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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
MURDERER IS
HANGED BY MOB
MAN WHO KILLED WIFE AND
STEPSON LYNCHED IN HEART
OF CITY.

Charles City, Iowa, Jan. thames
Cullen, who. murdered his wife and
fifteen-year-old stepson. was taken
from the Flood county jail here last
night by a mob and hanged to the
Cedar river bridge, in the heart of the
city. The mob broke the Jail and
quickly overcame the feeble resist
ance that Sheriff Schermerhorn was
able to offer. The mob was composed
Of many of the leading citizens of the
town, and even the leaders made no
attempt to disguise themselves. Cul-
len fought like a tiger, but was over
powered. He declared that his wife
and son had attacked him, and that
he had killed them in s~elf-defense.
Four ministers and a large number
of women were In the crowd.
Aneered by Busse Pardon.
Judging from the expressions about
town yesterday afternoon the hanging
is largely the result Of the pardon
granted to Louis Busse, the Bremen
county wife murderer. Busse muir
dered his wife within fifteen miles OF
Charles City and was twice granted
reprieyes, and then his sentence was
committed to life imprisonment. one
of Cullen's sons, it is said, was hang
ed by a mob in Missouri, near Joplin
a dozen years Ago., for horse stealing
Cullen had been married three times,
his two former wives leaving him
Cullen's brother, Richard Cullen, a
banker, from Warren, Ill, who was in
the city, did not head Of the mobbing
until after it was all over.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
BRAVERY OF ENGINEER.
He Saves a Runaway Fast Mali From
Bejno Smashed INTO Pieces.

Boone, Iowa, Jan. II. Rushing
drought the town of Belle PLANE at
the rate of seventy-five miles an hour.
fast mail No. 10 on the Northwestern
came near being smashed in its wild
career because Engineer Lou Shull
and Fireman Ed McVey were badly
scalded on account of the plug blow
ing out of the boiler head. 1t was inn
possible to shut off the steam. Shuli,
literally cooked from face to feet,
crawled over the tender. where the
express messenger met him with two
guns but Shull got in and pulled the
air brakes just in time to prevent de-
railment
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
TRY TO BURN U
Or. Patterson Had Been Active
Against Saloon Men.

Burlington, Iowa, Jan. Is. An at
tempt was made early yesterday morn
ing to burn the home of DR.. ]. n. Pat
terson. Threats have been frequently
up. The work Is believed to be that of
sympathizers of saloon men, against
whom DR.. Patterson has been pressing
mulct tax suits.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
REWARD FOR IOWA LYNCHERS.
Gov. Cummins Offers $500 for Arrests
and Convictions.

Des Moines, Jan. 15.-Declaring that
he believes every man who assists in
a lynching is guilty Of murder and
should be punished as much as any
other man who commits murder, Gov.
A. B. Cummins offered a reward OF
$500 for the arrest and conviction OF
any man or woman who was impil-
Gated in the lynching of James Cullen
at Charles City.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
FACE LAID OPEN WITH AN AK.
Man Meets With Shocking Accident
While Choppjno Wood.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, Jan. 11.-Ru-
fus Perry of the town of Maine met
with a shocking accident. He was
cutting wood with Schuyler Bull, a
neighbor and Mr.. Bulls ak glanced ac-
cidentally and struck him in the
mouth, cutting down through the pal
ate and jaw and virtually laying open
his face. A physician was summoned
as quickly as possible, and he will re-
cover, but will be badly disfigured.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
WOULD SELL OR LEASE WIFE.

Woman Secures a Divorce From Hus-
bard on Unusual Showing.
Milwaukee, Jan. 11.-That her hui
band, Louis Dingfeldt, sought to sell
or lease her. SO he could get another
woman" is alleged by Lizzie Ding
feldt, aged twenty-five years in d.
vorce proceedings. She was granted
a decree by Judge Halsey upon testi-
mony in support Of her statement.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17

Governor Crawford made his first
appointment Thursday, sending to the
senate the name of r. C. Erickson of
Elk Point as q member OF the board of
regents of education, and the same
was confirmed.
The only legislative action Thurs.
day was in receiving several resolu-
tons of small import. The regular
routine will begin Friday after the an
n~ouncement of committees.
Minor officials selected by the two
houses were:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
Similarity.

How do you like married life. Hark-
err"
Well, I wish l had remained a bach
elor. There is so much expense and
so many breakdowns."
Expense and breakdowns? Gra-
cious, old chap. perhaps you bought an
automobile license instead Of a mat.
rage licenseT"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
Jumps TO Death.

