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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12

Hon John W Gordon of Barre has
announced his candidacy for Congress
in the second district This makes a
triangular contest with three entries :
Col Kittredge Haskins Gov G. J Bell
and Mayor Gordon, Gordon is a
lawyer Of unusual ability and is a
much younger man than the others
While we presume lac cannot win eX-
eept as ae0mpromise candidate after Il
hard contest between the other two, the
district might go farther and fare much
worse.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
TRADE CONDITIONS.
Il. G. Dun q COTS weekly Review O.
business.

a. G. Dun a Co.'s weekly Review %
business.
NEW YORK, May PR. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review Of trade says: DO
nestle industrial conditions are greatly
improved by the anthracite coal settle
mcnt ana the resumption Of traffic ON
the lakes, while the International situa-
ton is much brighter now that the
French elections have passed without a
serious outbreak. Foreign conditions
are of unusual Importance to business
interests in the United States owing to
the present close relations Of the mon
ey markets Prices OF securities have
recovered part Of the recent loss, and
heavy imports Of gold have, at least
temporarily, relieved the financial strin-
gency.
Manufacturing plants operate close
10 their full capacity, with orders in the
steel industry already running well in
to 1907, and structural work was nev-
er more active
Western receipts of wheat for the
week were 1864, 30S bushels against
DG72l7 year ago, while exports from
all ports, -four Included, amounted to
l.630,S73 bushels compared with 1873
500 In 1905. Interior arrivals Of 200
270 bushels Of corn exceeded the re-
ceipts Of s76.754 year ago,
Conditions in the iron and steel in
dustry have been greatly improved by
settlements Of labor controversies
Failures for the week were POO in the
United States against 1877 last year and
II in Canada compared with p year
ago
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12

CONsTANTINOPLE, May 12.-1Tur-
key is seeking to make a peaceable ar
rangement with Great Britain The
grand yizier had an interview with Sir
Nicholas O'Conor, the British ambas-
sador at Constantlnople, late last night
The grand vlzer and other of the sui
tan's advisers counsel yielding to the
British demands and 1t is said Turkey
has offered to evacuate the disputed
points, but on conditions that were not
acceptable to Great Britain.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
GIVEN UPTo DIE

b Spiegel, 1904 N. Virginia street,
Evansville, Ind, writes, Borrower five
years ! was troubled with kidney and
bladder affections which caused me
much pain and worry. ! lost flesh and
was allrun down aud a year ago had
to give up work entirely. had three
of the best physicians who did me no
good and | was practically given up to
die. Foley's Kidney Cure was recon-
mended aud the first bottle gave me
great relief aud after taking the second
bottle ! was entirely cured b A
Qulnlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
THOUSANDS JOIN REBEL CHIEF.
zuIus Massing For Attack on Natal
CoIOnints.

DURHAM, Natal, May 12-Thou-
sands of Zuus from Chief Kula's krsal
are reported to be ON their way to join
the rebel chief Bambaata, aud colonial
troops are being hurried forward TO
prevent their junction,
Chief Kula. who Is suspected of dis
affection and was recently arrested
was placed in Jail at Petermaritzbmg
1t is presumed that II was his arrest
which led TO the rising Of his followers.
Natives captured by the colonial
forces report that witch doctors are
sacrificing children to render the rebels
immune from British bullets. Before a
battle they XIII girl and concoct
medicine" from her body, with which
they anont the warriors under the pre-
tense that It renders them inyulnerable
to white mems arms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
FRANK /. HOWE, Editor and Publishes

Everybody works but father" is
good deal oyerworked expression.
The fact is father does more work than
ali the rest Of the family combined
lie not only works ten hours a day and
hands in his pay envelope at home
Saturday nights, but If anything goes
wrong around the house it is up to
him If there is any trouble to be
Strengthened out they all call on Pa
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
In.urnnce rre.laent Nn, Guill,.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. May T. w
f. Bechtel, charged with using funds
Of the Northwestern National Life In
surance company, of which he was
president, TO pay personal debts, was
declared not guilty by jury. The
specific charge against Bechtel was
that he took $500 from the insurance
company's treasury TO pay certain
personal debt. Bechtel maintained that
the money had previously been ex-
pended from his private purse for the
insurance company
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
a Clear Com picxlon and Bright Eyes

In most cases sallow, blotohed
complexion and dull, heavy eyes are
due to poor digestion and an inactive
liver. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
aids digestion and stimulates the liver
and bowels and makes the complexion
smooth and clear. Orino Laxative
Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or
grippe and is mild and pleasant to take
refuse substitutes. Il A Quinlan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks, who was scheduled to
deliver an address at the general con
ference, NJ. f. Church South, at Bir-
mingham, Ala, was unable TO leave
Washington on account Of the pressure
of public duties.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12

WASHINGTON. May r. The Right
Rev. James Ii. Bleak, Roman Catholic
bishop of Porto RiN) has been appoint
ed archbishop of New Orleans to fill
the vacancy created by the death of
Archbishop Cbappele.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
China 10 Reform RniIMny system.

