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The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

THE BEST OF GIFTS.
I've known a lot Of charitable folk
who've done deal to ease the CALLING
yoke
OF bleak despair and grinding poverty
With stores from out their surplus
luxury.
But he gave best-a kindly wight I
knew
Who when he met some fellow full
of rue,
Despite nc had small stock of worldly
pelf,
Gave richly and all smilingly of Self.
Copyright l9I7.)
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19
DESCRIBES SCOUT ACTIVITIES.
Educational Benefit Afforded Boy.
Told by Master.

Vernon Bailey, local scoutmaster, spoke
at All Souls Unitarian Church. -Four
teenth and l. streets northwest, last night
on the work of the Boy Scouts The meet
ing was one OF the series OF SunGa.
evening meetings arranged by the Liberal
Religious Union Of the church
Mr.. Bailey told of the pledge the boz $
took on becoming scouts ana explained
the general organization. The equipment
OF each scout camp life. nature study.
and the liberal education afforded tine
scouts was explained by Mr.. Bailey
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

Germanism has been brought to the
attention of the school heads. 1t has
crept into several meetings of the.
Board of Education, and although
in this case it was probably just a
thoughtless act on part of the teacher,
there is enough to justify thorough
probe of the entire affair.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19
LITTLE GRAY WOMAN
RETURNS HOME HAPPY
Big-Hearted Marketman Turns Trag-
edy to Toy.

She was little. frail, and silver haired,
and for more than an hour she. had
trudged back and forth, and back again
between the rows of stalls at the big
market holding tight to a tiny basket
that contained a single loaf Of bread. As
she walked. she would look Iongingly al
the heaps Of food piled on this stand or
that, half hesitate. and then with a per-
ceptible effort, and a little shake of the
head, walk on.
A great giant of a man. white aproned,
and radiating good nature, noticed her,
and on one of her passages, stepped out
from behind his counter, took of his cap,
and stood squarely in her path.
Beg your pardon, ma am, but I've been
watchin' you. You don't seem able to
find anything that suits your taste" he
said, smiling
The little woman smiled back-but there
was no mirth in the smile.
Walks from Georgetown.
There's plenty that suits my taste"
she said timidly. "but-but I don't seem
able to find anything that suits my purse.
1t was bad enough last spring. when
prices got so high and wages stayed Just
where they were. But this winter it's
just been getting worse and worse. I
walk all the day down here from George
town to save carefare. and get things.
maybe little cheaper. but every time
I've come lately I've had to buy a little
less. You see. We have only so much
Il guess" she concluded with brave
little attempt at laugh. 81 guess we'll
just have to stop eating altogether"
She stopped then smiled again, this
time almost happily
But spring will be here soon. It will
be better in the spring, won't it," Her
eyes fairly pleaded for confirmation.
Sure assented the white-aproned
giant. It'll be lots better in spring.
But-and he placed a light hand under
the little womans elbow. ut amt so bad
now. You Just went to the wrong places.
Now I've got
And guiding his little quarry to his
counter he proceeded to iH up her basket
with a variety Of voCetables-at prices
fixed on the scale OF 1SaS.
Weighs Porterhouse steak.
But how can YOU sell things so cheap
the little woman protested. The othert
ALL
The giant interrupted her.
Il buy en- right" he said succinctly
land. by the way here's a nice little
porterhouse that I'm afraid is going tc
got left on my hands. Take It for L
cents a round-thrce pounds-H cents
there YOU are"
He weighed it quickly. turning in front
Of the scales that she might not see what
the scales really registered. wrapped Il
up, and threw II m the basket.
Guess that's about as much as yor
can carry" he announced. Well, come
back again and see me. I'll try to treat
you right
The keeper Of the stand next door. who
had been watching the entire proceeding
now turned to his hclrer. "Bills gone
crazy" he announced. He's started
eivin' away money"
But II he could have seen the look in
the eyes of the little silver-haired woman
as she trudged homeward he might have
changed his mind.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19
BURNED BY SLOT FIARE-UP.

