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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
N CURE:
IN BAD At
KAN CITY

Special to Daily Leader.
Pawnoe, Okla, Oct. 29--The scath-
ing editorials published in the Kaw
City Star u It's lest two issues is
stirring the Republicans up in Kay
and Usage counties, and causing Me-
CURE a great amount of trouble The
Star is a strong Republican paper and
has always been since It's infancy, but
when It comes TO the position McGuire
takes on the removal of restrictions
on the Indians lands OF his district
the editor bolts the ticket so far as
Mcclure Is concerned and advises his
friends 10 support Henry S. Johnston,
who Is for the removal.
There is no issue so important to
the people of this section of the coun.
try as the removal of restrictions, and
McGuire's utter lack of anything TO
say on this point for some time put
| him in n place hard to find. Ii re-
mairsd for the Star editor 10 make
| him cone out squarely and say that
he was against any such legislation at
| the next session. In other words, the
cattle men from Texas were not yet
| through with the country. and il was
| his desire that they. together with the
/ Federal officeholders, should have
control for a few years yet Non
| partisan clubs are being organized In
these two counties. the members Of
which are pledging their support TO
Johnston, and much good work Is be
| ing done. This stand of MoGuire's In
/ the interest of the Texas men, and
his tenacious olinglng 10 the Federal
| office flunkies will lose McGuire at
least 900 votes in these two coun.
lies. and perhaps more if the move
ment continues at It's present gait.
| Other parts of McGuire's district
are similarly affected in his stand on
the further removal OF restrictions
and when the matter gets noised
around there as e is here. the Mcclure
| committee win be willing 10 spend
some of the slush fund in his hehalf
which they have mp to this time. been
holding close at hand for the "boys
when the campaign Is over.
Every effort known 10 campaign
methods has bee nmade 10 stop tho
restriction talk in this section, but
there Is no stopping Il or fixing things
with the men that usually have been
hacking Mcguire to the last ditch
Men have been offered postoftices
Who We're disposed TO 80 after Ne
Guire. II they would onis deesst but
that is not what these men are want
ing. They want the restrictions re.
moved, this country taken from the
hands Of the cattle men and the
! Standard Oh,
Last week Mcclure had men out IN
the field here telling the boys conf
dentially that the Interior department
was going 10 remove the restrictions
wholesale as soon as the campaign
was over. but this ala not stop the
talk and the present Indications are
that u will not stop until Johnston
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
z DAYS MORE
To PAY TAX

In two more days the account Of the
oil gas. coal and other mineral mining
companies with the state, representing
payments under the gross revenue tax
bill, will become delinquent. A ma
iority OF the oil and gas companies
have submitted checks to the state
auditor but no coal. lead. zinc. or jack
mining companies had, up to today,
complied with the requirements of the
new law.
The percentage on the gross pro
ducticn of these companies may be
paid for the quarter, ending October
81, any time during the mouth bat at
the expiration of that period the com
panies are not only liable to an in.
spection of their books but to the pay
ment Of penalty of IS per cent of the
amount due fcr each day after the
limit has passed
Coal companies are required TO pay
2 per cent of the gross production,
while asphalt. zinc, lead and copper
mining corporations pay IL of / per
cent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
NEW STATE COMMITTEE

