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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

The Protestant Episcopal Church Congress.
which holds its seventh annual meeting in
Providence this week, promises to have ses-
The discussion of the first day is on Civil
Service Reform; of the second, Methods of
Charity Organization and the Revised Yer
sion. Rev. S. II. Gurteen of Toledo dealing
with the first and DR.. John Cotton Smith
with the second. The third day is devoted to
Diocesan Relations, with an evening given to
a discussion of Liiurgical Growth by Phillips
Brooks. and the last day to educational mat
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
A Very Romantic story

A strange and romantic story reaches us
from OlmutZ. having for its hero Young
infantry lieutenant named Pohl, belonging to
an Austrian regiment at present quartered in
that ancient garrison town. II would appear
that some twenty years ago or more General
Prince Ruspoli accompanied by his bride, to
whom he had been married barely n month,
happened to visit Olmutz in the course of hi,
wedding tour. While sojourning at the
principal hotel the Princess was taken sud
denly i'll and brought into the world healthy
child Of the male sex. For reasons that NAV
be readily understood the youthful couple
resolved to conceal this event from th.ir
respective families. and induced an Austrian
officer to adopt the infant under solemn prom.
ise that their secret should be faithfully kept
by him during their lives. Pohl, the officer
in question, brought up his adopted son to
his own profession, and the lad has turned
out a gallant and sssiduous soldier. On the
9Th of last Nav Prince Ruspoli died in Paris.
and it is alleged that on his desthbed he con-
fessed the existence Of a son in Olmutz, born
in lawful wedlock, but passing by the name Of
POhl, who turns out to be the young Lieuten-
ant above alluded to. As the gretter part of
the late Princes property. valued at between
fGO0,0 and f700,0 900. is strictly entailed
upon his eldest son, il will naturally fall ~
the share OF this fortunate youth. as well a.
the title, one Of the most ancient and illus
trious in Italy. He has, according to lead
ing Viennese journal, already received a com
munication from his brother, Prince Ruspoli
Jr., disinberited by this amazing discovery,
informing him that the Prince had indignant
ly refused a proposition made to him conf
dentially by renowned Italian brigand 10
assassinate the loDg-lost heir for the moderate
cons liberation of ESQ sterling. 1t is to be
hoped that his Highness will apply provide
for relative who has given him so striking
and conclusive proof Of his high-minded
disinterestedness.-London Daily Telegraph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

Exclusive Of the mortality from yellow
five years previous to 1880 was "a per ,00G
annually. 1t was supposed that the new sys-
TEN of sewerage would decrease this rate ma
terially, and doubtless it would have produced
that desirable effect had not the people been
obliged to drink filthy water since its COM
pletion. In reality, however. the death rate
has increased alarmiDglv, running upto near
ly GO per 200 for the week ending October
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
Flashes of Fashion.

Long dolman sacque visites have elbow
sleeves and are trimmed with collars and
bands Of long pile plush, feather plush and
fur.
Dress buttons are more beautiful and orna-
mental than ever; those in bronze, cut steel.
oxydized silver and mosaic are noticeable.
1t is the fashion just now to cover every
thing in your dressing room with lowered
materials, furniture, mantles and walls are
draped in this wav.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

An exchange says :-"When, in 1861,
Governor Morgan appointed young Arthur
engineer on his staff" says the Buffalo Ex-
press, "about the last thing he could have
dreamed of was that young Arthur would as
President, return the compliment by ap-
pointing the Governor Secretary of the Treas
ury in lSSl.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

Peoria, H., paid over 81 100000 more
taxes than Chicago and about 5000, ,000
more than Cincinnati, and this year the
collections will show greater proportion,
placing the place at the head of the spirit
producing districts IN the country. On
Wednesday last internal revenue stamps to
the value of So, Ola, 200 were sent thither in
one packet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
NO. 254.
AUGUSTA

loss of s.. SAC. 900 on which there was about
S624 600 insurance. Eight churches. 2S
school.houses, $50 stores, and l, ,l4i dwelling
houses were burned.
The superintendent of the experimental tea
farm at Summerville. s. c., sent 5000 tea
plants to the Atlanta Exposition, on October
81. The average height of these specimens,
which were selected as fair sample Of the
crop, is about nineteen inches, and they look
he athy and hardy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

Articles of Impeachment have been pre-
sented before the Legislature of Minnesota
against Judge +. ST. Julian Cox. who is ac-
cused of long-continued and notorious habits
of dissipation, incapacitating him from dis
charging the duties and maintaining the
dignity of his position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

Ex-senator Sergeant of California, who
is urged for n Cabinet position, is a native
of Newburyport, Mass, was once a type-set-
ter in the Government Printing Office at
rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
FOURLIVES SAVED.

