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The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR.

The Record is authorized to an
nou1ce that Fred ]. Beck will be a
candidate for County Assessor OF
Chaves county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries or con
vention.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

"All substance the cunning chemist
Time
Melts down into that liquor of my
life
Friends, foes, joys, fortunes, beauty
and disgust-Emerson.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
FOR COUNTY A

The Record is authorized to an
nounce ]. H. Mcpherson as a candi-
date for County Treasurer. subject to
the action of the Democratic primaries
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The Record Is authorized to an
ounce that N. j. Fritz, of Hagerman,
is a candidate for Commissioner OF
the Third district, subject to the ac-
ton Of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

1 hereby myself a candi-
date for Sheriff of Claves county, sub
primary election.
j. J. RASCOE.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.

The Record is authorized to an
oun that V. r. Kenney is a caadi.
date for reelection to the office of
County Surveyor, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
FOR COUNTY SHERIFF.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce Charles l.. Ballard as a caldi-
date for the Office of Sheriff of Chav-
es county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Art sthou in love with men
praises? Get thee into the very soul
of them, and see,-see what judges
they be-, even in those matters which
concern Observation-Disclosures Azure
Illus.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Nobody looks at what is immed
lately before them; we are all EN-,
ployed in gazing at the stars.-Cicero
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

h~omeseekers into the Pecos Valley
last week. The firm charged the pros
pectors only $40 a head and paid
their fare, $50 to $35 each. and all
expenses of sleeping car and meals,
from Chicago, Tennessee. and Ken
lucky. That is the kind Of work that
are at the mud pie age compared
with that-E1 Paso Herald.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
LOST.

LOST Small gold watch with
chain ON bob OF which were n
graved IS. l.. D." Return to this
office for liberal reward. 28tf
STRAYED:- From the Parr place on
McGaffey ST., a sorrel horse, blaze
face, Is IL hands high, branded on
9th hips, figure 2. Please notify
c. E. Shaw, Roswell, N. NJ. th&s*
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
FOR u TREASURER.

The Record is authorized to an
nounce James Sutherland as a candi-
date for County Treasurer of Chaves
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Referring to the DR.. Jayne Hill in
cident, the Fit. Worth Record re-
marks that "Meinself und Gott" of
the German empire was no match for
ME and My People" of the Big
Stick.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT

The Record Is authorized to an
nounce Jerry Cazier as a candidate
for County Commissioner of Chaves
ounty, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary election.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

The Record is authorized to an
nounce C. w. DAWSON as a candidate
for the office of Tax Assessor of
Chaves county, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

1 hereby my self a candi-
date for the Office of County Assessor
of Chaves county, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primaries.
GUY H. HERBERT.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

See Ririe & Mussenden for land SUI
veying aid concrete work. lit w
End ST., phone 464. 1926
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

w. H. Diven came down from Clio
Wis last night from an extended trip
over the Belen cutoff.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

What the superior man seeks is
in himself; what the small man seeks
is in others.-Confucius.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.

work to play politics. 1t is n way
to cure politics of some Of its Ills
El Paso Herald.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

The noble, If praised, hate in a Ger
tain degree those who praise them
IL they praise too much.-Euripides.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

John Lacy and E. D. Belate, of Big
Springs, are here looking after busi
mess interests.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

When your trees neeu spraying see
I. E.. Thompson who has had four
years experience and is well fixed
for business. Phone 1873 rings.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

J.. P. Wells, of Dawson, N. M.
came in last night on business.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Baled alfalfa, $1,000 per ton at
Chas. Doty's, one-half mile south of
st. Mary's Hospital. 29t4*
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Making sin appear to De a roman
tic adventure certainly promotes evil
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

If you have property that you want
to rent, list it with us. We have many
inquiries for good dwellings.-Roswell
Title & Trust Co.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

F. E. McCleary, of Ell Paso, trans
acted business here today.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Rev. H. F. Vermillion left ON the
local today for Artesia to deliver two
addresses on christian Education"
will return for the services in
Roswell Sunday.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

