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Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03
OUR MOST POPULAR CROP.

What is Colorado's most impor-
tant crop?
Not many years ago farmers in
other states would have laughed at
such question at the implication it
contained that anything important
could be produced on farms in Colo
rado. Twenty years ago all the
crops grown in the state annually
were worth less than the mineral
output OF Teller county, and thirty
years ago all crops grown in the
state were worth less annually than
the output of a single mine in Lake
county.
Now, the value of the annual out
put of each of three important crops
grown in the state is greater than
the combined output of gold and sill
er for the entire state. These
crops are wheat, corn and alfalfa.
while in 1920 the value of the sugar
beet crop was greater than that of
either corn or alfalfa.
If the Importance of crops grown
in the state is measured by acreage
and by value of output, then wheat
holds first rank, and has held it for
at least three years. If, however,
we judge from the number of far
mers that grow -the various crops.
then both corn and alfalfa rank
above wheat. The census report for
1919 showed alfalfa ranking first
| in this respect, with wheat second
and corn third, But the reports of
county assessors to the State Immi-
grafton Department indicate that
more farmers are growing corn this
year than wheat, and perhaps more
than are growing alfalfa.
The Census report showed 24.S7o
| farms reporting alfalfa, 23,961 re-
porting wheat and 22,S73 reporting
corn. The first $4,000 farms re-
ported this year showed 7,O3S grow
/ ing corn, $3.50 growing wheat and
5,109 growing alfalfa. Later re-
ports. not yet completely tabulated
have shown a larger percentage Of
alfalfa, so that alfalfa still apparent
ly ranks second in distribution, while
corn apparently ranks first There
is no doubt, however, that a great
er acreage is devoted to wheat in
the state this year than any other
crop.
In 1920 assessors reporting to the
Immigration Department showed
that alfalfa was grown in every
county in the state except three and
all counties except two reported
wheat. Corn is not so widely dis
tributed geograp phically as wheat
! and alfalfa there being nine coun-
ties that reported no corn. This
crop is growing rapidly in popular
ity in the state, however, and is be-
, ing grown on nearly all the new
farms now being put in the produc-
ing class in the southeastern part
of the state. while in many districts
of higher altitude where it was 70 :
merly thought corn would not ma
ture 1t is now being grown success
fully for silage and in some instan-
ces is even being cultivated for
grain, Partial reports of county
assessors show that there will be
considerably more than 1000, 900
acres devoted to this crop in the
state this year. while the area de-
voted to alfalfa apparently will not
be in excess of 100000 acres.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03

request mortal asks of her. Hid
ing behind the bushes she hears the
Fairy Princess tell Thistlekin he
was mortal baby stolen from the
woodcutter. and recognizes her long
lost brother. She begs for his re-
lease and the Queen must consent
to let him go.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03

Presentation Of Diplomas.
FLOWER TEA ROSES and FERNS
COLoRS- PINK and GREEN.
MOTTO-"What We are to be, We
are now Becoming"
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03
Vacation Song.

The Elizabeth school adjourned
Wednesday for the summer, with
picnics, for each, the grades and
High School. the former going to
the Recreation Grounds east of town
and the latter going to Palmer Lake
for the day.
Our 1921 graduates are as follows
Grages-Misses Irene Brumbaugh /;
Lillian Doppler; Ruth Russell; Hazel
Aldinger; Margaret Dennison; Ed
ma McCracken; Ida Chirnside and
Elsa Jenkins. Masters Floyd Shep-
herd; Maynard Erkenbeck; Sharon
Litherland and Wayne Hammond.
Miss Eva Chirnside is the only Sen
ior graduate tbs year from the high
school.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03

The Ahl Motor &Tractor Company
announce among other sales this
a used Chevrolet touring; a new
Buick and a used Ford
There was a government emplcye
for every 1900 people a few years
back. There is one for every 200
now And including all govern
ments, federal, states, county and
municipal, every 10 persons in he
United States are called upon to sup
port a government employe and his
family. 1t used to cost citizen
IL cents to support the federal gov
ernment. Now, it costs him sis.
Portland journal
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03
PROGRAMME

Play 4th, 5th and 9Th Grade. Girls.
"willie's Complaint. Floyd Weiss
"a Drive in The Rear" ,----------
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03

purchase
will be should have
ar
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-06-03

------- warren darland'
Play -4th, 9Th and 9Th Grade Boys.
Military Drill - ----------- Boys.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Buckf1elo.


