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The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
Leaders of State Democracy
Take Action.
PLAN A PROPERTY TEST
Educational Qualifications Not
Thought Feasible.
Caucus Held at Baltimore Decides
on Officers for the Coming Session
of the General Assembly-AH Men
Prominent in the Party Attend
the Meeting-SenatOr Whyte Want
ed the Educational Test.

SPECIAL 20 The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Nd. Dec. So.-That the ne
gro is 10 be disfranchised IN Maryland
through the property qualification and not
the educational test. was decided upon
at a meeting Of the leaders Of the Demo-
cratic party at the Eutaw House to-
day. They also agreed upon the grand
father clause.
Their views were favored by former
Gov. John Walter Smith, former Con-
gressmen Thomas H. Smith. W. Laird
Henry. and Emerson Harrington. Of Dor
chester; J. Frank Smith. and DR.. Hay
den, Of st, Marys. Senator Clagett and
J. Enos Ray. Of Prince George; Con-
gresham J. Fred. c. Talbot, Of Baiti-
more County; former Comptroller Marion
Dek. Smith, Of Kent; Gen. Joseph b.
Seth, president Of the senate.
Many Democrats Present
There were other Democratic leaders
present. including GOv.-elect Crothers,
Chairman Murray vsndiver, Of the State
central committee; John J. Mahon. for
mer Congressman Harry Welles Rusk,
and John Hannibal. the city IesIer: for
mer Senator Thomas II. Robinson, Of
Harvard: Senator A. z. German, Of
Howard; Senator Blair Lee. Of Mont
gomery: Col Buchanan Schley, Of Wash
ington County; Or. Comfy. of Frederick:
State Insurance Commissioner 3. Frank
Grouse. Of Carroll. and Max Ways. OF
Baltimore City.
Il Is nO4picayUne sum which these Dem
Ocratic leaders viii impose as a requisite
10 voters. The minimum sum viii be 500.
and it may be S1.000. It was claimed in
the discussions that few c0lored men in
the counties can register under this test.
OF course the white men wiz be entitled
20 register under the grandfathers nat
uralization clauses.
There will surely be opposition 70 the
property test 10 the exclusion OF the edu-
cational qualification. The latter propO-
sition IS favored by Senator William
Pinckaey Whyte, Gov. Warfeld. Attorney
General Isaac Lobe Straus, and by other
Democratic leaders OF this city, and OF
the central and western counties.
Caucus Decides on OBicers.
The caucifs also decided on these off,
GERS for the general assembly Of Mary
land. which convenes At Annapolis, Jan
Jary l.
President Of the senate-Gen. Joseph B.
Seth. of Talbot
Chief clerk-Robert Moss, of Anne
Arundel. incumbent
Tprrr-raaT efar1r- 7-rf~r-afe TfT.e or rp..r
timOre City, incumbent.
Reading clerk-Walter r. Townsend. Of
Baltimore County.
Speaker Of the house Of delegstes-J
Enos Ray. Of Prince George County.
Journal clerk-Emerson Crothers. Of G.,
ell. a nephew Of the governor-elect
Reading clerk-HUmphrey d. Wolfe, Of
Howard, incumbent.
Chief engrossing clerk Of the house
Col. Edward OMahOney, Of Baltimore
City.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
LAWSON FIGHTS FOR SEAT.
Boston Man Says He Has Options in
Two stock EXCHANGES

Boston. Dee. 30.-Thomas W. Lawson
has begun "a battle to obtain seats in both
the Boston and New York stock ex-
changes. In an open letter to all bankers
and brokers IN this city and New York.
the 'frenzled fnancier" states that he
has obtained options upon seats il both
the exchanges. and If elected will enter
into partnership with Theodore Hastings
and at once enter into an active cam
paign. The news spread along the street
and curb. and was the sole topic Of con-
versation among all fnanciers.
Several times ne has been charged by
bankers with having attempted TO get a
seat in the local exchange. only 10 have
been turned down. This has been denied
by Mr.. Lawson. who has repeatedly de-
olared that he never sought entrance into
the exclusive circles.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
ACCUSED Or FAKING
DR.. HiIprecht, 0rientaliSt,
Must Answer Charge.
TOLD OF DREAM INSCRIPTION
declared. Also. that He Had Dug Up
the BnbyIOnian Library from the
Mains of Nippur-American society
of Biblical Literature Has Doubts
AhOut Pennsylvania Professor.