M. G. Sampson came down from
Acme last night on business.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

In short, we do not all admire and
love the same thing.-Horace.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

G. T. Littlefield, of Kenna, is spen
ing a few days ia Roswell.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Some of the busiest men in Arizo-
ma are taking time OF from their
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Any man who prefers the applause
OF the mediocre to truth is strictly in
Glass B., and history will SO label
him.-Philistine.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

T. NJ. Rabb, first class work and
reasonable charges. 15tf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

The pest ice cream made in tt
city is made by Haynes & Bonne
Try it some time.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

Eternal rest would not be happi-
ness. There must be employment,
growth, progress, hope and incentive
to make life worth living even In
heaven.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

The people who need advice h
worst are not listeners; n those
o capable of giving advice are not
takers.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04
Democratic Ticket


MAYOR
G. A. Richardson
TREASURER
G. R Urton
CITY CLERK
w. T. Paylor
FIRST WARD
Alderman.
J.. w. Thomas, 4 ear term
]. W. Rhea, 2 year term
Board Of Education.
Joseph Carper, 4 year term
W. C. Buchly, 2 year term
SECOND WARD
Alderman.
G. L. WHY'S. 4 year term
Board Of Education
L. K McGaffey, 4 year term
THIRD WARD
Alderman.
J. @. Cummins, 4 year term
Board of Education
J. J. Jaffa, 4 year term
FOURTH WARD
Alderman.
j. T. Carlton, 4 year term
Board Of Education
W. T. Joyner, 4 year term
w. W. Ogle, 2 year term
FIFTH WARD
Alderman.
A. L. Whiteman, 4 year term
C. w. Haynes, 2 year term
Board of Education
H. p. Saunders, 4 year term
]. E. Rucker, 2 year term
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

hone R. B. Jones Ior nvery rigs. 5Stf
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

real estate firm brought 100
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1908-04-04

subject to the action of the Democrat
ic primary election.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24

SELLING AT THESE LOW PRICES
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24

ONE LOT 1Oc SOAP. Sale price, cake. ke.........3c CURLING IRONS, all sizes worth 15c and 25c Sale price, each ......-...... ..................-..5 5c MERCERIzED CROCHET COTTON, actual 5c CLARKS SPOOL AND THREAD, usual value Sc spool; limit dozen spools. Sale price, spool 16
 SC CARD OF PEARL BUTTONS. dozen a card, Sale price, 2 dozen for ......................5 5c
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24
0EB m Our big assortment of Suit Cases, Tsls- /h" eEn scopes and Travelling Bags. chance ZU 'UI1 to get at "a discount of 25 per cent.
NOTIONS

ONE LOT OF sTOCKINET DRESS SHIELDS, 15c value Sale price, pair ...............5c TOOTH BRUSHES good bristles, worth 20c and 25c. Sale price ...-......-...-.-. SC HOOK ON HOSE SUPPORTERS, satin pad, ruffe elastics. worth 25c and BOG pair. Sale price, pair ............ ............. ........-.... Sc DON'T FORGET OTHER NOTIONS ON SALE TODAY
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24
Call and
 Be Convinced
Wash Goods at Such Low Prices

ONE LOT OF DRESS GING- HAMS. very best quality. "Toile Du Nord', and other well known brands, all strictly fast colors; suitable for ladies' misses and children's wear. Usually sells at 15c a yard. Sale price,
 yard ................... 1-2c BOOKFOLD CHEVIOT SHIRT INGS, very nice quality for mems shirts, boys waists and ladies and children's dresses; usually sells at 16 2-3c a yard. At this sale, extra special, per
 yard ......~. .....-..9 12c 3G-NCH WIDE DRESS LINEN. in heavy and light weights, sells at 75c yard. Sale price. yard ..45c YARD WIDE CAMBRIC. soft fin ished, suitable for ladies and cmldren's underwear; a 15c yard quality. Sale price,
 yard ............ ....9 12c
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24
Embroideries

