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The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
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r7Randlette a. Co.-Richmond. 1s-ks-lss-s ens
FINANCIAL
Cushing q Dayidson-Bankers.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland theatre.
f,ifv haIl-Gilmore.
Rase balI-BowdoinS VS.. PortlandS.
u Fonrth Stockbridge matinee.
TJCity haIl--Ship ahoy.
GlHeroes and battlehelds.
"a IS FOURTH PAGE.
: harrington Bros 542 Congress street.
Tlllwen Moor & Co.
~ n r. Libby-C0ngress street.
10 lett. o. Bean n Co.
CAPABLE girl wanted.
20. Libby g Co.'S.
~Pianos-M. Steinert & Sons Co.
= SCOTS emulsion.
70 ISr Haynes' Arabian balsam.
Or. J. Miller's vegetable expectorant
- cents In s-ampS.
Hard wood ashes for sale.
For sale-Lodging house.
For sale on easy terms-Farm.
Hammerless double gun q. l.. Bailey.
Wanted-By Scandinavian girl.
Wanted-Situation as coachman.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15

DMothers, if your boys come in lame from their
games, battle in Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
apr15 eod&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15

Norman & Palmer guarantee that one Sc.
bar OF Brussels soap is equal to two &c. bars
Of rosin soap
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15

One of the newest fab
RIGS for household use is
silk crash, made from pure
raw silk; lintless; doesn't
scratch; is non-combustible
and cheap. The linens
department received a lot
yesterday, and it goes on
sale this morning.
Also silk chamois"
made of the same material,
for polishing silver, pianos,
windows, mirrors, cabinet
work and brass.
1t is finer, more lasting
and more effective than
the softest leather channels,
IS cents each.
TOMORROW, Fast Day,
the store zvaW be closed.
OWEN. MOORE & co.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15

Total In Stock....... .......T,OOO,oOo
The bark Addie Cam has been chartered
by Haskins & Co. to take lumber to the West
Indies. She will take about 100000 feet.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
HOSIERY! HOSIERY! HOSIERY 4!

Ladies' Black Hosiery of our
own importation, and stamped
the firm name OF Libby and Lar
rabee, 10 be sold less than actual
vaIue; NIL guaranteed fast Blacks,
and a comparison will prove the
statement that they nre very
cheap; the price of one lot OF $50
dozen is csc a pair; one tot of as
dozen is 81 Lac; and an lot OF so
dozen is soc; we also have N fine
line OF Ladies' Hosiery up 10 So. 90
a pair.
several lots OF ChiIdren's Hose
TO be sold cheap; one lot, price &c
a pair; one lot, price 12 Lee; one
LOT, price reduced frOm 3sc TO
csc.
Hosiery we Intend 10 make a
specially OF, md our patrons can
always expect TO find bargains In
TINT department..
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
FIRST FLOOR.
Dress Goods Department I!

This department, we have space to
only say, that 1t Il full with the leading
and desirable goods OF the season; and
our Silk Department, which Is one Of
the largest In Maine, has many Gesira-
bic bargains Ia It,; special attention is
called to the line OF all Silk Crepe de
Chimes, In light and delicate shades, at
$1.25 per yard, and to several bargains
in Black Sarah Silks.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
Warm weather.

The report took first reading and was laid
over until the next meeting. Adjourned un-
til Thursday. April 16. at 7.3O p. m.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
Cuticura ResoIvent

The new Blood Purifier, internally Ito cleanse the
blood of all impurities and poisonous elementsl,
and CUTIcURA, the great Skin Cure, and CUTI-
nally Ito clear the skin and scalp and restore the
hairy, have cured thousands OF cases where the
lfeess or all gone, Disagreement te rrible. What
other remedies have made such marvellous cures?
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, Soc; SOAP
25c.; REsoLvENT. 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Boston.
E-Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases" "a
pages so Illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15

RARV,N Skin and Scalp purified and beautifed
DADl by CUTICURA SOAP. Absolutely pure.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
CARPETS !!