LONDON, May II. In a dispatch
from Tokyo it is asserted that China is
about to bring off a coup detat with
regard to the organization Of all the
railways IN the empirs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12

Itching piles provoke profanity,
won't cure them. Doan s
Ointment cures itching, bleeding or
protruding piles after years of suffer
ing, AT any drug store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
Pekin Duck Eggs
FOR MATCHING.
J. G. HARDWOOD, l22 Beach Street
Phone 69-I4
For Sale

The Margaret 2 LOwrie residence located on
Washington Ave, large modern nearly new
house with plenty OF land terms easy.
The nearly new modern tenement house 100
Dewey street
Large modern house next north Of American
House on North Street IN village OF Bennington
Two good houses on Depot Street
Two large modern houses on JEFFERSON Ave.
with g0Odbarns.
Fifty farms located in Bennington. SALISBURY,
Powna Arlington Manchester. HOOsick and
White Geek. send two cent stamp for spring
catalogue JOHN NASH
Bennington, VI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
Lost !!

The biggest trout in the stream
simply because he purchased
inferior tackle. Now that it is
too late he wishes he had
bought his Hooks, Leaders
and Line Of Griswold, which
stand the test.
Are you supplied With every
thing Trout Fisherman re-
quire, ?
Look over t. h,n )isi
and see.
Rod, Shower Proof
Reel, Coat,
Line. Drinking Cup,
Leaders, Compass,
Hooks, Scales,
Flies, knife,
Bait Box, Lollacapop,
Basket,
Fly Book
Sinkers,
Net,
Everything the true sports
man can use
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1906-05-12
THE EVENING BANNER
Published every day except Sunday
and HOLIDAYS.

at the post-oliice Bennington.
VT, Dec II, 1908, as second class
mail matter
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
WHAT HE WANTED TO KNOW
Local Man Awarded So for Anecdote
About Old Time Sheriff.

Walter A. Gilbert of this town wa,
awarded a prize of S. by the Boston
Herald for the following anecdote
which appeared in last Sundays issue
Of that paper;
The late Alonzo Stnrkoy of Brattle'
boro, VT, who was sheriff or deputy
sheriff of Windham county continuously
more than 40 years, had good story
on himself that he enjoyed telling for
the benefit of "cock.sure aspirants
for political office,
Mr.. Starkey was n conscientious OIL
cial of wide reputation, bubbling over
with native wit. After serving term
AS sheriff he yielded to the persuasion of
his friends and stood for reelection,
going to the county convention "conf-
dent rs he expressed it, "that the
thing was as good AS settled in his
favor.
The nomination went to another man,
Mr.. Starkey receiving but nine votes.
When the convention adjourned over
30 delegates FASTENED to express to the
defeated candidate their surprise and
regret that he did not win, and to assure
him that they voted for him, where
upon Mr.. Starkey facetiously remarked:
Gentlemen, | would like to know
how in the devil it was possible for you
to deposit over 30 votes in the box for
me and have only nine of them
,Ounte1 -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19

camp, S. of V. and Sheridan w. R. c.,
was held at G. A. r. hall Thursday
evening. Major w. H. Tricky in
stalled the Grand Army officers. f. A.
Buckley the Sons of Veterans and
Lydia NJ. Holton the Woman's Relief
corps. The Sons of Veterans served
refreshments. Following are the Off
GERS of the Sons of Veterans W. w.
King. commander; p. c. Stewart and
O. p Packard, vice commanders: C.
p. Lynch. secretary: John Smith.
treasurer; +. o. Packard, chaplain: f.
A. Buckley sergeant of the guard,
Hoyt Streeter. color sergeant; F. l..
Latham, corporal of the guard James
King inside guard; George Walker,
outside guard: J. Z. Scott. principal
musician: +. A. Buckley, F. L. Latham
and F. 0. Packard. grand council.
The officers of the W. r. c. are: A.
f. Dix. president; Lula Moore and
Susan b. Lynch vice. presidents: A.
f. Minis, treasurer; l.. j. Cutler, Sec
rotary: ]. L. Putney. chaplain; Georg-
lana Scott. Susie Hastings, Grace
Perham and Lula Moore. color bear
ers; l.. M. Holton. patriotic instructor;
Mary f. Howe. press correspondent;
f. V. Goddard. principal musician;
Georgiana Scott and Grace Perham.
delegates to the department conven-
ton: Susie Hastings and Lula Moore.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
DAYS OF DIZZINESS
Come to Hundreds of Brattleboro Peo-
pie,

