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Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
MAJORITY AGAINST SCHLEY
ADMIRALS BENHAM & RAMSAY.
Condemn Him On II Points. but Say
That He Encouraged His Men
ADMIRAL Dewey, tn Hts Minority
Report. Praise. schiey. and says
He Is ResPOnsible.

Washington. Dec. 14.-Admirals
Benham and Ramsay. in majority
report in the Schley inquiry, condemn
him on eleven points, but state that his
conduct during the battle was self pos
sessed, and that he encouraged In his
own person his subordinate officers and
men.
Admiral Dewey, in his report, says
that the passage TO Cienfugos was made
with all dispatch; that. in view OF his
coal supply, the blockade OF C.enfugos
was effective; that he allowed the
Adula to enter Clenfugos TO get infor-
nation. that his passage TO Cienfugos
was with as much dispatch as posi-
bic. keeping the squadron together.
that the blockade OF Santiago was ef-
fectiye. and finally. that he was the Sc
Nor officer off Santiago. in absolute
command. and entitled to the credit
due for the glorious victory which re-
suited in the total destruction OF the
Spanish ships.
Drwe. uphOids Schiey.
The minority report of Admiral
Dewey in the Schley inquiry follows:
in the opinion OF the undersigned.
the passage from Key West to Cenfue-
COS was made by the flying squadron
with all possible dispatch. Commodore
Schley having IN view the Importance
OF arriving off Cdenfuegos with as
much coal as possible in the ships
bunkers.
The blockade OF Cienfuegos was eff
| fective.
Com modore Schley in permitting
the steamer Adula TO enter the port OF
Cienfuegos expected to obtain informa-
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
liked Dewey's Findings.

Dec. l5.-Rear Admiral Belk-
5. n. retired, who is at the head
Massachusetts, training school, te-
Y discuss the finding of the court
~ in the case of Admiral Schley
when seen. He did, however,
N brief statement in writing
lows:
18th of the decision in the mat
E Schley court of inquiry Is in
n Dewey's finding. As | recall
NICE laid before the court. that
-, in my judgment, just and
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20

Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. ia Southern
traction car jumped the track on the steep
hillside Of Mount Washington, ana be
sides injuring seven people, crashed into
a livery stable and completely wrecked it
The accident occurred at the corner Of
Virginia and Woodville avenues.
The injured were removed to their
homes All, ii Is thought, will recover.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
GOOD Save Our Lord. the King"

London. Dec l6.-The national anthem
is now undergoing revision. Instead Of
"Save Our Gracious King" the refrain
will ne changed to God Save Our Loi !,
the King"
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
Frozen While Driving.

Terre Hante, Dec Dwight Fisher
and DR. Dewitt Jordan Of Vneenne. were
frozen TO death near Rosedlle They we've
driving from this city and fell from their
buggy.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
Was Lost In n Wreck.

rg, Ore. Dec. lS.-An extra
nd freight train was ditehed
. miles north of billiard station.
2oll, a bookkeeper from Cincin-
>, who was riding on the brake
As instantly killed. The wreck
he northbound overland 10 hours
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
BOtha Has big Army.

Paris. Dec. IA morning paper as
serts that Commandant General Botha has
reported to Mr.. Kruger that ne has 2i.e"
armed men, 10000 being Cape Colony re-
cruits.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
lLED ACROSS ATLANTIC
EAT SCIENTIFIC FEAT.
MnrcOni Announces His
Overy of Receiving Electrical
Ii Across the Ocean-He kN.
ms the MethOd-UAed n Kite Ia
KEleVatiOn.