Myer Handleman. is years old. 1873
Eleventh street northwest, was severcly
burned about the hands by a fare-up
from the car track slot at Thirteenth
street and New York avenue northwest
yesterday.
The police say he flash was caused hv
piece OF wire which had been dropped
into the slot coming in contact With the
conductor rail
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

Secretary Da"iels. despite the ad-
VICE and recommendations from the
higher officers OF the navy, has order
ed - .'isnjssal OF Lieut.. Upton, the
mos vpclt shot in the navy. The
charg' against Lieut.. Upton is that
~ 'ntoNic":ion According to tcsti-
officer has a clean record
IL. -'".'" years, yet he is dismissed
Tor u"ls nrSt ottense Thus the United
States loses the best gunncry man in
the service. one who holds a worlds
record for turret shooting. Just how
the American navy can spare such a
nan at this time dches explanation.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

I is announced that the hotel
clerks are going to organize. Stop
it. 4 single hotel clerk is about the
nearest thing to a Car in America.
i've think what powers an organiza-
ton will have.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

A man named Lagg was struck by
an automobile yesterday His name
may explain why he did not escape
the machine.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

David in Psalm eli, 6. in comparing his
pitiable condition to the pelican. which
was not uncommon in Palestine. probably
had reference to its general aspect as il
sits in apparent melancholy with its bill
resting on its breast.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

A woman in indianapolis is asking
for a law to place the ban on cor
sets. We bet that she is not inclined
to be stout.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

A lecturer from Boston declares
that no one can get into heaven un-
10 hc is married. Probably work
Il r" tie theory that the married
"r' 80 rrcir share of the other
Place III Garth
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

1t is to be hoped that disappear
ances OF back-fence felines will in
crease now that it has been decided
in Pittsburgh that the theft of a cat
is not crime.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

The Phi Mu Sigma Fraternity of
Waugh NJ. Z. Church is to present
comedy entitled "Lost-A Chape-
ron" That's not a comedy, it's a
miracle
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

Society Women Will Boycott
Strikebrcakcrs' Cars" says a head
line. We did not know that society
women ever used the street railway
cars.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

America could stand many Child
ish" acts like that of the Central
High School student
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

( b gin min g next
( Thursday, March p,
( there will be informal
( dancing classes every
( Thursday evening in
! our second-floor hall
! under the personal
{ direction of Mr.. and
( Mrs. Howard Leslie
4 Holt.
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSxSSxSSSSSS
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

Mr. Henry Ford has not been heard
from in condemnation of the railroad
strike
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

The railway strike is still with us.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19
Today's Events

Meeting Of Georgetown Citizens' Association Po
tomAc Savings Bank Hall. Wisconsin avenue and NJ
street, p.
Illustrated lecture "A Trip to the Orient and Aus
tralasia. by William B. Harvey, Friends School
Thirteenth and Irving streets r. m.
Meeting Of Vermont State Association and A
Washington Club. 100 Seventeenth nnrtl west
p. N.
Meeting ot committee cn SEATING and us r -
ception to District National Guard Charrler oi
Commerce rooms Twelfth and streets northwest
40 p. n.
Paper on 'sThe Pagan TIhrs Of TIE Phi!irpncs
hy Dr.. Fsy-C0OpCr Cole hnfOrr Acknowledged So
ciety Of Washington. lecture room. Public Library
y.
Thirty frst diFrItation o. George Washington Uni
Nersity 3o2S C street northwest ioR m.
Benefit card Tary by District division. United
Daughters "f the COrfedCrac'. CnfedCrate Memorial
Hall 1872 Vermont avenue. r. m.
Meeting Of Presbyterian Nini>'cr>' association
Nov York Alrnne PRESBYTERIAN CN'',ch 1880 a N.
Song recital for heneft of National Library fnF
the Blind Epiphany Parish Hall. ,. N.
Address ly Miss A Estele raddock Y. W. c. 4.
S p. m.
Meeting Of women to cooperate with wives of
striking street carmen apartment 0l. the Ethel
hurst Il a. m
Concrrt BY United States Marine Band Cnitcd
States Marine Barracks. go + IN.
Meeting Of Taknma Psrk Citizens Association.
Library Takoma PErk. = ..
Meeting Of Central Cit'7"ns' Association North
Capitol Savings Bank. p
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19
AMUSEMENTS

Rclss~o-Nazimovs in "'Certlnu shoals SD D. =
New ZiNGfeId FoIheS" " s:I5 r. m.
Pot's-New Poll Players in Poor Man. Ri
Man" s:l5 .. m.
Keith's-vaudeTille. 2:l5 and Sis p. m.
Gaycty-Burlesoue. 2:l5 and SIS p. m
CsSmos-N Nandeville, l2:3o to II % p. m
Columbia-Photopays. 1910 a. m. to II p. m
Sfrand-PhOt plays. II q. m. TO IL ?. N.
Garden-Photoplays il a. m. to II D. m
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19
A LINE. o. CHEER
EACH DAY O. THE YEAR.