There are days of dizziness:
Spells of headache, sideache, back
ache;
Sometimes rheumatic pains:
Often urinary disorders.
All tell you plainly the kidneys are
sick
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all kidney
ills.
Here is proof in Brattleboro;
C. f. Veet of % Chestnut street.
Brattleboro, VT, says: Il can honest
ly say that Doan's Kidney Pills are the
best medicine l ever used. I had been
troubled for four or five years with
kidney complaint. l had pains across
my loins. headaches and dizziness,
and whenever I took cold it seemed to
aggravate the trouble There was too
frequent action of the kidney secre-
tons and if I overworked it would
seem as though my head was in a
whirl. l tried different remedies but
they did not appear to suit my case.
Having heard about the merits of
Doan's Kidney Pills. l got box at
F. -. Holden's drug store. After using
them short time I could plainly no.
tice the good effect they were having.
| continued taking them sometime
longer, and gradually but surely i'm
proved l found Doan's Kidney Pills
a splendid medicine, and can advise
others to try them"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N.
Y. sole agents for the United States
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
BOOKS WILL BE EXAMINED.
Stockholders Of Gas Light Company
Want More Detailed Statement.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Brattleboro Gas Light
company Monday afternoon resolution
was passed authorizing the directors to
employ an expert bookkeeper to ox'
anime the company's books and pre-
pare n statement showing the exact
amount Of the concern Is assets and liza.
bilities ut the present time, also to pre-
pare new set of books TO be used in
the future So that a detailed statement
may be made TO every stakeholder 10
days before the annual meeting. II
was voted to accept the report of the
treasurer and lay ii on the table, to be
taken up by the directors after the re.
port of the expert is received, The
meeting lasted for about two hours and
there was considerable discussion. A
dividend was passed for the third con
secutive year and the following officers
chosen; Directors, II. d. Holton, G. c,
Averill, j. l.. Martin, II. Il. Gordon and
l.. II. Richardson's; clerk and treasurer,
c. +. Thompson; auditors, G, W. Rich
ardson and James +. Hooker.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
Up to the Water Board.

Editor Reformer:--Yes, it certainly
is sup to the water board y to give the
people of Brattleboro a supply of the
purest water to be had. This talk of
litigation, an extra cost of a few thou
sand dollars, or sympathy for Mr.. Gro.
well in this matter is all nonsense. If
the Crowell system viii give us the best
water, buy it by all means; if not, don I
take it as Il gift. No true citizen of
Brattleboro will ever fight the best wa
ter, and the old adage, "the best is the
cheapest, would surely apply in this
ease If Mr.. Crowell is likely to suffer
for his persistence in barking up the
wrong tree take care of him in some
other way. Pension him if. need be, but
don t saddle a water system on the vii
lage that future generations may look
upon and say. 1--WE might have had bet
ter water IF Citizen.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
WEST HALIFAX.

Henry Brown has sold his farm to
F. b. Stone by bargain.
Mr. and Mrs. j. c. VIM were In
North Adams, Mass. last week.
Some of the farmers are busy get
ting their ice. 1t is very good and about
Is inches thick.
The last of the winter apples are be-
ing picked up, packed and shipped to
Shelburne Falls. Mass.
About 80 couples attended the dance
at Grange hall Friday evening and a
good time is reported by all.
L. 5. Cooke attended a deputy's
meeting of the grange in Burlington
lats week and took in the dairymen's
meeting.
The community was saddened Tues
day to hear of the death in Indiana of
the wife of Horace Worden. His broth
er Fred and cousin. Zina Learnard.
started in the afternoon to attend the
funeral.
Charles Cutting, who works for C.
f. Clark, was quite seriously injured
Tuesday, Jan. 9. While binding load
of hay in this place, the binder broke
and he fell to the floor, breaking his
arm above the elbow. putting the ell
bow out of joint and hurting the other
arm so that he is now unable to raise
ii to his head.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
WARDSBORo.

