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Evening journal., 1909-05-27
FOUND OUT
A Trained Nurse Discovered It's Effect.

No one is I'm better position to know
's.e value of food and drink than a
trained nurse.
Speaking OF coffee, a nurse Of Wilkes
barre, Pa, writes: Il used 10 drink
strong coffee myself and suffered
greatly from headaches and indiges-
ton
while on a visit to my brothers 1
had "A good chance TO try Postum, for
they drank it altogether in place of
ordinary coffee. After using Postum
two weeks ! found I was much bene-
hted and finally my headaches disap-
peared and also the indigestion.
Naturally 1 have since used Pos
tum among my patients, and have
noticed a marked benefit where coffee
has been left on and Postum used.
/ observe a curious fact about Pos
tum used among mothers. Il greati
helps the now of milk in cases where
coffee is inclined 10 dry it up, and
where tea causes nervousness.
Il find trouble in getting servants
to make Postum properly. They most
always serve it before IL has been
boiled long enough IL should bo
boiled Is or 20 minutes after boiling
begins and served with cream. then il
is certainly a delicious beverage"
Read The Road 10 Wellville." IN
psgs.
There's a Reason
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
interest.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
MORE THAN MILLION A
YEAR TO RUN THE CITY

tional money. The sum set aside for them
is S65,oo0, representing a maximum appro-
priation for that department IL was in
tended 10 increase the appropriations Of
some OF the companies last year. when an
appropriation Of S4.sO0 was made accord
ing TO the schedule. This years appropria-
tlon is $500 more than last years.
The total appropriations for the year
amount 10 SiOw1sio2 The city will end
the present year without deficit and the
tax rate will remain the same-St5o on
each SiO0 of assessment The members OF
Council are olated over this showing
which they think is remarkable. with in
creased appropriations an around the Re-
publican Council has not been obliged TO
raise the tax rate.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
MRS. MILLER AT
TRENTON RECEPTION

The New Jersey Society Of the Colonial
Danes Of America, and Trent Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution,
we're entertained yesterday by Mrs. Alex
ander r. Jamison and Mrs. Henry Pratt
Perrin at the home Of the latter in Tren-
ton. Mrs. Jamison is the retiring presi-
dent of the first-named society and the
regent Of the chapter.
The guests Of honor were Mrs Donald
Mclean. retiring president-general OF the
ID. A. r.. and her two daughters.
Mrs. Charles r. Miller. president Of the
Delaware Society of Colonial Danes. as
sisted Mrs Jamison in receiving.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27

Am. Locomoti sSRock Island sIys
Anal. Copper e. san st. Paul ...IsoK
Am. Smelling e3H Southern Pac. Ia2 u
Am. Sugar CoIs7A South. r. Com 3oH
Atch. T. & S. Ioo3sl Union Pacifi IS9 "A
B. & o.. II44lU. S. st. Com. 81 e
Brooklyn r. 7. 7SBlU. S ST. Pref. IIo1s
Cenl Leather z9A Wabash Pref. 53H
Shes. & Ohio. 81 Western Unio 751s
Denver & r. G5oHlAsphalt Com.
Erie Common JAZZ Cambria Steel3oX
Erie. Ist pfd ...5IA Elec. Of Amer. fzs
Louisville s. I3ol Lehigh Nav. ro,k
Missouri Pac. AK Leh. Valley 10
Mo. Kan & Te1 47INthern CenI
n. Y. Central 1907 Phila. Rap. I 37K
Nor. Pacific ..I47B Phila. Compan "a
Norfolk q West. 9Il Phila. Electric u
Peoples Gas 1879 ITonopah "
Pennsylvania T34NlUnitedGasImp. 81 "a
Reading I555f
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Money Eor Tenohnrs-

