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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
POLICE GATHER
LOTS OF DRINKS
Ralsin Jack and Bad Booze Help to
Fill City Hall Cells.

Yesterday was a banner day at po-
lice headquarters in the matter OF
drunks and ever and anon the cell
room resounded with the howls and
complaints Of those who had looked
upon booze or "raisin jack" with a
fond gaze.
Officer Hale Of Elm Grove sent IN
the first contingent from that town, all
native sons and all loaded to the guard
rails. They were: Joseph Brumhaus,
IS: Henry White. "a: George Gabner,
"a, and George Jones, IL years. They
were all accommodated with quarters
IN the city prison and will listen to
what Police Judge Ritz has to say
this morning.
NJ. w. Hastings, 50, was the next
student to have his name inscribed on
the roll'of honor. Officer Mclaughlin
picked him up. He was too full to give
his place Of residence.
Officer Gehring then ambled in
with Albert Beltz, 3S. city OF Wheel
ing. who was the possessor Of jag.
Then came Stanislaus Mizaski. OF
Wellsburg. Stanislaus was rolling up
his pants and stepping over shadows
on the sidewalk thinking they were
flowing water. SO Officer Stanley
chaperoned him to the patrol wagon.
Officer Stanley also arrested Alex
Cabulsky, whose wife charged him
with disorderly conduct.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
ATTORNEY M'GENLEY'S
CHARACTERISTIC REPLY

Last Thursday night Carl Rachnlan
Republican candidate for prosecuting
attorney, alluded to the Mckinley b.
Partisan Campaign Committee, stated
tho reason the name OF Attorney
Edmund Jones name appeared on
the committee was because Mr.. Ms
Ginley had promised 10 make him as
sistnnt prosecutor II he was success
full at the polls. In answer to this
statement Mr.. Mckinley said:
81 rofuse to deny or affirm any
statement made by Mr.. Bachman'
However, l will sly this. It would be
a pleasure to have associated with me
man Of the character and standing
OF Edmund Jones"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
HOTEL CLERK
DIES SUDDENLY
Harry Houser, Pioneer of Wheeling,
Passes Away OF Eaart Disease
While On Daty.

Harry Houser. veteran hotel clerk
aged 81 years, died suddenly at the
Hotel Wheeling on Tenth, near Main
street, shortly after o'clock last night,
topping from chair In which he was
seated and gasping his last breath in n
few morlr'ts. The death was due 10
heart failure.
Mr.. Hou4er resided with relatives, n
short distance from III" hotel in when
he wan employed, on upper Market
street. near Tenth. His death was
totally unexpected and WIS severe
shock TO friends and relatives. alike.
He left his home late yesterday alter
noon in the host OF spirits and met sew
eral friends on the way to his place or
duty with whom he chccr:iy passed tho
time Of day g.,
Shortly after . O'Clock, as was his
custom when business had slaCkcncd up,
he left his position behinE the desk ana
walked out into the hotel lobby and took
q seat. W. .. Jones and +. F. M"k"n-
gle, two guests, and Murray Showaltcr,
a boy. were also seated IN the lobby.
Suddenly they noticed Mr liOr"er
cIutcns"g at his throat and paswinG. be-
fore thew could sYr'ur forward to catch
him hc fell t. tn, four. Those present
at one unhu:' pur'l hi cola" !" 't.:Urd
him rricf and Nr. G'.hw"i W. %0m-
mancd However, when tn" physician
arrived Mr.. ttHStr uIu ldSHed d".tH'
Harry Hnusrr wuS ho.n on Market
street Wheeling. IN 1854. AMI passed hts
hoyhood days In his fathers HON" on
the SIT. Of the Wheeling Steel Corpora
ton building He attended the schools
Of this city and later on hccam" COM
mcrcial traveller. In his day he has
visited every state in me Union ana
made an env!ahlc reputation as sales
man.
He travelled at various times for the
American Tobacco company. the star
Soap company and for several large mcr-
camille firms IN this city.
In 1895 he welded Miss Kati" Roctti-
grr. daughter OF August SUc'tic"r. who
at that time owned tn" old St0n" HouS"
NJ Elm Grove. His wife and tiv" sons
all passed away years prior to his death.
ShY~c ronthc ago NJ hrcam" night
clerk At the Wheeling Hotel aH3 tonG the
gre. .tost interest in his occupation. as II
daily brought hm h'p ;dCt with
members 81 his former profession, COM
mercial travellers.
He WAS member OF tho Catholic
church and the knights OF Columbus.
and attended St Josrph's cathedral.
Relatives left to mourn his death are
a sister. Mrs. Rose Miller. and Il niece.
Mrs. Edward Stoehr. II has not been
decided just when the funeral services
and burial will tax" place.
Detective Richards was assigned on
the case and notified Coroner r. q.
Hobbs. who ordered tho body removed TO
Schvoeder's mortuary establishment.
Although the dead mans given name
one as Harry" and his genial diTposi-
ton and unfa!lng good humor made him
IL legion Of friends.
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
DR.. M'CREARY
IS CALLED TO
ASPlNWALL, PA.
Pastor of Second United
Presbyterian Church May
Leave Wheeling.

