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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
MARSHALL MAY ATTEND .CABI-
NET SESSIONS.

Washington, August 23-(By Union
Associated Press)-So much discus
sion has been aroused during the past
week over the unfortunate state of af-
fairs growing out of Vice President
Marshall's not taking a more active
part in national affairs at this time,
that it is believed that President Will
son has about decided to invite Mr..
Marshall to attend the semi-weekly
sessions of the Cabinet as a "mem-
Der without portfolio" Such an ar
rangement would put the Vice-Presi-
dent in touch with the general war
schemes Of the President and his ad-
visers. 1t would appraise the Vice.
President of the developments of the
plan of campaign for making the
world safe for democracy" 1t would
give him that insight into the execu-
tive affairs of the nation which il
would be imperative for him to have if
circumstances should thrust on Mr..
Marshall the mantle of Mr.. Wilson.
This suggested plan, however, is
fraught with more potentialities for
evil than for good, so many senators
think. These legislators insist that
the tendency toward Executive usur-
patton of the parliamentary functions
would be promoted to a vast. degree
by such change.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
A PRETTY SHOWER.

On yesterday afternoon the lovely
Baird home was the scene Of a pretty
and enjoyable party, given by Misses
Elizabeth Baird and Catharine Smith,
honoring their sweet friends and bride,
Mrs. Steele Crow, with q miscellan-
eous shower.
The home was made especially at
tractive for the lovely occasion with
great quantities Of golden glow and
asparagus ferns in graceful effect.
About twenty happy girls enjoyed the
afternoon together sharing the joys
of their sweet girl bride.
The honoree was seated in a pretty
decorated chair where the dainty pack
ages made by loving friends and
schoolmates were showered upon her
and as she opened them the different
expressions Of appreciation suitable
for each gift and given were very ap-
propriate and with the usual wit and
humor of the original Dott Steele.
A delicious salad and ice course was
beautifully served and thus making
a happy ending to q most enjoyable
afternoon.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
A SOLDIERS PAY.

The pay of a second lieutenant in
the army is $1,7o0 per year; first lieu
tenant, $4,000; captain, $2,400; major,
$4,000; lieutenant colonel, $4,000: col
onel, $4,000; brigadier general $4,000;
major general, $4,000. Congress auth
orizes no pay for officers in the avia-
ton section of the army is for the
first two and a one-half years of his
service, $50 per cent. of the regular
pay of his grade, and after this per-
iod he receives double the regular pay.
All officers must pay for their own
clothing and "mess," but the govern
ment furnishes them quarters. Off,
GER in the cavalry are allowed $3.50
per month for the keep Of one horse,
or 5000 for the keep of two. Officers
are supposed to own their W mounts,
and the majority of them do.
The pay of a private in the army is
$50 per month; first-class private, $33;
corporal, $36, and a s%ergeant's pay
ranges from $3S to 500 per month, ac-
cording to his length of service and
the record during his enlistment.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
AUGUST % IN HISTORY

INSTRUMENTATION stone laid for Co.
lumbia college at New York, now Co.
lumbia University.
174-State of Franklin, afterward
Tennessee, was formed.
1914-Japan declares war OF Ger
many, having received no reply to
ultimatum of the fifteenth; lands
troops at Tsing-Tau, blockades har-
Dor and begins bom5ardment of the
German forts. British army in first
engagement with Germans at Mons,
Germans destroy three Namur forts;
city evacuated by allies.
1916-The United States Senate
passed the Army Appropriation Bill
minus the features in the Articles of
War which caused President Wilson
to veto the measure. The bill carried
a total of 1857, 1866
1916 - The merchant submarine
Deutschland arrived in Germany from
America.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
CURTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY
ACCUSED,

Washington, August 23-(By Union
Associated Press)-The Federal Trade
Commission has ordered the Curtis
Publishing Company of Philadelphia
to show today why it should not
cease the practice Of refusing to sell
it's publications to dealers handling
competitors publications. The com.
pany publishes "The Saturday Even
ing Post" "The Ladies Home Journal"
and several other magazines. The
Trade Commissions complaint was
based on allegations made by the
Pictorial Review Company. Applica-
ton by the latter company in the New
York courts recently for an injunc-
ton against the Curtis Company was
dismissed.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
OF THE DAY.

