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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
CHAPTER ".

The hand-ciapplng ceased as the
dancer rcappeared, smiling and bow
ing.
81 will dance again II you wish"
she announced, in perfect English, "in-
PRODUCING my new partner Mr." she
glanced into the wings inquiringly--
"Scnor Roberto. It Is his first public
appearance In this country, and we
will cndeavor to execute d variation
OF the Argentine tango
Mr.. Wharton was still talking.
THAT'S my way of raising a son.
taught Bob to drink when ! drank. to
smoke when | smoked, and all that.
My father raised me that way"
The opening strain Of a Spanish
dance floated out from the hidden mu-
slclans. Mile. Demorest whirled into
view In the arms OF young man In eve
ming dress. She was stlll laughing, but
her partner wore n grave face. and his
eyes were lowered; he followed the In.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
ia MES j. McGRATH.
Administrator

State Of Ohio. City of Toledo Lucas
County, ss.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner OF the firm Of +. j.
Cheney & Co, doing business In the
City of Tolodn. Couty and State afore.
said, and THAT said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Cattarh
that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me ana subscribed
in my presence. this 9Th day of De-
cember. A. d. 1885,
A. W. GLEASON
(Soal) Notary Public.
Halls Catnrrh Cure Is taken intern.
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 7Jc.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constt
patton
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

guest. My dad Is a splendid shock
absorber. Naughty, naughty papar'
Its probably we'll that you came
with her: fathers are so indiscreet."
Young Wharton signaled to a waiter
who was passing with a wine bottle
and napkin.
'Tarry" he cried Remove the
shr6rd, please, and let me look at poor
old Roderer. Thanks. How natural
he tastes" Then to Lorelei: THE gov
crnor is woman hater; but no man
is safe in range Of your liquid orbs
Miss knight. Wouldn't mother enjoy
reading the list of lannon's guests at
this party? Among those present We're
Mr.. Hannibal c. Wharton. the we'll
known rolling-mill man: Miss Lorelei
Knight, principal first-act fairy of the
Bergman Revue, and Mile. Adoree
Demorest, the friend Of a king. A good
time was had by all, and the diners
enjoyed themselves very NICE" He
laughed loudly, and the girl stirred
"She'd be pleased to read also that
you came late. but highly intoxicated"
"Ah. Salvation Nell" Bob took no
offense. IF the hour was late she'd
know my intoxication followed as a
matter of course. | am a derivative
Of alcohol, the one and infalllble argu-
ment against temperance, Miss
Knight
You talk as If you were always
drunk"
"Oh-not always BY day | am fire.
quently sober, but at such times ! am
fit company for neither man nor beast /;
am harsh and unsympathetic: l
scheme and | connve. With nightfall,
however, there comes a metamorpho-
sis. Once | am stocked up with ales,
wines, liquors and cigars. | become a
living, palpitating influence for good,
spreading happiness and prosperity in
my wake
''Do you consider yourself in such a
condition now?" qneried Lorelei
/ vaguely amused.
II am, and, since it is long past the
4 closing hour of one and the tango par.
Tors are dark, suppose we blow this
/ Who's Who in Pittsburgh and taxi
1 cab out to roadhouse where the bass
/ fiddle is still inhabited and the second
generation is trotting to the Robert L.
/ Lcc'T"
GRO BE CONTINUED
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

ting 1870 lin. f. sandstone curling.
constructing 60 catch basins, 6,172 GU.
yds. concrete foundation, 1924 Gu. yds.
Of sand, fS,37l 81. yds. Of brick pave.
mcnt, grout filler for 1881 81. yds,
bricl, pavement and II tons Of asphalt.
Said Improvement shall be IN.
stYucted ana made in accordance with
the ordinance providing for the same
and the maps, plats. plans and speci-
icalions for the same on file in the
Office Of the Public Engineer of said
Board
Proposals must be made on blanks
furnished by said Board and in com
piance with the instructions thereto
attached, which can be had on appli-
cation to the Public Engineer, and
must be accompanied by cash or by a
check payable to the order of the
President of said Board OF Local I'm
provements in his official capacity, GER
tlfod by IA responsible band for an
iilbUhl VI IlJL lt00 tllttli WI ICl iCill
(10%) Of the aggregate Of the propo
sal
The contractor ahall be pads in
b. Is. bearing the rate of five PEI
CEN Ges) per annum
No rlda will be re eiyed unless the
party offering II, shall furnish evi
dence satisfactory to the Board of Loo
al improvements that he has the nee
essary facilities, ability and pecupiary
resources to fulfil the conditions OF
the contract and execute the work
should the contract be awarded to
him.
Bidders will examine the ordinances
maps. plats, plans and specifications
and also the locality in which said
work iB 20 be done and Judge foi
themselves all OF the conditions and
circumstances affecting the cost and
nature OF the work
The Board Of Local improvements
reserves the right to reject any and
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received for the
construction Of the improvement Of the
Down Town Pavement, etc, Of the
City of Ottawa. by the Board Of Local
Improvement and the Council of the
City Of Ottawa until the 25th day of
May, A, u. 1917, at the hour Of 10
O'Clock A. NJ at the city offices in the
Central Life Building, in said City Of
Ottawa, Illinois; at which time and
place said bids will be publicly open
ed.
II is estimated that there will be
about tho following amounts of worl,
to be done and materials o be fur.
nished. 1871 So yds. OF excavation,
$3.50 lin, It. sandstone curling, reset
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
NOTICE.
ADA l.. KNIGHT,
Administrators.

