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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Slaughtered.

We cannot explain it, but it is a
fact that every time the Martinsburg
boys go to Hagerstown they appear to
be hoodooed. 1t cannot be because
the Hagerstown girls are prettier than
Martinsburg maidens, because they are
not, but something is wrong. Our
fire ladies won the reel race and fail
ing to connect were not in it at all.
The base ball club can mop the earth
with the Hagerstown Hardhitters
every time they come over here but
over there our fellows are not common
amusement for the sons of Ishmael.
Last Friday, Captain Pitzer was
thinking of calling his club the ''In.
vincibles' but later in the day they
were dubbed ''Invisibles' nothing
was left of them Sixteen 10 four
Well. our crowd can lick EN- if they
come over here.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

NORTH MOUNTAIN.

Harvesting is the order Of the day
We had some refreshing showers
this week.
Charles Barnes and wife were in
your city Saturday.
c. L. Donaldson and mother-in-la
were attending the bush meeting at
Johnsontown Sunday.
John A. Boyd and wife were visit
ing her brother, James Murphy, at
Tomahawk on Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. f. L. Lewis and children were
visiting her brother, John, near John
sontown, Sunday.
Mrs Henry Fitz and son, paid Mrs.
Lewis Wolf a short visit one day last
week.
Mrs. Orah Souders and Miss Celia
Souders, of your city, were visiting
her uncle, w. H. Wright, on Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Everhart and family
are visiting her father, Mr.. a. ]. Beard,
near Tablers Station.
Mrs. Harper from beyond Back
Greek, was visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Daniel Keesecker, this week.
c. r. Beard and his girl took in the
bush meeting, Sunday, at Johnson
town.
Hammond Lewis and wife were the
guests of Mrs. Frank McBee in Little
Georgetown Saturday and Sunday.
Abe Rockwell and wife, of Bruins
wick. are spending few days with
her father, Mr. A. Robins.
Mr. F. Fink. of Spring Mills, was
visiting her father, Mr.. Allen, at AL
lersville, on Sunday.
Misses Kate and Mary Leary, Of
Washington, are visiting their broth
er, John, near Allensville
4 John Shickel and wife and Mrs. Sa-
vile attended the bush meeting at
Johnsontown Sunday.
i Geo. A. Davis is still very poorly.
We hope to see him get out again.
/ Crow
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
SCHELL.

John Mathews, OF Frostbu-g, arriv-
in town last week and expects to spend
the summer with us.
Vernon Wolf, of this place. met
with serious accident while bathing
in the river. He started to swim
across and was taken down by a suck
hole but was rescued by L. Shriver.
Rattlesnakes are too numerous to
mention. w. B. Carlin and D. NJ.
Fortney were chased from the woods
by drove of snakes. w. Williams
killed the largest one that has evei
been killed in this country; it was {
feet in length and carried z3 rattles.
The Manor Mining & Mfg Co. are
running their mill at full capacity.
The trucks on the Z. o. and P. T.
R. R. are running daily; A. II. Glenn
is engineer and w. Williams, conduc-
| tor
Wheeler Wilson and Billy Smith
the two leading farmers Of the Nortl
Branch of the Potomac. said the rair
last Sunday is all that saved theil
crops.
The strikers are still raging at Ell
Garden aud Thomas The negroes ar
leaving every day X
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

