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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
DEMANDS FOR
MORE ACTION
BY CONGRESS
Spurred by the Call From
France, Senators and Rep
reSentatiVeS Plan to Has
ten War Legislation.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-Spur-
red by the call from France for
riore speed in Americas war pro-
gram and also because hope for
early adjournment. congress enters
this week with demands from all
quarters for less talk and more ac-
ton. Some Of the leaders think inn
pOrtant legislation may be cleared
away in time for adjournment with
iu 60 days. At the top of the week $
schedule is hnal disposition of the
army draft, sedition, sabotage. and
wheat price legislation. The draft
bill, passed yesterday by the house.
changing the basis Of quotas from
state populations 10 the number Of
men in class one has right OF way.
Ii will be returned 10 the senate to-
morrow and Chairman Chamberlain
Of the military committee, said to-
night the house amendment givin1
states credit in the draft for volun-
teers might be accepted 10 avoid q
conference.
A conference report on the~sabot
age bill. with its severe penalties,
for destruction of war materials or
Interference with war industries, is
ready for submission and with pro
Visions regarded respectively as pro-
hibiting and sanctioning workmen's
strikes on war jobs eliminated, fur
Their controversy is unlikely The
scdition bill goes 20 conference to-
morrow.
New Registration Bill.
experimenting the army draft
bill. the house is expected 10 pass
this week the second senate bill pro
Viding for registration OF youths
reaching p years since June 3, 1917,
the last registration day. Little op-
POSITION is anticipated The senate
provision in the agricultural ap-
preparation bill for increase Of the
government minimum price guar
antee for wheat TO $3.50 per bushel
probably Will be voted on in the
r ouse Tuesday With Pres't Wilson
reported prepared TO veto the bin
if the house should ratify the senate
increase. Chairman Lever Of the
house agriculture committee. is con
uutll OF ueIedlluE the PROVISION
Early Vote ON Suffrage.
An early vote may be sought i'm
the senate on the woman sunra &c
constitutional amendment in re
Spouse TO almost daily demands for
action. Both champions and Op-
pOnents now are agreed upon dis
position of the house resolution Of
the earliest convenient moment
In consideration of regular APP
preparation bills the house plans dis
posal this week Of the rivers and
harbOrs budget and possibly Of the
record breaking naval supply meas
IRE. The army appropriation bill
is held up TO await Sec'y Bakers
recommendation regarding possible
increase in the authorized fighting
force.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
CHURCH DEBT CLEARED
OFF BY SUBSCRIPTION

Through the generosity OF several
members Of the congregation. the
mortgage Indebtedness against the
First Christian church which has
stood for several years has been
cleared entirely away. and the
church now stands free Of debt OF
any sort. The good news was an
nOunced 20 the members of the con-
gregation at the morning service by
Rev. Mr.. Imhoff. Fifty per cent OF
the sum required was advanced by
one friend OF the church, while the
additional so per cent was made UP
by other members.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
UNION SERVICES TO
BE HELD NEXT SUNDAY

Plans have been made for a union
service 10 be held next Sunday at
First Presbyterian church at
ii, Itch the congregation OF the First
Methodist church will be present.
DR.. +. s. Shumaker of the state
Anti-saloOn league will be the
speaker. At > O'Clock in the after
noon and at Z o'clock union services
will be held at the Methodist
church. These meetings will be ad-
dressed by DR.. c. J. Stauffacher. a
medical missionary from Portuguese
East Africa, and DR.. Herbert S.
Johnson Of Boston, Mass. Ernest
Naftzsar, who accompanied Wilbur
Chapman in his evangelistic tour Of
the world, will sing at each SER
vice
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