Ohns, N. F., Dec. 16.-William
has announced the most won
Scientific discovery of modern
b stating that he had received
signals across the Atlantic
from his station at Cornwall
d. He explains that before leav-
Eland he made plans for accom-
this result, for while his pri-
bject was to communicate with
E3lners in midOcean, he hoped al.
ncceed in attaining the wonder
1ntific achievement of wireless
ply across the Atlantic ocean.
pr Marconi's station in Corn
very powerful. He possesses
trical force generated 800 times
than at his ordinary stations.
he left England he arranged
lie electrician in charge of the
which is located at Paldhu,
mails should be sent daily after
Yin date which Marconi would
him after having perfected his
ements here. Signor Marconi
here week ago Friday, Sc
HSignal hill, at the entrance to
ebOr, as an experiment station,
we'd his equipment there. Last
~ he cabled to the Paldbu sta
go begin sending signals at 3
daily, and to continue them until
~ these hours being respectively
m. and 2:30 p. M, ST. Johns
Ing these hours Wednesday
r. Marconi elevated a kite with a
Y wire, by means Of which sig
tie sent and received. He re.
lat the recorder attached to the
&aag apparatus, and to his pro-
EEatisfaction signals We're receiv-
aim at intervals, according to
Qgram arranged previously with
SFator at POldhu. These signals
led of repeating at intervals the
which in Marconis code is
by three dots or quick strokes.
Ezfknal was repeated so frequently
Mn accordance with the detailed
F{tranged to provide safeguards
1T a possibility of mistake that
~ Marconi was satisfied that it
~ Henuine transmission from Eng
hin on last Thursday during the
> &ours the kite was elevated and
tine signals were renewed. This
xRfhe assurance so complete that
|of sMarconi cabled to his princi-
a4ln England. also informed the
or Of Newfoundland, Sir Caven-
g oyle, who apprised the British
10y of the success of the expert
1T Marconi, though satisfied
The genuineness of the signals
S fact that he has succeeded in
&l31hing communication across the
t1e without the use of wires.
HoGIzes the fact that the system is
Ik only in an embryonic stage.
eibility of it's ultimate develop
M demonstrated by the success
present experiments with in
te and perfect apparatus. as the
8can only be received by the
Sonsitively adjusted apparatus,
nor Marconi is working under
tificulties owing to the condi-
evailing. The Cornwall coast
miles from st. Johns.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
All Peace Now.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Amsterdam cor
respondent Of the Daily Express says
Queen Wilhelmna and Prince Henry IT
the Netherlands, her husband, drove IN
an open carriage through Appledorn.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
DR.. Curry Densi.

Pitt sburg. Dec l5.-Dr. Robert Curry
founder Of Curry university OF this cit, j.
died in Allegheny. aged so years. IL
was formerly principal of the Nebraska
State Normal school
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20

Rear Admiral Schley has notified
Attorney General Rayner that he Is
ready 10 take any action with refer
ence to his case that Mr.. Rayner may
advise
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20
Treaty Is Ratified.

Washington. Dec 1.-THE Hay Paunce-
fote treaty was ratified by the senate by
vote OF y to G.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20

Dec. l6.-Reports received here
court say that the dowager eur
failing health. The emperor
,fmproving.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-12-20

Many vans wife has run him into
the ground trying TO keep up with q
fast set
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
ROY BRIGGS DEATH
Was Digging in Wen When a Horse
Fell on Him.

in the account the News gave a
few days ago OF the death OF Roy
Briggs, Of Bountlful which occurred In
well In Curlew valley, il was not
known at the time what caused the
fatality But It Is now known that
the manner OF the young mans taking
OH was frlghtful A horse slipped
back into the well and fell on him.
The animal was being used 10 draw
the dirt from the well and IN it's rest
lessness backed into the well and fell
about fifteen feet and lodged Young
Briggs was terrified out OF his wits and
started to climb the rope lie reached
the horse but II was impossible 20
pass and presently the animal In It's
frantic efforts TO get out, loosened it.
self and fell to the bottom, a distance
OF about fifty feet. The young men
at the top We're unable TO do a thing
but go and yet help. After n force Of
men came Il was seen that Il would
be Impossible 20 get the horse out with
out chopping II up. The AK handle was
broken In two SO II could be welded
and then the animals head was cut of
the body was cut UP, and after five
hours work, II was lifted out OF the
Wei. The boy was then taken out and
II was found that his neck was broken,
together with several ribs. His skull
was also fractured His hair was as
white as snow, a terrible testimony OF
the horror he must have passed through
the last few minutes OF his life
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
FEDERAL COURT.

The case Of David ID. Irwin w SAT-
Lake county came up today before
Judge Marshall in the Federal court
and judgment was rendered for the
plaintiff as per stipulation that was
fled some time ago The stipulation
reads that Judgment shall be rendered
for the plaintiffs for sii.6l9SS, and In
terest at the rate Of ~ per cent per an
mum, until paid and that each party
shall pay his own costs. The plantlu
sued to recover on four county war
rants aggregating 500 ,91S.s5 turned over
by A. II. Andrews 4 Co., TO said plain
tiff, for valuable consideration. the
amount due from the county was Tor
the furniture placed by Andrews q
Co.. In the county building.
The petition Of Chas. Fishel for a re-
view by the court Of the order Of the
referee expunging the claim Of the pc
titioner In the bankruptcy case OF j. NJ.
Pearlman. came up today was argued
and the referees decision affirmed
On motion Of the Brown Shoe com
pany. In the bankruptcy case OF Jerome
Hirshman. Ii was ordered that the APP
peal OF the case TO the United states
court Of appeals be allowed and the
bond was fixed at $500.
Charles J. Bengtzen OF this city to-
day filed q petition In bankruptcy with
the clerk Of the Federal court His la
billties amount to S67l.S and assets OF
SIS are claimed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
HORSE RAGING
THE FEATURE.
Work on the CaIder's Park Track
Manager to be Chosen Soon,
BAND STAND BElNu BUILT.
Trap shooting Tournament this Week
Meeting of Baseball uagnates To-
night TO Complete Schedule.