Butte, Mont, Jan. 15.-During a mo-
ment of delirium Rade Ralulovich
ieaped from the second story window
of the county poor farm. sustaining in.
juries from which he died soon after
wards.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
L. BRAMBLE,
-,

The transactions involved in the ex-
animation aggregated $4,000. 900. The
examiner also personally compliment
ed the system, accuracy and neatness
of the books.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
Nav BUY Water Works.

Des Moines, Iowa. Jan. 1S.-A spe-
cial city election at Newton has been
called to vote upon the question OF
purchasing for municipal operation the
nlant Of the Newton Water company.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
His Expectations.

First Boy-Expect to get much for
Christmas?
Second Boy-Yep; but I expect
won't get nothing like wot I expect.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
Hoidun in BILLINGS.

Billings, Mont, Jan. IS. julius
Ruedi and Karl Kuhn were held up
and robbed by two men, who enforced
their demands for cash by keeping
their victims covered with six shoot
ers. The robbers got SIS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
SPIT ON WALK; PAY FINE.

City Fathers Pass Ordinance and Also
Favor M. o. Vote.
Racine, Wis, Jan. 12.-It is now an
offense to spit on the sidefalks. pun
ishable by fine on conviction. The city
council passed the anti-spitting ordi-
rance. after the matter had been agi-
tated Sr a considerable time. The
council has also taken action provid1
ing for the submission to the people
at the next election OF a proposition
for the city to operate its " water
works.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
FAMOUS OPERA SINGER DYING,
Henry squires Is Stricken With Paral
ysis at Burlington, Iowa.

Burlington, Iowa, Jan. Is. = Henry
Squires of this city, at n time one Of
the greatest singers in the world, was
stricken with paralysis late last night
and cannot live. In recent years Mr..
Squires has been living in retirement
here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
Taste Was the Same

Were using a new shaving soap
now said the barber. How do you
like it?"
well" spluttered the victim, Il
don't notice any difference in taste"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
DEATH DEFEATS VOTERS.
Popular Sheriff. Reelected White On
der Knife, Succumbs.

Sidney, Iowa, Jan. IL. Sheriff
Charles T. Kent, after IN illness OF
three months. Is dead at his home in
this city. He was popular. and at the
last election was reelected by the
largest majority ever given any candi
date. At that time he vas in an Oma.
Ia hospital. where he underwent an
operation for an abscess of the liver.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
HANDS AND FEET FROZEN.
Man is Found Wandering in the Cold
in Montana.

Billings, Mont, Jan. 10. - Thomas
Thompson, a stranger in Billings, was
found at Lockwood station, east Of the
city, wandering with a lantern in his
hand. The mans feet were frozen.
Il is believed that it will be necessary
to amputate both feet and possibly his
hands.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
-Evid

Tomny--Paw, what is a man OF des-
tiny?
Mr.. Tacker-Any man that lives in
Kansas.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
Yielded Gracefully.

Minnie, didn't your father make a
fuss when you showed him that dia-
mond ring and told him Clarence gave
IL To your
mot q BIT. All he said was. Who?
That insignificant little-but what's
the use.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
Uplifting the Public,

Tim-There goes a man who has
done much to o u the people.
Bim-Great labor agitator, sup
pose?
Tim-Naw; alarm clock manufac
turer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-01-17
BUSINESS MAN ARRESTED.
Charged With SwindIing, Embezzling
and EIoping With Young Girl.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Jan. IL. -
Samuel S. Brennan, a well known bust
ness man, was arrested here by an
officer from Belvidere, H., on charge
of swindling and embezzling. He is
also accused of clipping to this city
with a seventeen-year-old girl and
leaving a wife and four children in
destitute circumstances in Belvidere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-28

FOR SALE-SECOND-HAND UPRIGHT PIANOS
at sacrificing prices; Stien, Steinway. Miller,
knabe; Chickering Emerson, Hardman. Brad
Wendell and one Behning Upright, Zoo sQuare
Pianos as low as SIS easy terms, IL desired
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF,
- 52l llth st. NV.
j. Z. CONlIFF, Manager. je22-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-28
SODA FOUNTAINS AND SUPPLIES.