Ernest Bebee is seeking the nomi-
nation on the democratic ticket for
commissioner of the eastern district.
subject TO the primaries May Z. Mr..
Beebe has lived in Mishawaka for
the past 40 years and is widely
known as a buyer and raiser of pep
pCrmint on a large scale. He pre-
scented the first road petition IN
Penn twp. before the days Of COM
Inissioners and when the people
voted on all road improvements. He
knows every road in northern In
diana as well as their requirements,
and his friends state that no better
candidate could be found in the
county.
He has been for long prominently
identified with the democratic party.
end is at present township chairman
and treasurer. He has never pre-
viously sought any position at the
hands of his political friends who
have brought influence 10 induce
him to enter the race on this occa-
sion.
Mr.. Beebe. perhaps, handles more
money than any man in the county
and is not under bond. In his ca
pa city as representative of the A.
NJ. Todd Co. of Kalamazoo, Mich,
not less than three-quarters Of "a
million dollars passes through his
hands yearly. The company he rep.
resents is the largest essential oil
dealers in the world, and he has
charge OF buying all the oil the firm
handles.
Mr.. Beebe is married and with
his wife and four children resides
at S17 Lincoln way II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
LOCAL MEN WILL
BOWL THIS WEEK
Strong Aggregation Will Take
Part in the State
Tournament.

Mishawaka bOwlers are getting in
shape for their innings at the ninth
annual state bowling tournament
row in progress at South Bend. The
FIRST local squad will bowl next
Wednesday, April Il, and will con-
sist OF a strong aggregation rom the
hve-men teams OF the Riley's, Her
cog store and Mishawakans. on
Friday the Ellsassers will participate
in the tournament. OF the above
teams. il is conceded that the Misha-
wakans have been going strong and
that they will put up a formidable
same against any contestants il the
tournament.
Following are the standings in
the league games for the week end
ing Saturday:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
TRIES TO MURDER HIS
WIFE AND THEN HE
COMMITS SUICIDE

FORT WAYNE, Ind. April ID
Samuel w. Tustison, cashier Of the
St. Joe Valley bank, St Joe. Ind. %
miles northeast Of here. attempted
10 murder his wife this evening and
then committed suicide. The wife
was brought TO a local hospital for
treatment. She has a bullet wound
in the back OF her head and is in a
serious condition. Tustison is thought
to have been temporarily deranged.
The bank in which he was cashier
burned a few weeks ago and since
that time he has acted strangely.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
JUNIOR LEAGUE HOLDS
ITS FIRST MEETING

With election OF officers. the first
regular meeting of the Walther
league Of St Peters German Luth-
eran church was held Sunday after
noon at ST. Peters hall. cOnsti-
tuition was adopted and the follow
ing officers named: President, Wal
ter Otterstein; vice president, Har~
old Wrasse; secretary. Ruth StiIlson;
treasurer, Henry Turk. The regu-
!ar business meeting Of the league
will be held every second Sunday in
the month, the social meeting every
fourth Sunday. The next meeting
will be held Sunday. April %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
BIG ATTRACTION FOR LINCOLN.

The beautiful Mrs. Reynolds"
which will be shown at the Lincoln
theater Wednesday next is a play
that every patriotic American should
see. because it shows one OF the
most dramatic and intensely inter-
esting accidents in American his
tory. The manner in which Alex
ander Hamilton. secretary OF the u
S. treasury. met his death at the
hands of Aaron Burr. senator from
New York, in a duel on the heights
OF the Palisades. is told in the play.
which is OF absorbing interest.
beautifully staged. and acted in u
masterful manner by strong cast
% artists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
IT'S MOVING DAY.

Every day is moving day with US
We are ready 10 move your freight,
household goods. pianos, safes, ma
chinery. and let US remind you that
we do our work in the most salts
factory manner with dispatch and
at most reasonable prices-1O0 miles
per day made in out-of-town NOV
ing. Loughman & LOUghman, sol
s Main ST. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
LIBERTY LOAN FUND
CONTINUES TO GROW

Contributions toward the third
Liberty loan in Mishawaka con-
tinue 20 pour in and little doubt is
felt but that the city will go over
the top handsomely. The numerous
workers are continuing the canvass
interruptedly. and many thousands
OF dollars were reported for sales
during Monday. II is considered as
likely that the reports from factor
les and other institutions will be
handed in during the week and
ably.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
HEARS FROM son.

George Ganser. Sos z. Fourth St.
has received a letter from his son,
Bernard p. Ganser. with battery b,
seventh field artillery. American ex-
peditionary forces. He writes tina
he is well. and says that his COM
pany has just been commended by
high officials for efficiency and clean
illness. He tells Of meeting Corporal
Corwin Hartwick OF Mishawaka, to
the surprise and pleasure of both.
Young Ganser is one Of three sons
OF Mr.. Ganser now in the service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
GoDFRED KLAER WRITES.

