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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Fight of Port Arthur.

A big naval battle has been fought off
Port Arthur and Admiral Togo reports
one Russian battleship of the Peresviet
type sunk and battleship OF the Sevas-
topol class and a cruiser of the Diana
type damaged. The Japanese feet is un-
injured The Russians led in the attack.
sailing out OF the harbor and engaging
the ships Of the Japanese guard feet.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
TRAGEDIES FOLLOW THE STRIKE
One Deported Miner at Denver Curses
Gov. Peabody and Iuhales Gas.

UOV. peabody and Iuha1es Gas.
-Four tragedies in a week mark the
progress of the Western Federation of
Miners strike in Denver, Colo, to which
most of the deported men have found
their way. Emil l.. Johnson killed him
self by inhaling gas. Before retiring
ne invoked curse on Gov. Peabody for
separating him from his wife and babies
who are starving at Cripple Greek, ow-
ing to the action of the military in shut
ting of union relief. Johnson had ap-
pealed for permission to return, but it
was peremptorily refused. Another man
with miners card in his pocket was
murdered under a viaduct where he had
sought shelter because he lacked funds
to rent room. Paul Menapace, rich
Austrian of Trinidad. who had been de-
ported as strike sympathizer, was
buried. The doctors say he died of
heart failure. His family says he died
Of broken heart. Nels Olsen, holder Of
a Victor miners union card No. AZ, died
IN state of mental alteration, caused
by his experience with the military in
the bull pen at Victor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

The tiniest atom of humanity in all
Buffalo, \. Y, was born when the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Charles New
comb arrived, weighing just twenty-six
ounces. She was healthy and perfectly
formed Her brother was born two years
ago and weighed twenty -four ounces, and
he is now a lusty youngster of thirty
pounds
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Needle Art Nearly Kills.

Captain Hugo De Battle OF the British
army, husband of Lillian Langtry, came
pear losing his life as result of being
.attooed by a Samoan native on his visit
TO the South Sea Islands. Despite the
act that he is nearly cured, it is proba-
Die that he will be crippled for some
lime, if not for life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Appointed by the President.

Paul Morton of the Santa Fe Rail-
road has been appointed by President
Roosevelt to be Secretary of the Navy.
Secretary Moody takes the place of At
torney General Knox. Congressman
Metcalf Of California has been named to
succeed George B. Cortelyou as Secre-
tary OF the Department OF Commerce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Inns Win T,xo.Daxs, Battle.

The japanese army under General
Oku won two days battle in Fenshui
Pass, driving the Russians from Dalin
Hill near Hai-Cheng after a fierce artil-
cry engagement in which a japanese
battery got in the rear of the Russians.
Molten and TIA passes also were cap
ured by the japanese, which places
heir forces close TO Liao-Yang.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Cyclone Imperils Train.

Considerable damage was wrought by
4 cyclone In Weston County. Wyo. Trees
we're uprooted. ranch houses blown
down, haystacks scattered and live stock
and several persons injured. The twister
passed over the country and narrowly
missed a passenger train on the Burling-
kDn Railroad
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Paterson,s Heavy Fire Loss.

Fire at Paterson, y. j., caused loss
Of S5Oo.o0O. the firms burned out being:
I. A. Hall & Cot, broad silk; Van Kirk
Lumber Company; Henry Doherty. silk;
Olympic Velvet Company; Paterson Silk
Throwing Company; Post & Sheldol, and
several other minor firms.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Twelve Hurt in Explosion.

An explosion. presumably of gasoline,
in the grocery of the w. E. Reid Com
pany in st. Louis caused the collapse
of the two-story brick building and in
jured twelve persons. none seriously. The
wreckage caught fire and only for the
prompt arrival of the fire department
two Of the victims would doubtless have
been burned to death.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
ABOLISH SUPREME TRUSTEES.

Ancient Order United Workmen Make
Important Changes.
The supreme lodge, Ancient Order of
United Workmen, has abolished the Of
fees of supreme trustees as we'll as the
relief board. The board of directors
will hereafter conduct the business. I'M
portant action was also taken relative to
the interest of the orders funds. Here
after all available funds must be in
vested in the name of the supreme lodge
and only investments in government,
State, provincial, county, school or muni-
cipal bonds are to be made No NUM-
cipal bonds can be bought in towns of
less than 5000 inhabitants.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Harmful Food Preservatives.