WE ALWAYS CARRY A FULL LINE OF SODA
fountains and confectionery supplies, which we
sell at factory prices. We also have several
secondhand soda fountains in frst-c class shape
which will sell cheap on liberal terms.
BURCH & KEEPS. 3l5 9th NV. je22 got
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-28

wANTED-SToCK SALESMAN; WANT ONE or
the best sslesmen possible secure: a man who
sell stock of financial corporation; one
who does not need advances. II you high
Glass man answer, with reference Address H.
J. kLEINMANN. 236 Mint Arcade. Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-28

wANTED-FOR RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS
who legal residents of Virginia, West
Virginia. North Carolina. Special eNa4,na ton
Aug. q. IncloSe stamp for informa ton. FRED
WANNAMAkER. Ciyil Service Adviser. Wash
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

wANTED-HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR
CASTOFF CLOTHES. LADIES' OR GENTLE
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Phone North 1875. W. RICE, 1882 1:h ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-28
emember Star WANT Ad Enters Washngtons Homes
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

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La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
"A,,zon." Next tuesday.

The coming of Hollis E. Cooley's
great American play. Arizona" to
the La Junta Theatre, Tuesday.
November 18th. will be marked as a
red letter engagement by theatre
g0ers who have witnessed per-
formances of this excellent play in
New York. Philadelphia. Boston.
Washington or Chicago. New York
critics have unanimously declared
that it is the best play which Angus
tus Thomas, author of Alabama"
and I'm Missouri" has yet given to
the stage. Mr.. Sill. in the Evening
World, said of Arizona" on the
Tuesday following the first p-oduc-
tion at the Herald Square Theatre,
It is the best play seen in Broad
way in generation" As the title
indicates, Arizona" has its scenes
in the picturesque southwestern ter
ritory which is now asking at the
hands Of congress the dignity Of
statehood. 1t is by no means q
wild and woody" melodrama, and
although it is replete with stirring
acting and embraces one tragic eli
max which would probably claim
melodramatic classification were it
not relieved by a background Of
unctuous humor and picturesque
romance. An exquisite scenic pro-
duction is promised.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
new Trustee. 10, cry H..s,.s,.

Upon an investigation of the law
governing the control of the board
of trustees of charitable institutions.
it was discovered that the original
board of nineteen trustees chosen
for the City Hospital would have to
be reduced to number between
three and thirteen. Accordingly at
a meeting of the proposed board of
trustees for the City Hospital, held
at the court house Thursday night,
a board of seven trustees was chosen
to serve one year. as follows: J. F.
Kearns, E. Gard Edwards, F. Fin
ney. A. b. Wallis, j. w. Fisher, M.
F. Miller and X. A. Steen.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
Sunshine Club"

"A branch of the international
Sunshine Society" was organized in
La Junta the early part of this sum-
mer, with Mrs. F.. M. Bisbee, pres
ident; Mrs. Walsh. secretary; Mrs.
Mendelson. chairman of relief COM
mittee. and Miss Lottie Will, treas
urer.
The members pledged themselves
to give sunshine and good cheer"
whenever the opportunity is pre-
sented. The object of the society is
purely charitable and great deal
has been done the past few months.
To meet the demands made upon
them for the coming winter, the
ladies' purpose giving a reception
and tea. at the home of Mrs. w. S.
Morrison, 7lO Belleview avenue.
Tuesday afternoon, November 18th.
from three till five o'clock.
The work is worthy and deserving
of support and all their friends are
most cordially invited to call and
any offering they may choose to give
will be gratefully appreciated.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
Mrs. Ness Reception.

Thursday, Mrs. o. G. Hess tender
ed charming reception to her
friends of La Junta and vicinity.
The hospitable occasion was the
opening of the spacious home re-
Gently erected at 5O2 Santa Fe av-
enue. The receiving hours were
from two until six, during which
time a steady stream Of handsomely
gowned ladies extended congratula-
tions and expressed their admiration
to the hostess.
The attractive hall and parlor
needed no unusual decoration. but
the color scheme of pink and white
was suggested in the dining room
by the artistic arrangement of carna-
tiOns.
Mesdames kearns. Brown. Marsh
and Fiscus assisted Mrs. Hess in ex-
tending welcome to the guests.
Miss Anna Clark presided gracefully
at the frappe bowl. The Mesdames
Stewart, Walker and the Misses
Frances Rourke and Marry Holly
served the. delicious four-course
luncheon.
Wonderly's orchestra rendered
program of choice selections
throughout the afternoon. The
function to which two hundred in
vitations were issued. was one of the
most unique and enjoyable events
of the season.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
Aii-osy Sessien.

