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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays RESULTS.
Philadelphia, 4; St. Louis, l.
Cincinnati, 6; Boston, S; II innings.
lie Fought at Gettysburg.

pavis Parker, of Fayette. N. Y, who lost
a foot at Gettysburg, writes: Electric BIT
ters have done me more good than any medi,
cine ever took. For several years had
stomach trouble, aud paid out much mouey
for medicine to little purpose. until began
taking Electric Bitters. | would not take
$500 for whst they have done for me-" Grand
tonic for the aged snd for female weaknesses.
Great alternative and body builder; sure cure
for lame back and weak kidneys. Guaran-
teed by E. 8. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists
S0o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-11

The following items are taken from our
stockiof medium and low priced goods, which
for style, fit, and durability are the equal Of
the finest.
]. B. Corsets, batiste, straight front. high
bust, short hip, elsstics attached. 90
Royal Worcester Corsets, batisie, straight
front, dip hip, elsstics attsched....... $l.00
Pm. Corsets, straight front. dip hip, elias
tics attsched............. .......... S. so
C. B. Corsets, straight front, dip hip $500
Memo Corsets. embroidered bstiste. straight
front, dip hip. elsstics attached. so
P. D. Corsets. straight front. dip hip...$3.75
Ivy Corsets, French coutil, straight front,
dip hip. elastics attached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-11
Third foor-llth st.
Women's Muslin
UndergarmentS.

The following items are ali bright, fresh.
crisp goods, and represent The fullest value
possible ut the price.
Lightweight Muslin Drawers. trimmed
with hemstitched rufies. Pair............... 29c
Cambsic and Nsinsook Drawers, trimmed
with lace and hemstitched rufiies; also with
embroidery. Pair."...... ........."....... 50c
Muslin and.Cambric Gowns. tucked yoke.
finished with hsms;;tched ruffie. Each. SOC
Cambria 'and Nsiusook Gowns, high We.
and round necks. Each. .................... 75c
Nainsook Corset Covers, full front, various
ly trimmed with lace and embroidery. Each
SOC
Cambria Petticosts, with hemstitched CAM
brio ruaie. Each............ ....."........ 75c
Cambria Petticoats, with full rufiie Of
tucks some with tucks and embroidery.
Eacn....... Sl w
Third 1Oor-lllh st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-11

About SIX ACRES of
land improved by a good
frame dwelling contain
ing eight rooms in highest
part of Braddock Heights.
Fine orchard on this prop
erty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-11
Good Words for Chamberialn's Cough
Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure In
testifying to the good qualities Of Cham
berlsin's Cough Remedy. Mrs. Edward
Phillips, of Barclay, Nd, writes 81
wish to tell you that can recommend.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. My
little girl, Catherine, who is two Yeas
old, has been taking this remedy when
ever she has a cold since she was two
months old. About month ago / con-
tracted dreadful cold myself, but |
took Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
was soon as we'll as ever" This reme-
dy is for sale by w, F. Creighton and
Gibson e. Timberman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-11
White and Black Straw
Sailors. $500.

Women's Smart Rough and Plain Straw
Band Sailors, correct width brims, will be
on sale today. White In rough strsw-3laek
in both the rough and plain straw. The
Sailor continues in the lead Of popular street
snd outing bats, the preference being given
to the black ones.
Millinery Salon, Second Hoor-Tenth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-05-11
REAL ESTATE.
For Sale
At BraddOck Heights 4:

FOUR FINE LOTS,
improved by a frame
dwelling of 10 rooms and
allmodern Improvements.
Excellent view from this
property. Lots have a
frontage of 200 feet to a
depth of 1876 feet. Good
stable and outbuildings.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