philadelphia, Dec. So-Dr. Hermann
vollrat Hnprecht. Orientalist and profes-
sor at the University Of Pennsylvania,
who asserted that he had dug up the an
cient Babylonian library at Nippur, and
also told how a dream Of an ancient
priest showed him the secret Of an in
scription. was ordered to-day by the
American Society of Biblical Literature
and Exegesis TO make an explanation of
the charges OF taking. brought against
him on the Nippur matter.
DR.. John p. Peters. Of New York. ad-
mitted that he was behind the resolu-
ton. If Dr. Hnprecht refuses he viii be
dropped from the society.
Resolution of Reproach.
Scholars from a great many colleges in
the United States are in attendance AT
the convention Of the society, which
opened to-day. They passed the resolu-
ton OF reproach unanimously. asserting
that they joined in the demand OF
orientalists everywhere that Hilprecht
either clear himself Of the charges or
confess.
This action was taken while DR.. Hill
precht. who has just returned from an
exploring trip for the Sultan OF Turkey,
was absent, and he entered the room just
after the resolution had been passed. No
one spoke 10 him. Dr. Hilprecht sat and
fdgeted for a few minutes, and then rose
and went out. At the door he was told
of the resolution. He turned white with
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
MARYLAND CAUCUS TONIGHT.
Marks Opening of Legislature for Nine
ty-day Session.

'-i--'- 90 A--- Ff'-7-iA-Hct'A AAtietil
Annapolis. Nd, Dec. 30.-Practically all
arrangements are completed for the con-
vening Of the Maryland legislature. The
force Of employees was busily engaged to-
day in placing the building in its best
bib and tucker for the caucus. to be held
tomorrow night. This will mark the
informal opening Of the session, which
will last Ginety days
The arrangements Of seats IN both the
senate chamber and the house Of dele
gates hall IS about the same. In the
house, the Baltimore City delegation will.
as usual occupy the first three rows of
seats TO the right Of the speaker rostrum.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
ABANDONS SPINE KNOT
President and Party Return
to White House.
QUENTIN HAS DOG AND GUN
Crowd in Union Station Takes Little
Notice Of Distinguished People.
Bride Who Sees President DiSap-
pointed Because He Isn't Twenty
five Feet TaII-NO officials Present.

President Roosevelt and his party on a
special train reached Washington from
Pine Knot last night shortly before 8
O'Clock.
There were Few persons in the station,
and but for the bodyguard Of policemen
and Secret Service men few of those who
were there would have known the Presi-
dent OF the United States was making his
way through the big. uncompleted struc-
ture.
Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Carew. accom-
panied by DR.. Rixey and Quentin. pre-
oeded the President through the gate to
the carriages awaiting the party. Quen-
tin was armed with a short rifle. and
accompanied by a dog that looked suspi-
ciOusly like the lost Pete" II there
were any trophies Of the hunt. they were
The entire party, looking refreshed
from their few days outing, was driven
at once to the White House.
The President was attired in the usual
cape and black slouch hat. and was dis
tinct disappointment 10 honeymooning
bride, who had been told who he was.
A Disappointed Bride.
Why, I thought he was a great. big,
tall man, and as big as
I suppose you thought he was about
twenty-five set tail, suggested the
bridegroom
Yes. / did" she answered snippishly.
as she watched the party. ali the men in
which were Of greater height than the
President.
Besides the police and Secret Service
men. there were no persons at the station
to greet the President. and he hurried
through without speaking to any one
| except members OF his party.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
ANTI-TAFT MEN CONFER.
Speaker Cannon and Fairbanks
Leaders in session Mt So. Louis

Leaders in Session mt Sc. Louis
ST. Louis. Dec. SO.-Joseph G. Cannon
Speaker of the House Of Representatives,
has been in conference in St Louis with
Thomas X. Niednnghaus and other Mis-
sSurf Republican leaders and Joseph B.
Kealing. Of indianapolis. campaign man
ager for Vice President Fairbanks. 1t
was an anti-Tsft conference.
The Speaker said that he is too busy
with his Congressional duties 10 think Of
running for President; but added
Uncle Zoe, that is not saying would
refuse to accept the great honor Of a
Presidential nomination II It were ten
dered 10 me. At the same time, do
not wish to be quoted on these matters.
I have said at least fourteen times
that am not a candidate for President.
Frankly. I can repeat that declaration
now"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
NO LONGER AN "OLD MAID y

President of CIub-Jusf Like n Wom-
aB-GOes and Gets Married.
Plainfield. Ind. Dec 30-The parade two
months ago OF the "Old Maids Club in
which twenty women carried banners
with such inscriptions as Amt I Sweet?~
wouldn't You Like TO Have Me?- and
the Ike. bore fruit to-day. when Miss
Cyrena Stanley, president Of the club.
was married TO r. G. Gerhart. a rich con-
tractor. Gerhart saw the procession of
old maids, and at once laid siege to the
heart Of the president OF the club.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
A Disappointed Bride.
Governor of Alaska TO wed.

