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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
REGULATING CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

The corrupt practices bill as reported by the
Senate committee is a step in the right direction.
This measure would limit total contributions in
a presidential campaign to approximately $780,
600, prohibit contributions by corporations and
those made within ten days of an election. No
individual would be allowed to donate more than
$4,000.
Another important provision would prohibit
contributions to a national committee within ten
days of a general election, and require a complete
report of contributions and disbursements to be
filed with the clerk of the House of Representa-
tives ten days before election. Election betting
and advertising of betting odds would be made a
felony and drastic provisions are proposed with
relation to political advertising in news
papers and other publications. The bill pro-
vides that any person or corporation withdrawing
or threatening to withdraw patronage, advertis-
ing or otherwise, from any publication for the
purpose of influencing it's attitude shall be guilty
of a felony.
The purpose for which disbursements of cam
paign funds may be made are set forth in the bill,
including travelling expenses of candidates, speak
ers, members of political committees and their
assistants, fees for entering candidates on the
ballot, clerk hire, telephone, telegraph, postage,
freight and express charges, printing and station
cry, office rent and public advertising.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
GREENWOOD, MISS, JANUARY II, 1917.
LEGAL ETHICS IN NEW YORK.

A prominent and intelligent New York attor-
new has been disbarred because of the methods
he used in attempting to acquit a White SLAYER.
A woman who had supported the defendant was
instructed by him to leave town and ne was fur
nishing her the money with which to hide.
Then he engaged the lawyer. When the case
came to trial the district attorney announced that
the female witness was absent and the case went
on without her. At a dramatic moment in the
case she appeared in the Court room, suitcase IN
hand, and declared that while travelling in the
upstate she had seen a newspaper account OF the
trial. She had hurried back to save an innocent
man from disgrace and conviction. Her earnings
had not gone to him and her former charges
were untrue.
Then the lawyer seized the opportunity and
thanked God for what He had done in sending
this woman back to save an innocent man. His
method was highly dramatic and effective. I'm
fortunately it wouldn't stand investigation. 1t
was shown that the woman was in constant COM
munication with the accused and his lawyer be-
fore the trial and had been coached by the lawyer
as to what she should say and how she must say
it. The act Of God was a p%retense, a piece OF act
ing for the effect it would produce upon the jury.
The distinguished lawyer promoted a perjury,
deceived a court and should have been sent to
prison for tampering in this way with justice.
His education, his prominence and his experience
aggravated the ~offense. Such things as these are
not only pulled off in New York but also in other
states.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
MORE WAR FOR MORE PROFIT.

The colossal profits which are being piled up
in this country may explain in part the antipathy
of many to the discussion Of peace. This year
1916 disclosed a balance of trade in the favor Of
the United States Of over three billion dollars.
If this should continue for thirty-six years it
would equal the entire wealth Of the Central al
lies. In twenty-nine years it would equal the to-
tai wealth of Great Britain and Ireland, but in
two years less it would be equivalent Of all Of
Germany's wealth.
Since the war began our balance has reached
the huge total of five billion dollars. At the pres
ent rate eighteen months of war will double that
figure, which means hundred dollars more per
capita for every man, woman and child in Amer
lea. This profit is going to a comparative few.
Naturally their tendency is towards the gain, but
why should you or l hesitate to help the senti-
ment which may stop the flow of gold?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
JANUARY II IN HISTORY.

1S29-Western Australia formed
into a British province, with a gov
eminent and territorial officers APP
pointed by the crown.
1S34-Mob of women destroyed rail-
road crossings and bridges at Erie,
Pa, and were afterward escorted
through the town by a band Of music.
1854-Detroit and Buffalo Joined by
the completion of the Great Western
railroad in Canada.
1S66-Civil authority held by the
Governor of Florida transferred to the
Governor elected by the people, Gen.
Walker.
18s4-The new capital Of Iowa, re-
Gently damaged by fire, dedicated at
les Moines.
1905 - Russian troops occupied
Haskgar, China, after threat to invade
empire for alleged discrimination.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Give your child a nickel occasionally. 1t won't
break YOU, and it will give the child it's first les
sons in the art of handling money. But most
important Of all, teach it to save two cents OF
every nickel you give it. That will teach it thrift
and the art Of saving. Let it take it's pennies
out and count them over. Every time it counts
them it will want to add a few more to the pile.
That will inculcate the art of accumulation. But
don't let it depend on what you GIVE it. 1t
should be taught to EARN money, and the first
lesson should go with the first nickel. That will
demonstrate the necessity and increase its capa-
city for work. And in after years, when success
has crowned it's efforts, it will look back over the
lapse Of time and tell others that it had the best
father and mother that God ever permitted to
live.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Have you ever wondered what the result
would be if the people of Greenwood thought and
said nothing but good of each other for thirty or
sixty days? Think! 1t would work a revolution
in both mind and body. People who are constant
~ nagging would have lost the habit. The best
that is in each one would have unconsciously
forced it's way to the fore, and nobility Of char
acter would have made rapid strides toward sup
planting the ignoble and vicious in man and
womanhood. Greenwood might not be a Garden
Of Eden, but it would come nearer to it than any
other spot on earth. And it wouldn't cost us a
penny.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
&
T. B.
Artesian, Well Contractor
Greenwood, Miss.