Godfred ]. Klaer, with the 9th
aero squadron, son OF Jacob ].
Klaer. 231 f. Ninth st, has written
his father from somewhere in
England" He tells Of his trip across
and describes the trip as delightful.
England is very different from
America, he says. and there are
many interesting things TO see. He
is well and getting plenty TO eat, he
states. and concludes by sending his
regards to his Mishawaka friends,
particularly the Hogans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
AT THE TEMPLE

Lovely little Mary Miles Minter
in her latest photodrama, Beauty
and the Rogue" will be seen at the
Temple theater today. A Cub com
eGy. Jerry and the Vampire" will
complete the bill. Tuesday will be
seen Loyalty" the big state right
special feature production, direct
from one solid weeks run at the
Circle theater. indianapolis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
\ BATH ROOM

To be complete must have rhs
necessary equipment such as towe.
bars and racks tumoler. soap and
tooth brush holders. bath seats
medicine cabinets and mirrors. We
have the best assortment of differ
ent styles i'm the state WV. SibleN
125. 127. l29 s. ST. Joseph ST. Phone
Home CASA. Bell 374.-Adyt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
SOLDIERS VISIT FAMILIES.

Fred Crimes and Earl Reede-.
formerly Of The News-Times staff.
who are in the officers training
Quarters at Camp Custer. Mich.
spent Sunday with their families. re-
turning to camp during the even
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
FACTORY EXPERTS.

Have your tires repaired by fac
tory experts We absolutely guar
antee our repair work 20 last the
life Of your tire. Our service car Be-
al your DISPOSAL Free air. free ser
vice. Come and let us show yor
what free service really is Skin
Tire Service Co. $50 8. Michigan
81 Phones. Home 5-ss; Bell 1913
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
BOYS NEEIN CAMP.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. +. McCollum. T..
Third ST, have had a letter from
their son, Edwin McCollum at Camp
Sheridan, Montgomery. Ala, stating
that his former schoolmate, Warren
Edwards. a Mishawaka boy, is now
in his company. the 134th field ar
tillery. The boys are billeted to-
gether and will make an effort 70
stay as close 10 each other as pos
sible
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
ALL IN ONE

With the Brunswick. You can en-
Joy the worlds best music because
The Brunswick is designed 10 play
better" all records OF all makers.
The adaptability OF The Brunswick
to all records is one OF its special
features. ANY needle may be used.
including jewel point, SAPPHIRE ball,
steel. etc All without extra cost.
Demonstrated at Smith & Wher-
rett's. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

Oswald Behse. John Schmidt. Rob
ert MCGOWAN. Albert Bruegel. L. L.
Houser. George Geffert, who has
enlisted in the service. will not leave
for two weeks. Seven Of the boys
are volunteers, and responded soon
after the call 10 arms was sounded
by our president.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
BUILDING PROGRESSES.

Work on the new Mishawaka
trust and Savings company's build
ing has gone forward with such
success and rapidity. that in all
probabilities the building will be
ready for occupancy by the middle
OF September. Weather conditions
this spring have been favorable TO
the construction. and unless there
is some unforeseen delay. il will be
completed this summer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
GIVES COMMITTED RAINIER.

Carl Wilke has presented the Lib
erty loan committee with a large
banner on which is inscribed a strik-
ing invitation 10 the public 20 buy
bonds. The banner is stretched
across the street at Main and Lin
coin highway.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
LOCAL BOYS ARRIVE SAFELY.

Mr.. and Mrs. John j. F'etters, EOS
E. Eighth St. have received word
that her son, Musician Ben A. Fet-
ters has arrived safely overseas.
Mrs. Carrie Hull. lis 1-2 Lincoln
way W. has received a card stating
that her son Sergt. Harold L. Hull
had arrived o. X. in France.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coil, 81 s.
Union St, are in receipt Of word
stating that their son, Glenn Coil. had
arrived safely overseas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
LOOK AT IT

20 IS the haudsomest motor caI
in town. The King Eisht Is the mas.
vel of the year i'm motor car con
struction A perfect motor Lots o
power. graceful lines. easy ridins
and the best car i'm the world foI
the price. In fact &c is truly named
The car of no regrets" Let us tell
you more about this line before you
choose. Main Garage. Phones
Home 244O. Ben $40. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
DEPARTMENT Is CALLED.

