davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1909-06-08
tofore having been handled In coasting


schooners.
The power barge Daniel X. Jackson. be-
longing to Capt. Thomas Owens. which
was libeled last week for a machine shop
repair bill. has been released. the claim
having been satisfied. The Jackson
weeks, will shortly 90 into service under
the command Of Capt. Owens. and will be
used In bringing wood and lumber car
and other points. AS was stated. the
Jackson is the only vessel Of its type in
service on the Potomac.
Arrived-Schooner Plumie E. Smith,
cord wood, from a lower river point to
the dealers: schooner John Branford.
lumber, at Alexandria, from Mattox creek: j:
schooner Bertha May. wood. from Macho-
doc creek. to dealers here: tug Eugenia.
with a tow from down-river point;
schooner Mary Chaplin. lumber. from
wood. from Nomini to the Eastern
branch: schooner Freddie L. Hamblin.
lumber. from North Carolina; schooner
Mayfower. cord wood, from Maryland
sailed-Schooner Mary Eta. light. for a
lower Potomac point to load for this
port; schooner ]. r. Dixon. lumber, from
Alexandria to the Coan river: tug
Camilla. towing c. c. Co; barges II and
town; schooner Mary. light. from Alexan-
dria, to a river point to load for this city:
schooner Cecilia Shepherd, light. for a
Potomac point to load; schooner Goldie
c.. light. to Mattox creek to load lumber
for dealers here; tug Minerva. with a tow
Of lighters for q Potomac point.
Memoranda-SchoonerO Oscar Is at Mary
land point loading wood for the dealers
here; schooner Murray Vandiver Ia at
Baltimore with 4 cargo of lumber from
the Mattaponi river. Va; schooner Earl
Biscoe Is at Philadelphia with a cargo OF
lumber from the Potomac: S. 0. tug No.
IL. towing barge No. q. has arrived at
Baltimore from this city; schooner Curley
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II say. how does this int'rest me? Why
should I intrest myself in doin this
mighty big favor for you? Why don't
you turn to some Of you own business as
sociates-some men OF your own class
Why do you come here?'
'Iyou were so kind as to help me be-
fore"
An that gives me a license to do 1t
again?" suggested Caleb. THAT seems to
be the rule all the world over. The rest
Of your crowd are either as bad Off as
into a sinkin' enterprise. hey? So we
come a runnin' to the easy mark. Caleb
Conover. He'll be fiattered to help US
out"
(To be continued tomorrow.)
Evening star., 1909-06-08
BoYDs, MD.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
BQYDS. Nd, June 8, 1909
Mrs. Georgianna Lewis. wife Of Mahlon
T. Lewis, died yesterday afternoon after
an illness Of several months. Mrs. Lewis
was formerly a resident Of Clarksburg.
this county. She was twice married. her
first husband being Mr.. Moriarty Of
Prince George county, Nd. where she
was born in 1880. BY her first husband
now with the New York Shipbuilding
Company of Camden. N. J., and two
children by her last husband, j. Frank
Lewis and Miss Georgianna Lewis.
Mrs. Lewis maiden name was Miss
Milstead. daughter Of William and Mary
Hamill Milstead. one-time prominent citi-
zens of Prince George county, Md, and
Of Virginia parentage.
Her remains are to be inferred at Boyds
tomorrow morning In the Presbyterian
cemetery.
Evening star., 1909-06-08
HAVING A JOLLY TIME.
Members Of Spaulding Council, X. OF
c., 60 to Marshall Hall.

Members of Spaulding Council. Knights
OF Columbus. with their families and
friends, about 200 in number. boarded
the steamer Charles Macalester at 1920
o'clock this morning for their first annual
outing to Marshall Hall. A large number
also took the boat at go o'clock this
afternoon. while those who were unable
to get away during the day will go down
the river ON the $50 o'clock boat this
evening.
Notwithstanding the rain. the knights
and their friends are having a jolly time
at Marshall Hall. and are planning to
give their friends who arrive on the last
boat royal reception The return trip
Will be made late this evening
Evening star., 1909-06-08
ARMY OFFICERS IN CADET LIFE.
colonels and Majors Sleep In Bar
racks 1T West Point.