Finest Wiltons, Moquettes, Axmin-
/ ters, Brussels, Tapestries, Low.
ell Ingrains, Extra Super Unions !;
no such variety anywhere outside
of Boston or New York. Liberal
discount for cash easiest OF terms,
no extra charge for credit.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15

opened.
The cleopatra, bodice
shape, and the "Carmenci-
ta," lattice straps, are the
leaders, and we have these
in black, tan and other COL
ors in a variety of sorts.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
For One Dollar Per Week

a handsome Antique Chamber Set,
cheval glass to dressing case, COM
binati0n cOmmqde, four chairs,
rocker, table and towel rack /; this
set is nicely carved and well fin
ished (; $50 is the price; terms SIS
down, 5 per week.
We offer you a $45 Sewing Ma
chine for S28; IL it is not as good
as the machine agents are selling
for $45, we don't want you to keep
it; Sl.00 a week buys it,
only $500 down agents
would ask you S35 or $40 il
y0u paid spot cash we save you
$l7 ON the price and yet give you
these easy terms; buy before the
price goes up, we are only selling
at S2S to advertise our machines.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15

EOR SALE-Or will exchange for city or sub
IL urban property one OF the best farms In one
OF the bset towns In the state, suitable for milk
or hay farm; good land, good buildings, pleasant
location, 20 miles from Portland. Inquire OLA. "
LIBBYi& CO., 421s Exchange street. lo-l
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
Startling News.
There's No Reason

we can iii y0lr parIOr with as
handsome a Plush Suit as anyone
wants, six pieces, Sofa, Divan,
Gents Arm Chair, Ladies' Plat
form Rocker, and two Reception
Chairs fine quality plush, walnut,
cherry or XVI century frames,
silk trimmed; these suits are made
for wear as well as to look at we
guarantee every one perfect (; SIS
first payment, balance 81 sper
week.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15
RIBBON DEPARTMENT /!

Our Ribbon stock is large and
OF excellent qualify and we have
marked the prices down much
lower than the former prices in
this department.
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soms Notable High B ios.s

The Cabin john bridge in the District of
Columbia. forming part Of the aqueduct by
which Washington City is supplied With
vater, il celebrated alike for its height and
the length Of its single span. Ii 10 built of
stone. IL is 100 feet high and 22O feet
long. This is doing pretty we'll for stone
bridge, but there are many iron and steel
bridges and viaducts which are much higher
and Of longer spans, The Kinzua viaduct.
on branch of the New York, Lake Erie
and Western Railroad in Western Pennsyl-
vania. built OF iron by Clark, Reeves & Ca.
in 1882 is 2053 feet loag between the
stone piers and SOL feet high from the bsse
Of the highest supporting iron tower, Of
which there are several between the stone
piers. At the time Of its erection this Vas
the highest bridge in the world. Ia Bel
GUM, however, few years ago 40 irop
and steel bridge was built which, slthough
much shorter, than the Kiazua viaduc., is
sos feet high at the point of the highesr
supporting tower. But even this bridge lie
to be exceeded in height and greatly
exceeded in length by the Peeos viaduc!
which the Pte,ix Bridge Company
is now erectiog in Texas On the
line Of thu Galveston. Harrisburg, and SAn
Antonio Railroad, branch Of the South.
ern Pacific Railroad. This viaduci i. 60 b.
Of iron snd steel. l. will be 335 feet high
from the bsss q The highest suppor,ins
tower and about 700 feet long betve, .
til. stone pieis. Think OF railroad train
over 800 feet in the sir. In length Of singls
span, however. the great Forth bridge II
Scotland furnishes the most wonderful
example, the esnsilever arms 10 each Of Tbs
two longest spans reaching across spacs
l7o0 feet between the supporting atone
piers
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The Agreeable CHI.
The agreeableg girl

