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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-19
"A Visit From (
St. Nicholas"

.WHI,A'r e, is the best ST.. known poem IN, in
Ngy," nor "The Song of the
Shirt" nor "The Raven" but "The
Night Before Christmas" The author
is not So well known as his poem.
One recent Christmas the name of
Clement Clarke Moore was honored as
never before. Above his grave in the
chapel of Holy Trinity cemetery, New
York, the choir boys sang carols on the
night before Christmas, and a service
of light was held. This beautiful cere-
monial starts with a procession of
torchbearers whose torches are kindled
from the leaders, flame, and as the line
winds through the graveyard the fire
is passed back from one to another un-
til the lights grow in number and dis
pei the surrounding darkness.
The father of Clement Clarke Moore
was once the bishop of New York.
"The Night Before Christmas" was
published originally without the au-
thor's knowledge in the Troy Sentinel
two days before Christmas, 1923.
Moore had written it the preceding
Christmas just for the delight of his
own children, but it's Circulation slip
ped beyond the family circle and an
unknown friend sent it for publication.
The Sentinel readers paid no attention
to it, and it passed without comment
until seven years later, when the same
paper reprinted it. The second recep-
ton was very different from the first.
"a Visit From St. Nicholas" as it was
then entitled, was copied broadcast
and its author awoke to find his work,
If not himself, famous.
Although Clement Clarke Moore was
educated for the ministry, he never
took orders. For the greater part of
his life he was identified with the New
York General Theological seminary,
being professor of Biblical learning
and Greek and later of oriental Ian
guages.
Clement Moore's family life had nsay
sorrows. His. wife died at the early
age of thirty-five, and the two little
daughters, for whom he wrote 1.-THE
Night Before Christmas" both died in
their childhood. His son and name
sake lived to the age of sixty-eight and
is buried in the family plot.
When "The Night Before Christmas"
was first published in the Troy Senti-
mel the editor wrote:
"We do not know to whom we are
Indebted for the following description
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-19

Of that unwearied patron Of children,
that homely( but delightful personifica-
ton of parental kindness, Santa Claus,
his custom and his equipage, as he goes
about visiting the firesides of this hap
py land, laden with Christmas boun-
ties, but from whomsoever it may
have come we give thanks for it.
There is to our apprehension spirit of
cordial goodness in it, playfulness as
of fancy and a benevolent alacrity to
enter into the feelings and promote the
simple pleasures of children which are
altogether charming. We hope our lit
tie patrons, both lads and lassies, will
accept 1t as proof of our unfeigned
good will toward them, token of our
warmest wish that they may have
many merry Christmas; that they
may long retain their beautiful relish
for these unbought, home bred joys,
which derive their flavor from filial
psety and fraternal love and which,
they may be assured, are the least al
loyed that time can furnish them."-
Philadelphia Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-19
The Two Boys Looked at Me.

get attention for some time, and while
waiting my turn noticed two sadly
neglected looking little boys of about
six and eight years respectively stand
ing very close to the counter and look
ing, oh, so longingly at these same har-
mOnicons, when suddenly one of the
young saleswomen turned sharply
around and in loud voice said, ''Now,
then, If you two boys don't get away
from here at once I'll call the floor
walker and have you arrested" At the
time this sudden attack was made upon
these poor little waits 1 was holding
In my hands two of these same mu-
sical instruments, trying to sdecide
which of the two kinds would take.
The larger one Of the boys looked up
at me with frightened look, as If to
say, "Oh, we didn't mean to steal any
thing" when said, "Boys, would you
each like one of these Harmonious"
They said nothing, but the look of sur
prise gratitude they knew nothing of)
when I put one in each boys dirty lit
tie hands shall not forget to my dying
day, and before you could say "Jack
Robinson" they were out of the store
and out of sight. turned to the young
woman, saying, II will pay for them,''
when noticed the tears in her eyes.
When she finally found her voice she
said, "Oh, madam, I am so sorry /
spoke as did" "Well, never mind"
said; "you didn't understand. am
the mother Of two boys and know what
a boy Graves" When she handed me
my change and package she said, u
shall never forget this day; it has
taught me q lesson"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-19
UNCEAsING MISERY.
Some Perrysburg Kidney Sufferers
Get Little Rest or Comfort.