street commissioner was presented anG
read Motion by Helwig, seconded
by Jensen, the bond of Geo. luck.
mayer be received, approved and filed
motion was carried
A letter from L. L. Davidson, ask
ing to have the sidewa TX grade com.
pleJed on the east side of his residence
property in the 9th ward was read.
1t was decided that the city council
as body woulk inspect the grade OF
May I'd at O'Clock a m. report
of the nomination of the officers OF
the fire department was read. Motion
by Hislop, seconded by Helwig, the
nomination of officers of the fire de-
partment be approved; motion was
carried
The mayor reported the bond of the
city clerk had been filed with him,
with Q. Christen, and r. f. b. Port.
man as sureties Motion by Engbret.
son, seconded by Jensen, the bond OF
f. M. Hughes be accepted: motion
was carried.
Motion by Caldwell, seconded by
Helwig, the city repair the present
| bridge on Court street. Amended by
Hislop and seconded by Engbretson,
that the matter be re-committed &c
investigate the cost of repairing the
| bridge. Roll cali vote on the amend
ment. Graham nay, Headington nay,
Baker nay, Helwig nay, Jensen nay,
Knutson nay, Engbretson yea, Cad:
well nay, Hislop sea, and Symonds
] yea; motion on the amendment was
lo>r.
Roll call vote on the original mo-
ton. Graham yea, Headington yea,
Helwig yea, Baker yea. Jensen yea,
Knutson yea, Caldwell yea, Engbret-
son nay, Hislop nay, and Symonds
may motion was carried
Motion by Baker, seconded by Cad
we'll the mayor and clerk be in
structed to issue three time orders of
81, 600 each to be sold, and placed to
the credit of the corporation fund
Roll call vote, 9yeas and l nay; mo-
tion was carried.
Motion by Graham, seconded by
Baker, the city furnish three electric
lights for the band room in the city
hall. Roll call vote, 10 yeas, no
nays: motion was carried.
Motion by Baker, seconded by Hell
wig, to transfer So, 600 from the cor
poration fund to the credit of the
light fund motion was carried
Motion by Graham, seconded by
Symonds, the city furnish tile to Mr..
Maloney, to extend from Water street
culvert to Dry Run on John street
motion carried
Motion by Caldwell, seconded by
Helwig, to adjourn carried.
f. NJ. HUGHES, City Clerk
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
Luther Wins From Coe.

The base ball game between Luther
College and Coe College, Cedar
Rapids, on FRIDAY afternoon was
lively indeed 1t was batter's
game throughout, and it was nip and
tuck from start to finish In the first
inning Coe crossed the plate three
times, thrice in the fifth. twice in the
sixth aud once in he seventh Luther
did lots of hitting but could get no
scores until the third. when they sue
ceeded in bagging five, and with one
in the fourth and four in the seventh,
defeated their fast opponents 10 to 2.
1t was an exciting game to watch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
Circus Coming to DEBORAH May 18th.

Mr.. w. HI. Quinnett, general agent
for the Yankee Robinson Circus, Men.
agerie and Trained Animal Shows.
was in the city yesterday making ar
rangements for the appearance of the
Yankee Robinson circus in DEBORAH
on Saturday, May 25th. This circus
carries l4S head of stock, 2 elephants.
3 camels, and 10 cages of wild ami
mails, and is said TO have grand ar.
ray of aerial performers No doubt
our people will he glad to have An
opportunity TO see a circus in DEBORAH
again, and it will probably attract a
large crowd to town on that day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
The First G aS.

Soon after Arglnd in, cnted his lamp
William Murdoch, Il Scottish inventor,
showed the world Il new way of light
ing house. 1t had long been known
that fat or coal when heated, gives off
vapor or gas which burns with II
bright light. Indeed, it is always Il gas
that burns, and not hard substance.
In the candle or in the lamp the flame
heats the oil which comes up TO it
through the wick and thus causes the
oil to give off gas. 1t is this gas that
burns and gives the light. Now Muir
dock, in 1897, put this principle to II
good use. He heated coal in large
vessel and allowed the gas which was
driven off to pass through mains and
tubes TO different parts of his house.
Whenever he wanted Il light he let the
gas escape at the end of the tube in a
small Jet and lighted it, Here was a
lamp without wick. Murdoch soon
extended his gas pipes to his factories
and lighted them with gas. AS soon as
1t was learned how TO make gas cheap
ly and conduct it safely from house 10
house, not alone apartments and build
ings. but whole cities were rescued
from darkness by the new illuminate.
IS. Il. Forman In st. Nicholas.
In 1910 Queen Elizabeth was pre-.
scented with pair Of silk stockings
by her tire-woman and afterward
never wore any other kind.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
Talent Selected for Lecture Course.