When God spako and time began,
And life to man was given
Nature cravcd day Of rest
Last one Of Creations SEVEN.
When Jehovah burst Egyptian bonds,
And Israel's yoke was riven
f was meet to keep holy rest
A Sabbath day of Sinai's SEVEN.
When Prophets words were nigh full
filled,
Dawn Of promised Light arriyen:
4 finished era closes here,
The Sabbath covenant SEVEN.
When the Messiah came to earth
A Messenger from heaven
His people kept their Sabbath rest,
The FIRST instead of SEVEN.
As Christ, the Teacher, came from God
With words which spoke of heaven
From law to grace, Sabbath day,
But not the Jewish SEVEN.
When Christ, the Savior, died and rose,
And bonds Of Death were riyen;
TheChristian world has blessed the day,
By keeping FIRsr instead of SEVEN.
Christ Triumphant is our guide
To show our way TO heaven;-
And glories of Resurrection's morn,
Illumined the FIRST instead of SEVEN.
Then keep our hallowed, holy rest,
AS pure as Christ has given;
And live to God that we may make
A Sabbath day of all the SEVEN.
DAVID THE SCRIBE.
W;nohaatar Va
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Berkeley County Teachers In
stitute will convene in the Court
House, at Martinsburg, w. Va, on
Monday, July IS, 1894, at 10 a. M.
Prof. A. c. Kilmer, principal of Shep-
herdstown State Normal School, and
ID. II. Dodd, principal of Fourth Ward
graded school, Martinsburg, will be the
Instructors. AS institute attendance
in the State is compulsory, all the
teachers, and those who propose to
teach. should make arrangements to
attend the full five days. The trus-
tees of the various sub-district schools
of the county, subject themselves to
vacation of office, should they contract
with teacher who cannot show GER
tiiicate of institute attendance, or, of
exemption from the same through
completion of the course of profession
al study required by the State.
At the close of the institute, an ex-
animation for certificates to teach will
be held, and a second examination, on
Saturday, August IS, 1894. Both will
be held in the Grammar School build
ing. and commence at a. m. No
candidate will be admitted to exami-
nation who cannot produce certifi.
cate of institute attendance.
The teachers of Martinsburg indie
pendent district, all school officers
and patrons of our free schools, and
all others who are interested in educa
ton, are cordially invited to be pres
ent at all the sessions of the institute
c. c. TABLER,
Cn.,,,fxY Observation-Disclosures
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

Miss Gertie Drenner, Of unionville,
Md. IS the guest Of the Misses Hanna
| this week.
Samuel Cunningham and daughter,
Mrs. Annie Payne, of Willlamsport,
Md, are visiting his son, Mr.. Shields
Payne. near this place.
Mrs. George Suyderleft Monday for
New London. Conn, where she will
spend couple Of months with her
daughter. Mrs n H. Webb.
Mrs John Harrison and son are on
a visit to her brother, Mr.. Vim. Pere-
COY, Of Harpers Ferry.
A little SON of Mr.. Richard Woods,
living mile south OF this place, was
bitten on the foot by copperhead
snake one day this week. DIR. G. S.
Hanna was Immediately sent for, and
gave relief. The child is doing we'll
as can be expected.
Mr. J. Alexander is having his
house painted. Mr.. Souders Of your
city is doing the work.
Mr.. Thomas Smaltz has the sympa-
thy of the community in his sad be-
reavennent He was married on Tues
day the 18th, and buried his wife on
the following Saturday, the z5d.
We fear that unless certain OF our
boys quit violating the Sabbath, some
of them will cause their parents grief.
as one came near being drowned
while bathing in the creek Sabbath.
We think our city council is about
on par with the Senate. While they
have been put in the position they oc-
cupy in good faith to carry out the
law Of the town, they appear to be sit
ting at case doing nothing and letting
very important matters go by default
As our village has become quite
summer resort for visitors, we think
it is about time to wake up and do
what they should to make the village
as attractive as possible Our town
spring is one that deserves their i'm
mediate attention. A little more
work and less indifference on the part
of the council will be beneficial to all.
Misses jeanette Drenner and Nora
Quinn have returned home after
spending couple of weeks in Hagers-
town, Md, much pleased with their
visit among relatives and old ac-
quaintances.
Rev. c. NJ. Yost preached a fine
sermon on Sabbath last in the First
NJ +. Church on The Moral Law.
Epworth League meeting Friday
night. Subject-The Parable of the
Vineyard OLIVE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Low Rates to Denver, Colorado,

The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Co. will
sell round trip excursion tickets to Den
yer, Colo, from all points on its lines
east of the Ohio River, July 10, 20, and
81, good for return on trains leaving
Denver July 81, August 2, and 25; tickets
will also be sold to Denver August 8, O.
and 10, valid for return passage on trains
leaving Denver August 10, %, and Sep
TENDER 49,
The rate from Baltimore and Washing
ton will be $47.40 and correspondingly
low rates from other points.
Passengers taking the 3. & o. have a
choice of routes, going via Pittsburg, Ak
ron and Chicago; via Grafton, Bellair and
Chicago; or via Parkersburg, Cincinnati,
and St. Louis; double daily service of ex-
press trains, with Pullman sleeping and
dining cars on all routes. 90.
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Firemen'S Festival,

Martinsburg fireinen are holding a
raspberry festival at the market
house It began Thursday evening
and is to continue during Friday and
Saturday evenings. The object is to
raise funds to make the final pay
ment on the new uniforms. There is
no more meritorious organization in
Martinsburg, nor one which is held In
higher esteem than the fIremen. Il
would therefore appear to be useles:
for the Herald TO urge all to attend ans
spend their money freely
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Harvest Home Picnic.