DR.. Ira G. McCreary, pastor OF tho
Second United Presbyterian church. an
nounced to his congregation at Sunday
mornings services the receipt OF cal!
from the United Presbyterian church or
Aspinwall. Pa. one of the largest SUB
urbs Of Pittsburgh.
The church TO which DR.. McCreary Is
called Is one OF the strongest congrega-
lions In the Pittsburgh district Its pull
pit has been vacant since April OF this
year. when occurred the death OF DR.
John 4. Dun, one Of the leading men or
the United Presbyterian church, who
had held the charge for IS years. The
call extended to DR. McCreary Is appreci-
ated by his congregation az high honor
but his loss would be too deeply felt
and every effort will be made 10 induce
him to stay. DR.. McCreary has consented
to defer making his decision for at
least three weeks, during which time he
will visit Aspinwall and confer with the
congregational leaders Of the church
there.
Or. McCreary came to Wheeling only
four years ago from Greenville. Pa. and
during that time has become one OF the
best known ministers Of Wheeling and
has taken a prominent and active part
In many movements for civic better
ment His departure from the city
would be a distinct loss TO the entire
community and many persons Join his
congregation In hoping that he may de-
eide TO remain In Wheeling.
Remember Richard Wilkie for JUS
tee OF the Peace IN Union District
lO-3ld&er
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
Mrs. Freda Seaman.

Mrs. Freda Seaman, OF Beach Bot
tom, died at the Ohio valley General
hospital yesterday morning at 5:45 OF
asthma. She had been Ill for a num-
Der OF years and was taken to the hos
pItal Saturday evening, where she
died a few hours later.
She Is survived by her mother, Mrs.
Marie Wilson. and her husband, Henry
Seaman, Of Beach Bottom. The fu-
neral will take place from the home OF
her mother. Mrs. Marie Wilson, II
Twenty third street Arrangements
have not as yet been completed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

birthday. The decorations were in keep
Ing with Halloween. and later IN the
evening refreshments were served
Among those present were:
Misses
Anna Laura Kraft: Geraldine ASram
Marie Schultz Myrtle Bullinger
Elenor Steiadorf Helen Oats
Alberta SSonnefclt Elizabeth KRAFT
Masters
Harry Oats. William Mitch
Alfred HiGgs Rayburn Oats
o. 3. Kraft Clarence H!ggs
George Petroplis Robert Ragatee
Charles Schultz
A Halloween party was given Thurs
day at the home Of Miss Zenora Tim
msr, 3l6 North wabash street. The
rooms were decorated in keeping with
Halloween and the diversions OF the
evening were dancing and games. Al
1880 Halloween luncheon was served.
Those who attended were.
Misses
May Hartman Emma Reed
Helen Magi Martha Atmeyer
Bertha Quantz Mabe. Reineke
Gertrude Wiley Lavine Rinderer
Anna Grub Zenora thinner
Messrs.-
Al Frazier Ray Ell!ston
Louis Tiboins George thinner
Charles Cooke Harbcrt Sawyer
Harry Altmeyer George Wiley
William Bycott Arthur Hade
A vote for Thomas F. Thon~r for Sheriff
meOnS economy efficiency and experience.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

Sarah Fleming, aged nine. died at
the Ohio Valley General hospital last
evening at 6:25 from mitral regurgi-
tation.
She is survived by her mother. Mrs.
Tink Russell Fleming. Funeral ser
vices will be conducted by Rev Fish,
pastor of the st. Andrews church, at
the home ISL Twenty-ninth street, on
Wednesday afternoon at 1:So. Inter
ment will be made at the Greenwood
cpmatary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

The first American air line passen-
ger service will come into existence
today and will operate on a daily
schedule between Key West and Ha-
vana. Six aeromarins cabin flying
boats o. the largest size ever used for
the transportation OF passengers will
be employed In the service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
STEP or K,R "a T
Fraa FraI Tn~atmeut 4

