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The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
AIR CRIME WAVE
IN POLICE COURT
l9 Cases Filed as Result Of
Aftermath Of World
War.


The wave of crime that has sub
merged Washington as an aftermath
of the world war found illustration
in Judge McMahon's branch of the
police court yesterday. Assistant
District Attorney Harvey Given filed
informations In nineteen grand jury
cases. embracing offenses from adul-
terry to housebreaking and highway
robbery.
These we're additional to the usual
grist of lesser offenses in both
branches of the police court. Reports
from the jail state that institution TO
be already almost filled with prison.
ers.
In one case brought before the
court by Detective Mullen, Mary
Sparrow was charged with five cases
Of petty larceny. The testimony will
be heard by Judge Mcmahon today.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20

president OF the BrookIapd Citizens
Association and Washington Topham,
president OF the North Washington
Citizens Association.
Bvard to Consider.
President Van Schaik of the Board
Of Education assured the citizens
representatives OF the careful con-
sideration Of the project.
George A. Ross. president of the
High School Teachers Association.
appealed for an Immediate urgency"
appropriation by Congress- to sup
plement teachers salaries until the
recommendations of the recla ssifica-
tion commission on salaries are
adopted
Approve Mrmeriat-
Another letter from the Junior
Order OF American Mechanics form
ally protesting against the appoint
ment Of Yung Kwai. son the coun-
selor OF the Chinese Embassy, as
"A captain I'm the cadets at Central
High School. and asking that he be
denoted to private was disapproved
by the board President Van Schaick
said that the board had previously
acted in favor Of Yung Kwai's ap-
pointmcnt and that the matter was
settled.
The board gave permission to pu-
pits OF the BTookIsnd School to
erect at their own expense a me-
mortal tablet for men who died In
the service. An added request that
The name OF the school he changed
to ''Brookiand Memorial SchooI-
was referred TO the District Com
for approval.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

WHITE
Love L. and Alice c. Walter, girl
Richard 4, and Ruby Il. White. girl.
Edward R and Jean Sartwell, girl
Od L. and Lottie Simns. girl
George w. and Evelyn d. Rogers. bog.
Edkar A and Beside T. Poore. girl =.
John J. and Agnes n. 0'Bden. bog.
VIM J. and Clara @. O'Brien. boy.
Otto NJ. W. and Ruth T. Nelson, girl.
BENJAMIN NJ. and Mario NJ Mndell, boy
Bernard s. and Rose ]. Merchman, girl.
David Z. and Margaret McIntire. girl
Thomas 8. and Eva n. McNamee. girl.
Melville &. and Vida X. Kelly. girl
Frederick d. and Sadie " Hill. hoy.
Charles L. and Lillian N. Hall, girl
Richard K. and Elsie Hart. boy.
willard I. and Coley A. Goldsmith. boy.
Joseph G. and Annie u Gates. boy.
John u and Ella Ford. toy.
Edward J. and Aims ID Edeieu. girl
John 5. and Jennie r. Dridge. girl
Nicholas and I<iua ChumAs. girl
Robert r. and Margaret Brousszrd, boy.
John NJ. and Bessie Brown. boy.
Vim! +. and Anna A Burgess. boy.
VIM p. and Gertrude NJ. Beckwith, hoy.
James G. and Anna N. Alexander. girl
COLORED.
Charles and Lula Simms, bog.
John T. and Pearl Saunders, boy.
Isaiah and Jersey Bell Shanklin. boy.
James and Lillian Minor. girl
Walter and Maude Harley. boy.
Charles and Elizabeth Fields, boy.
David and Eta Crews. boy.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
Loans and Currency Club
Organized in Treasury

More than 1000 employees of the
Treasury Department are expected
to attend an entertainment and ball
at the New Willard hotel December
G. under the auspices Of the Loans and
Currency section of the Treasury De-
partment. Plans for the affair were
arranged at meeting Of the dele
gates held last night
A constitution was adopted At the
meeting and an organization per-
fected. It'll was announced that 16o0
employees OF the department had
Joined the club. The total number Is
expected to exceed $500.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
Commissioner GARDENERS
Car Damaged in Crash

District Commissioner Gwynn
automobile. driven by
william Stewart, 1910 Thirty-fourth
street northwest, was badly dam
aged yesterday afternoon, when the
collided with a Washing
ton Railway and Electric Company
street car at Thirteenth and F
streets northwest
Commissioner Gardiner was not in
the car at the time of the collision.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
ASH CAN THIEF MAY
HAVE CORNER ON COAL

