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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-03-31

Will you take me to Professor Nose
ley's place."
The old house stood four-square,
with patched-up conservatory on one
wing. In the front room they found
the refuses body decently disposed,
with an undertakers assistant in
charge. From the greenhouse came
subdued Kissing,
Whats that?" asked Jones.
"Fumigating the conservatory.
There was a note found near the body
insisting on its being done. For safe
ty' it said, so / ordered it looked to.
Come and look at his papers. You
won't find much"
In the old-fashioned desk, among
a heap of undecipherable matter, ap-
parently bearing upon scientific ex-
periments, were three self-addressed
envelopes bearing New York post
marks, of dates respectively, March
IL, March IA and March 20. Each
contained a datestamped sheet of pa
per, similar to that which Mr. Curtis
Fleming had shown to Average Jones.
The one OF earliest date bore two
red dots; the second, three red dots,
and the third, two. All the envelopes
were Endorsed in Professor Moseley's
handwriting; the first with the one
word Filled The second writing
was Held for warmer weather." The
last was inscribed "One in poor con-
dition."
OF these Average Jones made care.
full note. The two men went to the
conservatory and gazed in upon a ruin
of limp leaves and faccid petals,
killed by the powerful gases. Sudden
ly, with an exclamation Of astonish-
ment, the investigator stopped and
lifted from the floor a marvel of err
mine body and pale-green wings. The
moth, Speeding nearly a foot, was
quite dead.
Here's the mate, sir" said the fu-
migating expert, handing him another
specimen, tri1e smaller. The place
was crowded with all kinds of pretty
ones. All gone where the good bugs
go now"
Average Jones took the pair of
moths to the desk, measured them and
laid them carefully away in a drawer.
And now" said Average Jones to
Mr.. Fleming, I'm going back to New
York. If any collectors come chasing
to you for luna moths, don't deal with
them. Refer them to me, please.
Here is my card"
Your orders shall be obeyed." said
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1916-03-31

Mr.. A V. r. f. Jones-Average
Jones, his friends called him-was
tired of spending his dead uncle's
millions i'm New York and doing
nothing more and craved to take
part in the dynamic activities of
life. At the suggestion of Waldo
mar, owner of an important and
decent newspaper, he opened offices
in Astor court and went in for fol-
lowing up queer advertisements in
the newspapers and tracing down
fraudulent advertisers. Business
doomed.
The Washington times., 1916-02-06
APOLLO.

Crandalrs Apollo offers photoplay
patrons Of the northeast section an at
tractive bill for the coming week To-
day Clara Kimball Young will be seen
in Camille" a picturization Of the
celebrated drama and novel of AleXan-
der Dumas. Miss Young gives an inn
preservation that is at once vivid and
realistic. Paul capellani is seen as Ar
mand Duval.
Tomorrow the V. L. s. f. feature.
The Cave Man" Is scheduled with
Robert Edeson as the star. 1t is the
story of the love nf modern cave man.
The program for the remainder OF the
week. includes: Tuesday. Molly McIn-
a working girls determined fight
against the evils that beset her:
Wednesday. The House OF Tears" q
story which deals with the machina-
The Washington times., 1916-02-06
LEADER.

Gaby Deslys, the dancer and musical
comedy star. heads the attractions for
the coming week at the Leader in Her
Triumph" which is being shown today.
The play was expressly written for
Mile. Deslys. The production introduces
the Dance Deslys, an original telp-
sichorean creation, and other features.
Harry Pilcer, who has Deen associated
with Mile. Deslys as her dancing part
ner since her first visit to America, ap-
pears as her chief support.
Marie DoTe is to be seen tomorrow
and Tuesday in The White Pearl
based o. the romance by Edith Barnard
Delano. In this story the love between
two young Americans survives and tri-
umphs over the Vaccinations of band
Of Japanese geisha traders, and the
caprices Of destiny.
Wednesday and Thursday, THE Old
Homestead a perturbation of Den
man Thompsons great rural drama
will be seen with cast which includes
Frank Losee, Creighton Hale, Louise
HUFF and Denman Maley. Valeska Su-
ratt will be seen for the two remaining
days of the week in "ThL Immigrant"
by Marion Fairfax. 1t Is a story of a
young peasant woman from a foreign
land who comes to America and fights
and wins her way to success.
The Washington times., 1916-02-06