The government publishes a report,
based on the poison squad" tests last
year, showing that borax and boric acid
used as food preservatives. even in small
quantities, are deieterious to health
when their use is continued over extend
ed periods.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Hayti Apologies to France.

The French minister, NJ. Deprez, at
Port au Prince, Hayt, has received a
letter from the Haytien government apol-
ogizing for the action of the palace guard
in stoning the minister while the latter
was driving past the palace. The Incl
dent, therefore, is regarded as closed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
The table below shows how matters
Standings in the American Association
RUSH To GET HoMEsTEADs.
Government Tract of 100000 Acres
Thrown Open in Nebraska.

Thrown Open in Nebraska.
Nine millions of acres of government
land in Nebraska were thrown open to
homestead entry Tuesday under the pro-
visions of the Kinkaid law, by which the
hOmesteader may file upon $40 acres. At
the United States land offices in Nebras-
IA many persons, a large percentage of
women included, had gathered to secure
ehoice sections. These crowds ranged
from fifty at North Platte to 1900 at
Broken Bow, 100000 acres being sub
Iect to entry at the latter named place.
Considerable strife was INDUCED in by
prospective entrymen for first place in
the lines, and at Broken Bow the author
tiles were at one time afraid they would
be unable to handle the crowds. Rail-
roads carried a great number of persons
to the land offices at O'Neill, Alliance,
Sidne, and North Platte.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Shoots Girl and Himself,

A man supposed 10 be Nelson 2. Ben
son. aged IS. Of Kansas City. fatslly
wounded Miss Mary Dove and then shot
himself behind the ear, dying on the way
10 the hospital The shooting occurred
In the Illinois Hotel in st. Louis. where
the couple had met by agreement.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
TWO MEN DIE IN STREET FIGHT.
Army Deserter Shoots Leavenworth,
Kan, Laborer and Is Killed.


Two men are dead.a and two are seri-
ously wounded as the result of a street
fight in Leavenworth, Kan, which start
ed in a pistol duel between two farm
laborers. The dead are: George p Cole,
army deserter; William Hammond, farm
laborer. The wounded: Joseph Besser,
merchant; Charles f. Seeley, newspaper
reporter, Minneapolis. Cole, who was
employed on a farm near there, engaged
in quarrel with Hammond and shot
him down. Revolver in hand, he fed
through the crowded streets, pursued by
police and citizens In the chase Seeley
and Resser were wounded. Cole sought
refuge in a private house, and fired on
the bluecoats. His fire was returned,
bullet striking him in the head, killing
him. Cole was a deserter from the Thir-
tieth infantry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Wife Murderer Must Die.

The Ohio Supreme Court has reversed
the decision of the Circuit Court which
granted new trial to Alfred A. Knapp,
the Hamilton, Ohio. wife murderer. and
fixed Aug. 10 as the day on which he
shall be electrocuted.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Montana Has Winter Weather.

An intermittent snowstorm ragged in
Butte. Mont. Friday. The mountains
had a covering of white, though in the
valleys the snow melted as fast as il fell.
1t is not believed stock interests viii
suffer, though some damage may result
10 crons and early fruit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

Three men, who represented them
selves as being union labor sympashizers,
invaded the room of Gov. Peabody of
Colorado in the Auditorium Annex and
limited thst he would better leave Chi
cago at once if he valued his health.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

For some time the japanese have
been endeavoring TO convey the i'm
preston that Kuroki intends to swing
around to the north. Therefore it is
probable that he never at any time
entertained such an intention.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Lone Bandit Holds % STAGE.

A lone bandit with shotgun held up
the outgoing stage TO Murphy. a few
miles from Silver City. Idaho Nine pas
sengers We're forced TO alight and give
up their valusbles. The robber then de-
nanded the mail sack which he ran
sacked. The stage driver was then or
dered 10 drive on
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
rvo Lose Lives in SQUAT.