When the thief who stole two
ash cans. valued at $3.50, from the
yard OF the home OF Mrs. II. B.
Reaves, 1915 r street northwest,
yesterday. is arrested. an alienist
should be called in to determine
the mental state OF the lawbreaker.
For who needs ash cans when
coal is so scarce?
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
Thief Steals $500
In Wearing Apparel

A clothing theft, involving $500 worth
of wearing apparel. was reported to
the police last night by Samuel FInkle,
of the Stanley Clothes Shop. 1908 Penn
sylvania avenue northwest.
The thieves entered the store by
breaking the glass in a rear door.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
District Of Columbia and Mzryland--pSir tl,-
day; Tomorrow fair. wzmer; moderzts north
west winds brouing sosIth tomorrow.
Virginia - Fair today: frsh To moderately
strong northwest tn north winds: Dmorrow fair,
waTIneF.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
German Mission Coming.

An unofficial mission of German bus
mess men is coming to the United
States to purchase raw materials for
their industries, the State Department
was advised yesterday. Their early
arrival is expected.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
DEPARTURES

Accumulated exrss Of temperature since Jan
uary l. 1919 +se4: Ixcess Of tsmperzture since
November l. 1913. +H; accumulated excess Of
precipitation since January !, 1913. +oos; eI-
CESS Of precipitation sin9 November l. 1919
+oB. Temperature same date last yezr-Highr
est GO; lowest, IS
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
LOCAL TENPERAruR1

Midnight, 4S; an. .; An, Il; Q an
u: 8 am, Is: 10 am. q; Il uoon, .; pm.
IS; pm. 3; pm, 36: 8 an. %; 10 pm.
s.. Highest. q; lowest, J
Relative humidity-s am, 81; . pm. %: 8
pm. sc Rainfall Is pm to s pml. Trace
Hours Of sunshine. ls Fer cent q npsable
sunshine. IL
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20
Honskong Hotels Crowded.

Hongkong.-Hotels are so crowded
now LEE women One statistician sees
on cots in the halls. Extensive en-
largements are being planned.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20

Felt House Slippers for Christmas,
! tsi.ss.-HAHN's.--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-20

RE sIa.,s sssre-ofaei.l weather
Repert-Fair to-day and temorrsws
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
Satyday Specials in
Silks, Wash Goods and W00lens

4Onch Crepe de Chine of superior quality and finish Large
color line Plenty of white and black S169 vd
SO and 40nch Fouard in such weaves as French Tils
Satin Punjab An showing of new spring stye
S189 yd. e '
36nch Fancy Silks in styles colorings to suit all re-
qulrements for smart dress or skirt. $l.69 yd.
WASH 1oods-3zlnch Zephyr Ginghams of the finest and
American A wonderful collection of smart paids
and stripes More new styles added this week. SOC yd
4oinch Printed Voiles. Light medium and dark grounds
with designs to suit all tastes 55c yd
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
The Price
You Pay

Price is always an import
ant consideration in every
transaction. Especially is
this true in household man
agement. Every person who
buys wearing apparel or
furnishings for the home
wants the dollar to go as
far as possible in purchasing.
Inferior goods are never
cheap! No matter what
they cost, they prove eX-
Pensive in the long run. On
the other hand. good rner-
chandise is never expensive,
If it is sold at a reasonable
price.
The merchandise sold at
this store is OF dependable
quality. We do not handle
'cheap" goods, and our
prices on good merchandise
are always as low as you
can find anywhere.
Your dollar will cover as
much merchandise and as
sood merchandise at this
store as any place you try
to make your dollar serve
you best.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
Distinctive
Vests

A very big showing of
vests i'll plain and fancy ma
terials, collars and collar
less. Materials are Dew
kist, Matelasse, 'Troicolette,
Piquc, Brocades, Pongee
and other fancy materials.
Prices range from SOC to
$3.50.
BOWHAN'S-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
RUMMAGE SALE
36-inCh Georgette Crepe
Special Tomorrow, SI.29 Yard

A fortunate price concession such have not been
able to secure for year makes it possible make this
unusual offer
Splendid quality in every desirable shade: White
Cream, Light Blue, Flesh, Pink, Rose, Turquoise, Or
child, Mais Copen Royal Navy, Wistaria, Gray, Taupe
Brown and Tan, and OF quality that aunders beau
tully. Remember, very special, S29 yd.
BOWMANS-Sfan Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11

