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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

NORTH AssALBORo.
Mrs William Lyons. better known As
Mss Flora Walker who WAS thrown from
her carriage on the 9TH and broke her hip
joint is doing ~ we'll as could be expected.
Miss Annie Hopkins clerk in the pen
lion office in Augusta, il at home for q
vacation of two weeks.--Mr. and Mrs. T..
C.. Clifford. who have been visiting in Mass
achusetts for the past two weeks. returned
home on the l0th.--Miss Genie Williams
returned home on the 9Th from q trip to
London, called home by the seyere illness
of her grandmother. Mrs. William Robin
son-North Vassaiboro never was duller
than now. There is no business whatever
and traders say that they are not handling
one quarter the goods of a month ago. So
much for change. The drouth is very
severe here. The week past has been very
hot and owing to the dryness has been al
mort unbearsble. We understand that Mrs.
Girsch, widow of Abram Girsch who lost his
life last spring by falling into the canal has
brought suit against the company for 5000
DIR. Mabry who has been enjoying
a mnch needed vacation at North
port for the past two weeks re-
turned on Wednesd much re-
fre.hed during his absence, His business
h.. b,,n attended to by Dr. Cook, who has
opened an office in this villsge.-No new
cases Of scarlet fever in town and the one
$50 ,n,t of danger The quarantine will
b.. r,-e-l the frst of the week The Vas
-'ihuro Mills Co . having no other use tor
TN. vater attached the hose 10 their hy-
ir,ot' sni vet down the yari and streets
on Friday Mrs. Annie Angel. nee Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

| was delighted TO see that the bride paid
her bridegroom the compliment, of looking
bright and happy and full Of life and fun
As she left the church with him 1t was
pleasant to SET Two such happy faces as his
and hers. Even when walking TO the altar
Miss Lethbridse did not affect that absurd
droop OF the head that some brides think it
necessary To adopt, as though they were
following their own funeral
In recent instance this was so absurdly
exaggerated a. to be quite laughable 1t
is a bad compliment to the unfortunate
victim, standing near the altar and watch
ing his chosen wife approach with walk
ike poliecuians and with every token of
guilt and shame in her pose, 1t is quite
time that such relics OF the days of ''sensi-
bility" should disappear in favor OF more
natural demeanor
Al the saIuc time there is an opposite ex
IRENE to be avoided. remember one
bride, an actors daughter, who simply
raced her wretched father up the aisle, max
ing him stumble over the pedestal of'the
fount. The spectacle Of the trademarks tear
ing after them in a lively canter brought
tears of delicious mirth TO my eyes One
would suppose that the bride was afraid
the gentleman would run away before she
reached him Maude declared that she saw
a furtive smile pass across the gentleman's
face when the painting procession came to a
pause in front of him, composing them
selves after their raceLondon Queen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
The Dawn of the Century.

We hear a good deal Just how of the lat
ter days of the century. Perhaps few
words about the dawn Of the century may
not be altogether i'll timed or unwelcomed.
1t was the heyday for stamp and paper
duties. There were about half a dozen
newspapers, too dear for the multitude to
buy and probably only published, like The
Quarterly and Edinburgh Reviews, for the
select few to read There was no gas. Oil
lamps enlivened the streets, and at the the
aters candles, supposed TO be wax, dripped
down the back of your dress clothes. Chel-
sea was a village separated from London
BY the Five Fields" at Pimlico and the
Footpad's pass, called Bloody Bridge
somewhere where the Court theater now
stands Visitors to the playhouses from
Chelsea used to assemble after the perform
ance at the bottom of st. James street I'M
til they numbered about 80 or 40 strong
and then marched across the Five Fields
with torches, blunderbusses and bludgeons
-amutual protective association Nothing
was safe-uot even the Bank OF England.
The 81 note Gas not universal favorite,
and the street poets sang that they would
rather have a guinea. london Saturday
payia,y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