Manager Peters Of Calder's Park
stated this morning that just as soon
as the ground dried a little, work would
be commenced on the horse race track,
repairing and putting 1t in good shape
for the coming season. The manage
ment now has proposition under dis
cussion to lease the track to some re-
liable race promoters, and 1t IS expect
ed that the deal will be closed within
two or three days. AS regards the bcy-
Gle track. nothing as yet has been done
In the way Of repairs II has not been
definitely decided to promote bicycle
races there this season. Mr.. Peters says
that the work of beautifying the
grounds Is progressing nicely, and
couple Of weeks will see a great change
In the appearance OF the popular re-
sort. The buildings are receiving a new
coat OF paint, and the work Of erecting
new band stand is now under way.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
ABOUT BRIDGE TRUST.
Not Much Faith in Announcement
That it is Coming Here.

Telegraphlc dispatches have been re-
celved here TO the effect that the great
American Structural Iron company, or
In other words, the bridge trust, Will
establish lts western headquarters in
Salt Lake. Il was geneally known
fact that the trust proposed to place
IFS plant in Denver, but It Is said that
the recent bill by the Colorado legisla-
ture making employ ers liable for in
Jures or damages eceived through the
carelessd ~ Of another employe fright.
ened them away, and they now have
their eye on SAT- Lake II A. Fitch,
the local agent of the trust Is very
much Inclined to laugh at the report,
The tneO'f Is that the kilograms that
have been sen, out announcing that
Salt Lake instead OF Denver wiz be
favored was solely for the purpose OF
bringing the Colorado people TO time,
In other words. t. abrogate the law
that Is obnoxious TO the trust rather
than lose ID 10 tho state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
SCHOOLS WILL
REMAIN OPEN.
Gov. Wells Signs the Bill ThatWjII
Enable Them TO Do So
NET WITH SCHOOL BOARD,
Leyyof one aud Hall Mills for MAIN
tenance This Year and Hall hill
Annually Hereafter

Governor Wells today signed the
much talked-ot school bill which au-
thorizes a levy Of an extra mill and a
half this year for maintenance and half
a mill annually thereafter for build
ing.
The pioprlety OF the bill becoming
law was discussed at meeting Of the
board Of education held IN Governor
Wells Office today, the State executive
being anxious to ascertain the views
Of the members In relation thereto. 1t
tranaprtd that they were much d.
vided In regard TO efficiency Of the
measure Most Of the members, how
ever were heartily in favor OF Il be-
coming law and Jaw It now IL.
Speaking ~ ~ the News this af-
ternoon Clerk Moreton Of the board Of
education said that the board would
now bc ahlc 90 realize all the money
necessary. and more than enough, 10
keep the schools going until June 1th,
which would require about $4,000. The
leying, though. win not be made until
next year. but Il is this levy upon
which the needed funds VIII be bor-
roWed from q local bank.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
MEETING OF BAsEBALLIsTs.
Schedule VIII be Completed at This
Evenings Session.

II Is expected that at this evenings
meeting of the baseball league the sea-
sons schedule will be completed. The
feature Of yesterdays session was
long and tiresome discussion as to the
merits and dement's of the various
baseballs now on the market. Some
contended for the Spalding, some for
The Victor and Others for the Reach.
Finally the question was put to vote.
and the Reachists won out by a score
Of TO l, Those present were clip
pinger for the Railways: Griffin. for
the Salt Lakers; w. J. shealy, for or.
den, and Judge Henry Shields, for Park
City
II was learned last evening that about
eighty games will be played begin.
ming on April 18TH The first game
VIII be played here between the Salt
Lakers and Railways, and in ogden
between the HOLSTERS and Park CITY
Ogden gets twenty-three games, Park
City thirteen and Salt Lake the rest.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
WIN. FOLSOM LAID TO REST.
Last Sad Kites over the Hemains of
the Architect Of the tabernacle
Services ut the Grave.