44inch Voies. White with printed border of beautiful de-
sign in four coorings. 79c yd.
inch plain Voles of extra fine Full line of best
colors. 48c yd.
Wooens-54nch all wool Jersey. Best grade obtainabe
IL good shades. White and black sos yd
4O-inch Bengaline sungs Good heavy weight for suits
coats capes. $295 yd.
40inch Satin Charmeuse with all wool back Most dura-
BILE for hard $295 yd.
o4-lnch Mems Wear Serge Navy only for capes
suits $315 yd
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
Suits at S23. 50

1t only requires glance at these suits offered at
this price to see how real the values are. Only one
OF kind in serges and velours with silk braid but
ton trimming and some with vestees. Box coats
high wasted effect, belted and Russian blouse
models Suits are surprisingly attractive and excel
lent values at $3.50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
WOnen's Hosiery
Try a

Women to supply their Easter in hosiery
from the vast assormens show for they are certain to
obtain the ideas of fashion hosiery department
dainty but beautiful stocking is black silk with Partisan
Lace Clock $3.50.
BowMANs-Man Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
Dresses at S22. IS

A rare achievement in popular priced dresses for
women is expressed to maximum satisfaction in
these frocks. These come in georgette crepe
meteor taffea, georgettc and taffeta and combina-
tons of serge and Jersey and in figured gcorgettes
Dresses that have embroidery beading and trim
ming employed to fashionable advantage
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
Mems Nightshirts

We showing special lot of mems heavy muslin ib+
shirts, trimmed and plain white. e
these nghshirts made by of the best manufac
turers IN this country They full size made strong
to withstand hard These nghtshirts are offered at
great savings. Specially priced, Csc.
BoWMAN's-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-04-11
Easter COiffures

One of the features in extensive showing of hair
goods necessary for the newest Spring Coure these
handsome switches of fine quality hair mounted on
three separate stems
Wavy Hair Switches. Medium length, $245; long,
$3.45
BOWMANS-Third
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

Winifred Reeves left for Fowler
Tuesday after a short visit here
with Mrs. H. G.. Morrison.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

checked at this express office"
The boy didn't know but what
maybe it was an express office, all
right. 1t looked like one. And il
was really with a bit of pride he
pulled out a five dollar bill and
loaned it to the Jetmore banker. 1t
isn't every day that boy gets a
chance to be banker to a banker,
and do such a man a favor.
The banker went upstairs to ex-
press his stuff. Then he came back
downstairs and they went to the de-
pot together to take the train to
Jetmore.
Gust go in and pick US out a
couple Of good Seats" the banker
said, "Pll go and get the tickets"
The boy went in. But the banker
didn't show up. The train was
starting and still no banker. The
boy had no ticket, and no money
the S. was all he had.
All he could do was to get off
the train and report to a police
man. Later on, about 10 o'clock
the banker was located by a police
man, down by the VIM. Kelly mill.
He gave the name at the police
station of A. Voorhees,, and said he
was from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was
turned over to the county authorities
to be prosecuted on a charge OF
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28
HIS VICTIM WAS A MERE BOY
The Supposed Jetmore Banker
Worked Confidence Game for
Only Five Bucks.

A youth was waiting for train
at the Santa ,Fe depot this morning
Along came pleasant voiced
stranger who soon made the boys
acquaintance.
"Going away?", was the natural
query.
Yes, the boy was going to Larned,
looking for work.
"Well, well; Pm just the man you
want" replied the pleasant looking
stranger. "I'm president Of a bank
at Jetmore and own a couple Of
threshing outfits working there. |
need some men. Better go along
with me-"
Sure the boy would. It was an
hour or two before the train would
leave, so the stranger and the boy
walked up town to get the Jetmore
bankers grip. At the Fonton Loan
& Trust company building on Sher-
man street the Jetmore banker had
to go upstairs after the grip.
"By gosh, that's funny" he re-
marked, 81 haven't got anything less
than 500 bill. Have you got any
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28
YANKEE ROBINSON CIRCUS
TO EXHIBIT IN LIBERAL

