank shows q fine rec
ord of progress. The statement.
which appears IN this issue, speaks
for itself. aud is we'll worth perusal
by all interested in banking n ,iFs.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Messrs. Baunl. Clay and huua
Hcbert this week bought out The
eleIal met cll.n.i:se store nf +
Frederick, ard All! continue Il :.
business at tile old stand on Colum
bia street.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

A good FIRE department would
have saved the loss of many thou
sands of dollars. This is q want
that must and will, doubtless soon,
be supplied.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mrs III. F. Yount and daughter
Eleanor, Of New Orleans, are the
guests of Mrs. w. n. Patrick. a,
her home, Oak Grove Cottage.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr.. Chas. Heintz, wife and
daughter, Mrs. Levy, have re-
tnrned. after . two weeks visit to
Mr.. Heintz's sister, IN Hamilton,
Ohio.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

1t Is announced that there will
be another examination for persons
wishing to qualify as public school
teachers held here Sept. Z and 8,
in the High School building. This
examination is ordered BY the State
Board, that every teacher desiring
y place IN the public schools may
at tue date Of opening hold ptope'
credentials.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr.. W. A Thomas, of New Or
leans. was a Sunday vi.itor 1T Oak
Grove Cottage.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr.. Oliver April and bis Sis
ter, Miss Stella, Of New Orleans
are spending a week or two With
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, at their
country home, near Abita.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
Trespass Notice.

All perrons arc herrby forbidden 70
cus timber or otherssiae 'respsss on Il
premises the mndefaiEn<d ae Pearl
River, under penalty Of the law.
myl9.4m LUDWIG kOENlG,
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

There will be . moonlight barge
excursion tn. the Lake, under the
auspices 1T the Misses Claverie,
for the benefit OF :he n. G. B.
Building Fund, Sunday, Sept 2.
Music and refreshments. The barge
will leave the schooner landing a
5:45 O'Clock. Fare so cents; chill
drcn 25 cent?.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mrs. Alemie Rsgss. OF New Or
leans, is spending few days in
Covington, the guest Of Hr. and
Mrs. 5, d. Anderson.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

See jones & Picke.t's bargain
sales, on page l.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
twenty. sixth Judicial District C0urs 81
Louisjans, In aud for th. Parish q
II. Tammany.

Pursuant to An order of sale mstit .!
the C.,urt In the ahnv~ entitled matter
ON the lith day 1T August, 1906, WIZ
offer Tor sale and sell 70 the htHhes'
bidder. for cash. ON sATUID'Y. sept
/. 1906, during legal sale holr., st -
Laco,nln.. in this parish. the foalowt' =
movable effects. VIZ:
Two horses. . colts, l single wagon.
!, buggy. OK wagon, - head "t I. oxen; gen:
~ head u cattle, more or less, - nes" .a,
of hogs, n,ors or l,.se. about a.oO'
Dickets, Colts ride, shot gun. =,
i,ssta,l. pirog,,e, 2 plows. ! sux.' ... ...A': i:
: mill pote. ! grio.lstoae. chest Q,
tools, hand ptow. aud other Isssonal
nror,erty 90 the premises. Sold for the
rnrms Of sale-Ca.h, Will, the benefit
..;s' .. npss~'TE m +. 3. DKEwsTER, sber,a
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

The Republicans OF this Congress
sional district have arranged to hold
4 primary to nominate q candidate
September 5.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Claverie's Corr, aud Bupion Cure il
guaranteed to cure; l5c.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
September 1, 1906.
q. A. O. D

h"xs'~ Fa,aya a:r..ve, No. II
Meets on the frs1 and third SATURDAYS
IN the mouth, at 1880 P. NJ, IN the
Masonic building. Covington, La.
w. w. ULMER, Noble Arch.
+. B. HEMPEL Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr.. ". N. Patrick spent Monday
in NV Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01
Card OF Thanks.