There is little sleep, little rest, little
peace for many sufferer from kidney
trouble. Life is one continual round
of pain. You can't rest at night when
there's kidney backache. You suffer
twinges and "stabs" of pain, annoying
urinary disorders, lameness and nerv-
BUSINESS. You can't be comfortable at
work with darting pains and binding
dizzy spells. Neglect these ailments
and serious troubles may follow. Be-
gin using Doan's Kidney Pills at the
first sign of disorder. Thousands have
testified to their merit.
Proof of merit in Perrysburg testi-
mony:
Mrs. w. d. Cousino, Sixth St., East,
says: 81 couldn't do my housework
very well because / had constant,
dull ache across the small of my back.
1t was impossible to do my washing,
for when l bent over the wash tub any
length of time l had terrible pains in
my back. l couldn't stoop over to pick
up anything and when tried to do so |
could hardly straighten again. When
/ caught cold it settled on my kidneys
and always made the trouble worse.
Two and half boxes of Doan's Ked-
ney Pills cured me-"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Cousino had. -Foster-Milbur,l
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-19

The Rev. Irl r. Hicks Almanac
for 1919 will be ready November
10th, finer, better than ever. A
beautiful, valuable weather book
with weather forecasts for every
day of 1919, written by Irl r.,
Hicks, Jr. and Rev. j. Noyes, the
same as last year. 80 cents by mail.
30 cents on news stands. Our
monthly magazine, Word and
Works, one year with one Almanac
81. The Hicks Almanac and Pub
Co., 3401 Franklin Avenue.
st. Louis, Mo.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-19
Few Escape.

There are few indeed who escape
having at least one cold during the
winter months, and they are fortunate
who have but one and get through
with it quickly and without any serious
consequences. Take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and observe the direc-
tions with each bottle, and you are
likely to be one of the fortunate ones.
The worth and merit of this remedy
has been fully proven. There are
many families who have always used
it for years when troubled with a
cough o.. cold; and with the very best
results,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-12-19
A Lesson In
Christmas Spirit
e & e e e e e & e & &

1t was the day before Christmas last
year. All my shopping had been done
(Or so thought) when I suddenly re-
membered hearing my eldest son, q
lad of eight years, say, "Oh, L hope
Santa will bring me harmonicon this
Christmas" says a writer in the New
York Evening Sun.
OF course could not disregard such
a wish, and, although it was raining, 1
put on my storm coat and rubbers and
with umbrella in hand started out for
one of our large department stores.
On arriving at the counter where this
particular article was displayed
found every one so busy I could not
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02

To Voters of Licking County, Ohio:
l am a resident of Newark, and
taxpayer of Licking County, and as
such | am interested in an efficient
as well as an economical administra-
tion of public Offices.
AS a candidate for the nomination
for Sheriff on the Democratic Ticket
at the primaries to be held August
18th, 1918, l ask your support for
the reason that | conscientiously be-
lieve that | am fitted and qualified
for the office of Sheriff in every
respect.
l promise, if nominated and elect
ed, to conduct the office of Sheriff
on business lines that will insure
economy, efficiency and fair deal
ing to the taxpayers and the public
generally.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02
7ar Work Organization Plans to Start {
Wide Campaign Next Tuesday to Sell
OOOWorth ofWar Savings Stamps in O.
PUT LICKING COUNTY OVER THI