Money For Teachers.
The most important increase made was
that OF the Board Of Education appro-
priation. The net increase Is 10000. OF
which amount $4,000 Is TO be applied TO
completing the adjustment Of the teachers
salaries, making the total amount now
appropriated for this purpose. $4,000
There is an additional 5000 to provide for
teachers for new schools and additions.
which added 10 the 5000 appropriated for
this purpose last year. but not used.
makes $1,000 for this purpose
The law requires that the appropriation
to the Board Of Education for the Instl-
tute Free Library be paid direct by Coun-
ell TO the library. Consequently this
amount which IS Si0,0l44s was taken from
the current expense appropriation Of the
Board OF Education and turned into the
library appropriation with the appropri-
alton Of $500 for the blind and the regular
appropriation of $1,000.
OTHER ITEMS OF SCHEDULE
The interest item of SiS357f50 Is fixed
from outstanding bonds. an are those OF
the sinking fund and redemption OF bonds.
The appropriation to the Street and
Sewer Department remains the same
SlSe,OoO-but I'm addition that department
has an asset OF $4,000 in accounts receiv-
able to be collected and retained by that
department under law passed by the
last session of the General Assembly.
which provides that all revenues Of that
department except sewer liens shall be re-
tained.
The appropriation for incidental and
miscellaneous expenses is 5000. $1,000 less
than at present. OF the amount 10 be ap-
proprlated, $4,000 IS TO he used in revis-
ing the city charter. which work is near
~ completed.
The 5000 appropriated for city election
is a decrease Of S7.6oo. due TO the fact that
there will be no expenses Of city cleo
tion and is only TO cover election officers
salaries.
The Board OF Health appropriation Of
$500 shows an increase OF $3.50. $500 OF
which Is 20 cover additional expenses OF
the office. and $1,000 to he set up as a
special account for sewer connections.
This viii remain as an asset for the Of
I fee
The Board Of Park Commissioners are
allowed an increase OF $1,000 $500 Of which
| is TO be expended IN the work Of play
| grounds for the children. An increase OF
/ about 500 is made I'm the garbage appro'
priation. 10 cover the additional cost Of
collecting garbage in accordance with tbs
existing contracts.
The present appropriations and thos'
for the coming year are given:
FINANCIAL SCHEDULE.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
Higher Licenses on wholesalers.

Wholesale liquor dealers and bottlers
will hereafter be obliged 10 pay an ad-
ditional license. Under an act passed
by the recent session of the Legisla-
ture wholesalers will find taht instead
Of paying S1O0 they must each pay
$500. The bottles will pay an addition
al 500.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
EUcHRE FOR A HOSPITAL.

The residence Of William w. Knowles.
No. sos Adams street, last evening was
aglow with lights and flowers where a
progressive euchre for the benefit Of the
Draper branch OF the Delaware Hospital
was held Mrs. Knowles and Mrs n.
X. Warner managed the affair which
was a genuine success. Following the
euchre a collation. was served
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
Councils Budget Provides
Increased Pay for the
School Teachers-Tax
Rate the Same

The public school teachers Of the city
viii get more pay. This was decided upon
by the members Of Council. meeting as a
committee Of the whole last night TO dis
cuss lhe budget Of expenses for the ensu-
ing fiscal year. While ihe teachers will
get more money no provision is made for
additional policemen. The different hre
companies win receive very little addl-
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lion church Lad MusieaIe.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of Ezion
NJ. +. Church gave a musical and lit
crary entertainment last evening IN the
parlors of the home of Mrs. Simpson,
No. a02 East Eleventh street.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

d RoPosALs WILL BE RECEIVED
by the Levy Court of New Castle
County at the Court House, on Tuesday,
June Sth, 1909, at twelve o'clock, noon
for certain repairs to the Crib Fender
Of the Newport Bridge over the Chris
tiana River and the replanking Of the
bridge. Plans and specifications will be
on exhibition at the County Engineers s
office after Monday, the 18th inst. The
right TO reject any or all bids Is reserved.
W. FRANK TAYLOR.
DANIEL THOMPSON,
Levy Court Commissioners in charge.
m27-29-3l.
nj OTICE-I HEREBY NOTIFY ALL
~ persons that | will pay no bills con-
tracted by my wife Lorraine Hardy, as
she has left my bed and board.
m27-1t JOSEPH HARDY.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27