The agreeable girl. -.
She il sometimes rich, but seldom hand
some, yet we all like to meet her in thii
work-a-dsy world Of ours.
She meets one cordially, does not iust
up hystericalIy and, catching at ones ha I'D
or drsss, blind one with he. eAusivs ioquir'
les, for she is ia the highest and best sense
tell bred. -.- sse=.- q. ---..--
She il always we'll dressed, not conspicu.
ously, for that savors Of vulgarity, her
dress 10 alwsys in harmony with the time
and plsce. Soiled gloves and skirts with 4
fringe Of braid that should have been re-
newed ara never seen.
II one is i'll and my lady calls, no dis
agreeable subject is introduced that will jai
on the sensitive nerves.
She 10 no. necessarily brilliant, indeed
seldom is, yet she always holds her own in
society, not by stofning Ut its doors, but BY
her keen sense Of the fitness Of things.
She understands the art Of listening to
others. 1855
My lady always takes pleasure in intro
ducine people Of like interests, not in keep
iug them apart that she may monopolize
each in turn; for to see others happy adds
to her enjoyment. 49,
DIG WeHis utW CUUeKh III lue CuufCu VI
home half way, and does not forget faces
when she meets them two days later.
Her appointments are always met
promptly. Ii impossible to meet the en-
ssgement she writes note At once and
explains, thereby saving much discomfort,
and inconvenience.
She never addresses her gentleman &C.
quaintances by their first name. that famil-
iarity 10 reserved for him who has deeper
claim than mere Acquaintance.
She il we'll versed on the current topics
Of the day. and does not blunder through q
conversation with statements of which she
knows nothing.
She does not inform an artist what the
standard works Of art are. He 10 supposed
to know. s %
She minds her own business, leaving
others to look after theirs.
Such is the agreeable girl.
Do you know her?
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The United States and other countrie,
having resident citizens and large inter
ests In Hsyti, says the Pittsburg Com
mcreial, may vet be compelled TO inter
fere and put stop to the reign of bar
barrie cruelty now existing in that un
happy republic. Even II intervention
Is not made necessary by material inter
ests, The broader claims of humanity
will justify civilized countries in de.
mandinS an end Of the wholesale
hatchery OF innocent lives.
when the armies Of Legitime ant
Hyppolite were recently struggling fol
the mastery in Hsyti the sympathy Of
the United States Was rather with Hyp
polite, whose declared purpose was te
maintain the independence Of his coun
try, while his rival was charged with
getting ready to hand Haysi over Il
European powers. Legitime fled Il
France, while his bleeding country /:
left to wonder whether 1t could have
been any worse to have been handes
over to = European power than to 1
local tyrant whose deeds of bl6od make
the massacre Of st. Bartholomew ant
tho savagery Of 6enghis Khar
seen tame in conparieon. Peopl.
suapscted Of being disloyal to him are b,
his Oes1ara and without aDv trial sho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Illinois appropriates only $500, 600 for
her exhibit at the Columbian Exposition.
This ia said by the Philadelphia Press
to be barely three fourths the sum
las ,0oo-appropriated by Pennsyl-
vauia for the Centennial. Illinois has
today larger population than Pennsyl
vanla In 1876 chicago has one hall
more population than Philadelphia bad
then,cvcn in 1877. Illinois had more per
personal property assessed than
Pennsylvania, and Its realty val
uation was nearly as large. To-day
It Ia unique stionsbly weather
state. and yet the appropriation made i:
but $500, 900. In ISL Philadelphia city
sent about $500, 900 in spontaneous pri
vate contributions to Chicago as It's
Offering to the losses Of the great fire
the larger contributions, over $1,000
aggregsting 1901 900. AFTER twenty
years. remarks the Press. lit will
strike most people that Illinois ought to
be able to spend more than twice tunes
this sum on An exposition to which al
the world is invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Up to date the count OF cash in the
United States Treasury Is 81 short
which Is not much In count Of $40, 900,
900. This was caused by the bursting
Of u canvas bag which contained 1000
silver dollars, which dispersed them.
selves so promiscuously that at last
accounts one had not been found. oi
course 1t will be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

