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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15
READING THE BIBLE
 BUT ITS TOO LATE
Harry Poe, Condemned to Die For Awful Crime, Says He Never
 Read the Bible Before.

Little Rock, March 14.-In a cell SC dark that person without the eyes of cat would not be able to see at all, Harry Poe, the Hot Springs negro who has been convict ed of criminally assaulting an eleven year old child, and who is to hang April 1, spends his days on a bunk reading Bible which has been pre- sented to him.
 He is preparing to die. The negro says he never before cared for read irg the Scriptures, but when there is nothing to do but die, he is going to be ready for it and take his medi- cine without flinching.
 Since his conviction, Poe has been confined in lower cell in the Ar kansas penitentiary. He occupies a cell adjoining several other negroes who are charged with murder.
 Poe will not talk of his crime but says he knows he has to die April 1, which is pretty poor April Fool joke for him, though he guesses it is coming to him justly and for that reason he will not go to a higher court.
 Poe confines the most of his Bible study to the first two books of the New Testament, saying these are the two books which are the most con- solation to man who is about to be hanged.
 The tier of cells occupied by ne- groes in the old penitentiary, back against those occupied by the whites, and the cell in which Poe is detain- ed, is separated only by thin sheet of steel and some concrete from the cell recently vacated by Walter Hogue, who was hanged at Perry vile last Friday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15
STOMACH DISTRESS
 AND DYSPEPSIA

1 AS there is often some one in your Family who sufferers an attack of Migestion or some form of Stomach |trbuble, why don't you keep some k0iapepsin in the house handy? A This harmless blessing will digest 3anything;. you can eat without the elightestl discomfort, and overcome a asour, gassy stomach five minutes af- 8ter.
 Tell your pharmacist to let you bread the formula plainly printed on these 5O-cent3 cases of Tapes Diapep- 3ein, then you will readily see why it makes Indigestion, Sour Stomach, Heartburn and other distress go in i've minutes and relieves at once such miseries as Belching of Gas Gructations. of sour gundigested food, Nausea, Headach Dizziness, Con- tipation and other Stomach disor- CTS. <
 Some folks have tried so long to nd relief from Indigestion and Dys- epsia or an out-of-order stomach Fith the common every day cures ad- ertised that they have about made their minds that they have some ping elsesaWrong, or believe theirs is
 case of Nervousness, Gastritis, Ca (rrh of the Stomach or Cancer.
 This, no doubt, is a serious mis- Ike. Your sreal trouble is, what you Rt does not digest; instead, it fer fents and sours, turns to acid, Gas nd Stomach poison, which putrefy in
 e digestive tract and intestines, and esldes, poison the breath with
 Ruseous odors.
 A hearty appetite, With. thorough
 gestion, and without the slightest
 scomfort or misery of the Stomach
 waiting for you as soon as you de-
 oe to tElPapes Diapepsin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15

mittee set date of the pledges to be fled" said Chairman Milwee, "I think the purpose of it was to have all the pledges filed before the pri- maries, so I believe those who have failed to file and will do so before the primaries, will be living up to the spirit of the rule. I am liberal nittee will be this liberal in this case''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15
kUTO SMASH-UP IS NARROWLY AVERTED

=
 Little RqEk. March 1.-Two of Atle RGyts largest automobiles, cn driven by a negro chauffeur, which were parties bound for uFch yesterday morning, missed by traction of an inch a dangerous llision.
 me touring car of W. B. worthen, going porth on Main street, and ol Harry B. Ramey was speed along West Fifth street, crossing ln street, with a street car shut
 rom each driver view of the
 machine. The. cars were within aeet of each other when the driv-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15
Bad Breath

"For months had great trouble with my stomach and used all kinds Of medicines. My tongue has been actually as green as grass, my breath having bad odor. Two weeksago Q friend recommended cascarets and after using them can willingly and cheerfuliy say that they have entirely cured me. therefore let yo3 know that I shall recommend them to any one suffer. ing from such troubles. .''-Chas. H. Hal. perm, IA E. 7th St., New York, N. Y.
 Pleasant. Palatable. Potent. Taste Good.
 Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe.
 10c. 2Sc, S0c Nevor sold In bulk. The gen.
 uine tablet stamped C CC. Guaranteed to
 cuSe or your mouey back. 9S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15