If interested in an artesian we'll
write or see me and get my prices
on same.
No contract too small or too large
to handle, especially in the Greenwood
territory.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Soine western men have rented $40
acres to be planted to beans and the
proceeds used In, defrnying their ex.t
pense to see the next world series Of
ball games. Why not each buy a hen
and save the profits from the saie Of
eggs?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The public has about made up Its
mind to accept "aviutrice" as the felni-
nine Of aviator" but calling a woman
street car conductor a "conductress"
still sticks In the craws of the purists.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

It Is announced that wolnen's skirts
next season will be lower. In length
and higher in price, but It Is not ex-
plained why anyone considered It nee.
essary to announce the price ten.
dency. & - mn
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Rubber eyes have been put to prac.
teal use in Europe among wounded
soldiers. In the American fashion zone
it's popularity wouid be limited to Civ.
ing a m~ucL-needed rest to overworked
neckS.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

If the university at Athens really
had to close because the students In
dulged in a riot. it's the faculty's fault
for not throwing a football into the
melee and calling 1t recreation.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

A Minneapolis paper tells Of a
plan for shortening the Mississippi
river by 900 miles. A lot of time and
money might be saved by cutting II
off about nine miles above st. Louis.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Un-American as the bomb treatment unques-
tionably is, it was given to a Toledo hotel at which
a bunch Of strike-breakers happened to be stopp-
ing the other day.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The chief of the customs service of
the treasury department has confirmed
a widespread suspicion. He says that
the customs service Is inefficient.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The precocious kid who knows more
than mother has easy sailing W
days, but in the old-time that sort of
thing was permanently cured after one
good w%ullOping.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

An army expert says military train
ing will help detectives. And we
thought all the army wanted was the
able-bOdied.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

One trust seems out Of reach of the Depart
ment of Justice-the state of Yucatan, Mexico,
which by controlling the price of sisal gouged
American users Of binders twice to the tune of
2 100000 last year.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Miss Ruth Law fakes pride In her
w%ell-earned reputation OF being q
fighty young thing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

There Is many a wife who regrets
she didn't accept some other offer of
marriage, and some other woman
somewhere regrets 1t, too.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Why not get up a diet squad of
your own and improve your health by
eating moderately, wisely and eco
nomically? Or do you?
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The starch trust Is to be dissolved.
The time may vet cOine when a man
can button his Numbered shirt without
breaking his tinger-nuils.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The dance craze was said to be on
the wune, but large numbers Of gray
haired old gentlemen are still attend
ing dancing schools. =
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
Southern Ry. Co., In Misa.
(Greenwood Station.)
vIyr,cr nnTYAYr rD

XII "AS0A D0NAN~ AAs<aAAN0, 81
No. Destination. Time.
3 WinonR to Greenville, acc.
leaves OK. ..,... ........7:26 q. m.
= Columbus y G'ville, acc.
NS leaves p. m.
II B'haw 10 5G1yille, thru. tr.
leaves NH. ....-......5:05 .. m.
~ G,w0od to Webb, dly ex.
Sunday, leaves.,.-...2:26 p. m.
EAST BOUND TRAINS.
II G'yills to B'ham, thru tr.
leaves ....-.-.--..... $3.50 q. m.
20 G'yillsA 10 Colunbus, acc.
AAyes -------.-.. Lib p. m.
I 9G'ville to WiHonsj acc. n.
leAvss .-.,t.....-. 7:08 .. n,
~ Webb bch, div. ex.; Sun.
strives -..-Y,.-...,lO:86 .. N.
Connection for Belzoni branch Tvs.
Greenwood 1875 i. "a, alsO, w. Grren-
wood sos p. hi, connecting 1t Itta
Bena 6:46 p. n.
Sunday service-WehbsBelzoni bchs,
eltsrnste, lying. Greenwood 4:a6 p, m.
I. Y cAGI, III. Az
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

