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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23

With the largest and
most complete stock Overcoa Youths
shown in this This talk, the facts
by a We of and
most elegant Keey Overcoats all of the popular
coorngs shown i'll this city, the workmanship
manufactured ourselves full line Wombo
Ovecoas plain and Chnca black and blue
sc to A. We have made and sold Worumbos years.
written guaranty given with and workmanship
Our line of $1,000 them make will sonsh
you in quality trimmings and workmanship We have them in blue
Chnchla color warranted ab Keseys and dagona number
colorng Boys Cape Coats We have big stock We ay
the deck listers Our 81 90 Ulster worth IS eveywhe
plain Blue Beaver Ovecoats color $1,000
make just the coat for old gene sizes 3s 49, cut extra length
Refers for Men and Boys all grades Leather
We are headquarters for all kinds of Woodmens Goods Hand
Domestic Drawers and Double Feetng Fur Suits So
Chden Suits 81 25 Boys Suit o. long pans line Boys
three piece Suits short pants Genuine ucks Gloves for boys best
leather mttens
$3.50 and $500 pants WOOL yard every pair
Cali what bargains give you won't get you
purchase.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23

1890 Fall \ Winter 1891
new GOODS
N. B. HeseltOl's
Fancy Articles.
Ladies' Underwear.
Childrens' Underwear.
Corset Covers.
Jersey Ribbed Corset Covers.
Ladies Jersey Ribbed Vests.
Ladies Jersey Ribbed Pants.
Ladies Wooden Hosiery.
Childrens' Wooden Hosiery.
Gents WOODEN Hosiery.
Starlight Yarn.
Spanish Yarn.
Saxony Yarn.
Germantown Yarn.
Ball Yarn.
Gents Unlaundered Shirts.
Misses Corset Waists.
Box Stationery.
Block Paper.
School Paper.
Knotted Fringe Towels.
Plain Towels.
Tidy Towels.
Turkish Towels.
Linen Crashes.
Cotton Crashes.
Stamped Linen Goods,
Stamped Aprons.
Embroidered Aprons.
Windsor Ties.
Lace Collars.
China Limb Dolls.
Kid Body Dolls.
5 Gent Dolls.
China Fruit Plates.
China Mugs.
Mustache Cups & Sauccrs.
China Cream Pitchers.
Vases.
Portmonaies.
Picture Books.
Ladies Bordered Handkerchiefs.
Gents Linen Handkerchiefs.
Pearl Beads.
Gilt Beads.
Hair Brushes.
Tooth Brushes.
Toilet Soaps.
Etc. Etc.
l have an elegant assortment OF
goods which | am offering at very
low prices.
N. B. HcSG|tOn.
1877 WATER ST. SK0WHEGAN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23

DAILY
JOURNAL,
FOR So. 90.

The Publishers Of the Lewiston Daily
Journal, wishing to introduce the paper to
new readers, will send it to new subscrib
ers from November list, to the end of the
session of the Maine Legislature for So 90.
This period will also include an exciting
session of Congress
Send us your name and address and -
If you can't afford the Daily, send us 81
cents for the Lewiston Weekly journal fol-
three months.
PUBLISHERS OF JOURNAL,
LEWISTON, ME-.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23
The De Seve Concert.

Lots of pretty things. for babies. al
Colby's
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23

l have an elegant assortment of
goods which | am offering at very
low prices.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-10-23

EDWARD u. russell IOTmer TeSiucnt VI
Skowhegan but recently of Boston, Mass.
has lately sold his arc lamp patent to the
Canadian Electric Company Of Canada
for $780, 900. Mr. Russell has patent In
the United States 70. this lamp and has
made application for patent on the same
in Ave foreign countries.
The Corporators Of the Skowhegan
and Norridgewock railroad company pur-
pose to open stock subscription books,
complete their organization BY the
election of directors and officers, make
working survey and put their line under
contract this fall 90 that it may be pushed
right along In the early spring. They
also purpose to purchase the steel rails
and contract for sleepers this fall.
DR.. 8. z. Conant has recently made .
liberal propo sition to Joseph Pulitzer,
editor Of the New York World. This
gentleman hes had to place the manage
ment of this great paper In other hands
owing to continued Ill health, and the
Doctor makes him an offer to come FOR
treatment to the new Sanitarlum Of AMI.
drosis for . month and II be does not
secure from him at the end OF that time
. Glowing testimonial Of this method.
NJ. Puli,zsr's expenses shall oil DO paid
By the Doctor.
VIZ, Rohbiss rstarasd recently from
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Soldiers Day.