Tina rEtutins Of an original poem. written AslJ
for Ths Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19
THE BEST OF GIFTS.

By John Kendrick Bangs.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-19

He-Do you study economics? She
Yes. He-Do you want protection" She
Oh. Gerald. this Is so sudden.-Jack o.
Lantern.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

From a window in every Monroe
County home where Red Cross
member lives candles will give forth
light and the flag will be displayed
on Christmas Eve, Il will be an
unique feature of the campaign
that is to be waged all over the
United States for fifteen million new
members. The illumination idea is
appealing with special force to both
old and young and there is reason
to believe that a home without q
candle in its window will be an ex-
ception in every neighborhood.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

The candles on the Christmas
tree have a brighter meaning than
mere gayety. Primarily they signi.
fly the Light that came into the
world That was the true Light
that lighteth every man that COM
eth into the world" wrote St. John
in the first chapter of his Gospel.
says the New York Evening Sun.
Today the small. popular bay
berry candle is very likely deduced
from the Christmas candles that
were burned in England from dawn
till evening to safeguard from all
evil the houses during the year to
come. and these candles. again. were
lineal descendants of the great Yule
candle placed to light the monster
feast provided for the unusual ap.
perites some people .fancied then,
as now. due on the 18th oil Decem-
Der.
Not often possible in city homes
OF the present day are Yule logs
but sometimes in the country this
custom of Scandinavian source is
still carried ont. though probably
no. one dreams it to be relic OF
the bonfires kindled for Thor il
Jules rites.
1t is doubtful If partakers Of
Christmas buildings are conscious
that the buildings are symbolic Of
he rich gifts Of the Maei to the
Christ child while emblems of the
manger are mince pies, for these
were first made in the form OF
Bethlehems cradle.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21
Red Cross Sale From $4,000
To $4,000.

1t was absolutely impossible to
sell off all the articles of mer.
chandise and farm products that
was contributed to the Red Cross in
one day, so the sale will be cuntinu.
ed and flushed Next Saturday after
noon on the Main Street Of Monroe
Some of the few things left to be,
sold are: Seed corn, new harness.
Liberty Bonds, potatoes. canned
fruit, clothing, overcoats, drug arti-
Giles. beans, groceries, sugar. loads of
wood, automobile accessories. cakes.
so gallons of coal oil. 10 tons of coal
shoes. chicken feed and insect pow
der, hogs. colts, stock, etc.
There are donations that have
been pledged and as the committee
is advised vii! be in for the Satur.
day sale. 1t was impossible on &C.
count of the bad weather to see
every one, and we want those who
have not contributed, and those who
wish to add to their present sub
scriptions-load it up and bring it
in Saturday. Have it checked off
at Anderson & Mudd's store. Come
in and tell everybody to come and
lets try to run the Red Cross sale
over $5OOOOO.
Any solicitors holding Red Cross
pledge cards turn them in immedi-
ately to E. W. Schweer,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21
RED CROSS SALE

The spirit of this community was
manifested Wednesday when the
contributions for the Red Cross
were displayed on Main Street. The
wagons. loaded with corn, wood, hay,
the coops of poultry. the tables
loaded with merchandise. fruits and
vegetables were credit to this town
At one O'Clock the auctioneers got
busy aud they worked steady until
dark, selling these gifts to the Red
Cross, to the highest bidder. The
town and surrounding country had
been well canvassed and cash do.
mated with that received from the
sale Wednesday afternoon amount
ed to almost $4,000 The ladies
served lunch during the day and
evening and made $ll0 Red Cross
tags were much in evidence and
brought 10 $135 The Red Gross
Chapter here was increased by 23O
new members.
AS night came before all the do
nations had been auctioned the
sale will be continued Saturday
There are contributions yet to be
sold that should bring several hun
dred dollars Be sure and come
II the weather is favorable the sale
will be continued on Main Street,
if not, a good sheltered place will
be found, probably COnway's Lum
Der Yard.
Don't forget the date. Saturday %.
Mr., and Mrs. H A. Dirigo, of Cot
feeville. Kansas are visiting rela-
lives in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

Lon Kelley returned to his home
in GAINESVILLE, first of the week
after a visit with his brother, A.
Kelley and family in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Vowel, of Van
dalia, who have been visiting the
formers parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Vowel of this city. returned ONE
first of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

The Farmers & Merchants rele
phone Co. need the telephone rent
you owe them and request that you
call and settle at once.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21
Special Notice.