The annual harvest home and reun-
ion offriends and members Of Mount
Wesley NJ. E. church, in the large
grove near Billmyers Mill, on the line
of Berkeley and Jefferson counties,
about two miles from Shepherdstown
and eight miles from Martinsburg, will
be held on the first Thursday in
August.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
R@!a!!!:!! BB Sx5ssr
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOlUTElY PURE
state sunday school Convention

- -
We are in receipt of a coinmunica-
ton from Prof. Thos. c. Miller, OF
Fairnont, at which place the Twelfth
Annual State Sunday School Conven-
ton will be held July IS, 10. and 81.
Free entertainment will be provided
for one delegate from each school re-
presented, as well as for pastors and
general officers of county organiza-
tons. An excellent programme has
been prepared and a pleasant time is
promised. The usual excursion rates
will be given OIL all railroads. He
asks that collection be taken IN all
schools July s, and that the amount
thereof be forwarded to The treasurer
Of the Association.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
A Big Rather.

Stephen Hutsler, of Glengary. kill
ed rattlesnake Monday which meas
ured four feet in length and was re-
narkably large in girth. 1t carried
ten rattles and button. indicating an
age of fourteen years. Mr.. Hutsler
says that all who examined it pro-
nounced it the heaviest snake for its
length that they ever saw.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Burned His Fingers.

Master Roger Hill had a uecktie
which he was very anxious to have
ironed. Not being content to accept
the course Of events. he picked up an
iron intending to polish the tie him.
self. Being informed that the iron was
too hot, Young America proceeded to
the hydrant and turned the water on
the iron. Four Of his fingers were
neatly eacased in white the other eve
ming as he sat on the curbstone.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
A Rare Treat,

Rev, David H. Shields, of the First
NJ, F. Church, in addition to his in.
teresting and instructive sermons,
thinks nothing is too good for his
congregation. Last Sunday as an
nounced in the Herald, Miss Katie
Matthaei, recently returned from Vii
son College, by special invitation from
Mr.. Shields, gave some very fine Sc
lections from classical music at boil
the morning and evening services
The large audiences were not only de
lighted with the music but more thar
pleased to know that Martinsburg i.
the home of an artist of such rar'
skill.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Letters Advertised.

The following is list of letters adj
vertised in the post-ofTice at Martins
burg, w. Va, June rs, "a and if not
called for will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office July 9, "a.
c. c. Billiard, Mrs. Liddy Conard,
Chas. B. Kuser & Co, ]. E. Kyle, R.
P. Luderick, Jonathan Miller, Lucy
Piper, B. G. Randall, Mrs. Annie
Toup, Idle Turner care of Mrs. Rob
son, Oscar Waugh (card), Annie Walls
c. w. BOYER, p. M.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

There is no reason for a doubt as to
the ability of Barr & Gifin being fine
photographers, surely their work is
par excellence, therefore, don't throw
your money away for cheap, shoddy
picture such as you will be ashamed
to give to your friends, but go where
you can get the best.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
At Public Rental.

BY order of the City Council. the
Butcher Stalls in the Market House and
the Wagon Stands around the Market
House viii be rented at public rental at
10 O'Clock a. m.
SATURDAY, JUNE %, 1894.
Said stalls to be rented for one year
from July /, 1894, to July |, 1895.
ii. WHEN, Sergeant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
A Handsome Book on Summer
Travel.

