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Evening star., 1916-01-05
WAIT ON CUBS SALE
National Commission Looking
for Deal to Be Completed.
PROBABLY CLOSED TODAY
Magnates Will Then Adjust All De-
tails of Recent Peace Settle
ment, It Is Said.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. January 5.-The
probable sale of the Chicago Nationals
by Charles T. Taft owner of the ma
iority of the stock of that club, to
Charles weeghman. former president
of the Chicago Federals. and the meet
ing of the ioint committee appointed
to settle the dispute between the red
eraI and International Leagues rela-
tive to the peace agreement signed TWO
weeks ago held the attention of the
base ball men here today.
The National base ball commission
was also scheduled to meet but IL was
officially announced that nothing OF
importance would be taken up by that
body.
Expect to Complete Deal Today.
That the deal for the sale of the Chi
cago Cubs would be completed To-Day
aDpeared almost certain. Harry F. Sin
clair. the Oklahoma oil magrate who
conferred with Mr.. Taft yesterday, said
the negotiations had progressed to
such a stage where it required only
the presence of Weeghman to come TO
an agreement Weeghman came on TO
Cincinnati from Chicago this morning.
ready to close the deal :.
THE F,ederal-International joint commit
t0e was expected not Only u scteiC Liza
dispute- but also smooth out other tangled
matters which appeared after the peace
agreement had been signed.
National League May Meet.
In case the sale of the Chicago Cubs
is completed today and the joint commit
tee on the Federal and International
leagues makes reasonable headway, a
meeting of the National League Will be
called for this city later in the week, ac-
coriing to President Terer of the league.
However. il the deal for the Cubs hangs
fire longer than the meeting of the joint
committee, no National League meeting
will be called.
Word was received here last night that
President James A. Gilmore of the Fed
eral League who announced that it was
not convenient for him to attend the meet
ing here. had made arrangements to De
present, and following the announcement
Of this information, Chairman August
Hermann of the national commission
stated he expected full attendance Of
the committee
Evening star., 1916-01-05

lts easy to change the shaps
and color Of unstable
brands to initiate the Prince
Albert tidy red tin, but il 10
impossible to initiate the
flavor Of Prince Absst 10.
baeeol The patsnted pro.
cess protects thatl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
POLICE TRYING To FIND OUT
WHERE FUGITIVE IS WANTED

DANNILLE. VA, April 27.-The local
police department is face 20 face with
problem John Gladden.. negro.
was arrested two days ago az the muir
derer OF Lon Yandell four years ago
in Tennessee. An acquaintance Of
GLADDEN. informed the police OF his
whereabouts and he was promptly ar
rested. The officers. however. have lost
paper on which was given the name
OF the town in Tennessee where Glad
den is wanted. and while the prisoner
is alleged to have partially incriminat ed
himself he has also learned that the
police do not know where he is
wanted. and he is now extremely reti-
cent.
1t is believed that GLADDEN. is wanted
about twenty-five miles from Knox
vile. The murder Is said to have been
committed at wRyside station near
that city and the Tennessee authori =
ties have been asked to assist tho local
department in clearing uP tho situa-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
HANOVER PRESBYTERIAL
MEETS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. April 81.
The eleventh annual meeting Of West
Hanover Presbyterian. which embraces
the organized woman's work of the
preshytery. convened last night In the
Presbyterian Church. The opening ad-
dress was delivered by DIR. H. F. Will
liams. OF Nashville. Tenn. field secre-
tary OF the foreign mission committee
The principal speaker at to-niEhts
session was DIT. B. f.. Wilson. OF Har-
risonburg. Va, who had for his topic,
Living the Truth"
The officers OF the presbyterial are F.:
president. Mrs. S. W. watkins of
Farmville: first vice president Mrs. S.
y. Walton, of Farmville; recording
secretary. Mrs. J. A. Spencer, Of Farm
vile. treasurer, Mrs. c. W. Donnally,
OF Louisa; secretary OF foreign mis-
slons, Miss Emma s. Hodges. of Char
lottesville; secretary assembly's home
missions. Mrs. r. l.. Calhoun. of Ivy:
secretary of Christian education and
ministerial relief. Mrs. G. 3. SomerviIle.
OF charlottesville: secretary OF synod :
ical and presbyteral home missions.
Mrs. J. w. Flanagan. OF Trevillians
secretary Of Young Peoples work. Mrs.
G. 6. Harvey, Of Curdsville: secretary
Of literature, Mrs. s. 0. Coke. OF Rapi-
dan.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28