The funeral Of the late Patriarch VIII
liam Ii. Folsom was held from the
Fourteenth ward meeting house yester.
day at II O'Clock The building was
crowded with friends and there was
every manifestation Of esteem and love
for the venerable man whose body lay
before them, on bier laden down with
beautiful flowers. The works OF Will
liam II. Folsom stand as among the
most enduring monuments Of the State
Of Utah, and while his achievements are
recorded In the archives Of the Church.
his sterling character and uncomprom-
ising fealty to his people under the pain
Of death are written in the hearts Of
the people, and ages shall pass away
quicker than the memory Of him. He
was humble man and shrank from
publicity and for that reason he pre-
ferred to be buried from the old meet
ing house where he has worshiped for
SO many years, rather than in the AS
sembly Hall Although he chose the
humber building he was none the less
honored, for some Of the leaders Of his
people were there TO testify OF his worth
as a man, a brother and a citizen.
The services were presided over by
Bishop George Taylor, and they were
opened by the choir singing the hymn,
70 MY Father Prayer was offered by
Elder Seymour b. Young. ana the choir
then sang Let Me Go, Where Saints
Are Going"
The first speaker was Bishop George
Romney who was for years partner
OF the deceased he referred TO his as
sociation with the departed In former
days which, he said. was always pleas
amt. He admonlshed the pOsterity Of
the deceased 20 follow In the footsteps
OF their progentor and they would re-
ceiVe the reward that he has gone TO
receive.
John T. Game was associated with
Mr.. Folsom in the early days, and he
knew him TO be a man Of genuine
worth, and one OF the kindest and most
sympathetic men he had ever known.
He closed with few words OF comfort
to the bereaved family.
Miss Edna Dwyer and Fred Butler
then sang 'My Faith Looks Up to
Thee" The selection was rendered in
a beautiful manner
President Angus NJ. Cannon followed
In q eulogy on the deceased He spoke
Of his friends decisyeness Of character
and the tirmness and courage with
which he stood by his convictions.
Apostle Brigham Young followed.
and bore high tribute to the departed.
He said that he had known him since
the days OF Nauvoo and never knew
him to do an unklnd or dishonest act,
and never knew him 70 make an enc
my.
President Joseph f Smith made the
closing remarks. In which he relcted the
trying ordeal the deceased had passed
through In being hanged three times
because he would not renounce his
faith. and concluded with n tribute of
regard for the deceased and a few
words OF comfort TO the family.
The choir sang go To Thy Rest I'm
Peace, and the closing prayer was Of
fered by Bishop Sheets.
A large cortcge followed the remains
to the city cemetery, where the choir
sang a selection and quartet com
posed Of Mrs. Anderson, Miss Edna
Dwyer. Fred Butler and Allie McKnitt,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
LAUNCHING on sHAMRoCK.
Date of Ceremony Has Been Def
nitely Fixed for April 30.

Glasgow, March 24.--Sir Thomas Lip
ton was at Dunbarton yesterday maxi
ing arrangements to launch Shamrock
II and the ceremony has been definite
~ fixed for April 20. The Warehouses
% Dufferin VIII chrsten the yacht
The attempts last week 10 dredge
the channel deep enough to float the
challenger failed. owing 10 the shlfty
nature Of the bottom For time Il
looked as " this might give rise to Sc
rious difficulties because the long I'm
and heavy ballast demand twenty feet
OF water, which II Is impossible TO get.
IN this dle;nma Mr.. Watson devised
an ingenious plan. This involves n
huge water tight box of sufficient
buoyancy TO carry the whole weight Of
the yacht The box is being built
around her under body IN such a fash
lon that the whole OF the hollow be-
tween the body OF the yacht and the
I'm will be filled In II Is calculated that
this VIII float six feet above the nor
NAL water line OF the yacht and that
when deep water Is reached 1t can be
knocked away.
one result Of the use Of the con-
trivance VIII be that tile under body
win be hidden as the yacht goes down
the ways. and Il will be impossible TO
get a complete photograph Of her
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
OUTSIDE EVENTS.
RACES AT NEW YORK.
The Best Horses of the Country
Have Been Entered.

Syracuse N, Y, March 24.--Theodore
II. Coleman announces the list Of NOM
nations to the stakes Of the Grand
Circuit races to be held in connection
with the state fair in this city early in
September The list shows that the
best horses have been entered at SYRIA
cuse, including all the star trotters and
PAGERS In the country.
There Is not a prominent stable in
the United States that Is not repre-
scented In one Of more OF the stakes. In
the Woodruff $1,000 purse for 2.24 trot-
ters, thirty-five nomnators have named
tifty-four horses. The Empire stake,
$1,000, for 1928 PAGERS, has forty-two
nominators, naming sixty horses. The
New York Central, $1,000, for 2.12 trot-
tiers, shows nineteen nomnators, who
have named twenty-three horses. The
Lackawanna, $1,000 purse Cor 2.lO pac-
ers, has sixteen nominators, naming
nineteen horses. The total shows
eighty-seyen stables from twenty-one
States, which have entered 15e horses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
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CLEARING HOUSE REPORT.
NOTICE.