The Ladies Aid Society of the
First Baptist church held an all-day
session at the home of Mrs. r. Phil
lips, on Thursday of this week. A
pleasant day was passed and much
work accomplished. Mrs. Phillips
had arranged that the ladies should
work for her at the rate of ten
cents each. she furnishing the din
ner. Three dollars and twenty-five
cents was paid into the treasury of
the Aid Society. A turkey dinner
was served. over which Rev. Davis
presided. the forty guests present
Gkthoroughly enjoying the hearty
dinner.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
SOME noa. LOCAL ,res..
Ask for Dunkin's bread.

Ask for Dunkin's bread.
Bearskin wraps and caps for babies
at w. B. Wiswall's.
An eight-pound boy arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. l.. Long
worth last Saturday morning.
Mayhem House Furnishing Co.,
undertakers and embalmers. Phone,
East "A; night phone. Junta "A.
For SALE-Good farm of seventy
five acres in Holbrook: cheap if
taken at once. Phone 1908 red.
Mr.. Charles Byrd and Miss Bessie
Hubbard. both of Swink. were mar
ried in tiiis city yesterday afternoon
by Judge H. H. Clark.
Ladies'. don't forget the Sun
shine" tea at the home of Mrs. w.
S. Morrison on Tuesday afternoon,
November 18th. from three till five
o'clock.
For SALE-One slightly used REQ,
two cylinder touring automobile;
will sell cheap if:taken at once.
Write or phone.-J. C. Handy Auto
Co., La Junta. Colo.
Persons buying milk which they
have reason to believe is impure or
adulterated, may have the same
tested free of charge by bringing a
half pint to the undersigned at the
chemical laboratory in the high
school building.-C. E. Griffin. City
Chemist.
At the public land sale held in the
Office Of the state land commissioner
last Wednesday many thousands of
acres Of land were sold, including
600 acres located in Otero county.
The sale was largely attended and
the bidding was brisk. Over 1000
acres located in Weld county were
sold.
l.. E. Briggs tonsorial parlor was
practically rejuvenated during the
past week. and with new paper on
the wall. woodwork painted and q
new linoleum on the floor it is as
bright and clean as pin. An ad-
ditional chair has also been installed.
with l.. E. Briggs. H. w. Cole and
E. w. Morgan. all artists at the
business. in charge. Hereafter you
can get shave while you wait.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
Nav AsovT'
Town

D. M. Mills left on the noon train
last Wednesday for Denver to con-
fer with contractors who have sub
mitted q bid on the work of doubling
the capacity Of the La Junta Ice
Plant. This work will be commenc-
ed some time during the present
month. and will include the INSTALL
ing Of 1,OO0-ton storage plant. MIR.
Mills expects to leave early in Janu-
ary for California to purchase sever
al carloads of oranges which he will
dispose of to retail dealers in the
Arkansas Valley. The whoesale
grocery dealers of Pueblo made
strenuous objections to Mr.. Mills
supplying the local trade with this
commodity last year, but the ice
man says he will devise ways and
means to bust the trust providing
they attempt to shut him off this
winter. Trust busting seems to be
quite the fad these days.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09


A few weeks ago the great family
journal related the story of an i'm
portant carload shipment Of freight
that had been lost in the La Junta
yards for period Of twenty days.
The local powers that be interview
ed US one day this week, and wanted
to know the source Of our informa-
ton. and further desired to know
the name of our informant We
have so many sources of information
that it would require force Of six
clerks to keep track of them pro-
viding we kept = record on file. II
the information is reliable the source
from which it emanated is not al
together germane. at least not for
publication. nor likewise for infor-
nation. We are informed by
the powers that be in local Santa Fe
circles that it would be impossible
for circumstance like the story Of
the lost car to happen in La Junta,
as they keep q record of every car in
the yards, whether loaded or empty.
and can place their finger on it any
time. night or day. And yet, not
withstanding this citation Of alleged
fact it was only one short year ago
when we forget how many carloads
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
La Junta Hardware Co.