Following Is the new state Demo
cratic committee elected in the recent
primaries.
Adair--W. II. Davis. Stillwell. Okla
AlfaIfa-Lafe Knodler. Helena.
Atoka---
Beaver
Beckham-J. D. ballard. Sayre.
Blaine II b. Alien, Okeene.
Bryan--W. Ie. Utterback. Durans.
Caddo-R. Hester, Apache.
Canadian--Jlari Beebc, lei Reno.
Carter Frank Bonner, Ardmore.
Cherokee-W. w. Hastings. TanPc'
qunh.
Choctap Bob Conad. Grant.
Cimarron-Thomas Richmond, Jur
genson.
ClevelAnd-George Smith. Lexing.
ton.
Wright Christian, Coalgate.
Comanche- Jchn Nc. Young, Law
ton.
CRAIG. d. T.. Amos, Vinita.
Creek M. Jones, Bristow.
Custar-T. L. Stone. Custer City
Delaware-T. s. Refer, Grove.
Dewey--Kirlcy France.
lflus-Gcorge +. Baker. Gags.
Garheld--C. ID. Hubbell, Enid.
Grady e. r. Jones. Chickasna.
Grant "A. c. Thompson, Lamont
Greer *. J.. Thompson. Mangum.
Johnston-George w. Dudley, Tish'
omingo.
Kay-Willis Scott, Tonkawa.
KingfsAer-Fred Eahler, Hennes
sey.
Kiowa-M. p. Won Meter, Hobart.
Lattimer-E. NJ, Cooper, Wilburton
lie hlore-R. IT, Minsoe, Spiro.
Lincom-R. V. Hoffman, Chandler
Logan. d. Burke, Guthrie.
Loye-G. II. Montgomery, Mar
,tetia
Maiors-John D. Roberts. Fair
view.
Marshall--Summers Hardy, Madin
Mayes-H. M. Butler, Pryor Creek
Murray-L. C. Coyle, Iona.
Muskogee-Frod z. Bronson, Mus
lOgee.
McLalne-J. #. sharp. Purcell.
McCurtain-R. f. Wilson, Isabelle.
Noble a. /. Thompson, Perry.
Nowata-Bert TillOtson.
Okfuskoe-J. l.. Warmon. Okemah
Oklahoma-R. II. Fuller. Oklahoma
City.
Okmulgoe-W. A. Hiatt, Okmnlgee
Usage -E +. Scott, Pawhuska.
Ottawa. X. Moore, Miami.
Pawnee-G. NJ. Berry Pawnee.
Payne Dale Litton, saltwater.
Pittsburg Milwee, Krebbs.
Pontotoc-Sam r. Mcclure, Ada.
PoItaTatomis-L 7. Sammons
Maude.
Roger MiTIs-T. NJ. Miller, chey
enne.
Rogers Walter e. Morris, Chelsea
Haskell-T. ID. smith, Chant
Hughes-E. A. Edmonson. Holden
vile.
semlnolo-E. E. Jayne. Wewoka.
Sequoyah--I G. McComb. Salisaw
Stephens-T. l. wade. NARROW.
TilIman- Il. 4. zumwalt, Frederick
Tulsa-G. N. wright, Tulsa.
hington-Howard Webber. Bart
lesville.
Waogner-Tom Harrall, Wagner
Washita-Sam Massingaie, Cordeii
Woodward-D. p. Marum. Wood
ward.
Woods--John B. Doolin. Alva.
AtOkn, Beaver, Garvin. Harper
Jackson. Pushmataha and Texas coun
Ties have thus far failed 10 send ~
names OF committeeman.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
sAs w
LAT THE THEATRE.
s & 81 * sc 81 % # # 81 # sS @ # sS # ss 81 81 sSs 1 81 81 # # q sc # 81

Guthrie today making final arrange
iients for the special to be run from
Guthrie that the capital city's citizen
ship might witness the production at
the least possible Inconvenience. The
production comes to Oklahoma from
The Willis Wood theatre in Kansas
City. Eight G0-foot baggage cars are
required to transport the scenic effects
from town to town. while two Arms
palace stock cars are utilized for the
horses and camels used in the pro-
duction
Undoubtedly Klaw & Erlanger's
mammoth mechanical production of
General Lew Wallaces mighty play
'Ben-Hur' with it's lustrous stag of
Bethlehem. It's cafels. Arabian steeds.
Oriental trappery and mimic splendor
ot the gorgeous East continued Mr..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Served as coffee. the new coffee
substitute known to grocers every
where as DR.. Shoop's Health Coffee,
will trick even a coffee expert Not
a grain of real coffee in it either, Pure
healthful toasted grains. malt, nuts.
etc, have been so cleverly blended a.
to give a wonderfully satisfying coffee
taste and flavor And it is made IN
a minute" too! No tedious 20 to 30
minutes boiling. Test It and see. Or.
Shoop created Health Coffee that the
people might have a genuine coffee
substitute, and one that would be thor
oughly satisfying in every possible re-
spect Sold by Bank grocery.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
BARN()N
TELLS Of
SMITH
AFFIDAVIT