The last day of the Logan county fair
Sept &c, 1890. has been set apart for the
veterans.
The boys expect to renew their camp
life by cooking beans, rice. pork and
chickens and will send out fOraging
parties for country produce.
There will be genuine combat with
wild hogs and fighting roosters, such as
in the war times gave the soldiers much
trouble.
Speeches. martial music, recruit drill,
ETC., will be sandwithed into the fair pro-
gram. A campfire at night in the g. A.
R. hall where every Soldier will stack
arms and bubble over with songs, yarns,
and speeches,
The sons and daughters of veterans
are invited to come and be ready for any
duty they may he called upon to perform.
By order of committee
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

Bayha's New York Racket is the
FRUIT DEPOT for the city of Colby,
Kansas.
Final proof notices published hereafter
in the Thomas County CAT. The old
price of 81 90 will prevail. Contest MOTTO
es $500 each.
The Kansas City fair and exposition
this fall promises to be genuine revival
of the old fashioned fairs which were so
successful The races will be especially
attractive, $1O,0 coo being offered in purs-
es. besides a number of special prem
iums. The citizens have taken hold of
this movement in dead earnest, and with
their customary enterprise are leaving
nothing undone to make it a success in
every particular.
Dry goods, notions, clothing, hats,
and caps. underwear, shirts. combs.
jewelry. clocks, boots and shoes. silk
ribbon, handkerchiefs. hosiery in endless
variety at The New York Racket.
j. p BAYHA
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

For our part we think We are just a.
pretty as of yore and we don't see why
well-we guess "sOmethin' missin'.
F. G. Nichols mas resigned his position
as ticket agent on the q. p at this place
and will return to his home in Indiana.
In the resignation of Mr.. Nichols the U.
P. railway loses one of its best employees.
as Nick always treated everybody alike
and did much in way of furthering the
interests of his company at this point by
his courteous treatment of all its patrons.
The citizens and society people of Colby
regret very much at having TO loose him
but wish him success wherever he may
be. c. P. Cook of Monument will sue
ceed him here.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

Having made special arrangements
with the publisher of THE LEAvENwORTH
TINES. u splendid 8 page family news
paper. published at Leavenworth. and
worthy of patronage, we are enabled to
offer the THOMAS COUNTY CAT and THE
lEAvENwORrn WEEKLY TIMES both one
year for $l.W
Every Kansas man should have his
county paper for home news and a paper
from the manufacturing metropolis of
the state. Give this combination n trial.
NOffer good for three months only.
We will send you the LEAvENwORTH
DAILY TIMES and this paper one year for
$3.50. BY this arrangement you get the
best weekly paper in the county and the
best daily paper in Kansas one year for
the usual price Of two weeklies. This
offer good for three months only.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Missouri and Kansas Interstate Fair.

The people of Kansas City will hold an
old time agricultural fair this fall. from
September 22d to 9th il elusive. in con
nection with The regular fall meeting of
the Exposition Driving Park Association
The magnificent grounds and track of
the Exposition Driving Park Association
will be thrown into the same enclosure
with the Exposition Building and Ground
insuring ample facilities for all exhibits
The Fair is in the charge of the best cit
izens. who have provided large sum
with which 20 pay the premiums and ali
indications point 10 very successful
meeting.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Appointments.

The following are the appointments o
Hon. Webb McNall, republican nomine'
for congress. and Hon. W. H. McBrid,
in the Sixth congressional district:
Logan, September 20. afternoon.
Wilson, September %. afternoon.
Ellsworth, September %, evening.
Bunker Hill. September "a. afternoon
Russell. September "a evening.
Hays City, September %. afternoon.
Ellis. September q, afternoon.
Wa-Keeney, September 20. afternoon
Cove. September 80. afternoon.
Grainfield, September 30. evening.
Russell Springs, October 1. afternoon
Oakley, October l, evening.
Sharon Springs. October 2. afternoon.
Wallace, October 2. evening
Goodland, October 3. afternoon.
Colby, October 4. afternoon.
LenOra, October 6. afternoon.
Downs, October Z, evening.
Alton, October 3. afternoon.
Cawker City. October S.,evening.
Glen Elder. October 8, afternoon.
Scottsville. October 9. evening.
Stockton, October 10, afternoon.
Osborne, October IL. afternoon.
l. G. SMITH, Chairman.
K. II. CHASE. Secretary.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
EPOCH.