Estate Of Patrick McGrath, deceas-
ed.
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersisned, Administrator of the estate
OF Patrick McGrath, late of the County
of La Sale and State of Illinois. de-
ceased, will appear before the Probate
Court Of said County, or the first Mon.
day lbeing the second day. of July,
1910 at the Probate Court Room, in
Ottawa, in said County. when and
where all persons having claims or de.
mands against said estate arc notified
to attend and present the same in
writing for adjustment.
Dated the LIST day of May, 4. D
1917.
JAMES j. McGRATH,
Administrator
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

II suppose you know she's making
fool Of him? suppose you realize
what It means when woman Of her
stamp gets man with money In her
power? You must know all there is
to know from the outside; 1t occurred
10 me that you might also know some.
thing about the inside of the affair.
DO you?"
I'm afraid not All I've heard is
the common gossip"
There's a good deal here that
doesn't show on the surface. That
woman is menace to great many
people, of whom | happen to be one
"You speak as If she were a danger
Gus character. and as If she had DELHI.
erately entangled him." Loreei said,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

MIN OF every crime from murder To-
MURDER The banker started.
"He had made long fight to beat
her down. and she was unstrung. She
seemed to have queer physical aver
sion to him."
"Humph. She's got nobly over that"
"I've told you this because you
seemed to think she's to blame, when
1t is all Mr.. lannon's doing"
FITS peculiar situation-very.
You've interested me. In a way |
don't blame him for seeking amuse-
mcnt and happiness where he can find
1t, and yet-Fm afraid of the result"
"The city is full of Samsons, and
most of them have their Delilahs."
Merkle agreed These men put
Harmon where he is. wonder II
they will let him stay there. 1t de-
ponds upon that girl yonder.' He
turned to answer a question from Han
nibal Wharton, and Lorelei gave her
attention to the part Of the entertain
ment which was beginning on the
stage. or sudden the clamor was
sllenced, and indifference gave place
to curiosity, for. the music had begun
the introduction of one Of Ad0ree DEM
orest's songs. Lorelei had never seen
this much-dlscussed actress, whose
wickedness had set the town agog, and
her first impression was vaguely dis
appointing. Miss Demorests beauty
was by no means remarkable She
was animated. audacous. wildly alive
In daring costume of solid black.
against and through which her limbs
flashed with startling effect as she
performed her famous Danse de Mutt.
Hmm. Nothing very extreme about
that" remarked Merkle, at length. 1T
would be beautiful If it were better
done"
Lorelei agreed. She had been star
ing with all woman's intentness at
this sister whose strength consisted Of
her frailty and now inquired.
"How does she get away with it,"
"By the power of suggestion, | dare
say. Her public is looking for some
thing dcyllish. and discovers whatever
1t chooses to imagine in what she says
and does"
Hannibal Wharton had changed his
seat. and, regardless Of the dancer, be-
gan q conversation with Mcrkle. After
4 time Lorelei heard him say:
1T cost me five thousand dollars to
pay for the damage those boys did.
They threatened to Jail Bob, but Of
course didn't allow that"
Il remember. That was five years
ago. and Bob hasn't changed whit
think he's menace to society"
Wharton laughed. but his reply was
lost in the clamorous demand for an
encore by Mile. Demorest.
80 he gets his devilment from you
eh?" Merkle inquired.
1T isn't devilment. Bob's all right.
He's running with fast crowd, and
he has to keep up his end"
Bah. He hasn't been sober in a
year.
you're a dyspeptic, John. You were
born with a gray beard, and you're not
| growing younger. He wanted to come
to this party butt didn't care to have
him for obvious reasons, so | told
Harmon to refuse him even If he
asked. He bet me thousand dollars
he'd come anyhow. and I've been ex-
pecting him to overpower those door
men or creep up the fire escape"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
"Why Don't You Ask Miss Demorest7'