special to Daily Leader.
Sapulpa, Okla, Oct. 29.-Judge w.
L. Barnum, who is in the city. gave out
the following signed statement today:
MY attention has been directed 10
a purported retraction Of Mr. "Tonk"
Smith as TO certain statements made
by him relative to B. s. Mcclure, Re-
publican candidate Tor congress in the
First district. ! do not know what
may have transpired at POnca City at
tho tine OF the recent visit OF Cover
nor Haskell but ! do know that no
one living today, has said more about
MIR. McGuire in connection with the
matters contained in the affidavit
read at Guthrie by the governor than
Mr.. Smith, and from my knowledge
of Mr. Smith, / am satisfied he viii
not retract single statement con-
tanned in the affidavit as read by the
governor, and If pressed Mr.. Smith
viii tell at whose instance he made
the statement about Mr. Mcclure. Mr.,
Smith has made the charges against
Mcclure so often and In the presence
of so many different people that he
will not deny them, (and besides he
Is not that kind OF mani, no matter
what his personal differences or feel
ings are with Mr.. Johnston. ] would
suggest TO the Oklahoma Times for
the interest and welfare OF the public
in general and especially the electors
Of the First district that II publish
the retraction Of Mr. Smith along
with Mr. Flynn's version of From
ArapahO TO the Warren amendment"
And If this is given rs Il was given to
me. Mr.. Jennings and Mr. Cunyan. tlIe
Republicans OF the First district Will
be In search of another acndidate.
(Signed) w. l.. BARNUM.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Fisher, lis beyond dispute the most
elaborate spectacle ever staged in the
history Of the world.
Edgar Stillman Kellys brilliant
musical score, which so heightens the
dignity and solemrity of the drama
tzati0n and was one Of the most po-
tent factors in its success. is made a
dominant feature OF the new produc.
ton A chorus OF 1875 voices inter
prets the vocal numbers and an aug
mented orchestra renders the insiru.
mental score. Altogether more than
three hundred persons take part in the
production.
Eight performances of 'Ben-Hur
are scheduled at the Overholser opera
house the week of November 9th. Tues
day, Ncyember 10 has been made
Guthrie night"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
THE
PASSENGERS

Chicago, Oct pa dispatch to the
Tribune from Detroit says;
Feeling its way in a smoke pail over
Georgian bay, on Saturday, the steam
er Iroquois, with seventeen passen-
gers and a crew rf five. smashed on
West Rock Twenty minutes later it
caught fire from an overturned cook
stove. Those aboard owe their lives
to the prompt response of rafting
tug to the signals of distress. When
The lroquois crashed on the rock ca
reening FAR over. panic ensued.
There were women on board There
was sea running which made the
towing of the boat impossible.
The tug dropped its log boom and
came TO The rescue. All were saved.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
Ben Hur Excursion Train Guthrie Z
Oklahoma City.

Zen Hur Excursion Train Guthrie 70
- oklahoma City.
Guthrie Is to he especially favored
bV Manaser ed Oyerholser. during the
Ben IIur weel, az Oklahoma City, No
vember OH TO t4th. arrangements have
been made 90 make Tuesday evening
November 10th GGuthrie night AZ the
Overholser opera hoAse. Mr.. over.
holsor Will PERSONAL cyome TO Guth-
lie ON Wednesday November ith, with
2 diagram of the theatre and all the
tickets for the evening of Tuesday
November 10th and vii hold a seat
sale at the lone Hotel from $3.50 a. m.
10 5 d. m.
Tickets whether in the balcony, low
cr floor or boxes will be furnished as
selected. Tho sale will be for that
day only. Whatever tickets remain
rnsold VIII be placed on sale at Okla
bona CITY when the sale opens there
Thursday November 5th.
Manager Overholser has chartered
a special train over the Santa Fe rail
road for the evening of November 10th
The train vii leave GGuthrie precisely
at G o'clock and viii roturn from ok.
lahoma City after the performance at
midnight
The staging OF Ben Hur at Oklaho
ma Civ Is the biggest event in the
musical annals OF the state said Rus
sell Fisher special advance man for
the Ben llur company, who was IN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Coming Thro' the Rye"
From oil accounts ID would seem
impossible 10 overestimate the high
character OF the production of "C0m-
ing Thro' TIE Rye which viii be seen
Tor Tie first time here AT the Brooks
Sunday night II Is a musical comedv.
in the presentation Of which the limit
of extravaganza appears TO have been
reached There are 75 people en-
ploycd in the performance, made Up
OF comedians, singers and dancers,
who have won distinction in their re-
spective lines of work. and tie scenic
and costume display is described as
massive and beautiful. Two Colt
cars are required 10 transport the
equipment. from which some idea OF
It's immensity may be gathered. That
we are to have the number one COM
pany and production here is assured
by The fact that there is only one
Coming Thro the Rye" organization
in existence. The comedy OF the
piece Is said to be wholesome. clean
cut and OF the kind which keeps the
audience constantly convulsed with
laughter. while the musical score is
described as unusually melodioGs.
iingling and catchy. Outside of the
choruses. The program specifies up
wards Of twenty numbers which are
said to become quickly Uular This
is the kind OF entertah lent which
commands the attention Of all who en-
joy the best in stage offerings, and 4
it receives the patronage here which
Is deserves. and which has been be
slowed upon II elsewhere. It Will be
witnessed by an audience limited in
size only by the capacity of the thea
tire. The sale OF seats begins Thurs
daV
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Stomach troubles would more quice-
ly disappear il the idea of treating TIP
cause. rather than the effect, wou6
come into practice. A tiny, inside,
hidden nerve. says DR.. Shoop. governs
ord gives strength 10 the stomach. q
branch also goes to the heart. and orl1
TO the kidneys. When these ~insi&e
nerves ffaik then the organ must faG-
Ar. Orb &llpop's ResiSrstiye is direce-
ed specifically to these failing nerves
Within as hours after starting the RE
storaJive treatment patients say they
realize gain. Sold by Wallace's drug
store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