"Don't blame me for the little things
l say
In print" he pleaded, Rather, do you,
pray,
Thank me for things I do not write.
You see,
There is an unknown virtue due to
me;
There are so many wild, uncurbed, un-
tanned
And eager thoughts that fly, must l
be blamed
For those l do not call, the rough and
rude,
The commonplace, unfinished, awk-
ward. crude
And motley, mongrel herd that crowds
about
Me-caged and noisy, fighting to be
out?
l do not loose them, SO l raw your
praise
For what l do not write in rhyme and
praise" ID. G. B.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
MANAGER SCHILLING RETURNS
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

Mr.. P. E. Schilling returned this
morning from New Orleans, where ne
attended a meeting Of quite a num-
Der of representative theatre a
gers and owners. He reports that they
have sent a committee to New York
City for the purpose of securing book
ings for all higher class attractions
for the South earlier than we have
heretofore been getting them in this
section. The outlook for big business
in the whole Southern country this
fall and winter is splendid, and Man.
ager Schilling and his contemporaries
are always busy getting the very best
attractions to be had for their patrons.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
ANTI.TREATING o
ASSOCIATED Press

London, August 23-"Has it been
noticed that since the anti-treating
epoch and since alcoholic liquor came
to vanishing point, men invite one an
other to cups of tea and ret quite few
erish over their potations," asks the
Daily Express. Yesterday afternoon
an actor who is resting confessed that
he had consumed nine cups of tea since
breakfast time. They had certainly
changed his condition. He was terri
bly, restless. Glittering eyes, rapid,
nonsensical voluminous talk, high tenn
perature, an uncertain temper, a iuc-
pulse, hands nervously clench-
ed--all these are the signs and tokens
Of tea drunkenness"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
"PIE DAY" EVERY TUESDAY.

According to one of the ladies on
the committee, an idea seems to pre-
vail that "Pie Day" for the soldiers
encamped here was to be held only
on one Tuesday.
"Pie Day" is supposed to be. every
Tuesday in the week just as long as
the Battery remains in Greenwood.
Those interested in the members of
the Battery should remember that
"Pie Day" is always looked forward
to by the boys and that they apprc-
ciate the efforts of the ladies Of the
city.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
GOV. BILBO FOR CONGRESS.

Made Formal Announcement at Phila.
delphia Yesterday.
Gov. Theo. G. Bilbo yesterday FORM
ally announced that he was a candi-
date for Congress for the Sixth Dis
trict, at the Neshoba County Fair at
Philadelphia, Miss.
Congressman Venable arrived there
yesterday morning from Washington
and made a strong talk.
Ex-Gov. Brewer, Hon. John Tally
and Pat Harrison are scheduled to
speak at that place today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
PLATTSBURG PREPARING FOR
NEXT CAMP.

Plattsburg, N. Y, August 23-(By
Union Associated Press)-Half of the
5000 candidates who will attend the
second officers reserve training camp
here are expected to arrive today. In
fact, the first trains arriving brought
crowds of future officers. The remain
ing are due on Saturday. Physical
fitness, previous military experience
educational qualifications, personality,
business experience and address will
be important factors in accepting men
for the next quota. '
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
CLOSED BY SHERIFF,

.-A
Joe M M. Harris a p'unbin. s.,,..
Joe M. Harris HARE e's s'sa, S..'s'.,,.
ment on Main street W. .''sella
Sheriff Carrot her. y..t.,s s's's
non at 4 o'clock. s'ss.
The Injunction cam. from v,,,,,.
ton County, where the mai, 's'a''s.
Of this firm is transacted pa 's' :
sam same name. name in the city IT c s,ss 1.
inc complainant is the N. Q. x.''l
Co., Of New Orleans, La, Wye
is $4,000. eaia
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
ELECTRIC BOND TO INCREASE
CAPITAL.