LOT 1. A FINE ASSORTMENT OF EMBROIDERIES, worth up to 2Oc a yard. Sale price, yard ..........9 Sc LOT ?. A BIG ASSORTMENT OF CORSET COVER EMBROIDERIES, Readings, Insertions, Swiss and Ham burg, Openwork, Embroidery. worth 25c and 35c a yard. Sale price.
 yard ........ ..............15c
 OTHER EMBRoIDERIES ARE
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24
Mems and Boys Furnishings

ALL SILK WINDSOR TIES, em- actual 25c and 35c ties. During this sale, each .................... l5c MEMS SOFT FINISHED CAMBRIC
 HANDKERCHIEFS, narrow hem, soft and nice, sell the world over for 25c. During this sale, each ..................... 1-2c MEMS PATENT ELASTIC SEAM DRAWERS, made of nice bleached drilling, finished with patent side elastic seams; well worth 75c a pair. Sale price, pair. r................,4 4Oc MEMS NAINSOOK SHIRTS AND PARTNERSHIPS made sleeveless, coat style; Drawers knee length; a genuine 75c article. Sale price, each .................. .39c MEMS SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, come in pink, light blue, tan and grey; worth soc and 65c per garment
 Sale price, garment. ....37 12c ONE LOT OF BOYS WASHABLE KNEE PANTS, made of khaki or white duck cloth, always sold at 35c. Sale price, pair. .................2 FOG ONE LOT OF GENUINE soc AND 75c INLAND TIES, in the leading and most up-to date shades and patterns Not a tie in the lot worth less than soc. While they last, during this sale, each. .........2 .29c
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24

LOT 3. ASSORTED KINDS OF NICE CORSET COVER EMBROIDERY. Bands, Readings, good quality Swiss and Hamburg Openwork, or blind;
 worth up to soc a yard. All widths. Sale price, yard .23c LOT 4. ONE LOT OF WIDER AND FINER EMBROIDERIES, in big as sortment; worth up to soc yard Sale prlce' yard -.-''-'''.....-...-3 33c SELLING AT THESE LOW PRICES.
Arizona republican., 1908-06-24

MEN'S PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS, genuine soc article. Sale price, pair ..................... 35c ONE LOT OF MEN's soc AND 75c SUSPENDERS, nicely put up in a neat box; summer weight. Sale MEMS FOUR-IN-H HAND TIES, re-
 versible, some in light, dark and me dium shades, late patterns;; actual 25c and 35c ties. Sale price, each .......-..-.......... lSc ONE LOT OF MEMS "E. & w" GOLF SHIRTS, made in coat styles, cuffs attached; many have pockets, so convenient for the "coatless man." Genuine s1.50 and $20O Shirts. Ex- tra special during this sale, only 69c MEMS SOX, solid black or tan, all sizes, usually sell at 1Oc. Sale price, 4 pairs for. ....................2 .25c MEN'S BLACK SOX, with white feet;
 usually sell at 1212c and 15c a pair
 Sale price, 2 pair for. or..........15c AIEN'S NIGHT SHIRTS, made of fine muslin, full size, extra long, nicely trimmed; usually sell at 75c Sale price, each .................... 39c BOYS BLOUSE WAISTS, sizes from to 12 years, come in solid or fancy stripe materials. A good waist at 35c and 40c. Sale price, each...... 2Oc
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

over by the door. lie blew on TINT
Ruth-ses what's In our pail' lHoId'
Ing II upJ
Gladys-1nd 10 my bowl
Hnry-And see the stockingsl
All-Oh. oh. oh! tAli run TO get the
stockinRsD
Dorothy-oh. why couldn't we have
kept awaks1
Fred-veii. we've missed him thls
time sure. nut next year ven ry "
again. and we'll oil keep awake.
All-Yes. indeed. We will.
Elephants aro probably more a ,r,
dant IN the basin Of the Kongo. where
the swamps AFFORD protection. t''a" !"
any other part Of Africa.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