The proceeds of the Gem Theatre
for Thursday and Friday, October %
and 30, will go for the benefit of the
Banner School Foot Ball Team. The
entertainment win be twice the usuai
length and the price will be l0e.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
NEFARlous TRUST
DECLARES FOR TAFT
CONTINUED from Page g.


can industries. It's platform pledges
/ to preserve in the tariff the princi-
bic that duty shall be equal to the
difference in cost of production at
home and abroad, together with a rea'
sonable profit Its candidate for
presiden', Mr.. Taft. in a speech in
Ohio last year. and i'm his speech OF
acceptance of the nomination has un'
couivocally endorsed this principle,
and has expressed himself as opposed
20 discrimination against any parsicu-
lar industry. Mr. sherman, candidate
Tor vioe-presdent, stands for the same
principles. Last winter the Repub-
lican members of Congress staunchly
withstood the clamor Of portion OF
the press for the immediate removal OF
'ro duty on naper and pulp. and insis-
ted upon fair preliminary investiga-
iion before any action should be taken.
All the Republican members Of the
committee of investigation reported
against disturbing the tariff on paper
and pulp.
"As the Republicans were so fear
less and resolute on the eve of a
presidential election. in face of the de
mand OF the press. 1t is, therefore, rea.
sonahle 20 expect that II they are re
tanned in power the paper industry
" ~ receive fair treatment in the reyi.
sion OF the tariff.
with such alternatives before us,
he prosperity OF our industry. at least
al this time. seems inseparably linked
nth The success of the Republican
party. particularly in the forthcoming
election os members of congress-.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Tickets go on sale today for The
Matinee Girl company. who present
II hid I, that funny musical cOfi-
edy at ahe Brooks theatre Friday
night Prices pc 35c soc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

shall have been elected and a law en-
acted that will open this country 10
white settlers and protect the Indians
from the Standard OH and other spe-
cial interests.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

To feel strong. have good appetite
and digestion9 sleep soundly ana en-
! JOY life, use BuidOck Blood Bltters, the
great system tonic and builder
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
The "pevlI.v

! ne "peNil."
The production OF Franz Molnar's
much discussed coemdy, THE Devil
CDer Teufen. which Henry W. Saw
age will offer at Brooks theatre,
Thursday. November .. is typical Of
the presentations bearing tho Savage
hall mark and is complete and fin
ished in every detail The company II
a strong one and Is headed by Camp
bell Gollan and Adele Block. This is
the only authorized version OF the
clever Hungarian drama which will
be seen here and correctly presents
the views OF the author. as Mr.. Saw
age brought to America to superlntend
his production. Herr julius Herzka.
The frieId and collaboration Of Molnar
In the German translation
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
BEGGS' BLOOD PURIFIER
CURES catarr., of she stoinaclS.

Lowney's Chocolate Candy, the best,
at Renfro's Drug Store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

There's nothing 50 good for sore
throat as Dr. Thomas lGclectrlc Oil.
Cures It in a few hours. elieves any
pain IN any part.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Try a pair o. my sey's and elrlsc
Shoes $1.oo 20 $2.5o, sll leather fui
yamps in all styles and feathers, as
Rohinson's.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

The proceeds OF the Gem Theatre
for Thursday and Friday, October 29
and SO, will go for the benefit of the
Fanner School Foot Ball Team. The
entertainment viii be twice the usual
length and the price will be l0c.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Have You reglsteredY II no. do so
this week,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Mennen's Talcum lac. at Renfro's
Drug Store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Special bargains on tables. s1.25 and
Si.4s. A saving Of rs and so cents on
each pair bought al Robinson's.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
LANDSLIDE,
SAWS HASKELL
tcontInued from Page ~

Ohio Is now no longer doubtful but
viii be carried by Democracy: New
York, Indiana and New Jersey are
practically decided; and believe al
most every state which is now listed
among the doubtful will give over
whelming Democratic majoriues. Yes,
| noticed Mr. Mack's election fore
cast and | think he is very close 10
correct lie IS at least sufficiently
conservative"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Have you registered? II no. do so
this week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

Weinberger's Smokery carries the
best line OF high grade smoking to.
bacco in the city.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29
SENATORS. BOTH PARTIES.