Rec uest.
Ask also for my "pay-when-
reduced" offor. Ny treat-
ment has often reduced at
the rate Of Q pound . day.
No dieting. no exercise. all
solutely safe and sure
method.
MRS. z. Bateman wrttess-
Have taken your treatment
and It Is wonderful how II
reduces. 1t does just as
you say. I have reduced q
pound a day and feel fine:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

Mrs. Anna Schmidt writos:--I weighed
i7S pounds before started your treat
nant and now weigh - pounds. You
may print this II you Ike.
These are just examples Of what my
treatment can accomplish. Let me
send you more proof Mt my expense.
DIR. r. NE VIVIAN. Licensed Phy,ician
geo fifth Ave. New York, Desk 1-eaA'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

OF st. Matthews church. and also by the
Masonic lodge at the home on Wednes-
day afternoon. Interment Will be In
Stone church cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

Boies Penrose, U. s. Senator from
PENNSYLVANIA and long a leader OF ma
tIonal prominence In the Republican
party. Is so years old today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

A vote for Thomas F. Thoner for Sheriff
m ,,ans economy. efficiency and experience.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

A vote for rhomaq r. Thcnsr for ehsr1n
means economy. ofticieuoy and experlaaoes
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
! he | aylor 1horofaro

A vote for Thomas r. Thoner f~ eAeTaR
mems economy. ef1clency and SxpertdDee.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

A vote for Thomas r. Thonrr for Sheriff
nnCslnn economy cffit lency and cNItcrlcnCe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

A vote for Thomas F. Thoner for Sheriff
means economy, efficiency and experience.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

. vote for The1e1 ?. Thonsr fer 1hssan
l.. .ns oouH01Y. aEdo3aaA1 md axpo0noe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
ELK'S DANCE
THIS EVENING
Halloween Dance at EK's
Club-More Affairs For
Miss Walmsley.
NovDocBN1

NovD1kBH1
~. always watched tho signs Of Autumn
With sudden. visttul rear.
But not this year
I used 10 feel LOWS richness pass me oy
with southocund birds down each November
SKY.
Today each gold or crimson leaf that studs
The subtly lnsseninR green
OF tho forests screen
Becomes a tiarinE torch or glowing coal
Lights fuel on tho hearthstones OF my soul.
1've no more r-sd for poesr, OF pen
Or lip; made my poems when
had not lived this fnirest one OF AL.
Now. there's no time
Head. heart and sense
Are trimming with inf,ntudes OF rhyme
But Love makes poems small.
Does Winter cross tOmorro"'s frost bright
What do care?
In not my shelter sill
In safest. keeping. everywhere:
Edna Mead.
The Halloween dance to be given at
the E.kE' club this evening by the local
lodge OF Eilks will be one OF the most
interesting events Of the coming week.
and the committee has left nothing un-
done to assure the success OF the even
Is.
grated In witches. cornStalks and other
appropriate novelties. and the soft glow
Of the subdued lights will shed rose
glow over the dancers. During the In
Permission refreshments will Do served,
and the affair promises to be one q tae
Miss Elizabeth wala.lsy. the guest
Of Mrs. Alex Glass. will receive many
ali Of which viii be delightfully infor-
NAL Wednesday. Miss Margaret Irwin
will have a few friends IN for tea with
Miss Walmsley as honor guest. THIS
affair will be very small and VIII IN
clude the intimate friends OF the hos
tess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mendel OF Wells
burg will entertain their friends this
evening at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
'Wyl!e Beall. the parents OF Mrs. Mendel.
Halloween party. and among the guests
from here are Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Fris-
sell. nd Mr.. and Mrs Alan Burt.
X X
Mrs. william Holloway will entertain
the members OF the Monday Bridge club
this afternoon. The afternoon will be
devoted TO the, fascinating diversion, and
the serving Of tea will conclude the nj
fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baird Mitchell. will be
hostess to few friends this evening.
Various diversions will entertain the
young folks. and later a luncheon will
be enjoyed.
The Second Twig will meet with Mrs.
Lee PAUL. at her home In Highland park
Wednesday afternoon for the usual sew
ing. and tea later.
Tho Laurel Twig will meet with Mrs.
B. W. Peterson for luncheon Wednesday
at one o'clock. The usual sewing will
occupy the latter hours Of the after
noon.
The Fifth Tvix will meet Wednesday
with Mrs. Robert Hazlett for the usual
sewing and tea
The Graft TwiR will meet with Mrs
Edward Hickman Wednesd at one
o'clock for luncheon. and the usual
hours Of sewing to follow.
y y
The girls Of the 8. D. 7. g. club en-
Joyed a Halloween party At the home
Of the Misses Brokaw on the Island
Friday evening. Various diversions AZ.
sorded amusement for the guests during
the evening. and later a delicious lun-
cheon was served with appointments
carried out IN seasonable effects. The
following were present:
Misses
Angela Rice Martha Rice
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
Allen 5'hurlow Johnson.