feet deep. with Q storage capacity
for 30, 900 barrels Of water. will be
located near the pumping plant.
One will be used for storing the
underfi0w waters from the river,
and the other for storing artesian
water, All of the water from the
artesisn wells will be pumped into
this cistern and used as needed, and
Mr.. McVey says the quality is such
that it will not have to be treated.
Including the well at the hospital
the Santa Fe now has sixteen ar
tesian wells in operation in this city.
Judge H. H. Clark arrived home
last Saturday afternoon from Syca-
more. Ohio. where he has been dur
ing the past seven weeks attending
his son. Charles A. Clark, who has
been seriously i'll with typhoid fever.
The young man stood the long jour
ney remarkably we'll, feeling even
better on his arrival in La Junta
than he did when he started, and
has improved immensely during the
past week. Judge Clark says that
he enjoyed just two days of sunshine
during his absence of seven weeks,
and thinks that nothing will make a
man more content with his lot in
Colorado, whatever it is. than trip
back east.
Three thugs made murderous
assault upon B. F. Todd last Tues.
day night about 10 o'clock. striking
him over the head with piece Of
gas pipe about foot long, render
ing him unconscious to such degree
that he did not recover his normal
state for a period Of thirty-six hours.
The assault was made near the
Episcopal church on Colorado av-l
enue. near the alley. where evidences
OF a struggle between Mr.. Todd and
his assailants were discovered by
the officers. Mr.. Todd's pocket
book, which contained s45 i1I
currency and a check. was found
near the alley. also his watch.
The pocketbook, check and watch
were found in the street, but the
currency was missing. Mr.. Todd
had shout $l2 in: silver in his hip
pocket which the thugs evidently
overlooked. After being knocked
out Mr.. Todd was dragged over the
ground to Colorado avenue and left
on the sidewalk, where he was dis
covered about ten o'clock by pass
er-by and the officers notified. Since
recovering consciousness Mr.. Todd
has no knowledge Of who his assail-
ants were except that there were
three Of them. and the affair is still
wrapped in mystery.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
s,u. Rissor c.n..,evp. Seed.

My cantaloupes took first prize at
the Rocky Ford fair. have a few
carefully selected seed which will
sell at So per pound. For further
information address
L. ID. KENNIsoN.
Fowler, Colo.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
Baptist Church. 5. c. Davis. Pastor.

The subject of the pastors ser
mon at II a. m. will be THE Beaten
Paths, and at 7:3O p. M. SALIVA
tion."
The Sunday school meets at 9:45
q. M, and the B. Y. P. U. at $50.
This church will engage in special
evangelistic services in early Decem-
Der. in which it will be assisted by
the Rev. <. G. Lane, state evan
gelist.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09
causoH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
eresss'.ri.". Rev. ce.,.s s,.hm.

Rev. Philo Gorton. d. D.. of Colo
rado Springs will occupy the pulpit
both morning and evening.
Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Larsen at o'clock Wednesday.
La Junta tribune., 1907-11-09

Of coal. disappeared from the La
Junta yards and none Of the local
powers that be got wise to the feet
that an impecunious but somewhat
frenzied financier in switchmen cir
cles was selling coalin carload lots
to local consumers. Dost thou not.
too. oh, We powers that be in local
Santa Fee circles. remember the cir
cumstance of the lost carload of
coal. several of 'em. in the La Junta
yards not many months go? TO to!
We're not riding on Santa Fe pass
these days and don't have to sit up
and take notice every time a Santa
Fe official points his finger at us.
J. E. Rice, Of the Williams Smith
Rice Dry Goods Company. and G. S.
Thompson. dispenser Of titles Of last
resort. two Of our most popular
townsmen. are contestants for silk
hat and cane to be given at the
Catholic festival. November 10th to
23d. The contest promises to be
somewhat lively. Thompson says he
was about to buy a new hat and
cane, but as it is only . matter of
waiting for couple Of weeks to get
them, he will take the matter under
advisement for at least that period.
Rice says that If Thompson waits
for hat and cane until he gets the
ones to be contested for he will 20
bareheaded Indefinitely and be minus
a cane for the rest of his natural
life. ID And thus endeth the, frst
spasm.
c. H. Mcvey. the Santa 'Fe arte-
sian well expert, is now putting the
finishing touches on the. last two Of
. series Of nine artesian wells built
in circle directly north of the big
shops. The total output Of the nine
wells is about GOO. 600 gallons daily.
Mr.. McVey tackled the job one year
ago last July. and hopes to have all
the wells completed some time dur
ing the present month. The nine
wells cost the Santa Fe about $l4,-
900. The Santa Fe has already COM
work on $4,000 pumping |
plant to be located north Of the big |
shops. and all the wells will be |
from q central station. The
surface Of the land on the bend Of
the river north Of the shops will be
filed in with Stag and cement. and
raised FIVE feet, or one foot above
high water mark. Two cieterns.
forty feet in diameter and thirty