Utica. y. Y, Dec. SO-Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Ames Millard, of this city, an
nounee the engagement of their daughter.
Miss Clarissa Eames. to Wilford Bacon
Hoggatt. governor of Alaska Mr. Hog
gait is now a guest at the MilIarG home
for a few days. Miss Millard said to-day
that she end Gov. HOggatt expect 10 be
married in the spring. although no date
has been fixed.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
Country, Safe, He Tells
Boston Business Men.
LAUDS ROOSEVELT
Declares Presidents Policies
Are Just to All.
FAVORS WAR ON TRUSTS

Secretary, in Lengthy speech Before
the Merchants and Ma7ulacturers'
Association OF the Hub, Places His
Sanction Upon the Rate Bill, and,
Declaring Himself Most COnserva-
tive in All His Views, Opposes
Government Ownership of Rail-
roads, Fearing that Such would
Bring About state of Socialism.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
DRUCE LEGAL FIGHT
UNCHECKED BY BODY
Claimant for Portland Es-
tateS Still Hopeful.
PUBLIC HAS OTHER VIEW
Thinks ELIMINATION Of Corpse
Settles Question.
PUBLIC HAS OTHER VIEW

SpecuIatiOns as to the True Identity
OF the Aged Man Found IN Grave,
Supposed 10 Hold n Roll of Lead,
Are Many, hut the Duke May Have
to Prove. that IL Is the Body Of
II. G. Druce-I.a yyers Are Busy.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
Doctor Gets angry.

1T was cowardly. cOwardly. Such news
stuns me-" he said. 1T is a surprise to
me that such a body OF men as compose
this society should take such an action
Just at the time when they knew that
would not be there to meet it. The move
ment is altogether unexpected to me. and
1 am not in a position to make any state
ment about it now
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
Another Dreadnousht Begun

Portsmouth, Dec. 3O.-+Tbe ST. Vincent.
the fifth battle ship Of the Dreadnought
type. was laid down Saturday. She will
be completed in two years.
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Continued on Page 3, Column 4.


An account with Union Trust Co., at their
new and perfectly equipped banking
house. 18th and II SITS. Interest on all
accounts. Under government supervision.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31
PETTIBONE SERIOUSLY ILL.
Defendants Condition Critical, and
Trial Is Postponed.

Trial Is Postponed.
Boise, Idaho. Dec. SO.-The Illness Of
George Pettbone to-day, caused the ad-
journment Of his trial until tomorrow
morning.
Last night Pettibone became violently
III and was taken to hospital. For a
time his condition was extremely critical
but to-day he is reported better
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

Clear C-iIiaS (Bcaded) 500 per 1000.
Frank Liboey & Co., 9Th & New York ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

Flooring Alabama (Good) 81 100 Ft.
Frank LiDbey & Co, 6th & New York ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

In Carte Lunch Served Daily
At Ecksteins from u TO 3 14l2 y. Y. ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

New Furniture by auction To-day.
Commencing at 1879 a m. Beautiful sam
pie pieces. Wilson & Mayors, 1227 G ST.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

Cypress Shingles No. I, $500 per LEGO.
Frank Llbbey & Co, 9th & New York ave.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

Wide Boards, s2.OG per leo Feet.
frank Lbbey & Co. 9Th & New York ave.
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Continued on Page :, Column 3.
Prices of All Kinds Lumber TamblinE.
Frank Libbey g. Co.. 6th & New York ave-
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
A GUESSING Contest.