CTS saw a collision was unavoidable and each put on the brakes. The Worthen car rammed the side of the Ramey car slightly, but the jar was slight and the prompt action pre- vented accident to the occupants of either car.
 An officer at the street crossing Jagged the automobiles down or the collision would have been serious c-,o
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15
PILES! PILES. TILES!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure Blind, Blee1ings and lt:h,p. Piles. It absorbs the tunlors af1ays itching at once. acts aa a pouilics, gives instant relief. Williams Indian Pile Ointment iS Drepared for fales and itching of the private parts. Sold by druggists, uatl a0c and S1 .0O. WI Namp' Mfg. Co, Props, Cleveland. O
 atd hs McTana,on W NC
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15
PLENTY OF TIME
 TO FILE PLEDGES

Little Rock, March 1.-The can didates who will take part in the primaries March 30, but who failed to file their pledges before the clos ing day, will have no trouble if they are filed before the primaries.
 This is the opinion of Judge R. F Milwee, the chairman of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee.
 While the resolution of the com
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15

Harsh physics react. weaken the ,nwAls. cause chronic constipations. Doan's Regulets operate easily, tone the stomach, cure constipation. 25c Ask your druggist for them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-03-15

THE CAPITAL MEAT MARKET 3O4 w. Second Ayo. If you want good meat and prompt service come and try us. All kinds of meat at low prices. Fowls, live and dressed. Cleanest place in the city. Ceu ,r telephone us Old phone 1879 47o.
 PERRY. Prop.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08
Death of C.. F. Loeffler.

Chas. F. Loeff1er died last Saturday,
April 2. He took sudden turn for
the worse the latter part of last week
The details of the brave fight he made
for life during the past few weeks are
known to all the many friends who
have anxiously watched the progress
of his sickness. Being taken sick
about month ago, he sought medical
advise and found that he had cancer
of the stomach. He went to Roches.
ter to consult the specialists there
and palliative operation was per-
formed, but his case was found to be
hopeless.
Deceased was born March 18th,
1859 at Rochester, N. Y. He came to
Minnesota when about IS years of age
and settled in Goodhue county, whera
he resided until removing to Morris
in 1899. He was married Nov. 27,
1884 to Mrs. Mary Lippert. Mr.. Loef-
fer was an upright and useful citizen,
and enjoyed wide circle of friends,
among whom genuine sorrow is ex-
pressed at his untimely death. He
was member of the local lodge of
Odd Fellows.
He is survived by his wife and three
children, Odelia, Charles and Richard
His mother is still living in Rochester,
N. Y. Three brothers and four sis
ters survive him, Fred H, Edward
and Miss Catherine Loeff1er, of RO-
chester, N. Y, William Loef1er, of
Clarence, N. Y, and Mrs. John
Lehman, Mrs. Homer Carpenter and
Miss Louise Loeffier, of Buffalo.
The sympathy of the community
for the bereaved relatives and the
testimonial to the worth of the de-
ceased was expressed in the largely
funeral which was held at
the Assumption church on Tuesday
The floral offerings were
profuse.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08
Bay horse for sale. Weight about
1850. DR.. A. Leuty.
Congregational Church.

Next Sunday owing to the fact OF
some repairs being made on the Con-
gregational church, services will be
held in the Armory all day. The
Christian Endeavor and the Sunday
school will meet in the same place.
Special singing at both services.
The orchestra will play in the even
ing. Everybody cordially invited.
Morning services, 1O:3O.
Sunday school, 1900.
Junior q. E., 500.
Senior 9. E., 700.
Services at $500.
A. R. Larson, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08
Women's Civic League.

The annual mass meeting of the
Women's Civic League will be held at
the Armory, Thursday, April 14th, at
8 O'Clock, p. m. There is much to be
done along the line of beautifying and
bettering our little city, thus placing
her in the ranks with other modern
cities of her size.
Every right minded woman is in
terested in this work and should lend
her aid by attending this meeting and
adding her name to the membership
roll. 1t is only by unanimous CO.
operation that creditable work can be
done, so we hope that every woman
in the city will plan to be present.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

The city council has declared war
on the wooden sidewalk. 1t is too ex-
pensive luxury and a producer of
falls, bruises and damage suits. In
spite of the miles of cement sidewalk
in the city, accidents seem to be more
plentiful now than they we're 10 years
ago. when all of the sidewalks were
rickety wooden ones, probably for the
reason that people exercise less care
now than they used to. Wooden side
walks will be replaced with cement
sidewalks as soon as possible, but un-
til that can be done the sidewalks will
be torn out, if unsafe and filling put in.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08
M. E. Church