All those indebted to the Farm
ers Il Merchants Telephone Co., are
hereby requested to call and settle
their accounts at once.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

Alfalfa Hay-l will have a car of
strictly good No. alfalfa hay on
track today or tomorrow. Nothing
better for that milk COW. Will sell
from J ton up.-A L Nash.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21
ABOUT THE CHURCHES
Interesting items About the
Different Denominations.

METHODIST
Regular services as follows:
Sunday School at $50 d. m.
Preaching at 10:45 a. IN.
Senior League at $50 p. IN.
Preaching at 7:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wedne s.
day evening at 7:3O.
H. G. BoleD. Pastor.
Rev. J. S Frazier, of Palmyra
will preach at the Methodist church
Sunday morning at 10:45.
PRESBYTERIAN
All regular services next Sunday.
Xmas tree next week.
Sunday mornings ii o'clock ser
vice will be of special interest to
children and parents, recognizing
and honorine the Cradle Roll Dept,
of our s. S A program including
special music being prepared.
Theme Of Sunday evening service.
The Shepherds. The Angels and
The Wise Men," Parents desiring
their children baptized please be
present Sunday a, m.
Remember we honor the Lord by
beginning all services promptly.
every one in their place.
Lee r Sparks, Pastor.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

Notice-This is to certify that
John Green is not paying any ex,
penses for his wife-Mrs. Nora Green
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21
Please Settle.

We have accommodate d YOU by
giving you credit for some time-we
now need the money aud ask you
to accommodate US by paying up
at once. j. w. Stream & Son.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

Red Cross Sale continued Satur-
day the %.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21
The British Minister Of Aericul

The British Minister of Aericul-
ture organized an army of farm
tractors, placed headlights on them,
and plowed day and night for weeks
and weeks in the spring of the year.
When the harvest was gathered,
and England found she had enough
food TO withstand any blockade of
submarines for another year, credit
was given the tractor as the most
effective weapon of warfare yet dis
covered. France had the same ex-
perience. The United States is
soon to find that the farm tractor is
a necessity of war, Unless the
government recognizes the farmers
predicament and grants something
in the way of priority. to steel for
the manufacture of tractors. the
American farmer cannot bear his
share of the burden of war.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

The United State War Saving
Certificates give everyone "a chance
to help win the war. They may be
bought at 81 IL each, at any post
Office. or may be bought ascent
stamp at time, and will be re.
deemed at the end of five years for
SIS. They may be cashed at any
time on ten days notice. These
certificates are the safest possible
investment for those who can save
only a little That little will be Sc
curely put away for a rainy day
and help to take the kaiser's foot
of democracy's neck at the same
time
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-21

Mr., aud Mrs. H. A. Dirigo, of Cof-
feeville, Kansas are visiting rela-
lives in this city
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-31
SUSPECT YOUR KIDNEYS
Too Many Baraboo, People Neglect
Early Symptoms of Kidney
Trouble

If your back is lame-if you feel
dull, tired and al1-Worn out
If you have hard headaches, back
aches and dizzy spells
If the kidney secretions are dis
ordered
Suspect your kidneys and take a
stitch in time"
Use Doan's Kidney Pills, the. time
tried, home-endorsed kidney remedy
It may save you from some serious
kidney trouble.
Make use of Mr. Jaedike's expert
ence. 5-z-.
Albert r. Jaedike, blacksmith, 32t
Seventh avenue, Baraboo, says: y
was laid up with kidney trouble. MY
back was sore, lame and weak and il
hurt me to bend over or straighten
My work as blacksmith brought the
trouble on. Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me relief in short time, and haven't
been bothered to any extent since"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same thai
Mr.. Jaedike had. Fester-Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-31