The fi-e department was called
10 $50 ". Seventh st. Saturday af-
ternOon At 1915 o'clock 10 put out
a roof blaze at the home OF 4. Bolin-
ger. Damages amounted to about
&c or 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT

Daniel Royston, Elwood. Ind. Is
visiting his son, G.. B. Royston, sol
f. Fifth St. who is recovering from
an accident which befell him sew
eral days ago. He is now able 10 be
around with the aid OF cvutches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.

Mrs. George Smith OF Elkhart
died at her home Sunday afternoon.
She was formerly Miss Corrie Stauf-
fer OF this city. and a sister Of Mrs.
Harry Stefen, s. Main 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
ATTENTION RFDNfFN.

An Redmen are requested 70 meet
at the old Whey hall Tuesday even
ing at 7:45 o'clock 20 celebrate 18th
anniversary.
A. q. Myers. Sachem.
b NJ. Golden, G OF r.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service.
WITH THE AMERICAS ARMY
IL FRANCE, Saturday. April "a
After another night Of terrific ar
tillery fire and a bombardment with
gas shells. the Germans continued
today their efforts 20 drive through
fighting are estimated at between
300 and 400.
OF this NUMBER more than 100
20 the third line Of the American
positions near ApremOnt forest
northwest of Toul. They made two
attacks, both Of which failed. The
enemy's casualties in the four days
ed 20 their trenches uninjured and
bringing prisoners.
we're killed. Although the enemy
wasted fully half Of his specially
trained shock troop battalion Of 500
men, he was unable 70 penetrate the
American lines. which remained IN
changed
II Prisoners Die.
or the SO prisoners taken 0y
American troops in the fighting on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
HERE FROM DAYTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph w. Smith OF
Dayton. O.. spent sunday at the
and Mrs. ". II. Topper. 333 Edge
water DR..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
/ O. O. II

All members are requested TO be
present Tuesday evening, April 10.
Work in the third degree.
=. Z. Clawson, -. G.
j. Wadsworth, secy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
TO MEET TUESDAY.

The monthly meeting OF the
Woman's auxiliary OF St. Paul Epis-
copal church will be held Tuesday
evening at the home Of Mrs. w. II.
Young. 415 Park av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
GRAND RAPIDS VISITORS.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Aspell OF
Grand Rapids, Mich. are guests or
MIR. and Mrs. c. II. Werner. 121
y West st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
MISM AW AKA
WANT AIDS

FOR SALE-House and Z lots on
5. Union St, corner 18th. Sell
cheap if taken at once. Enquire 21O
". Seventh st. Home phone sci
15t2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Mod-
ern 9-rOOm house in South Bend
built by the owner. Hardwood fin
ish and floors. 1 ? minutes walk from
courthouse and in excellent location.
Would consider exchange for south
side properties. Mishawak, Call
Home phone 1851. 3341-14
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

DR.. MaKielski. osteopath. 13s ".
Second 81. Advt- III
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

Rose bushes 1oc at Deyo's $40
and csc store.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR SALE new modern houses.
located on the south side in East
Mishawaka. Easy payments. Also
have - lots I'm Byrkit's Third addi-
ton for sale and will build to suit
purchaser. GARMIRE. Home phone
US; Bell phone $40. 1871
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

NANTED-Girls to learn 10 wait on
table. Apply in person. Ross
lunch room. 15t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15
MARTENS IS STILL
At LARGE IN CITY
Man Who Shot Flemish WOm-
an in Hiding-ViCtim in
Critical Condition.

