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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
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OKLAHOMA MAN GIVEN
LIBERTY BY GOVERNOR

GAINESVILLE. Ga. March 1.-Walker
Prater. formerly of this county, recently
of Oklahoma, who has been held in jail
here on a charge of stealing four mules.
and wagon In the western state. and
driving teams to Georgia across conti-
rent, selling the mules in Atlanta. and
in whose case habeas corpus proceedings
have been pending. has been liberated by
the governor.
Much interest was aroused in his be-
half in this county, where he was reared.
and a delegation from Gainesville went
10 Atlanta to see the governor in his be-
half signed petition was presented
with signatures of many Hall county peo-
pie. The sheriff, who came to Gaines
vile from the southwestern state to re-
ceive Prater, who had been apDrehended
by Sheriff Crow fthis county. leaves
today for Oklahoma.
He has been paid many attentions by
the local officers. and dined at the regula-
ton 'possum supper while here awaiting
the action of Governor Smith.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
FELONY CONVICT is TO
SEE HIS DYING WIFE

Permission for a felony convict of Geor-
gia to hurry to the bedside of his dying
wife in North Carolina and remain there
to attend her funeral was granted Satur-
day afternoon by Governor Hoke Smith,
who himself offered to pay the convict S
expenses and those Of a guard accom-
panying him from the south Georgia
camp and back again. But the govern
or's offer, following close upon the heels
Of the permission he telegraphed to the
convict warden at the Jakin camp, ar
rived too late for acceptance. The lessees
who have rented the man from the state,
the Flowers Lumber company, had them
selves made arrangements to pay the ex-
penses of the whole trip, anticipating
that the governor would extend the re-
quired permission as soon as he knew
the facts.
W. G. Thompson is the mans name.
He is under a seven-year sentence for
embezzlement committed in Savannah.
He began his sentence only year ago.
Now in the fftieth year of his age, he
had led a long and honorable life and
had won the confidence of all with whom
he came in contact, till he made the sin
gle misstep Of his life; and then the law
caught him.
A peculiar feature of the case is that
not even at a late hour yesterday after
noon had Il been clearly set down on the
records OF the governors office TO just
what place I'm North Carolina will the
Georgia convict go to find his dying wife.
Probably without precedent is this per-
mission for Georgia convict TO go be-
yond the limits and jurisdiction of the
state. Altogether on his own honor. his
own promise 10 return, is W. G. Thomp-
son going 10 the side of his dying wife
for the presence of a guard with him-a
guard commissioned in Georgia as an Of
ficer OF this state alone-can hardly be
considered more than a mere semblahce
OF authority. II Thompson were to re-
fuse to return, IL might be necessary tC
go through a long procedure of legal re-
quirements before the state could get him
back.
An application for the pardon OF
Thompson, citing many extenuating chr
cumstances in his case, is now on file
awaiting the attention Of the prison com
mission s.-.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
ATLANTA DRUNK RECORD
FOR LAST FIVE YEARS

1S05-
Cases for drunkenness in January and
February. 7S9.
1896
Cases for drunkenness in January and
February, 6S2.
Cases for drunkenness in January and
February, SS7.
1905
Cases for drunkenness in January and
February, 1ss.
1909
Cases for drunkenness in January and
February, 547.
The above figures, which are taken
from police records, show that drunk
enness, while it decreased materially at
the outset Of prohibition. is now under
going an increase which. If continued,
will soon make 1t as serious as it was
before prohibition became a law.
Probation Officer Coogler, whose work
is among the inebriates, says that his
duties have almost doubled within the
past three months. Prior to that time,
he had found that practically none of tbs
men or women placed under his care
were re-arrested. but since then the num-
Der of re-arrests has become common.
He attributes this to the fact that in
toxicsnts are to be secured a great deal
more easily now than they were three
months past.
The chief says that in spite of the
best efforts of his men prohibition liquor
is being sold very widely, and the record
er says that the restraint and repression
first felt are wearing of. That is his ex-
PLANTATION Of the increase in drunkenness
in January and February over the two
corresponding months of last year
He says that at the outset of 1908, one
knew just what the situation was and
how the prohibition law could be evaded.
There were no near-beer saloons and no
blind tigers.
Then both came and have been growing
in number and Importance.
\ Whether or not the normal condition of
prohibition has been reached is a Ques-
ton Do present conditions mark the
fullest extent o fits violation or is the
extent of such violation to increase?
There is a tendency among the officers
TO criticise the higher courts in the treat
ment of blind tiger cases. In practically
every blind tiger case brought before the
recorder, where guilt is proved, he makes
his sentence thirty days Imprisonment in
the city woTkhouse. a fine Of $780, and in
addition orders the defendant bound over
to the city court. 1t is seldom. however,
that Imprisonment in the workhouse re-
suits. notwithstanding the recorders SEN
tence.
II is the contention of the police that
such cases are invariably carried to the
higher courts, there the Imprisonment
clause is stricken out of the sentence
and only a light fine is levied.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Save the Manure