Ernest Payne and Miss Mabel Bon
aker of Niagara Falls lost their lives
daring a squat on the upper Niagara
river. Their boat was overturned.
Payne's body was recovered.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

TIE worlds fair oratericzl contest.
optE 70 the State university students Of
tn. United States. was won BY Howard
s Smith Of Miami University OF Ohio.
Jesse Hole of Kansas State University
was second.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
pnrmaster Maslsid and sEoner Stolen.

c. G. Longyear, paymaster of the
Hudson River Bluestone Company, was
waylaid by three Italians near Stony
Hollow, n. Y, and robbed OF 50, 766.
The Italians also stole his horse and
wagon and the horse and wagon of an
other employee who was following to pro-
tect the paymaster.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

released on pay
ment OF the ransom
demanded and are
now in Tsngier.
With the release of
perGicaris c 0 IN e S
iile 6t ginning of the
most eeriolls crisis
Morocco has ever
experienced. t Ii e
american and Brit
!sh lninisters..on be
half OF Their re-
5 p tiv e govern
nlputS da1roaud +hD
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Strike Is Declared on.

A strike of the Carriage and Wagon
Workers Union, which began in New
York early in May, for a new vage
scale and recognition of the union. aas
been declared off. Most of the strikers
will return TO their employers at the old
wages
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

Executive clemency, recommended BY
tie courts-martial in their cases, mas been
granted by the President for Harry L
Harris. Jr., first lieutenant Twenty-sec-
ond infantry. In the Philippines. and Sec
ond Lieut. Samuel Fl. Fisher. Twenty
eighth infantry, In San francisco. In
stead Of being dismissed from the army
ghey are reduced Il rank.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Two Men Confess Same Crime.

Gov. Toole of Montana pardoned VIII
liam Walton, given life sentence TWEEN
" years ago for the murder Of John Ed
wards. near Deer Lodge The pardon
is the result OF the confession Of William
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Chicagoan victim of Thugs.

E. c. Greene OF Chicago was found
unconscious on the street in Philadel-
phia, and is supposed to have been at
tackled by thugs His condition is crit
ical
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Five Crews Drown at KieI.

A fearful disaster marked the contests
among sailing cutters from the German
warships in the regatta at Kiel. A sud
den gale srrang up and capsized more
than 100 OF the contesting craft. Five
az the crews were drowned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Conduit Casualty Kills Thirty-three

Conduit Casualty Kills Thirty-three.
Thirty-three persons were killed by an
accident which took place near Spanish
Town. ten miles west of Kingston, ia
naica, in the main conduit of the West
indian Electric Company. The work had
practically been completed when orders
we're given to allow a small quantity of
water to enter the conduit. Through
nisapprehension the full force was turn
II on. and a mad struggle to escape by
means of the manhOles ensued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
CHILDREN MURDER BABY.
Indian Girl and Boy Stay Their Three
Year-O1d Brother.


Two Indian children of Eagle Valley,
New, murdered their 3-year-old brother.
The fratricides are girl Z years old
and boy Of 4. Indian Jack, father of
the three children, and his wife left their
tepee to haul wood and on returning
found their youngest child with its ribs
caved in and its backbone broken. AS
the older children had shown a strange
aversion to the child they were accused
of the crime. The father of the boy,
who is an educated red man, is heart
broken.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
schooner Inxornar outsails Rivals.

The American schooner yacht Inso-
mar. owned by Morton f. Plant OF New
York, won in the international :acft
race at Kiel. from which Emperor VII
liam's yacht, Meteor III. retired 5efols
the finish
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
War News in Brief.