believe in fairies, too, dad Introduce
me to the Princess"
Merkle volunteered this service, and
Bob promptly hitched his chair closer.
Lorelei saw that he was very drunk
and marveled at his control during the
recent exhibition.
"Tell me more about the 'Parti-color
Petticoat' and 'Dentol Chewing Cum.
Miss Knight Your face is A household
word in every street car" he began.
She replied promptly, quoting hap
hazard from the various advertise
ments in which she figured. ut never
shrinks; 1t holds It's shape; it must be
seen to be appreciated; Is cool, re-
freshing, and prevents decay"
How did You meet that French
dancer?" Hannibal Wharton queried,
sourly. Of his son.
~ stormed the stage door and way
laid her in the wings. She thought I
was you, dad. Wharton is grand old
name He chuckled at his fathers
exclamation.
where did you learn those Argcn-
tine wiggles?"
Hard times are TO blame, dad. The
old men on the exchange play golf all
day. and the young ones turkcy.trot all
night. | stay up late in the hope that
may find quarter that some sub.
urbanlte has dropped"
The elder men rose and sauntered
away In the direction of their host,
whereupon Bob winked.
They've left us fat. Why? Re.
cause the wicked Mile. Demorest has
finally made her appearance as q
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

tricate movements OF the dance with
some difficulty. To Lorelei he Appeared
disappointngly amateurish Then Il
ripple Of merrlment, growing into a
guffaw, advised her thar something out
of the ordinary was occurring.
"The-scoundrel.'' Hannibal Whar-
ton cried.
Merklc observed dryly: Hes won
your thousand | withdraw what
said about him; it requires a gigantic
intelligence to outwit YOU" To Lorelei
he added: This win be considered a
great joke on Broadway
THAT is Mr.. Wharton's sonT'
at is--and the most dissipated lump
of arrogance in New York.
Bob" the father shouted. quit that
foolishness and come down hcre." But
the junior Wharton, his eyes fixed
upon the stage, merely danced the
harder. 4 few moments later he sank
into q chair near his father, saying:
We'll. dad, what d'you think Of my
educated legs? learned that at night
SCHOOL"
Wharton grumbled unintelligibly
but it was plain that he was not en-
tirely dspleased ut his sons prank.
"You were superb" said Mcrl;le
warmly. ITS the best thing | ever
saw you do, Bob. You could almost
make a living for yourself at it."
The young man grilmed, showing
rows of firm, strong teeth Lorelei
who was watching him, decided that
Re must have at least twice the usual
number; yet it was good mouth--a
good. big, generous mouth
Thanks for those glorious words OF
praise. that's more than we're doing on
the Street nowadays. Whew. Go,
any grape-juice for growing boy?
He helped himself to his fathers wine
glass and drained II. "You can settle
now. dad one thousand iron men.
owe ii to Delnorest."
What 10 You meant
Debt Of honor. | heard she was
due here with some kind Of an electric
thrill, so | offered her my share of thu
sweepstakes to further disgrace herself
by dancing with me-" lie caught Lore
LET'S eye and stared boldly. "Hnllo.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given 10 the
stockholders OF the j.. j. Reynolds
Sand Company, an Illinois corpora.
ton, that there will be a special meet
ing of the stockholders Of said com
pany to vote upon the following ques-
ton, viz,
Shall the board of directors of
this company be increased from three
TO five members"
Said SPECIAL meeting will be held
at the principal place OF business Of
said company at Utica, Illinois, on
June Attn, A. D., 1871 at the hour of
$3.50 A. NJ. on said day and just prior
to the regular annual stockholders
meeting OF said company.
You are requested to be present at
said special meeting.
JULIA c. LOVE,
HOWARD G. Try,
CHARLES j .'' @NN,
Dire, s.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
n Suppose You Know She's Making
Fool Of HIM"