In support OF Miss Farrar, and the
photography is above the average.
Monday, edna Goodrich will be seen
in Armstrong; Wife" Paramount
production. Tuesdays principal attrac-
ton Is "The city" a Limitation. OF
Clyde Fitch's last play. The featured
actor is Thurlow Bergen.
The balance Of the weeks program is
os follows Wednesday, Marguerite
Snow and Paul Gilmore In the Metro
feature. Rosemary" Thursday, Victor
Moore in the comedy. "Chimmle Fad
den out West" Friday. the V. l.. S. T..
feature. THE Nations Per ], featur-
INC Earl Metcalf and Ormi Hawley
saturday, Edith Storey and Antonio
Moreno In "A Price for Folly
The Washington times., 1916-02-06
Margaret Anglin In New
Play BY Rupert Hughes

Before Joining forces with William
Favcrsham In series OF Shakespearean
revivals. Margaret Anglin will produce
new drama by Rupert Hughes and
Gertrude Atherton. entitled THE Vein
Of Gold" at Atlantic City. February lS
The play Is based upon Mrs. Atherton
novel. The Perch Of the Devil"
IN Miss Anglin's support will be Law
son Butt. Ferdinand Gottschalk. Mrs
Charles q. Craig. Walter Walker. Viola
Fortescue. George Denny. Alfred Lunt
and Mrs. Charles Willard.
The Washington times., 1916-02-06

Geraldine Farrar Is TO be seen al
Crandalrs Apollo next Sunday in the
Paramount production of Carmen" a
The Washington times., 1916-02-06
CRANDALL'S.

Robert Warwick, the noted star.
heads the list. of attractions at Gran
dall's this week, with his latest pro-
duction from the World Film studios
entitled The Fruits of Desire" which
will be shown today and tomorrow.
! mis- photoplay is founded on the novel,
The Ambition of Mark Trutt." an -
tensely interesting story of the strife
oI steel Kings.
Its action is laid in one of the great
foundry regions OF America.
Mr. Warwick is supported by a cast
including Alec b. Francis, Madeline
Traverse, Robert Cummings kalpn
pelmore, and DorothS Fairchild.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday y
the principal attraction will be 'Jhe
Yellow Passport" with Clara kimbalI
\ ohng featured. This is photoplay
version of the Successful play. The
Yellow Ticket. The early action rs
laid in Russia, and the heroine. a
JeNess, 10 escape the persecution, aC-
cepts the yellow. passport" as the
only means to escape from the country.
The V. l.. =. ". feature. Green
Stockings an adaptation from the
play of the same name, will De seen
Friday and Saturday. with Lillian
Walker in the principal role.
The Washington times., 1916-02-06

tons of Wall Street. featuring the bril-
liant emotional actress. Emily Stevens.
Thursday. Pauline Frederick will be
seen In the Paramount production.
Bella Donna" Friday. The Heights
of Hazard. " l.. s. +. production.
featuring Charles Richman, and Satur-
day Richard Buhler In "A Mans Max
ing y
The Washington times., 1916-02-06
ToDAYS BEST FILMS
By GARDNER MACK.