Mrs. L. A. Reber kindly thanks all
those who worked hard to save her
home on Main street the night OF the
fire, Thursday night, Aug. %.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr. r. Chisoln aud daughter
Genev,eve, Of New Orleans. are
guests at the Oak Grove Cottage.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Tie St. rammany Camp Meeting
will open Sept. 30. Able preach
ers will be present from New Or.
leans and other places. ~
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Work ON the oil wells is pro
crossing.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mrs. II. Burns, of :he Second
Ward, spent the past week in Gov
ingtoo, the guest of her sister, Mrs.
W. &. Kentzel.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Buy while cheap. J. A. Do
mergue & Co. offer hog feed at
30 cents q sack.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Lutheran services will be held al
Ab,ta Springs Sunday at lo:45 4
N. The pastor will ofiiciste. Nigh,
services at 1880, by Rev. A. WIS
mar, of Chicago, who has been
called az successor of Rev. A.
Kaub IN Hammond aud Poncha
touIs. Everybody welcome t.
both services.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

st. J"seph's College will open
Sept. IL.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr.. r Cox. Of Tangipahoa PAT
ish, who was on visit to his
brother, near Onvllle, was thrown
from his horse and killed last Fri
day.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

The Third quarterly Conference
of the Methodist Ceurch is now in
session in Covington. Bev. J. b.
Wall,ck, p. f., will preach Sunday
morning and evening.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

The election for 4 special school
tax Of 5 mills for ton years, in the
Fifth Ward, last Tuesday, was car.
ried by a large majority. At the
same time an election was held on
the liquor license question, and the
ward went wet by . email majority.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

To remain in the State Of good health
take Claverie's Cathartic Pills; 25c.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

The St. I:eter's Parochlal School
oouducted by the Sisters OF 81
Benedict, will open . new sesr'on
on Monday, Seplember 5, 1t ? :
M. for boys snd girls. Parenti
are invited to send their children
.t once for inscription. at tue the
sclool hcuee, on next Monday. OF
tho residence Of tue Pas.or.
southern Express money orders 10
-, a. a.l.ve, ,ie.s Drug Store.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

The little folks have NOT yet quit
talking Of the enjoyment they bad
At tie entertainment given by Miss
Ey. W,llisms. daughter Of Mayor
e.. L. Williams, OH Monday August
20. and of the fine presents which
she received.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

FOR SALE cHEAP.-A Holstein bull, years
old; full-bred, Apply to NJ. EDGAR. or Phone
ia. tt
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Dixon Academy will open Oct. l.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

In this issue of our paper the
'ad." of the Ha,tiesburg Business
College, Hattiesburg, Miss, ap'
pears. This college is associated
With South Mississippi College,
aud offers superior business train
ing and unrivaled boarding faclli
ties; steam heat, hot and cold
water shower baths. sanitary tot
lets; ,artesian water provided.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

]. 5. CIaver,e will have ice cseanI
daily. rainy days iacaud4d.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Mr.. J. l.. Smith was thrown
from his buggy, last surd,y, aud
.,ne of the small bones Of his ankle
,l.e broken. He is being attended
Hp DR.. G. r. Toleon. and we JOLT
i. m.ny friends il hoping he will
soon be al right again. His i"jrr,
!. nainful, but rot Of serious na'
ture.
rGo to the Cobweb Saloon fol
fro ova,ers and short orders.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Kids asked for 400 round light
wood posts, 7 feet long, 8 to :
inches thick, delivered at Chin
.hnha Deaf Institute. p. U. Box
40. Covington, La.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Bring your prescriptions to Trouilly {
(Oplstek's Doug Store. and be assured Oa
accur acy and pure drugs.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01

Ga 10 The Cobweb Saloon TO
fine oyster, and short orders.
St. Tammany farmer., 1906-09-01


Slr. Samuel J. Blossman, na.
tive Ut New OrIcans, and = vel
known cotton sampler, died las'
Tuesday night at the home Of hie
son, Alr. w. f. Bl.,esnan, in Gov
ington. His remains were taken t.
the Burns graveyard. At Chubb,
Hill., for lnterment. He leav
three daughters, fonr sons, and
uust VI friends to mourn his loss
He was 65 years Of age. and ha
been i'll for some time. Rev. +
Renne 4,ilic ated.
The Washington times., 1906-09-30
Corcoran Art School Calendar.