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup relieved four Of
my children of a most alarming attack of
Whooping Cough, from which their throats
and necks became so swoolen a. TO prevent
them from swallowing. Nothing would give
them even temporary relief, until this Syrup
vas tried. One bottle. in one night, saved
their lives, verify believe.
GEO. w. EARHART.
Captain Of Police, Baltimore, Md.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

Sixteen Sitting Bull Sioux have gone to
school at Hampton. Sitting Bull himself
should be sent to school at Sing Sing
Philadelphia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries an
nually supply over 5000. .0oo, 200 oysters to
the markets of this country. That is over
so oysters to every inhabitant of the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
Dailp kennebtr 3ournal.

Tending Guitesu, is said to be a lawyer of
good parts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
NOTCH

1. hereby given that the City Ordinance IN rsfA =
.s, " .nSor,.sd from and after this date. Safey
NJ and limb compels me to this course. - T" ~
hsanorne 4 common nuisance.
BY oros1 " 'As c. Il. WHITE. City MarsAa
A.spsta, December 10. lsso.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

Judge Mullin of the New York Supreme
count Of old age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28

KENNEBEC 81. r,,,. =,
creditor and sylvester Welts is debtor, and VIII
he sold bs public auction saturday. the 10 DAY OF
D,.c.mhar A. ID. 1851. at ten O'Clock IN the forenoon
st the Office of s. l.. Ticomb in Augusta, IN ssla
county of Kennebec, all the right IN equity wnlcn
SyIy,.,er Wetz the above named debtor mas OF hsn
an tb I'D day of June A. ID. 1850, at ten O'CLOCK iu
the forenoon that being the time OF the attacntpen
of the same the original writ in TINS ac'.on ~
r,s,.p, tram two mortgages hereafter mentioned
and a.scribcd the following described real estate
TO wit: certain piece or parcel OF lana situate ~
R,,up Kennebec County, Maine, bounced ahu ue
.rrihed as follows: Bounded on the south py lauu
~ R.,s.v Went worth and land Of the heirs OF
Stephen Morrill,, the east by Great fona' on w
r;ds, now owned BY John Fletcher and by lana oi
Iydia Aus in, and on the west bv the o'9 Soun,y
rnsd that once led from New sharon 10 beisra"e'
cont.iuinr ninety more or less ot'hE Tue >"'e
conyey,d 10 sylvester Welis by Ira II. tracey oy
deed dated Oct. 18th. ls.2 recor1eo IN H., r.
IA The above described real estate being suplsc
totwo MORTGAGES the first of said morisages aa.ea
oe,ober 10 ls.s recorded in the henheoec neksu.
~ neds Rook Si2. Page 5f3, given oy s!Nes'e.
wcns In Johp ~ Baisiell 10 secure the paw u. y.
y, ,, notes for one hundred dollars each payaoi ~
two and three years from date win lh'erer ;jm
'mn,,.ays was assigned to Charles A. biainaeh
m.snn,bsr -th lS.5 recorded in said henneoec neg
istry OF Deeds Book 3li. Page =. Saiu "a ps~
mort ya On, before mentioned is rtcordeu III sa.H
;s,ry Rook 29a Page SO, dated February ,tn,
c;nsn nv said sylvester Welts te John hersom n 70
Secure the payment of three notes ol my s date
sch nsyxbe in one, and THREE years rom "a'e M
v;,h Interest AT nine per cent. The amount que en
.ch Of said mortgages will be made known at the
time and place of said sale, srrvrNS Shar;s
Augusta, Oct. 25. 1881. oc'S'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
Dailv Kennebec Journal.

Issued every morning, except Sundays. Hcontain
the latest news by telegraph and mail, gives reports
NJ Markets. and has carefully prepared political and
local articles, and generous amount Of farming,
home and miscellaneous reading with full compila-
zion of State news
"a moi made within the year. Single copies cents to
~ had at the periodical stores of j. r. Pierce Au.
Eusta; srsar W. srsiIle nT a, ,;i aher' n
Advertisements inserted reasonable terms. Rates
NAV be had on application at this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
The Latest Yet.
But the Same Result.