1t is reported that Edward F. Knight,
the correspondent of the London Morn
ing Post with the japanese army, was
killed at Warrington.
H. j. Middleton, the Associated Press
correspondent with the Russian head
quarters near Liaoyang, in Manchuria,
died Sunday from enteric dysentery.
Count Tolstoi, in a ten-column article
4. the London Times, scores the Russian
government for bringing on the war and
charaeterizes the Gar as a weak ruler,
who is being deceived constantly.
Later details of the naval battle off
Port Arthur show that the Japanese tor
pedo boats deied the broadsides of the
Russian feet, sailing boldly up to the
battleships and launching their torpedoes
with deadly effect.
A dispatch from Toxic says it is re-
ported that another Russian battleship
has been discovered stranded off Tiger
Rock. 1t is presumed she was wrecked
while returning to Port Arthur after the
recent naval engagement.
Defeat of the Russian army near
Tatchekiao is reported in st. Petersburg,
but confirmation cannot be obtained.
zen. OkU > forces are salQ 10 De Win
drawing from the position they have held,
but military experts think this may con-
ceal movement in another direction.
The st. Petersburg NovOe Vremya,
calling attention TO the statement that
Don Jaime de Bourbon was an eye wit
ness TO the killing OF Russian wounded
at Vafangow. declares that something
must be done quickly to prevent the war
degenerating into the senseless brutality
which the japanese practices Indicate.
Admiral Ohtomsky and $50 Russian
officers and sailors are reported drowned
by the sinking Of the Russian battleship
off Port Arthur in the fight with the
japanese. Admiral Togo reports that the
Russians were preparing for a dash for
liberty when his torpedo boats went in
and torpedoed and sank one battleship
and disabled another ana cruiser.
The greatest land battle in the far
eastern war is about to be fought, ac-
cording to the reports from the front
@ enerais Oku and Kuroki are advanc-
ing with 10000 men in battle forIna-
ton toward Kuropatkin's forces. seek
ing to force action before the rainy sea
son begins The advance guards of the
Russians are confesting every step and
have scored several successes in check
Ing the japanese advance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

Miles, made st Kansas City. June l3.
that he killed Edwards. Walton admit
ted the crime. but, as he has shown signs
or insanity, it is believed he was insane
when h" made the confession.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Russian Ferry sinks; 2,o Lost.

The Rosotofu ferryboat, while crossing
the Kheper river. a tributary OF the Don
in Russia. sank with all on board Sixty
bodies have been recovered and 160 per
sons ira unissiuG.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
CHICAGO.

-I trade says: The season il
now in evidence when trade currents
are expected to move more slowly for
a brief period. Factory repairs have
to be attended to, entailing enforced
vacations among workers, and there
are labor disputes which require
prompt treatment, but there is moth
ing to indicate that general business
will enter upon the last half of the
year in any way seriously impeded.
The weeks developments have been
important in steel product and job
bling sales. buying in both these
branches exhibiting wider activity
based upon confidence in the outlook
and prospects for increased activity.
Crop conditions appear to he most en-
couraging. Harvesting is rapidly ex-
tending with satisfactory results, good
prices are readily obtained, and there
has been heavier forwarding Of -four
and provisions.
Grain shipments, 2,3S5,959 bushels.
compared with 2.4l3,942 bushels the
DIGNIOuS Wtth anu t,ptpVi1 bhShNf7 "a
year ago The absence Of demand has
been notably apparent, but neverthe-
less prices disclosed little change, the
closings compared with week ago
showing a gain in wheat of / cent
bushel and fractional decline in oats,
while corn was steady. Provisions
sold freely for both domestic and for
eigp consumption, and prices again
closed higher in pork 55c barrel, in
ribs DOC aud in lard 271ac. Live stock
receipts, 271,727 head compared with
275.5S5 head the previous week and
321 800 head a year ago.
Failures reported in Chicago district
number rs. against 20 last week and
% a year ago
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

The thirty-eighth annual encampment
of the Grand Army Of the Republic will
be held in Boston, beginning Aug 10 and
continuing for one week. The veterans
will parade the second day of the en-
campment at 10 a. m.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
Robbed of SIS, 600 in Money Belt.

J. G. Lyon. a Millington. Tenn, mer-
chant, was held up By TWO masked men
and robbed of $1,000. which he carried
In q money belt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
rheatricaI Man one SEQ. ono.

eastman, directr on a New York the
alter, was robbed Of $4,000 while On 4
train travelling from Bngnen to Ham
burg, Germany.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
MINNESOTA LANDS SOLD.
Government Agent Gets High Prices
for Sixty Tracts.

Commissioners Richardson of the gen.
eral land Office, who is at Thief River
Falls, MINI, conducting the sale of lands
of the Red Lake Indian reservation, has
sold sixty tracts for $101, 234; lowest
price per acre, 1925; highest, $3.50;
average, $1,000; very satisfactory. The
minimum price fixed by law was S4.25
per acre.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
DRIVEN FROM HOMES.
PEOPLE FLEE FROM CLOUD
BURST NEAR PlTTSBURG.

