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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

A self possessed woman is QUE who
failed to acquire husband.
A man may be fast asleep and too
slow to get out of his own way when
awake.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

Laws may be repealed, but II dii-
ferent with oranges.
A man is apt to take afiront il re-
quested to take back seat
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07
Letter To j. w. Bishop

Dear Sir: The late president OF the
Croton River bank. at Brewsters, NJ.
r., built the finest house in all that
region. in 1884. aud painted it with
lesd-and.oil al a cost of $4oo--the
house cost S3I, 900.
In 1887 three years-he reprinted
il with Devoe at cost of $3.50. In
1897 this paint was in good condition.
Lead-and-oil $500, three years. De-
voc $3.50, 70 years.
Yours truly
F. w. Devoe & Co.
New York
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

J. Morgan Smith aud wife, who
is said will be very damaging witness
es against Nan Patterson were arrest
ed in Cincinnati, few days ago aud
will be held for the trial. Mrs Smith
is the sister Of Miss Patterson, and
she and her husband are supposed to
have been in the conspiracy, to muir
der Caesar Young.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine tab
etc. All druggists refund the money II
II falls to cure. f. w. Groves signature
IL on each box. 25e
ll-ls-ly.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

Green-They say Rockefeller is go
ing 10 build a house that will cost $50. :
go. 900.
Blown Well. I suppose that esti-
mate includes the plumbing.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

lohr M. Shippers received the death
sentence, in Elkton Md, last Thus
day, for the murder of Albert Consta-
bla ST., August is, I6o4 The trial at
traeted great deal OF interest in Ce-
Gil county and the whole state OF
Maryland.
Another indisputable sign hat the
good old summer time is coming, is the
appearance of the street sprinkler
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07
New YORK.
paint.

c. G. Cushwa x Fro, sell our
paint.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

Many poor bootblack shines in
society.
Absence of dough is apt to make
bakers crusty.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-04-07

81 I'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-05

He threatened to thresh me- again" retorted
the old man, chuckling. Il liked thatl 1t was
manly Ye gods l rather took to the chap to-
night If he's right, | don't blame him
This was so different from what | had expected to
hear, that l asked What about your daughter?"
Lucy? She stood up for him like
Portia She talked right out for him-brave little
girl" And the head of the Lawrence family
rubbed the palms of his hands together as If trying
to rekindle sparks from the love OF his youth.
Suddenly he said to me:
Lucy insists on seeing you, Mr.. Byrnes.
what for?" | asked. This case is out of my
jurisdiction for | can that both of you are con-
WINGED that the Count is an honorable man. l am
entirely superfluous."
anxious to have few words with you"
Very good" said l; but you must await my
return here"
l was conducted up the stairs to the library by
the father. The scene of the conference was
luxurious apartment wonder-shop of silk rugs,
bric-a-brac, silver trophies and paintings n mass
i've chandelier hung from the center of the ceiling,
and | remained standing, under 1t while Lawrence
left the to call his daughter.
a tall, slender, girlish woman, in a pink-silk
gown, covered with lace, glided into the ROOM I'M
accompanied and extended her hand. She very
pretty, her beauty heightened by traces of tears.
lingering in her big, blue eyes. l believed in her
instantly but why should she have watched me
through the parlor doors? The pink haze was
planned; but not her motive.
L bowed as l took her slender hand and detected
a tremor in it. Then, looking straight into her
eyes, that didn't avoid mine, | said:
Il have seen you before"
The effect of those words utterly different
from what | expected. l thought she might be
ashamed to divine that l had detected her at the
door On the contrary, she seized my other hand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-05