room were arranged In pink carnations
and snapdragons. and the same flow
ers we're used on the tea table. Miss
Cecil was assisted in receiving by
Misses Jane Strudwick. lean Reynolds
Rose 'itpcrton and Ida Massie and Mrs
lucius Gary presided 1T Ia" pr....n
bowl. Mrs. Russell Cecil and Mrs
James Cecil assisted in doing the hon
ors Of the afternoon.
Interesting Lecture.
Professor Albert r. Clay. dccipherer
Of the celebrated Morgan tablets and
head OF the department. of AssyrioloEy
and Babylonian literature ut Yale. will
give an illustrated lecture on art TN
Eabyionia and Assyria" before the
Archaeological Society this evening at
$40 o'clock. The meeting will he held
AT residence of Nj. and Mrs. Thoma
J.. Moore. SIS West Franklin street
Vanity Fair This Afternoon
brilliant social function Of TODAY
will he the Vanity Fair" given in the
ballroom Of the jefferson Hote! this
afternoon and evening, under the au-
spices Of the Girls Auxiliary to the
Belle Bryan Day Nursery. There will
be fancy ball IN the afternoon for
the children and costumed dance in the
evening At o'clock and the audi
torium and foyer will be beautifully
decorated for the occasion Some OF
inc leading women Of the city have
been invited to act as patronesscs of
; the affair. and many interesting par-
ties have been made up for both en-
tertainments.
Charity Affair.
moving picture entertainment will
he given In the annex of the Seventh
street Christian Church to-day a, $40
FOR children, and again Mt o'clock
refreshments Will be served, and the
public is invited to attend
/ N
Famunkey Camp Fire Will give a
Japanese musical In the Sunday schoo,
room Of st, Marks Church Tonight at
~" o'clock Refreshments will be
served
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
MYSTERY OF DEATH
STILL Is UNSOlVED
when body OF StiT Il Found. There il
Cut ON Forehead. md WI tch
IL MissinS.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April 27.-
DR.. J. T.. Stin. OF this city, and DR..
+. w. Stln. OF Richmond. left to-day
for Oak Grove. westmorcland County
to attend the funeral of their brother.
w. b. slim. whose body was found
floating In the tappahannock River.
below Wilmont Wharf. on wednes-
day. The cause OF MIR. StiYs death re-
mains mystery as to whether he
committed suicide by jumping from tho
steamer when ell route to his home
ut Oak Grove. or whether foul play is
connected with the case. II is said
that when the body was found il was
discovered that scar had been made
on the forehead. and his coat was cut
across the breast. as II with sharp
instrument Ills watch was gone. and
there WAS nothing In his pockets en-
cept n few papers A coronor's inquest
WAS held. but as yet no verdict has
been returned by tho jury. When
the steamer on which Mr.. Stin was
returning home reached the wharf at
Oak Grove. Mr.. sim could not be
found. though his hat was on the lower
aft deck OF the steamer and Mr.. stiff
Was seen number Of times after the
steamer left this city. Everything pos
sible is being done to clear up the
mystery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
UNIVERSITY STUDENT
LEAVES For WAR FRONT
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. April

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, April %.
Hugh a. Innes Brown left the Uni
versity OF Virginia last night and will
sail on the Rochambeau, OF the French
Line. for Paris. on Saturday. He will
have n position with the American
ambulance hospital. having signed up
for a period OF six months. His in
tention is TO remain In Europe until
the war is over. He Will make his
headquarters In Paris. but will be
somewhere along the firing line most
OF the time. Mr.. Innes- Brown has been
student OF the academic department
since 1912. He has been editor-in chief
fthe university magazine and was
MISC president Of the Civic and PoIity
Clubs, OF the university.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

MISS Eliza Bland Lamb - attending
the dances at tho University oi Mr.
gina. and VIII later go To Lexington
for the Easter hops at Virgins, Niii
tary Institute
IIr. and Mrs George Y wtclhon
the latter formerly Miss E!rCin!a
Chesterman. have returned from their
wedding trip North.
Lewis Srenshaw. Of tho University
- Virginia. has beer spending several
days in Richmond.
Mrs. Jessie Hardy MacKaye of Wash
tngton, is the guest of DIR. Helen Love
BossieuX during her stay in Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. James J. Hickey have
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
ROYAL ARCASUM ELECTS
OFFICERS FOR ENSUING YEAR

SALISBURY. y. c., April 2I.-The
Grand Lodge. Royal Arcanum, OF North
Carolina, which convened in Salisbury
yesterday for its annual session came
TO close this afternoon. hsheville
was chosen as the place for tho next
gathering In 1917. The following State
officers were elected at the session to-
day: grand regent. Dr. Rufus l.. Allen.
Waynesv'lle; grand vice-reEent. John
Z. Ray. Raleigh: grand orator, Thomas
j. Johnston, Salisbury: grand secre-
tary. Henry T. Bonitz. Wilmington:
grand warden, Robert L. Poston. States
willie; grand sentry. John NIachin, Ashc-
Vile.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28