Regular services at 1O:3O a. m. Sun
day school at IL m, Epworth League
at Z p. M, evening service p. M,
young peoples meeting Tuesday even
ing s p. M, prayer meeting Thursday
evening 8 O'Clock, choir rehearsal
Saturday O'Clock. J. T. Hammond
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Our New Gold Flour makes the
lighte5t and sweetest loaf of bread of
any -four sold today in Stevens county.
Our price and -four is both satisfact-
ory. If your dealer does not keep it
send to the mill and we will see that
you get it. Ifyou have not been US
ing New Gold send us word to that
effect and we will send you a sample
sack to try free of cost. After once
using it you will not use any other
kind. Morris City Mills.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

The honor places on the High
School commencement program have
been won by Miss Beulah Stebno and
Miss Esther Dushek, the former be-
ing vaIedictorian and the latter
salutatorian. Miss Stebno's average
of all grades was 94.4 per cent, and
none of her grades fell below 80 per
cent.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Prof. E. G. Quigley, of the Collegs.
of Education of the state university,
will address meeting of parents and
others interested in the public schools
on next Thursday, April 14th. Prof.
Quigley is sent out in connection
with the extension work of the uni.
versity. The meeting will probably
be held at the Longfellow building. 4
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Vacancies in the teaching corps for
next year have been filed by the
election of Miss Grace Halbert, from
the Winona normal, to the third and
fourth grades, and Mrs. A. g. Myron
to the fifth and sixth grades of the
Longfellow building. Miss Martha
Gilchrist, of Dassel, has accepted a
high school position. The grade
positions are now all filed, but ac-
ceptances have not yet been received
from teachers elected to the two va
cancies in the high school.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08
School Notes
He0 @@ $50 Ne&eSe0@ &

The Base Ball Boys social last
Monday night was quite a success;
altho we didn't make as much money
as we wished, we were satisfied con-
sidering the weather.
The program was short and good.
II opened with a short address by
Cantain Robert Darling.
Vocal Solo Alice Lentz
Reading. Beulah Stebno
Selection bv Fl. g. Girls Onartette
Piano Duet.
Clara and Gerta Rasmussen
Advice to the Seniors s..
..,... Margaret Stenger
Vocal Solo ..... Roberta BorrilI
Reading. g..E Ella Anderson
Vocal Solo, CYRUS Ortman
High School Song. ...,.... .Glee Club
After the program few charades
were given which seemed to take
very well.
The fortune telling booth was made
very pretty with rugs. pillows. hang
ings and furs. The fortune teller,
Miss Moran, was equally attractive in
her gypsy costume and her fortunes
we're great.
The candy stand, which was de-
corated in orange and black, was
great SUCCESS OUT we couio nave uSeu
the SuperA"VlVe oegree IL 'n0re h""
oeen more canoy'
Ice cream ana CAKE were serVeo
atter One program IN Che reci'@Vlo'l
room 1nls room was also oecora'0"
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Wv. w. wv" Tnao..IeLUor4~ W. g. ~" oua
U''o' W ~ 49, ..O y. ~.
ou 1ouo1(oI II g o+rden+s - tbev bod
fo1t inc1inad tn come
r, m,4. oon,oa
,I;as no S nntnnn'" "~S ou uoon "' A nsnnraI
5000 +;r,o hoe hoor ronor+ad ond ono
o. 80 host +h;rro ~ 81, wou tho s;oht
1 -. tho +huoo cor;or rosos IArohie
Owns ond Diotl at work in the
Tohorotorv ki+ohor
..-.
1no 0oi'Aots n"0 '0iS l'
4roI" aeuonooa thoin oononoanoonoon+
1.ISo 10y
N''''''
Inc juniors nao meetlng Oh "eo-
nesday nlght' aiso' 70 oecloe on the
date 1or tne Junlor'oehlor recepCloh
but nothing oennlVe was oone asloe
from nololng Une pest calehoar III the
oullolng from 6he oehlors'
The mixed Chorus is taking up a
new song, The "Spring Song'' by G..
A. Veazie and W. o. Haskell.
supt. Fuller and Misses steichen
and Maguire attended the annual
sunerintendent's meeting at Mime
aaDolis last Friday.
Ar.;1 Fool uos dplv oa1ahrotod ar
tho n G bpi1dino on Fridav-bnt
- 80. :.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. J. Mcdonald was called to
Minneapolis on Monday of last week
on account of the serious illness of
her father, Mr.. Sweeney, who died
on Tuesday and was buried on Thurs
day at Faribault. Mrs. Mcdonald re-
turned home on Saturday.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Regular meeting of Corinthian
Chapter No. IT, o. E. S., Tuesday
evening, April II. Members request
ed to attend, as there is business of
Importance to be transacted. Eliza
beth j. Scobey, Sec.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

