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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
Bermuda Women,

There are, perhaps, larger number
Of spinsters in Bermuda in proportion
to the population than in any other
place on this side of the Atlantic, and
it is curious fact that this is the law
of the land.
The semi-tropical climate of the ISL
ands and their isolation have made of
the inhabitants of English stock q
quiet, almost sluggish, folk, of sim
plicity nearly Arcadian. The women,
especially, many of whom live very
narrow lives, never leaving these ISL
ands, are remarkable for their old
fashioned hospitality and natural ease
of manner which seems to arise from
an entire faith in those with whom
they come in contact. Perhaps the
fact that it would be very difficult for
criminal to escape from the islands
may account for it, but, at any rate,
crime is very rare there.
Bermuda women are excellent house.
wives and bring up large families of
children, some of the most favored
young folk being sent to the United
States for educational advantages. In
matters of etiquette they are far more
strict than Americans. AS a rule,
they are well-to-do, and live comfort
ably, while some of them possess am
pie means and enjoy much luxury. In
Bermuda, as in England, property,
especially real estate, remains in the
same family for long periods, and some
of the descendants of the first settlers
still possess lands which have never
passed out of their families. 1t is Just
this conservatism about property which
causes the superabundance of spin
sters. No alien can acquire title to
land in Bermuda, either by purchase
or inheritance. This is chiefly pre-
cautionary measure against the Portu-
guese, who flock to the country and go
in largely for onion growing. But the
law provides that if woman marries
q foreigner she shall lose her landed
property, but shall also become inca
pable of inheriting any. This law is
naturally not popular with the ladies,
who see their brothers mate with
Americans and other aliens, and would
fain have the same liberty. Occasion
ally Bermudan girls renounce their
birthrights for loves sake; but, as u
rule, the charms of penniless maidens
are not sufficient for young men to de-
sire them for wives, and thus many
girls are doomed to single blessedness
in Bermuda simply by the law of the
land. Boston Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
A Fortune From a Scare.

An inventive genius who suffered
from attacks by stray dogs when riding
his wheel, set his wits to work to devise
something which would be an effica-
cious, and yet comparatively harmless,
means Of defense. AS a result he has
brought out and patented pocket
pistol which will shoot ammonia,
water or other liquid. The most vic
ious dog cannot withstand few drops
of ammonia in his mouth or eyes, and
yet there is no danger of actually in
iuring a valuable animal which might
playfully annoy rider. The weapon
has proved so much of a success as q
means of defense as well as fun-mak-
ing, that the lucky inventor is realizin g
much money from his device.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
The weII-Groomed woman.

The well-groomed woman is she
who looks well and suitably dressed
on every occasion. Her hair is al
ways just right, and her shoes, gloves
and bonnets are always slightly. 1t is
because she is invariably in trim for
anything that may turn up. She is
perfect as to detail AID has at least
one gown for every occasion. The
woman who lacks the first requisite
may have twenty gowns for each oc-
casion and not look well. The we'll
groomed woman buys good things,
expends good deal OF thought on
their selection and has them well cut.
She does not approve of exagger-
ated styles, because th ey make her
conspicuous, which is bad taste.
She has one perfectly correct dinner
dress, simple and beautiful gown, a
fancy waist for theater, couple OF
cloth street gowns and Jackets for the
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

den to mNse,f. Was troubled with
smothering spells, also palpitation OF
the heart and that bearing feel
ing, and could not be on my feet much.
81 was growing worse all the time,
until l took your medicine.
iAfter taking three boxes of Lydia
q. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Lozenges, the tumor passed from me,
my health has been better ever
since, can now walk quite distance
and am troubled no more with palpita-
ton Of the heart or bloating. l rec
ommend your medicine to all sufferers
from female troubles"
1t is hardly reasonable to suppose
that any one can doubt the efficiency
of Mrs. Pinkhams methods and medi-
cine in the face of the tremendous vol
ume OF testimony.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18