One % the stories that DlsrseIi wa
accustomed to tell with the greatest
relish was ~ an absentminded astrUn
orDer who. scanniBF the heavens one
night. was much puzzled ~ a phe
nomenai brightness for which he tried
In vain ~ account For hours be- as
profoundly studying the phenomenon
and while be- was thus engaged day
light arrived After awhile the ab.
atra"t"d astronomer stumbled ~ red
telling himself sIppfIly that n hp ~
malr'f 'n' ~ led fpu'h I'sng"r b.
won.4 rsI@ biz nights rest - Eli az,
Eerurd.IIerald.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

horn near door. Children rouse up n
little st sound. thea fall bach into for.
mer posftto.l
III.
MoruinE-Fred lrousInE, oh. I sayi
Wake up! What are you MI asleep FORT
Hsrry-Tho's been asIeepf
Dorothy rubbing eye1-Not I.
Giadys-f-was-aITnost asleep.
Earl yswninU-DId he csmc1
Ruth almost crying,-i vas ~
sleepy. Did you ali see hsnf
Others-Oh. no. no.
Fred--Well. I'm afraid We were OIL
asleep, But heard him. lie hirw On
n big horn
Harry and norgthy heard him
GLADYS Aud thore's yonr horn. Fred.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

"sAETA WOULDN'T ooMR rsTr M SHOULD
sPY IT,"
him by making believe we were Moth.
er Goose children right out Of the
bookf
DSrotby-H0w could We do thatf
Fred-We could dress like them and
then stand perfectly stili o. n We were
made Of war or something. just the
way you do In a tableau. yOu know.
lie might think 10 was some kind Of q
show 81 wax figures.
EarI-Oh, ms! I couldn't keep as
stin ~ that
Harry-You could n you really want
ID to zee ssBta Claus.
Eari-Oh, I wilt I Wilt Zee me!
(POsesD
gladys WIN We have to stand %
very lVnEf
FRED oh, rot very. vcry Iong' We
must all Dc ready before Il 0clock
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

lcopyright. 1905. by American Press Asso-
eiattOn.I
I.
ARL ito Ruth,-oh. Just wish
- we could see him.
Fred-See whom?
Ruth - Why. Santa Claus
Earl and | have Just been talking
about him. and we were wishing We
could get a peep AZ him once.
Gladys-Oh. wouldn't ike TO!
Dorothy-Harry and / tried Il last
year. We came down and hid In the
front hall. but papa found Us and sent
Us 10 bed.
Fred after thinking nwhiIe,-I've
thought ~ something Santa Claus
wouldn't come In " be- should spy Us.
but IL he thought we were not real
children be might Couldn't We fool
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18
IRISH POINT OF VIEW.

II 10 g merry Christmas
When there is lots Of snow,
For then through my good shovel
Some golden coin I know.
And It's a merry Christmas
When not a fake is seen,
For Christmas 10 the Irish
Is merry when It's green.
z. K. MUEKITTRICK.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

children come tiptoeing In In COS
tune. stockings IN haBdD
Fred-Sow. we'll hang our stockings
frst. IAN hang then.l Then we'll get
into place. Bopeep. you stand here.
Hold your crook So Miss Muffet. you
must SIT on this footst0Ol, and you
must be eating. Tut y0ur spoon 10
your lips. 50. Jack IEorner. get into
that corner and hold up your thumb
with the plum on g. Jack and Jill.
stand over here and take the paIi BE-.
tween you. VIII stand here aud hold
my horn 10 my mouth. 40. Now. we
mustn't move our eyes. It's getting
late. Now. al ready! IAN poseD
Ruth Cafter awhiIel-Oh. dear! This
pail Is 40 heavy even 81 II Ia empty.
All-sh.
Gladys iafter awhIle)-How my arm
aches.
AIl-sh!
n:aTI ynwns aloud
AIl-Shl
HarT-My thumb Is tired Of stand.
ing up
Dorothy-T'm-so-sleepy yawning.
All-sh!
Jack Horner's hand drops. then his
head. Bopeep drops crook and leans
against wall jill lets 20 % pm aud
slides to floor. Jaek snon does the
same NIss MuTet's head drops for.
ward. Boy Blues eyes close and horn
falls This r0uses him for a moment.
but his eyes soon close again. and be
leans against the WALL
| Enter saBta Claus. IAN fast asleepD
/ Santa Claus-Ah: Well. well, we'll,
| Some o. the childres Of my old friend.
Mother Goose. But what are they do.
ing here7 fwaiks about and looks III
them cIoseIyt Aha! knsw these
children. They're net Mother Gooss's
family. Ahsl I zee what they are up b.
They're waiting 90 see me. and they
don't want mo 10 know them. But
/ they can't fool this old fellow. Just
a. n he didn't know every child IN the
| world. rye found children waiting
for me many a time. but they always
| fall asleep and miss me. IN OH the
stockings. and won't they be SURPRISED
when they wake up ard find they've
missed me after al. nfIlls stockings.
then puts toy or candy Into Miss Muf.
fet's bowl and into Jack and IIlt'9
paiIJ Now ! must be- IN. f.ut h..
lleve fII try that horn - Boy Eua's
once. blows and runs of, dropping
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18