:. The members of the DEBORAH Ly-
ceuri Bureau met at the court house
on Monday evening and selected what
we believe to be the strongest array
of talent for next years lecture course
ever engaged in DEBORAH. The COM
mittee this year spent much time and
study in an effort to engage talent of
the very highest grade and the fact
that they have been more than sue
cessful. is evidenced by the list
offered The talent is as follows:
John Temple Graves, the great
southern orator: Frederick Warde,
the eminent Shakesperian reader and
tragedian, who has left the stage for
brief time to fill engagements upon
the lecture platform; Maude Balling-
ton Booth, the Little Mother" of
the Salvation Army, a woman with a
message, whose story of life i'll the
slums and prisons has been told to
hundreds of thousands of American
people; Mrs. Beecher, one of the
greatest dramatic readers of the
country; Frank Robertson, who is now
in South America preparing lecture
similar to the one on Russia. which
he gave to delighted audience here
last year. There will be but one
musical number next year, and that
the Luther College Concert Band.
There is no similar organization which
could be obtained that will give
greater satisfaction to our people.
Under the skillful direction of Prof.
Carlo A. Sperati this organization has
become capable of mastering the
great compositions of the most noted
composers, and it is delight to hear
them at any time. Our past expert
ence in the engagements of bands has
brought the committee to the conclu-
sion that they could secure nothing
that would give more pleasure to our
people than our local organization.
The above course is, without doubt,
a banner one for DEBORAH. The talent
is without exception the very best in
each line and there is variety
which ought to furnish enough diver
sity and entertainment to please the
most exacting
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
The Week in District Court.

| Judge Fellows has been disposing
of the business of the district court
the past week as rapidly as possible,
and the indications are that the
| docket will be we'll cleared by the
time court adJourns, which will pro-
badly be today or tomorrow. The jury
was excused after the last jury trial
on Thursday and since that time
Judge Fellows has been considering
equity matters The following is the
list of the cases disposed of since our
last issue:
Weselman & Herr ct al VS. c. M.
& s.. Paul Ry Co jury returned
verdict for plaintiffs and assessed
ly
Andrew L. Hanson VS. Fred Nelson
ct al-Jury returned verdict for plain
tiff; damages Sll1. AZ. costs. etc.
l.. j. Orke vs. James McManus
defendant for SAG. costs. etc.
Nillie Moore VS. g. H. Moore-di-
vorce granted plaintiff, she awarded
Nustouy VI hiHoi Ciiilu, anu diloWou
possession and absolute ownership of
household goods, horse, wagon, and
harness.
The Capewell Horse Nail Co. VS.
Geo. W. Schamel Judgment for de-
feLdant for costs.
otto HeXom VS. The knights of the
Maccabees Of the world Petition
dismissed for want of equity-Judg-
nent for defendant for costs.
Anna Rose Christopher VS. Grace
Clara Christopher ct al-Report of
sale approved and deed ordered eX-
ecuted, Referee discharged upon set
| thing costs etc
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
Purchase a Newspaper.

|. M. Kalness, member of the
graduating class of Luther College,
and liver O. Hove, stenographer in
the DEBORAH Posten subscription de-
partment, have purchased the Times
at Starbuck. Mimi, and will take
possession this week. Mr. Hove left
yesterday to assume charge of the
newspaper until Mr.. Kalness gradu-
ates Fred Larsen, an employee in
the DEBORAH Posten press room, has
gone to take charge of the mechanical
department of the paper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
E.Otice of Appointment.

Notice ofthe appointment ofan administra-
tor of the Estate OF Peter Ive-son, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given. that the subscriber
has heen duly appointed administrator of
the estate of
PETER INVERSION
late Of Fremont townsh p, i'm the County
OF Winneshiek state cf Iowa, de-
ceased intesiate and has taken upon
himself that trust by givng bonds as
the law directs. All persons having demands
upon the estate of the said deceased are re-
quired To exhibit the same: and pers sons
Indebted tO The said estate are called upon
10 make payment to
RUPERT X BARNES,
Administrators.
Dated at DEBORAH. Iowa. May. &, 1897. 1871
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
From Board OF Health.

Please clean your alleys and put
them in sanitary condition
All alleys not cleaned by the 10th
day of May will be cleaned bv Dave
Graham and the expense charged up
to the adjoining property
Manure from barns mast be hauled
out once week, unless kept in a
tight box
A. J. SWEZEY, NJ. d..
Health Officer
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
Pythian Sisters Entertain.

Last evening the Pythian Sisters en-
tertained the Knights of .Pythias at
a seven O'Clock. dinner, followed by
dancing and amusements of different
natures. The guest of honor was
Mrs. Palmer of Des Moines, one of
the state officers of the Pythian Sisters,
who was an official visitor here
The occasion was greatly enjoyed by
the large number who participated
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

at HALF PRICE. We want to close out thi
line. SIS ones at $3.50. So ones at ST. so
SIPS ones at $l.i3. We may have just you
size.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
Remains Brought From North Dakota.