G. Dawson Coleman and Schuyler l..
Parsons. Jr
y reception followed the ceremony
a. ;he home Of the brides parents.
~ East Seventy-th!rd Street, The
decorations were carried out in apple
blossoms. l!lacs and iris ana the table
IN tho dining room was arranged with
4 wonderful centerpioce of spring flow
crs. After wedding journey, Mr. and
York. The bride is :: GRANDDAUGHTER Of
&. l. I.anshorne. OF "AIraGor" and
!:i2hmond. and is widely related here
Gordon Walker.
III" marriage n Miss Mabel walker.
daurhter Of the late Major and Alrs.
- y. Waiker. 20 William Douglas Cor
don, son OF James L. Gordon. Of this
ci,y was celebrated yesterday morn
lug ~ / o'clock in the Church OF The
HOLY Trinity. Rev. j. j. C;ravatt. u. d
rector OF tho church. and Rev. J. Free
land Peter, rector Of -. James Church.
performed the ceremony. Miss Evie
walker Freeman. OF Raleigh. y c..
was maid OF honor aud r. CroXton Cor
don attended his brother rs best man.
Tne ush.rs included Mcssrs Jonathan
Bryan, j. St George Bryan, De Graf
fcnrcid iiobson. all OF this city. ana
Robert Il, Tunstall. Of Norfolk
Pretty Home Wedding.
Palms and pink snapdragons deco
rntod the home OF Mr. and Mrs Eugene
NJ. Wallace, at !o5 South Boulcva rtl,
Yesterday morning ut II o'clock for
tho marriage OF their daughter. Ma
ZION. 20 William Henry Sittcrding. son
of MIR. and Mrs. Frederick Sii,erding
The ceremony was performed by the
ri. Rev. i. j. OConnell Bishop OF
Richmond. before an improvsed altar
Of lilies and Cathedral candles and
pink and white flowers were used
throughout the house. AS the wedding
march WAS played the ushcrs, w. r. H.
SMITH. Jr.. and Wilson J. Eyre took
The ribbons fastened on either side OF
The library door. and proceeded 20 the
altar. forming an aisle, down which
tho hridSl party passed
The bride entered the drawinE-room
with her father. who Cavo her away.
She wore simple gown of white
Ge"rEcttc crepe. made round length.
WIN i short tUlle veil. which was fas-
tened with wreath OF natural lilies
OF the valley. Her bouquet was "A
shower of white orchids and lilies ~
the valley. Miss Louise Terrell. of Fred
crick Han, who Was maid Of honor,
was sowncd in rosc-colorcd taf.cta
ana carried basket Of wild flowers.
Miss Terrelrs hat was OF old blue chir-
fon with band of lcehorn straw AMI
finished with tiny flowers. Frederick
SitterhinE. Jr., WAS best man for his
brother
y wedding breakfast followed the
ceremony, after which Mr.. and Mrs
SitterdinS left for n northern honey
moon. Some o: the guests from a dis
lance attending the ceremony were Mr..
and Mrs Vincent Daley. Of Rrockpart.
y. y; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Long.
of Washington: Miss Thcrese O'con
nor. of Washington. and Charles p.
U'Connor. Of I;lmira " Y
Miss Cecil Entcrtnins.
Miss Elizabeth Cecil gave pretty
tea yesterday afternoon at her home
on Park Avenue, when she entertained
about fifty members of the younger
society set The parlcrs and iniuc-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
TREASURER OF COMPANY
~ KILLED By EMPLOYER



BRISTOL, VA. April Ell. +. Rob-
erts. thirty years old. treasurer Of the
Goa! operations of the Virginia Iron,
coal and Coke Company. at 1nmau,
Wise County. Va, wns shot to death
al the Office OF the company this after
noon by Ezra Craft. "A miner Words
passed between the mon concerning
certain credits on Crafts account. and
when the trea surcr turned his back
Craft sen: 4 bullet through his body
Roberts died I'm few minutes. Craft
WAS arrested and sent to Jail at WISE
Va Roberts was son-in-law OF Mrs
J. r. childcrs. OF Bristol He was a
FcnnTylvanian, and his father resides
near Rcynoldsville, in tina: state
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
returned from a visit 70 Mr.. and Mrs.
II iIrr.iy R1,aL.1.ck

returned from 4 visit TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Murray Boocock, at lieowich.
Misses Elizabeth Moore and Kathe-
rine Lee are leaving to-day TO attend
the Virginia Military Institute hops
Miss Minnie Porter Harris. OF Key
West. Fla. who haR been visiting Miss
Isabel Williams here, has left for Nor
folk.
Mrs. Walter Austen Creath and her
little daughter, Carlyle. OF $50 West
Grace street. arc spending some time
in st. Adams, w. Va, and Fort Thoma S,
ky.
Miss Ria Thomas, or Roanoke, will
arrive Monday to visit Mrs. Frank Nc
Cartlcy on West Avenue
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
1T DEPENDED.