D. & J. Lswler have purchased a
new tubular we'll machine. 1t is a
gasoline traction outfit to put in
wells from two to six inches in di-
ameter. 1t was shipped from Mime
apolis thru to Tintah to begin work
there
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Large flocks of geese on their north
ern migration visited Morris on Sun
day night. They flew low and kept
up a constant noise for several hours.
There must have been thousands Of
them,
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

For the next thirty days, photo post
cards at 81 a dozen at J. B. Ander-
sons studio. First class work-the
kind you are pleased to send away to
your friends.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

The new auto owners this week are
Max Trantow, S. A. Flaherty and
Harry Quigley.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Peter G. Schwarg, of Dodge Centre,
was in Morris On Monday, the guest
of Geo. W. Beise. Mr.. Schwarg is a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
ton for state treasurer.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. AL. Meng, of Wahpeton and
Mrs. B. Welpton, of Ladysmith, Wis,
who have been visiting here with the
family of G. S. Lee, returned to their
homes the latter part of last week.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

The Improvement Union will have
regular meeting at the armory this
evening. Plan to attend.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

The Congregational church has
been turned over to George Hogan
and his crew of decorators, who are
refnishing it thruout. Mr.. Hogan al
so has the contract for decorating the
Synod church in Scandia.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. Theo. Linstad and Mrs. Anton
Hellie, of Framnas, were severely in
iured in a runaway last Thursday. 81
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

There will be services in the Luth-
eran Free church Friday evening.
April 8th, at 7:45 by Rev. A. Olson, of
Starbuck.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

List your real estate with Finnegan
& Burns Land Co. We have large
acquaintance and correspondents in
Iowa and Illinois and have buyers for
large and small farms and city pro-
pertv.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

@. Fl. Snyder was here the first OF
the week and sold his land in Scott tC
the McNally Land 90.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

The Commandery party on Monday
night was not very well attended,
but a delightful entertainment was
furnished. The halls were very
prettilY decorated.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

John Grove will make extensive
improvements to the store building
occupied by J. H. Mcclure. The
partitions on the first floor will be
changed, and rest room and lava
tory fitted up for lady customers.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

J. H. O'Brien, of Stevens, was in
Morris yesterday en- route to Mon
tana to look up homestead.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08
We bake cream puffs every Friday,
Morris Bakery.

Mrs. O. B. Burpee has been very
sick this week with pleurisy.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Wanted-To buy new milch cow.
L. III. Schuman.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Home grown seed corn. Germin-
alton guaranteed. For sale at S.
Stewards. 24t2
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Miss Louise E. Loef1er, who has
been with her brother, G. F. Loefier,
during his last sickness, returned
yesterday to her home at Buffalo,
N V
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Word has been received here of the
death of j. M. Burk in Montana. Mr..
Burk was the manager of the Smith
& Rogers Lumber yard here about ten
years ago.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Miss Olga Brom gave a pleasant
party last evening at her home for
classmates and friends.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

New Gold Flour makes as fine a
loaf of bread as can be made from
spring wheat. Made at home, used
everywhere and sold at the right
price.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. Jack Kane and little son, of
Lincoln, are visiting at Martin Kane's.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Early Ohio seed potatoes for sale.
Ed. Casey.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Try II. w. Barker's Cough Remedy,
made at Sparta, Wis, for that awful
cough.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. Grassman has gone to Bis
marck, N. D., for couple of months
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Mat.
Pillen.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Silver Lace Wyandotte eggs fol
sale. SOC per setting.
Z. A. Gausman.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. G. S. Lee returned on Satur-
day from a visit with relatives at
Spring Valley.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Call for the Red Rim cent cigar.
For sale by H. B. Lund and j. Il.
Mcclure.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Several members of the family of
s. E. Grove of Fish Lake, have been
i'll the past week.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Window and porch screens made to
order. Prices the same as for stock
screens. o. F. TeWksbury.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

1000 bushels clean seed barley for
sale at the mill. 52c q bushel.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Machines from $500 to $4,000 sold by
the Jones' Donovan Auto Co.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

S. M. Arvig has been very sick the
past week with imfiammatory rheu-
matism.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Miss Nellie Moran is attending the
educational meeting at st. Cloud.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Competent girl wanted for general
houseWork. Mrs. Jas. Griffith.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Smoke the Big Stone. Made at
Morris. Ten years before the public.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Albert Hanson was up from Litch-
field to visit his parents.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. Herman zahl, Jr., of Rends
vile, has been sick this week.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