WEST POINT. n. T., June s.-Twenty-
Ave members Of the class Of 1884 Of the
United States Military Academy assem-
bled here yesterday in celebration Of the
twenty-fifth Anniversary Of their tradua-
ton. Among those present we're Col. e.
B. Babbitt. Col. Gaiilard. Mljs. sturgis.
Myer. Buck. Dentler. knight. Simpson,
E. Foote, Lewis. Palmer, Taylor and
Wren. The others. among them E. B.
Clark Of the Chicago Record-Herald and
Lewis A. Springer Of the New York Sun,
are now in civil life.. Col. Hugh L.
Scott, superintendent Of the academy.
placed at the disposal Of the visitors
twenty rooms In the barracks in order
that they might live for the few days
they will be here as they did in the old
timers. The class gave banquet last
night. which which Col. Babbitt acted as
toastmaster.
Evening star., 1909-06-08

she was groping in the darkness, learning
to bring her mind into communication
with the outside world. At the recent
session of the legislature A bill intro
duced by Representative William S. Tunis
appropriating $1,000 for the care and
training of the unfortunate child passed
both houses. Gov. Stuart took good care
to see that the bill was not among the
appropriations he was Obliged to veto or
pare down. The governor expressed HIM
self as greatly pleased to be able to help
make little kathryne the ward of the state.
Evening star., 1909-06-08

kathryne Mary Frick. the nine-year-old
girl for whose education at the Pennsyl-
vania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb
at Mount Airy the state recently appro-
priated 5000. is likely to prove one Of
the psychological wonders of the age.
She is an attractive little one. clever and
active, with keen receptive powers and
UNIQUE method of her own of making her
self understood. She has been put in
charge of Miss Julia a. Foley, teacher
a the institution, who will he to her what
Miss Sullivan was to Helen kellar when
Evening star., 1909-06-08

will sail for the Rappanhannock to load
for this city; schooner A. H. Quinby is at
a river point to load for the dealers here
The barge Brandywine of the fleet Of
the Southern Transportation Company
is out on marine railway at Baltimore
to be calked and to receive a thorough
overhauling. On completion of the work
on the vessel, she will resume the carry
ing of cargoes Of coal from Philadelphia
and Baltimore to points on Chesapeake
bay and taking back cargoes OF lumber.
railway ties and pulp wood.
Evening star., 1909-06-08
Wade Hampton Ellis to Speak.

LEXINGTON. Va. June S-Assistant
Attorney General Wade Hampton Ellis
will deliver the annual alumni address at
Washington and Lee University June Is.
He will also be present at the reunion OF
the Sigma Nu of W. and L. and V. VI. l..
which occasion will be marked by the
revival of the parent chapter, Alpha" OF
that fraternity, at the latter institution
Evening star., 1909-06-08
ROOSEVELT GARRISON MEETS.
Forecast Of Semi-Annual Report
Shows Prosperous Conditions.

Roosevelt Garrison, Army and Navy
Union, held a business meeting last even
ing A preliminary statement showed
that the coming semi-annuai report to
national headquarters will disclose the
most prosperous condition In the history
Of the garrison. Membership has in
creased beyond expectation OF its Of
ncers. The relief committee has but one
member sick and none unemployed. while
the paymaster has a larger balance to his
credit than at any period within the past
two years.
The garrison will unite with other pa
Evening star., 1909-06-08

triotic organizations in a joint celebra-
tion July 5 at Randle Highlands. The
regular artillery. cavalry and Spanish
War Volunteers were represented among
a number OF recruits mustered in yester-
day: Van A. Zahm was appointed chair
man Of the committee on transportation
in connection with the biennial encan1p-
ment which will be held at Erie, Pa.
commencing September q.
Evening star., 1909-06-08

at Morgantown. w. Va, returned from
church they found his dead body cover
ed with blood and a bullet hole through
his head. No reason n assiRned Tor his
suicide.
Evening star., 1909-06-08

to strike
book clean and i'm good condition All the original rs and 81
for libraries
Evening star., 1909-06-08

