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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
To SETTLE BY BALLOT.

Tacoma Ledger
President Jordan Of stanford uuvsrs-
iyy IS ssnguina. He : a wise maa,
knowing much On the subject Of fishes.
Mr.. Jordan said the other day: The
questions OF the trusts ani The unions
mus, be settled by ballo.." This is an
easy way Of dismiss.ng the subjec~
The questions will not be settled in any
such fashion.
1t Is true tina; had the laboring men
been governed by a common purpose
they would no, have the goyernmen; in
,heir hands. By voting in one direction
they could peacefully seize the reins. and
none could stop them, Bu; they have
no common purpose and they never
have, and so probably never will vote
in a specific direction. Il is a sorry fac.
tha, they will vote. and 50 will the rich.
Just as Instructed 70 by the bosses.
Politics is as much a trade as - the
making Of steel rails. The professional
politicians are to be reckonei with.
They have control Of :he machinery
tina: makes the legislature tha; makes
laws and fills the bench tha, admins
ters The laws.
Another trouble ia that there is no dis
tinct line Of cleavage. The poor man
Of today is the rich man Of tomorrow.
and in his new station is more apt 20
forget his old comrades than The other
rich man is to oppress them. While ;he
poor man is still poor he hopes TO be
rich. He knows n many cases tina; had
he the opportunity he would do exactly
as the capitalist does He hesi.a,es 20
strike the power from the hands of
wealth les, he be Gripping his own tu-
tura.
In the matter Of reform by the ba,lo,
the forces Of corruption must be con- .
si1ered Thsre are rich men wicked .
enough TO offer bribes, and there ara .
poor ones weak enough 70 accept II a .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
IT GIRDLEs THE GLOBE.

The fame Of Bucklen's Arnica salve
as the best In the world extends round
the earth. It's the one perfect healer
OF Cuts, COrns Burns, Bruises, Sores
Scalds, Boils. Ulcers, Felons, Aches.
Pains and all Skin Eruptions. Only In
fallIble Pile Cure. 25c a box at Hart's
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Chicago uud-rtaHers have combined
,1 fight the cofi1 rus. ana make il
look Ike a dead one. So much has been
laid Jur. bu; the deatils ar. shr)uIed
In mys.ery. though II is understood hat
they Will b. embalmed in the recOrls Of
he new combination. It Is certainly a
grave situation for the trust, which IS
not d. all unlikely 10 be buried under
he avalanche Of competition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Il never saw 50 much atten ton raid
tc mosquitoes as is the case This sum
mer," remarked Mr.. Snaggs. Every
paper you pick up has som=ihi1g about
them" That explains why they are
80 perniciouslv active" added Mr..
Snaggs. They are puffed up By ,heir
unFan,ed importance" 49, Pittsburg
acknowledgement
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
QUICK RELIEF FOR ASTHMA.

Miss Maude Dickens, Parsons, Kan.
writes: Il suffered eight years with
asthma IN It's worst form. had several
attacks Turing the last year and was
not expected 10 live through them. I
began using FOLEY'S HONEY AND
TAR and II has never failed 10 give i'm
meliate relief" Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

II was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debll-
ity." writes r. J. Green. Of Lancaster
n. 7. mo remedy helped me until I
began using Electric Bltters, which did
me more good than all the medicine I
ever used They have also kept my
wife in excellent health for years. She
says Electric Bltters are Just splendid
for female troubles; that they are a
grand tonic and inHgorator for weak.
run down women. No other medicine
can take It's place IN our family" Try
them. Only 5Oc. Satisfaction guaran-
teed by Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Il. seems 70 M .ha, you .aks a
grea- i-al Of impsrt.nence from that
bartender well" answered. Bronco
Bob hes kind X got Us where We can,
kick You see, h. is no. only bar: an Ter,
bur be- runs the uly undertaking SHOP
IN town. and we simply e.. 10 qu.
up Hi,h aim. m."-Washlng,ln Star
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
IT DAzzLEs THE WORLD,