Nurse.--Wouldn't you like TO go 10
heaven. Robbie, and wear nice gold
crown?
to put It on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28

this relieves the strain on ligaments natnrai
expansion takes place without undue effect
upon the nerves. And as the time mn.
proaches, the mind has gone through DC
Iiod OF repose, OF gentle expectancy, and
future child. That this Is true Is evidenced
by the fact that three generations of mothers
have used and recommended "Mother's
Friend" Ask your nearest druggist for a
It for You. And then write to Bradflcld Reg
ulator Co., 4o7 Lamar Bldg Atlanta, Ga.
for most interesting book of information
to prospective mothers. 1t Is mailed free,
Write today. IT IL book you will enjoy,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
BIGGEST WHISKY DISTILIERY
IN VIRGINIA SuSPENDs

Especial 20 The Times Dispntch.1
BRISTOL, VA, April 27.-E. GouEe
&: Co, OF Bristol operating the largest
whisky distillery in Virginia. suspend
cd operation to-day, Deputy Revenue
Collector G. {. Palmer having been sent
here TO perform the duties oi the gov
eminent in tho matter. Tho plant has
daily capacity Of 500 gallons, ard
has paid TO the governments over 5000
daily II is said the company feared
over production on accoun. of the near
approach of the time when Virginia
becomes prohibition Stat.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
w1NSTOS-sALEM HOTEL
DESTROYED ny FINE

WINSTON SALEM. n. c., April a7.-
Fire here early to-day, originating in
the Neil Hotel. on Liberty Street. caus-
cd property damage estimated at $40
600. covered by approximately $4,000
insurance. The hotel was destroyed
and adjacent property occupied by the
Elks' Club and auditorium and the
fiutchins Pharmacy was destroyed
Several guests in the hotel had mar
row eScaDeS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
AT the Movies To-Day

COL0NIAI--t:thri barrymore, la
"rhr KISS or Hate"
REN-"I'hc Traffic Cop" with
Howard Mitchell.
ODE0N-John barrymore, In ''The
Itcd Widow"
NlC.r0R-t;dwnrd Arnold, In "rhe
l.ast Adventure"
BIJOU---WIiIInm s. Hart. In "The
hrsnn,' and "a Bnth-House Blum
der"
ls!S-Erances Nelson. In cloves
Crucibic."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
Maternity! The
Word of Words
is written into LIES expectations that
is the one sublime accom-.

plishment. And If
there is anything, nc
matter how simple,
how apparently trivial
it may seem, il It can
aid, help, assist or in
my way comfort the
expectant mother. II is
q blessing. And such
Is a remedy called
"Mother's Erie nd"
You apply It over the
stomach muscles. It Is
gently rubbed on tho
surface, and makes
khn y,-I 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-28
AInrried In Ma.hinrlnn

Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to the follow
ing Richmonders: George J. pirker-
son and Nettfe B. Taylor. John g.
Richardson and Nell Leo Mcclure and
Hunter NJ. Atkinson and Elizabeth c.
Talley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-02
Germans Say British
Attack Is in Earnest

Berlin, July Private advices from
the front indicate that the long awaited
British offensive on the West front
finally has begun. The earlier activity
Of the British had a more or less feel
ing out" character, and left it uncertain
whether General Sir Douglas Haig was
in earnest or merely endeavoring TO
hold the German forces on his front.
To-day il is fairly apparent that the
new movement is the beginning OF a
serious offensive.
The headquarters report to-day
speaks OF heavy artillery fire, gas at
tacks and the explosion of mines as
preliminaries 20 strong reconnaissance
i'm force These. 10 is declared, were
everywhere repulsed.
There is no uneasiness manifested
here in military circles familiar with
the situation. though il is realized that
this lis only the beginning.
Coincidently with the Anglo-F- ench
offensive, TIE Turkish second army has
launched q general offensive against
the Russians in Persia on front ex-
tending from Kermanshah TO Urumiah
Lake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-02
Britain Lets Full Story of
BIG Drive Reach PubliC