New Railroad Time Cards.
The p, B. & w. Railroad and the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad wlll put
new time cards into effect on Monday.
There are very few changes.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL
Stock Markets

2.15 p. m. quotations from p. D.
Laokey G. Co., Bankers and Brokers,
members Philadelphia Stock Exchange,
e43 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
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Grain Market

Reported daily by =. D. Laekey &
Co.. bankers and brokers', members
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, s4s Mar.
ket St.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
churoh Rrotherhood Meetlna.

Church Brotherhood Meeting.
The Brotherhood OF Scott NJ. E
Church will meet this evening in the
church instead Of at the residence Of
the president Many important ques-
tions win be considered.
Evening journal., 1909-05-27
DEATHS.
Annie r. Haish.
Frank Garyantes.
Katherine S. Dannenbers.
Kasper krause.
Arna Matilda Serson.

Anna Matilda Serson.
DANNENBERG--In this city, on May
26. 1909. Katherine STILES, only child
of Charles b. and Anna y. Dannen-
berg aged four months.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
Of her parents. No 170s West street, on
Friday, May 2s, 1909 at .o'seock. In
terment at Riverview Cemetery.
KRAUSE-In this city, on May 26th.
Kasper Krause, aged 6i years and hve
months.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral frim his late resi-
dence No SIS Chestnut street. on Satur-
day morning, May 29th. Requiem mass
at St. Hedwig's Church at ? O'Clock.
Interment at Cathedral Cemetery 80.
SERSON-In this city. on May 26th. 1909,
Anna Matilda, wife Of Robert serson,
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited to attend the funeral from
her late residence S0. 1912 street
MAY 30th. at 230 o'clock. Services at
Madeley NJ. r, Church at o'clock. IN
terment at Riverview Cemetery.
GARYANTES-In this city. on the 1oth
inst. 1909. Frank Garyantes-
Relatives and friends are invited 70
attend the funeral from his late resi-
dence. No 1855 East Thirteenth street
on Friday morning az CLOCK:
Reouiem mass at the sacred Heart
church 1nterment at the Cathedral
4AHagHEyon MAY oath, 1909. Annie r..
wife OF Geo Haigh. In her 10th year.
Relatives friends and members OF
Olive Temple No 3. l. OF O. p. are IN.
vited TO attend the funeral services at
her late residence Kiamesnsi, Del on on
o'clock. Interment St. Barnabas p. e.
/ Cemetery
Evening journal., 1909-05-27

Tax office .............. 5000 90 5000 90
Fuel for the Poor 80. $500 90 $500 90
Total ...-......-...... ......Sloio,l3i O2
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coRN.
WHEAT
oArs.

July Sept. July Sept. July sept.
I17h los% es7s SIS 5s% AK
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and Monday

STEAMERS LEAVE WILMINGTON. CFOURTH ST
WIZARD. 7so and 1890 A. NJ Lso AIS 700 $50 NJ
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA CHESTNUT ST. wHARF),
7so and 1880 A. NJ, 1so, AIS, 700 and $50 p. NJ
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01
Thc sfeambonf whi.tIe.

Have you ever wondered what
sounds travel the farthest7 n you
live IN n great city you arc constantly
enveloned IN such n multitude Of noises
that Il Is very seldom that any par.
ticular one attracts the attention un.
less Il be unusually sharp or strident.
and although piercing, such n sound is
not likely to carry any great distance.
The higher notes are exceedingly pene-
trating for a short radius. and unques.
tionably more startling than the lower
ones. but the latter are much more far.
reaching.
Tlr ability OF a sound TO carry de.
ponds upon its vibrations. and any one
who has listened TO the deep notes OF
a pipe organ in a church win admit
that he could almost feel the air VI
brate. But probably n steamboat whls.
tie. such as are common on the Ohio
and Mississippi packets. can be heard
as far as any sound that may ordlnar-
fly be met with. The deep resonance
OF Its tones. floating steadily out into
the air, seem TO stretch away inden-
nitely into space. especially IN the still
ness OF night in the country. II Is
sound that can not be mistaken FOR any
other, and when once its acquaintance
has been made you will never forget n
--1fnrper's Weekly.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01