1t is stated in the bulletin of the New
York public library that the total num-
ber of periodicals and transactions Of
societies to which the library is sub
scribing for the year 1898 is 2,502. OF
these 4S3 are American, 497 British,
595 French, Geo German, 125 Italian, 80
Scandinavian, 27 Belgian, 16 Dutch and
II Russian. During the calendar year
ending Dec. 81, 1897, the total number
of volumes received by purchase was
16,099, and by gift 1923, making a
total of 26,226. The total number Of
volumes catalogued and accessioned
during the same period was 20,79 The
number of pamphlets actually received
during the year, by purchase, was 10,-
$50; by gift, 40,247, and the total num-
Der catalogued and accustomed was
1924. The total number of cards writ
ten during the year was 1o6925. In
addition to Nhis, Is, 404 slips from the
printer We're written, and for each Of
these slips five printed cards were OBJ
tained. The total number of cards in
the index catalogue, which was open to
readers, on the 31st of December, 1887,
at the Astor branch was about $4,000,
at the Lenox branch 1t was 27,S00.
The total number of readers during the
year was 103,3S4, and the number Of
volumes called for by readers slips,
outside of those taken from the free
reference shelves, was 304 ,46G.-Sclen-
titic American
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
A Wounded Hrrt

now has wide practice, Is a member of
Hatch Post, G. A. r.. and lives at 4935 Ash
land Ave.
Several years ago DR.. Clark's old wounds
began to trouble him. He grew weak and
emaciated, and his friends despaired q: his
lie. He finally recovered sufficiently TO be
out but was mere shadow, weighing only
30 pounds. The best medical attendance
Jailed to restore his lost strength and vigor.
n. ,e Inieha gave me box OF DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People" said DR.. Clark
"and they helped me SO much that 1 bought
a half dozen boxes and took them. soon
regained my strength, now weigh 100
pounds and, except for injuries that can
never be remedied, am as well rs ever.
II consider DR.. Williams Pink Pills Tor
Pale People the best remedy TO build mn n
run down system, and heartily recommend
them to everyone In heed OF such aid"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
Awoman Umbrella Manufacturer.

A preserving little woman, who is
supporting herself, not only makes
umbrellas, but makes a success of it.
When asked how she came to go into
the business she said it was all chance.
She was employed by an umbrella
manufacturer to take charge of his
workrooms, and filed such place un-
til he failed. She then conceived the
idea of carrying on the business her.
self. She soon found out how and
where to buy material, which was her
only stumbling-block. After this the
umbrellas must be sold, and she con-
stituted herself the salesman. She
went to all the large stores, and con-
tinued to go until she got an audi
ence with one of the managers, and
wherever she succeeded thus far she
obtained orders also, and thus she
built up good business.
She is now doing a large business
here in New York, and supplies many
stores. She attributes her success
entirely to industry and perseverance.
New York Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
Buying Gloves,

In buying gloves it is quite worth
while to choose them at shops where
they may be put on. 1t is often the
case that glove looks all right, but
when tried is found so defective either
in the cut of finger or the hand that
is PERI stual discomfort and annoy
ance. Having the gloves put on pre-
vents this, and even though one
should pay trife more it is economi-
cal in the long run.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Clean blood means a clean skin. No beauty
withoutit Cascarets, Candy Cathartc clean
your blood and keep it clean, by stirring up
the lazy liver and driving all impurities
from, the body. Begin to day to Danish
pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads, and that
carets,-beauty for 10 cents All druggists,
satisfaction guaranteed. 10c, 2Oc, 25c, Soc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18


