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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

All members of the A. o. U. W. are
requested to meet promptly at 2.30 this
afternoon at Modern Woodmen hall,
Augusta. with the Grand Lodge Off
GERS. They will proceed to the residence
of the late A. G. Andrews, 80 Oak
street, where the Grand Lodge burial
services will be performed at 2.45
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

+ Gen Beal Command, No. 90, u. ".
u, will hold its installation of officers
tonight in G. A. r. hall and cordial
ly invites the members of the Home
to attend. Assistant Adjutant General
VIM. F. Miller of Foxcroft will install
the officers ELECT. Gen. Wainwright
Cushing of Foxcroft will be present.
as will several other prominent officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
Daniel SulIy Tomorrow Night.

Daniel Sully will appear here in the
Home Opera house tomorrow evening
in his new play entitled THE Golden
Rule" Much interest is being mani
Tested by the members of the Home on
the occasion of his visit. as he has
made himself popular with Home thea
tergoers in The past
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Another case of ,diphtheria has been
reported to the Board of Health in the
family of Charles Pushard on Willow
street. His eight-year- daughter
is now suffering with the disease. An
other daughter has had the disease and
recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Miss Edith Lander. who has been
passing her vacation with relatives in
this city returned yesterday to East
Orange, y. J. Miss Mabel Moore, who
is also teaching school in the same
place returned home yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Principal Stuart arrived in this city
from Guiford yesterday. preparatory to
the opening of the High school Monday.
MIR. Stiarfkcomes, to us highly recon-
merded by{GUfford authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The linemen Of the Waterville e.
Fairfield Railroad have nearly complet-
ed the work Of placing the signs Cars
Stop Here" The patrons Of the road
will benefit by this if they will only
help some by taking their position
near the signs. when they wish to hall
a car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

All members of the A. o. U. w. are
requested to meet promptly at 80 this
afternoon at Modern Woodmen hall.
Augusta. with the Grand Lodge otfi-
GERS They will proceed to the residence
of the late A. 6. Andrews 81 Oak
street, where the Grand Lodge burial
services will be performed at 2.45
o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

At a special meeting Of Waterville
Lodge. No. 5, A. o. U. W., it was
voted to send a delegation to Augusta
to attend the funeral of the late Judge
A. C. Andrews, grand recorder Of the
Maize A. o. L. w, which will be held
this afternoon from his late residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

A Swiss engineer has perfected Z
new fire escape. 1t consist Of series
of folding iron ladders attached to the
window frames. Each ladder reaches
from one window to the next one b.
low 1t. By turning a crank ON any
floor all the frames beneath are un.
folded in less than a minute and form
continuous means Of DESCENDING =
the ground. r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Mrs. A. A. Merrill has been selected
to install the officers elect Of the Wo-
mems Relief Corps at their hall tonight.
An invitation has been extended to tia
members of the E. P. Pratt Post and
to their wives to be present. Refresh
ments Will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The old year was watched out at the
home Of Miss Angie Beckford at Ben
ton Station Tuesday night. Several
classmates and invited friends passed
the early evening in the playing Of
games and in social intercourse. Re-
freshments were served by the hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
MUNICIPAL BONDS FOR sALE

The CITY Of Waterville u offerin9 noe
sale 80, od0.00 worth Of Refupdfng B0ndA.
dated February Int, 1S0a. Thee b0n6S
run for thirty years and bear intore4 u
four per cent, the coupons being pavab5o
sen1i.annually.
These bonds viii b soA about January
18th, ia0a .SE y
For further partieulars address
NORMAN x ETyELEA
dssasdo 3seAe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Home on furloughs: Francis NJ. Fer
nandez and Joseph w. Chadbourn to
Boston and William Spinney to Ports
mouth, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The prevalence of the measles is
having a bad effect upon the attend
ance at the Gardiner schools. One
school. which registers over 40 pupils,
had but Is in attendance on the OPEN
ing day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Benton was largely represented at
the meeting Of the East Kennebec Po-
mona which was held with Winslow
Grange Tuesday. Several remained to
the social given by the young people
of the Winslow Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

= ]. H.. JMcGregor. who has been visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. D McGreg-
or in this city, has returned to his duties
in Boston. Mr. McGrcgor is employed as
salesman il. one of the leading clothing
houses Of. that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

