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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-07-07

merry twinkle In hfs eye, ~ never -.
pected TO DO 80 fortunate a. TO catch the
early worm. It pays 10 be mAtutiDAl
sometimes"
show long have you been staring out
Of the Window asked.
at seems an hour, but 1t can have
been but few minutes. was wonder
ing what early risers did"
'tOh," said airily. and CROWNS bold,
'when the bird has caught the worm II
joins the other birds, 70 let us take .
walk
"Agreed: the very thing to dol We
will return with roses in our cheeka-I
can see Wills look Of establishment now
He has begged me In vain TO accompany
him In his early rambles."
l chatted gayly. determined 10 make
the most Of my golden opportunity.
II shonld think, said he. "you would
have walking parties, there are 90 many
pretty places to be reached only on
foot"
1--WE girls are lazy in winter" said |.
land love to hover over the FIRE Our
time for outdoor exercise Is in May and
October. And the country Is so beauti-
full Them
Whose house is that peeping through
those evergreensT he asked.
sway over therey' pointing. said l.
shat Is Franks den. It is q cottage
on his place, but he likes to stay there.
It is cOzier than the big house."
He remained silent for several min
utes and then SAID rather bitterly, tony
surprise:
mo doubt he prefers the one nearest
to Carter HALT You seem to be great
friends | bear him some III will for
nonopolizing you ~ he does"
''Oh, we have always been called the
inseparables."
II suppose you see each other every
day."
-Four. Eve AMI six times day."
laughingly replied II cannot imagius
Carter Hall without Frank running In
and out"
lie turned the conversation and we
chatted about many things Once, when
be was talking about pictures, be said:
DO you know admire exceedingly
that old portrait which hangs In the par
lur-your great-grandmother'sl ] could
almost worship such looking woman.
BY the by" looking ut me. "were you
ever thought like it!'
"Yes.- answered, with vivid blush
that made me hate myself. "and AN
named after her, Annie Nelson Car
ter"
We reached home a few minutes be-
fore breakfast and went into the green
houses to gather flowers for the table.
He pulled two or three apple geraniuIu
leaves and piece Of daphne.
MY favorite flowers" he said. giving
them to me. Twill you wear them
fastened them In the belt OF my sim.
pie morning gown and was happier thar
had been for many days.
81 wonder II Frank will allow them to
remain there" said he. "Will you prom.
ise not to give him oneY-
He was 50 in earnest ! replied. ''Oi
course will"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-07-07

The magnificent Katharine had . gen
uine headache, and was wicked enough
TO be glad, not TO have her suffer, but to
have her shut up in her room out Of the
way. knew she disliked me, and when
with her ] was not myself. felt bitter,
and oh! so Jealous and horrid. Fortune
or tate at last was smiling upon me-
Ernest and ! drove to Winchester, as ]
wished to do some shopping for my ball
It was such a beautiful day.
"a WISH" said he, lyon knew my Sis
ter Mary, think you would like her
very much. She is peculiar. and does
not fancy many persons, but in many
ways you resemble each other"
People fancy their oppoites." said
Maybe she would not like me-"
DO come to Philadelphia. be con.
Iinued, without noticing my remark
Didn't you say you had relatives thersY
"Oh. yes; several cousins"
Then do come. and ! will take such
pleasure in showing you the Iona
could not resist saying, sweet little
grill but she has seen nothing Of the
wnrldr
'Whatr be exclaimed. do you hear
that, and also what led to i;r
Il heard Miss Ogden. because she hal
. peculiarly clear voice. did not hear
what led to Il"
He lOuked very grave and said. "You
do not like herr
II did not say %, replied; "and why
should you think such n thingI I have
only known her few days, and think
Der very beautiful"
YES" he answered, "she 10 the most
beautiful woman have ever met"
"And fascinating too" said.
THAT depends on your definition Of
fascinating. In some ways 1t could DO
applied TO her. but
~ never knew there was more than
one meaning to- the word" | cArelessly
answered.
But you have seen 90 little Of the
world, he said. with suppressed mirth.
drew myself up with much dignity
and answered, II do not care 10 see
much Of it. ! prefer to remain in my
little Virginia corner"
I'VE viii see." he gAyly added.
When we returned It was past Eve
o'clock, and the girls were upstairs
mildly excited over Miss Ogden's dress,
which had Just come from New York.
In time for our ball." they said. /
heard afterwarl It had been ordered ex-
pressly for the occasion. Spread out
upon the bed was q magnificent maize
eolored satin, with real black lace
douncesL
Look ct this carbuncls SET said
Jane Wont 1t glow like live Goals in
the lacesS Kate prefers carbuncles to
rubies sometineA Queer taste, think.
but this Get Is very beautiful. and 90
full
was in despair about my toilet I
had nothing to wear but my white cash
mere. and. in my secret heart, I felt
much depended on my looking my best
the last night glanced 1t Miss Ogden.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-07-07