NJ discovery In medicine has ever ere
atei one quarter OF the eSc!temeD, th0;
has been caused by Or. Kings New Dis
crvery for Consumption. It's Severes.
tests have becn on hopeless Victims ot
Consumption, Pneumonia, Hemorrhage,
P'aur.sy and Bronchitis, thousands OF
whom {; has restored 20 psrtec. health.
F1r Coughs. Colds, Asthma, Group. Hay
Fever. H1lrseNess and Wh1oping Cough
i IS tho quickest, surest cure In the
world. 7. is sold hY Frank Har, who
guarantees satisfaction or ,egunis
money Large bottles soc and sl0e.
Tai bottle free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

There Is really no Use of a man
striving to do something Cor himself.
Those enterpHslng ones who hold up
the Katy" train are In jail, the most
progressive members Of the New York
police force are going to jail, the steel
rust Is losing money; 20 what's the
use
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
JOB COULDN'T HAVE STOOD IT

II he'd had itching piles. They're ter
ribly annoying: but Buclea's Arnlca
Saliva win cure the worst case OF piles
on earth. I, has cured thousands. For
Injuries. Pains or Bodily Erup,i5ns it's
the best salve In rha world. Price 25c
a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
Hart's Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Adyar. sing may be too much o. a
good thing. some weeks since an
item went .-e rounds # .ae press
commenting the scarcity Il train
h1.i-uD- this season Since .aen .h-y
nave avenged about one a day with
al. .ha usual thrilling acamoaniments "
dynamite, gun play ard bravaIO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

q ., Buck. Relrne. Ark, says; was
troubled with constpa,i ,ion until hotNyht
neWlt'S Little Early RlSCrs, Since
,hen have been entirely cured W my o,d
complaint. recommend them CHAS,
ROGERS, Druggist
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
FOR wHooP1NG COUGH

both my children were taken with
whJ0piag cough" writes Mrs. o. H.
Du,'1n. u Danvlla. III. "A small bot
,'a oS Foay's Honey and Tar cured the
cough AMI saved Doctors bill" Harris
irug store
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

A. r. Bass. Of Morgantown. Ind, had
70 get up ten or twelve times In he
nigh. AMI had severe backache and
pains IN the kidneys Was cured by Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure It's guaranteed.
Hart's drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

A. H. Davis, Mt Sterling. a., writes:
II was troubled with kidney complaint
for about two years, bot two one dollar
bottles Of Foley's Kidney Cure effected
a permanent cure. Hart's drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Sir Thomas Llp;1n's boat has
started II America" remarked the OBJ
servant boarder. Yes" added The
cross-eya5 boar1er: "it is now being
Shamr0ck=i in the cradle of the deep.
-Pl,ts0urg Chronicle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

In cases OF Group give ne little ones
one Minute Cough Cure. Then res; Easy
and have no fear. l. never falls. Pleas
an; 70 take. always safe, sure ami al
mos: instantaneous in effect. CHAS.
ROGERS. Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Vim. Finn, Of Lima, o.. obtained eE-
cellent results from the use OF FOley's
Kidney Cure III relieved my back
ache and severe pain over the hips 1t
toned my system and gave me new vim
and energy. I; Is an honest and reii-
able remedy, a sure cure for all kidney
diseases" Harts drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
TO HEAL a HURT.

Tss Banner Salvs, the great healer
Is guaranteed for cuts, wounds, sores,
piles and all skin diseases. Use no
substitute Harris drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

The Astorisn guarantees 20 i,s adver-
tisers the largest circulation ot any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

All communications intended for pub
llcaton should be directed 10 Editor
As,orlan." Business communications
Of all kinds and rem,,tanceS must be
addressed to THE As,orian Publish
ing Co"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

When girls are seen % yit ,lone,
A-buildlng castles in the air,
You may be sure the corner stone
Is usually a solitaire.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Mr. Daniel Bantz Ot;erville, Ia. says
Have had asthma and a very bad cough
for years, but could get no relief from
the doctor, and medicines I tried. until
I took Fotey's Honey and Tar. Il gave
me immediate relief and done me more
good than all the other remedies com
binel. Hart's drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Cora King Phillips Is going 10 1--we on
1880 q year unit, h. gers his complny's
debts paid N. And this Is the man who
My a few shJr, weeks ago was ;hc
a ImIrat.on and envy Of the nation, Sic
transit gloria mundi
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
Lands Mammoth ru0a Weighing
over sl6 Pounds