Schenectady, N. Y, August 90
by Associated Press)-A special
meeting of Electric Bond and Share
Stockholders is called here today to
vote on a proposed increase in the
authorized capital stock from $780,
100000 to $20,0O0,0 900, with the auth
~orization of an additional $4,000, 900
of stock, to be divided into 10000
shares, 500 par value, Of which $780,
900 will be preferred and $4,000 com.
mon.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
CLASSIFIED ADV|,

. WANTED am moving 10 Green.
wood Sept. l, on account school ID.
vantages. l would like : position IN
OF near Greenwood. l GN nd y
years. experience as general store
man, assistant plantation manager
and %commissary man. Address ]. \.
Blanchard, Bobo, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
LIGHT HOUSE KEEPERS HUNGRY
Associated Press)

Vera Cruz, Mexico, Aug. ga pas.
senger steamer which recently arrived
at this port reported the relief of -four
light house keepers and their families
stationed on Triangle Island, on the
course from Progreso to Vera Cruz,
The light house keepers had not been
visited by a supply boat for months
and were out of provisions and the
point of death from hunger.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
TO MAKE SHIPMENT SEPT. 1.

The Red Cross headquarters is the
busiest place in town. The earnest
and faithful workers are getting ready
by Sept. LIST, their first shipment,
which will be so equipments from the
Lefiore County Chapter. All gar
ments are urged to be sent in % soon
as possible.
More knitted wash rags are needed
to complete the equipments. Send in
all you have on hand, and then some
more.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
PRINCE ALBERT IN TRAINING
CAMP.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Windsor, England, August 90
Prince Henry William Frederick AL.
bert, fourth son of King George, went
into camp with an advance party Of
the Eton College Officers Training
Corps.
Prince Henry wore the outfit of q
private soldier and carries a kit bag
and he discharged the usual fatigue
duties incidental to an advance party
which consists of preparing the camp
for the reception Of the corps.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice If hereby given that che as
sessment. are now on file in the office
of the Cbancery Clerk, and will remain
on file for your inspection until the
First Monday in September 1917, at
which time all objections thereto will
be heard and equalizations made by
the Board of Supervisors.
This August 8, 1917.
J. E. DENNIS, Tax Assessor.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

WANTED-A live sub-dealer I'd
the Metz famous gearless auto, bA
pleasure cars, light delivery, ia
Address OF ~ WI
Wilder, care Irving Hotel.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
$332,750 SALVAGE AWARDED,
ASSOCIATED Press)

London, August 23-The admiralty
court awarded 1922, $50 for salving
the steamer San Onofre which got
into difficulties in the ice-felds of the
North Atlantic in March 1915.
The steamer Ashtabula which as
sisted in the salvage was awarded
$751;, $50, and the San Gregorio receiv-
ed $150,000.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

FOR RENT-Two furnished roari
for gentlemen only. apply 1t rssids1a
Of Mrs. ]. L. Gillespie, Si2 LIANT
street, or at The Daily Comncnxaia
office. 81
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
CORN SHORTAGE IN MEXICO.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Mexico City, August 23-To aid in
the effort to make good the shortage
of corn throughout Mexico, the Consti-
tutional Railway lines have reduced
the freight rates on corn imported
from the United States thirty per cent.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE-A number one soa
horse. Works anywhere and Is s'a
saddler. Have no need for : he's
and desire to sell. L. 7. McShais.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