Sunday night, May Goth, an eight
pound daughter arrived at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Cash. Name, Eleanor
May.
The members of Turner Chapter, Roy
al Arch Masons, conferred the degree on
class of eight here Thursday night.
The Uncle Josh Simpkins Co. gave a
good show here Friday evening.
Mrs.. j. G. Wilmington went to Boston
Saturday, where she had one eye re.
moved. She has had trouble with her
eye for several months and It reached su
acute stage making an Immediate opera.
ton necessary. She is reported as do
ing we'll.
d. II. Hall OF New York was q week.
end guest Of his sister, Miss Shirley, al
Saints Rest.
Mrs. Emma Chsffin has re. urned tc
Norway after visit with her daughter
Mrs. G. w. Tilton.
Buckfleld Grammar School ball team
played East Sumner here Saturday.
Repairs are nearly complete on Voss'I
new candy parlor and be will move II
next week.
The grange hall has been repainted BY
Jordan and Record.
The chamber of commerce met Wed
nesdsy evening. A better roads da!
will be held the latter part of the month
when all will be asked TO devote one da!
to minor repairs.
The annual piano recital by the pupilt
Of Mrs. Eta Mitchell will be held q
I, O, o, r, Hall June 18th.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Hebron.

Hebron boys won at the track meet a,
Brunswick last week. Coaches Dwyer
and Caliber went with the team, and quite
number OF students also went
Prof. Mariner and Prof. Thompson
attended the Boston Hebron Academy
Alumni banquet, meeting the new prin
cipal and former graduates.
Mrs. A. NJ. Richardson and Albert were
here for Sunday and Memorial Day.
Rev. Mr.. Kingsley gave an appropriate
sermon on Sunday. Donald Partridge oi
Norway gave the address Monday. Mem
bers from Post Dwinsl, Mechanic Falls
we're present. There were exercises by
the children, singing by the quartette
and dinner served. Although flowers
we're scarce the graves were beautifully
decorated.
Miss Marion Cummings was at home
from Colby for the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Melcher were ip
the place Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. Henry Pinkbam returned to bel
home in Newton last week.
The ball game here Wednesday be.
tween Hebron and Brunswick High
scored II to in favor of Hebron.
G. q. George Is spending week al
Biddeford Pool, the guest of j. E. Bart.
lett at his summer cottage.
Mrs. W. A. BartlHt is quite poorly
and we fear will not be able to come to
Hebron as she intended.
A. NJ. Richardson Is here for q few
days attending to business at the closing
Of the school year.
Prof. Mariner and Il. z. Stearns were
at South Paris Thursday.
The Bickfords are making great i'm.
provements around their new homo,
grading, etc and large flower garden
planted.
No harm by frost here 30 far.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
EaSt Sumner.

Several from the vicinity attended the
Memorial Day exercises at West Sumner
The usual big crowd were out and al
generously fed free as usual. As the
Democrat has correspondent there, we
will not give any further notes.
Arthur B. Briggs and wife Of Auburn
and John Briggs and wife of Canton
we're In town on Memorial Day to deco.
rate the graves Of their parents.
Bon Bisbee arrived home on Saturday
from an extended trip West.
Carl NJ. Stephens and family visited
his parents at Kennebunk recently. Mr..
and Mrs. r. G. Stephens and Mrs. Lucy
Russell are all well and finely located
there. Henry W. Cobb Is also located
10 Kennebunk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Ksene, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Ksene and Sharon Robin.
ION visited the "twin cities" on Thurs.
day, going in Ray Keene's new Ford
touring car.
Another killing frost on last Th ursdsy
morning on low lands.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Bethel.