Williem Farnuut and ISathlyn Will
tnms. in The SpuilCrs,' aduplr 4
from the novel by Rex Beach $50
llg). the Casino, h near Seventh
street
Charles Richmsa and Norma TALL
Inadge. in "Tho Battle Cry of
Peace Ly J. Stuart Blackton
Wltogiaphj. the Strand, Ninth
md Il streets.
Robert Warwick, In "'The Fruits OF
Desire" (World Film Corp. Gran
dRll's. Ninth and " streets.
Anna Held. In Madame Presi-
dent tLnHkyJ. l.ocws Columbia.
Twelfth and l. streets.
Alice Brady. in "The Lure ~ n
Woman" tWorld Film Corph, the
Empire. 9IS " street northeast,
Julia I'eau, In The Ransom, 3"
adapted from tho story oy Richard
Harding Davis CEquitable). the
Garden. 423 Ninth street.
Ralph KcllHrd and Dorothy Green.
in ''Hor Mothers Secret" CFox
Film Corp). the Horne Theater,
Twelfth and G streets northeast.
Gahy neslys. IN "Her T'riurnph"
famous Players) tho I,eadrr.
Ninth. Eetween Il and f streets
Clara Klmhall Young, in Camille. +"
ADAPTED from the play and story
by Alexander Dumas CWorld Film
Corp). Crnndnil's Apollo, 6oI II
street northeast
The Washington times., 1916-02-06
This Weeks
Photoplays
CASINO.


Rex Beach's story Of Alaska, The
Spoilers" reproduced as an elaborate
phutcplay with William Farnum and
kathlyn williams. both famous in the
film drama. will be the attraction at the
Casino Theater this weelc Manager
Falkner decided upon this change In
Bpite Of the previous announcement of
''Cn6er Two Flags" BY the Hall Play
ers, as another move in his quest OF
what his patrons desire.
THE Spoilers" is tense and thrilling
play Of Alaska, Glenister. driven to des-
peration In trying to save his mine from
political tricksters, goes to a gambling
hovel In vain ATTEMPT to drown his
troubles. He has won until piles of
checks are stacked before him when
the Broncho Kid and Cherry Malotte
plot to stop him, and even the card is
turned that Will lose him his mine when
Cherry dramatically comes to his res
cue. Mr.. Farnum appears as Glenister
and Miss Williams as Cherry.
The Washington times., 1916-02-06

Eote-Thcse selertions are mada
from programs prepared by tha
managers Of the theateTa concerner,
Srd no responsibility II assumed fci
arbitrary CHANGES without notice TO
The Times. They are based on tho
personality Of the PLAYERS and the
producing company and not per-
ton1l insrection. except in special
eases O. NJ
The Washington times., 1916-02-06

picturization OF the opera and story
of thu same name. In the role OF Car
men Miss Farrar Is said 10 accurately
interpret the loves and passions of the
cigarette girl. a capable cast appears
The Washington times., 1916-02-06
Next Weeks
Films

The bookings for. next week at
Crandalrs are of a diversified nature
In response to number of requests.
the management has arranged for a
return of "Landon's Legacy" i'm which
the popular leading man. j. War
rem Kerrigan is starred.
Monday and Tuesday the feature.
Loves Crucible," will be shown with
a cast including Frances'Nelson, June
Elvidge. Douglas Mclean and Luns-
den Hare. s
Wednesday and Thursday, d. w
Griffth's production OF The Avenging
Conscience" based on Edgar Allen
Poes "'rhe Tell-TRle Heart, will be
shown. The cast includes Henry b..
Walthall, Blanche Sweet, Spottiswool
Aitken, George Seigmann, and Ralph
Lewis. The Question" will be seen
Friday and Saturday. with Marguerite
Leslie in the principal role.
The attractions scheduled for the
Leader for next week include next Sun
day a return engagement Of Tho Inn
migrant" Valeska Suratt's latest
photoplay II deals with the trials of
a young peasant woman from foreign
country who seeks her fortune in
America. Many oil the scenes are laid
aboard a giant trans-Atlantic liner, III
which Miss Suratt. as the Immigrant,
Monday, Tuesday. and Wednesday,
Mary PlckfOrd will he seen in The
Founding" As Molly-O, the found
ling. Miss P,ckfnrd Is said to fairly sur
pass all her previous work The sup
porting cast includes Frank Mills.
Edythe Chapman. ponPId CTisr. Claire
Anderson, Gertrude Normsn, and Harry
Ham.
Another feminine favor9te. Marsuerite
Clark. will he seen THURSDAY Friday.
and Saturday in Mice and Men,
delineation of life and love
as they were known in the
South In a hy-gon" dav. Miss Clark is
supported by ~ cast which includes
Marshall Neilan. Charles Waidron,
Clarence Handyside. and Robert Con-
' lille.
Gerald Farrar is TO be seen at
Crandall's Apollo next Sunday in the
Paramount product. on of Carmen" a
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
Indigestion May Be
Due to Constipation
Neglect of Important Func-
ton May Seriously I'm
pair the Health.