eyes; we wouldn't have enjoyed .his
war at all if Jimmy hadn't known so
much about geography. Chicago
Record.
Host Ito student) -"Look here, sir;
if you pinch that cats tail again when
ever some one orders rabbit pie, I'll
have you thrown ont OF the restaurant"
-Fliegende Blaetter.
Chewing gum certainly stimulates
thought, remarked the observer of
men and things. "But the chewing
and thinking are not done by the same
person. Detroit Journal.
First Duke--"Why don't you travel
incognito, as do? It's far pleasanter. 4"
Second Duke--"Yes, but my wife al
ways goes with me, and l married an
American. Harlem Life.
"Do you think you could stand the
marching ii you enlisted? You are
pretty stout" 81 could stand the
marching all right; but couldn't stand
the running. g."-Chicago Record.
James, you ought to be ashamed
of your language" well, you would
grumble, too, if you had the coal bills
to pay" Nonsense; suppose you were
war ship and had to lay in 5000
tons. Chicago Record.
Maude-"I understand she married
him out of spite" Clarice-''R 'Really?"
Maude-''Yes; she said if no other
man would propose to her, she was
bound he should propose to no other
girl. ."-Philadelphia North American.
Bass Talking about Joe Miller,
wonder what he would say if he could
come back to earth and hear some of
the jokes of the present day" Fogg
-"Guess he'd think the world stood
still when he died and hadn't started
up again. boston Transcript.
$50 you're going to marry Bumper,
Grace?" laughed her best chum.
Pardon my levity, but he's so short
and you so tall and stately" You're
wrong, as you often are. A man can't
be called short when he's worth over
q million. Detroit Free Press.
Chirurgo-"What did you say that
poor fellows ailment is?' Medico-
"Chronic dyspepsia. Chirurgo-
"Did you prescribe a more rational
scientific diet?" Medico-"I did,
and that's why he's gone away mad.
His wife is the principal of cooking
school. Judge.
'1t strikes me, Mr.. Brief, said Mr..
Dogway, that your charge of $3.50
for this opinion is pretty steep" "No
doubt" said Mr.. Brief. "But you
see, Dogway, when you come and ask
me for an opinion which violates all
my convictions, you've got to pay not
only for your law, but for my con-
science. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Mabel-"So you and Edward have
broken off? What ever could have
happened?" Gertrude-"We got to
talking about Porto Rico and he criti-
cised my pronunciation of San Juan,
so | told him l believed he was part
Spaniard anyway, and after that, OF
course, it was impossible for us to
ever be anything but strangers. y
Chicago News.
An old gentleman, speaking to
young lady and commenting upon her
freshness and good looks, remarked:
"Ah, my dear, may you long retain
them. Yours is happy period of
life; you know nothing yet of the
jealousies, the heart-burnings, the
contentious, the rivalries that beset
the pathway of existence. Don't
1, thought" she interrupted; 81 want
you to understand that 1 belong to
church choir. Tit Bits.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

The Government of Germany opened
its first high school for girls last April.
This probably opens the way for uni
versity training for women in Ger
many. Hitherto women have not been
admitted to the universities on ac-
count of lack of high school training.
Now that the State is to give them
this, it will probably soon throw the
universities open to them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

young man. this is the third time
this week you have come to take my
daughter sleighr.dlng. If you pay cash
for the horses and sleigh 1t means
either lunacy o. bankruptcy, and IL you
don't 1t means that you are a dead
beat" Il own the livery stable, SIR"
"That's rent."-Chicago Tribune.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Saffron would strike an ordinary OBJ
server as decidedly expensive at s14
per pound, until told that it is compos-
ed of the central small portions only
of the flowers of a species of crocus,
10000 of which it takes to yield the ma
terial for one pound.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

A crockery dealer shipped 1926 dishes
from Lansing, Mich, to a missionary
at Teheran, Persia. The goods were
seven months in transit, and were car
ried 800 miles by caravan, but only one
dish in the lot was broken,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
GLADSTONE

A man that mean. Nation, whose strong
word
swayed the weak will OF people and was
heard
Like gods voice decreeing, whose strong
hand
Caught the stern reins Of empire in COM
mand,
And plotted for the good OF humankind
AS some men scheme its evil.
Richard Lie Gallienne in Collie. S Weekly,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Geraldine Ulmar, whose prosaic
name off the stage is Mrs. Tilkns, has
recovered $3.50 from the London Om-
nibus Company, which was held re-
sponsible for the collision in which her
ankle was fractured a year ago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
TUMOR EXPELLED
Unqualified Success of Lydia B
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Mrs. ELIZABETH WHEELocK, Magno.
liza, Iowa, in the following letter de-
scribes her recovery from very criti-
cal condition:
~DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM.-I have been
taking your Vegetable Compound, and
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

leduy L W SOuHu
is praises. 1t
las done Won
lers for me in
relieving me
of q tumor.
" My health
has been poor
for three years.
Change of life
was working
n upon me. l
a was very
!" much bloated
nd xuoc n h,,r-
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

The sale of salt is government
monopoly in China, which yields a
yearly revenue of sl1, 900, 900, as the an
nual consumption is $500, GOO 900
pounds, and the importation of foreign
salt is strictly prohibited. A license to
sell salt costs $4,000 in gold.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
Try ALIENS Foot-Ease.