and without taking her ewes of mine tried o.. -,
upon her knees ~ la-i
Il knew it, she exclaimed II was ta--;s.,
when father told me YOU were In the house NJ
you are the only person here besides myself -
knows the truth. You can save me w. '
advise me properly You can ward of go. es1
and disgrace Although she didn't utter No
tears coursed down her cheeks. Gy'
| watched her IN fog Of rnve-iFcetlo, -.
raised her TO her feet. Ny dear little -
don't cryl You haven't asked me I'd. .+ Do -
| beg YOU to be seated and explain er-- can -
aid you. In advance, proui5e 1t SHAH ID. do1e -
That comforted her immensll ". Te--- -.asad :.
flow. She sat down. clasped her pre-.- lands i,
her lap, and for the first time castina t- 4,ss -
the floor said with the Occurrences If a v-r-,r.
maiden:
'Win YOU break the truth 70 1apa."
What could she mean. Surl.- she co,,,d,,.
mean that l should tell her father had fe-er.et
her spying on me, The only WA. -5 clear the -.
mosphere was to ask
oh, yes!" l began, vaguely r.-tering how
to proceed You were curious e.. Know v-t,.
an Inspector Of Police was ike That's WIN
you opened the Parlor doors ami -atched ne
in the glass;"
CONSERVATION showed itself in t.- lace. She
stood up, as If 10 run away.
You know that too she almost er.u-e1
That's all | know, unless YOU saw The word -
| could not get my bearings at all. .--e-v was
founderins, and failed to comprehend why b-igh,
young woman like the one before me c.--ln't see
my dilemma. | felt absolutely stupid
Her next words were more mysterio-+ -ran the
previous ones. But YOU know the truth. She said.
IN be hanged if l dol" said l.
But you were present at our marria e."
What marriage2"
Our marriage-rny marriage 10 Count Angelo -
l honestly thought Miss Lawrence was c--zy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-05

como 1ega1 status You must go to Justice Somer-
Vile explain YOUR theory and belief on the question:
and he will give YOU a warrant under that section
I shall take the warrant be in the house. and stand
ready to serve it if requested
At eight o'clock that evening rang the Dell
of the Lawrence homestead on Murray I'M. Inc
door was opened by the head of the family himself
and was shown through the parlor into a splendid
dning-room at the rear The sliding doors stood
slightly aiar; but when my host who led the way
touched them they opened nolselessly, indicating
the perfect construction of the mansion.
can't tell even now, why these nOiselesS
doors impressed me- but | felt that | was on the
road to a solution of the mystery IN that house.
| looked about the apartment. circular dining
table stood in the center of the floor, and pulled
nv chair to it's side to get match and light cigar
| observed that there were only two windows in
the large room, and the space between them was
filed with immense mirror.
| waited for an hour during which time the
street bell rang several times l had heard people
enter and steps ascending the stairs. Once | went
to the hall door and confirmed my observation of
It's perfect construction.
| returned to my seat at the diningtabe, with
nv back to the folding doors l was annoyed
because | had permitted myself to become mixed
i1p in q family wrangle As | reached for another
match my eyes Involuntary covered the mirror.
Nv hand lowered over the silver box, because
something startling arrested my attention.
The sliding doors were slowly moving apart
At the end of half a minute, the fine mahogany
panels had separated less than quarter of an
inch; but they were moving. few seconds later,
[ saw faint CLEAN of light at the top of the door
Then l was sure of my assumption. The gas in
the parlor had been turned out, and somebody was
behind those doors, watching me. A curious pink
light lowered back of the narrow crevice and
| caught flashing glimpse OF face. When l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-05

You lucky bit of precious ore,
Graved DER with scrolls and leaves;
You dimpled scrap that pushes in,
Her needle at its weaveS
You cup of gold to fit upon
My lady's finger-tip-
What would not beStOw on Fate,
Could but from your hollow sip?
Sip all the lore you've learned from her,
AS patiently she's stitched;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-05

Learn all the thoughts she's woven through
The cambria she's enriched
Learn if but once she's thought of him
Who thinks no thought not hers;
Learn if her poutS and sweet demurS
Are merely passports he incurs
To reaching that dear land of bliss
Ny lady'S mouth my lady'S kiss.
All, Pegs thimble!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-05

DCllAllO IlICSN NACCiS1 " . >
light lowered back of the
| caught a flashing glimpse
again looked at the mirror,
the doors were closed. Two
jumps carried me to the doors,
and | threw them wide. No
body The gas in the parlor
was out, the room being family
illuminated from the hall
lamp.
Who had been looking at
me in the glass?
There was no feeling of
danger, but intense curiosity.
/ listened. Not a footstep,
not a sound, except loud talk
ing in the library, above the
parlor. Reseating myself, |
constructed a dozen theories
to account for what had
happened.
An hour and more passed
quickly during these rumina-
tons. a cathedral clock
somewhere in the house was
Ginning eleven, when the door
from the hall opened and my
host entered, followed by his
lawyer. l had heard the
street door closed a few mo-
ments before.
Well?" said l.
The situation is I'M
changed, began the lawyer,
rather crestfallen; but | did
not care to assume the respon-
sibility of summoning you,
Inspector, -
Tel ne what occurred; let
me form my own opinion"
said |
We acquainted the Count
all the facts we had aSCert
about him. He showed no SUI
Then | asked him for the cert
of his title; he produced it.
enough, there was an erasu
pointed to it. The Count I
showed me a line in Italian, ;
bottom of the document, and
handwriting of the notary WI
tested the genuineness of the
explaining that a clerical err
the Christian name had been
and corrected by him. Strang
we all had overlooked that
What do you think"
Was Miss Lawrence presen
Only part of the time" ans
the head of the family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-05