There are many people who believe
they suffer from Indigestion when their
discomfort really is due to a constipat-
ed condition.
Bloat, with its attendant mental de-
preston, sick headache, the belching
of sour stomach gases, etc. are fire.
quently due to inaction of the bowels.
Relieve the congestion and the trou-
BILE usually disappears The use OF
cathartics and purgatives should be
avoided, however; these shock the
system unnecessarily and, at best.
their effect Is but temporary. A mild
laxative is far preferable.
The compound of simple laxative
herbs known as DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup
Pepsin and sold in drug stores for fifty
cents a bottle. is highly recommended.
Mr. BENZ. Basin, $50 Madison ST..
Gary. Ind, thinks DIR. Caldwell's Syrup.
Pepsin wonderful medicine; for four
years he had severe case of indiges-
ton and constipation before trying DR.
Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin, which he is
glad to recommends to all who suffer
with stomach and bowel trouble.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18

Robert Baldwin, veteran Of the
civil war, died this morning at the
soldiers home hospital after lin
gering illness During the war he
served as private in company c,
Fifty fifth Ohio Volunteer infantry
The body is at the Fry & Summers
morgue and no funeral arrangements
have yet been made.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
CAMPAIGN FOR FUNDS
BECUNBY Y.N.C.A.

Today marked the opening date in
the Y. NJ. 6. \. campaign fund for
$500, the amount necessary to operate
the association during 1916. Through
two of the store rooms in the associa-
ton building being without tenants the
revenue Of the association has been
cut considerably. The membership is
not as heavy as last year and conse-
quently the entire amount set must be
raised to carry on operations.
\ large number of men are out So
Letting funds for the association and
while the activity did not really begin
until this afternoon at n conference at
noon today 1919 was turned in by the
workers.
The association has a free reading
room for men in the main lobby and
its secretaries and physical director
often give their services on the outside
for religious and school work, thus
reaching many not affiliated with the
association. The workers feel conf
don't that they can raise the amount
required by touching the men of diff
ferent organizations which the asso-
citation helps.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
NORTHIDAHOCASE
DECIDED BY court
Statute of Limitations In
volved in Case. From Sho-
shone County.

The supreme court handed down a
decision today in the case of Annie
Mcleod versus Joseph p. Rogers. at
firming Judgment given in the First
judicial district court for Shoshone
county by Judge william w. Woods,
for the plaintiff. 1t is an action on ac-
count. July IS, 1914, Annie Mcleod
filed her complaint alleging that be-
tween Dec. 81, 1901, and Nov. l, 1913,
she, at the special request of Rogers
furnished him at her residence with
board and lodgings and during that
period of time was reasonably valued
at $3.50, none of which Rogers, it was
alleged, had paid. Rogers rented a
house to Anna Mcleod from Nov l.
1918, to July 81, 1914. at an agreed
rental of $25 per month, offsetting the
board bill $225. The lower court gave
her S31I0.
The decision is written by Justice
Bulge and his findings are concurred
in by the chief justice. The syllabus
Of the decision is as follows;
/. Where it clearly appears on the
face of the complaint that the cause OF
action is barred by the statute ON limi-
tations. tile statute must he pleaded by
special demurrer. Where, however
this does not appear ON the face OF inc
complaint. the plea of the statute must
bc taken by answer.
. Whore the statute OF limitations is
sought to be invoked as defense, il
it cnnnot be urged by special demurrer
ANA is not pleaded in the answer, II
must. for the purpose of the action, DC
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
.DQ119nAo1s.