The Baltimore & Ohio R. R. Co. has
lust issued handsome book descrip-
ing the various summer resorts, in the
mountains and by the seaside, ada
cent to or reached by its system Of
lines.
1t is finely printed and illustrated
by a number of very fine cuts. Send
10 cents to Chas. o. Scull, Gem
Passenger Agent, Baltimore, Nd, fol
copy.
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TIL II Err Al p.
lEntered at the Post Oiiice at MarIinsburg,
w. Va, as Second-Class Masfsr.,

Subscribers desiring TO discontinue
must pay all arrearages.
Refusing TO take the paper from the
post office will not stop charges from
accommodating.
A notice to discontinue, not accom-
panied by the amount due at the time,
will not stop the paper.
Notice to change post-offlce address
must give the old as well as the new of
fee
All matter intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real name
of the author, not necessarily for publ
cation, but as guarantee of good faith.
All matter submitted is subject to the
approval of the editor
All checks and money-orders must be
made payable to
a. B. SMITH.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Lemons. accents dozen. atFelker's.
Visit Barr & Gifins Photographic
Studio.
Best roller fiour,3s cents large sack,
at Felker's.
Sugar strip molasses, IS cents gal
lon, at Felker's.
Two cans corn, IS cents and 3 pounds
evaporated corn for IS cents, at Eel
ker's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

We do not believe in cutting rates,
but having recently purchased a job
lot of envelopes, note heads, bill heads,
tags, and other choice stationery, we
are prepared to do neat work on first
class stock at rates which defy compe-
ton. Give us call. If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

Senator Faulkner of West Virginia
offers the altogether original explana-
ton that the Democratic platform OF
1892, in declaring for free raw mater
ials, meant only to declare for free
wool. The lucid, pathetic guileless
of Mr.. Faulkner's mind is sufficiently
proved by the fact that he expects the
unique explanation to be taken seri-
ous1y.-New York Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

And now the World says Mr.. A. B.
Carman, 1.-THE newly elected superin-
tendent of schools, has accepted the
position at a salary of $500 a year, "
1t does seem to be an iinpossibility for
our Democratic contemporaries to get
that little matter properly fixed in
their craniums.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Excursion Rates for 4th OF July

In pursuance of its usual liberal
custom, the B. & o. R. r. will sell
excursion tickets between all ticket
stations on its lines east of the Ohio
River, for all trains July 3 and 4,valid
for return trip until July S, inclusive,
at reduced rates.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
A Bad Break.

The Statesman this week grows FIJI.
rious over the action of the Board Of
Education in discharging Mr.. c. PC.
Rinker, and charges that the Board is
.'run" by the editor of the Herald 1t
admits that Mr. Rinker made mis-
takes for some of which he is to blame,
and others for which other people were
to blame, and then rings in the Rinker
| family about which the Herald said
nothing. What we did publish in the
Herald was the fact that Mr.. Rinker,
in his official capacity as teacher in
the High School, did publicly beat
young ladies"
Now, for the benefit of the States
man and all others who may feel ag-
grieved at the action of the Board, we
wish to state that no member of the
Board consulted the editor of the Her
aid on the subject, neither did we de-
mand the decapitation Of Mr. Rinker
except as clearly expressed in the
seven lire item in the Herald of the
10th.
There were other and if possible
stronger reasons brought to bear. 1t
is well known that the late superin-
tendent of schools found much fault
with Mr. Rinker. The condition of
the furniture in his room was another
cause Of complaint, and it was gener-
ally understood that he was unable to
control the pupils in his room. Wheth-
er that was his fault or whether it was
lack of cooperation on the part of the
superintendent we are not prepared to
say. If the latter, he did wrong in
not appealing to the Board
And now, in order to settle this cry
of bossism which is rolled as a sweet
morsel under the tongues of certain
individuals, we will state once and Tor
all that we have not attempted to
run either the Board of Education or
the City Council, neither do we pro-
pose to attempt to do SO. Such opin-
ions as we may have upon matters af-
fecting the public we shall express in
the columns of the Herald in the future
as in the past. We have been i'll the
newspaper business too long to be
frightened by threats or intimidated
by jeers, and the editor of the States
man can rest assured that we will
thew to the line, let the chips fall
where they may Judging from the
support we have received and the mag
nifcent success which has crowned
our efforts during the past year, we are
more than encouraged to still endeav-
Or to maintain the right as God gives
us to see the right
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Remember,

We do not turn out the cheap John,
shoddy photographs such as are adj
vertised by some of the "would-be
photographers" but only such work
as we can recommend to our custom
ers, thereby resting assured that those
who come once will come again. Give
us call, and you will not regret it.
BARR & GIFFIN,
King street, Martinsburg and Win
chester.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