II q ~ q
too" she almost .utef
wv, unless you say HE word"
bearings at all. E--vIwas
ed TO comprehend v1r bright
the one before me c1--In'r see
Z absolutely stupid
we're more mysterio-- -ra1 the
{ YOU know the truth She SAID
{ | dol" said I.
present at our marria
ny marriage 10 Count Angelo
L Miss Lawrence was crazy. I
looked at her but she -emed
perfectly sane.
Il was present at YOUR
marriage: Where:"
At the Mayors office.
When:"
Two months ago"
WAS I invited.
mo. You came in while
he was marrying us. You saw
US. That's why I Loo aed
through the doors to-nigh-. I
felt sure it must be YOU"
l simply gasped. I've uus
across some funny -Ids-
ces in my life but this was a
record.
Il know nothing about vour
marriage. l said. was
seeing the Mayoron OTHER busi-
ness and did not observe YOU"
oh" she said. her face
lighting with ioy. Sh= turned
faint for a moment. Good
heavens she said, Il thought
YOU had been on his track all
this time. She ove-iowed
with relief, love and HAPPINESS
Then she produced her mar
rage certificate, which was n
proper form. For two months
unknown TO her father and The
lawyer, she had been the
Counts wife.
$50 this IS what IN 70
break TO papa, IS IT.
If YOU only VIII.
haven't the courage. l know
he'll storm and rave and
but he VIII rc- turn ne
the street at this hour Of the
7. He willwalk the cor awhile
he'll send for me, and veil have
Il nice CRY together He'll for
me, take me on his Knee. tell NE
the image of my mother, and n
l shall send Tor Angelo.
never viii cease 10 bless YOU, NJ
ectOr.
Mr.. Inspector did as she desired
a. once the dauEe- Of apoplexY
past, took 1t nicely.
MS was some years ago, met
at the theater NOT .1ns since, AMI
d how they va-a
Glorious fe-. Angelo" he
The last I'll Is a bow. and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Whereas. on the 10th day Of
September, 1905, J. {. Woodside,
Mayor of the city of Chickasha,
rendered his resignation as such
Mayor, said resignation 10 become
effective Sept. goth, 1905; and
whereas, on the 10th day of Sep
tember, 1905, the resignation of
the said ]. G. Woodside was ac-
cepted by the city council of the
city of Chickasha; and whereas,
the law provides that in case of
such vacancy the same shall be
filed by a special election.
Now, therefore, l, J. c. Wood
side, mayor of the city of Chicka-
sha, /. T.. by virtue of the author
ity vested in me by law, do hereby
proclaim and give notice that a
special election will be held in the
city of Chickasha, l T., on the
goth day Of September, 1905, for
the purpose of electing a Mayor Of
the said city of Chickasha, ] T.,
to fill the unexpired term of the
said 7. G. Woodsida. resigned
The places Of holding such cleo
ton in the said city of Chickasha
shall be as follows: In Ward No.
j, at corner Sixth strickland Min
nesota avenue; in Ward No. at
Brick Barn; III Ward No. 5, at po-
lice Court room, Third street; in
Ward No. at Fannin House,
Second street, and the following
judges have been appointed and
are hereby selected to hold such
election in their respective wards:
In Ward, No. 1 Louis Barefoot,
Thomas Biggers, ]. f. Bishop; In
Wa55 No. ,, j. I. Hill, J. Al
Bateman, A. c. Edwards; In Ward
No. 8, T. w. Miller H. Z. Price,
Will Estes; In Ward No. a, Steve
Hatsell, o. Coffman, G G Buch-
anan. Such election shall be held
and conducted and the retarns
thereof made as the law provides.
Witness my hand and seal as such
Mayor Of the city of Chickasha. I.
T., on the 18th day of September,
1905. ]. c. WoonsIDE.
Mayor of the city of Chickasha T.
First publication, Sept. IS, 1905.
~
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28
FACTS AND FIGURES
They tell the Story oiRinsiins Brothers
Immense Circus