The course OF instruction at the Cor
coran School OF Art Will commence on
Monday, October J. From this date until
October 10 the instruction will only be
for the day classes. On October . the
work Of the night classes VIII begin. and
on the 5th II November Mr. Moser' s
class IN water COlOrs viii ne organized.
or that date -he FIRST monthly art talk
o. the season viii be given, Tits method
ot art instruction Is restricted 10 the
pupils and their friends, and such GER
sons as are interested IN tho subjects
under consideration.
or the instructors in The school Z. c
Messer Is the only one a. tha present
time busily engaged In the matters OF
organization. r. n Brooke IS expect
ed TO return on Monday. October !. Miss
Mathilde MueGen Is at present IN
France and was unable TO secure re-
turn passage TN season to attend the
opening uf tha school It IS expected
that she VIII resume her work In a very
few days, probably the second week OF
the term J. II. Moser. the instructor
of the class in water coiors. IS still
away from the city, and his return will
probably be delayed for some time I'M
less UufBVOTable weather for sketchtnU
should make his studio I'm this city A
mere desirable place than TIE town in
northwestern Pennsylvania. where he
is now at work
The Washington times., 1906-09-30
Northumberland Hussars Coming.

A concert IN prospect Is that Of the
Northumberland Hussars, d band OF
Euglishmcn whi-h has been attracting
wide attention on the Continent, and
which Will come 10 Washington next
Sunday evening for an ensa cement in
the Columbia ThcaJer. The concert Is
under the management Of W. II Rapley.
and II was originally intended that it
should take place IN the National The
ater. but the use OF the house for other
purposes on that occasion has caused
Mr. Rapley 10 take the band TO the
Columbia.
The Northumberland Hussars number
forty players ana are under the diTec-
tion o. II. c. Amers, young English
conductor who has set music lovers in
his country 20 talking much Of his ae-
complishments. The band has just CON
cludcG months tour OF the principal
cities OF Germany and has come over TO
the United States for a limited number
of concerts. Keen interest Is manifested
in the appearance here. Of The orgauIza-
don, for England has sent more than
one fine band TO Washington and local
music lovers are always glad 20 welcome
such organizations. The program will
he announced later.
The Washington times., 1906-09-30
ART YcARIISE3
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cable from England. and fire example
Of Roman mosaic arc also included IN
the collection.
Impetus to National Gallery.
The brief reference to this latest addi-
tion 10 the art objects OF the Smithson-
ian is not by any means intended as a
full statement Of all Of the possessions
OF this institution which ere Of interest
TO art lovers While the rooms SEE
apart for the display OF this collection
are inadequately lighted. as compared
with tie lighting facilities of art mus
Gums. tne collection is safely housed,
and with the demand which will natur-
ally arise for better accommodations,
and the suitable display Of all Of the
art possessions OF the Smithsonian which
are now in different public buildings Of
this city there Will be added 10 ,his
small collection such number of art
objects as VIII attract public attention
10 the fact that art is being given great
ct prominence. and the National Gallery
Of Arr viii become more and more a
reality
The Washington times., 1906-09-30
Bas-ReIief Portrait Of Hrhhard-

L. y J. Dunbar. the sculptor OF CD V
street northwest, has recently naG,, Il
portrait I'm bus-relief Of the late Hon
Gardiner Greene Hubbard and the 7las-
Ter east is now being used for caetfno
In bronze several copies Of this portrait
which VIII be furnished By Afrs. Hub-
bard - different Institutions Interested
IN the work OF Mr.. Hubbard The bronze
tablets are TO be -UxoTz iuchcS and fbe
portrait Is ia profile Of tho right side
OF The head This portrait Is strongly
modelled, and is considered by some 10
excel II possible the admirable qualities
OF the portrait bust in marble Of 1Tr
Hubbard upon which Mr.. DUNBAR IS now,
engaged. This opinion. however. is form
ed from q comparison Of the plaster
casts, and correct estimate OF tho
respective value OF the works can only
DC mace when the one IN bronze and ors
IN marble can be compared in comDIet-
ed form.
The Washington times., 1906-09-30
Greenwich Mcsser,s Idna1