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Micro be. p one az the great uus,si ma Of
modeYn sei~ncs. Apsoo.s 81 fraiy Nah
iIie Hlind gives her rr4nssisns pcss ~ The
ostries Msxziu;. spd Mrs. Jessie Whi,e
Mario. dsush,er Of The great singer. ansefe
i Il the conditions Of III. recent imhYosI,o
with the United STATES. Litsrary symuefhY
vii be kg@n,y attracted by the y m ro.s,,m
be,wes Pari b. ufs@s. Besan. ana HaYd,
ali minenr novel .iisers. On ..Ths Science
i0f F,ctioe." Thsrs are many sn,ertainios
givttsr articles. .to,i,s. trayeI.. sks,chs, ,
D sem, And popuIsr science pspsrs. ryev
Yo,t r n psirnn 81 nnnd sweet. s, M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The wife Of Sir William Gordon Cum.
ming does not require the eommiscra-
ton that Anglo-maniacs and the dis.
ciples of snobbery are disposed to
bestow upon her. The favor Of the
Prince OF Wales and his set is nothing
to be very strenuously sought after by
high,minded women. There are social
circles even in old England, that are
not pervaded by the hot breath Of scan.
dial; but the one that revolves about
Albert Edward Is not of this class, II
10 the misfortune of England that such
Ia fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Yesterdays rain was most welcom,
visitor aud will give the grass and Other
crops needed impetus. The day wa;
certainly most agreeable change from
Tn oppressive heat OF the two preeed
Ing ones. The weather prophets have
predicted scorching summer and their
prediction appears likely to be verified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Last Saturday WAS the first Saturday
In several months on which no gold was
exported from New York city. Nc
wonder that with p cessation Of gold
exports and the promise Of the largest
grain crops ever grown, confidence IL
the future Of business and speculation il
again nanifestiDg itself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The latest edition of the handsome book
issued by the Canadian Pacific Railv i,
descriptive Of summer tours over its line Is
noteworthy for the attention il gives to set.
ting forth the attractions Of the hunting
nehing and pleasure resorts Of Maine, and
for the low rate excursion tours which il
announces to Bangor and Bar Harnor,
from Montreal. Ottawa, Toronto, Niagars
Falls. Detroit, Ssult ST. Marie and oshe,
points in the Northwest. Il il prosusely
illustrated, including fine view Of Noun
Kstahdin. and 1t cannot fail Of adding yer,
materially to the flow Of summer travel t.
this section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

For the first season in 45 years teams
commenced last week drawing lumber from
Wbitneyville to Machiss. When the mile
at Whi,neyville were FIRST operated for six
or eight yesrs the lumber was all taken by
teams IS above, Nearly IS years ago the
railroad vas built and the lumber produc,
was conveyed by that to Mschiasport. The
railroad is worn out and will not probably
be used again. Such is the work Of time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

We are surrounded by dangers all TIT
way from the cradle to the grave. ..Ths
great wonder il, ~ Pat says, .',hst afts
setting out Of our cradle, we lise loas
enough to reach our grave . Thousand,
ara out Of health--morose, morbid and
miserable, because they do NOT avail them.
selves Of the remedy vithia easy reach Of
them. Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery would cure them.
For all chronic or lingering Coughs
Weak Lanss, Splitting Of Blood, Bronchitis
ShoNnsss OF Breath, Asthma and kindred
ailments. it il . most potent remedy. l,
clsanses the blood. invisospees the liver,
improves digestion, and builds up bett
flesh and strength. Desc small and pleas.
ant to tsste. Large bottles, one dellaR. OF
all dfugsists. janslSd&v folRm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The United states treasurer reports a
surplus In the treasury on Saturday Of
ssl GOO. 900 over and above all liabilities
and not including SIS. 900, 900 Of treasury
money on deposit in national banks,
Comfortable condition that for "a bank,
rupt treasury
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18
MAINE GOSSIP.

II 10 claimed that two cases Of scarlet
fever in Biddeford are trsceabe to the use
Of milk supplied by milkman in the town
OF Dayton whose two children were down
sick with the disease. II is said the source
Of contsgion has been traced directly to the
milk. The case is being Investigated by
the local board OF beslth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

DR.. Talmage thinks the present bat
tic Of ereeds." inspired by the devil. II
this the reverend gentleman Is not un
like othtf priests who, however, lived
several hundred years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

At the rate which one Bangor capitalist
plank ei down for The Bangor and Afoossooh
Railroad. it won't take a great while to gel
the requisite amount pledged. He "chipped
in" to the extent Of ten thousand dollars
That's the kind Of work that will build the
road. Keep it up "solid men Of Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The fshermen are on their annual trips
now. ard the Newspaper offices will have to
set aside 'heir largest fonts Of type to show
the resu'ts II mnst be borne in mind
however, that large ~ will be the fishes
captured they will be but IS pigmies com
pars with those that escaped the hook Just
as the osed fisherman was able to meas
ure their gigantic proportions With hi.
accurate eye and determine to hair their
avoirdu2ois.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