not problem In geometry this time, "
he concluded. the CLINT OF a smile hoy
ering about his lips. his voice calm.
on" exclaimed the girl with wide
eyes. as she folded both hands In her
zap and fixed upon him look OF grave
attention.
lie shifted his position a little, pulled
NJ turf OF glass. then looked across
az her with sudden resolution, and
spoke
suppose imam"
The professor stopped short ana
cleared his throat again Ia a discon-
eerted sort Of way.
Fedora met his gaze with mIschiey-
Gus smile aud chewed the end OF her
long paint brush.
"welli' she said. dropping her chin
into one small hand.
THAT man ls-"
"Yesf"
"weli-in love, you know" he blurt-
ed out IN desperation. blushlng 10 the
brim OF his hat
fedora's face was suffused with sud
den color. and she gave an inarticulate
little mnrmur quite beyond interpreta-
ton.
There was an interval during which
neither spoke Tor several minutes. The
professor was the first TO break the
pause.
"Madiy. terribly. foolishly IN love"
be said. emphasizing the last adrerb
as though II included the sum total OF
human imbecillty. Fedora shot AZ him
a glance OF bewilderment
ITO think she said. making 4 men
tai observation. That be could be so
violent"
There was another pause. She dug
one dainty hand into the soft turf and
looked Al him shyly out Of the corner
OF her eye. The professor spoke again.
What do you think Of if9' be asked
abruptly. bis gaze resting upon her
face with suppressed eagerness.
-i-don't know She said Il slowly
and binshed as she spoke. A mingled
expression Of doubt ana perplexity be.
came visible on the professors face as
be waited for her 10 20 on.
But Fedora remained silent. her eyes
resting dreamiiy upon a little white
cloud drifting aeross the horizon.
The situation was growing awkNard.
The professor felt that his grasp was
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01

There's little house IN a little street
A little way from the sea,
And. oh, when I'm weary Of all the world
It's there that ! faln would be-
For the world Is full OF sorrow and care
And the darkness lies before;
And the little house Is full Of the dreams
That were ours. but are ours no more
In the little street. In the long ago
In the little house By the sea,
We dreamed Of the days that have had no
dawn.
OF the years that shall never be.
Lut you were young and | was young.
And We dreamed and had no care,
And dearer and better than life has been
Were the dreams that came 10 US there.
And 20 wheE i'a weary Of all the world.
OF It's sordid hopes and lis pain.
] think Of the little house that was ours.
Aud sigh 10 be there again.
"rwere heaven enough II We found our
dreams
And dreamed them again. maybe.
In the little house in the little street.
A little way from the SEA.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01

The professors face brightened.
"WellT' said be. almost holding his
breath.
The girl did not Immediately reply.
Something seemed 70 clutch at her
throat.
Presently she lifted her eyes-sus-
piciously brlght-tO his and said slow
~, her voice half tremulous:
Just tell her. IN a Straightforward,
manly way that yOu-ioye-her and
want a-serious answer"
She dropped her eyes suddenly as
she encountered his look-not al all
easy 10 evade
There WAS an inandibIe stiffness.
Fedora was looking away like one IN
a dream. her folded hands lying cold
and passive IN her lap.
The sunshine circled about her red
brown head IN a shlmmering rainbow.
The professor looked across at her.
his eyes full OF unexpected admiration.
his hands knotfed close together.
After awhile he leaned suddenly to
ward her aud with quick movement
seized both her hands In his own.
Fedora. love you. VIII you marry
meY
The girl gave him a swift. startled
glance. and the color Named 10 her
checks. while the tears and szlles
struggled Tor mastery.
But but my hair Is not gold" she
exclaimed. with a puzzled little laugh.
looking shyly az him, and my eyes are
blue"
And mine" said he. taking her IN
his arms, ARE color blind "-Pennsyl.
rania Grit
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01