The old-time southern farmer allowed
his cotton seed to rot in the ginhouse
ward and his stable manure wasted IN
muddy barn enclosure
When a rich piece Of ground was need
ed to grow juicy turnips. the cows were
penned at night on a bit OF land, so as
TO save hauling out or scattering ma
mure-
Even on large plantations where there
were idle negro slaves this haphazard
way OF farming continued. When
niece Of land was washed into gullies
they would clear a new ground. roll up
the logs and put fire to the heaps; ana
lfhen abandon the washed red hills 10
her barrenness.
The wonder is that the old southland
ever regafned its fertility after IL was
neglected and wantonly impoverished Tor
so many years
We are simply cottentots now and the
land will wash and gully so long as we
use heating commercial tertliizers ana
fail to keep enough cattle and other
stock To furnish healthy fertilizers in a
ic<itimate way
Where farm lands improve you will al
ways find stock and careful rotation OF
crops to rest the soil from exhausting
rrowths. Otherwise, you take on more
than Is returned to the land and lie
end OF that business is sure and failure
certain
In addition 10 stock there should be
convenient compost heaps where every
wasted thing can be dumped 10 assist
in making fertilizers
In England barns are built 10 save All
the LIQUID manure. With US everything
Of that sort goes TO waste and does no
good, anywhere
In the process of time intensive farm.
ing will be a necessity Then there VIII
be appreciation OF the value of compost
heaps and the droppings of live stock to
the soil. Experience seems 10 be the
only sort OF a teacher that the pubic
will listen to.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Cominr Home no Roost

During three-quarters OF a century the
people OF the United States have been
plagued and perplexed with the negro
problem The question OF slavery plunged
our people into a bloody four-year war.
The same QUESTION has warped legisla-
flor. r,rptured friendships. split churches
and made brother 20 out to deadly COM
bat against brother. II has never been
settled. and never viii remain quiet so
long as negroes aspire 10 office or CEN
tend for supremacy over any part OF the
white or Caucasian race
IL Is set down in che book Of accounts
that the far west. especially the Pacific
slope. continued hard. bitter and unyield-
ing AGAINST the southern states where ne
gro supremacy became intolerable, and
where the difference between the races
was a live political issue during three
quarters OF q century
These far westerners wanted TO force
negro equality on the whites OF the south
ern states. They put their strength TO
the lever, which was 10 turn the screw
a little harder and more cruelty. Every
vote IN congress which put the bitter cup
of negro suffrage TO the lips OF their
white brothers in the south they gave
with a vim and a flourish.
Although they despised the Chinamanr
they claimed to find a man and brother
in the African The yellow pigment nau-
seated them. but the black pigment was
pleasing and acceptable.
Although China made a commercial
treaty with the United States during the
civil war looking 10 an open door with
the Pacific slope people. this aversion tC
chinks became 50 violent that congress
abrogated the solemn promise and pro-
ceeded 70 bayOnet the Monaghan on ths
continent.
With strange and unfathOmable peTver-
sIty. these far westerners continue e
fling threats against the south. and are
viciously bent on making a full-hedgeC
voter and citizen out OF the African They
are also frantic in their determination e
shut on the yellow races OF the Orient.
Japs alike with Cinnamon, must stay
away, and although Japan has becOm'
a world-pOwer, has won her spurs n
the most terrific war struggle known t.
modern or ancient history and humble,
Russia TO her knees, yet California ant
her adjacent neighbOrs are as dead sc
against the Japs as against the Chinese
Right now. they are plunging into Thu
exclusion business Yesterday and TIT
day before. California legislators wer
voting on this very subject of exclusion
How Il viii end we do not know, bu
we already know that these western peo
pie are blowing hot and cold from TN
same mouth and are so oblivious of tn
equities Of the situation that they ar
still examining the race question dow
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Block in Vienna Destroyed by Firt

VIENNA, Ga, Feb. 26.-Fire was dis
covered yesterday in the Vaughn build
ing, and in a short while the entire
block of six stores had been totally con-
sumed by the flames.
The Farmers Union warehouse, large
building of brick, and containing several
hundred bales of cotton, was in great
danger, on account of high wind, but was
saved by excellent work by the fire de-
partment.
The buildings were occupied by j. l..
Taggart & Co., millinery, stock total loss,
partly insured A. j. Sanders, grocer, to-
tai loss, small amount of insurance;
Southern Express company, total loss;
Jones barber shop, total loss.
The total value of buildings and con-
tents will probably reach $4,000, with in
surance of about 5000.
This is the fourth time this block has
been burned in the last four years.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Live Stock
CHICAGO. March