Those that have ice houses are pre-
pairing to get their ice crop.
Mrs. Earl Simpson. who has been
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Penor, in East Jamaica. has returned
home.
L. A. Whitcomb, who has been quite
i'll. is more comfortable. His daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lizzie Barber of Town
shend. is visiting him.
James Lackey, who has been quite
ill. is more comfortable. His son. Aus
tin. and wife of Jamaica visited him
Monday and Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halbert Coleman of
Bondville have rented a few rooms of
Mrs. III. f. Knight to occupy while he
is here shaving scythe sticks.
The members of Vermont grange
We're invited to Mrs. Annie Newcomb's
Tuesday evening for a social time.
The evening was spent playing games,
after which refreshments of cake and
coffee were served, All report very
pleasant time
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
IIINsDALE.
Funeral Services for Elihu N. Blanch-
ard, Who Died at Brattleboro.

Ellhu n. Blanchard. who died at the
| Home for the Aged and Disabled ut
| Brattleboro last week Tuesday after a
several DAYS Illness with pneumonia,
was born In this town Sept. /. 1918. He
spent his early life I'm Hinsdae and
married Fannie c. Rugg of this town
62 years ago. When still young man
he went TO Claremont and became an
oyerseer In the Monadnock mills
While In Claremont he became mem
Der of Hiram lodge. A. Il. q A. NJ,
and was captain OF Deluge engine COM
pany No. 3. which nj that time was
CINE was known as the largest winner
of any engine at the various musters.
This engine was afterwards purchased
by IA company ut Cambridge. Mass.
where II Is highly priced. In 1852 Mr..
and Mrs. Blanchard returned to Hins-
dale and made their home here till two
years ago last June, when they entered
the Home at Brattleboro. Mr.. Blanch-
ard was an active member of the Con-
gregational church for over 40 years.
Three children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Blanchard. two Of whom died In
infancy and the third died at the age
of SO years. Mr.. Blanchard Is sur
vived by his wife. who is so years old,
and one sister, Mrs John II. Rugg OF
Claremont. Funeral services were
held at the home nj Brattleboro Fri
day. Rev. H. II. Miles Of Brattleboro |
and Rev. w. f. White of Hinsdale Of |
and afterwards at the Con-
church at Hnsdale. Rev. |
w. +. White officiating. The burial |
was in Pine Grove cemetery. Rela-
lives and friends We're present at the
funeral from Claremont Brattleboro.
Mass. Springfield and
Gardner Mass
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
Mr.. Pierce Is Not a Candidate.

Editor of Reformer: In the issue of
the Phoenix and Reformer of January
18th, ! notice that my name is men
toned in connection with the senator
ship as possible candidate for the
Office for the coming term. That all
may know my position in the matter, |
will take this opportunity to say that |
am not candidate for reelection to
the Office named.
| greatly appreciate the fact that
many of my friends would be glad to
see me returned to the senate this year,
but at the same time | am not unmind-
full that there are others who are well
qualified and entitled to fill this posi-
ton of honor and trust. The custom
has been for Brattleboro to have its
senator every other year and no town
but one year at time. With one or two
exceptions this rule has prevailed. For
one, | do not care to change n long es-
tabished custom unless there is good
reason for so doing.
Very sincerely,
Geo. w. Pierce.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
Death of Russell BiXby.

Russell Bixby. 70. died in Gill. Mass,
Saturday. His grandfather served in
the revolutionary war, his father in
the war of 1872, and he saw service
during the civil war three and one
half years in the Rhode Island cavalry.
He was born at Bradford. Subsequent
to the war he resided in Springfield
Mass. and New Haven Conn, where
he was contractor in a brass foun-
dry. Seventeen years ago he located
in Northfeld Mass. and resided on a
farm there for nine years. For eight
years he had lived in Gill. He leaves
a SON. Richard r. of New Haven. two
Mrs. b. A. Tucker of New
Haven and Mrs. Rollin C. Ward of
Gill Funeral services were held in
Gill Tuesday.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
A Poultry Food of Genuine Merit.