II you want work read the want col
umns Of The Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30

Architect John a. Landlord has
been rendered "a tempting offer TO
take up construction work for the
government I'm Panama. in connec-
ton with the isthmian Canal. Pre-
ferriug 20 build up his Increasing
business along strictly architectural
lines. he has declined the offer. Mr.
Landlord was chosen supervising ar
chitect OF the African Methodist Epis
copal Church ut the Norfolk General
Conference, and in addition 10 an ex-
tensive demand FOR his services BY
the churches of this denomination
ne is making a specially OF laying
out comprehensive courses OF fnstruc
ton for Industrial schools. his plan
covering every department OF manual
and mechanical training on scienti-
nc lines. Mr.. Landlord carries the
degree OF Master or Science and il
regarded as an expert by competent
draitsmen.--Nvashfngton Bee. Jan
uary p. 1909.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30

Recently an outrage was commit
Ted upon the person OF an attractive
young woman in Richmond. Va. by
a bruce = human form. The press
"a chat cits, ~iiii an unlocked for
Justice called attention TO the fact
that the Negro residents OF that city
were not TO be blamed for the act OF
this degenerate. The Individual was
TO be conde mned and punished, not
the race
The Richmond PLANET. the lead
ing Negro newspaper OF Virginia Just
~ commends the white press for its
attitude. In $50 doing IL states the
attitude OF the respectable Negroes
OF every community against erimi-
nails with a clearness and forcibieness
that cannot be misunderstood. The
attitude Of the Negro press with re-
ference TO crime could not be stated
better than IL is in the PLANETS
editorial which we quote in full
Omaha, Neb. Enterprise.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
BIG DECREASE IN
STEEL TRUST EARNINGS
We're S69,I38,l53 Less Last
Year Than in 1907.

New York Jan. Earnings OF thr
United States Steel corporation for
the last quarter OF 1905 and FOR the
whole year. together with the usual
dividends on the preferred and com
mon stock. were made public Tuesday.
The earnings of the quarter ending
Dec. 81 last were S26.225. ass. com pared
with s271O6274 the previous quarter
and S32.553.0O5 for the corresponding
quarter a year ago. The surplus OF the
quarter was S5.142.451. a decrease OF
S9552 as compared with the quarter
ending Sept. 30 1905. and a decrease
OF S4.216.S23 as compared with Che
last quarter of 1907. The net earnings
for the quarter were s2l.0ll.G62. a de
crease or s29S.75f.
The uEhl.ed orders on hand were
3.6O2.527 toas. against 2.d21.9T- tire
months ago. and 4G24.553 a year ago.
The earnings for the year 1905 were
Ssl.S2652O. a decrease as compare
with 1907 o. S691sSl53. while the me-
earnin-s were S74.S42. $50. a decrease
OF S5S.f02 500. The surplus fox tbs
year was Sl0.s97.935. a decrease Of 81.
GSl. 902.
The earnings for 1907. which were
$50 964.G73. were the highest on rec
ord for the company.
The regular quarterly dividend %.
one-half OF per cent on the CONNIE
and I 3. per cent on the preferred were
declared.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30