The hostess called this an "Obsert-
ance" contest. The following objects
were arranged upon table and each
guest was handed catalogue After
10 minutes of close study the table
was removed and as many of the OBJ
jects as could be remembered and
identified were marked opposite the
list.
Out for the night-Candle In candle
stick.
Departed days-Old Calendar.
Scene In Bermuda-BermIdao onions.
The reigning favorite-An umbrella.
Home of Burns-Flatiron.
The greatest bet ever made-Alpha-
bet.
A line from home-Clothesline.
A heavenly body-Dipper.
A place for reflection-Mirror.
The mute choir-A quire of paper.
Made to shine-Silver polish.
An absorbing subject-Blotter
Assorted liquors-Whip, switch, slip
per.
The black friar-A skillet.
Common sense-Pennies.
Deer In winter-Eggs.
A rejected beau-Old hair ribbon.
A skylight-A star.
Coles memorials Of the great-Cln-
ders.
The morning caller-A bell.
The shippers home-Cbeese.
Scene at a baseball game-A pitch
er.
AknAATI AEIIpRI
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
HOW TO APPEAR TALL
Simple Rules That VIII Aid Short
Women to Attain Fashionable
Height.

II you would appear as slender and
tall as possible observe the following
rules:
Adopt plain garments, dark colOrs
and iengthwise effects. A dark prin
cess gown with lines from neck tC
edge Of skirt will accentuate the ap
parent height and slenderness very
much.
Avoid all crosswise effects ano
light colors: shun plaids, belts. large
buttons and variety Of material Oh
shading at one time-anything which
tends to break up the long. sweeping
lines of the same tone-as you would
a pestilence. For home wear, trail
ing garments in one tone, light or
dark, will increase the height.
A solid trig, compact, one-tone ef-
feet must be the aim OF the we'll
dressed, large, fleshy woman. Puffs.
rufles and fluffy effects are not her
rightful inheritance. Her dimples and
curves are brought out best by the
plain dark garments. Have the ma
terial as rich as your purse will per.
NIT.
Avoid tight lacing. high, stiff col.
lars, high heels and anything that
would interfere with your freedom Of
movement. Freedom and comfort for
throat, feet and waist are absolutely
essential to health and grace.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

blems in the colors of Harvard. Yale.
Princeton, etc., to the girls, telling
them to compare with the other girls
and exchange until each maiden had
the pennant of her preferred mans
college. The men select their IA
vorite and then each man and each
mSd as partners were found for the
game to be played and the emblem
was pinned upon his sleeve or coat
lapel. These cards were simply pos
tails with the merriest of giEgles on
each one.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
eS5fa1o re eS5f5S9gc8$ sscc
PlsasaDtrieS TO Mark the Event Of Hallowe'er
-F"&rtiB@1t Suggestions for Pleas
ant &alI@@e Party.
apt College Party.

The 31st Of October is the day par
excellence on which to entertain.
There is almost no limit to the things
to be done-luncheons, dinners ar
evening parties can be made most
unique, and the stores provide q
charming array of novelties for favors
place cards and decorative purposes.
Then there Is always the charm OF
mystery, the delving into the future
for tokens of success in love affairs
and the surety that all oniens will
come true IL tried on Halloween in
the dark of the moon at the witching
hour of IL. Nine. Merrl has been per
mitted to see the preliminary plans
and preparations being made by two
young girls, and she is delighted to
pass on some Of the ideas to the read
ers Of the department.
The invitations are on red card
board, lettered in black. They are
ornamented with pen and ink sketches
of witches, cats, owls, bats, brownies,
cabbages, etc. They read: You are
invited to come to the sign Of the Jack
O'Lantern on witch night at o'clock. +"
A small boy bearing a staff on the top
Of which will rest a grinning jack o.
lantern is to deliver the invitations.
He will wear a white mask with the
features market on in red and black.
The hostesses are going to dress as
witches in black cambria robes orna.
mented with owls. toads. cats, etc.,
cut out of red cloth then appliqued on.
Tall witches caps and masks will COM
plete these wierd costumes. All the
black cats in the neighborhood are to
be borrowed for the occasion, while
the rest Of the animals suitable to this
night are being manufactured to fly
from the ceiling by invisible threads.
All the old-time charms, with APP
pies, nuts and tea grounds, will be
tried, and the dining room is to be the
scene of the greatest mystery of all.
AS midnight approaches a gong Is to
ring out IL solemn strokes and the
door will open to reveal q red-covered
table with broad black ribbons across
1t. A large stuffed owl is to be sus-
pended in a tree bough by red and
black ribbons from the overhead chan
dilier. Pumpkin Jacks" and candles
are to furnish the only light, making
the spiders, snakes and toads, ETC.,
crawling over the table look grew
some. enough.
A tissue paper pumpkin rests on
each plate with tiny black cat perch
ed upon it, and there are the dearest
little tin kettles for holding the sailed
nuts. The usual refreshments are to
be served, but the mystery cake Is to
be brought in with due pomp and cere-
money 1t will be illuminated by red
candles, will stand on platter sur
rounded by burning brandy in which
large table raisins are to be scattered
AS it Is passed around each guest will
attempt to get a raisin out of the
flame. Only one chance is to be al
lowed. The gaining Of the bit of fruit
Is supposed to bring good luck. This
is called a Snap Dragon" and is
a very old custou& The cake will con-
tain a coin, ring, pen. thimble, lucky
stone from the head Of sheepshead
fish and a rabbits foot.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