Ringling Brother circus is The
largest in the world, ,2So people
are employed in its various depart
ments; $50 horses are used, and il
r, quires tighty-hve cars to haul the
huge enterprise from place to place
Twenty tents are spread for lie
daily exhibition. The circus tent
proper will seat ID, 900 people
comfortably. The performanc s
t.~e place in lhree rings, on two
s. ages and on hippodrone track a
quarter of m lie long. Three
hundred performers take part in
the immense program, and 200
highly bred and edu ated hors 5
are used in the ring acts. In the
menagerie department are 1903 cage s
and dens, occupied by the rarest
and most valuable collection of
animals In the world.
A herd of forty elephants, the
largest in captivity, is to be seen in
this annex. A real baby elephant,
born in this country, and less than
two years old, is another exclusive
feature. This little elephant is a.
wonderful curiosity, and the frsl
ever bred and reared in America. A
rhinoceros, two giraffes, a horned
horse, white polar bear. tapir, black
vaark, baby tigers, and black loop
prads are other rare animals 10 be
found in this ZOO. The performing
elephants are the most remarkably
educated beasts ever seen, and pre-
sent marvellous exhibition OF AMI
NAL intelligence. The ring perform
ances are characterized by novelty
and sensation, and many of the
leading artists are European
celebrities appearing here for the
first time. This circus is truly the
"World's Greatest F." and an
institution of American origin and
growth. Ringing Brothers1
marvellous shows will exhibit at
Chickasha 1. T. Tuesday Oct. S,
giving two performances, after
noon at 2 O'Clock in the evening
at 5 o clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28
WANING ORpER

In the United States district
court in the Indian Territory, Sou
thern district:
Jennie 1 Flax Plaintiff
Alexander Flax. Defendant
The defendant Alexander Flax,
is warned TO appear in this court
in thirty days aHd answer the COM
plant of the plaintiff. Jennie L.
Flax.
Witness the Hon. ]. T. Dickei-
son, Judge Of the United States
court, this 27tb day Of September
1902. c. NJ. Campbell, clerk U.
S. Court. BY J. W. Speake, dep
uty.
Il. L. Grigsby, attorney for
plaintiff.
F. M. Bailey, attorney for non-
resident defendant.
First published Sept. %. w5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28
MININc srock roR SALE.

1000 shares of First National
Mining Company's Stock at IS
cents share. Room j, Johnson
Building, 3o75z chickasha Ave. If
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

Geo Rich, advertising agent Of
the Parker Amusement c.. is in
town to advertise the big shows. He
will remain here till the Carnival
opens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28
Be sure and attend
the street hat sale.
at the Grand
Leader.

For SALE;-Two 100 Acre farms
6 miles South West of Chickasha.
in Okla. Ter. Decided. A good bar
gin to right party. y. T. Hadg-
den. sI.s2
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

Rev. J. T. Brown went to Mar
low today to attend Presbytery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

J. R. Palmer Of the Indiahoma
Gins made flying business trip to
Minnekah last night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

Attorney E. Hamilton IVES in
Anadarko on professional business
TODAY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

Ringing Brothe, adversting
agents are here today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

Frank DeVore is abe to be up
town after FIVE weeks illness.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

DIR. II NJ. Bailey returned last
night from a business trip to Wa
co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

Street hats, hundred
of them. No two alike,
Saturday at the Grand
Leader.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-09-28

CHICAGO, ILL.
Fall Styles and Samples Just Re
ceived. Miss Blanche Johnson,
Agent. Phone as 5th and Idaho
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-13
maine News Cold In Brief
s,u,es Par.sraplD - iassrssa - AL

to remain unknown. The value or the
gift is estimated at $500. This to-
gcther with the gift of enough gray
granite to build the superstructure Of
the edifice assures its construction
carly in the season.
Rev. Earl c. Davis of Auburn. Me-,
has accepted a call to the Unitarian
church of Pittsfield, Mass, and will be
ordained April I. Rev Mr.. Davis is a
son of Charles A. Davis of Auburn.
He was born in Poland, June 3. 1876,
and graduated from the Auburn Ed
ward Little high school in 1898. He
entered BowdOn college in the class of
81 and after graduating was appointed
principal of The Hove school in Bill
lerica, where ne taught five years. He
was graduated from Harvard divinity
school in 1904 and was one of the COM
mencement orators. Rev. Mr.. Davis
succeeds Rev. Nath lnei Seaver. now
of Boston. He is man Of fine ora
torical and scholarly ability, an athlete
and unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-13
CHURCH AND PASTOR.