The remains of Edward Wangsness,
son of Erick Wangsness of GlenwOod
township, arrived last Wednesda,
night from North Dakota, where he
ticd from typhoid fe yer He was an
industrious young man, but had beef
unfortunate through failure OF
crops for two years and much sick.
ness in the family, and when he him.
self was taken down, did not have the
typhoid. He leaves wife and two
children. The funeral services were
held on Friday, Rev. Fjelde officiat.
ing
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
Trout for winneshiek Streams.

About 10000 trout were brought
here today from the. U. s. Fish
Hatchery at Manchester, and distri-
buted in the various trout streams of
the county.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

For stomach troubles, .biliousness
and constipation try Chamberlain S
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many
remarkable cures have been effected
by them. Price 20 cents. Samples
free. For sale by Engbretson' Phar-
macy. I'm
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08

Remember that gold-plated clock
affair at Boehm's A clock given
away every Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
machines

machines 20. 90
A. Thompson, burying dog 800 80
Hersey Mfg Co. ;. repairs -. Bill
@. E.. Mckinney pipe . IL. AZ
John Pcotheroe, express a so
ID. 9. Graham, moving voting
machines .............. 1900
+. Nj. Hughes, money paid out 1.60
Geo. Zuckmayer, street commits
sioner ........-.-.. 5000
+. "A. Barsch, nightwatch go. so 90
Ira Rima, nightwatch . 80. 90
A. E. Kenyon, marshal . 90. 90
+. M. Hughes, clerk ........ 100
II. j. Green. printing . 57.S4
Meyers q Holmes, printing. 81 46
/ A. h. Bailey q Son, printing 55. 10
+. Sayre, council meeting 49, LOO
N. r. Croft, council meeting 100
A. n. Vance, council meeting 100
John Curtin, council meeting 100
b. Harmon, council meeting LOO
+. W. Daubney, canvassing
board of special election. 80 800
VIM. Dow, street labor .. g. As
VIM. Walsh, street labor ~ H.
Vim. Walsh. street labor . Is. is
John Billows, street labor 49,. 1.25
+. DreXell, street labor . 13 90
T.. Bulger street labor nam. 3D. %
5. Blaess, street labor "a. 90
Pat McCauley, street labor . 81. 80
"A. Anderson, street labor - II. %
James Walsh, street labor .. 20. %
John Billows, street labor ~ 6. 80
VIM. Walsh, street labor . 800
w. Meyrick, street labor ...... ]. 80
j. Stoops, street labor . $50
II. Peterson, street labor - "a. %
M. Eida. street labor ~ $3.50
+. McMasters, use of jackscrews 80
owen Rooney, drayage . so
VIM. Langhans, drayage. ~ 100
Hook q Ladder Co, services 415
DEBORAH Electric Light Com
pany, street lights ....... 337. so
Decorah Electric Light Com
pany, pumping ....., 294. Oh
9 Mollart, plumbing 1875
A. j. SweZey, board of health ~ 10
Torgef Moen, wall at tool house Al 16
Motion by Helwig, seconded by
Graham, the resolution of the
Finance Committee be adopted Roll
call vote, 10 yeas, no nays; motion
was carried.
Mr. |. Brunt was present and petit
toned the council to extend the
water works main on Water street east
to Linn street. Motion by Engbert-
son, seconded by Graham, the petit
tion be referred TO the Water Works
Committee; motion was carried
Motion by Hislop, seconded bv Cad
well. the mayor and clerk be in
structed to draw an order for $40 to
pay for the analysis of the city water
Roll call vote, 10 yeas, no nays; mo-
ton was carried.
The bond of f. w. Daubney as
mayor was presented Motion by
Baker. seconded by Helwig, the bond
of Mayor Daubney be received, APP.
proved and placed on file motion was
carried.
The bond of L. B. Whitney for city
treasurer was presented and read.
Motion by CALDWELL, seconded by Jen-
sen, the bond be received, approved
and filed; motion was carried.
The Lond of Geo. Zuckmayer for
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1907-05-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Nav / 1907.
The meeting of the. city council was
called to order by Mayor Daubney.
Members present, Graham, Head
ington, Helwig, Baker. Jensen, Knut-
son, Engbretson, Caldwell, Hislop and
LSymonds.
Minutes of the previous meeting
read and apr owed
The report of the Treasurer was read
and accepted.
REPORT OF FINANCE COM
MITTEE.
Whereas. the following claims have
been examined and approved by the
Finance committee, therefore be it
Resolved, that they be allowed. and
the money necessary to pay the same
be and hereby is appropriated, and
the mayor and clerk are directed to
issue orders on the treasurer as fol-
lows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-04
BLAZE IN cRIscoM's HOUSE.
American Ambassador to Rome In
Scorched by Flames.