Miss Mabel Young IS visiting 1rlends
in Jackson and is taking in the many
social functions given by. the young
ladies of that city-complimentary to
the soldier boys who have returned
from the different training camps and
are home on a furlough.
Mrs. W. H. Rucker and Mrs. T. B
Cockrell motored to Greenwood yes
terday afternoon. They called at thu
Red Cross headquarters and left al
the finished work from the Itta Bena
Branch.
Hon. and Mrs. W. S. Barry and in
teresting children returned home yes
terday in their a from q visit to the
Coast. They report a most delight.
full trip and roads in good condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A.. Walker and Mrs.
W. A. Mothershead left this morning
for q motor trip to New Orleans. Mr..
Mothershead will join them in the
Crescent City Sunday and return home
with the party.
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Mrs. w p. Weaver left this morn
ing in her car for Yazoo City to visit
relatives for a few days. Her attrac-
tive daughter, Miss Rebecca, is al
ready in Yazoo City. They will both
return Sunday.
Mrs. billiard Peele, Mrs. E. M. Bird
song, Mrs. Means Johnston and Miss
Thayer Bacon, represented Schlater in
our little city yesterday.
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Mrs. E. E. Huffstatler and son,
Earnest, Jr., of Tyro, Ark, r Wis.,
iting Mrs. A. A. Troxler at 3O5 West
Church street.
Mrs. M. S. Rose and Miss Wyse
motored here from Highlsndale yes
terday and spent several hours the
guests of Mrs. J. L. Gillespie.
Mrs. Roger Friermood and Mrs.
Charley Turner have returned from q
visit to Clarksdale.
4A4&A
Mis- Marguerite Page, of Memphis,
is the guest of Miss Jennie Weaver
week.
Mrs. Joe Baird and Mrs. George
Baird, Of Inverness, were Greenwood
shoppers yesterday.
Mrs. G. W. Faison, of Shaw, was
in the city today shopping.
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Miss Edith Rich was in the city this
morning shopping from Itta Bena.
htAbt
Mrs. B. E. Patey,. Of Cruger, spent
in Greenwood.
Mrs. Thos. Lucas motored in from
her plantation home yesterday and
was mingling with friends.
tAtAA
Mrs. J. A. Coleman, Of D%oddsville,
was shopping in Greenwood yesterday.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
UNION EVENING CHURCH SER.
VICES-SUMMER 1917.

Aug. 26th. Baptist Church. Ser
mon-Rev. J. A. Hall.
Sept. 2nd.--Methodist Church. Ser
mon-Rev. w. c. Tyree.
Sept! 9th. Presbyterian Church.
Sermon-Rev. L. w. Rose. =
Take The Daily Commonwealth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

Lieut.. Matt. Steele left this morning
for Petersburg, Va, where he will in
struct soldiers in the art of the French
bayonet practice. Lieut.. Steele is rec
ognized as n of Greenwood's best
officers and much is expected from him
during the coming months in both the
training and commanding of soldiers.
Commissioner ]. P. Elliott, accom-
panied by his son, Ray, lef. this aft
ernoon for New York, where they will
spend a few days. From New York
Mr.. Elliott will 60 to Providence and
other New New England cotton Gen.
tiers, where he will visit the big cot
ton mills.
Mr.. Phil, Clements, a well known
salesman for a meat packing house,
with headquarters at Yazoo City, was
in Greenwood calling on his customers
yesterday. Mr.. Clements said that he
and Mrs. Clements expected to move
to Greenwood from Yazoo City about
Oct. LIST.
Mr.. Frank G. Spann, o of MI.
c. W. Spann, Of Highlandale, has &C.
cepted a position with Robney's Drug
Stone, as manager, at Cleveland. For
the past several years, Mr.. Spann has
been the popular and efficient manager
Of Browns Drug Store, Yazoo City.
Messrs. Sloan Stroud and Lynn
Montjoy left today for Washington,
where they will spend a few days
visiting relatives and friends and do
sightseeing until Sept. l, when they
they will return to school at the Vir-
ginia Military Institute.
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After an extensive trip to various
places in the North and East Mr..
Sam ]. Stein returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Stein accompanied him on the
trip but remained at Vicksburg with
relatives for a short visit, before re-
turning here.
MI. Leroy Allen, of Philip, passed
through Greenwood yesterday enroute
to Leon Springs, Texas, where he will
attend the Officers Training Camp.
He has many friends here who wish
for him every success in his new voca-
lion.
Cashier R. A. Ball, of the Green
wood Bank & Trust Co., left yesterday
for Starksville and Ripley, where he
will visit relatives and friends for a
few days. From these places he will
continue his vocational journey to New
Orleans, and from there return home.
Mr.. Joe Ellis, of Income Tax De-
partment of Birmingham, Ala, was
after business matters in the
city yesterday and today. /
Mr.. Evans Townes, one of the lead
planters and citizens in the vicinity
IF Minter City, was a bushes svisitor
here yesterday.
Mr.. TONNES Duncan, a prominent
from Philip was here on bus
mess yesterday afternoon. ,
Mr.. Baxter johnson was a business
here yesterday from Morgan
City.
Mr.. Floyd A. Stevens motored here
IN business from his plantation home
rear Swiftown.
t&H&A
Mr.. c. E. Jordan was over from
looking after his business
interests here today.
Hon. s. F. Jones was a business
here today from his Race Track
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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