London, July Popular clamor Tor
more war news has resulted in the is
suance nightly of official bulletins; but
the scantiness of their information
dulled the appetite of public hungry
to see the great armies get to grips
with the Germans
In a twinkling all this has been
changed. Absolutely authentic news
of the great British stroke was sent
broadcast over the country early in
the afternoon, almost simultaneously
with the delivery of that blow. 1t was
still more startling innovation that
the news emanated, not from the War
Office, but from newspaper correspond
ents.
Until this mornings communication,
not a word had been received from
General Haig since his bulletin of Fri
day night, chronicling the continuance
Of trench raids and artillery and min
ing activity No shackles had been
placed on the correspondents, how
ever, and a succession Of dispatches,
each more cheering than its predeces-
sor, throughout the afternoon and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-02
1853 FRENCH C0MMUNES
DEVASTATED BY WAR
46,263 Houses, 331 Churches,
900 Public Buildings Wrecked.

Paris, July Seven hundred and
ffty-three communes, or townships,
have been partly or totally destroyed
through military operations in France
since the beginning Of the war, &C
cording to statistics gathered by the
Ministry of the Interior, with view
to ascertaining the total damage
caused by the hostilities. These COM
munes are distributed over eleven of
the departments Of France, including
those in Ardennes still occupied who'll
ly by the Germans, who are in pos
session of 1854 towns OF the total of
36,247 in all Trance. or per cent.
Houses to the number Of 1869 have
been totally destroyed and 29,594 part
ly destroyed in these communes. In
14S communes the proportion Of
houses destroyed exceeds so per cent.
Public buildings destroyed in 428
communes were 331 churches, $40
schools, POI town halls, 500 other pub
lie buildings and sixty bridges. OF
these buildings ffty-six had been
classed as historic monuments, in
Guiding the town hall of Arras and
the cathedral and town hall Of
Rheims. Three hundred and thirty
factories, which supported $1,000 per-
sons, were destroyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-02
THTAUMONT LOST
AND WON In DAY
French Regain Possession
as Fierce Battle at
Verdun Goes On.

London, July 1.-Despite the COM
bincd Anglo-Trench offensive launched
along the Somme, the battle Of Verdun
continued to-day, its violence undimin-
ished.
After losing Fort Thisumont to the
Germans this morning, having held it
from o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
French this afternoon again succeeded
in occupying the work. German coun-
ter attacks are now under way aimed
at its recapture.
Berlin denies that Fort Thiaumont
was occupied at ell by the French yes
terday. The only Frenchmen TO enter
it, says the official statement. went in
as prisoners, while the French attacks
failed outside.
ION the left bank of the Meuse,
says the Paris report, there was a
violent bombardment in the whole re-
gion of Hill 3O4 and lie Mort Homme.
"On the right bank. about 10 o'clock
in the morning our infantry moved for
ward 70 the assault of the Thiaumont
work, which we are in possession Of
again.
"The afternoon was marked by a
recrudescenc. of the bombardment IN
that region, as well as in the sectors
Of Fumin and ChenOis.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-02
GUARD FULL PAY
ROLL GROWS APACE
Sonora Photograph Company
Has Increased Salaries.

Several more firms yesterday Joined
the long list Of companies which /ill
give full pay or make some other com.
pensation for their employees whom ths
call 10 the colors has taken from their
desks
Additions 10 the roll OF honor are:
Sonora Photograph Corporation, sal.
aries increased during militia ssvice,
positions held open.
Rupert Brewing Company, Full pay,
positions open.
Borden's Condensed Milk Sales Cor.
pany, Inc, assure unemployment full
pay for three months.
Electric Cable Company, full pay, p-
sition open.
Revillon Freres, has similar burden
on account Of European war, but giyes
full pay, minus government salary.
National Show Case Company, full
pay, positions open.
Habirshsw Electric Cable Company'
Inc, full pay, positions open.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-02

evening put the British people In the
highest spirits.
IL is safe to say that no one expects
sensational successes 20 forrow TINS
first inspiring dash But there ~ calm
confidence that all these months OF
steady preparation, which have trans
formed General Taig's force into one
of the four most powerful armies IN
existence; which has supplied u with
guns and shells perhaps more formid,,
able than the enemy can boast, is bound
10 bear fruit in results which, with
the cooperation Of Britain's allies, will
insure final triumph.
The public is now steeled to expect
fluctuations in the combat. But enough
has already occurred to indicate that
the Germans are puzzled and worried
over the new British tactics, which have
correspondingly heightened British con
fidence in the courage and dash OF the
troops, already tried in so many bitter
struggles.