There will be a moving picture show
in the Home Opera house Tuesday
evening, Jan. d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

James Coyne, the local heavyweight
boxer, finished.his training course Syestar-
day and is resting up until his bout with
Fercy Hill of Gardiner at Augusta Thurs
day evening. Terry Kid Brysonsof Port
land. his sparring partner, is also billed
to appear. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The ladies Of the Methodist church
have prepared a splendid chicken din
ner which they will serve at the church
parlors from 11.30 A M. to P. M. to-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Much Inconvenience was coused along
the business section Tuesday night on
account of the lights refusing to burn
without fuses. Some of the stores were
lighted with candles and some by oil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The funeral of the late Sterry G..
Twogod and the late John Hunter were
held from the Home chapel at . o'clock
yesterday Afternoon. Rev. II. s. Fur
rage conducting the services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Mrs N. ]. Carron has returned to her
home in Pittsfield, after visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Emerson.
lower Main street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

There will be an auction sale of the
personal property on the Clarence L.
Knight farm, High street, at 10 A. NJ.
Tuesday, Jan. !. Ten cows will be
sold and all the farming tools and i'm
pletnertS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Mrs. l.. +. Rhines of Gardiner with
her TWO daughters, Miss Mabel Trott
and Mrs. Lottie Goldsmith, We're the
guests OF Mrs. Rhines sister. Mrs. c.
L. Peaaock Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The degree staff of Hallowell Com
mandery. NO. 81. U o. G. c.. will nave
five or six candidates to be initiated this
evening" and all the members of the staff
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

John Stetson returned yesterday to
Bath after visit to friends in this
city. During his stay here he attended
the dance given by the Rusty Dozen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The following members have been
granted passes: Thomas McDermot to
Damarscotta: Joseph 3. Stillings to
Bath and Samcul L. Jepson to Lynn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Regular meeting of Peli Clason
Camp. S. of ", this evening. All menu
bers Of the degree team and all COM
n,ittee are requested TO be present
The meeting will begin at 7.30 and
close at 9 sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Miss Ethel Ashford Of Litchfield was
in the city yesterday. Miss Ashford
Is ON her way to New York. where she
will make a visit Of six weeks with
relatives She will be accompanied to
New York by her uncle, A. L. Berry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Thomas Clary OF North street is
building new stable. The stable Will
have all the modern conveniences and
when completed will be one of the best
on that street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Henry Taylor. clerk at the paper mill
at Rumford Falls, Is at home on visit
to his mother, Mrs. J. o. Taylor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Special commune alton of kennebet
Lodge, F. and A NJ, Thursday evening
Work in the F. c. degree.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

James H. Peck, late Co. D, Sd Ohio
Inf, has been appointed sergeant OF
Co. c, in Place of Arthur Mcmahon.
who resigned Dec. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Roy Copeland was calling on friends
in town on his way to his work at Au-
gusta, after passing few days with
his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Today will be holiday at the Car
diner postoffice. The rural carriers
will make no delivery and the city
carriers will make but one delivery
during the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

/ The dancing party given at City hal
Hast evening by the class of 90 was hoti
a social and financial success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Carol Austin. who has been visiting
friends in Boston the past week. resumed
his duties at the Western Union Tele-
graph Office yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

A special meeting of John Is. Hubbard
National Corps. No. 80. will be held at X.
of P hall at 715 O'Clock Thursday night.
A large attendance is earnestly desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Miss Evelyn Davis who has been
passing the holidays in this city, re-
turned yesterday to Utica, n. T.,
where she is engaged in teaching.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Washington Daggett. who has been
on an extended furlough to Houlton,
has returned to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The remains of the late John O'Brien,
who was killed by the electric car Sat-
urday night have been taken away for
burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Judge James Nj. Larrabee was busily
engaged yesterday in making up his
report OF bound over and appealed
cases for presentation at the January
> term Of court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
Oakland Lodge, N. E. o. P, Election.

