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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-05
M1Nor, N. D., WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1905.


EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Don't be The oldest settler he
crop drowned out in North Dakota Cheer up
chased the Palermo STANDARD from g Ho Mcleod who
guide the destinies OF the Stanley Sun
Hereafter the land office will require from intending to
his will that the has been paid for at
aqg Mams sold is claim Laos Or
says rhere nothing here but rocks and would rather
quarter section Ward county than half Of British
has discovered among ancient ruins what
supposed be the eleventh commandment The text fol
GT % p9h ssnn aer ton
at the end the sentence and reading trus
tacks this paper that ror Social
i T o1 " 6H he
the fact cornul at ALL and surprised that the cratic
editor SO took it,
There question with attorney, Mr.
ed county district Mr. MCGEE believes that
a9 o the e M 3 eas
and correct would be great saving in the ex
pense OF trials
preacher stusman county went the trouble digging
open an Indian grave and the remains OF some Indian
his time making parish calls We know he would object il he
could having his remains disturbed Let the poor Red man lie
By 3 af been driven about
The Devils Lake Inter Ocean notes that there is disposition
part many the enterprsng publishers dispense
down the size Of paper necessary print ali at home
9S M 5 % M
As rule, the matter stale and
reader in twenty pays any attention to it,
spring there seemed to be scarcity Of moisture and
sturdy sowed not knowing whether they would
aers ' oR
there than that
did fall %e has yet been done BY hail
months the North Dakota farmer will be rolling undreame
Which dG
he would admit to the practice Of law let them
s5 saEs
the est Gammons theory might be practical and there seems
to practice who profession as
pettifogger Such lawyer stands equal grounds with
played in Mnot ferguson one Ferguson sis
gdf here last n winter under Ind the Of the
it should have done Joke Editor Hener
9Se the
ouse Mr. sss
Ladd after examining 100 brands of whiskey
finds fifteen brands xhiske The balance
bnd pig whsey made of Creosote oil This oil to
shingles them In Minnesota bad
key contain cocoue coal dye indcs
copperas pepper methy alcohol OPIUM cupae oil
lead wood salts tobacco
they climb telegraph poles down Minneapolis
they get drunk!
The following printed in Pennsylvania paper twenty-five
years goes show how people deceived Strange
that there living in the states
who still believe bad stories about Of the best and most
resoureeful states in the Union:
IndianDakota
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1905-07-05

The only place where you can get
satisfsction-at Myren's the tailor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

ARE YOU looking for employment? You
can positively make more money selling
Century Corsets than in any saiarled posi-
every stout woman BUYS; our agents make
easily SIS daily CENTURY CORSET CO,
As West 22d-st.. New-York-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
HENPSTEAD GROWS RICH.
Lays Traps for Automobiles Nets
$3.50 for One Sunday.

The Hampstead town treasury is swelling these
days with the fines paid by automobilists. Sun
Gay is really the busy day at Hampstead. Yester-
oav the officials arrested thirteen Automobiles
and when residents of the village in the
road 10 warn those approaching the doughty dep
MY sheriffs went to another point and continued
TO garner the harvest.
Among those arrested and fined So were a num-
Der Of well known people of Brooklyn and Man
haitian. After dozen automobile parties had been
held up and taken before Justice Tatem, the news
spread throughout all the countryside that whole
sale arrests were being made for excessive speed
ing, and Hampstead TO great extent, was avoided
for the afternoon by automobilists.
At the different large country places about
Meadow Brook the sent by telephone that
arrests were being made. and messages were even
sent to New-York and Brooklyn that speed must
be curtailed in Hampstead. Two courses were
laid out in different sections. leading from
Brooklyn and New-York and the other from Gar
den City to Rockville Centre and the Merrick
Road, where hundreds of machines pass every Sat
urday and Sunday.
The day being fine for automobiiing. scores were
the road soon after O'Clock Just after 10
and timed the machines they passed. If an
auto went the surveyed in less than
forty-five seconds the driver arrested.
Several escaped by putting all power. Two
officers narrowly escaped being over. In one
instance machine would stop for the officers
who lined up across the road AS the car was
passing Sheriff Burtis he jumped on its side and
was dragged some distance. He hung on and took
the driver to court. He held for trial When
asked TO furnish 800 ball. he produced a fve-hun-
dreo-qollar bill and rendered Ii TO Justice Tatem.
thinking that official would be unable to make
change- DR.. Rosenthal. OF the officials pro-
duced similar bill. and made change as we'll
OF the thirteen caught all but five pleaded guilty
These were held for trial
August Belmont and William X. Vanderbilt ir
were behind number of those arrested and their
drivers seeing that were being made al
lowed their machines TO go through the marked
course at a slow pace.
When Mrs T r Rushmore and her son Perry
M Rushmore. a clerk in the Corn Exchange Bank
OF Manhattan out in the road and waving
newspapers, called out to the passing automobiists
10 reduce speed or they would be arrested the vii
lage ofncialS decided TO the course 10 Frank
inst between Hampstead and Garden City. Here
number of additional drivers gathered in
and fined SIS. Young Rushmore appeared there
and attempted to warn the passing machines of
the marked course. He became involved in dis
pute with the officials. who hated to see SIS fine
pass by. W
The officials will continue TO make arrests and
will have different courses laid out each week
They will also vary the days on which arrests
will be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
REAL HORSE SENSE AT DREAMLAND
Gallant Steed at Fire Show Saves Child from
Being Crushed.