One of the New York theater managers
was down at the seashore, and while wan
deriug about the hotel piazza ran across a
friend. who touched him up for pass. The
MANAGER searched in his inside pocket and
then shook his head I'D give you one
willingly but didn't bring my cards.
don't see how can do it without them. y
The deadhead looked blank Suddenly the
manager spoke: "I'll tell you what ! can
10. Instead of using card I'll just write
Pass bearer on your shirt front, and that
will get you in all right. Will that dor"
The man assented, and the pass was writ
ten. That evening the deadbead showed
I'D at the theater, and the man at the gate
nodded when he looked at the shining
bosom. All right That's good. The
deadhead passed through the gate and
,sarted into the theater. He had only taken
few steps when the gatekeeper called him
back The man looked surprised. What
the matter uow' Isn't it all rightly The
gatekeeper nodded. Yes, but you must
surrender the pass. Boston Budget,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
MAINE PEOPLE.

Robert Rexdsle of Portland has refused
a fsttering offer to become the city editor
Of western daily and has engaged with the
grand lodge of Illinois. Ancient Order OF
United Workmen, for the work of visiting
their lodges and giving lectures upon the
degrees. etc. He is now in charge of the
central district of Illinois, which embraces
thirty seven counties in the state.
Miss Harriet Shaw and Miss Caroline
Gardiner Clark are to give their annual
harp and song recital at Bar Harbor in the
music room of the West End next Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
The Enll Of American Riyers.

Generally speaking. the slope Of rivers
flowing into the Mississippi from the east
is on an average about inches per mile.
Those entering it from the west have an
average descent of about 6 inches per mile.
The average descent per mile OF the Mis-
souri, after it leaves the mountains is reck-
oned at about foot the Des Moines, from
its source to its conjunction with the Mis-
sissipp, about 10 inches. The entire length
of the Ohio shows fall Of even inches
The Mississippi, from the mouth of the
Ohio to the gulf. has fall of but q. inches
st. Louis Republic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

essnsy 49, - assviee- Re = reveal
Is vssy elsszfy Ne fuiI rssse 81 D<nc-
exssic iaconsissesey .and showing some very
csnrsasive ssssoas Why such . party should
NOT be pernitfea 20 survive For dis he
merits 10 special shsnks, bus the fac. VII
not be without ;nas-nee il lesBins true
lovers Of American Institutions 10 tax. a
more charitable vie. Of his financial ~.
9zriSs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
When Women Turn.

How is it that women who are sweet and
gentle naturally resort to the greatest ex-
tremes when once they turn from the path
of rectitude and become fientls incaruate'
They need not necessarily murder or steal
or reel about in drunken frenzy, but when
once they start to talk about some one for
whom they have taken a dislike there
seems to be no limit to the venom of their
tongue. Men would have it out in one
round either with tisticutfs or hard, sharp
words. and the matter would drop there.
but women keep up the fend and seem to
take pleasure in the fire which their words
kinile. For lenieut and just Judgment
commend a woman to a mans mercy. but
If DESTROYS Of having her literally torn to
pieces by the lash and seourge Of merciless
criticism turn her over to her feminine
friends who one day parr and the next day
scratch. Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The moral education of japanese chill
dren is conducted partly at home and part
ly in school and is based largely upon the
teachings of the history Of the country
Intrepid valor. zeal, sobriety. directness of
speech. extreme courtesy, implicit obedi
ence to parents and superiors and deferen-
tial reverence and regard for old age-these
are among the chief characteristics looked
for in boys, while industry, gentleness,
faithfuluess and cheerful demeanor are re-
quired OF girls Popular Science Monthly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Enreps sr.i. the effect, of the hnan"id
stringYncy 10 the I nised States. Guii bss
disappeared from the Bank 81 Engisnn'- re-
serve with aisrniiag fapAiity aud stteml 6
viii be male to compel continental hoand
ere of the ysiiow metal to disvorge. r.
sumption u the monetary conference IL be
ing astated and 9 more friendly spirit .haH
heretofore. il manifested regarding such a
nf.,so..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The eholers lie At Quarantine - New fars
bsrbor. There IL, however, lees reason u
expect IL 10 get ioto the country than en-
isted last year IL i not 80 vide s,read In
Earope and the precautions a, our ports %
entry are. II anything, more riztI sod the
s.eiirir. for eeeesi' the 'eearse are va
peri.r To Et1-e of last wear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The tnmOrs that have been siioat con
corning the Hehring sea Ease are entitled 10
little weight Il may fairly be presumed.
however, from the makeup Of the bonrd OF
arbitration that there will be some kind of
= compromise. The demands of the United
State. are Just and II the board renders a
decision that differs much from these de.
msnds the future Of the fur seal ia inieed
trecartops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
The Rank Il Solvent,