Savings combine essential of good invest
ment-EASE OF SAVING PERFECT SAFETY READY CON
VERTIBHITY GOOD RETURN CERTAINTY OF TITLE. In
mortgage piece of
property the United States because War Savings Stamps are
Liberty Bonds of S. denomination.
The United States government authorized the of
$2OOOOOOOOO Savings Stamps this yea$2O worth
every child in America To Ohio has been
quota Licking county $12361SO This
that the Licking county must $4,000 day. or
100000 every month during the
Up to July 25 people Licking purchased $7O6S25
W. leaving little than half million dollars
purchased Licking "Over the top
Licking County Organization of 500 has
planned fourday campaign starting next Tuesday August 6th
selling the remainder of Licking county
quota The allotment for Newark city
27OOOO the quota for the country and village districts the same
fixing the quota for the 26 townships consideration was
given the sales already made from January to date
Up to the close year Licking chill
dren led the purchase Thrift and War Savings Stamps
present Licking leads the state in the number of members
Society but Notwithstanding these facts
county half million dollars worth of stamps to
buy the class with Ashland Knox, Morrow and
Morgan counties already their whole quota
0 War Stamps
War Savings Stamps better than because they
valuable month
stamp July $48 in August $49 in September S42O
increasing month Twenty s.
stamps July $3.50 in August Two hundred S. stamps
cost in July August $40 in September
9 interest compounded 80 days.
or 4.27G5 straight
Savings be registered at of five post
county charge There registra
ton fee Registration protects
geed Newark elsewhere be cashed at pOsOfhce
providing the registration card is transferred
The guarantees payment War Savings Stamps
both principal notice If the stamps
The Licking County Y
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02
ITCHING SCALP

IICHINS SCAEP
Dandruf and loss of hair
cured and prevented by the
use of GOODHAIR SOAP.
Directions simple and easily
understood. Results guaran-
teed. OF your druggist or by
mailon receipt of 25 cents.
Goodhair Remedy Company,
Newark Ohio.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02
LABOR NOTES.

Messengers in India are only paid
about cents a day.
Of $4,000 members in the mines
Of South Africa only $4,000 are white.
Pennsylvania 100000 anthracite
miners are now mining approximately
a quarter of a million tons day.
Omaha (Neb.) Sheet Metal Work
ers' Union has advanced wages from
60 to IS cents an hour.
More than $4,000 women work in
Massachusetts factories and mills at
a wage of less than SO week.
A nine-hour work day and a living
wage have been won by the working
women of the state of Kansas.
The United States Department of
Labor estimates that 100000 men
employed in non-essential industries
will have to be trained to war pro-
duction.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02
William NJ. Miller

of Dresden, Muskingum county, sub
ject to the Republican primaries,
Tuesday, August 18th.
An organizer and charter member
of Typographical Union No. 485.
Your good word and vote will help;
thank you!
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02

cashed prior to January is about 39 but
they January 1928 the interest amounts to 427
possibly lose by investing in War Stamps whereas the
other form of investment varies with the market
the price W. at 100 cents the dollar
guarantees pay price the time
10 days notice.
Money obtained Savings Stamps into
the United States treasury exactly
the Liberty Bond the of maintaining the
United States and for food clothing and equipment of
fighting abroad Those charge of the War
Savings campaign receive compensation.
become member of the $1,000 War Savings Society
by buying The law does permit
person sampsxcept but
member of a family be a member of the Limit Club
Savings Stamps may obtained bank,
any stores and factories Over
people Licking county selling War Stamps All of the
Newark banks and several of the village banks members of the
Limit Club having bought stamps to hold permanent investment
Bankers and other agents
buy July August other
month"; he the established price date of purchase Some
people the purchase July
and obtain them August the July All stamps bought in
July be paid for at $S in August $9 September $2O
increasing the first day of each month
Licking County Work Organization made brilliant
Third Liberty campaign and performed remark
obtaining pledges half million dollars the
Chest Money pledged the War Chest outright gift
worthy tribute but placed War Savings
Stamps will return interest government
money will obtain either through loans by taxation.
invesment-War Stamps every
body participate this government loan Don't imagine
purchase
hds the children the
The people Licking asked
the War Work
prompt when they solicited week. everybody
Licking county the the Savings
ar Savings Committee
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02