We had an early Gamer, as we wished
TO take q beauty nap before the ball
At least the others did. was much too
excitsd 10 go 10 sleep at that hour.
When night came ! went TO Q guest
chamber nj the end Of the house. N as to
be ~ far as possible from the girls.
Here ! had ordered ere 70 be made and
lamps taken. When opened the door
the rootu was very bright The large
wOod fire cracked and Eparkled. and
Annette. my maid, was admiring the
the clothes she had just spread out upon
the bed.
After my bath ionned my wrapper
and seated myself before the cheVal
glass TO have my hair arranged as in
the picture. Il WAS soine time before IL
could be satisfactorily accomplished.
At last she said. Lori Miss Annie,
you skeer me, you do look so like the
one down stairsT'
Then followed the putting on Of the
dainty slippers (thAt were u little too
Target, the two dlken petticoatS, very
narrow. soft aud clinging. and then the
quaintest Of gowns, Of rich crimson and
gold brocade. There were only two
widths in the skirts. and the body was
so short and low It looked like q baby's
dress. Annette's expression was funny
when put Il on, but ! FASTENED to tell
her the lace kerchief would serve as
q high body. We piled It fold upon
fold, leaving the neck exposed in front.
snow. she said. "when you put on
that shiny band we will tuck these ends
in"
The shiny band being my girdle I
clasped 1t around my waist. ! wore very
long earrings Of fligree work.
Miss Annie" said Annette, In the
most pleading tones, lyon must let me
give you little color, just u little, for
Miss Ogden does have such rOsy cheeks. !"
why" said |. should | care for .
color tonight, am always pale until !
become excited. No. indeed" contin-
ued. "take your little rag away. lido not
want IL. Where did you get II anyhow"
Lori" she said, Miss Ogden throws
them away. Please don't get mad, Miss
Annie: Just want you to look Is pretty
as you can. Here is your fan"
She handed me 4 curiously carved one
Of scented rosewood. stood u few min
utes before the long mirror, and knew
for that night ut least might be called
beautiful. Ny eyes Sparkled, and had
the consciousness of being becomingly
dressed. which gave me self possession.
Laugh a. they might at the oddity Of it,
1t was thousand times better than the
old white cashmere. was aroused from
my reflections by hearing Annette ex'
claim:
"Myl won't Miss Ogden DO jealous,
Miss Annie; you looks like an angel. She
has a mighty fine frock, but you'll beat
her tonight"
"HushT' said in my most virtuous
tones, ''you must not say that"
l left her muttering. "She be 90 proud,
but she will be beaten tonight, sure"
Going my mothers room, cautious
" opened the door. Seeing her start,
quickly said:
ut Is only l. Am not beautiful
She smiled and said, You certainly
are vain"
"Not at ALL" answered. ~ know
fine feathers make Emo Birds and II d
all owing to my dress, and my hair AZ
ranged up high"
She kissed me fondly and said, "Ver!
Cus..N All uN r,GE SIX.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-07-07
August
Flower