! captured ON June is las, .hc htggra hth
ever caught by woman With roi and
reel, /, WAS u u'a ana weighed glt
b pounds,
rA.s monster dsh was captured near
Avalon ana Mrs p!,kcrsou caush, 3.
. al hy herself Thsrt Wyrc q number ot
men present, hut mo-. one o, hcm
touched a finger .o ,he rttl OF gaya
arr a WORT W advice
Th, Niss's DISH ever caugh, by man
was captured near h.rc on July H.
t"'nn', r. + Swokns %. l's Angeles.
aaj 'ar strike anl 'f.rr "''N'Hs aH
hour ana ;h'r,l ,l-fe''n minutes 'n a VAIN
'd''' 90 .Aad ,A' monster h' Er'" ''re'
Il th' sp'', and handed .h' roI ''
, j. w SHIRLEY '.s' 't i.'s A'S les 30
finish a' Job
! Nv .hs umc ''e FISH Was very igeI
''', ana tn jus, zen minutes more Was
. brought g. gan,
1 !, WAS jewish. o' black oe' hs'.
anI wr shei tjo pounds
/ Under the rules D., she Fut1 Club no
record can bs malc When mur, than
, on, person has .ha hanllns ag fish
/ from .hs tim, hs take, 90. hook ,.I he
/ ls hr1uga. 10 glfr Thyrrs rr, Colonel f.
| : Scherck ~ New York sam holds the
worlds record t'r catching the largest
/ Hsh with rad ana reel S4-pounI
( jewa.h taken las. summer.
Had Mr.. Stocking known the weight
~ ne fish which ne had hooked t. is
pr,s,b,, ,ha. he would hay r..kel fan.
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

"WhI" fishing on a SunlayH"
And the parsons face was arm.
The urhin said, "G'wdn. you jay!
I'm ig1ND.0' ~ ,a,s worm
Life
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Advertising rates can be hai On ap-
plcatiea 70 the business manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
SORES AND
ULCERS.

Sorvs and uccn never become chronic
unleSa the blood Is IN poor condition il
sluggish weak aud unatlc TO throw oll
the rolsons that accumulate Ia il, The
system must be relieved OF the unhealthy
matter through the sofe, aud great danger
To life wopll follow should Il heal hcinfr
the blood haa been made pure aud healthy
aud all impurities eliminated from the sys,
lcm S,S,S hcgtna thucuro 10y fiat cleans,
ing and inviguta,lug The hloui, building
up tho grnrtal health aud removing from
ne "a, ,',,I9 sysIIm a CONSTANT DRAIN
rl!r,rma,,c,, UPON the SYSTEM.
Whca thtshaa been accomplished tho dia,
change gradually ceases, and the torc or
ulcer heals. ltli tho tendency OF thrar old
indolcDt anfvg 10 grow worse and worc,
and eventually Ca destfuy the bonra. Local
applications, while soothing aud 20 aomc
extent alleviate p4lu cJuuo,tcAeh the scat
OF the ttpahle ), s, S doca. aud upma,tcr
how apparently hup,'yas Your condition.
even though your constitution has broken
down. Il will h.ing relic. whru nu,hus
else eaH. II supplra the r,ca. pare hlood
ncce s4fy TO hg5l tbs fa.c and uouiiah
tbs dyl..i,a,cd. IL rAsri llly
Mr 9 talaeu. La,> l,, d. 50 .upua, Mica.
sNa' "t.s Neau $50 ry l.f lIain ,hg ku.e Ca
the to.t tv . pne a.',l s,ta sr,tll .tf...tsus
urat. t.ta . t't.'r iwntf.ata ir.t tpHufs.
bot t'uul r'te't,i iv1s mdHg,Itatiy a.aa p q.
aHl u isatc gtomplylo yufe thBNe t>cla pcf.
icvtly well mAu e,et a,g.s"
6la G2A az. iatac only puuly veg,
AGNRN y c,ahlc blood purifier
SSS s:.;;::5i ::;: A: \: i.:.: .:..5 ::. ,;@ !; +
add 90, rather than v'yyc your audcr
ings, II your tlr,h does no, heal iyadtly
when scratched, bruised OF cat. Your hlood
70 IN bad condition, anl any ordinary sore
h apt 10 bee me chsue.g.
Send for our free book anil write our
physic'au4 uhuut your essc. We make no
charge for tAi4 service.
TAE sHlFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATlAstA Ca
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