of Complexion Wonder called Shell
Pink" will give their che>ks a nat
urai peach pink color. They should
use the original Complexion Wonder.
No. 1 to make the skin lighter and
then should use shell Pink" No. 2
10 add the beauty tint. The best
thing about Complexion Wonder is
that IL has no artificial effects. NJ
3. BERGER & CO. 2 Rector Street.
New York will send IL for SO cents.
They also supply for SO cents each
the Wonder Comb and the Wonder
Uncurl which makes kinky hair
straight
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
BOTH CONVICTED.
a Pitsable Case i'm Prince Edward
COunty.--Race Prejudice and Its
InsiStences.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 20-Probably
the most unique and pitiful case In
the history of Virginia has developed
in Farmville, where Marcus Lindsay
and his wife. both believing them
selves 10 be Negroes. have been sen
fenced 10 Is years each in the pen
itentiary. the court having adjudged
the man TO have sufficient white
blood in his veins 70 be legally white
Marcus Lindsay is the son of a
white woman. He always accepted
a story. however. that he had colored
blood in his veins Believing this.
he had associated with Negroes from
hIe infancy. lived with them. and
attended their churches and schools
Some months ago Marcus was mar
ricd 20 Sophy Jones, a Negress. and
the widow OF a Negro and has since
lived with her.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
MOTOR KILLS TWO IN GREEN
Bridge az Allentown Coilapses Under
Weight Of Truck.

Bridge az Allentown CoilapseS Under
Weight Of Truck
Allentown, Pa. Jan 27.-Two mer
persisted when the old frame county
bridge across Jordan creek At Stock
els. on the northern outskirts OF the
city. broke down as a heavy motor
truck of the Lebigh Valley Motor Car
company. carrying three tons OF -four.
was Passing over It
Tie huge machine went into the
creek. turning turtle and throwing out
the three men riding on It. Martin
Desch. the chauffeur. was drowned
Chester J. r. Gehringer. a -four sales
man, was pinned fast under the car
and crushed to death.
Howard S. F. Barner. freight agent
OF the car. caught hold OF a plank OF
the broken bridge and after being 81
the water ten minutes was drawn our
by a rope thrown TO him by Oscar
DanneT. conductor Of a trolley car
that arrived on the scene. He was uD.
injured
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
BOTH INDICTED FOR INTERMAR-
RAGE.

Indictments we're brought against
Lindsay on the grounds that he is
white man who has married q Negro
woman and against his wife. Sophy.
for having married a white man, be-
ing herself Negress. the laws OF
Virginia prohibiting such intermar-
riage. The court, while dwelling at
length upon the tragedy that has
made this man and woman criminals
without any intention on their part
Of committing n criminal act. de-
clared the marriage null and void.
and sentenced the prisoners 20 the
Qenitentiary for having committed
an interracial marriage
The court added. however. that
while under the law he was forced to
pronounce sentence. he would per
sOnally petition the Governor to par
don the prisoners without allowing
them 10 be taken TO the penitentiary.
but upon condition that all marital
relations between them should cease.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30

Major b. +. Jackson, colored fore
man OF Pneumatic Riveter in New
port News Shipbuiiding and Dry Dock
Company and Major OF Bird Battalion
2nd Regiment OF Z. r., X. Of p. OF
Virginia, fell 3 5 feet from protec-
ton deck of U. S. s. Delaware to
bottom of fre-room and sustained
two broken ribs in left side over his
heart, and lower right leg broken.
He is doing as well as can be ex-
pected. The Ship-yard doctor has at
tended to his injuries. We hope he
will be up and out with his old
friends again. for We truly missed
him from his command New Years
Day, 1909.
Omcers and Friends
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
Highly CompIiplented.

Company c. cath United States In
fantry, through the efforts OF their
First Sergeant James Washington
has developed into strong and eff
ficient chorus. and surprised Regi-
mental Chaplain w. w. e. GLADDEN..
oath Infantry, at the Post Chanel.
Madison Barracks. New York, Sun
day evening January cath, 1909 by
rendering a splendid song service.
Only a Few OF the men took a part
IN this song service belong To any
church, and the fact that they rem
dered their services voluntarily. and
have expressed their intentions to
continue in the work, makes il an act
that is highly appreciated by the
church workers at this post.
This IS u company that was. ow-
ing to its excellent discipline and
drill, selected by Commanding on
Ger OF the Gath Infantry to partici-
pate in the parade OF the Lincoln E.
Emancipation Association. BROOKLYN
y. Y. on January /, 1909, and their
good conduct and splendid showing
made on exhibition drill at Prospect
Hail and the Armory of the 47th Reg
iment, \. Y. y. G.. won for them
much praise. These men show them
selves TO be equally as good church
workers as soldiers. The COMPANY
Is commanded by LIST Lieut.. Robert
G. Rutherford, Gath Infantry.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
EvangeIists Meeting.