greenwich. Conn. is highly praised by
l. g lesser the principal Of the Cor.
coran Art School. as a desirable local
lty Tor an artists vacation. He saws
mat or all the sections Of this country
which he has visited, IT contains the
more nearly ideal conditions for rba art.
lst While the town is one Of wealth
and contains many magnificent resi-
denees, 1t is but a short distance from
homes OF the rural class whose sur
roundings have not been changed by
the undermining influence OF the times.
Ihe fields and pastures are full Of the
delights of the country. and as paintabIe
as those OF the interior OF New Haup-
shire; the dwellings Of the farmers are
unique and as quaint as those Of any
section Of New England Mr.. Messer
spent some six weeks Of his vacation al
Greenwich and has returned greatly i'm
proved by the change.
The Washington times., 1906-09-30
$500 BRADBURY PIANO FREE
To the Person Sending in the
Greatest Number of English
Words Made from the
Letters Contained
in the Words
"THE BRADBURY PIANO"

Get out your copy Of Webster's Die
tionary and begin work at once. There
is no pleasanJer or more instructive way
10 spend an evening than by compiling
a list Of all the English words that can
be made from the letters contained Ia
the words, THE BRADBURY PIANO
II may prove a profitable evenings
work too. as you stand as good
chance as any OF winning the beautiful
500 Bradbury Piano which viii be
given absolutely free 10 the person send
ing in the. greatest number of words
Widespread interest is already being
taken in this great word contest. and
lists Of words are arriving al the Brad
bury warerooms. 1925 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., by every mail. not only from Wash
ingtoE. bur from the cities and towns OF
the neighboTing States. II IS a contest
that appeals 10 every one-youug and
0Id-and everybody everywhere should
compete.
The conditions governing the contest
are simple and explicit They are pub
Iished in the r. O. Smith Piano Com
pany's announcement ia todays issue
OF the Sunday star or separate printed
copies may be had upon application at
The C0mPauy's WareroOms. I2-j Pennsyl-
vanla avenue. Call, write. or telephone
tmain 74D for cop of the conditions
q once.
The purpose or this contest is TO eX-
tend the fame Of tile beautiful Bradbury
Piano in the homes OF Washington and
IN her sister cities Of the South. OF the
few really high-grade pianos. the Brad
bury is known and preferred as the
ideal instrument for home use. Its
sweet singing quality Of tone cOmmends
It for that purpose, while its superior
construction makes the Bradbury a. ~
strument that viii give perfect service
through more than one generation No
other piano has won more ,,raise OF ez-
cited greater admiration than the Brad
bury For more than thirty years iJ
has been known as the Administration
Piano as it Is used in Washington In
the residences OF many Of those in high
official circles.
A representative OF the +. q Smith
Piano Company, who is introducing the
Bradbury Plano 10 thc people along the
route OF the Greater Washington train.
reports numerous sales and many ex-
pressiOns Of approval from people Of in
Euence throughout that section Of the
country.
When YOU see the beautiful Bradbury
Plano and hear its sweet tone you viii
put forth every effort 20 win the prize
IN this great word contest Read the
conditions and begin work at once.
The Washington times., 1906-09-30
MONKEYS POOR NURSES.

Monkeys make poor nurses" said a
zoo keeper. When they live near
becomes sick they invariably toss him
overheard. They don't want him around,
his signs and gTOans annoy them So.
Here In captivity / have 20 remove al
once sick monkey from his comrades
reach Otherwise they would soon XIII
him. When they can. well monkeys
take a strange joy In tormenting an
invalid. They bite the end of his tail
they drag him about, they pinch him
Finally, when ne dies as many as can
find room sit on shis body, close togeth-
er, very solemn, as though engaged in
some religious rite"