A. ". Fish of Salmon is a Boise
visitor.
w. e. Stevens of Silver City is in the
city on mining business.
Mrs. f. c. Cliff has returned from
Visit at Gannett. Idaho.
Fay u. Young left last night on an
extended trip east on business.
Mrs. j. S. Stewart of Smiths prai-
RE is a guest at the Pacific hotel.
Mrs. Isabelle Hubert is here from
The Dalles, Ore, a guest at the Bristol.
Mrs. j. A. Jones has gone to Home
dale to look after her ranch interests.
L. NJ. Capps. we'll known resident
of Blackfoot, is a Boise business visi-
tor.
Mrs. Ernest Latimore and son of
Mountain Home are visitors in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. +. Keith OF Will
son are spending n day or two in the
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Jones OF Hill city
are In Boise to spend the remainder
of tho winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Stevens. former
Boise residents, now of Lewiston. are
visiting in tho city.
Henry Falk left this morning for
New York and other eastern points on
buying trip for the Mode.
Mr. and Mrs. J. \. Long left yestcr-
day for Bend. Orc to visit for while,
after which they win go to coast
points.
w. e. Pierce of the firm Of ". E,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18

Andrew McQuade. one of the pioneer
farmers of southern Idaho. died last
night at his home. 1903 Eastman street.
Senility was the cause of his demise.
Mr.. McQuade was native of Ireland
but came to this country in 1S49, set
Ting in California and in 1862 he came
to Idaho and settled on Squaw creek.
He is survived by his wife and a num-
Der of other relatives in different sec
tions of the state. The body is to be
forwarded to Sweet and the funeral
will be held there at the Methodist
church Thursday afternoon at l
O'Clock, Burial will be in the Sweet
cemetery.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18

Charles Cyrus Roberts. the 10
months-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. O..
Roberts, died last night at II o'clock
at the family home, All Resseguie
street. Pneumonia following a sick
ness of Indigestion caused the little
ones death. The funeral will be held
at the residence tomorrow afternoon.
Rev c. l.. Trawin will officiate and
burial will be in Morris Hill cemetery.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
DEATHS--FuNERhI,S

Arthur H. Cochrane. former rail-
road man, but for the past six years
proprietor of cigar and tobacco store
on South Tenth street. died last night
at his home, 1915 North Fifteenth
street. Complications following a long
and severe attack of asthma caused his
death. Mir, Cochranc was member of
Boise lodge No. Co. Knights of Pythias,
and also member of the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen. The body
is at the Fry & Summers morgue and
no funeral arrangements have yet
been made.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
His Litoerality.

HIM, This is the tenth time YOU
have been before me-" sternly said
Squire PeaYy
"Yassah." replied Brother Ram
diddy IT'S If Xo' says SO, sab, but |
was under de preston 'twuz de lev
enth. ! don puhsoom 10 say one
thing when smart white man tells me
difIunt. But let ii go. anyhow, sab: |
mains to give eood measure. Allus
was plumb lib'ral dat -uh- way"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
Another Woman Made Happy.

II is women who have most need or
Chnmbcrlain's Tablets. Mrs. Ethel Mae
Baker. Spencerport, y. v, writes
"Chamberlain's Tablets have done
more for ric than / ever dared to nope
for. They not only cured me OF bill-
Gus attacks and sick headache but
tone up my whole system. Obtain
obIe overvvhere.-Adv. r. Tn. S.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18

Here is a lot OF semi dress
and work Shoes that are GER
tainly good values-there are
practically all sizes in the lot
and there's not a single pair
worth less than $3.50. We
will let you judge as 10 their
real value and we are sure
you will be a little bit sur
prised at what is offered in
this lot at $1.9S.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
Constipation and Indigestion.