The great evangelist meeting is 20
ing on at Mayos Tobacco Factory on
5th Street. between Main and Cary
streets at ten minutes past one o.
clock. Every day meeting. our
work Is having a blg success Gam
pliers are throwing away their dice
and women are reforming their lives
and souls are coming home TO God
We are glad TO note we have coop
Grafton with all the pastors in the
city. Rev Or. w. r. Graham spoke
Tor us January &c. 1908. Rev. 4.
D. Lewis VIII speak Feb >.
REV. GEO. w. ROANE.
JOHN T. ANDERSON.
JOHN THOMPSON.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
Valuable conch Shells.

The conch shell is highly priced IN
India In many Of the temples they
are blown daily to scare away the ma
lignant spirits while the god receives
his daily meal A conch with the
spiral twisungs 30 the right instead of
to the left is supposed 20 be worth
its weight in gold. Some years ago a
couch Of that description was offered
for sale in Calcutta. with a reserve
price Of lakh of rupees placed on It.
II was eventually BOUGHT in for $50 600.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Lynchburg, Va, Jan. Il. 'Os.
This is TO certify that we have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr..
Grand Worthy Counsellor of the
Grand Court Of Virginia. Order of
Calanthe, ($1O0.0O) One Hundred
Dollars in payment of the death
claim of Sister Bette Jennings. who
was a member OF Beacon Light Court
No. 80 of Lynchburg, Va.
Signed-Samuel Jennings.
her
Mrs. Clara X Hubbard
mark
Witnesses.
w. j. Wells. ID. d. C c.
s. V. Payne. W. c.
Bette P. DESMOND. d. D. G. W. c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
John l. Offers Pursc for JcTries-Joh ohm
son Fight.


son Fight.
Boston. Jan PA purse of SIS.
600 is offered for a fght between
Jack Johnson and James !. Jcnries.
John T.. Sullivan. the former cham
pion. offers the purse. This offer
rs no idle talk. Sullivan says he
means business. John /. is ready
10 deposit the entire SIS 600 as soon
as ne is assured that the fighters
viii az once appear.
I'm telegram received here last
evening the old gladiator. who ls
i'm Washington this week saws shat
his manager. Frank Han. who Is a
wealthy man. is "in" with him on
the proposition. They are both read
q 20 20 forward with the details.
The victory OF Johnson did not
please Sullivan.
When Jenrios appeared at n San
Francisco theatre in an exhibition
bout a few days ago John L. read
the reports Of Jenrios' condition very
carefully. and he finally made mn his
mind that the big fellow was shapinr
himself with "a view OF going after
Johnson's scalp.
10 was then that the idea occurr-
ed 20 him to OFFER a big purse FOR a
night between Johnson and Jem. Tie
consulted with his manager Frank
HAIL. and between them they decid-
ed 20 oner $4,000. which is the
largest amount ever offered for n
night for the big white man and the
big colored man 20 battle for.
In the meantime" continued Sui
Ivan. II am trying TO find n good
man 20 take Jenries' place in the O.
vent that he will not re-enter the
ring, and ! Will find somebody. 90
He added that the place for the fight
has not as yet been decided. but that
san Francisco Is under consideration.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
DUG UP BURIED TOES