p. T Thomas Suurervi,le. Ala; Il
was suffering from dyspepsia when l
commencai .akinG Koiol Dyspepsia
Cure. I took several bottles and can
digest anything Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure ia the only preparation containing
all the natural digestive fluids. Il gives
weak s,omlchs entire rest, restoring
their natural condition. CHAS. ROC
ERS, Druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Mrs 5 II Airport. JIhns;own, Pa.
says our lit,le girl almost s;rangled
20 death with Group. The doctors said
she couldn'; live hu, she was instantly
relieved hy one Minute Cough Cure"
CHAS. ROGERS, DruggiS
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
STRIKES A RICH FIND.

L isn't always the girl with he mos,
bathing suit VINO gets into the swim
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

You can get used to almost anything.
For insane, s.. Louis men vino travel
have he hardihood to acknowledge
their place Of residence by labelling their
baggage "St Louis Worlds Fair 1909"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

High living, intemperance, exposure
and many other things bring on Brlghrs
disease. Foley's Kidney Cure will pre-
vent Brlght's disease and all other kid
ney Or bladder disorders II taken In time.
BE sure 10 take Foley's. Harris drug
atnra.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Il the actiNU " your bowels is ne,
easy ana regular serious complications
must b. ,hn final result. peWlU's LlU,e
EAvly H.sers will remove this danger,
safe. plc3sAn; ana effective, CuAS,
ROGERS. prugsis;
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

The isa of a vaudeville comblnlH %
suing railroad ior 4 pal.ry $4,000.
Why that's only a couple ~ Nr Rs
salary IN yaud 7v.lle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Through Portland connection with
steamer Nahcyl,a from ilwaco anl Long
liotth points
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
Gully Aatnrtu,t.
Telephone Main Sol.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

DAILY.
Sent by mail, per year ,,,,,,,'.''.' 'SeW
Sent by mail. per month .."..,..' 90
Served by carrier per month...,... 90
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
From Various Sources.
WOMAN ANGLERS EXPLOIT.

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Teddy R3es vel: Is maintaining bis
reputation as hunter While IN Colo
-lf5 his tma h. caught one of toe
9-~.as- ana biggest colds ever known
In the state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Tha s,a.a or affairs In the steel
.rus. mus. ha much mora desperate
than has been supposed P.erp2n,
Morgan has hired Aun, Carrie Nation
90 ..atur4 a. .ha strikers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

Corn King Phillips says re oyer-
paid somebody SlO0O1N H. can
search us.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27
COLLAR LINE
Portland Astoria ROuto..
STR. " TAH0MA."
Daily iouui Trips excsp, sunday.
TIME CARD

Leave Portland u.,,,,,,.,,.,,,,T a m.
Leave Astoria .,.,,..,r..",. .. IN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-08-27

ErUsta0s. cuts sca.ds ana sAres Nt
all kinds quickly healed by pcWltts
WGca Hazel Saye Cer,ain cure tar
piles Beware " counterfai,s. H. sure
you ~. .aa orig.aa,-DsNtIs CHAS.
ROGERS. Druggist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-06