The transition from long. lingering and
painful sickness tn robust health marks
an epoch in The life of the individual.
Such remarkable event is treasured in
the memory and the agency whereby the
good health is attained is gratefully bles-
see. Hence il is that so much is heard in
praise of Electric Bitters.. So many feel
they owe their restoration Tn health, to
the use of the Great Alternative and Tonic.
II you are troubled with any disease Of
kidneys. liver or stomach, of long or
short standing you will surely end relief
by use of Electric Bitters Sold at Soc
and $l.On. per bottle at Martin & Hamp-
toms drugstore. 3
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

If our people intend I" attract immi-
grafton through a county exhibit ut the
Missouri and Kansas interests fair, in
Kansas City. this fall. they must be
prompt in making their applications. a.
the time is short. and t. make Il credita-
bic display will require several weeks of
hard work. Especially this season. when
runners of crop shortages are rife, it be-
hoOyes Us to put forth extra efforts to
show to the world at large the falsity of
these reports. as affecting this section of
the West
A large line of briar and other pipes
at Bayha's n. Y. Racket, cheaper than
dirt"
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
A SAFE INVESTMENT.

Is one which is guaranteed to brin.
you satisfactory results. or in case o!
failure Il return of purchase price o.:
this safe plan you can buy from our nd
vcrtised druggist bottle of Dr. King.
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed TO bring relief Ia every case
when used for any affection of the throat
lungs or chest. such as Consumption. in
fammation of Lungs. Bronchitis. Asth.
ma. Who0ping Cough, Group. ETC.. etc
II is pleasant and agreeable to- taste per
fectly safe. and can aiw; Us be depended
upon. Trial bottles free ut Martin &
HamptOn's drug store
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
TRE PULPIT AND THE STAGE.

Rev. F, NJ. Shrout. Pastor United
Brethren Church. Blue Mound. Kan. says:
Il feel it my duty to tell what wonders
Dr. Kings New Discovery has done for
me. My lungs were badly diseased, and
nv parishiOners thought l could live only
a few weeks. took five bottles of DR.
Kings New Discovery and am sound and
we'll. gaining 26 pounds in weight"
Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny
Folks Combination, writes: After a
thorough trial and convincing evidence. l
am confident DR.. Kings New Discovery
for t'onsuption. beats 'em all. and cures
when everything else fails. The greatest
kindness can do my many thausand
friends is To urge them to try it," Free
trial bottles ut Martin & Hampton's drug
store. Regular sizes 5,c and S1.00 5
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
THE EDITORS,
The Septenber Meeting Of the Northwest
Kansas Editorial Association
An Interesting Session
The Banquet.


About forty members of the editoris
association of northwest Kansas met il
this city Tuesday, Sept. 8. 1890. in tn
Masonic Hall. at O clock a. m.
The morning session was devoted 4
the business of the association. with clos
ed doors. An adjournment was taken a
IL m. for dinner, to reassemble ut 80 D
m.
The association convened at the ap
pointed hour. with President Kinne,
in the char, and devoted thirty minutes
to business, after which the following
programme was successfully carried out
Music-Mrs. C. NJ. Hovey.
Invocation-Rev. Stewart.
Address of Welcome-C. NJ. Hovey.
RespOnse-C. V. Kinney.
A successful newspaper-R. A. Dague.
Music-Mrs. Campbell.
A selection, Uncle Dan'l-Miss Hele-
ma Stewart.
The Subscription Llst-Jamcs Jones.
The assembly adjourned to meet at the
Opelt Hotel at 10 O'Clock p. m. to par
take of sumptuous banquet.
Nearly sixty editors and Colby people
enjoyed the well filled tables of luxuries
of every description, and such as could
only be prepared by first class no el
like the Opelt, which is never found
lacking in point of excellence. and the
finest in northwest Kansas. After all
had eaten their fill, President C. v. Kin
ney called the meeting to order. and
toasts were made by Rev. G. w. Rich.
James Jones. r. A. Daguc, Rev. Stewart
and F. G. Roberts. In the course Of
their remarks the gentlemen spoke with
warmth OF the hospitalities and courte.
GUS treatment they had received in our
city. and that they would ever hold Col
by and her citizens in kind remembrance
for the cordiality extended members of
the association. The banquet especially
was praised by all.
After the tOasts motion was made
and carried to adjourn 10 meet at Color
ado Springs at o'clock a. m. on the fol-
lowing day.
The guests then retired to the parlOrs
until train time, when about thirty ladies'
and gentlemen took possession Of car
and started on their excursion for points
in the west over the T.. r. |. & P. Ry. A
full report Of their journey will be given
in next weeks issue
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
EuPEPSY

This is what you ought to have. in
fact. You must have it. to fully enjoy life.
Thousands are searching for it daily. and
mourning becaue they find it not. Thou
sands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon. And yet it
may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Bilters. if used according to di-
reciions and the use PERSISTED in, will
Onsi the demon Dyspepsia. and install in
stead Eupepsv. We recommend Electric
Biuers Tor Dyspepsia and all diseases of
Liver. Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at
SOC and $lO0 per bottle by Martin &
Hampton, druggists.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
LADY'S PERFECT COMPANION.