Shipyard workers in British Colum-
bia do not like the stipulation for a
forty-eight-hour week by the Muir
ply Commission at Vancouver to ac-
company their ten per cent. increase.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1918-08-02

Messengers in India are only paiC
about cents a day.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1918-12-26

Il =
Bank of Pee Dee months interest 1880
w. Sn Scss~S4 coppsass say sasps snor 1900
G. C. Shores salary 1890
s1oO
R. court senographer 1900
H. Reynolds, salary janor .................. 5000
auditor. 10000
H D. Baldwin salary sheriff 2Oos
county home 1920
l. drugs county home 225
W. Smith salary clerk R. of d. 5000
Hopkins supplies county home 1880
A. p officer grand jury 500
R,s,s 1s 1sss sssss seS
VI psSwd9 nar supplies supplies 'ss3'' % home ss
Corporation 100 license $3.50
supplies county home. 1920
Tel Tel Co, phone rents and tolls 1873 1873
Ydkin River Power Co., lights for month Of oS
publishing tax advertising lo6
A. Washburn. 500
B. Lies supplies county home. e................ 1888
L. Helderman snap rs
supplies LOS
Diggs Dairy supplies jail 226
A. Nicholson, work court house Low
work at county home aoSS
superintendent county home $500
Baldwin sewing and cooking county home 116o
$3.50
Carrie Gaines, washing county home doOO
disinfectants 5000
supplies county home 228O
walker Evans cosswer Co., deed book 1850 $50
george @ e seee; IL, MS t Suppot' SoO
Ann 500
Jim Ledbetter his support 3Oo
Tel Co, phone county home ESQ
Town of Rockingham water county home etc. 2SS
Mrs. w. B. covngton Appro 200
j. A. McAuy services as C. s. c. ETC.. ............. s15o
J. McAuay BIC Mol Pros Hamlet llOs
j. A McAuay BIC superior court cases 1926
J BIC mol superior court 13OSo
VIM Little Steele county 2125
James Mckenzie registrar election Wolf Pit ....... 1000
COUNTY DISBURSEMENTS FOR The MONTH JUNE,
To For What Paid Amount
G BALDWIN services as registrar asS
Mrs W. Jones' stenographer 1850
James Darlington, his support 800
Eliza Norton her support SoO
Mary Norton her support 800
600
Williams her suppod 3OO
Nancy watkins her support 800
Louisa Wall her support Soo
his support 3oo
saie Marshall her support Oo o
saie Threadgin her support 5oo
A his support. bOo
zoo
ooo
Alex Mcintosh srevices as registrar
McNeil, services as judge aoO
J. X Ballard, services as Judge %Oo
Smith, his
her support leoo
Kerby support Soo
Emily Cole, her support sV s0
Bowes, SoO
support ooo
5oo
I4ughie Meacham, support 800
B F. Covngon registrar lilo
judge election. zoo
M. Copeland election. 200
P Hancock, election. 400
E. NJ Love, day judge election Loo
H G. 400
Gov sarvces as registrar
platt services as iudge 200
w. l.. 4OO
Iamnlev his sunnort 45O
45O|
Nelson Gibson I dav as hdge
Nancy Elliott her sunpor . 800
3OO
Mathew Morton his suppot 800
lane Jenkins her supnot
Alsbrook suppot 800
Il u Nicholson sunnot 800
ZONES his suppor 800
Oief Steele her suppot .. ..
r Simpson his suppor 400
7 Hadey services as registrar 1000
W. Crump
5000
McIntyre dav Judge 200
1850
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Lowdermlk
DIR NJ professional
H. Mcdonald inj falling
day
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1918-12-26