Owing to financial uncertainty. St.
Louis family drew 81, 135 from bank, all
the money it possessed, and placed it in the
back part Of a cooking stove, where thieves
would NOS he likely to search. A young
girl. forgetting about the money. lighted n
fire in the stove, and now the family has
nothing The bank is still paying dollar
for dollar Utica Herald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

President Cleveland return. To Gray
Gables disgustei and worn. u IA feared
that his health il not Of the best Just now
and she country will wi'h HIM speedy re
eaveyy. lie will receive good deal of
sympathy, too for the disgust he expert
enees at the shuing. partisan manner
which characterizes certain of the Demo
cratic leaders rs regards silver repeal
The President stilt has good grip on the
spoil. whip, which he can hold over them
a. good effect. but no doubt he found read
ing the riot act troubious tn both body and
the spirit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

II. as we are told. it is incorrect TO speak
of Iady's dress meaning her skirt and
waist only, If her dress includes all the
garments worn. even shoes and stockings,
why of course the same rule must apply TO
a chiId's clothing And yet to speak of q
little boy in a gown would call to mind
q masquerade in episcopal or maternal gar
ments. Perhaps frock is the alternative
Philadelphia Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The breach Of pr, niss saIt 10 be brought
against conxrsssmsn Breckenridge Of Ken,
taeky by Miss Msdeiia V. Pollard IL de
ciasdiy unssyoSy one sn the charge against
the arIstoeraiic SOUTHERN are too serious
To 20 Unanswered. The "slser tonzusd ora
Tor u Rsntaeky+ needs tf.th On his side
INV IL ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The hard vhfrh che Gre Aent sid upon
Minneapolis va. insseed heavy ons but
fsrfassisly no lsstins lsjs.y vas sassainsd-
This t~o million iolis iossis comparatively
small for city ike HinneapoIi..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The editorial enthusiasm OF the Eastern
Arrus ever the nomination of Mr. Neal for
Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Ohio
left standing" viii be convenient little
later IN getting out an obituary on the store-
said MIR. Nssi This biography, however
omits any mention Of Mr.. Meals pro
nounes,i free trade yirss. or the fact that
he propose. to hght Mr. Mckinley solely on
a tariff basis. The editorial does however
frankly say Mr. Neal 10 bachelor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
Waldo.
EREEIjlu

The past week has been very hot, Their
mometer averaging SO degrees for the last
of the week. There were light showers
Friday, and Saturday evening good rain
Crops were drying up, potatoes were turn
ing yellow, corn rolling and not growing
but Saturday nights rain will give the crops
a new life if we have following rains. The
graia harvest is well along The apples
have been dropping badly during the hot
weather Grasshoppers are numerous and
pa stnres are very short.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The rYess snzsn0red cruiser. Minneapo-
liz 80. launched Saturday. from the
Cfsnps gard. This cruiser 10 practically a
copy Of TIE Columbia and is expected To
stain = speed Of 22 knots, speed which
viii enable it 10 oysrtaE. shy vessel ahost
save perhaps the Camp .aia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
STATE NEWS.

Correspondent. in this department are re
lnrst.d to have their letters reach tins Office Mon
day and certainly not later than Monday night.
Any news Of special interest, however, should be
cent in ~ soon possible after Il occurs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Another charge Of hot shot from the re-
ssstxabls Dr. Psskburss ealIs attention 10
The inesease Of crime In New York city
un,sss the fostering care Of Tsmmsny ADD
aader The shadow Of the police stations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Manning. as the cutting of of an ear or
hand, was practiced in the earlier English
armies, and in charter OF Richard men,
tion is made of death hv drowr.5as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The hospital trustees held their month.
ly meeting at the hospital Monday. There
was a full attendance and, besides tho
work Of the regular monthly inspection,
the trustees will examine the new buillngs
and the new organ which has been put IN
the chapel under the direction Of Gen
Shepard and Supt. Sanborn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Over go plans for the library building
have been received and one Of the trustees
told the JOURNAL that it would be hard 10
make selection, as there were 90 many
good ones. The trustees have been 90
scattered during the hot weather that 1t has
been impossible to get full meeting, but
they now expect to have a meeting about
the lst Of September, when they will make
final selection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15
VOICES OF me psess.