SO. Norridge ,oek, Me-, Feb. !, IseI.
Messrs. Morris & Ireland Boston, Mass:
The safe bought of you last October, was III 4
two story wooden building. which burned January
25. The building teok tre in the highland the saie,
building, and its contents, fell into the cellar
pile ofdry wood. making hot fire which lasted 10.
len hours. The outside o. the safe was h. aed RED
hot. Ii melted the handle aud dial OF the door
The contents consisted of watches, jew"lry,
siverware. books, papers, etc.. all of which came
out in good condition PAPERS lying against the ,n-
side Of the safe were not injured, The sale shows
Tor itself what it is and feel well satisfied wiih
what 1t has done. Please write what You can aiio"
for 1t towards a new one. and oblige,
d. r. HALL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-28
Champion Record in the Great Bos'
ton Fire in 1872.
MAINE CIVIL OFFICER.
FOURTH EDITION.

This work has been carefully corrected revlsed'
improved and new matter added. by BYRON ID. YER
kiLI, Esq The revision includes all amendments
OF the Revised Statutes of iszi and acts adduonai
ther~to passed at each Legislature, dnciudng fna'
fs79, and notes all decisions Of the Supreme Court
to the present time. Sent postpaid on receipt $3.50
sl0RInG. SHORT / HARMON.
PORTLAND, NE.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

AN IMPuDxNr vARMINr.-A settler on
the banks of Vancouver Lake recently had q
curious experience with . cougar. One
evening last week the face Of the animal Wa
seen at the window, where il made an A.
tempt TO got into the house. He rssched
his gun and fired upon Il. but il returned
twios more, end hs shot At IL each time, and
aftsr TIE third shot Il did not come haok.
Whsthsr u vas mortally wounded - could
not tsll = 10 tsaes d The aaiqal sesN b
founa pext day.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

MORE TRAMP WoRK.-A few days ago q
tramp went into the wood-choppers camp
situated on farm below the city belonging
to the Sisters of the House of Providence
He produced . big knife. and Aourishing it
in the air compelled the wood.chopper to get
him some dinner. After disposing Of it he
coolly rooled up the mans bed and blankets,
tied them up, and made of. A thorough
search for the culprit since has failed to dis.
cover either him or the stolen property.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03
County Orders! County Orders!!

will pay upon presentation to me within
four az weeks from date all County Orders
issued by the Auditor Of Clarke County. w.
T. up to and including order 20l of the Au-
gust series of 1880. If said orders are not
presented within the said four weeks from
date will pay subsequent Orders in priority
Of Issue as far as funds for that purpose can
be applied. Interest on all orders issued be.
tween Order No. 13S, May series, 1879, and
said Order No. POI, August series, 1881, will
cease on the expiration OF this notice:
FRED. W. BIER,
Co. Treas, Clarke Co., W. 7.
Dated Vancouver, w. T., Feb. 3, 1881.
rat.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

He WAS PERsUADED.-A bachelor over
on Salmon creek the other day subscribed
for newspaper, agreeing to pay when his
hens commenced laying, at the suggestion
of the solicitor. Now it turns out that the
only hens he owns have split feet, curls in
their tails, and drink with heads down.
Some newspaper man will have to wait long
before such hens lay eggs, and is therefore
out and injured.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

A CENrENARIAN's OPINION OF BURNS
Mrs. Cunningham, = woman of 1O2 years,
living at Mallet.Scheuech, eight miles south
of Glasgow, is said to be the only living per-
son that has seen the poet Burns. Her
father occupied neighboring farm when
Burns and his brother Gilbert owned Moss
giel, and she repeatedly saw and heard the
poet cracking jokes with her elder sister,
for whom he had passing fancy. To this
day the good old woman "canna understan'
what the folk max sic wark ABBOTT Burns
fora lowse, thriftless fellow and fain O the
DRAM" Mrs. Cunningham is still hale in
mind and voice.
After reading the above Joseph remarked,
''Mrs. Cunningham seems to have formed a
very just estimate of the poets character
to which Jamie replied: "Hoot mon The
sulky, sullen auld dame wadna max sic a
splore gin Bobby Burns had wed her sister. -
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

