5. This morning's papers publish an assertion (a statement) by Mr.
Pullman, which throws new light on the strike.


EXERCISE XIX.

_Insert the proper word in each blank, and give the reason for your
choice.--_

HOUSE, HOME.
1. Whenever a tramp comes to our ----, the dog is untied.
2. His new ---- will be finished in November.
3. Mr. S. owns a beautiful ---- and has a happy ----.
4. One can build a very good ---- for $6000.
5. ----s are built to live in, not to look on.

PARTY, PERSON.
6. There is another ---- coming on the evening train, but he will leave
to-morrow.
7. A cross-looking ---- alighted from the stage-coach and entered the inn.
8. The cause of both ----s shall come before the court.
9. Is the ---- that wants a carriage at dinner or in his room?
10. He is attached to the king's ----.
11. Who was that fat old ---- who kept us all laughing?

SERIES, SUCCESSION.
12. The ---- of Presidents is a long one.
13. This stamp belongs to the ---- of 1864.
14. A ---- of calamitous events followed this mistake in policy.
15. A ---- of accidents prevented the sailing of the yacht.