There 10 pecuiisY siznisessee TO the
fact that. after several Democratic CAM
paizns Of "etaeztion, Bourbon free trsi-
ers, ike ex-s~eressy Whisnsy. should BE-
in 70 talk about the lower eixss@s7
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

This morning the steamer Island., ~
take = party Of inmates to the la. !,
Springs. The trustees and superip,en.,.,.
will accompapy the marty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The case of the United States Va, Phil,
Gilbert came up for decision before C.,
missioner Choate Monday morning, .ua :.
postponed till next Thursday stspu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The Gov. Thomas Dudley Family A..
sociation will hold its first annual meeting
and second reunion in Boston Oct l1th
Col. Sanford II. Dudley, the president, has
sent out a request that all descendants Of
the Governor send their photographs to the
association. Treasurer 4. G. Dudley Of the
Augusta Savings Bank is a member Of the
association and expects to attend the meet
ing with his family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Higgins band 10 receiving lots Of Cum,
ments for it, fine concert At o.l,,,
Several Of the selections were esD.,,.s
good 40 well - new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Don't forget the grand ocean EXCURSION
to Pori and, IIsrp,well an Orrs island.
VII The Maine Central X. r., and Haspsse'
Steamboat Co, on "Wednesday. Aug. leth'
fr IN WateYviile, Augusta, Lewiston, Bath
Brunswick and way stations. Excursion
lists will take the regular morning tsAins'
The sail on Casco bay is one Of the most
delightful IN the coast Of Maine. RTcuf-
sionis,s will have the privilege Of stopping
at either Of the landings Of the Hsrpsseh
Steamboat Co. Those who stop at lIafps'
well will have chance to procare one OF
Landlord Pooler's renowned shore dinners
at the Merryconeag House. Tickets have
been placed at very low rates and inclaae
the horse car ride through the streets OF
Portland. This excursion will be pefson-
all. C apducied by Is. l.. P~nnell. the N. u
X. r., excursion agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Master Charlie Simpson, who y employed
at Devine 4 Coughlin's drug store, had
been planning for vacation until a few
days ago when the success of bright ides
of his changed his plans and he is content
to go without 4 vacation. From the rear
window of the store he went fishing the
other day and caught two big eel, weighing
2 IL lbs each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The Trustees Of the Uaisersalist chufcn
give Boiicr. that services viii H. suspended
after July 18th until Sunday. Seq tember d.
Jolly i5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Farrin who rs,ia. :.
Green street, lost their little girl Mo.a.,
The little ones age was nine week, n
loss 10 very severe one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The Hosiery We arr Offering At % cts per pair u
the market
An Cur Cnildren's Renneis II about half price.
All those desiring bargains in press Go<sds viii
do well to call this week.
One los apable width u, Inch Plaid EiAnnels for
this sale III cts per yard.
On. lot double width Nj inch ali Wool Dress
Goods former pricr ~ eta, for this sale " cts PER
ward
One lof Double width Dress Goods former price
- e,s. for this sale % e'-. per yard.
One 10, 50 inch Plaid Waterproof former price
81 Is for this sale ~ cts.
All our Summer Garments At q great discount
MANY other BarIs ms too numerous to mention.
Notwithstanding the low prices In this saie We
shall continue 10 give free, one of our Fine Cray
on Portraits to be trsaed n, wholesale price to
customers having purchased : 10 o. worth Of soots
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Tbs Demeerssie .'esmpaizn Of sdscA~
tson- hiss bseoms = gress Bag object iesssn
Al dfsastHf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