While playing with other children yesterday in
the Fighting the Flames show at Dreamlapd,
little Anna Ryan was saved from being crushed by
a fire engine only by the intelligence OF one OF
the fire horses The noise and wild turmoil of the
show dazed the child, am when the fire horses
dashed into the little girl stood still direct
" in the path of the engine seemingly petrified with
fear The audience stood up, breathless expecting
10 see the child crushed to death.
7 he driver did not notice the child. but when
within ten feet of her. Harry. the near horse one
of three drawing the engine, swerved TO the left,
nearly throwing the other horses of their feet.
The movement turned the front wheels of the en-
zine sufficiently to the child from being run
over That the incident happened at mimic
IRE made IL none the less thrilling. Those who
witnessed the spectacle from the grandstand seats
stood up and cheered when the child escaped.
This was the first and last appearance OF seven
Zear-old Anna in the Fighting the Flames show.
as her mother now thinks that she is too young TO
horse is the lion of the hour among the at
1achss at Dreamland, and Is receiving more siteI-
lion than ever a fire horse received before. he IL
gentle kitten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
NO MORE BUILDING STRIKES.
Locked Out Unions VIII Not Get This Kind
OF Aid from Central Federated Union.

un.ted effort VIII De made this week by the
unions which still locked ana a special
committee Of other trades 10 get recognition by
the Building Trades Employers Association. 1t IS
admitted that the employers in a strong posi-
ton and that strikes could have any effect
Next 10 the plasterers' union, the largest locked
out organization is Electrical Workers Union No
3 which last week maze agreement with The
ThoInson-Starrett Company. This will be used in
an attempt 10 get the employers 10 recognize the
old uIlioQ. and, according TO James Armstrong, its
business agent. other independent contractors are
neg eiating with No J.
ing Trades made attempt last week 10 get some
OF the unions working under the arbitration agree
rnent take up the cause of the locked out unions
A representative OF the carpenters said they had
got all they wa~ted for time. he said that
his union had spent 10000 in eight months N
strike benefits and while its locked out members
were trying get along on S. week strike bene
arbitration agreement earning so and so a
week by working overtime.
other delegates OF unions working under the
arbitration agreement We're quoted being firm in
their decision not get into any more fights
They said the arbitration agreement working
well and was much better than the old arbitration
sereement Apparently one believed that any
tSI,:g could be done for the locked out unions by
The Old style way of ordering strikes.
4ral Federated Union recommended that the Cen
tral Federated Union appol-t committee OF five
10 try TO see tie Building Trades Employers Asso-
cistion with a view to getting something for ths
locked out unions The accommodation
adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
HENDRICKS REPORT SOON.
Nay Be Made To-morroso or on
Drastic One Expected.