President Roosevelt, they being greeted
with shouts of approval Continuing, :he
display included a bombsheH display of
chrysanthemums, willow-tree dragons and
shells in the national colors pillars of
flame. with embellishments; prismatic IL
luminations. fantastic circles of fire. COL
ored rings and whistling jacks.
Message From Mars Omitted.
What was announced as the thrilling"
number of the program, and designated
"A Message fram Mars was omitted from
the display by reason of the high wind that
prevailed. The intention was to have a
foreign aeronaut ascend in balloon to a
great height and then descend by means of
parachute discharging all manner of fire
works during the downward trip Every
thng was In readiness for the ascent but
at the last moment 1t was thought best to
DO away with the thriller
The Rockets and Flashlights.
The rocket display was brilliant and va
ried. Mandarin bombshells, producing CAT
ling gun effects. We're exploded and fiery
wagglers were put in flight The remainder
OF the exhibit included a discharge of tour
billions, balloon display, flight of fire.
flies, electric star rockets fiasfliight Bengal
fires. mammoth bombshells discharging par
achutes, chromatic battery display Chinese
fans. a battle of anacondas wizard foun-
tafns, revolving spiral columns batteries Of
saucissons, canopies Of gold fusiliade OF
national batteries in red, white and blue.
colored bouquets an aurora borealis Chi
nese serenaders, sapphire showers. cometic
rockets. cornucop,a rockets, cascade of go d.
en- spray, golden clouds, magic fountains,
shooting stars. magic fountains in midair,
flashes of lightning, bombshells with search
light and other effects, bombette fountains.
Niagara Falls. in electrical and aluminium
effects; rockets producing Japanese effects,
and a finale produced by volleys of bomb
shells, salvos of iyddite bombs. broadsides
of batteries, explosions OF mines, multip
bombshelis, swinging columns of silver aud
gold lights and the like,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-06

To rebuild wasted tissue and fortify the system
against the sudden changes of fall and winter doc
tors recommend DIR. SIEGER AnyOstura Bitters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-06
A DECLINE NOTED.
Number of Deaths in District Since
Inst Previous Rennrt.

AS compared with the week before last
the mortality in the District during the
past week, which ended Saturday, the I'd
instant, declined from 151 to 122 The death
death rate consequently fell from 2S17 to
OF the decedents 20 were white and 81 coll
ored An analysis of the causes of death
shows general decline Deaths from apo
plexy fell from 10 to S: affections of the
heart, from 20 to 10; kidneys, from to G;
consumption, from 81 to IA, and grip, from
IA to II. The principal increase was in the
mortality from pneumonia, rising from 10
to 20. There was l fatal case of typhoid
fever, of diphtheria and of measles
AT the close of last report there were "a
cases of diphtheria in quarantine During
the week 10 new cases developed and 20
were discharged, leaving "a cases under OBJ
servation in twenty premises.
OF scarlet fever there were % cases in
quarantine at the close of last report. Dur
ing the week 10 new cases We're reported
and IL were discharged, leaving % cases in
isolation in thirteen premises.
Five deaths from violence occurred. Of
these ) were accidental, l being by burn by
fire, l fracture of skull by fall of rock in
quarry and l fracture of legs and arms
blower There Were suicides, / by gun
shot and / by inhalation of illuminating
gas.
OF smallpox there were IL cases in hos
pital at the close of last report. During the
week new cases occurred and We're dis
charged, leaving ii cases under treatment
in the hospital
The mean weather conditions prevailing
during the week were: Tempera ture of the
"a degrees: relative humidity
50, and barometer, 1892. There was only
a trace of precipitation, with northwester.y
winds averaging nine miles per hour. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-06
DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS
EXHIBITION ON WHITE LOT LAST
EVENING.
Opened ut : O'Clock With Salute Of
Lyddfte Bombs-SmalI Mum.
her of Spectators.

After a postponement of twenty-three
hours, the pyrotechnical display arranged
by the subcommittee on fireworks of the in
augural committee began at Z o'clock last
even n.y. the base OF operations being that
portion of the White Lot between the WASH
ington monument and street north. For
sixty minutes the air was lurid, the red and
other colored fire spreading a warm glow,
so far as looks are concerned, over the
shivering people gathered to view the
spectacle. The wind from the river had
full and unhindered sweep across the open
expanse of ground. and 1t was a bitterly
cold breeze.
In comparison with the number present
at former events of a similar character the
crowd that gathered in the vicinity Of the
firing pont. SO to speak, was noticeabiy
small. The low temperature probably mad
something to do with keeping down the
size of the throng Of viewers, while the
fact that thousands Of the inaugural vis-
itors had left the city since the night of the
4th also accounts for the small attend
ance.
After a grand salvo of bombs, about y
o'clock. the lights all died away. In answer
to inquiries, attendants ms de the ropes
marking the bounds al Gifted to the fire.
works contractor announced that tits all