Allen Thurlow Johnson, aged ~. died
1T his home S25 Main street. Bridgeport
Ohio. yesterday afternoon at 4:45 follow
Ing II short Illness OF pneumonia.
Mr.. Johnson was born in Cleveland. O..
and when very small boy was Brought
to Wheeling. where he attended the pub
lie schools. He was employed at the c.
l.. DoIer foundry at Bella!re for num-
her Of years. He was a member Of the
Wheeling lodge, No. S. A +. e. A. NJ
Besides his widow. he Is Survived by
a son, Claude. Three brothers. Samuel,
win and Charles Johnson. al! Of Toledo,
O., aud two sisters. Mrs. Frank Powell.
of Glenwood. and Mrs May Louth, OF
Ashtabula. 0. Funeral services will be
conducted by the Rev. StrIder. rector
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01
ISLAND GROCER
PASSES AWAY
Nelson A. Thornburg Dies
Following Short Illness.

Nelson 4. Thornburg, aged So, who
conducted grocery store on the Island
for n number Of years. died a. his home.
IS Maryland street, yesterday afternoon
at 1925. following a ten days sickness OF
pleuro-pneumon!a.
MIR. Thornburg was one OF the oldest
business men in this city, starting in
his first grocery thirty years ago on
North Market street and after staying
there for about thirteen years he moved
lIS store TO its present location on Ken
lucky street
Decedent Is survived By his widow. n
son. Sterling. ard Augusta Thornberg
Three brothers. Joseph, Nelson A, and
William T. TUr-nburE. ali OF this city.
and a sister. Mrs. Rena Slser, also OF
this city.
Funeral services vii be conducted by
The REV. Craig, pastor OF the Thompson
VI. +. church, at the home of his nephew.
Earl SliScr. II North Tclth street, at
$50 Wednesday afternoon. 1nternent
VIII be IN Stone church cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

vote for Thomas +. Thoncr for Sheriff
me0ns economy. efficiency and experience.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

Remember Richard Wilkie for JUS
tee OF the Peace In Union District
l0-3ld&er
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-11-01

Martha Rice
LaVerne Brown
Virginia Remke
Elizabeth Clemens
Thelma Wendell
Dorothy FRANKIE !
Ethel Frinkman
Alice Brokaw
Harold Seyboid
Denny May
Bennette Cory
Charles Lyons
Charles Hiener
Luther Crow
Alton Blowers
Jack Sisson
Thomas Harris
Eugene Turvey
y -
New Britain herald., 1920-01-16

row. America will not be able to give the nations of Europe extensive cred it's until this tendency has been over come.
 Education is the only way to bring about ;J change. The program of Ma tional Thrift Week has been planned to educate the people of the United States along the lines of sound ecOno my. Ii includes: Bank Day" or ''N;l- tional Life in Industry Day. Family Budget Day and Pay Your Bills Day
 The Kansas bankers in endorsing National Thrift Week say:
 "EVery good movement has it's source Honor to whom honor is the apos- tolic rule. 1t is but just to say that this fine program has it's springs in the economic committee of the inter- national committee of the Young Mems Christian association. adding testimony that this great institution seeks always to minister to the we'll being of the men in those things called temporal which have to do with the happiness and prosperity of homes and communities
 Let all honor the memory of Ben jamin Franklin, whose name has gone down in history as synonym of thrift, by cooperating as the kansas S bankers are with those who are di- recting National Thrift Week.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-16
THRIFT WEEK WILL
 OPEN UP TOMORROW
Benjamin Franklin'S Birthday
 Fittingly Observed