The Yankee Robinson Big Three
Ring Wild Animal Circus will ex-
hibit in Liberal on Tuesday, Sept.
9th.
In addition to the usual circus
attractions there will be an Athletic
Carnival headed by Young Hacken-
schmidt, "World's Champion Middle
weight Wrestler" who will demon
strate how he conquered all con-
testants and issues challenge to
all the world, and a prize of one
hundred dollars to anyone who
can "stay" for fifteen minutes.
There will be two performances,
one at 200 p. m. and the final one
at 500 p. m.
Among the offerings of a thrill
ing circus program are Alber's ten
performing polar bears, Jules mix
ed group Of lions, tigers, pumas,
jaguars, leopards and heyenas. Capt.
Tiebor's musical seals, Irving's rid
ing lion and Holman's performing
zebras, and the only trained camels
in the world are to be seen with
the Yankee Robinson Circus. In ad-
dition to the above features the Blu
chanan Stable of Blue Ribbon win
ners under the direction of the
worlds greatest horse trainer, Mr..
Max Sabel, will execute intricate
gaits and ball room dances never be-
fore attempted by other equines.
There will be thirty mirth-provok-
ing clowns who will intersperse JOY
thru out the performance.
The engagement of the Yankee
Robinson Circus will be inaugurated
with a free street pageant which
will leave the circus grounds al
noon and will cover the usual
down town route. A picturesque
procession of unusual novelty is
promised.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

Mrs. H. f. Root who has been
here visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Lydia Augerot, left Friday for her
home in Hayne.
Ledru Healy was here this week
on a visit to his father, Geo. H.
Healy. Ledru is now located at
Wichita Falls, Texas, where he is in
terested in the oil game and is doing
well. Mrs. Healy did not accompany
him to Beaver but is visiting with
her parents, J. B. Craig and wife
at Liberal.-Beaver Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

T. ]. and Roy Smith were visit.
ing their cousin, Geo, Ellison of
Guymon last week
Mrs. f. j. Thayer left Friday for
the Eastern part of the state to
visit with relatives.
Winifred Reeves left for Fowler
Tuesday after a short visit here
with Mrs. H. C. Morrison.
Earl Craig, after spending a
week at Amarillo, and the Round
Up at Tucumcarri, returned home
Monday.
Mrs. Wick Hahn and little daugh-
tire. Pauline, returned Friday from
Wichita, after a weeks visit there
with relatives.
Mrs. |. N. Hudson and Mrs. John
Hurd of Kingman, who have been
visiting Mrs. Haworth returned to
their homes Friday.
Mrs. J. W. Phillips who has been
visiting friends in Liberal left Fri
day to visit her huband who is a
broom corn buyer
Mrs. L. T. Williams and children
of Guymon came in Monday to
visit her sister, Mrs. Ruth Boyton
at the Carson house.
E. C. Huddleston of Forgan was
in Liberal Wednesday on business.
Mrs. E. R. Chapman of Hayne,
was in Liberal Tuesday,
Mrs. H. P. Dykes returned to
her home at Coldwater, having made
two-months' visit here with her
son, B. ]. Dykes and family.
Miss Anna Atkins of the BOles
Dry Goods company left Satur-
day for Wichita for a weeks visit
with her brother, Will Atkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Gasaway and
three children have returned from
Colorado Springs, where they have
been spending their vacation.
Mrs C. L. Jones and son, who
has been visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Gadberry, returned
Friday to her home at Cabool, Mo.
Mrs. Nellie Smith and children
returned to her home in Larned
| Il Il 81 NTH har
brother, VIM. Dellinger and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Loges and
daughter, Alta went to Medicine
Lodge Monday, called there by the
sickness of their daughter, Mrs.
Chester Springer
Miss Phoebe Davis who has been
visiting her brother, Frank and
sister, Mrs. Glenn Walden for the
past six weeks returned to her
home at Alva, Illionis, Friday.
|. L. Bartholomew returned to
Newton Friday after a short visit
here with M. L. Hayes. He just
recently returned from over seas,
having received his ulsCHdtBe rug
ust 18th
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Meek and little
daughter Geraldine, of Smithville,
West Virginia, are here visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Meek,
southwest of Tyrone and other rela-
tives in Tyrone and Liberal. They
have been away seven years and
notice many improvements in the
town and country.-Tyrone OBJ
server.
Mrs. Erma Anthony and two
daughters, Georgia and Ruth left
Wednesday for Lawrence, Kansas,
where they expect to make their
future home and the girls attend
the University. This family have
live in Liberal six years and have
made many friends during their
stay here, who will be very sorry
to learn of their leaving. But we
wish them success and happiness
in their new home and they. are
y
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

change? I've got to get my stuff
working confidence game.-Hutchi-
son News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

Chester Reitz, wife and daugh-
tiers and Mr.. Reitz's sister, passed
through Liberal last week. They
have been living at Enid, Okla
homa, but were on their way to
California, where they will reside
in the future. While here they were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. w
Dubois and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