SALE OF UNCLAIMED BAGGAGE
Notice is hereby given that the Oregon
Short Line Railroad Company viii sell
al public auction at Passenger Station,
Corner Third West and South Temple
streets, salt Lake City. Utah. April 9Th,
1901, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m.
and continuing form day 10 day until
1ll is sold. the following described prop
erly. Trunks marked J. w. Lindsey.
Anaconda, Mont. II, L. Bowman; J. 3.
Wheeler Telescopes marked John
Harris. Red Rock. Mt; Il. g. Elton.
Cupum. Idaho, Yallse marked John
Dcyanny, Nampa, Idaho Bundle
marked Il. j. O'Brien, Green River: 81
cycle marked c. T.. Cory, Salt Lake.
Utah Also the following articles not
marked: II trunks, l tool chest, { boxes,
IS valises. "a telescopes, 4 sample cases,
lis bundles. 2 saddles, ~ sacks. and 800
miscellaneous articles, consisting OF
overcoats, coats. capes. umbrellas, guns,
hats, shoes rubbers canea, etc. etc.
X. A. ANDREWS, Auotloneer.
Geo. L. Alley. General Baggage Agent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
Ccrofuia

Is a disease as old as antiquity, and as
young as the newes, born infant.
1t has infested the blood of humanity
from ancient times down to the pres.
ent minute.
1t is hereditary or may be acquired.
II appears in swollen glands, scrof.
ulous sores, hip disease, bolls, pimples,
eruptions, and, as believed by high
authorities, even In the forms of catarrh
and rheumatism.
1t can be cured by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla faithfully and pcrslstently.
We know this, because Hoods
Sarsaparilla has done 1t.
II will cure you II you give Il a trial.
You should begin to take Il today.
Hip Disease ~ suffered from hin
disease; had 5 running sores; used crutehe,
and each winter was confined 10 my bed
for weeks at time Hoods sarsaparilla
has accomplished perfcc, cure saved my
life have good appetite and feel strong
and we'll" AsSiE ROBERT, 20 Fourth ST.,
Fail River Mass.
IN Her Eyes-"My little girl had scro,.
ula and sores appeared In her eyes. few
bottles Of Hoods sarsaparira entirely
cured her and she has never had scroiula
since" MRS llowABp PorE. Alpha, Oregon,
\. B. Ifyou decide 10 take Hoods sarsa-
parIlla do not be induced to buy any other.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-25
Hoflf VINO ARE R4SSNe

Editor c. W. Morsh =, - y
plement News of Ch.cS " 'as Farm In.
az the knutsford On sst M sss guest
widely known as a writer 1 Y, he IS
sural subjects and Is An ,v NY aglieul.
i ie',"Ius machinery and affair." ' NY N
d,eu Ma,hager Geo 7. 0lei ,s az ,a'
s s, lalhed during his STAY /, by Vas
w Ihe gentleman Editor Ns % gs wy
VI we most prominent wdle,, 'I s0a
V'u''urai literature In this r,,,, w
Fremont County Nmys t
went to Salt Lake Clly D gNa
have a conference WIKI & 'rS7 70
He returned boms wv, ,'u :, W. sSa
Jesse NJ. Smith. ,be sboona
ton, Davis county is ~ puan d lT.
today. He leaves for Az. tn7 wy sg
to be present during ,ba ,si. ,vls'FR
sheep case In which hs ,s t iss y e8
c. Il. Nave, NJ I'm. =. - interested
today and h a en- nv Nevada tansa
~ u H.. -" euvsl al lhe knubloh.
lstered M ,ba y MI ~ Green River stss,
that nothlrg ,s NY ui.t mouse he $50
yelop tbe Iii eoii 1'.us uohe YET 10 is.
Me- Nv Gus Heal h.rc
tba oi,' a. W, scott OF Idaho FAILS bh
Voc 49, az, W 10 January lst last n,
,o %s justice ah OF the peace in her hon.
bo"rd '"u now Is secretary Of a,
VI education Mrs Scot
H., iJhu oil me law and saw
sha 1ne may maze il her profession
sa uV a. sauy nas studied some law and
,VuIu no ululellV IN performing ihs
n "o'N u lhe once Of justice Of ID.
peace' her friends want her 10 run ior