No notice whatever will he taken Of un
signed communications. All such will be put
into the waste basket unread.
THg JnegsAt, caSSof sE HELD REsros-
sIsLE Fof rHg PRESERVATION or Rgft-Es
or ggJEcrxp cosfaeSicarfoSs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The largest single block Of granite ever
taken from the quarry at Dalotville, Adolf
SOM was thrown out last week. II weighed
over 100 tons and required two one-hsli
kegs Of powder TO dislodge it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Uncle sam Is reported to be sadly in
need Of more good seamen for his navy.
IL Is doubtful though If he can see1re
them at the present rate Of pay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Passengers and cotton are not ii very
happy combination ia an ocean steamer
The recent experience OF the City Of
Richmond is a proof II this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Thecounty commissioners vsrs N session
Yesterday to complete the contract win
Foster & Son Of watsrville, for The COS
struotios Of the supsrstruc,urs Of the sddi.
ton 10 the court house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Twenty years ago the average ags oi
man and vomankind at death ras CON.
puted ct II years. Nov Il y placed q a
LIZ years for man and IS ! years FOL
women, teing IN increase Of 2 "a yeays 10
the average duration Of human life, owing
70 impfuved conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The sons and daughters Of the historic
old town Of Lyman, viii hold grand din
ner Ut Kennebuok pond. July T. Eff ,rt,
will be put forth to make |. one Of th,
n ,table syents of the kind in the history o!
the town. A good band will be in s.ten
dance throughout the day and N attractive
programme Of speaking. song and genera
entertainment will be provided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

A meeting Of the members and psv
holders Of the Green street Methodist ohufch
10 called for tonight. to discuss plsna h
repairing the church and to appoint nscss-
sery committees to have the matter b
charge. .t,,3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The prosperous town Of Norway reports
q tax rate Of II mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

the DAILY KFSsEBEc JocnsAL MAY
NE FouxD. IN SALE AT THE WASHINGTON
SEws EXCHANGE, WAsnISGroS, ID. T..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Portland, Houltan and Vancebore have
been designated by The secretary Of agri-
culture as quarantine stations through
which cattle may be imported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Hon. r. o. Vickery. Fho has juss n
turned from Fort Pophsm, ssys that naay
Of the cottages are opening. The Bsrsha
and Ocean View houses will open he IRA
day OF July,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

The Cushnoc Fibre Company are rscsiv.
ing cargo Of coal amounting 70 375 ~.
Il comes y. Gsrdiner BY beat, aad IN
there to the mill BY rail. 's'pa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Port = Primes md SHOT fhem. ne Mo
lstion u this rtklt, Nkieh i Iessgu,zsd
| BY slse laws d nnti - $ binlsng. woul
Be sufficient 70 vursns fnterSerence -
Au<rica and KnTope
The history d fisyti Is story q
Legitimes snd' HyppoIites It 4 ~
almost unbroken chapter Of intrigues,
Iaprisipgz and revelations. II was the
prey u rival foreign powers for 10
yearz. and for the other 100 since Il
achieved independence Il has been she
victim u native tyrsnts- it, gressess
disturbances seem TO 70 BY century
marks. About 100 years after the island
was discovered by Columbus In l497. II
WAS captured by Admiral Drake Of
England. bnt r2nsomed, and . hun
dred years later II passed from Spain
to France by the treaty Of Rys
wick In 1897. After the lapse OF another
century. under the influence Of the
French revolution, = fierce wsr Of races,
white, black and mixed. broke out In
1871, and was wsged with great ferocity,
finally resulting In the expulsion Of the
dominant European forces and the estab.
lishment Of republic Eow, at the
close Of another century. the land Il
d.encied with struggle more san
culinary and yet more causeicss than
any preceding one.
The entire island Of Hayti ia about
half az large as Pennsylvania, and con
tains a population Of nearly 500. 600,
being the largest OF the West Indies
next to Cuba. About three feurths Of
the people are black, aud II their expert
ment Of seif-Eovernment has not been
satisfactory 1t is chiefly because they
have been kept In continual turmoil by
ambitious leaders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18

Dr.. B. T. Sanbofn and vile have Nm
spending few days ct the Isls Of 0Dsisgs
getting their suumsf home In ssadlneee.