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Town OF Rocknghan onehan cost case ooO M
nt s Rssnn Msss %asSes oo ss
manufacturers Record advertising bonds Ioe
ak 5aakM aver @ Power Co' n msns or TOT JAM jan n Ios
H p Austin salary 1000
Mrs covinston @ apDro Natl
Mrs. W. covingtOn Appro MI, Defense March zoo
Hanover National Bank commission on bonds 4
sss5ss2
.o,,,-x ns.u.sz.znrs roo r.r MONTH or APRIL, tsts
- No a., I. ro. ~. psid " ' - 49, Amount
wn0m ra'o ro' VIC. 80 9I m
MRS W. H. Jones' services as ,9t Nv
R B Wallace his support 800
lawrence Latham n his support sO0 sO0
Wahace 1usseh ms ~ uppolt am
naot0 Isaac s0ssn anSsron ns qpp0fa nep sunoor 300
gr gnarOte cinSnn anderson St nep nt SapP0f' 800
n aenry oovms.on' ms t suppot' 400
Hacn Covnston ms support '''''''' sW
Arie smith his support sOO
wells Bostlck ms support
Charlie Covngton MS support sOO
Hughie Meaeham MS support OO
Mt Allen, her support @ 400
Dane henuai MS suppoi '''''
Easter Cooper her support aUOl
harrison harrison w.nt Mw1ng, MS -, uppU t 900
sracke Watanss MS support '''''''''' sOO|
Steve Lassiter his support sO|
Jane sanback her support soO|
W. F. Hart MS support ooo|
Mace Garrett m her SUPPORT 500
Mrs Jane Taylor her support w
Mrs j. W. fankey oullai EXPENSES u '" annoy 400
farm demonstrator Sooo|
lumber for bridges 71 1%I
typewriter
Everett Hardware Co, balance heating county
Walker Cogswe 100 ruboer
E. w.
head 'oo|
Mrs W. T cooking county home lZOo|
zocOoi
i L. 4 commissioner 2z'Sol
J. A. miles, county commissioner lGool
Dr A G. commissioner lZoV
T. R.
DR. Manes county physician |34I
loOV
5VoI
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work county home l'oV
Lilies
L. county home. 1853
Hardware supplies for jail
supplies for county 5ooi
Frank Arct. Co. Home l2oOo
G.. supplies jaid 90
Telephone 1905
Tel Jail house lo'S
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1918-12-26

Baldwin expense G ,.an Tnnons ssss 5sss
G. A. supplies county home. VII
Mrs w nad & sas,s ~ sss1 srs county 10000
w Baldwin salary superintendent county home ss
W r M Revols n%ne salary us as IS r af isooo
s.a s S Il, ''sss .ss T "a election cs ss.s
c. Carrie is Gains washing si 's count, .. 1900
W. A, Mcdonald one day as judge ,O zOo
J. W Thomas ice for sheins onic ....... 10
Bank Of Ges pee Dss interest on $4,000 SIX
A. Lisk. burial expenses George Steele psuper 800
Harrington soO
W. R. Coppedge services as laSa
s.s
Defense. zoo
Mrs s. covington, home demOnsrator $3.50 $3.50
Mrs w. R. Jones' service stenographer SSaU
Bank Of Fee Dee months interest county
whom Paid a,n mays wS ps ssss
10000
National Bank months interest on bonds $500
Hadley, 400
Mcltyre day as aoo @
Latham his support goo goo
Wall Russell his his support support 900
Anderson, her support 500
Rich Covington, his support Soo
Mary chavis support 800
Chas covngton support 800
Miea Caldwell her support O @
Hughe Meacham, his support Soo
Harrison Ewing support 800
nuil n,I A'1ea, Tndan mn Supp0pl Ss unrt 500
Watkins 500
Lasster, his SNV
James standback his support 900
W. Hart his support @ s
s: Ss's sassss asss n' his .sSSss; sSSsS' ::
Mrs. Jane Taylor her support 200
800
Mole support 500
Edith Ingram, her support 900
800
Francis Chavis her support e"o
Celia A. Ledbeter her support a"o a
ava = hSrqS0a snvas aavs avs iudre 500
H. L. Guthrie salary auditor. 10000
F. Reynolds, salary register of deeds 10000
L. Johnson salary Register Of
T. B. Maheson, days as registrar $50
R. FARRELL day as judge zoo
MLendon judge. 200
5000
A. McNeil Judge 400
200
X. Ballard day as judge zoo
election
70
Iose'1" Rosers days as registrar sGa lt
Perry poll
James Garner II gallons milk county home 11o
Nelson Gibson two days judge 400
Ben Ingram work at county home ......!........ 1855
Carrie Gaines washing at county home 1900
Mrs W BALDWIN, cooking at county home 1900
A seawe supplies for county home ss47
s
A. R.
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w.
W. A. Mcdonald board election
E. DIS
Hinson herfs
Scotts Pharmacy
H.
The Faoner supplies for
A. P Fry day Judge
Hardware hardware
Hardware hardware
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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
THREE SWIM IN ICY
RIVER TO RESCUE CROSS
800 Watch Bulgarians Jump
Into Slushy Water During
Religious Ceremony.