Mrs. Caine is expected back from the
cities tonight.
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08
REVIEW OF LOCAL HAPPENINGS

h REVIEW OF LOG
Early Ohio seed potatoes for sale.
Ed. Casey.
Wanted-To buy new milch cow.
L. III. Schuman.
Miss Mary Fisher is visiting at VIM.
Kills in Morris.
1000 bushels clean seed barley for
sale at the mill. SIC bushel.
Cash register for sale. Will sell
cheap for cash. ]. E. Starkey. tt
Competent girl wanted for general
housework. Mrs. Jas. Griffith.
William G. Nelson visited over Sun
day with his parents at Fergus Falls.
Try II. w. Barker's Cough Remedy,
made at Sparta, Wis, for that awful
cough.
Call for the Red Rim cent cigar.
For sale by H. B. Lund and J. Il.
Mcclure.
Silver Lace Wyandotte eggs for
sale. SOC per setting.
Q. A. Gausman.
The new auto owners this week are
Max Trantow, S. A. Flaherty and
Harry Quigley.
For best terms and all privileges on
real estate loans call at the Stevens
County State Bank.
The Improvement Union will have
regular meeting at the armory this
evening. Plan to attend.
There will be services in the Luth-
eran Free church Friday evening.
April sth, at 7:45 by Rev. A. Olson, of
Starbuck.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Nor
wegian Lutheran Free church will
meet with Mrs. Torvick next Wednes-
day. All are cordially invited.
Miss Louise E. Loeft1er, who has
been with her brother, G. F. Loef1er,
during his last sickness, returned
yesterday to her home at Buffalo,
N. Y.
Word has been received here of the
death of J. M. Burk in Montana. Mr..
Burk was the manager of the Smith
& Rogers Lumber yard here about ten
years ago.
Peter G. Schwarg, of Dodge Centre,
was in Morris on Monday, the guest
of Geo. W. Beise. Mr.. Schwarg Is a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
ton for state treasurer.
Large AOSAS VA SCC90 OA tAOAA AOAlA
ern migration visited Morris on Sun
day night. They flew low and kept
up constant noise for several hours.
There must have been thousands Of
them.
List your real estate with Finnegan
& Burns Land Co. We have large
acquaintance and correspondents in
Iowa and Illinois and have buyers for
large and small farms and city pro-
perty.
Regular meeting Of Corlnthian
Chapter No. II, O. E. S., Tuesday
evening, April II. Members request
ed to attend, as there is business of
Importance to be transacted. Eliza
beth J. Scobey, Sec.
The Congregational church has
been turned over to George Hogan
and his crew of decorators, who are
refinishing it thruout. Mr.. Hogan al
so has the contract for decorating the
Synod church in Scandia.
Mrs. J. Mcdonald was called to
Minneapolis on Monday of last week
on account of the serious illness of
her father, Mr.. Sweeney, who died
on Tuesday and was buried on Thurs
day at Faribault. Mrs. Mcdonald re-
. turned home on Saturday.
Opera House
Morris tribune., 1910-04-08

lie. Get your baked beans at this Morris
Bakery.
w. Mrs. Caine is expected back from the
cities tonight.
m. Albert Hanson was up from Litch-
field to visit his parents.
for Mrs. Herman Zahl, Jr., of Rends-
vile, has been sick this week.
Iell Miss Nellie Moran is attending the
educational meeting at st. Cloud.
raj Smoke the Big Stone. Made at
Morris. Ten years before the public.
n. Al Baked beans at the Morris Bakery
Ai'' every Saturday. Send in your order
ay. Friday.
A"A Window and porch screens made to
order. Prices the same as for stock
ar. screens. 0. F. Tewksbury.
H.
S. M. Arvig has been very sick the
past week with imflammatory rheu-
for matism.
See the Jones-Donovan Auto Co.
before placing an order for an auto
IRA mobile.
'no Several members of the family Of
s. E. Grove of Fish Lake, have been
on i'll the past week.
jus We wish to call your attention to
our new millinery display each week.
Miss Emma Peterson.
Mrs. G. s. Lee returned on Satur-
day from a visit with relatives at
~ Spring Valley.
NO. Louis Schumann is home from the
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-12-11
Gettin1 Into a Scrape.

Many years ago the wila deer that
roaled through the forests of England
used TO dig holes in the earth with
heir iorefeet. They paved IT, out
sometimes to the depth of several
inches, sometimes 4 foot or more.
These holes We're called 'scrapes," and
travellers at dusk or hight or those who
were carless about their footing often
'tumbIed Into them They were laughed
at for their heedlessness when they
came home covered with mud. and as
this frequently occurred after they had
been Inbibing bit they were said to
have got into scrape." Some Cam
bridge students took up this express
sion, and thus it came to be applied to
people who had got into difficulties Of
various sorts.