slipping away from him. and went on
little anriousiy:
-fon know about such ihingS-girls
generally Do. Tell me-whai shall /
doY'
lie foyed nervously with a dead twig
~ Dc spoke. and searched her face
narrowly Tor encouragement.
Fedora reflected a moment. then
nodded with decision.
IL depends she said dryly. liking
her eyes upon his with a serious look
-YcsY the professor turned to her
with a quick smile.
Fedora pondcred again. then dropped
her eyes hair timidiy and twisted the
corner of her handkerchief.
"On the other one. you know-ihe
girl she went on. with a soft blush.
The professor gazcd at her IN
silence. his kind eyes full OF pcrplcx-
ity.
Docs she-carc Tor your asked
Fedora IN a low voice. looking away
That's precisely the point" said he.
pushing back his hat \ want TO ind
out"
is she prcityr
"Beauiifulir replied the professor.
with enthusiasm. "Shc has the most
magnificent brown eyes in the world.
and hair-box do they say IN no,elsg
like spun gold. that's Il" he conclud-
cd impulslvcly. his eyes aglow.
Fcdora's ccruican orbs were sudden
" misty. and her dusky brown head
was avcried.
There was silence for few moments.
After little she leaned forward to
pick n flower. her heart throbbing vio-
lently. and the color faded from her
face.
The professor drew a long breath
and sighed.
"She doesn't give me any encourage
ment." he yentured, regarding her with
a questioning. half wistful look.
Perhaps" said Fedora. family. as
II to herself. "she cares for some one
Else"
The professor stared at her In con-
sternation.
--ncver-thought-- - that" he
aid slowly. dismay stealing into his
ones. as his eyes sought hers with an
intense look as though searching her
nmost soul. The pause that followed
vas unbroken for some moment. Final.
y he spoke Il hope-you have not
made mistake" he said, rising to
o. because It meant so much to me
everything" lie was looking down
pom her. and there was something IN
Is eyes she had never seen there be-
ore
There is only one way--to find out"
he said, speaking heroically. but with
drenry little smile
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01

nouncing the lion. and finally reso-
luton was adopted appointing the jack
ass as a committee OF one to so to the
lion and present him with resolution
containing the sense OF the meeting
But at this point the iaclass arose and
remarked:
Il may not be so much for looks as
several of this crowd. but l am not as
much Of a chump as you might think.
I had brother once who was fool
enough TO 90 with a lot OF complaints
TO the lion. but I remember he has
been dead ever since - New York
News.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01
EVERYBODY WILL FLY SOON.
Thea a New Field VIII ne open q.
tee Enferprfsing smugGIer.