81. N. Upton caught Q severe cold
while at the convention. and Was worse
the next day after getting home, and
had trained nurse few days. His
brother-in-lsw, DR.. Twitchell of Port
land, visited him in bis illness. He is
much better now, however.
E. E. Whitney has recently purchased
a new Cleveland touring car.
The Merrill-Springer mill has started
up work again after being shut down
ten days for repairs.
Mrs. Raymond Hutchinson and little
daughter have returned to Portland to
stay till Mr.. Hutchinson sails again.
Mrs. r. r. Tibbetts was in Portland
recently to attend the grand chapter,
o. E. 8.
Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Curtis have pur-
chased house In Auburn, where they
will later make their home.
The farewell reception In honor of
Mrs. Springer's going was given at her
old home. now the home of F. L. Ed
wards. An original poem was read by
Mrs. Charles Davis. Mrs. Park and Miss
Alice Mason poured tea, and the young
ladies served fancy crackers and cakes.
All departed feeling sad that we shall
see the Springer family no more, but
glad that their home will be In sunny
California.
The Academy Herald is out this week,
and many of them sold.
Miss Kate Howe spent q week with
her sister, Mrs. KeDdriok of Litchfleld,
also visited her niece, Mrs. Davis Of
Lewiston.
The juniors Of Gould's Academy went
on picnic at Screw Anger Falls Satur.
day, May %, starting at 8 A. NJ, return.
ing in the afternoon.
Sunday morning Rev. Clarence L.
Wheaton delivered the annual memorial
sermon before the Grand Army, Brown
Post, No. "a, the Woman's Relief Corps,
the George A. Mundt Post, American
Legion, sons and grsndsons OF veterans,
and the Boy Scouts. The sermon was
full Of force and character and we'll
delivered. The services were in the
Congregational church. Special music
was given. Monday all the various or.
ganizstions marched with all the school
children and their teachers to the monu.
ment, where they bad q few exercises,
thence to Odeon Hall and listened to .
masterly address by Judge Whitman OF
Norway.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Wilson's Mills.

The Sunday of May 22d was "Whit,
Sunday" with us this year Apple tree,
were Q mass of bloom, like huge bou
quets. Forest and field took on new life
after the showers, but 1t is very dry and
dusty again now.
Mrs. w. b. Hart is very busy woman
with her own family and q number oil
boarders to care for.
Mrs. B. N. Storey 10 q guest of heI
daughter, Mrs. Millie Linnell.
Two men were In town Wednesday
selling Dodge cars. Mrs. Gretta Wilson
purchased one.
Mrs. Ethel Curtis and family have re.
turned to Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. 8. Bennett and family
spent the week. end at Canaan, Vt, with
Mrs. Bennett's father, Frederick Bar
rows.
Mrs. J. T. Hart has gone to Lewiston
with her little son for medical advice.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Looking Ahead.

Here Is a new Northcliffe story
from 1.-The Mirrors Of Downing
Street" The eminent editor had u
caller who raised his hat and made d
profound bow to the elevator boy as
the two men. Northcliffe and his
friend, went up to the editors rooms
When they came down the friend
again raised his hat and bowed low tt
the boy. Northcliffe demonstrated will
him.
"You shouldn't Joke with these
boys" he said. at makes discipline
difficult"
"Joke !" exclaimed the caller. "Goot
heavens, 1 wasn't joking. How do
know that tomorrow that boy will mo-
be the editor of the Daily Mall?
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
A De Laszlo Portrait.