DELTA LAND WANTED.
Will exchange equity in valuable
property for Delta land. Write P. W.
Maer, Columbus, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

FOR RENT-Nice Office rooms y
Ray Building, Howard Street fn'I
300, or apply to Bank Of Connda
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

WANTED-Second hand typsVle'
desk. Greenwood Lumber Co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

FOR SALE--N Nurses Record Blanks;
apply st Daily Commonwealth office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

WANTED-To buy or lease WV
$50 acres good open land near c'ss'
wood. Address P. O. Box @'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
TO PEOPLE WANTING A FORD
TAR

If you have not signed an order,
please do so, as it is with the signed
orders l secure cars-otherwise l may
not be able to get you a Ford Car.
E. K. MYRICK.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

Mr.. Claxton Langley, who has been
visiting his aunt Mrs. B. Moore, in
North Greenwood, for three weeks will
leave tomorrow for Derma, Miss. He
will go from there to his new home in
Greenville, S. c.
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Mrs. B. Moore will leave tomorrow
for Derma, Miss. where she will visit
her mother for some time.
Mr.. W. T. Fountain returned this
afternoon at 2:40 o'clock from a bus
mess visit of four weeks to New York
City, where he bought an immense
stock of all lines of new and stylish
goods for the fall and winter trade
at his Big Busy Store.
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Mr.. James Dent, Of Yazoo City,
arrived yesterday and will make
Greenwood his home in the future,
accepted a position with Hum
phrey & Co.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23
THE WEAlHn-
and Friday. fair tai.L
UNITED STATES n.,.-
OF .AcRlculruas

r.. heal tss !! Dat; IT,, e'::.,,.'':;, VI.
temperature: Highest
Precipitation Wanti
River st.s.,7 am @sh
cn'nss in "a ~hour.-ri.e ~
= i: srrraU,
Local On.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

Lieut.. Matt. Steele left this morning
for Petersburg, Va, where he will in
struct soldiers in the art of the French
bayonet practice. Lieut.. Steele is rec
ognized as one of Greenwood's best
officers and much is expected from him
the coming months in both the
training and commanding of soldiers.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

Mrs. W. H. Rucker and Mrs. T. B.
Cockrell motored to Greenwood yes
terday afternoon. They called at the
Red Cross headquarters and left all
the finished work from the Itta Bena
Branch.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

Commissioner ]. P. Elliott, accom-
panied by his son, Ray, lief. this aft
ernoon for New York, where they will
spend a few days. From New York
Mr.. Elliott will 60 to Providence and
other New New England cotton cen-
tiers, where he will visit the big cot
ton mills.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-23

Hon. and Mrs. W. S. Barry and in
teresting children returned home yes
terday in their car from a visit to the
Coast. They report a most delight
full trip and roads in good condition.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-09
SENECA DESERTER
POSED AS AN INDIAN
TO EvADE PURSUERS

John Ilurbert, - years old, of Sen
eGa. arrested in Aurora as IA Camp
Grant lcsertor, talked too much or
he might still be at liberty, the police
southeast section of The city, and
several days ago made the remark
that he had put it over on the army
The police were notified ana lIurbert
was under surveillance when two az
quaintances from Seneca identified
him. lIurbcrt has been missing
from the camp for two months, and
went to Aurora three weeks ago with
a party of Indian horse traders. He
has been travelling under the name of
lone Wolf
No Claim on Sweeney.
Seneca does not want Sam Sweeney
identified with the town. Sweeney IS
the man who was a draft dOdgcr."
He was located in Wyoming and re-
turned to La Sale county voluntarily
He was allowed to 80 to Camp Dodge,
la. and il now missing from there.
Sweeney was never a resident of
Seneca. lie came there With a gang
building a bridge. was there IA few
months and was registered there. lie
was drawn in the first bunch Of Sc.
lcctcd mon, and failed to show up.
Seneca wishes to deny him.