Brakeman Said Mud Covered Them,
and They Are Found as He Said.
Gallipolis. o.. Jan. %. Thomas
O'Leary, a Middleport railroad brake
man, recently had two toes of a crush
ed foot amputated. He complained
that the severed toes. which had been
buried. were covered with mud. which
made them hurt. His father exhumed
the toes and found that they were as
the son complained.
He washed the toes and reburied
them When he returned 20 the house
the son was reJoiced over the fact that
his toes no longer hurt him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 10, O9.
This is 10 certify that l have re-
ceived from John Mitchell. Jr..
Grand Chancellor of the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia. Knights of Pyth-
las, \. A. S. A.. e. A.. A. and A.
(S150.0ssl One Hundred and fifty
Dollars in payment OF the death
claim OF Brother Thomas Starkes.
who was a member OF Royal Lodge,
No. &c Of Richmond. Va.
Signed. Thomas Hevin.
Administrator.
Witnesses:
j. J. Carter
5. S. Baker. d. ID, G. c.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Portsmouth. Va, Jan. %. 1909.
This is TO certify that have re-
ceiyed FROM John Mitchell. Jr.,
Grand Chancellor OF the Grand
Lodge OF Virginia, Knights OF Pyth-
las, N. A. s. A, E.. A.. A. and A.
t$150.0O) One Hundred and FIFTY
Dollars in payment OF the death
claim OF Brother Edmund Ballard.
VINO was a member of st. Stephens
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
Wagner Fooled tho Critics.

Here Is a story OF Wagner's visit
TO London in 1855: After the first Phil
harmonic concert the critics re
preached him fer conducting a Bee
thoven symphony without the score.
At the second concert, 20 satisfy his
audience. Wagner had a partition
on his desk. which he frequently con.
suited. The critics declared the i'm
proyement, was marked. The score.
however. was Rossini's Barber dc
Seville"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30

The telephone has destroyed ali the
privacy OF society" said the society
girl. IT breaks in on everything.
Nothing is sacred 20 it, You may be
saying your prayers. The telephone
Or In The midst Of your bath. The tele.
phone OR doing up your back hair
or. worst of an. delightful man may
be making love TO YOU. when Killing
Killing. k-lng, TIE telcp hone breaks
OF the thread Of h.s theme and he
fails 20 resume IT,"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
Statute Of Limitations.

We venture hImb'y TO cXpostuiate
with The dis,incui he'd feminine pub
llcist who insists that Adam was a
ioaicr." We don't mean 60 defend
Adam. As t-e cause OF work ia his
some what numerous postc-iy be
never can bc popular. Tie may have
been a maiinslrer. bIt surely hci pro
tected by the statute of Hu-ltaions.-
New York Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
CATHOLIC STATISTICS

z2,474,44o Under Protection Of United
States Flag.
Milwaukee. Wis. Jan. 27.-There are
1925. 451 Roman Catholics in the Unit.
ed States. according to the advance
sheets OF the 1908 Wiltzius official
Catholic directory. The statistics are
furnished by the arcbbishops and bish.
ops of the United States after the TAX.
ing of q census in all dioceses.
Adding TO the 14.235.451 the number
of Roman Catholics in the Philippines
Porto Rico and the Hawaiian Islands
brings the grand total OF Catholics IN
der the United States flag to 22474,
40, as compared with 12.e53 900 Cath
Ollie subjects under the British flag.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30

II does nor Kill The Initiative or in
dependent srirt 10 resolve TO hold
your TONGUE. nor is 10 hyrocri;ical to
be suave AMI POLITE The hardest
person Co ger alcns with is the one
who runs 10y fast principle and speaks
his mind. Half he time his principle
is a matter of opinion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-01-30
ROOSEVELT BACK TO WEST

Says He Expects TO Live There Most
Of the Time After African Trip.
Washington, Jan. p. - President
Roosevelt has declared to callers that
after his return from Africa. where he
intends to spend a year. he expects to
go west and live there most OF the
time. That is the country for me,
said the president. Il like the east
but l have a positive longing sto be
among my western friends again"