defendingy. "As Il matter Of fact, she
did nothing Of the sort. she avoided
him as long rs she could. but he per-
sisted, he prosecuted her until she was
forced to--accept him. Men Of his
wealth can do anything, you know
''She had scruplcs?'
"No more than the rest Of us, pre-
stinid She gave her two weeks no.
tlce because he annoyed her; but be-
fore the time was up Bergman took
hand. He sent FOR her one evening.
and when she went down there was
Mr. Harmon, too. When she came
upstairs she was hysterical She cried
4 and laughed and cursed--it was ter.
Curious murmured the man. star
ing Mt the object OF their controversy.
"Wlht did she say?'
"0h. nothing connected. She called
him evary kind Of monster, accused
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
NOTICE TO PROVE CLAIM
Ii. M. kelly. Attorney.

". w. Tc'ly, attorney.
Estate of ELIJAH GOULD KNIGHT,
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersgned, Administrators of the c.
tate OF Elijah Gould knight, late G.
the County of La Sale and State Of
Illinois, deceased will appear before
the Probate Court of said County, on
the first Monday (being the End day.
of July, 1917, at the Probate Court
room, in Ottawa, in said County, when
and where all persons having claims
or demands against said estate are
notified to attend and present the
same in writing for adjustment.
Dated the 18th day of May, A. d.
1917
ADA l.. KNIGHT,
Administrators
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER 1--Peter Knight, defeated
for political office In his town, decides to
venture Nav York in order that the fam
lily fortunes might benefit by the expected
rise Of his charming daughter, Lorelei.
CHAPTER ia well-known critic in
terviews Lorelei Knight now stage beau
ty with Bergmans Revue. for a special
article Fer coin-hunting mother outlines
L0relei's ambitions. but Slosson, the press
agent. later adds his Information
CHAPTER III-Lorelei attends Million
sire cifenfnon's gorgeous entertainment.
She meets Merkle, a wealthy dyspeptic,
who seems fond OF scandal
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

Here we have the tale Of
young woman who Is thrust by
her greedy and lazy family into
a world Of human vuItures to
win fortune with her personal
charms. But she surprises them
all with her fine traits OF char
acter. Her struggles and con.
slant danger are frightening,
but she brings help and happi-
ness to men and women who
need Il much. This is a story
with etrong pulse.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

MEN TO LEARN BARBER TRADE
Prepare for lighter work, better pay,
more jobs. Few weeks completes.
Day or evening. Nearly three years
saved. See how Catalogue mailed
free. MOLLER BARBER COLLEGE.
lG5 s. Fifth Ave, Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
For Sale

FOR SALE OR RENT-A strictly
modern eight-room house on Illinois
avenue. Also three furnished rooms,
well located. For further particulars
call on or address VIM. Jamison, 720
La Sale street, Ottawa, Ill.,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
Miscellaneous

PUBLIC SALE of real estate Of de-
ceased Daniel Lawless on premises
Wednesday, May 16, al 2 p. m H. M.
Kelly.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
Classified Advertising

Advertisements will be inserted in tins
column not exceeding five lines, one
time IL cents; three times. - cents; one
week 80 cents. Each line over five, lo
cents per week additional.
An advertisements in this column must
be paid in advance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
Don't matter If broken. pay one
to ten dollars per set. Send by parcel
post and receive check by return mail.
l.. Mazer, 200T S. 9Th St, Philadelphia,
Pa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

FOR RENT-A good store building,
size 1Sx4S it., suitable Tor any KIND
Of a business, located at 50t La Sale
81. For further particulars, cell IN or
address VIM. Jamison, 100 La Sale
St, Ottawa, Ill.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
FOUND

FOtND-If you have lost some pota-
toes, see j. j. Witte. at Wochenblatt
Office indemnity property and pay for
this ad
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

all bids, as authorized by law
Dated at ottawa, Illinois, this 18th
day of May, 1871
II. T.. BRADFORD,
Mayor and President o. the Board OF
Local Improvements,
", W. CURT
City Clerk.
GEORGE l.. FARNSWORTH.
Public Engineer and Secretary Of tho
Board Of Local Improvements.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
For Rent

FOR RENT-Modern fiat over KCelcr
&& kroehnke's jewelry store. In
quire Geo. J. Glenn.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
JAMES J. CONWAY.