At the annual meeting of Oakland
Lodge. n. E. o. p, the following Of
ficers We're elected:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Eugene Ardet, foreman ut Johnson
Bros, is visiting relatives in Boston this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Several from this place attended the
wedding reception Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Atkinson at North Fairfield. Thursday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Aldo J. Pelliginni has accepted a
position as clerk in the treasurer's Of
flee. vice George J. Jeffrey, resigned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
Daily kennebet Journa!
Wednesday, January /, 1908.
GARDINER.
Telephone 48-4.

Gardiner citizens will confer favor BY
leaving or telephoning Items OF news IN
terest TO the Journals Gardiner editor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The Samanthas will meet this afternoon
with Mrs. f. E. Blake, 50 Academy street
at the usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Parker OF Show
hogan recently visited friends in this
place several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

1t has been four weeks since tho forty
boat at this place was put in its winter
quarters and no teams have been able 70
Cross the river since. A bridge In much
needed. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The ice on the river IS in the best Of
condition for skating. A large delega-
ton enjoyed it Tuesday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
WEST SIDE

Wednesday night the postponed game
between the West Side and the American
Wooden Mil will be bowlcd The rivalry
between the two teams Is especially hot
and a lively contest Is anticipated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Mrs. Hattie Bowman Of Oakland Is
on a visit to Mrs. William 8. Craw-
ford, Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Miss Amy Richards, who has been
making a visit at her home at Togus
returned yesterday to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
NATIONAL HOME.

Of,,cer of the day. Capt Patrick
CuSack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The remains of the late Samuel
Lord were sent yesterday to Norway,
Me, for interment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The new Fl. p. Webber gasoline
engine recently purchased by l. n.
Smith arrived at the freight depot at
Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
Ionioht,s Concert.

Marcll-"The New Era" Warren
Oyerture-"A Morning Noon and Night"
Suppe
WaltzeS-"Jeanette'' Bennet
Selection FROM The Pretty Sister of
Jcse" F'rohmann
Yankee Patrol" Meachann
Medley-.Goodbye. Sweetheart. Goodbye"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Mr.. ard Mrs. Alfred Nelson returned
home from their visit 10 Bangor Friday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
!. HALLOWELL.

H. C. Greene of Portland is visiting
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Capt. George F. Jewett is seriously
sick at his home at Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
FARNIINCDALF

l. w. Smith has n crew of men chop
ping: in the lot of wood recently pur-
cha sed by him on North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

1t was also voted to send several floral
offerings. The A. o. U. w. services
will be held at 2.45 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
FAIRFIELD.

Mrs Albion Mace of Oakland was
calling on old friends Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

w. l.. Tozier went to Brunswick or
a business trip yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

w. W. Watt Of Portland was In the
city yesterday to adjust recent fire
loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
HINCKLEY.

Fred Snow has been in Augusta at
work the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

Manley Morrison of Clinton was call
ing on friends in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

In a favorable wind fox can scent
"a man one quarter of a mile away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01
AN ATTEMPTED BREAK.
Young Man Puts Foot Through Win.
dow and SpoiIs the Game.

"A case Of attempted breaking was
reported to Night Officer Joseph Cur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-01-01

The ". G. T. L. will meet with Mrs. w.
H.. Perry at ) o'clock Thursday afternoon.
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Castalia Scrappings.

Editor Champions AS it APP
pears that space will about Fl,
another scrap will attempt to
write a few.
Since Hardknot drew down so
straightly that even the laundry
found it difficult to straighten me
out l hope to dodge his lasso and
be counted in the game this once.
The aged pastor, ]. H. Hayman
supplied his regular appointment
last second Sunday and Saturday
before at New Zion,
In the midst of the Sunday exer-
cises two young lads concluded to
begin a continuous absence from
home without perrnissions from
parents, taking up at Fl. Myers,
where their fathers, toward the
close of the week fell in company
with them, continuing with them
to their former place of abode.
Parents and sons all attended
church and sunday school as jovial
as hooking birds in springtime.
Mr.. Mann Gill, of Myakka
Head was an esteemed guest
among the fair sex of lower Casta-
liza last Sunday afternoon.
On which round got OH trail of
one of his friends who had gone
out OH similar quest. In his
absence his horse fed away and he
after a search with the man of the
house through the community
returned to find that the ladies
were the successful finders.
The money panic being in force
necessitating shortage of banda
ges to prevent an explosion of the
head of ]. j. Stephens brought
about by the great fame gained by
the exhibits placed in the State
Fair by him. He has supplied q
number of his neighbors with seed
corn and says he has an inquiry
from farmer at Barlow who he
expectsto supply as he can supply
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-20