The report Of Superintendent Hendricks OF the
State Insurance Department whicls it is expected,
viii prove one Of the most important documents
bearing the Equitable situation, probably viii
be made public Tuesday Wednesday Mr..
Hendricks at Albany yesterday, but will re-
turn to this city to-day, and with Deputy Superin-
tendent Hunter and NJ E. Driscon. his counsel, be-
gin on the closing sessions OF his investigation
The report itself has been almost completed and
is now in the hands Of the State printer. 1t will
be filed at the Insurance Department at Albany.
and then viii be made public, that the policyhoders
and all others interested may know what the Super
intendents experts have found
The report it is expected from what is known
Of the Superintendent's work. will be drastic, and
will give in detail his criticisms OF the management
hitherto. with suggestions for changes to protect
the policyholders by introducing economies.
Conditions in various departments would be dis
closed by the report according to the predictions
table situation, which would lead superintendent
Hendricks 10 place certain sections OF his report
IN the hands of the Attorney General ana can On
MIN 10 DeS1n action against the OrrlclalS
The syndicate undertakings IN which James
Hazen Hyde and President Alexander took part
Will be taken up in great detail in the report II IS
neved, will be declared violation of the proper
spirit of the insurance laws and the Superintendent
VIII recommend that they be turned over 10 the
society, II Is thought.
Paul Morton was registered at his hotel here but
was not in evidence all DAY. Thomas f Ryan
spent the day at Su1fern James Hazen f1yoe was
at his country place. Long Island.
A meeting of the executive committee VIII be
held today, but only routine business will DE trans
the board of directors the executive committee
accor0ing to the resolutions adopted by the board
been sent out and Mr. Morton has conferred with
the Superintendent as TO the reorganization plans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
TWO KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Heavy Rainfall and Damage at Rochester
Boy Manned for Life.

Rochester, June 1S--Ths section of the state was
visited to-day by a series of thunderstorms, in
which torrents OF water fell and much damage was
done The rainfall in this city for six hours from
noon broke all records measuring 2lS inches Light
ming struck in several places
Walter Cherry was stRlck by lightning and killed.
AT No / Normandy-ave.. where he was looking
through a. new house. The streetcar service was
interfered with and traffic was interrupted on the
suburban trolley roads. The steam roads running
into the city also suffered and in the country much
damage was done growing crops
Albany June 1S-While on days outing with
his father Edgar S Mcguire. 13 years old. of this
civ was struck by lightning this afternoon while
seeking shelter from a rainstorm under =. tree six
miles from Albany and instantly killed His step
hrorher who was near him, was also struck and
rendered unconscious. but viii probably recover,
although manned for life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
SUES ELET4TOR TRUST
Nebraska Grain Company Wants
SIg8, 900 Damages.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rn1RrNE

II
Omaha. June S-In the District Court at Blair
yesterday a suit for sl2SoD0 damages was filed by
the WorraN Grain Company. Inc of Omaha
against thirty-rine big elevator companies and
prominent grain dealers of Nebraska The defend
ants all members of the Nebraska Grain Deal
ers Association which il is charged is a trust
formed for the purpose of DESTROYING connection
The plaintiffs petition sets forth in detail alleged
methods employed by the so-called elevator trust
10 fix maximum price TO be paid farmers for
their grain. and to bankrupt and drive OF bust
ness ali elevators and grain dealers who are not
members Of the association.
It Is alleged that prominent grain interests in
Chicago, NeW-York and other markets are mem
bers Of the Nebraska elevator trust and that the
trust has the situation well il hand that il is
practically impossible for independent grain deal
ers Nebraska to sell grain to regular Eastern
buyers. Attorneys for the WorraH company say
that the filed to-day is the first Of a series
Of actions 10 be filed The enc that the elevator
trust may be compelled to its alleged unlaw-
full oDerations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

BOOKkEEPER-- competent 10
take full charge; years experience with
manufacturing company; understands short
hand and typewriting. best references Miss
A L. S. zoe West 16th-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
HEAT KILLS SIX IN PITTSBURG.
Temperature There Well Over Ninety-Big
Mill Closed by Weather.

pittshure June 1s-The continuous high temper
AZURE was the cause to-day of six deaths and three
prostrations.
For the last three days the thermometer has
lowered around So, and each of the three days
the government instrument registered maximum
of 90 To-day some of the trustworthy thermome-
ters on the recorded "a and 9S For the first
time in its history. the W. Devices Wood mill Of
the American Sheet Steel Company was closed to-
day on account of excessive heat. The shutdown
will last n week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
SEVERE STORM NEAR UTICA.
Wind, Hail and Rain-Young Growing
Crops Much Damaged.