How does he feel2-He feels
blue, a deep, dark, unfading, dyed
in-the-wool, eternal blue, and he
makes everybody feel the save way
August Flower the Remedy.
How does he feel2-He feels 4
headache, generally dull and con-
slant, but sometimes excruciating--
August Flower the Remedy.
How does he feeI2-He feels 4
violent hiccoughing or jumping Of
the stomach after a meal, raising
bitter-tasting matter or what he has
eaten or drunk-August Flower
the Remedy.
How does he feel 2-He feels
the gradual decay Of vital power;
he feels miserable, melancholy,
hopeless, and longs for death and
peace-August Flower the REM
edy.
How does In feel2-He feels 50
full after eating a meal that he can
hardly walk-August Flower the
Remedy. o
G. C. GREEN, Sole Manufacturer,
Woodbury., New Jersey, U. s. A
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-07-07

How very beautiful sne was. Inc RES
had refreshed her and the excitement
brought lovely color.
Suddenly an idea occurred to me. and
hAstened to tind my mother. Not feel
ing well. she was In her room a. usual
Mother. didn't you tell me once there
were some old gowns and other things
In some trunks In the garretT'
"Yes, there are two or three trunks
full Whyr
Are any Of the gowns like great
grandmother Annie'ST'
~ think all are Of that style"
'Ohr' said I, II wish I had one exactly
like It. II wOnld make inc 40 happyf'
"Well." said my mother. "be happy,
for the very dress 10 in one Of the
trunks."
And all the other things. 4" said |. sur
prised and delighted.
First. tell me why you ask" said
she.
will you grant me q great favor.
mother ProiniseI-
mot until | hear what 1t is," said
she.
Let me dress like great-grandmoth-
er's portrait tomorrow night. DOn't 10
fuse. dear mother. Ny white cashmere
Is old fashioned, and want to look my
best the last night"
my child" said she. would 1t be ap-
propriateY"
II don't care" answered reckleasly;
"eVery one knows me. and IL will be In
my own house. Miss Ogden will b 90
magniticently dressed it will make Us all
appear like Gnderellas."
Twill console you"
POuting, ! replied, II will not care for
the ball, and know I shall have hate.
full timer
And the prospect was 90 disagreeable
burst into tears.
"In tearsi Oh. wellI As you have
set your heart In appearing like your
great. grandmother must give my con.
sent, foolish ~ | cannot help thinking II
is. But have your own way"
Whereupou threw my arms around
her neck, saying. "YOu are the dearest.
sweetest, kindest Of Inothers."
"Dou't suffOcate me" she cried,
"Now, tell me, mother, what things
you have Of great-grandInother'a. Have
you kerchiefT
Your vanity Is going to deprive lne
OF great pleasure, said she. u have
the very kerchief she wore with thedress'
And also the girdle with precious stones,
but ! have always intended to giVo them
TO You the day you were married. Ihey
are exceedingly valuable. and were given
70 your great-grandlnother BY an old
friend OF her fathers, who had nVed Tor
years in India and was very wealthy
He sent them to her ~ wedding pres
emit, and TO please her mother her por
trait was painted-as she intended to
appear at her marriage u tew days before
that event came Oh.
And have you everything ] inquired
In an astonished tone.
"Yes, everything = the underskirts'
slippers and all she wore that night arr
In the gray trunk in the attic. The ker.
chief and girdle ! keep under lock and
key in the old cabinet In my ROOM.
"Oh. mother, may | see theng eager
" asked.
Eyes, as you are to wear them tomor-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-07-07

Stfs9' ~ w Wy
q was the morning Of February four
tenth. and was fitting in and out Of
rooms. arranging the flowers IN vases
and doing many things that cannot wei
be left to aeFvantA lsaw the company
all go to walk. and watched Miss Ogden
maneuver to get Ernest by her side
"Never mind" said 10 myself. my
last carl will be played tonight, and u !
fail I will STAY with mother: but OH l
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-20