One of the leading physicians says that
since about the middle OF June II has been
generally healthy in this city, more 20 than
usual. There has been exceedingly little
fever though the very hot weather Of th.
past induced summer sicknesses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Monday evening Prof. +. c. Hyde, or.
ganist on st. Marks church, officially
tested the new organ in the Hospital chapel
for the trustees. They were very well
impressed and Prof. Hyde prouounces Il
one of the best organs about here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

The Boston boats are doing a vsry ~.
business just now; on Monday the h.. !.
Boston had full passenger lis. and , -
large freight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

DIR. J. A. Dow, the well known yete,.
nary dentist of Mystic park, is at the COM
Bros. stables for the week. DR.. p.
makes an annual visit to thi, city and I'M
a large and increasing business. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Mr. Albion Palmer had 4 dangerous at
tack of cholera morbus last week but is
now improving. Mrs. Henry White Of
Braintree, Mas, and Miss Mary Lothrop
of Liyermore Falls are visiting their father,
Daniel Lothrop. Esq W. L. Merrill is al
home from Lewiston, suffering with q lame
limb. which gains very slowly.-George b.
Lewis and family started last Tuesday for
northampton. Mass, intending to be gone
a year. Mr.. George Holmes and wife will
live on their farm during their absence
The marriage and departure to her home in
Lewiston of Mrs. o. II. Nelke. formerly
Miss Sharlie NJ. Jennings, takes away from
the social life Of our village, one who will
be very much missed. The best wishes of
all 20 with her, and her husband, who was
formerly a resident here, and highly es-
teemed The members Of Golden Star
Lodge. /. o. G. T. are planning to ate nd
he anniversary exercises of Maranacook
Lodge, Readteld, which occurs Wednes-
day, Aug 18th, in a body.--The continued
drought is beginning to show its ill effects
in our vicinity, which the extreme heat Of
the past week has intensified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Secretary b. Walker McKeen has selestet
certain scenery in Winthrop which an artist
from Orono will reproduce and send to the
Worlds Fair as part Of the Maine exhibit,
He is also collecting grains and grasses in
sheaves for tho Maine exhibit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

DIR. W. Scott Hill has been devoting his
spare time lately to hunting for Indian rel
les. and has been rewarded by finding some
very fine specimens along the banks Of the
kennebec and about Weber pond. The best
Of them 10 an ancient Indian AZ which vi"
found little way above the dam. Nett
week the doctor is going on more extend
ed trip with Mr.. Everett Lowell up along
the Kcnnebec md through Sidney and Vs.
salboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Lambsrd & Cox have decided 10 run
another fishing exclusion on the Islanfls
and have selected Friday, Aug. %, IS the
date. Capt. Cox has been down along the
coast lookigg after the best fishing ground
and finds that on Pemaquid Is famous
place where II takes man Of ghty mus
Gle TO land thu fish. 1t /, called one OF the
best fishing ground on the coast and bis
catch is almost certain. Everything to en-
sure good time is being arranged aod
big crowd will tnjoy the sport.
The inquc.t regarding the cause Of the
fire on the Tow nseDd road last week y"
begun Mon lay aft. moon ard vas h, Vi With
closed d""'s. There nos appears TO be
probability that th" FIRE was se, BY children.
Som" ~ the neigbb0rs have found where
tho,e boys have set fires in dangerous
places ADD say thst often the boys were
adm"ri he'd. they persisted in The Practice
Some believe the cause Of the FIRE !. likely
10 be- found tho cotk ~ those children. ~
appears that Mr.. Davis lost quite 3 nun
Der Of her personal efec;s in the IRE
which were quite valuable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

Splendid specimens Of we'll preserved old
szs are not usually found amonz the de-
votees Of the fashionable Watering places.
Oh. Orchard has them this season however
They are tso elderly ladies'. Mrs. A4thsrs.
sxsei "a. and Mrs.. Burns, aged IL, both Of
Dover. y. H.. and they plunge and dive
and swim through the great waves With all
the visor and zess Of Youth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-08-15

On Saturday, the Valley base bal, =.
defeated Sheehans picked nine $685. d
an interesting and we'll attended ,,..