Our new book by Dr. John H.Dye. one
of New York. most skillful physicians,
shows that pain is not necessary in child
birth. hut results from causes easily un-
drr>tood and overcome. 1t clearly proves
;hrt any woman may become mother
without suffering any pain whatever. II
also tells how tn overcome and prevent
MOI ming sickness and the many other
evils attending pregnancy. 1t is highly
endorsed by phys clans everywhere as
the wife's true private companion. Cut
this oui; il will save yOm great pain, and
poss hiy YOUR life Send twncent stamp
for descriptive circulars. testimonials and
CONFIDENTIAL letter sent in sealed envel-
upe. Address FRANK THOMAS & Co, Pub
fishers. Baltimore. NJ.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

Local freight trains will run ahead Of time or
be annuIIcd 1t the company's pleasure.
All trains run on mountain time west OF
PhillipsburR.
Accommodation daily except Sundays. All
other trains run daily. ID. WALLACE, Agt.
Pullman sleeping and free reclining chair
cars between Denver and Chicago without
change via TIE SreaI Toca is,inc o~nta-
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
MERIT WINS.

We desire to say 20 our citizens, that
for years we have been selling Dr.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bi,ters, and have new
er handled remedies that sell as well, OF
that have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use These
remedies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. Martin & Hamp-
ton, Druggists.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Letters remaining in the Colby post
office for the week ending Sept. 8. 1890:
J. Il. Barnes. Miss Bell Daugherty. Tim
Eagan. Frank Davis, Miss Carrie Hausa-
fus. John W. James, Miss Sophia A.
Rhodes, Miss Carrie Ringheison.
!sParties calling for the above letters will
please say advertised"
DANIEL BRADBURY. +. nj.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Reds.ed Tafey !or Meeting Grand Lodge o
Odd FeGOscs at Topeka. Kes. Sept,

Odd Feso~s at Topeka. Kes.. Sept,
f5th g. "0.h.
For the above named meeting the
Union Pacific, The Overland Route !"
has made one fare rate for The round
trip for those desiring to attend. Tickets
will be on sale from September 14th to
20h from points within 200 miles of To-
peka; from points beyond the 200 mile
limit. tickets will be sold September 18th
and 14th.
The final limit on all tickets will b e
September 22d.
The union Pacific. with its excellent
local service in Kansas. is the favorite
route for persons attending this meeting.
and in all cases your tickets should read
via that tine.
Fer further detailed information apply
To The undersigned. who will kindly fur
nish you time of trains. rates. etc.
F. G NICHOLS.
Agent onion Pacific System.
Colby. Kans.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Oregon, Washington and Utah via the
Union Pacific.

Oregon, Washington p Or 20 G,aS ia h. we pevo would ID
like 10 call their attention to the advant
ages of going via the Union Pacific. THE
Great Overland Route" 1t being the
only through line to these points. the
various changes and probable lay overs
compelled by going over other lines, are
avoided. The Union Pacific is the only
line hauling through coaches to these
points. there being not single change of
cars Our colonisI sleeprrs are all nice
ly equipped with good berths and all
other cOnveniences, also provided with
uniformed porter to attend the wants of
passengers which is another inducement
not given by other lines. Our time is
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
FULLER's ELECTRIC BELT

Is performing remarkable cures all over
the country. 1t is genuine battery and
gives fine current of electricity.
For fnll particulars call on or address
h. CRIPPEN, Agent.
l7-t Colby, Kansas.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Literary Nstes.