Rome.-While Lloyd G. Griscom,
the American ambassador, and Mrs.
Griscom were returning from the
Easter services at the American
church Sunday, they saw smoke ris-
ing from the roof of their home, the
Palazzo del Drago. Mr.. Griscom hur-
riedly entered the building and found
the servants were unaware that the
palace was on fire.
The ambassador led the way to the
attic. Flames burst forth as he opened
the door and burned his hand and
singed his eyebrows. When the fire.
men arrived the beams, which were
put in place centuries ago, were burn
ing briskly. The roof over the attic
collapsed, causing the center portion
of the ceiling of the magnificent ball
room to fall. The furniture and paint
ings were quickly removed, but not
before several of the latter, notably
one of President Roosevelt, were dam
aged.
After working two hours the fire.
men succeeded in checking the blaze
The loss is estimated at $4,000 and
is covered by insurance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-04
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
Niece of Coils p. Huntington Victim
of Her New Motor Car.

Oneonta, N. Y-Mrs. E. S. Love
land, q niece of the late Coils P.
Huntington, and a beneficiary under
his will, was killed Sunday while op-
Grating a new automobile which had
been delivered to her Saturday.
In attempting to turn around on
Chestnut street Mrs. Loveland unin-
tentionally turned on full power and
the car shot across the sidewalk and
plunged over a stone wall that crowns
a 20-foot embankment. Mrs. Love-
land was thrown from the car as it
dropped to the ground and her neck
was broken.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-04
couNTRY's HEAVIEST MAN DEAD.
Fatty Degeneration of Heart Kills EI.
mere Sheppard, GAO Pounds.

Appleton.-Elmere Sheppard, known
as Big Emo, the heaviest man in the
United States, and only IL years of
age, died here of fatty degeneration
of the heart. Emo weighed GAO pounds
and was gaining in weight at the rate
OF pound a week, having taken on
nearly 40 pounds during the winter.
The body had to be removed from the
house before being placed in rough
box, no door or window in the house
being large enough to permit the box
being taken into the house. Two
years ago Emo could no longer ride in
passenger coach, as he was unable
to enter the doors. Nine strong men
were required to carry the body from
the house to the undertakers wagon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-04
.GALUSHA A, GROW DIES
PENNSYLVANIA STATESMAN sUC-
cuMBs TO OLD AGE.
HIS CAREER IN CONGRESS
Elected First in 1851, He Returned
Nearly 20 Years Later-Was
Father of the Home
stead Act.

Binghamton, n T-Former Con-
gresham Galusha A. Grow died at his
home in Glenwood, Pa, Sunday after
noon as a result of general break
down attributed to old age.
Mr.. Grow was elected to congress
from the Wilmot district of Pennsyl-
vania as the youngest member of that
body, in 1851, and after retirement
from public life for nearly 40 years
tives as congressman at large from
Pennsylvania IA years ago. When he
retired four years ago, his public SER
vice in the house extended over the
longest period, although not continu-
Gus service, of any man who ever sat
In that body.
During the ante-bellum days he was
one of the best known men in the
United States and in 1864 he came
within one vote of being nominated
for vice president in place of Andrew
Johnson, who became president on the
death of Abraham Lincoln.
Mr.. Grow was elected speaker of the
house of representatives in 1861 and
occupied that position during the first
two years of the war, until his retire
ment from congress in 1868.
Mr.. Crows greatest public service
was as the father of the homestead
act, through which measure many mil
lion acres of western farm lands were
opened up to settlement by homestead
y
with doing more THAN any other one
thing for the development of the great
west He was the last surviving mem
Der of a family of six children. He
was never married.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-04-04
REPENTs TOO LATE FOR WRONG.
Holland Official Tries to Make Repa-
ration, But Victim Is Dead.

Manitowoc-After SO years, Henri
Augurins, burgomaster of Limburg,
Holland, seeks to make reparation to
the late Andrew Naus, of this city, for
wrong done Naus, when he was a
youth, which drove him from his ma
tive land. Letters addressed to the
wronged man have been received by
his son, Theodore Naus. Augurins has
been making search for Naus for Is
years, according to the statements in
the letters, and while no direct refer
ence is made to the wrong, the sub
ject is touched upon in way that
leaves no doubt as to the desire of the
writer to make PREPARATION.