The manufacturer of any stock food
must be attentive to all the details Of
lis preparation. being certain that only
first -class materials enter into its
composition. II is claimed for Pages
Perfected Poultry Foody that there
doesn't enter into its composition a
single particle of the ordinary meat
meal which is the basis for so many
poultry foods. The nearest approach
to 1t is what is known as Tallow
Scraps or Cracklings. and every
grandmother who has lived on the
farm and taken care of chickens knows
that there is nothing better to make
hens lay than Tallow Scraps. and
Pages Perfected Poultry Food" con-
tains a considerable percentage of this
ingredient.
Any one sending his address on
postal card TO c. 5. Page. Hyde Park.
VT. and mentioning this paper, will
receive by mail. free. postpaid. sam
pie package of Pages Perfected Poul-
try Food"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
Where Huff and Haskins Differ.

Two of them were women from New
York, seeing the capitol for the first
time. The other two were their Wash
ington cousin and the latter S husband,
who were showing them around. They
were sitting in the House gallery, and
the Washington man was pointing out
the various congressman in the hall.
Finally he reached Representative
Haskins of Vermont, and Immediately
afterward pointed out Representative
Huff of Pennsylvania. Huff and Has
kins look like twins.
"Dear me, said one of the New
York women, chow much Mr.. Huff
looks like Mr.. Haskins.
'You mean how much Mr.. Haskins
looks like Mr.. Huff" was the reply.
q Huff has got $30,0O0,000, and it S an
even bet that at this moment Haskins
hash t got 80 cents. Washington cor
of Philadelphia Public Led
yer,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
WEST WARDSBORO.

Miss Sadie Davidson is home from
her school in Grafton.
Mrs. H. H. Forester is in Vernon
caring for her mother who is i'll.
Mrs. M. l.. Rice has gone to New
York to care for nervous patient.
Frank Hescock and bride and Marcia
Coate moved to West Dover this week.
Mrs. E. j. Morse is to have charge
of the services at the church next Sum-
day.
Mrs. L. B. Kendall and daughter.
Matte, and Mrs. Caroline Forester
are on the sick list.
The last Sunday evening singing
service was held at Mrs. Baldwin's.
Next week at ]. B. Temples.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
SPOFFoRD.
The sick ones are all gaining sloy

The sick ones are all gaining slowly.
Mrs, Butler is entertaining a lady
friend from Claremont.
Mrs Minnie Leach. son and daugh-
ter of Keene visited at Charles Daven-
ports recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bowker of
Keene were Sunday guests of Mr. and
Mrs. John Joslin.
Mrs. Nellie Durham of Atchison,
Kansas, called the past week on old
and friends. who were all
pleased to see her.
The ladies of the Universalist So
ciety cleared $43.04 at their festival
They wish to extend thanks to all who
assisted them in any way.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Mrs. f. o. Gould is on the sick list.
John Putnam. who called on his
friends here for a few days. has re-
turned to his work in Nashua. n. H.
Mr.. and Mrs H. E. Kidder who were
home for few days, have returned to
Cavendish to the home of their son. H.
f. Kidder. jr.
Will Duncan has gone to New York
state to join his wife. who went there
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19
The Laying Hen is the Paying Hen.

Are you getting the returns from
your poultry department that you
think you ought? If not are you sure
you are giving them the proper food?
II. w. Muzzey of Tilton, n. H.. tells
how they feed poultry in his vicinity
to make it pay. Il have sold Pages
Perfected Poultry Food for the past
three years and / find that it gives
excellent satisfaction. l have quite a
good many customers who have used
it for three years and would not think
of trying to keep hens without it. My
sales increase each year."
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19

nearly year ago for an operation for
appendicitis. His mother has gone to
Brattleboro again for a while.
Mr.. and Mrs Fayette Rice are no
better and Mrs. Rice is in a very Sc
rious condition. Orwell White from
the north village is caring for them
and for Mr.. Rice's stock of cattle.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19

Il The annual meeting of the Forestry
association of Vermont will be held in
Burlington, Wednesday, Jan. "a. There
Fill be a business meeting in the af-
ernoon. The evening meeting will be
addressed by DR.. B. e. Fernow of
ithaca. n. Y. Hon. Joseph A. DeBoer
Il Montpelier and Prof. L. r. Jones
Burlington.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1906-01-19

For coughs and colds no remedy is equal
to Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar. 1t
is different from all others better, because
as a cathartic on the bowels. Affords imme
diate relief in Group, Coughs, Colds, Whoop
ing Cough, ETC. Children love it. Sold by
Genrpa IL. Grenne.