Among the portraits recently painted
by Philip A. de Laszlo is that OF G. Pow
ell Minnigerode, director Of the Corcoran
Gallery of Art In Washington, d. c,
This portrait WAS not ordered. but painted
at the artists request and dedicated to
Mn. Minnigerode. This lady 10 the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. /. Holdsworth
Gordon Of Washington, ID. c., q niece oi
Mrs. Admiral w. W. Kimball Of Paris
Hill, and has spent several seasons with
her at the "Old Brick" This is what
the Washington Sunday Star has to say
about the portrait:
SIT 10 an excellent likeness, spirited,
vital, frankly sincere, and Is painted with
the technical brillispcy which character.
lies this artists work. Mr.. de Lsszlo is
o great artist a. we'll as an accomplished
painter. His portraits are interpreta-
tions OF character, searching and keen.
He is as analytical rs Sargent and more
suAve. he has painted Mr.. MinnIgsrods
~ . seer Of visions, q man OF ideals,
broad sympathies, tremendous enthusi.
asm and at the same time possessing ex-
ecutive ability in large measure-alert,
intelligent, capable. He has portrayed
him % bis friends know him TO be, In
bis capacity as director Of the Corcorau
Gallery OF Art, and a. citizen and col
league, the friend of the artists aud ART
lovers.
&c. Powell Minnigerode Ia an Alexsn-
drian by birth and comes Of an old Vir-
ginian family. He has been connected
with the Corcoran Gallery since he was
little more than lad, being first clerk
In the Office Of DIR. Barbarin, then di-
rector, aud later assistant to Mr.. Nc
Gulrs, whom be finally succeeded rs sec
retary and director. he has thus liter
ally grown up with the Coroorsn Gallery
Of Art, and the present standing of the
Institution is 10 no small measure due to
bis interest and effort. he has more
than once been offered positions in other
cities which might have afforded him
larger scope for bis talents, and certainly
would have yielded larger financial re-
ward, but be has chosen to remain here,
and be has given himself without stint
10 the work Of building up and main
taining on high level the Corooran Gal
lsry OF Art.
"In appreciation OF this faithful and
efficient service the board Of trustees Of
the Corcorsn Gallery Of Art recently
voted Mr.. Minnigerode . three-month
leave Of absence that be might take an
extended and semi-official trip abroad.
He will sail on June Q, and will visit in
bis official capacity the art galleries and
museums in England, France, Belgium,
Italy and Spain before returning in the
fall"
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
North Waterford.

Dustin McAllister 10 visiting at Frank
Chandler's this week.
Will Ray is in poor health.
Quite number from this place were
ut Stoneham Memorial Day.
Annie Hazelton picked several wild
straw berries May 29th.
Millard Littlefsld visited his father In
Albany the week end.
Eugene Lovejoy, who runs the board
saw for Harry Brown, out his finger
quite badly Saturday.
There was big crowd at the dance at
Grange Hall Saturday night.
Mrs. Lois Little6eld 10 visiting ct her
sons, Jesse Littlefisld's.
Willis McKsen, night watohman st the
spool mill, 10 unable to work % bis wife
10 very siok.
Frank Hatch has . bicycle, and has
given his old one to bis brother Ralph.
Mrs. Msude Smith came from Auburn
Saturday night and visited her mother,
Annie Hasslton. until Monday morning.
Ernest Grover has sold his Ford TO
Gard Libby.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Chas. Marston and Nora
Abbott went to Norway Friday night,
and went to the pictures.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
CHINESE HAVE OWN COURTS
orientaIs In This Country Administer
Justice Without Troubling the
Regular Tribunals.

Completely isolated from any inter.
ference from the occidental officers OF
the law, the Chinese have their own
courts Of law. Criminals against THIS
code, when punished, are not hailed BE-
fore the white mans tribunal. Az
conclusive evidence, examine tne
dockets Of any court, in an attempt %
find where one Chinese has Issued Il
complaint against another, say the po-
lice. Quick execution, under the busy
life of downtown Portland, Is said I'd
have been meted out to many men,
while milady shopped above.
At any rate. that Is the gist OF one
OF the many tales told about police
headquarters concerning Portland
Chinatown, by an "unchow" who
should know. Most Of the police are
aware of the suspected existence OF
the tunnel. The numerous raids
against gambling dens. which to the
public are more or less routine az
fairs, are tinged with the thrill OF ae!'
venture for the police, who wonder
which one Of their number will be
the first to discover one Of the en-
frances to the mythical passageway.--
Portland Oregonian.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Az II Was Pronounced.