Miss Dorothy Steuber had com.
mencement exercises in her school in
district No. s on Friday evening, The
school room was beautifully decorated
and the motto, Service is the High
Road to Success" was written with
! ferns on the blackboard. A program
given by the pupils was enjoyed and
| diplomas given to the following: lie.
ona Sturdevant, Hazel Alexander and
Bennie Bates. Miss Lilly Andrews
presented the diplomas.
John Conen was arrested on the
complaint of Moritz T. Ganse on the
charge of assault. Both reside at SauS
City and are neighbors. 1t is alleged
that Sunday morning, May 20, at
church Conen pushed his neighbor
from the walk in such an exciting
manner that It made the wife Of Mr..
Ganse i'll. The elbowing cost Mr..
Conen the sum of 1887 in the court
of Justice H. r. Halsted in Ba:aboo,
Willard Tasting, charged with knows
ing much about the disappearance OF
pig at Lime Ridge, has been sem.
fenced to ninety days in Jail by just
ice Adolph Androe His accomplish
was arrested sons months ago and
has served his time. Immediately aft
er the disappearance of the p0rker
Hastings fed and; later came back,
to be arrested by a ReedsburgS ofiicertN
Chief of Police s. A. Pelton received
picture from the authorities in Mil
waukee asking for the name Of the
person whose likeness was shown. Ac-
cording to the information received
an agent gathering pictures for en-
Iarging was in trouble and the police
were trying to find out about his deal.
ings through some of his customers.
The picture sent to Baraboo was TAX
en- at the Mould gallery years ago and
proved to be Mrs. l.. M. Jacobs sister,
who resides in the northern part Of
the state.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-31
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
STATE OF WISCONSIN J SIS
COUNTY OF SAUK e

NOTICE President
being the
NOTICE HEREBY that polling villages
a M
n
NOTICE FURTHER GIVEN all those
in mail
County Clerk for gstraion card
and
all
in assisting in inging abouta
Boards the of any persons known by
A' - ~ - - A.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-31
FARM FOR SALE
HoTIcE OF REFEREES SALE

(First publication May 81, 1910
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT
Court for Sank County
John S. Greeney, Sadie D. Greeneys
Eva Colyer, Thomas H. Colyer, Frank
Carpenter, Leona Greeney, Anna Paff,
and Blanche Greeney Reilly, plaintiffs,
VS.. Charles E. Greeney, Anna Edmond
Greeney, w. c. Miller, F.. r.. Bentley,
and Bentley, Kelley & Hill, La Verna
M. Greeney, Gotta M. Greeney and
Lou1a Greeney, Defendants.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that
the undersigned referee appointed by
the Circuit Court for Sank County,
to sell the premises hereinafter de-
scribed, will, pursuant TO the order OF
the Circuit Court herein, sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder fol
cash, at the front door of the Court
House in the City of Baraboo, County
of Sank, State of Wisconsin, on the
23rd day of July, A. D. 1917, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, the real estate
directed by said order to be sold,
and described as follows, to-wit:
The southeast one-quarter (SEH)
of Section Thirtyone (31); the south
ten (10) acres of the southeast one
quarter (SEHl of the northeast one,
quarter (NEA) of Section Thirty-one
(3D; all of the west one-half (W19)
of the southwest one-quarter (SWA)
of Section Thirty-two 1922 that lies
north and west of Narrows Greek;
and strip of land on the south side
of the west -one-half (W1a) of thu
northeast one-quarter (NEA) of Sec
ton Thirty-one (31) on the north side
of the highway, consisting of from five
to seven acres. All in Township
Twelve (12), North of Range Five (5l
East.
The above described real estate is
situate in the Town of Excelsior, Sank
County, Wisconsin, west Of the Wis
lage of Ableman, and is known as the
Greeney farm. a.
Dated May 80, 1917. IS
HENRY j. BONN,
Referee
Reedsburg, Wis.
A, u. Gemmill,
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Baraboo, Wis.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-05-31
At Saint Joseph's

Sunday evening at Saint Joseph's
church an annual event of great inter
est occurred. It was the browning,
in symbolism, of Mary, the Queen of
heaven, by two little angels, standing
on high pedestals. These little angels
fully exemplified Kearths description
of "The angels, ever eager eyed, with
wings outstretched and hands placed
crosswise on her breast" Little Mar
garet WEIGH and Marion Schey looked
the part to perfection. The GROWING
of Mary, 'the most perfect mother .
exemplifies the crown of glory sur
rounding the great gift of motherhood,
The procession of school children
started at 1880 at the northeast door
of the church and passed through the
aisles, the voices rising and falling in
perfect rythm as they marched singing
until they massed about the pedestal
where the browning took place.
The hymn for the crowning was
sung by Agnes Dryer and Marie Kel
| Ter, with Hester Rooney as alto. A
beautiful selection was sung by Ar
| thur Rundel, Lloyd Rooney and Ro
land Goggin. The crown bearers were
! Daniel Kelly and Phillip Hornung
followed by six little girls carrying
garlands. Geneyieve Winchester
sang beautifully Millard's ave Ma
ria" The singing of 80 Salutaris'
was exceptionally pleasing by the boy
! ish voices of John Kelley, Jr., and
Louis Romelfanger. The congrega