F-DR. Won KoEHRING, ART.
Office & res. 329 Garden ST., tel. 476. 6 IS II
Sam Maverick notifies friends of
hi employment by Beal & Eichlitz,
Fire Insurance Agents, successors to
the FIorian Agency. He can be found
at their office, Kampmsnn Building
=. =. - =. 1891 yr. 40
For all classes of,brick work go to
Figh, Bull & Pue, IL E. Hous. st. I'm
ga fine RUSSIA leather pocket book,
card case, or purses stamped in gilt
with name, makes an appropriate
holiday gift. See those new styles
and designs in all the fashionable
tints at Kypfer & Sengs. II 9 lot
-MichaePs, at 22O E. Houston
street, sell o1ly Ten year old Her
mitage Rye" aud "Old Crow Bour-
bon
Temporary letters of administra-
were granted yesterday afternoon in
the probate court to Annie 5. Mueller
in the estate of Nicholas g. Mueller.
Bond $1,000.
What are you thinking of by not
taking advantage of the big reduc-
tions of the immense stock of turni-
bION6S, CNO't uCih SSaN
by the Showers Furniture Co. An
examination will prove they mean
business. 20S w. Commerce St., next
to Lockwood National bank. II IL st
Ladies' grey suede oxfords, and
white strap slippers, all widths, just
received. Sullivan Shoe Co. Com
MERGE street. 12l0tf
A beautiful line of solid sterling
silver now in at
I'm BELL BROS, 2lS Commerce St.
DON'T buy your winter clothing
until you see our line. Quality and
fit guaranteed. Wanamaker & Brown.
Blue front, 523 f Houston street.
Those sachets, In new styles and
designs handpaInted and finished in
celluloid at Kypfer & Seng are univsr.
sally admired. They are. also show
ing o very artistic line of Xmas and
New Year cards. Ask to see those
exquisite calendars for 1898 They
sell at sight. 1919 lot
Clothing; come and see us; get q
good fit aud full value for your money.
l221m PANCoAsT u Son.
-Sheern q Burnett, undertakes,
$50 Commerce street. Tel. ll5.
Hand painted glass and China
Plaques at Kypter d Seng. u lOt
Rooms for rent, Bexar Apart
ment Building, Houston street. . 70 If
Ladies, remember Misses kIrchner
when you want the laJeS novelties in
fancy goods. Also stamping done to order;
231 w. Commerce street. III 10 5m
Best seasoned wood, 1. T. and
Col. coal, grain, hay, ETC., cheap for
cash. Tel. S74. Cor. San Fernando and
Medina SITS. G. o. Mcclure. 8 26. 6m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-20

For paper hanging and glazing
leave orders with Chas. F. King, lO6
E. Houston street. IL off
Large uncut newspapers for sale
cheap. Apply at this office. IL 20 tt
The celebrated Kenwood Bicycles
sold on easy terms. F. F. Collins
Mfg. Co. II Inn
Ladies see the beautiful line of fancy
and holiday goods, large assortment Just
received at Misses Kirchner's, 23l West
Commerce street. Call early and avoid
the rush during the holidays. 10 Is 3m
Breeding, Welsh & Breeding,
dentists, Alamo Fire Ins. oldg. -l03lly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-20
A POETIC EFFUSIOh.

Now, if to merit you're inclined,
There's one man l know we'll,
Whose merritorius custom is,
The best of goods to sell,
At prices, too, so very low,
That they can ne'er be beat,
Why, just visit to his store
Is certainly treat.
You there will see of Jewelry,
The best in every line,
In styles quite new aud pretty, too,
Which you can buy on time.
You can select what er you want,
And pay portion small,
And have the goods kept free of charge
Until you've paid it all.
A balance by installments,
You can take your time to pay,
And feel within your pretty home,
Happier, day by day
Uncle Jessie is the man,
Whose merit is so rare,
That you will find he always deals
With you upon the square.
J. M. EMERSON & CO..
The Boss Jewellers and Brokers
Next to County Court House
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-20
MISFIF CLOTBING.PARLOR
ssss.Ssss 6sSsss'sea ~ FssSs"sfSf$ 49,
No. 200 ". Commerce St., cor. Navarro,
CITY LOCAL NEWS.