"You have made big mistake"
said the boss. IT never saw that word
in my life. 1t may mean 'ossifed,'
but even that word doesn't apply"
"But that Is what you Dictated
replied the stenographer, spelling and
pronouncing from her notes.
"Ah, yes" returned the man, u un-
derstand now. I said bona fide,' but
didn't expect you to spell 1t 'bonl-
'"=HOustOn Post.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
solIdif,sd OIL Economic Fuel.

French chemists have announced
that they are meeting with signal sue
cess In the effort to save and conserve
the fuel supply by process which
solidifies the oil and makes 1t IN tMi
shape much easier to handle and eco
nomical to burn as fuel
At no distant date, 1t Is promised
1t will be possible to use the ne"
product as substitute for heavy fue
oils In furnaces, locomotives, and fol
other industrial purposes where cofl
conservation Is big issue.
Not only will the product not be al
fected by changes Of temperature, but
It will also withstand combustion un
less In direct contact with flames, while
1t is easily extinguishable by water.
Preliminary samples already pro
duced have proved too costly.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
A Recital.

An amusing and enjoyable recital was
given last Saturday afternoon by the
youngest pupils Of Nellie N. Jackson.
The program which follows WAS rendered
In fine manner by these young pianists
Dues-Juss We Two.
(a) When Daddy was Learning to Play,
(b) A Merry Roundslzy,
Howard Twischell
Duss-TOmmy fuckers Dilemma,
C.) Pretty snowdrop.
(b) Spanish WALTZ,
Ruth Brown
March Of the Little ssges Esther Caldwell
tb} Dance on the Green,
(c) Bells Do Ring,
Duet-Close Of School.
America,
Dues-ts) Coming THO the Rye.
(b) Robin Adair.
Hazel Mosher
Duss-ls, Disappointed simon.
(b) Miss Mufest's Beau.
Rita Shaw, Eleaner Hsskell
(b) First Rose Walk,
lc) ravorite Walls.
(a) Old Lang syne.
(b) The Lion,
(cS Birdie. Birdie, In the Nest,
Frederic Garcelon
Duet-Children In the Woods. Ruth Brown
(a) Misorere,
(b) To the Colors.
(c) Happy Farmer,
I'D Marching Through Georgia,
Eleanor Haskell
(a) The Palms.
(b) Tannhauser March,
(c) Assembly March,
Nelson Haskell
(s) Flowers Of Springtime,
(o) Last Rose Of Summer,
(c) With Mirth- Resa Shaw
Duet-Martna-----------E Eleanor, Nelson Haskell
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Dlckvale,

Mrs. Bernard Putnam and daughters
Audrey and Bernardine, spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Herman Full
Ter, In Milton.
Bernsrdine Putnam celebrated hei
eighth birthday last Friday. Her moth.
or made her pretty birthday cake with
eight candles and she bad Ice cream and
fruit. John Wyman, an old gentleman
of 8S years, and Lucille Libby, q play.
mate, shared the treat. She received
several gifts.
Friends Of Mrs. Gerald Tracy /are glad
to see her homo again much improved
in health.
Mrs. Hiram Washburn is In poor
health.
Several from this place attended me-
mortal exercises at Dixfield May 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Drisooll of Liver
more Fails, and the lstter's mother, Mrs.
Otis, Of Auburn, were 1t David Chen
ery's Sunday.
Miss Florence Richardson of Dixfleld
10 In poor health and Is stopping with
her slater, Mrs. Oscar Putnam, for rest.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Br0Wnfield.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Straw Of Con
way and Mrs. Emma Porter, of Portland
called on friends in this village recently
Rev. Luther F. Mckinney of Bridgtor
preached the memorial sermon Sunda,
afternoon.
Hon. Mr.. Perry of Fryeburg delivered
the memorial address at the Town Hall
The school children contributed to th.
exercises by singing and recitations
Guy Meserve and Hubert Wentworth
read selections.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Cole of Arling
ton were guests at Reuben Linsoott's
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Wentworth
were at the Seven Elms Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Spring of Gorbam
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spring OF
Portland called on Mrs. Julia Besn, 1t
being her S8th birthday, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Eaton and children
of Conway were In the village May 30th.
Mrs. Fannie Fitch 10 on the sick list.
Mrs. Gus Colby of Denmark, who is in
poor health. is staying at present with
her daughter, Mrs. Andrew Blake.
Arthur Walker has purchased q new
auto, also Roscoe Lord.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
New Orleans Anniversary.