IT SHINES. -Blurock has come out with a
new milk wagon, we'll built and covered,
made after the latest and most approved
fashion, which would throw in the shade
any of the Portland establishments of the
kind. Blurock has built up good city
dairy business, attending to it promptly,
and he deserves success.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

To the people Of Vancouver and Clarke
County. take pleasure in saying that my
branch, the Palace Gallery. now located for
. short time in Vancouver, il in charge Of
Mr.. Severance. operator. You will find, -
I have proved him to be, very pleasant
gentleman and competent artist. Having
visited q number Of towns with this branch
during the last two years, with mnch salts
faction to my customers and profit to my
self, it is with confidence that / now solicit
your patronage.
Respectfully,
I.G. DAVIDSON.
Photographer. corner First and YAM
hill SITS. Portland, Or.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

The PIONEERS Of Clarke county are one
by one dropping out of the ranks, death
claiming a share every year. It has been
suggested by some Of them that an associa-
ton Of the early settlers should be formed,
to collect and preserve the early history Of
the settlement, and place ON record the
names Of the men and women who braved
the hardships Of the wilderness. The idea
il good one, and we hope to see it acted
upon at once in some practical way.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

Saturday next is the day appointed, by
the call in another column, for the farmers
and others of Clarke county to meet and
discuss the propriety of forming an agricul-
tural society. Such societies exist in all the
older portions Of the country, and afford
grand opportunities for the display Of the
fat of the land. When they are used only
for agricultural and mechanical display they
are benefit, but if they are only brought
into existence as agricultural boss trots"
and place wherein neighborhood jealousies
are to be fostered and further fomented, it
were better for the county if they had been
strangled at birth.
An agricultural society conducted ON hon.
est principles, wherein favor is shown only
to the best exhibition and not to the exhib-
itor, wherein the best butter and cheese, the
best grain, or best displays Of manufactures
draw the crowd, will win in the long run,
and exist as worthy and beneficial institu-
ton. But of all demoralizing institutions
with which the American people ever came
in contact, the simon pure agricultural boss
trot" takes the first premium for being ut
terly worthless in the encouragement of
either farming, fruit raising or manufactur-
ing. Trials of speed in horses have their
proper place and recommendations, and
horse racing honestly conducted has its en-
joyments and its triumphs, but an honest
horse-race at a county fair is most improb-
able occurrence, one that takes time that
should be devoted to other things, and adds
nothing to the exhibition but an incentive
for big crowd to attend who care nothing
for anything else. Our opinions OH this SUBJ
ject must not be mistaken as meaning hos.
tility to the proposed society, for they are
meant to be given only as words Of warning
against the rock on which have been split
hundreds of such promising associations in
the Eastern States.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

THE New Boat is in danger of being floated
by high water before full preparations can
be completed for regular launch, and now
the work is being rapidly hurried up so that
she can be put in the water in day or so.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

SOMETHING WRONG.-A list of the mem.
bers Of the legislature recently published in
the Olympia papers says w. A. Knapp is
Joint Councilman for the Clarke, Skamania
and Klickitat District, instead of j. A.
Kerns. The official returns received at the
auditors Office in this county from the three
counties showed majority of over 200 for
Mr.. Kerns, and the certificate of election
was issued to j. A. Kerns. Will the Olym-
pia papers rise up and explain?
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

We the undersigned would respectfully
request all citizens Of Clarke County inter.
ested in agriculture. to meet Us at Brant's
hall in Vancouver on Saturday, February
S, 1881, at 2 r. NJ. for the purpose Of con.
sultation in reference 70 the formation Of IN
Agricultural Society for the improvement Of
live stock Of al kinds. and grains Of every de.
scription.
For further information call 1t G. w.
Durgin's stsrs.
Signed,
G. W. DURGIN,
]. T. GOSS,
NJ. G. HENSLEE,
J. w. COCHRAN,
DAVID RUSSELL.
L. N. HIDDEN.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

TIMBER DowN.-The heavy gales of last
week Frustrated much timber in Clarke
county, and the roads are obstructed in all
directions, very badly in places. Mr.. Nc
Kim started from Zeek's mill ION Saturday
for town with his team, but was turned back
before proceeding far, so he had to come in
ON foot. Jack Cox's road, that he has
worked SO hard to clear. is all filed up again,
worse than before. Jacks opinions on the
subject arc more forcible than elegant.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