Rev. Rollin T. Hack, lately Of the
Second Parish church, Portland, has
declined the call recently extended to
him by the Hammond Street church.
Bangor
Rev. Herbert A. Jump. Brunswick,
pastor Of the First Parish Church. has
completed his second year as pastor of
that church. II recognition of the
completion of the second year of serv-
ice. gift of two hundred dollars
worth of framed pictures. to decorate
the wall of the Sunday school rooms
has been made to the parish by a
donor. who wishes Lis name withheld
Rev. ]. NJ. Harrington. pastor of St
Mary's Catholic church. Orono. an
nounced, Sunday that he had received
grit OF a sufficient amount of red
granite to be used in the construction
OF the new st. Mary's church. tn,
name Of the donor could not he di-
vuieed as he expressly stipulated that
ne did not wish his name mentioned in
Sohhection with the gift hut preferred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-13
IN THE scHooLRooM.

Miss NJ. Estelle Ramsdell OF f.as.-
mort who recently resigned her positioN
as principal of the Out Island schooA II,
that city to enter the New Ehsi"i"
Conservatory OF Music, Boston, mas ac-
cepted a position as substitute teache'
IN tho Glover House of Perkins lnstl-
.ute for the Blind. Jamaica Plans.
The class parts have been assigned 10
the Senior class of the Phillips Hish
school according to the highest average
rank for the four years by the superih-
tendent, DIR. f. 3. Currier, ana prliici
pal, A. b. Allen of Wilton. The graou-
alton occurs in June instead of in F'ep-
ruary as formerly. The parts anu
class rank are as follows: Miss l.u-
cille F'rnech, 1857, valedictory; Blaine
Real. 95.44; salutatory; Miss GeEtruue
Cushman, 95.93. prophecy; Haro'''
Ross, 94.44. class history; Miss feiia
Kinds, class poem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-13
MAINE INDUSTRIES.

The Poland Paper Company. at
Mechanic Falls, which is now rushed
with work. made. during the past year,
10000 tons of book and envelope paper
and paper for tablet use. This com
pany gives employment to about loo
people.
A Prospect correspondent writes:
There has not been SO much work done
i'll town any one winter for the past
twenty wears as has been done thlS
winter. There have been some oo" or
500 cords of wood cut, besides Il large
lot of logs and spool timber.
Perley g. Brown of Weeks Mills mas
120. 900 shaved hoops in the railroad
yard waiting shipment. Mr. brown
has half a dozen men shaving hoops
in his shops for shipment to the city
markets. He handles them from nail
key to hogshead size. He has shipped
several carloads thus far, this winter.
Two-thirds of the male population of
the world. it is estimated, use tobacco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-13

T. l.. HerSry has arrived home from
Newton Highlands. Mass. where he
visited for. u few days, last Week.
While i'll Boston Mr.. 1ierSey cont :arted
with Joseph J. Flynn OF that city. 10
furnish the attractions for the summer
thelter ut Island Park. CobboSsee-
cOuteC. the coming season. the opening
,ll1e Of which Will be Monday. June l..
MIR. I,ersey is very enthusiastic over
the PROSPECTS, for The coming season.
aud with the companies that VIII De ~
the ;:leater. he is confident OF large
patronage. The companies bookel are
The musical comedy. 1.-THE Iroi'y
i'arty." by special arrangement VIZ"
Weber 6: Field. 4 colOred company 'hc
TroubadourS, the lalto
comedy. "Muldoon's Picnic the Ne"
Yori, Vaudeville Co. Herald Square
CO., Transatlantic SpecEi's
Co.. American Vaudeville Stars anu
songs. international 9l"
cianv Co. Joseph ]. Flynns CONF
dams. in musical comedy. Imperial
Co.. and moving pictures MI
jnstic Specially Co. and WhirlWind En-
tcrtainers. The prices of admissi"''
this season have been reduced 10 "
figure which should guarantee Il so"'
throughout the summer.