The funeral of Mr. John Fellers,
from the Reformed church, Thursday
afternoon was largely attended
There was a full turnout of Masons
and Odd Fellows, of which societies
he was an honored member.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

From a careful inquiry as to the
probability of peach crop we learn
that as far as the Pen Mar belt is con-
cerned there will be but very few on
the top of the nountain-virtually
none; but in the valley where the
ravages of the frost and cold weather
were not so great, there will be fair
crop. Messrs. J. P. Raheuser & Bro,
of Greencastle, the largest peach
growers, have 40, 900 peach trees and
say they will have probably ten or
twelve thousand bushels. In this
county there will be but few.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Seed! Seed!

We have Clover Seed at So. so per
bushel, and invite the farmers to come
and see the seed.
SENcINDIvER, SHAFFER & STEWART.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

New York newspapers are making
war IN the bread trust 1t does seem
strange that bread should sell at the
same price now as when flour sold for
more than double its present price
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

At half a cent word, local adver-
Using in the Herald. considing circu-
lation, is ohly about-one fourth that
charged by some other concerns. If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

We are overstocked on Red Ash
Nut Coal and are offering a specialprice
for quick delivery.
SENcINDIvER, SHAFFER & STEWART.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Who Wants Credit?

When you can buy fine clothing and
gents furnishings at half price for
cash, at KapIan & Co.'S, 20 N. Queen
street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30
Just Received.

$50 pairs of the finest summer pants
to go at half price. See them and
and you will be tempted. Kaplan &
co
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

The weather for the past week has
bean hot enough for any use.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

The celebrated Studebaker wagons
made especially for this section. Call
and see them.
SENcINDIvER, SHAFFER & STEWART.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

Latest novelties in fine negligee
shirts, patent bosoms, collars, cuffs,
hats, caps, trunks, valises, jewelry, at
Kaplan' S, % n. Queen, street.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

WANrED.-Farms and Town Prop
erty to sell to customers. Call on
81 ]. S. MATHEWS,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

We notice some very fine home
grown potatoes i'll market.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-06-30

Miss Julia Staubly attended the con-
vention of the Y. P. S. c. E., at Graf
ton, this week.
Sheriff Gerling spent Sunday with
his family at Berkeley Springs, where
they are rusticating during the heated
term.
Mr.. Newton Baker is home from
Washington and Lee University where
he recently graduated in law with
the highest honors.
While in the city Tuesday, ex-Gov-
ernor Wilson called to see his uncle,
Mr.. w. +. Wilson. 1t is scarcely neces-
sary to add that they differ somewhat
politically.
Mr.. Harry Myers, brother of Geo.
Myers, formerly of this place, has fit
ted up at Pen-Mar very respectable
house for summer boarders and will
offer reasonable rates.
Rev. Henry Thomas and Rev. Hull.
then Burkhardt left Wednesday for
Alexandria, Va, to attend the COM
mencement exercises of the theologi-
cal seminary near that city.
Misses Wiltshire and Crane, of the
Female Seminary are off on their sum
mer vacation. Miss Wiltshire is at
Leetown and Miss Crane is visiting
her sister in Botetourt County, Va.
Mr.. Martin Willhide, of Anderson
Ind, made his brother Mr.. J. w. Will
hide, OF this city pleasant visit last
week. He is red hot Grand Army
man and of course pleasant gentle
man to meet.
Rev. Schultz, of Shepherdstown
was in the city Tuesday, the guest o
Mr.. John w. Martin. He says bass
fishing will be good in the Potomac
again as soon as the water clears
when we hope to accept his kind in
vitation to try our luck.
Mrs. William Donnelly, of Philadel
phia, who, for the past six weeks, ha
been visiting her daughter, Mrs
Frank w Van Horn, on West Burk
street, will return to her home Mon
day much to the regret of nuinerou
friends as we'll as Mr.. Van Horn.
Mrs. d. H. Payson. of Macon, Mo.
accom- panied by her son, who ha
been attending school in Rhode Is
land, were the very welcome guests c
her niece, Mrs VIM Edwards, at he
pleasant home on West Burke street
this week. The young man gradua
f ted this year and his mother cam
East to witness that important event
! On their return they made it poir
l, to stop here and see how the old tow
I and the people looked after an absenc
of many years.