4 powder to shake In the shoes. II you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try AL
lens Foot-Ease. 1t cools the feet and IN "a es
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of pain and gives rest and
comfort. Try it today. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 25c. Trial package FREE,
Address, Alien S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

1t was once customary in France,
when guest had remained too long,
for the host to serve cold shoulder of
mutton instead of a hot roast. This
was the origin of the phrase ito give
the cold shoulder"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
Five Cents.

Everybody knows that Dobbins' Electric
Soap is the best in the world and for 80 years
1t has sold at the highest price. Its price is
now cents, same as common brown soap.
Bars full size and quality Order of grocer. Adv
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

"Going to follow the races again this
year, Hoaxleyr
"Follow? Not If can get ahead of
them"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. So trial bottle and treatise
free DR.. Il. KLINE, Ltd, ,93l Arch st. Phila, Pa
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
You May Take Mems Arms o. Nights.


Once again custom has changed.
and it has suddenly become not only
the proper but quite the necessary
thing for women to take mems arms in
the street at night. The last few
weeks has seen this custom of few
years ago revived, and almost in q
twinkling. All this last winter to do
such q thing would have been very
bad form, except under exceptional
circumstances. Now the best known
men and women are taking it up again,
and among those who fall into the
lines of fashion the custom is we'll
nigh universal.
The reason given by authorities on
social matters is that people have
suddenly come to a realization of Just
how big New York night crowd is.
On Broadway after the theatres are
out. and even in the early evening,
women who do not take the arms of
their escorts are exceedingly liable to
get separated from them. And in O
crowd of size it is considered wom-
an is much safer if she is actually
under the protection of a man-that
is, her hand slipped within his arm.
Whether or not this reasoning is
correct it is certain that the custom
has changed as detailed above. A
girl on the street with q man after
dark nowadays takes his arm, even if
she has only just met him, and this
rule applies quite as we'll on the
quieter thoroughfares and side streets
as it does on the crowded avenues
New York Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

In some parts of Africa slaves are
still the basis of all financial reckon
inps
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

While riding a bicycle at Leaven-
worth, Kan, the other day, Clarence
Reed ran into a wagon shaft which
penetrated his eye, causing death.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Frank Stong, of Chattanooga, Tenn,
was thrown from his buggy and drag
ged to death last Monday
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

teething softens the gums, reducing in
fammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c.
a bottle.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

OF course you can't hit anything with
q 13-inch gun, but think Of the noise
they makel
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

The Victoria Cross carries with it a
pension of $3.50 year for life.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

E. B.Walthall & Co. Drug gists, Horse Cave,
one that takes it." Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

England makes OOOO, 900 a year pro-
fit out of its post office.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

From the Times Herald, Chicago, IN. y
Late in 1861, whea President Lincoln is
sued a call for volunteers, L. j. Clark. OF
Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, was among
the first to respond. Ifc joined the mortar
fleet OF Admiral Porter just before the me-
morable operations on the Mississippi River
began. 1t was at the terrific bombariment
OF the Vicksbdrg forts. that the hero of this
story fell with shattered arm from a
charge OF schrapnel
After painful months In the hospital, he
recovered su efficiently to be sent to his home
a: Warren, Ohio. Another call for troops
fired his patriotic zeal and Clark soon en-
listed In Company II, of the 7th Ohio Vol
unteers. In the army OF the Potomac, he
was IN many engagements. Being wounded
In skirmish Dear Richmond, he was sent
to the hospital and thence home.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-ro-
Bac, the wonderworker, that makes weak
men strong. All druggists, SOC or ST. Cure
guaranteed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Piso's Cure for Consqmgti9n has saved me
Place. Baltimore. Md, Dec. 2. 1884,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
No-To-Bac for FIFTY Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure makes weak
men strong, blood pure. SOC, 81. All druggists
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure consti patton forever
lOc, 25c. If G. o. c. fail, druggists refund money
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
The New YORK Pubic Library.