The nation celebrated Benjamin Franklin's birthday and begins an eight-day program known as National Thrift Week tomorrow. Under the direction Of the '. M. C. A. ;L national committee will cooperate with tho individuals and business interests all over the country in teaching financial creed for the betterment of the in .dividual and American business. The bankers in all sections of the country from coast to coast and from Cana da to the Gulf will emphasize this creed the tenets of which are:
 Work and earn. Make a budget Keep a record of expenditures. Have a bank account. Carry life insurance Make 8 will. Own your own home. Pay your bills promptly. Invest in government securities. Share with others.
 It is the belief of those who have lent their support to this movem ent that by doing so a higher degree of American efficiency will be reached at time when American business in terests are in a position to monopo- lize the business of the world.
 Prominent business men after vis- fling Europe say that economic sal vation of the old world depends upon the ability of the United States to ex- tend credits to these almost bankrupt nations. This can be done only in proportion to the economic strength of the average American citizen.
 There is an obvious tendency on the part of many Americans at the pres ent time to spend freely, in fact Iav- jshly. without any thought of tomor-
New Britain herald., 1920-01-16
MODEL LEPER HOSPITAL
Brazil Has Big Institution Designed to Care for Several Hundred Patients Suffering With Disease.

Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, Jan. 16.- A huge model leper hospital, intended to accomm odate several hundred lepers of both sexes and all ages. is being built some distance outside the city of Suo Pauio. It is claimed that the institution will place Brazil in the forefront of any country in the world in the fight against the dread disease Laboratories with staffs of experts for research into the disease on thc most complete scale will be esta b. lished within the hospital.
 Tho leper colony will have separate departments for single men and women, children and married persons. It will have it's own church. Dosta l and telegraph office. police and fire depa rtments, light and water services and cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-16
LEATHER MONEY IS USED
 TO PAY FOR PAPER SHOES

Mattighofen. Austr!a, Jan. 16.--Res- idcnts of this community in Tyrol are using leather money as sales for pa per shoes. Fractional metal currency municipality authorized big leather factory to stamp out little round 10 heller pieces from scrap leather, This served the local business requirements until the people found it cheaper to use the leather money as solng for their shoes than to buy the leather SOleS.
New Britain herald., 1920-01-16
PLAN AMERICAN SCHOOL.
China to Soon Have One For lAmeri-
 can Born Children.

Shanghai, Jan 16.-Ame ericans in China expect soon to send their chil- dren to the first American school to be established for American pupils in this country. It will cost about S500.- GOO the collection of which virtually is completed. The buildings are to be located in Shangha.
 The new school is intended to serve the entire American population in China which numbers about 5000. High school grades will be offered so that graduates may be admitted to the leading universities in the United States. Heretofore, American pupils in China have attended British schools
New Britain herald., 1920-01-16
PUSSY ABOUT HATS.

Berlin. Jan. 16.--President Ebert took to task some of the officers of the German army while on a recent visit to Breslau, for wearing their field caps. A Berlin newspaper says that he inquired why they did not wear their spiked helmets. Their re- ply was: "On our helmets are the words With God for kin and Fath criand.' In such helmets the gener als cannot receive MT. Ebert"
New Britain herald., 1920-01-16
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Loo king-Take
 Olive Tablets

To have a clear, pink skin, bright eyes, no pimples, feeling of buoyancy like childhood days, you must keep your body free from poisonous wastes. Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets Ca vege- table compound mixed with olive oi) act on the liver and bowels like calonel yet have no dangerous after effect. Take one nightly and note results
 They start the bile and overcome constipation. That's why millions of boxes are sold annually, 1Oc and 25c.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-23
Roy SCOUTS HELP
TAME Wild TRIBE

,ava,i Madras Presidency. India,
to-JTnder the direction of the
-. +;sb Indian Government American
p.,tist missionaries are adapting oc-
.ontal methods in educating and 9TH
.,,,ise making good citizens of one Of
~, On called criminal tribes of India
m : tribe. known as the Erukalas, is
40 no of what in another country
..pld he called gypsies or brgands and
h,s been rounded up by the govern
mont into this region.
The wild" men and women of the
tribe are being taught to work and the
hoys and girls of the tribe are put in
school with other children of this place.
u,be criminals" as they are called,
pumber two-thirds Of the enrolment in
INC school, Exhibitions from time 10
fine of the work of the pupils brought
.out a procession OF the Erukalas, and
,tbe sight of one Of their children recit.
ing in a class was source of intense
pleasure.
So responsive have the Erukala bows
proven that pageant was given re.
Gently dealing with the Great War
Several government officials who We're
present at the pageant were surprised
at the discipline.
Discipline has been aided by the in
PRODUCTION of the Boy Scout movement
Tie Head Master of the Hawaii School
FIRST took the training in Madras. and
then he put some twenty of the boys
through the training The administer
ing of the Scouts oath and the presen
tation of slaves and scout handker
chiefs was an unique event and was at
tended by several officials. This is tn.
only troop in the Madras Presidency
that has boys from the criminal tribe.
n If