others yet with nice white Florida
grown corn.
Mrs. J. ]. Stephens attended the
Fair Tuesday the eighteenth, as
did also Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Swain
are spending a visit among rela-
tives on the Little Manatee in COIL
nection with a meeting of Confed-
crate veterans and the Fair in
Tampa.
Mr.. G., w. Stephens has COM
pleted a very bad job of grubbing
and is expecting a photograph
after which he can sit in the shade
and listen to charming music.
Messrs +. G.. and w. Z. Harris
the right about farmers are fencing
and preparing their lands for their
crops.
J. T.. Duncan, J. w. Mcleod
F. S. Harrison have planted corn
extensively.
Mrs. S. A. Stephens spent one
day and night shopping and visit
ing at Lily.
Our school teacher, Mr.. Jos. e.
Cordell, was happily surprised by
a visit from Supt. John Carlton.
Scrap.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-20
News of the Week
In DeSOtO County
As Reported by The Champions
Excellent Corps of Correspondents
y A Resume Of Current Events .
Lily Locals.

Nice cool weather and some rain
Mr.. J. r. Durrance is moving
his oranges this week.
Miss Della Cocker is very i'll al
present but hope she soon will re-
cover.
Rev. 7, w, White filled his
regular appointments Saturday and
Sunday
Some of our farmers are plant
ing corn and it is hopeful we will
have better crop season this year
than was last.
Orange trees are blooming, and
the bloom can be seen some dist
ance away.
Our merchant, Mr.. J T. Steph-
ems is rushing his business straight
OH and invites you to come one,
come all.
Come boys, you had better stir
up or you will be left in the cold
for our visiting boys are rushing
in their favor.
Our school is progressing again
under the management of assistant
Miss Odessa Robinson, now as
principal teacher. Supt. Carlton,
visited the school Tuesday and was
pleased to see it doing so we'll.
Lily seems to be the center of
attraction of a good many visiting
young ladies and young gentlemen
We are glad to welcome them to
come to Lily. Spoon Bill.
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Gardner Gossip.

Brownville was largely repre-
sented here at church Sunday
Gardnerites were presented to a
grand musical treat Monday night
by Perry Bros. Music Co.
Jonathan Coker had the painful
accident of sticking a nail in his
foot and has been somewhat
crippled for few days
Miss BERTHE Coker returned home
last week very i'll but she very
rapidly improved and was able
this a. m. to accompany the home
folks on fishing trip only to add
more misfortunes it seems. Miss
BERTHE, we are informed, was lean
ing over the river bank for some
purpose and losing her balance she
tumbled in head6rst into the creek
ten feet below. Consider her
mothers and sisters feelings on
seeing her struggling in the water
find no man near. But Miss
BERTHE is too shrewd to get drowned
She very readily rescued herself
and only received some bruises and
a sprained back. Now if she does
not contract cold, and we trust she
won't, all will soon be well
Looks funny to we scribe why so
many people will turn out to a
sing when only twelve or fifteen
will attend prayer meeting. Me-
thinks prayer is need here now
equally as bad as singing. Yes,
we are glad to see you at the sing
alright and would also be delighted
would you attend prayer meeting
b. P. Clark and Little Guy have
returned from the east coast where
they went month ago
Noah Smith, of Nocatee, greeted
his many friends here last even
ing.
Doctor and Mrs. Moore visited
the state fair in Tampa last week
Mr.. ]. l.. Brandon went to the
fair this a. M.
Geo. McCorquodale had a tussle
with his horse Monday morning
and received several bruises. The
horse became affected it seems at
neighber who was assisting Mr..
Nc hitch up,
R. B. McCorquodale has re-
turned to his position at Fl. Meade
Tom Cocker goes hog hunting
occasionally.
Let's quit. HARD HEAD.
2 l8. 1908.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-02-20

Mr.. Bourke Cochran is not above a
resort to apt alterations artfu aid,
With Mr.. Bryan and the presidential
chair. he says, tine plunderers Of
millions will be given preference in the
pathway to prison over the pilferers Of
pennies"