Utica N Y, June IA terrific wind hail and
rain storm accompanied by thunder and lightning.
,i-ited this region late this afternoon. Young
growing crops were much damaged small streams
were turned into rivers and large bodies OF water
were swelied 10 twice their usual size.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

sood experience; arst class personal refer
snces. Call for lGtClvie or address
PHARMACIST. 1903 HeTkimer-st.. Brook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

PI4ARMAC IST-POsitio IT New-York or
Brooklyn at prescription work only Ad-
dress T. 5 r. Tribune Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

COACHMAN.- no children. excel
lent references; seb~-. reliable; recon-
rne1ded by last employer CITY or co.4ntrv
JOHN WHITNEY. 15S West GSth-sJ.
COACHMAN.-Firs class. single. thor
ou=hly experienced care horses car
riages. harness, careful driver. city or
country generally useful. best references
Once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

POLISH ER-By young man CHARLIE
SCHMITT. 345 Bleecker-st. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
Mall

FLORIST. &c.-CO0K.-iSy scotch couple.
Protestants: man FIRST class aOEist AMI
gardener. wife excellent cook. take charge
OF country place. excellent references. J..
W. Mrs. Golfers. IL West 23d-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

their children away from even the sight OF the
streets
Il have given the result of my investigation TO
The Tribune said Mr. Whitney. lin the hope that
through publicity if in other way. there may
be some relief from an ntolerabie situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
SUBURBAN.

An aged or enfeebled person with their
nurse or maid can have especial attention
and care al the Chateau in Speers Ever
green Park, Passaic. n. j.. a fine large
room. well adapted, now vacant. you
want 10 prolopg their life in comfort and
enjoyment with quiet refined surroundings
ana can nay the price. here Is the spot;
Aunt Ann Belts, 102 years old. has lved
Of and on at the Chateau since il was QUILT,
With com Portable room, cheerful surround
ings, food prepared to suit and special care
she is now visiting relatives In orange
oil nd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

EDWARD GTJNNELI. cee tified public ac-
countant. specialist in costs OF uaaufact-
uring 141 Broadway. Telephone 1886
Cortlaudt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

GARRY. BROWN K CO.-Audits. exami-
nations. appraisals. 80 Lioerty-st- Tele-
phone 1913 Cortlandt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
FOR SALE.

BILLIARD AND POOL TABLES
Fitted with the incompar-
V---z--=-sI able MONARCH CCSH-
{SY---yc IONS Endorsed by all
~ " the prominent Billiard TX
perts in the world, pro-
fessionaI or amateur
PRICES AND TERMS TO SUIT ANY
AND ALL REQUIREMENT. BILLIARD
MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
REPAIRS IiY EXPERT MECHANICS 1T
REASONABLE RATES
The Brunswick Balke-CoIlender Co.
Sa!esTooms. ~ and 229 Attn Av., cor 1871.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

wANTED.-Boy in wholesale joooinS
house one just from school pre1erred-
address stating age, etc. SCHOOL, Box 10
Tribune Otti,e.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
HELP WANTED.

Situations Wanted-Male and Female
-Four lines mot exceeding "a words, three
Insertions. Is cents. seven Insertions. 80
cents Exceeding "a words and less than AZ
words three insertions. 30 cents: seven IN
sertions ca cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
NFUKS1sHED ROOMS TO LET.

23D-ST 20 EAST opposite Madison
Square Park).-Suite, two rooms and
bathroom. references
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
WORK WANTED.

Situations Wanfcd--AaIe ana Female
Four lines mot exceeding - words. InTes
Insertions. 10 cents. seven insertions. 30
Genus Exceeding "a words and less than 40
words. three insertions. 81 cents. seven III
seTtiOns 90 cents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

WANTED.-Saesrnan for New-YoTk City to
sell egg noodles ard T1aceroni; one with
experience preferred. X. SCHWARZ. Dol
Hart-st.. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
BOARD AND ROOMS

Single insertions cents per +lhe; $500 $500
entities advertiser 10 have rooms entSted III
The Tribune's Directory of Deslrao ie rooms
for period of fourteen days "lA'e 4''
circular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
ACCOUNTANTS.