Fake Cascarets Candy Cathartc. l0c or 80.
1fC. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

To Cure q Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. sc.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18

Soon af.
terward he
began t h q
study an d
t h en- The
practice Of
V ct o ri ma ry
s u r g Q ry
Seeking a
wider neld
t h u n t h e
o hio vii.
lage afford.
ed, he went
to. Chicago
W re he
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-07-18
PlTH AND POINT.

Children are a great blessing
eyes; we wouldn't have enjoyed .his
war at all if Jimmy hadn't known SO
much about geography. Chicago
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-08

Ing places the morning before IN, an
Eagemcnt. ana C1ptnir Gt,.t sa.t
taken up two of his guns. hsd ,ar,,
c1rcfuliy concealed my gums IN ,,,i
ting matches IN front ~ ihe NH,
sutes, or holes through which tho gnns
protrudc. aud I and ~ WI "a are a,,ii,
convinced that the spanish wore liiton
WnpNg ny surprise when my two rttna
opened on them-thty upp0arI fh@v
were Htlll In the rear-ln tht IA H.,
surEent pnHltlOn--and that d. where
tney not, fooled, o. iholr cost "a. ~
hevc. captain Grant had tpkan ma
means TO conceal hia omhr1aufDs ~
though they were In fact partly hidden
and I.leutncant Grow feels lsaur.J
mat the spanish believed that fhr Yrty
guns they would have fn deal with a.. y,
the two on the loft-fnr h1t rs9.,r
thcy Kept thin line In front ID f,e
LETT wing, putting most ~ their mon I'm
our side In ufdor 10 avoid the gums
IAere mai been Hk|rmlsh nrn Iurfrr
que Jay between ID shIrush .It.rf.
but nothing serious. About ln th1
afternoon I had gone 90 On \ p8rrb ,Ip
the ihlrl Moor of thc monastery. with
CApihin braut and Lieutenant Kr1rrn.
huhl. Third artillery. We orttyi.t .ttt
% the end N the porch where N b,d =,
enlgndld Wow % the spanish linus
hid iuai loft ihcni and had crtwis1 t,f,
the rear Start ~ the rIf tn am r,if.
Il had seen Colonel Hale In no et,i.
cNcell0n; position In thH mirnlna1 s.hrn
ne sp1uiarda began firing ma aIn. 1
aln't know whether % wlt az H. fr 80
" ~, nNtninr came very ctIFn. btft
urint and kHgunhuhl made bee line
inr the staircase. ami from thsnrs
down into the trsnche1 Hg 80 "a,
escape was not quite sa easy. ID
made NJ my mind 90 stay on tho r.-,f
uniil things locked more anrBur,yin,,
Tfore remlinsd 10 fhs immrng' ~.
1nNment u ne boys IN tho tranrhrs he.
low Tor about hair an hour. and ihcn
! shcakoi down prdi.y o'1rs 90 M
ftilIoase, ana ~ down Ia hurry, 1
ASSURE you ~ a. matter ~ face. We
nave all hrru who're the huiln,H nv ever
sinct we came. a bullet comes thrlueh
camp once ~ while. \ man VIA shbt
IN ihe leE ny one yesterday morning.
t. return o. thr bani0. All "a.
comparatively silent. until ftsgn nh.
h1ys were cruuchInF behind th4 rtrth.
works, most of those boi1uFina hi no
bltiety bclng asleep under thr carvrs
sheltNf ! constructed Tor thCm. Thor
q sheet " nnme. our boys
say iherr were ~ lrau 5000 IN
thr enemy 1hrir guns hack In thrit
llncs Joined N ana tho dark and rtiny
nlght, dlf1grceabie enough unlar nnv
elfeunaiancCs. was made hlIe1us hv
the night % messengers N drifh. The
neiny came out ~ their slrshvorL.
WIN ne evident Intention Of throwing
our f1Fht hank. which was auppised t5
pe ~ charge % thc lnsurFrnts nm
which ~ facs wns most wu-fiiily weak
ind unprotected. The pennayivani1
= lys Nallanily returned the enemy's
IT. using NJ over she paf,ipts 20 de-.
11vcr When things rbt ibt,ier,i,ti
Lieutenant Gibbs let drive with one M
lur pieces. knocking out The tetnpSr,ry
'oNer % me cmbtiHurcs. ghls was ri.