Then a New Field VIII ne open "a
tte Enferprfsing smugkIer.
VIII the development OF aeroplanini
end IN thu abolition OF the custom
housef That Is the point raised By
Major i. b. Baden-powell IN the Ma
tional Review.
The writer thinks that Ia about -four
years We may reasonably expect 20 b
able 70 say that flying Is common. the
London correspondent Of the New York
sun says. Most weil-to-do people VIII
then have made a trip through the air
and many viii own machines and make
daily runs Then. Of course. smuggling
VIII become the easiest thing IN the
world, Tor even supposing. the author
says. that Il were not practicable "a
convey large cargoes Of goods-and
there Is 10 good reason why this should
not BE- done some day-still II would
undoubtedly be possible 10 carry par.
GELS o. 100 pounds or 50.
Airships could be employed continu-
ally going 10 and fro over the frontier.
and - Transporting large quantities Of
dutiabie goods. Frontier guards would
be- almost useless. eren n they were
posted a. every few hundred yards
along the entire frontier. which IN II.
self would be an impraciicable PROPOSE.
ton IN most European countries.
Altogether q would seem Impossible
10 enforce any law as 70 machines
being compelled 70 descend AZ n From.
tier. and this. according to the writer
implies that customs IN the main VIII
have 10 be abolished. Tariffs. he con.
sidcrs, VIII have 10 he framed with due
regard 10 imports like wheat and iuni-
her. which are not likely AZ FIRST 70 be
affected by aerial transport. and 4 tax
On such commodities would seem 70 be
the solution TO the difficulty OF being
unable 20 continue the duties on lighter
articles.
The heaviest import duty now IN
force IN the united kingdom Is that on
saccharine-is cents an ounce. Next
,ome cigars which pay Si.55 a pound |
o the customs other dutiabie articles
which could be conveyed more or less
,asiiy by aeroplanes are wines and
Ipirits. tea. coffee. cocoa. sugar. to
'acco. dried and canned fruits. Jam.
condensed milk. chloro-
orm. ether. backing and playing
ards.
Commodities such rs coal would nat
rally present serious difficulties 10 the
criai smugrier. although aeronlanes
nay be developed TO such m extent
hat IN future the ocean greyhounds
IN have counterparts IN aerial IevIa.
hans able toNcarry weights now I'M
resmcd OF.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01
AKEMIc VOCABULARY.
This Girl. Like Many Others, Was
Poverty Stricken for Words

This Girl. Like Many Others, Wasr
Poverty Stricken for Words
Two attractive-iooking young women
both members OF the freshman class
in large Western universify-met on.
the campus.
Congratulations. Gertrude, / just
heard said one OF them. in the voice
Of refined girl
Thanks. ever 50 much, Anne. WIG
told your
Harriet Cunning. It's grand. dear
simply grand, I'm so glad for yous
When were you pledgedg~
This noon"
That's fine. Gertrude, How many
others7"
only four with becoming mod
esty.
You don't say, That's simply swell,
Gertrudes It certainly is just grand"
I think so. too
Yes. it's dandy perfectly dandy, I
don't know that bunch very well. ex-
cept Ruth Delavan."
Ruth Delavan, I'm not pledged
Delta"
You're not? What then7-
Sigma. OF course"
Gertrude, Why. that's grand-sim-
ply grand Congratulations dearl
That's certainly fne.".
4 thought you knew II was Sigma.
No; Harriet said Delta. So IT'S
Sigma. That's simply swell. dear-nop
They're such an intellectual
bunch, It's dandy. Gertrude-perfect
" dandy, So glad for you. dearl-sos
glad, It's certainly swelI,"
Then they parted. while the old
fashioned person who had overheard
murmured. with a shake OF the head
after well-dressed Anne. Poverty
for words, What would she
have done II she had had to congratu-
ate Gertrude once eg''-Youth's i.
Companion.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01

Investigation be slight II that sanitary
and hospital IN the field time OF the Rus
sian wonderfully efficient and praiseworfhy,
and rise - the impression that japanese forces
lost remarkably small percentage by disease but for
egn experts residing japan report that japanese
have little recuperaYe power and the the ravages
OF disease resulting from that really been
enormous. though long deferred.-Lese'E Weekly.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01

covery was made some time ago that
money spent in an effort to school the
minds OF underfed children was a
waste, and to remedy this error the
plan Of feeding the hungry pupils was
adopted and with satisfactory results.
In one school OF 1.400 children 500
underfed boys and girls were found.
A menu was arranged so that now
these children are given soup twice a
week and bread and milk three days
a week. the milk being served hot
The larger children are allowed two
helplngs II necessary. Such children
as desire to contribute to the food
fund are encouraged to do SO.
The great secret OF life is not to
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-07-01
Fre.h rashioned rabies.

A convention OF animals was once
called TO protest against the overbear-
ing and tyrannical conduct OF the lion.
When the meeting had been called TO
order several speeches were made de