81 have used Chamborlain's Tablets
and must say they are the best l have
ever used for constipation and indiges-
ton. My wife also used them for indi-
gestion and they did her good" writes
Eugene $. Knight, Wilmington, n. c.
Obtainable everywhere. AdVT-T TIL $
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18
Baron Sonnino.

Italy is firmly resolved to carry
or the war with all her might and at
the cost of no matte what sacrifices
till she has accomplished the realiza-
ton of her just aspirations" says
Baron Sonnino, Italian minister for
foreign affairs.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18

A bottle of DIR, Caldwells Syrup Pep
sin should be in every home for use
when occasion arises. trial bottle,
free of charge, can be obtained by
writing TO DR.. w. b. Caldwell, 454
Washington ST., Monticello, H.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18

Pierce & Co. left last night on an ex-
tended trip in the east on business
matters.
Today-order Sunset and The Capt.
tai News. If
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-01-18

James Carson Porter, died this
morning at o'clock at his home, 1914
North Tenth street, after an illness of
three months, during which he suffered
from leakage of the heart. He was
native of Spruce Creek, Pa, and was
"a years of age. During the past four
years Mr.. Porter had been in the en-
ploy of the Idaho Traction company
as a conductor and was a member of
the Trainmen's union and also the
knights and Ladies of Security. He is
survived by his wife and Il sister in
Pennsylvania. The funeral will be
held Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock
a the home. Rev. Willsic Martin will
officiate and burial will be in Morris
Hill cemetery. A special funeral car
will be provided for friends.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-11
ACTS ON PAPERS ADVICE
Wa!"r. starting 10 Clean tp Town.
% Catches Reporters pluyinE in
Poker

GARY. IND, December l0-"Wh.'
doesn't ~" Mayor do something" Hes
4 boob
Car needs cleaning mp,
There's gambling Al every iul'u,"
The Gary Evening Post, organ of
tho reform element. has been slam
hanging im this way at the towns
executive 70" several weeks
commercial clubs churches civic
commissions and others hav" de-
manded action. too. but the Evening
Post has Ncen the luUdeS; Shoutrr.
Mayor y. &. Johnson Needed tn. cry
nj %;s5 o'Glock ,his morning. y squad
of his uusty policemen visited what
do you think" WHY. tho very news
paper Office AA.i'therr they found and
pinchcd Guy .t-di!.r Tom Plant and Re
porters Jim SNOW. Wiu Walllcr. Pete
Green and NJ. il"ck u poker deck ana
q SO pot,
This Is only I. soci.u game Don't
YOU see its just between ourselves
little social "muscmen;@' pleaded the
Journalists.
Eut they wcr" al taken 10 police
headquarters and Business Manager i.
Il. snyder had 4" 20 down and haiI
them out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-11
HAVE LOST
ATEl.S ii:.OUO MEN

BERLIN ,via Sayville). neoembtr
le.-The Roumanians hav. los; APP
proSimatcly li2.cUo men IL prisoners
since Rourrania entered the war. OF
about one-siN;h of their army. besides
suffering casualties estimated al about
200. 900. writes tho military critic OF
the Overseas News AgcnCy to-day.
Not only has this loss - The Rou-
mauians resulted from ;hc campai:n,
continues tho writer. bat tho Tcutonic
victory has made possible the short
ching OF The front by about 10000
kilometers o. more than $40 miles.
The area conquered by the Teu;"nic
army is ahou, 5c.oc0 Square l.ilom"t"rs,
or nearly "o.0n0 square miles
The German losses 81" DECLARED To
haze been astorishrnGly small one
army corrs which made >.o"o prison
crs. and besides accounted for 500"
casualties in the opposing ranks hal
itself less than I.c"" casualties writes
The military critic, who also instances
the capture by the reutonio forces
during the past week Of nearly %".cV'
mon i'm prisoners besides immcns"
quantities o. cannon, mnchlu" guns.
material and supplies
The great Russian offensive "m the
north. pressed IN force AND q, cost
OF great sacrifices i" an effort /" saw"
portions of the Northern Eounanian
army. is declared 10 hay" been ai'o-
scthcr in vain