The complete list OF senators nomi
neted by all parties, by districts, fol
lows:
Second district-E. L. Mitchell (D);
no Republican.
Fourth district--H. ]. Denton (D);
Webster Smith (S); no Republican.
Sixth district. j. Williams O);
Gafe Knowles (RD.
Eighth district-P. ]. Goulding (D);
W. p. Iightfoot (R).
Ninth district. Mark Worten
Cd: Earnest b. Chapman (R).
Tenth District. @. Newell CD;
J. II. Scott (R); George A. Moore Isl.
Twelfth district-James A. Kirk
God Cd; Harper S. Cunningham
CR); George r. Morgan (S).
Thirt nth district-M. i. Egger
n an CD: Wilnerforce Jones (R); C..
3. Boylan (S)
Fourt aenth district-W. II. Johnson
(Dl; Il. NJ. Colyille (R); ]. c. Barn
AID (s).
Fifteenth distrlct-George o. Jonn.
son Cd; d. ID. Shields tSJ; no hepub
lican.
sixteenth district-R. B. Shannon,
tD); E, d. Brownlee. R); John A.
Galley. (Sl.
Seventeenth district - j Elmer
Thomas Cd; no Republican.
Eighteenth district Harry X. Allen
tD); William Hutchinson QR); James
\. Higdoa Isl.
Nineteenth dIstrict-R. p. Wynne
ID; w J Shepherd R).
Twentieth district-Jesse M. Hatch
II (D); Charles T. Gibson (R): Ed.
T. CauseY Isl.
Twenty-second district-H s Hurs,
I'D Frank y. Warner (R): William n
tlayman (Sl.
Twenfv-Third district-W. p, Stew.
art (Dl: George w. Richardson (R).
Tweniv-Siyth district-W. NJ. Frank
lin tn); no Republican
Twenty Seventh district - Chessie
Mcintosh tDl; Harry Beeler (R).
Twenty Eighth dlstrict-R. II. Whit.
aker (Dl, } u. cioonan (R).
Thniieih t'strict-E. NJ. andru.u
m: v. T Potter (Rl.
lD): no Republican.
Thirty-second district-J. e. Long
The Tulsa World announces that
iol4e ci the best Democrats ought 10
aie Fie Republican ticket or course
hose who are az the top could DO that
without being ruined. perhaps. but
hey decline even to help their former
carpetbagger oppresscrs over in Tulsa
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-10-29

The wholesome, harmless green
leaves and tender stems of lung
healing mountainous ghrub. give 10
Or. Shoops Cough Remedy its cufa-
tive properties Tickling or dry bron
chial coughs quickly and safely yield
to this highly effective cough medi
cine. Or. Shoop assures mothers thar
they can with safety give !. 70 even
very young babes No opium, no chlor
oform8 h9solutelSf soihNa harsh. u
harmftIs iI calMst ek Wsiresa4c
cough, and heals the sensitive mem
branes. Accept no other. Demand Dr.
Shops. Sold by Wallace's drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-21
Sleepwalking.

Women and children are more apt to
suffer from somnambulism than men,
possibly because their brain is more
delicately poised and therefore more
easily influenced by dreams. A SOM
nambulist nearly always walks with
his eyes wide open the pupils being
much dilated. He is dreamer able to
act his dreams, and in this state the
timid become fearless, the weak strong
and the stupid brilliant. Their SOM
nambulistic condition present many
curious anomalies. The esomnambulist s
sense of Hearing is not often suspend
ed, for, generally speaking, he will an
swer questions even if whispered, but
often the same ear is deaf to loud nOis-
es. The sense of smell is frequently al
tered. Birthstone and phosphorus are
said to be pleasant scents to the SOM
nambulist, and many cannot tell wine
from water, as the sense of taste be-
comes perverted or entirely suspended.
Some people walk periodically in their
sleep, while Others do spasmodically.
One German doctor goes to the extreme
of asserting that somnambulists are
attracted by the moon, and thus they
walk on roofs of houses and at great
heights, because they derive peculiar
pleasure from contemplating the moon.