-~--~------------
ARTHUR G. Potter. pull lie accountant
and auditor; ss&c.alty. system devising.
S6Pa Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

wANTED.-Men TO post signs. advertise
and distribute samples; salary SIS per
week; So per day for expenses, state age
and present employment IDEAL COM
PANY. Dept IS. 81 Randolph St. Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
s1LLIaRp AND FOOL TABLES.

MANUFACTURERS of billiard ana pool
tahIes. nigh grade bowling alley builders;
lowest PRICES MARX bros, "a Union
6auarS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

entities advertiser 10 have rooms e4I'T :, e1
The Tribune's Directory OF Deslrapie INoo. us
for a period Of fourteen Gays VINE
circular.
Full information concerning these rooms
NAV be had, free of charge. al the Uptown
oaice of The New-fork !Lipone. l'0of
Broadway between 18th ana Sun SIS
WHY go to boarding house wnen you cdH
entov the comforts of well oroetSS
hotel at exceedingly low summer Iat go
Roonas 81 per day and UPWARD; room I, anI
hoard S14 week and up ware; PT IS
q Ia carte and table d'hote HOlEL na1h
TOT, I22 West 49th-st. Telephone 4S1o-
ssh ssh i-- We"
ATTEST. 12I WEsT-Large and small ma
Handsomely furnished rooms; pdrlor t ~.
ing room; table guests summer
fransients; references
IRVING PLACE. 6S-Lrge and sin i
room. connecting or separate running
water; parlor dining room; table guests
sgD-ST AZ wEsT-Two large. also hall
room; parlor dining room; references
table guests.
COOL CLEAN ROOMS; breakfast op-
tionaI: summer months at low raves; 10
cation ideal. 1877 Madison-ave-. near o4th-el-
I54 EAST 6TH-sT.-Room anu board: pr
vate Iavatory attached; newly lulIls'leN'
private family gentlemen; references
e5TH-sT.. IS wEsT.-A large front room I'M
bath on floor; all improvements; poaFd W
tional.
104TH-ST. IS WEST.-Pleasant rooms
nicely furnished; southern exposure; eA-
cellent board. reasonable: taoIs su-s-s-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
CANVASSERS

New proposition on New-Eork morning
newspaper for out of town; steady work 10
good men; transportation furnished; starr
immediately LINN WHEELER, 5 a. m.
Room l. tribune Building
So DAY AND COMMISSION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

CAPABLE SALESMAN to cover New-Eork
with staple line: high commissions. with
500 monthly advance. permanent POSITION
10 risnt man JESS H. SMITH co, De
troit Mich.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

r1,1I information concerning these rooms
NAV be had. free of charge. al the Uptown
ofice of The New-fork IIlbune 1'Oof
Broadway between seth ana Sun SIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

n WAGNER-ADLER COMPANY. manu-
faStufers superior billiard tables, Schae-
Ter cushicns. 42d-st. and Broadway 40
Cat Jonss-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
Male.

ANY intelligent person may earn good in
come corresponding for newspapers: no
caaVassing experience unnecessary send
for particulars. NORTHERN PRESS syn
DICATE. Lockport. y. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

ACCOUNTANTS Immediately by
leading firm of c. T. As several coInpe-
tent accountants, none but first class men
OF gentIeuaniy appearance and unquestioI-
able credentials will be considered Apply
by letter only. stating full particulars. 70
VERlTAS. Tribune Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
DESKS AND OFFICE FURNITURE.

D. AND j. w. WILLIAMS,
1853 w. 5ATB ST. cd dsI sss
CARPET CIlEA MING Established 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

MACHINIST and toolmake- hrs. class:
also electric worker. VIII travel II neces-
sary ERNEST MANSFIELD. 15T Crescent
St. East New-IoTk. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

OFFICE PosITION.-By ambitious young
man, 20: good character and ability; four
years experience. best references: $40 start
4 FOSTER. - West f2oth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19
Old GOLD AND SILVER.

OLD GOLD. silver ana precious Stones
bought at highest market value made
into new articles or exchanged for new
jewelry or japanese goods ar NJ F. TEP-
PEK'S FACTORY. 70 ". 31st. basement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

COACHMAN. - Single, good appearances.
best personal and written references. r.
r.. 3sg Wess osth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-06-19

ATHEIST 12I WEST Large and small
Handsomely furnished rooms; pdrlor on ON.
ing room; table guests; summer rate''
transients: references