In 1923 the two hundredth ami
versary Of the formal elevation OF
New Orleans to a capital city, with
the historic Place dArmes as Its civic
center, will be celebrated. and by that
time it Is hoped not only to have
Jackson square and its surroundings
duplicate It's ancient arrangement but
also to duplicate the ceremony which
marked the occasion as memorable rs
any In American civic history.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
West Peru.

The good old summer time Is here anc
everybody is using 1t.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Woodbury. went tc
Gilead last Sunday.
Llewellyn Farrar, q. E. Rafuse, Ger
aid and r. s. Tracy with their familie,
went to Grafton Notch Sunday, and
some Of them went to Moose Cave.
Mrs. (. A. Richardson of West Paris
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Put.
nam.
Miss Florence Richardson is In poor
health,
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
West Sumner.

Rev. j. P. Roberts, Baptist field work
er, is holding meetings this week at tht
Baptist church and calling on the people
This work is being done In preparation
for Rev. Helen Carlson of Paris Hill
who is to commence regular services al
this church for the season next Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock (standarc
time An effort will also be made al
that time to organize and establish 9
Sunday School.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Locke'S Mills.

Memorial Day was observed here in
the usual manner. Services were held
at the cemetery, and the graves decorat-
ed by the school children and mem bers
Of Jackson-Silver Post of Bryant's Pond.
The camps were nearly all occupied
over the holiday. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Merrill and Capt. and Mrs. Charles Ester
brook of Portland were at "Camp Com
fort;" John L. Marshall and family and
Miss Evelyn Ross Of Woodfords were In
Scamp Echo"
Ralph Bou,elle of South Paris has
commenced work on his tea room that
10 to be built In 1.-THE Pines" near Mrs.
Abbie Trssk's.
Frank Robbins and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albion Abbott recently entertained q
party of friends at their new camp "Rob.
bins Nest.n
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Edmund M. Harlow,

The body of Private Edmund N. Har.
low, who died In France on February 81,
1919, arrived in Hoboken, N. j., from
overseas on May 20, and was brought
to Norway, where funeral services were
held In Leroy Spiller's funeral parlors,
with Rev. Chester Gore Miller of South
Paris ofaciating. The interment was at
Riverside Csmstsry, South Paris.
Private Harlow was born in Riley
Plantation October /, 1879. he had
bsen . resident OF Norway and South
Paris before the war. At the breaking
out OF the world war be enlisted In the
Twenty first Engineers, with which or.
gapizstion be remained throughout the
war. He was working with the Saliva
ton Army when stricken with pnsa-
monia, whioh was the cause OF his death.
He was Q member of the Knights of
Pythias In Few Hampshire, Of the Odd
Fellows In South Pafls, and the Loyal
0rdSr Of Moose In Norway.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-06-07
Fox Aids Farmer.

Besides such poultry as they cap
ture, foxes are very fond of field mice
and destroy thousands Of them; in
this way they are positive benefit tc
the agriculturist, says the American
Forestry Magazine. They also catch
and eat many wondchucks-the latter
standing in the utmost fear of them