An enlightenIng example Of domes.
tic amenities has been before an Eng
,ish court. A wife going through the
pockets OF her husbands clothes had
her hand caught by rat trap that was
set In one of them She brought suit
againsS the husband to recover dam.
ages for the injury she received. Her
case was eloquently argued. says the
Youths Companion, but the judge de.
clded that the man had right to keep
a rattrap set In each of his pockets
II he pleased. and that the zeal for
Investigation on tho part of the wife
must be INDUCED at her own risk.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12
At a College Party.

The reign of the post card Is SUI
preme and it is really omnipresent
The very latest Ito mel was its use
at recent party where the men were
either college graduates or were in at.
tendance at some well-known institu.
ton.
Soon after the arrival Of the guests
the hostess, herself college girl,
passed cards bearing silken EN-.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

: la New York Turk has been en-
powered legally to call himself Joe
White. His name meant white and
ne merely translated 1t. The original
4s spelled "Ak Kiojoglan." And still
a few persons inveigh against Esper-
3ntO
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Women are not given to brevity Of
speech. but they can admire 1t on oc-
CASTOR and they will uniformly APP
plaud the language used by Balti-
more man. who has just died, in max.
Eng his will. That document consists
of ten words, reading thus: This Is
my will leave everything to my
wife"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

,Tidings from our agricultural fairs
are that the vegetables and'fruits are
the best In number Of years. not.
withstanding the backwardness of the
season and the drought: AS for the
pumpkins. they are all Of prize pro.
Qorttons, as usual.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

A dispatch from Taunton, Mass,
says two mill girls saved $4,000 from
their earnings in as years. Wonder
what they would fix as the age limit
for old maids in that town?
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

The oid-fashloned nightcap Is COM
ing into style again, according to the
Woman's Home Companion. 1t has
never gone out Of style, at least among
tho men
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

The Yankee skipper reports seeing
10000 whales In single school. He
should apply for a job as expert ac-
cauntant, and falling In this, establish
naturefaking trust,
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

After a 12-months' test of the ca
eacity of their stomachs to resist
the preservatives used in embalming
Chicago ptomaines, the poison
squad" of the Illinois university ought
to be prepared to survive any other
demand modern education can maze
on them
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

That South side artist who Is an
aoyed because his mother-in-law stays
in his house and will not go away
should he made an honorary member
of the humorists' union. The present
members OF THAT union need some
.pfoof to point to occasionally.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Some children are in great luck.
Tho schoolboy who broke his collar
bono Ia the opening football game Of
tho season can now devote his school
year to study.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

A cat can look at king, but 1t ap-
GEARS that king cannot look at a
kentucky girl without causing her
men folks TO make fuss.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Would the New York woman who
lost $357,900 without knowing she
was specializing have discovered any
thing about 1T had she won a like
amount
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

When woman seeking divorce
Haya that her husband is q wolf 1t Is
odds TO nothing that he would not af-
firm that she Is q lamb.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

That South Bend man who waited
S6 years to marry will not have much
leisure v repent in should he ever
want to after his impetuous haste.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

People who write books. advocating
erratic theories concerning marriage
cause less embarrassment than those
who attempt to put them into prac-
lice
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

There may be such things as Atm
ity and artistic temperament. but
henlthy common people regard such
terms as part of the vocabulary of the
Language known as tommyrot.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Fhore are only S1.722 persons In jail
IN Tho United States. but that takes no
account of the persons who ought to
30
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Having lost his queue. the emperor
OF Korea will probably remain unno'
dced ia the wings of life
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Leather has gone up, so shoes will
be higher Shall we be obliged tc
wear low shoes In winter to get even
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

whistling piano has been invent
ed. The ancient enmity of sound and
sense becomes the more implacable.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

rs marriage declining" asks
western contemporary. Why. no.
marriage is accepting.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

ignorance and sudden wealth in so
cie'y is pathetic sight to the judi
clcus
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-12-12

Deaf Us the storms and tides are
the cruel children Of ingratltude.