F--DR. Won KoEHRING, ART.
Office & res 229 Garden ST., tel. 476. IS II
Sam Maverick notifies friends of
hi s employment by Beal & Eichlitz,
Fire Insurance Agents, successors to
the FIorian Agency. He can be found
at their office, Kampmsnn Building
.--- I q -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-20

ssA-We insure you a Perfect Fit Every
., time. eizzs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-11
Atlantic Rod and Gun Club.

The members OF the Atlantic Rod and Gun Club held
their semi monthly shoot nt the West End grounds
Coney Island yesterday. There was n large attend
ance present sni some good shooting was witnessed.
strong southeast wind blow the grounds and.
carried the birds very quickly out OF missed by
the first barrel Fifteen competed for the diamond
badge presented to the club by judge Newton each
man TO Sloot at ten blrts under mod,ned birmingham
a straight score Of Ien, and won tho trophy for
r r,s s ~,,h NM ,me H. motifs to1k the second
third prize and j Voorhees, won the fourth. The
g. furaursen; ~ yards 10; O. Nostrand % yardst; r.
J. murphy Is yards q; K. Burshsfdt Is Yards 4 K r
street 20 yards " q. Roderick. rs yards q; Klesh
~ yards y: y. Monsees, 30 yards y; n. Dryer I'D
yards X
Ties for third priEe-D Monsees. 3: q. Morris q
Ties for fourth price, ShArf. 81 J. B. Voorhees, 4;
r. Burkhardt, %; n. Dwyer. 8.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-11
T.. 4. ". APPOINTMENTS.
President Burdett Selects His Various
Committeeman.

President Burdett Selects His Various
Committeeman.
President C. l.. Burdett OF the League Of American
wheelmen has about completed tho list OF appoint.
inents for his committees Since his election to
office he has with the assistance of his Executive
mittee selected prominent men from tho various
divisions TO I'LL the important offices
The men on the Racing Board. the most important
department OF tho L. A. W.. have been selected with
great care. Howard E Raymond Of Brooklyn has been
chosen Chairman. With him will Louis A. Miller
George Coster Of CeveIand W. G. Thorne Of Chicago.
and ". w Watts Of Louisville. Messr. Miller and Col
lister have been reappointsd. The Chairman Of the
Board is = prominent Brooklyn wheeman: the Chicago
member Ia q Unknown racing man.
On the Highway Improvement COMMITTEE Isaac B.
Potter OF Brook Ign has been selected Chairman W
NJ Boine OF Rhode Island will serve with Mr.. Potter
Messrs J. Dean OF Boston and Charles Costume OF
PouRhkee have been appointed on the Rights and
Privileges Committee. Mr. Dean Is Chairman Of the
Committee
The Rules and Regulations Committee work will be
looked after by W T. Eldredg Of Columbus Chairman
and George johnson OF Louisville The Member ship
Committee will be composed OF George C. Pennell Of
Elizabeth, Chairman Howard l. Perkins of Rhode Is
and. aud II. A. High Of Cincinnati The Legislative
Committee will include lame. Dunn Of New York
Davis Of Kansas and ". 4. skinkle u OHIO
There are several positions yet to he filled II Is I'M
that Albert A. Mot OF Maryland will assume
the ChAirmankhip Of tho TRANSFORMATION Committee
seventh ember Of the Racing Board is yet to be an
pointed. He will come from the West.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-11
Baseball Notes.