Mr.. Herald Moore of Gate, Okla
homa was visiting at the home of
Miss Elsie Freely Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Meek and little
daughter Geraldine, of Smithville
West Virginia, are here visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Meek
southwest of Tyrone and other rela
tives in Tyrone and Liberal. They
have been away seven years anC
notice many improvements in the
town and country.-Tyrone OBJ
server.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28

Do not forget that handle CrOckery and Enamelware
We expecting large shipment of dishes any time
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-08-28
Syrups
Fruit Jars

Pint Self Sealing, per doz.... IS
Quart, Self Sealing, per doz.. 80
Quart Ball Mason Jars, per doz. .85
Quart Wide Mouth Shram Jars rs
Half Gallon Ball Mason Jars. LOS
The sun., 1919-06-29
! Atmosphere Sedate, Bohemian and Romantic Mark
Gathering Places That Are Filled With An
ecdotal Interest of Great Writers

landlord with little sympathy for the
literary calling gave his picturesque
tenants notice and one of the most
famous II informal of literary clubs
came to an end.
The Athenmum of London.
In striking contrast to the b.
hemian flavor Of the circle Of the
Impasse du Doyenne has been the
Athen@um of London, long the most
celebrated of Englands literary clubs.
The Atheneum dates from 1924, and
the present club house has been little
changed since II was erected in 1880.
The founder of the club was John
Wilson Croker, Secretary of the Ad-
miralty, editor of Boswells johnson"
and generally accepted as the I'M
savory Mr.. Wenham of Thackeray's
Vanity Fair Other men than
Thackeray evidently dlsliked Croker,
for when the Atheneum was in pro-
cess OF formation and the house, on
what was then the courtyard of the
famous Carlton House, being planned,
Croker, against all opposition, forced
on the organization the sculptured
frieze under the balcony that was
The sun., 1919-06-29

"F'oker's Special" conspicuous literary
men of the Garrick in the last century
were, in addition TO Dickens and
Forster. already mentioned, Leigh
Hunt, Charles Reade. Sir Edward
Bulwer-Lytton, Anthony Trollope and
Wilkie Collins.
\ London literary club not likely
soon to be forgotten by the American
visitor who has been privileged to en-
JOY its hospitality is the Savage, which
looks down upon the Thames from
Adelphi terrace. that quaint. short
street where GarTiok lived when there
was a notorious thieves kitchen" in
the neighborhood. and where George
Bernard Shaw still continues to add TO
the gayety of his own and other lands.
The Savage Club was formed in the
eos in the White Hart Tavern In
Catherine street. Strand, and among
the early members were the Broughs
The sun., 1919-06-29

young man." he said. 81 am hitting
at the man behind him."
The arrangement between the two
novelists lasted almost to the day OF
Thackerays death.
The Garrick Club was formed in
1881. seven years after the Atheneum.
Its original home had been the house
Of William Lewis, the comedian. and
later Probatts Family Hotel. The
present clubhouse, now between fifty
and sixty years old, is near Covent
Garden. Like the Players of New
York, the Garrick was founded with
the object OF bringing together men
OF the dramatic profession and men
Of the allied arts of literature. paint
ing sculpture and music. Besides
Thackeray, who found in the club
models for such OF his characters as
f. Bayham of THE Newcomes," who
was. supposed to be John Forster
author OF THE Life of Dickens" and
Foker, of "Pendennis," who was in
disputably Andrew Archdekne, an &C.
centric comedian who invariably adj
dressed his portrayer as "Thack, me
boy" inviting him to take a pint Of
The sun., 1919-06-29

Abbey, Henry white, John S. Sargent
and Brander Matthews.
1t has never been quite settled just
how Thackeray became a member Of
the Athenaum. There is no shadow
of doubt about an episode In the his
tory of the Garrick Club in which he
was the most conspicuous figure. The
row involving Thackeray, Edmund
Yates and Dickens Is the most famous
OF all literary club rows. Thackeray's
heart was more with the Garrick than
with the sedate and statelier Athe-
n@um. In time he came to regard the
former club with a kind OF proprietary
affection. Yates was q new member
and young man. 1t was in the Gar
rick that he formed Thackeray's &C.
quaintance. To q London paper he
contributed a personal sketch of the
great novelist that was not entirely
fiattering. Thackeray, forgetting how
in his own younger days he had
lJmpooned Bulwer-Lytton and others.
called for Yates's expulsion from the
club. Dickens came forward warmly
in support of the offending journalist
an action that Thackeray bitterly re-
scented. Il am not hitting at that