Attorney and counselor at law, office.
rooms 4oS and 4O7 Molone Bldg.
Ottawa, Illinois.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
LOST

LOST-P Plain geld rims, initials IN.
Men, ON inside Of ring. Finder
please leave at this Office or W. D.
Duncan's drug store.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

FOR RENT-Eight room fiat, all mod
ern conveniences. Inquire DR.. Bur-
rows
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
Professional Cards
M, N. ARMSTRONG

Attorney at law. 2l02li Moloney
Bldg. Ottawa. Illinois. Telephones:
Office, 3I5-W. Residence, 3i2-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22
/. w. BREWER.

l. w. BREWER,
Attorney and counsellor at law and
solicitor in chancery VIII practice
law in the several courts and In
the federal courts. Special atten-
ton given to all real estate cases
of La Sale and adjoining counties,
including drainage questions.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

FOR RENT--A six room house Mod
ern conveniences, Phone M. N. Arm
strong, Moloney Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-22

ic,.s Hagti tnEg
E4s
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-31
Walter Packard Contributes
Very Important Statistics

Walter E. Packard, in charge of the
University Experiment Farm at Mel
GLAND, conducted under the supervi-
sion of the United States Department
Of Agriculture, contributes leading
article on Imperial Valley in publ
cation just issued by the University
of California.
The booklet consists Of 72 pages
the matter appearing therein being
confined to agriculture in Imperial
Valley. A perusal of this brochure
will doubtless be of great interest to
all who reside in this section of the
country.
Important and interesting statistics
are compiled whereby it is shown to
learned soil culturists that Imperial
Valley is without a peer when pro-
duction is compared.
A complete list of all grains, fruits
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-31
Criticisms Advanced Showing
Alleged Ability Of Jurors

Considerable speculation is had re-
garding the jury system in Imperial
county. 1t is a national institution
but conditions are said to vary ac-
cording to locations and individuals
who may compose panels.
Executives are quoted as saying
that crime is not diminished by ver-
diets recently rendered. These crit
les have no solution to offer, but re-
fer to methods pursued.
Atrabilious individuals are frequent
ly prone to debate concerning moral
delinquencies, but have no panacea to
offer-as witness Thomas w. Lawson
of Boston.
Hung juries" in Imperial county
are said to be detrimental to the use.
fulness of the men who are elected
to carry out the mandates of the
statutes.
According to those who have the
execution of the laws in their hands
it is considered inadvisable on certain
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-31
DALLAS HOUSETOP SUGGESTED
TURTLE-BACK DIAMOND IDEA
(By United Press)

Dallas, Jan. 29.-The surface plan
of the Polo Grounds in New York was
suggested by houstop in Oak Cliff,
q suburb of Dallas.
Years ago, when Harry Fabian,
ground keeper of the Polo grounds,
was playing baseball here, he was
going home after game in which the
local grounds proved almost hopeless
because a slight rain had not rained
off properly.
Fabian noticed a cottage, the roof
of which was shaped like a saucer.
He studied it for a while, then devel-
oped the idea of the famous "turtle
back" diamond. He built the first one
in Dallas in 1890. Later he built sim
liar grounds in Galveston, Atlanta, ST..
Louis, New Orleans, Marlin and New
York.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-31
5000 Daylight Savers Are
Meeting In New York Today

Mitchell for the Industrial Commits
sion. Harriet Stanton Blatch. Arthur
Brisbane and others also will speak.
Columbia University's astronomer,
Harold Jacoby, will speak scientifical-
" to the venerable gentleman, and
J. S. Whitehouse, a member of par
Lament from London, will argue with
him. George Adee of the National
Lawn Tennis Association will speak
on the added time for recreation af-
forded by the plan. S. ]. Halle of
the Standard Time Compittee of the
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce will
tell how they like the idea in Ohio.
All the speakers will stress the
point that this plan will save the
county $1O0,OOO,00O in light and
power expenses during the summer
months. This is expected to knock
the old man off his seat.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-31

occasions to attempt conviction, owing
to the disregard given to evidence.
Perjury is punishable, but refusal to
tell the truth is not applicable to the
statutes.
The authorities have on specific in
stance to cite, but are of the belief
that Withholding of information is a
greater violation than untruths relat-
ed on the witness stand.
1t is claimed that it is utterly i'm
possible to convict bootleggers in
Brawley. A number of cases have
teen shown wherein brilliant attor-
neys have been employed and resulted
in the defeat of justice.
Witnesses are not necessarily intim-
idated, but are frustrated in their
idea of justice and social reclama-
tion. AS a rule the jury consists of
men who feel that they have other
things to do and owing to technical
court procedure are compelled to re-
ceive So per day for something that
does not help them in the least.