ST.. HELEN's SoC1ErY.-At the regular
meeting of st. Helen's Society, held on
Monday evening, Jan. 3lst., the following
officers were elected to serve for the ensuing
three months: President, Miss M. Troup;
Vice President, Mr.. A. Downing; Treas
urer, Miss E. Blackwood; Secretary, Mrs.
M. E. Nicholson; Executive Committee
Miss L. West. chairman, Miss May Turn
bull, Miss Agnes Ebert.
M. f. NICHOLSON, Secretary.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03
BORN.

In Vancouver, Jan. 80, to the wife of L. B.
Straw, q daughter.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03
THE

Nsa&sst, incest. nobhissk clsanssk coolest,
eoisst best Ut highest ceiling. largest Ky.
ksht-in fAot ~ Boa Ton plsss,
'THE IDENTICAL"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

The chap who has been going for Thomas
O'Neill so lively of late quotes Robert Burns
as follows:
20 for the gift to gle US
To see oursel's as ithers sec u.s."
If Burns can stand that without rising in
wrath from his grave we think Tom O'Neill
will be able to pull through safely.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

drayage, &c. STANDARDIZATION. 46 70
Cost Of publishing connected with the
survey. 80 w
Total ................... $5oO 20
To this must be added an estimate of not
exceeding S. for recording, etc., expenses to
come.
CASH PATENTS RECEIVED following
cash patents were received at the U. s.
Land Office this week:
I. Clark Richards, Nathaniel w. Tallant
Geo. H. Griffin, Finley M. Bartholow,
Fred Dee. William Mcleod,
John Beal, Milton Weidler,
Wilbur F. Starr.
The following cash patents have also been
received:
Charles Bruno, William T. J. Jackson
William L. Lee, Neville w. Lewis,
julius Ordway, Geo. w. Weidler,
William J. Snyder, William Frasier,
Richard Everding.
Parties entitled to the above patents
can procure the same by sending their re-
ceipts to the Land Office.
A. o. U. W.-The Order of United Work
men is in prosperous condition in Oregon
and Washington. The lodges now number
forty, of an average membership of As and
an aggregate membership Of 1900. The Or
der is strong in the larger towns; in Port
land there being five lodges and over four
hundred members. In this city the lodge
has over thirty members, and the number
is steadily increasing. Though not large
lodge it has the best and most substantial
membership of any lodge on the coast, As
shown by its financial reports. A lodge was
organized at Steilacoom few nights ago
with sixteen charter members, and another
will probably be established at Port Gam
BILE within week.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

tESamples sent on application. Ordss
from the country whether large or small Will
receive careful attention, thereby giving Ia
dicslin the country equal advantages with
residents in this city.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-02-03

The family OF Mr.. Thomas at Pioueer, in
this county, is down with scarlet fever, and
ono death has occurred. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas are now down with the dread dis.
ease.
Mr.. Jacob Thompson has become associ-
ated with Nye 4 Dillon in the butcher bust
ness. The firm remarks that it has come 70
stay, and will remain until the last hide ID
Aayed.
Ellsworth Post Of the G. A. r. in Van.
couver has encouraging prospects Of consid.
cradle additions to its membership soon, and
gives promise of becoming one Of our per.
manent institutions.
The tramp who was arrested for stabbing
. man last week has been bound over to
await the action Of the grand jury ct the
March term Of the U. 8. District Court, and
10 now in the county jail
Mr.. N. NJ. Johns and wife, who expected
to leave for their homo at Pendleton some
weeks ago, are still ct Col. Shaw's, being
forced to isngthsn out their stay by the sus.
pension Of al travel up the Columbia.
According to the weather report Of the
U. 8. Signal station ct Portland, eight and
half inches Of rain fell during the month
Of January, about two inches les than fell
IN four hours in Shasta, California On Sun
dAy -.
Psopls hsrs who have frisnds Il ~ s1eok
banina1e n H. upper country age gstting
uaeaay IN ~ abseaoe Of al newA I'D know.
Ing MT unusually severe wsather y pre-
vaiIine abovs. thsy fsas VI vorel dieoeeegs
Aneag theA