With the words. Il won't stop for
no man" Theophile Martens, who
attempted 10 murder Mrs. FlOrice
Lemahieo late Saturday evening.
turned on Patrolmen Gerard and
Montine in an alley near Smith ST.
at O'Clock Sunday morning and
emptied four shots from his re-
volver at the pursuing officers.
Gerard fired twice at Martens, who
sprang over a fence and appeared TO
fall. Believing they had bagged
their man, the patrolmen hurried 10
the scene, only to find that he had
disappeared.
After summoning the aid Of other
members Of the force. the officers
tracked Martens down Cleveland st.
to the river bank at Logan. Here he
took refuge behind the huge sign
board, and i'm some manner slipped
away from them again. After they
had followed him back toward
Seventh St, they lost his trail alto
gether and were unable 70 find any
trace of him.
Probably Desperate.
1t is the opinion Of most Of the
force that Martens, who is consid-
cred something of a dangerous char
acter, is in desperation and prepared
TO resist arrest TO the utmost. 1t
all proba bility he will. when trap
ped. barricade himself in some build
ing and put up a serious fight.
Saloons and houses in the west end
are being carefully watched, and
Martens former rooming house has
been barred TO him so that he can
not enter.
Every member Of the force has
been pressed into service TO run
down the criminal, and most of the
men are working night and day.
Every precaution has been taken TO
prevent his leaving town and police
Of nearby cities are on the lookout
for him in case he succeeds in get
ting away. 1t is probably only a
matter of hours before he will be
routed and taken into custody.
Victim Near Death.
At the hospital it is said that Mrs.
Lemahieo's condition shows practi-
cally no change. AS yet it is i'm
possible to say what the outcome OF
her injuries will be, but attending
physicians hold out little hope for
her recovery. Examination show
ed that two bullets entered her head,
one in the inner corner OF her left
eye, passing behind the right and
apparently completely severing the
optic nerve. The other entered just
in front Of her left ear.
Efforts TO locate the bullets have
been unavailing and the woman's
condition is such that probing is out
Of the question. She was badly
burned about the face from the
powder, which indicates that the re-
volver must have been almost
against her head when the shots
were fired. Despite the seriousness
of her injuries and the likelihood
of a fatal outcome, Mrs. Lemahieo
is perfectly rational, and has not at
any time been unconscious.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR RENT-Unfurnish rooms
with private entrance. Excellent
location. Adults only. Phone Bell
$50. 1878
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR SALE-Mare in foal. also two
other horses. McDowelrs livery
barns. ga :. Main st. 11t7
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms.
SIS Lincoln way Z. 1913
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms
for light housekeeping, modern
private entrance. Vacant Saturday.
Call Home phone A-472. 15tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR SALE-White poodle puppy
Telephone Home els.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR RENT - Modern furnished
room in private family Good
location. Close in. Home phone
y $40. 13tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR SALE-A rare home at bar
gain. beautiful finished interior,
improvements all in. Pavement al
ready laid. Bell phone 706 or 6O2
r. Madison ST. eff
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

FOR RENT room with Kitchen
cite, furnished for light house
keeping. Positively no children.
References required. o24 W.
Grove St Home phone ALSO. stf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

wANTED-Girl for general office
work with some knowledge Of
stenography. Apply evenings at los
Lincoln way W. lit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-15

or the 80 prisoners taken by
American troops in the fighting on
Evening star., 1918-07-25

who Is using the Bethlehem steel
plant to work against usT he asked.
he Is Of Austrian Jew extraction
ana would work against any one for
the sake Of the money that's in it!'
What he is saying today against the
man who has worked such miracles
as the head of our shipping board can
Well be imagined!
BE was always particularly bitter
against Laoyd-George.
Loyd-George is running ENGLAND. /"
No declared He is virtually q So
ciens1 ana IL the agent and spokee-
man OF Lord Gorthcii6e, who is the
real ruler OF England today. How
can tho King Of England sit fhere
and allow this sort OF thing 10 20 on
without asserting himseife Lloyd
George makes q new speech every
week- One would think bf, N,guld mi a
out OF words. He thinks he's a sec
ond CrnmweIli"
When Asren7Ry was very much the
hero of the hour In Russa and II look
90 as though the cnllapse of the Rns-
sfan aurocracy was not going to help
mad1srs very Tnch for Germany, the
kaaser ekprsssed his opinion Of that
indfvidnaf rather emphatic icaIty.
keransky wont last long" he said
Nhe8 just making q fool of himself
He thinks heB n secnnd NRpnlean."
I'm Following affairs in America
very CLOSELY, he told me m annfhe
OCCASION, before we entered the war
NOt all or your senators arc AgHin8t
us Senator Stone. for instance, is
taking very strnng neutral stand,
understand, and IT Is n pity there are
not more like him."
just before I left for my trip to