Three Steelton men this morning swan
the icy waters of the Susquehanna river
to rescue a wooden cross which was,
thrown into the river by the Rev David
Nakoff, as part OF the celebration of
Epiphany, the festival commemorating
the baptism of Christ.
The men We're attired in thin bathing
suits and stood on the ice while the ser
vices were being held on a sand flat at
the Susquehanna river shore at the foot
of Francis street, where an open "air
hole" was found. Before jumping in the
water and even after taking the icy
plunge the men did not seem to mind the
cold weather. When they crawled from
the water they were quickly wrapped in
overcoats and talSen+Q their homes.
Services at the Bulgarian Orthodox
Church, Front and Franklin streets,
started at 7:39 o'clock About three hours
later the procession of worshippers, with
barred heads. headed by officials and the
Rev. Father Nakoff, marched from the
church to the river singing songs,
At the river the services were in charge
of the rector, and included the usual
speaking and singing by the @orshipers.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
EXCEPTIONS TO HEATLESS
MONDAYS

Pennsylvania State Fuel Administrato or
Potter announces the following exceptions
TO heatless Mondays:
DR.. Garfield's edlct which prohibits the
use of fuel for nine more Mondays:
Physicians and dentists Offices
Hospitals, homes and infirm and aged
all charitable institutions.
Public utilities.
Dealers in foodstuffs until 10 o'clock
noon.
Drug stores (for the sale of drugs only)
Theaters and motion picture houses
twilI be closed Tuesdays).
Trolleys. trains and newspapers in hol-
iday schedule.
Federal state, county and municipal
buildings
Banks and trust companies.
Blacksmith shops.
Hotels, clubs and restaurants (must not
serve hquors.)
OFFICES connected with fuel distribution.
Offices of manufacturing plants having
special exemption permits only.
The fuel administration emphasizes the
ruling that small stores must not use any
fuel or have any heat, although they are
located in a dwelling where people live.
The dwelling portion may be heated, but
the store must close.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
TRoMRONEs OUT OF STEP.

Colonel q IS a fine commander, but
not a musician. lie sent for the chief
musician of his regimental band one day
and delivered this scatning criticism:
II notice a lack of uniformity about the
band which must be regulated. Yester-
day morning they were out on parade,
playing little bit Of an instrument4
or something of the kind-and you had
the big drum played by a small man.
That sort of thing doesn't look well, and
must be attended to. / want the small
men to play small instruments and the
big men the big instruments. And an
other thing-I want the trombone players
to slip their instruments in and out in
unison. 1t annoys me to see them all out
of step with their. hands '-Pittsburg
Chronicle T}iSnatch