i "A succesful Man" Is the title Of wha
is probably the brightest American story
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. has appear
ed for many years. 1t is
story OF life prominent in fashion and j,
politics. written by member Of New
Yorks highest society who displays q
genius ~ writer destined to make her
name famous-although she substitutes d
nom de plume for her own well knowr
one.
"A successful man" will appear in two
parts in the Cosmopolitan Magazine
the first of September is.ue-and is
illustrated by Harry McVickar. the draw
ings being made from life from acting
models who were guests and servants
at Long Island country house
A high type of American politician a
man having something of the character
istics ofa Blaine. with little of the
Daniel Dougherty psrhsps-is brought
by a chance into the close society of a
Newport married belle-One of those
women mated to wealth and manly b.
auty, with keen sympathies unsatisfied
by the intellectual calibre of her hus.
6and. Then comes careful study of
the self-made successful American-0f
the society girl of Newport drawn by
;'ne who knows her perfectly at her bes.
ana u! her worst-0f society not As it
exists-Of the human heart by one who
has evidently taken it IN her ha nd and
watched its every pulsation.
AT ever page the story is brighter and
clever. and We are much mistaken il it
does not attract the widest attenti on.
REUNION AT COLBY. KANSAS!M
Grand Army navy blue suits at Bay
has n. Y. Racket store $3.50 suit.
Don't miss the big fair ut Kansas City
September 22d to 23d. Excursion rates
ON all railroads
THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of
Bourbon. Ind. says: Both myself and
wife owe our lives to SHILOH'S CON-
SUMPTION CURE" For sale by Mar
tin & Hampton. 8
New stock clothing just arrived at
New York Racket.
The Kansas City Fair dates are Sep
iember ED to 9th. Excursion rates on
all railroads.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Few.
er Sores. letter. Cbapped Hands. Chill
plains, COrns and all Skin EruptiOns. and
oositivcly cures Piles or no pay required.
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac.
tiOn, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by Martin s. Hampton.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

One thousand pounds ofCmixed and
stick candy will arrive this week at Bay
has New York Racket-1e cents per
pound. j. B. BAYHA.
FOR SALE-A No. cow cheap for
cash. Inquire at this office
Go to Lessenger s. Loar's if YOU
want Leave of Absence
The citizens of our county should see
to it that fine showing of our resources
is made at the coming Kansas City Fair
Handsome premiums are offered on all
agricultural products. over Sl.S00 being
offered for county exhibits alone.
New Goods-New Goods-N.w Goods
at the New York Racket this week.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

Parties wishing to go via Ogden with
side "trip to Salt Lake, this route and
privilege will be given without addition
al cost, and sufficient time is given al
lowing stop oyer if desired.
For further information. time tables,
etc Call on or address
+. G. NICHOLS.
Agent U. P. Ry.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
BEGGS' FAMILY MEDICINES.

Beggs Diarrhea Balsam will cure anv
case of diarrhea, collie or dysentcry more
quickly and effectually than any other
medicine on the market II is purely veg
etable, and no one need fear giving it to
the most delicate child. or the strongest
of men. Try it. and you will not be dis
appointed. Sold by D. T. Baugh. 2
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Remember,

We have the only First Glass Job
Rooms in Thomas County. We have
everything in stock, and do not have
to order by Sample.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
Our Work

Equals any in the state for neatness
accuracy and quality.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

Ed. 1. EUNTLEY {. CO., EaH;tact-
arers and Wholesale Dealers In Clothing
for Men, Boys and Children, !222 Ind 124
Market st Chicago, Ill. 20. 5ox 657.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11

A large stock of Wicklow, Berwick
and Luluworth letter paper, and the
best envelopes in the market.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-11
HONEST CLOTHING

Referenccs-Fi-st National Bank OF Chi
cago capital -. .09J. .9gv; CoEtinsl:ai tz.tional
Bank o. chi ago capital ., ,Goa, Gst.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-23
The Great Dam of the Walnut Grove
Water Company in Arizona
Gives Away.
The Work of Years, Which Cost
Many Thousands of Dollars,
Gone Forever.
Much ANXIETY Felt over the Fate of IA Town
which Lies in the Track Of tho
Fiood.

PEEsooll. Arizona. Feb. 99.-The fine
large storage dam built across the
h0ssaparpa river by the Walnut Grove
Water Storage company two years ago at a
cost of S3Nl,OO, gave way this morning un-
der the grent pressure of the heavy flood,
ind swept everything before IT,. Forty per-
sons nrc known TO have lost their lives. As
the town of Wiclenburg, thirty miles be-
low the dam. was on the same stream great
fears are entertained for the safety of that
town; bui ms there is no telegrapbio com
mnnicatiun, no news is obtalnablo If its
fate until tomorrow at least. The service
dam of the company, located u miles he-
low tho reservoirs. and IL miles of humo
Just approaching completion, were swept
away.
The company has spout over $500
0n on the enterprise ol stcring
walor. Hydraulic mining machinery
had arrived, aud they then expected TO
commence operations next week. The dam
which held the water back was 10 feet long
Bt the base aud 100 at the top. II WIS 10
feet thick AT the base aud ten feet deep.
Lieut.. Brodie. who il in charge OF the work,
was absent nj Phanix, superiutending the
shipmcn. Of machinery TO the works, and
WIS saved. OF those known TO I've drowned
there were J.. Haincs. wife and four child.
rcn II. Boone and daughter; John Silby.
Joseph Reynolds, Mrs. Mccarthy, and l..
McMilIer