Over 800 Dwellings, Stores and Public
Offices Inundated-One Man Loses
Life-ThOusands Rush to Get Free
Glands in Nebraska.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

meagerness OF the reports is greatly mys-
tifying the authorities who continue to
believe that there has been n later fight
which has not yet been reported.
There is a belief that the Vladivostok
squadron put to sea Saturday and is like
ly to be next heard of in the Korean
straits.
According to latest advices Kuropat-
kin is at Ta-Tche- Kiao, personally in
command. The presence of the military
attaches and newspaper correspondents
is also considered significant The out
posts are in touch all along the line.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
STRIVING FOR REMNANTS.
Standing of Clubs in the Three Princi-
pal Leagues.

The clubs of the National League now
stand thus:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05
rERDIcARis is SET FREE.
Now England and America Deman
Capture of Bandit RaisuIi.

Ion Perdicaris and Cromwell varley.
who We're captured by the notorious No
roccan bandit chief Raisnh have heen
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-05

II. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of Chicago
trade snvs. Tha sea son In
The Holly chieftain., 1904-07-15
BRIGHr's DIsEasE.

The largest sum ever paid for pre-
scription, changed hands in San.Fran-
cisco. August 80, 1901. The transfer
involved in coin and stock sl12. 500. 90
and was paid by party OF business
men for u specific for Bright's Disease
and Diabetes. hitherto incurablc di-
SeaSeS.
They commenced the serious invest
igation OF the specific November l5.
1900. They interviewed scores of the
cured and tried it on it's merits by
putting over three dozen cases on the
treatment and watching them. They
also got physicians to name chronic
incurable cases. and administered it
with the physicians for judges. Up to
August %, cighty-Seyen per cent of
the test cases were either well or pro-
crossing favorablv.
There being but thirteen percent OF
failures, the parties were satisfied and
closed the transaction. The proceed
ingS Of the investigating committee
and the clinical reports OF the test
cases were published and will be mail
ed free on application. Addrcs
JOHN FULTON COMPANY. APO Mont
gomerv st. San Francisco. Cal.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-07-15
Brutality Tortured.

A case came to light that for
persistent and unmerciful torture
has perhaps never been equaled
Joe. Golobick of Colusa, Calf,
writes For Is years l endured
insufferable pain from Rheu-
matism and nothing relieved me
though l tried everything known.
l came ACROSS Electric Bitters and
it's the greatest medicine on earth
for that trouble. A few bottles of
it completely relieved and cured
me-" just MS good for liver and
kidney troubles and general debil-
ity. Only soc. Satisfaction guar
au,eed by 1kelmau Bros. Drug
.ists.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-07-15
Ono LAdy's Recomme ndAtlon Sold FIFTY
Boxes OF chambcrIain's Stomach
T.. and Liver Tablets.

1 have, I believo, sold fifty box
es of Chamberlaiu's Stomach and
LIVER Tablets on the recommen-
datiOn Of. one lady here, who first
bought box of them about 8
year ago. She never tires of telling
her nelghbors and friends about
the good qualities of these Tablets
P. M. SHORE, Druggist, Roches
ter, Ind. The pleasant purgative
effect of these Tablets makes them
a favorite with ladies everywhere.
For sale by Ikelman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-07-15
cured of Chronic Diarrhoea Ate Z
Ten Years of Suffering,

Il wish to say few words in
praise of Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy"
says Mrs. Matte Burge, of Mar
tinsville, Va. II suffered from
chronic diarrhoea for ten years,
and during that time tried various
medicines without obtaining any
permanent relief. Last summer
one of my children was taken with
cholera morbus, and l procured
bottle OF this remedy. Only two
doses were required to give her
entire relief. | then decided to
try the medicine myself, and did
not use all Of one bottle before I
was we'll and | have never since
been troubled with that complaint.
One cannot say too much in favor
of that wonderful medicine This
remedy is for sale by Ikelman
Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-07-15
Safeguard for Children.

Notwithstanding all that is done
by boards of health and charita-
bly-incllned persons, the death
rate among small children is very
high during the hot weather of
the summer months III the large
cities. There is not probably one
case of bowel complaint in hun
dred, however, that could not be
cured by the timely use of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. For sale by lkel-
man Bros.