We must dress like Mother Goose chill.
dren. and I'll fix you In your places.
III be Boy Blue We can tnd some
dress-sp clothes In the attic.
Harry-I think I'll be Jack Homer.
I can have q pie.
Dorothy-I want TO be Bopeep, A
cane with a hook handle viii do for o
crook.
Gladys-May / be Miss Mufret?
Earl-what can Ruth and bef
Fred-You might be Jack and jill
and carry a pail % water. An empty
pail will do. Now let's be on and see
what We can nnd Then wen 90 "a
bed, aud I'll lie awake. and after papa
and mamma go upstairs IA call you.
and well come down very softly.
Exeunt.l
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-12-18
Seeing Santa Claus
BY LAURA FROST ARnnAGE.

lcOpyright, 1905. by American Press Asso-
elatiOn.l
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-06-26

fit through the hotels like lost spirits
and recall the dear dead days when
there was politics in this mans town.
and a railroad attorney with a book OF
transportation was a bigger nan than
old Grant. And that's what your re-
form has done. Put a lot of Willies
in serge suits-'nine ninety-eight,
marked down from fourteen fifty
into control Of the destinies Of our
great republic.
What has become Of our common
heritage?" exclaimed Mr.. Handy, wav-
ing his glass wildly. Where is u
manifest destiny? Who's gone and
stolen the pride pointer and the alarm
viewer? Is it in the platform? 70.
you reformers are making terms with
Gompers; and Taft's liberal views
as they call them. are going to pre-
vail over the fine conservative views
of our peerless leader, our grand old
man, freedoms champion, the defend
er of the faith Of the fathers, the man
who-the man who-the man who
reiterated MI. Handy-'the mar who
Il refer to Hon. ]. G. Cannon Of Dan
Vile. Ill.
where's your keynote speech in
this convention? I'll tell you; it's
fastened in Burrows time lock. Who
Is going to sound a clarion note here
to-day? There will be no clarion note.
The name Of the gallant Blaine will
not be heard In the hall. The party
that saved the country, that broke the
shackles on 1000. 900 slaves. the party
that preserved the Union, is represent
ed here by the allies. and they are
tossed around like a lot of last years
alfalfa. They came here asking for
the presidency; they were willing to
compromise on the vice-presldency
and sprung the name Of jim Sherman,
1T reminds me of the time Col. Ana
doneran ]. Balderson of our town
started out to be minister to England
under Cleveland's first administration.
He found that Job gone, and compro-
missed by applying for assistant secre-
tary Of state. Failing in that. he asked
for United States marshal. Failing In
that, he asked for the p~ostofice al
home. and then. failing in that
Strengthened himself up and said:
Thank heaven. we have a Democratic
governor in Kansas. and he will moi
turn me down
"He came home three months later
with a pair of Gov. Clicks old trous
ers. and to that end has your reform
brought those who for 40 years have
been fighting the party's battles"
Mr.. Handy rose proudly and said;
Observation-Disclosures crimes ara
committed In thy name!"
the elp Crowds Tribute.
What q curious thing Ia q big crowd
of civilized men and women gathere<