Tneyonters branch Of tn. Young Men. Christian A.;
sf ' Cub Ea. si
1 q T be a$ T TSs; ;I .!s
ORR orE. @ .mmy ma, i.
WITH nHe tho "ss r"fs ayr h"yS r. @
M Fuller '9 m; 81, IKE :, hear iron s"Sa
Years Address FREDERICK Hood mnnnsei. 1855 Monroe
Lewis he catcher Q" Inst year. ar S lam and
eS 0 any
and ss s% s1e s1"" =" .
scsn u 4. and aas' and
players in "a.ra Where FssSsr viii play
snn E"f" s
.x Win .Ss Ss@
now ee9ns +" as many AZ
Sss XS
Although the cops" have always taken n lively In,
= g, zane q. coming .s"'%p
active ,h',rss @na,r r!"wsda iessusof eight .laS.
srx,"zs4 and win asrsaS % fsliSw!ns saysrs .
Nrll Morris, Maynard, Foley Place. schinder. and
r,sc,sS,I, March 10 An echo Of the League meeting
Hart droppri in from Chicago The League has OIL
cially sanctioned Incinna! paddock for use IN all
wa'io close contract for handling the invention. In
response 10 n remark that the New York unf0rtu
nate. Mr. Tart said on that hvht ispurey local Let
them settle II among Themselves 1t Is shame how.
ever the cxtravaghnt hich that club has beer
| run the past few years"
Of John Williams and Nat Strong Who nay" 81:
| cured the following players; Temple, catcher Fuchs,
pitcher: Io1mis frst base AMI captan Foster second
base Drum .h2rt atop; f.rsuson third base; ra!tsr
Games have already been arranged with Rutgers Col.
leRc Manhattan 4. G.. Naw J.rsry A. g, MorristOwns.
| and Unions Of CRrIstRdt. Clubs wishing 10 arrange
| EAmes or Wednesdays and Saturdays after May !.
| street.
The volunteer Field Club Of Mount Hope have again
entered the baseball arena with the intention Of de-
Tending their reputation against all comers SEM
fesslonal teams included. AZ meeting held on We'd
| nesday evening Everett Brown WAS elected ptain,
James iInye, assistant captain Hugh 0NeilJ secrs
tary and Their season VIII open April l.
when they will try conclusions with the team OF II
Johns College The club would like to hear from strong
teams for saturday and sunday Raneh Address Hugh
ONcil, Jr, 1886 fremont avenue
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-11
THE LONDON CHESS TOURNAMENT
bird Continues 10 Win-Lasker Beats Lee
A Polish Gem.

LONDON. March 1O.-Bird made It three
straight to-day by cleverly disposing Of Morti.
mer. The latter opened irrcgularly. Tho
game was contested evenly until It came to
the pawn play. when the veteran outplayed his
opponent. Lasker had q tough opponent in
Lee. The German master. who for the first
time cast his lot with an irregular opening,
secured enough advantage in the middle game
to carry tho day. Gossip played a Vienna
against Loman. but was never In It. The
Dutch champion won as he pleased after
twenty-seven moves. Rumboll against Van
Nliet in o Two Knights Defence ventured a
tempting but unsound SACRIFICE which lost
Jasnogrodski. who hitherto had played most
;nniackk,,y' Proke ths ice by defeating LococE
with 8, XIX B3. got into u cramped posi-.
tage with ,eonsummate skill. forcing the win
tween Fenton and Mason was adjourned
The score after the fourth round follows:
mason. 9: Fenton. =; Mortimer. p: Loman, 8:
Locock. IA; Rumboll. l: Jasnogrodski. /
Gossip. x.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-11
To.any.. Proernmme at Quit .nburs.

The Hudson unity Jockey Cub announce race OF a
mile AMI quarter over Ave hurdles with a provi.o
that IL the track unat for racing the jumps the
race will run the fiat Entries and weights follow
First Race-Purse $500. for beaten horses: hve.
eighths of mile. Oregon. 1913; Flittcr i:3: Archi.
lO7; Little Pele ippncasue Lass My IO4' -
Second ksteG fnfSe S{yS, fof beaten horses: hSA-
var lO4. 49,. -
eiehtha OF mile. Hlk Knight! 1ls; Helen. rs: One
lib: Rev eel Mar, 113; Piss colt l0S.
Fourth Race-Purse $500 selling: one mile. Keno
Lhon lo1 Sir Rae. S5: Sir George H.. ?o Insight. o.
Fifth Race-Purse $500 selling; mile and quarter
over five hurdles. Fabian ISL: Dundee II5: Wfnsow
1871: Benefit. l27: Frank 1. l2t: MuhAttan. l2O
sixth Race-Purse 500 selling: six and half fur.
lones. Joe Courtney. 10: Peraa. 40; Forest King
log: Lucky Clover DD. limo Walton. .Ni.