A university professor predicts a
large number Of meteors. Even the
stars of this belligerent age have
taken to shooting.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Paris is to have women baggage
agents. but It is doubtful If they will
he able to make The impression meE
have.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The way prices keep going up makes
one wish that when Sir Isaac Newton
invented gravitation he had made It
a little stronger.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Ultru-fashionahie clothes are to he
cheaper. says Il report. Then they can
not he ultra-fashinnatle.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

One reaS0 why so many autOmO-
biles run all the sine is that the own.
er's family can't substitute gasoline for
soup.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Women may be able to dress rnp'd-
ly. but they never do. especially when
their husbands are waiting for them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Every foreign ruler having firmly an
nounced that, the war must 20 on,
there's nothing for the people to do
but make good.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The detailing of three more offcers-two cap
tains and one lleutenant-as aides to the Presi-
dent doesn't somehow square with tie oft-heard
complaint that the army is short Of officers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Shoes may go up TO so a pair IN
which event we may appear III ruDDer
boots.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

That women are TO u the street
cars in Paris Is no excuse whatever FOR
making remarks about The fare sex.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Possibly the multiplication of talking
machines is due to the demand of hu-
man conversationalists for peucemak.
erS.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

The cost of hiyh living has a GOOD
deal to do with the high cost OF Nv
ing.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

No, there is no selfishness about some men.
They just grab everything in sight and then howl
for the sight.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Chasing the rum demon in the District of
Columbia is now a ~favorite Congressional sport.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

First Ou tie roll ut honor In er0nO-
my bills Of fare h, lIai,l The meritorious
lima beun.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Platinum Is un to S1M tn unc ana
is going higher. The only consolation
In this IL that we don't eat 1t.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Public appreciation is due the faculty Of the
Northwestern University for suppressing the
"Helluva'' number Of a students publication.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

SO far. no vegetarian has offered a
really acceptable substitute tor FUR
key.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Now that he has been quoted to the U. S.
Supreme court, Billy Sunday will jack up his gall
a few notches.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

American readers Of the war news
cannot get over the idea that Ancre
IL II queer way to spell anchor.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
Pittsburgh stogies have gone up
THAT'S positively the last straw!

What's become of that Old-fashiOneo
custoln--,hrre square meals "A day!
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Senator Hoke Smith is no "porker"-says one
half Of next years estimated deficit could be
met by economies. v
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

When your husband begins to treat you with
unusual consideration it's time to 60 through his
pockets.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Congress might get more time for it's proper
work by establishing a perpetual investigation
commission.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

"Victory Loan is all right as a title for John
Bulls new war bonds, but there's no guarantee
attached.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Emperor Charles, of Austria Hungary, may
be no Solomon, but he knows his boss and how to
obey him.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Even the annexation of Germany wouldn't be
sufficient to cause the allies to make peace-they
couldn't agree on which should take it.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
CONTRACT BLANKS FOR SALE.

CONTRACT BLANKS FOR SALE.
The Commonwealth Office has tor
sale RENT, SHARE and. WAGES
CONTRACT BLANKS, BLANK
BILLS OF SALE. PAYROLL
BLANKS, PRoMIssoRY and col.
LATERAL NOTES, NrRsEs r.
ORDs, ETC.. in any quantities desired
81 rssslsasSls psi1ak
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Worst thing about the indictment Of Harry
Th1w for kidnapping q boy will be a renewal of
the endless discussion Of his sanity.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Relations between Russia and China are
strained, but it's a cinch China will not declare
war.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

There is always a better way, but there are
so many crooks and turns one often gets off the
path.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

There are times, bedad, when it's a great con-
ISOLATION to know that we haven't all got the same
wife.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17
RAILWAY

Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Railway.
(Northern Division.) .
No. Destination. Time.
AZ Tutwiler. Cdale, Mem
phis, Tvs .-."~-...... 3:4O a. m.
1924 Grenada and l. c., Tvs. 1922 a. m.
3l4 1utwiier, C'dale, V'burg,
G'vllle, Helena & Mem
phis, Tvs. .....--......-lO:55a. m.
AZ Travellers Spec, Men,,
1utwilerand points S.
C'dale, Tvs. ....-...... $3.50 p. m.
1892 Grenada & l. G., Tvs. 500 p. m.
Al Trav. Spec, Men,, V'brg.
T'wiler., Chastn., and e.
dale, arrvs. .......... 8:05 a.. m.
331 Grenada & l. G., arrvs. 8:l3 q. m.
1923 Grenada & ]. G. arrvs. 2:4O p. m.
SlS Mem. Helena, V'burg, c.
vile and Chston. arr. 4:47 D. m.
80 Mem. Hell. Cdale. & inter.
pts. arr. .."....-....lO:lO p. m.
(Southern Division.)
S31 Tchula, Durant, Yazoo
City, Jackson and New
Orleans, Tvs. ........ 1922 u. m.
313 Same .-.......-... 500 p. m.
314 Same train, arrives. ..1O:35 a. m.
1872 Same train, arrives. $3.50 p. M.
\, For further Information apply to
]. W. DONNELL, TEX. Agt,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

No fluctuations, however, have been noted in
the market quotations on postage stamps.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

n there Is a shortage of cold wenth-
er nobody VIII mind hut the coal man.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Knocking his own game-this New York doc.
tor who said in court that SO per cent. Of diagnos.
es Of physicians are wrong.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

No wonder some men are always suspicious o
others. They know themselves.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Brevity is the source of wit, and sometimes
the origin Of a punch on the nose.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Congressman who ask that Lawson's hand be
"called" might first prove that he has one.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Sudden deaths are 80 frequent in Mexico that
II Seerns odd to read Of our State departments
investigating one Of them.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

We gather that the demand for apologies in
Washington exceeds the supply.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

If you must have variety, make it "Jack Of all
trades and good at all"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Only when q man thinks himself "all in Is
the jig really up.
Evidently the Panama Canal failed to swear
of" slides.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Get q balloon and 60 up with the high cost o
living.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

Secretary Daniels must have ! sneaking no.
ton th4t the real name Of bidders for naval steel
epbtysctt Y stsslaasRk !.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

All smiling along the White House picket Ii
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-01-17

"Victory Loan" is all right as a title for John
Bulls new war bonds, but there's no guarantee
attached.
When your husband begins to treat you with
unusual consideration it's time to 60 through his
pockets.
There are times, bedad, when it's a great con-
ISOLATION to know that we haven't all got the same
wife.
There is always a better way, but there are
so many crooks and turns one often gets off the
path.
Relations between Russia and China are
strained, but it's a cinch China will. not declare
war.
Chasing the rum demon in the District of
Columbia is now a ~favorite Congressional sport.
No fluctuations, however, have been noted in
the market quotations on postage stamps.
congressman who ask that Lawson's hand be
called" might first prove that he has one.
Brevity is the source of wit, and sometimes
the origin Of a punch on the nose.
We gather that the demand for apologies in
Washington exceeds the supply.
No wonder some men are always suspicious of
others. They know themselves.
If you must have variety, make it "Jack of all
trades and good at all"
Only when a man thinks himself all in" Is
the jig really up.
Evidently the Panama Canal failed to swear
off" slides.
Get q balloon and 90 up with the high cost Of
living.
All smiling along the White House picket line.
The truth o3tsn hurts but ths hurt will hssl.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
JOURNEY TO NO MAN S LAND.
Thrills and Wonders to Be Shown by
Lyman Howe Tomorrow.

The big feature 20 be shown by Iv-
man II. Howe at the Auditorium tomor-
row, matinee and night, is Sir Douglas
MaWson Is expedition into the heart
of Mo Man s Land -Autarctica. tt
is amazing and amusing and awe I'M
spring. Those Who love excitement
and real thrills viii get il from the
scenes OF this fu.s e siizzaras roaring
lat a velocity OF 2lG miles am hour.
Explorers are obliged frequently 10
creep ON hands and knees to save them
selves from being blown hsadloug over
the sHow desserts. There are inlesrrih-
ably beautiful Nie"s Of polar regions
and strange forms Of aninia and biri
life shown ii close range
Another feature of natural wonders
is Il trip through Yosemite National
Pagl, with lis groves OF BIG trees which
scientists SAY are the oldest living
things ON earth. They attain height
IT over 300 feet and many measure 81
feet in diameter and 1o5 feet in cir
conference.
i Thrills also include the automohi},
classic At Wilkes-Barre Pa. where
/ drivers send their racing ears up the
steep mclipes and around the MOST
E. dangerous curves of Giant 5 Despair
NJ tremendous speed Iumor a-U
mirth also ara provided hv animated
lcartoons Satir<ine tine more setlai
subjects Adv