CHICAGO. March L. - ....s.- ., .
CattIe-Receipts estimated at $4,000: market
steady to lOc lower: beeves A.4047 Texas
steers 81 25d5 90: western steers s4Q5.6O; stock
ers and feeders ss.40@6.4O: cows and heifers
81 90a6.e0i calves s6dS.25. ..'F.- ~
Hogs-Receipts estimated at 5000; market
5 to lOc lower; light S59Oals %; mixed SEQ
6.45; heavy s6.1OdIS.50; rough S. l0a6.2O good
to choice heavy Sc .2O96.5O: piOs Al596; bulk
OF sales s6.S0as.4h- -l...
sheep-Receipts estimated at $4,000: market
10c lower; native So 25d56S; western $S9Oa
ITO; western S5.7567.75
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
FOUNDATION REPORT
r, SHOWS BIG ADVANCE

NEW YORK. March 1.-The third annual
report OF the president and treasurer Of the
Carnegie foundation for the advancement of
teaching, shows steady progress in the work
Of that institution for the fiscal year ending
September 90 1905 During the year seventy
eight names were added 70 the retiring al
lowance roll at a total cost of Sll3,7 65. This
included pensions 70 fifteen widows Of pro-
feEsnrS
The maximum amount OF a retiring allow
ance was increased during the year from
s. 600 to $4,000 and pension viii be grant
ed 10 the widow OF professor in an accepted
institution who has for ten wears been mar
ried 10 the professor the pension to be one
half OF what the husband would have been
entitled 10 receive.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Roosevelt Plans to Visit Rome.

ROME, Ca, Feb. 26.-President Roose-
welt has announced his intention Of visit
ing Rome Immediately upon his return
from Africa. This information is convey
ed in a letter TO Miss Martha Berry, di-
rector of the Berry school, an institution
for the training of mountain boys. per-
haps the most famous in the south. Mr.
Roosevelt has long been interested in the
school.
In his letter to Miss Berry he says
when 1 return from Africa / intend tC
come down mystelf with Mrs. Roosevelt
If possible, so that we can see the schoo
and the boys as we'll in person. Ny only
regret is that you haven't school fol
girls, too"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
"We know not what the future hath
OF marvel or surprise
Assured alone that life and death
ma ....v.~xr ,,ndprIieSn
His mercy underIies.


His mercy underlies-"
The mystery OF human life is as great
as the mystery that attends death Out
side the mercy OF God they are ootn
inexpIieabIe mysteries and are ever to
remain SO.
or consent.
we 20 hence in spite Of our knowledge
or consent.
What preceded our advent. we know
not. What the hereafter will BE- we
know not. except that our Intuition tens
US we shall not be blOtted out Forever,
and Gods word tells Us there is q resi-
that remaineth for His people.
II We could withdraw ourselves
from our surroundings and Iook
al the human race as II appears on the
stage OF action and watch its struggle TOT
the things which perish with the usihs,
we are obliged to echo, vanity. VANITY
All is vanityr'
We plan and proceed TO perfect our
plans as II We were 10 i've forever az
4 day. Then Death puts in the sickle and
We are cut down like grass. which with
ereth and then disappears from sight and
remembrance forever more. Made from
dust. to dust we return. The fran BARK
that floats on a swift flowing tide may
reach the bay or perhaps the ocean. ou'
the chances are many that the little barb
will disappear before its childhood mas
past
on! the misery. Oh! the silence OF the
grace. AS Dickens tells Of Paul Domoey
death. as the little bark iOated near
the rivers edge:
''Oh. thank God. all ye that see II, OF
that nobler fashion, yet Of immortality
and look upon US. angels OF young emit
dren. with feelings not Yet quite estrang
"a when the swift river bears us TO the
ocean
i have a comforting belief that Merci-
fuI God put us here for goodness and
bIessedness. He Is too wise 10 err, and
too Just to give us needless punishment
AS a Father pltieth His children, so viii
our Heavenly Father place His everlast-
ing arms Of mercy under our feebleness
and lift us from out the pains OF life
and death
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
HOUSE AND SENATE
AGREE ON PENAL CODE

WASHINGTON. Feb. ga virtual agree
ment has been reached by the cOnferees OF the
house ami senate. on tnr penal code bill.
The senate conferees have accepted the house
amendment Incorporating into the code the
Knox bill for the regulation OF the Interstate
shipments OF intoxicating liquors.
The Knox bill is TO. be amended. however.
bv a provision that a shipper commits an of
tense only when he knowingly ships intoxi-
eating liquors which have not been properly
marked
The so-called ''Ku Klux legislation il
stricken from the code according 20 the agres-
ment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
NEW YORK POLICEMAN
is PLACED IN CELL

NEW YORK, March 1.--Locked in a cell
at his own precinct station was the fate
of William Thompson, a New York po-
liceman who was arrested last night
charged with robbing prisoner of S72.
1t is alleged that he took this sum from
a Greek dishwasher whom he arrested for
disorderly conduct. Thompson is a new
man on the force and is married.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
KNOX WILL KEEP PLACE
on MONETARY BOARD

WASHINGTON, March L-Senator
Knox will not sever his connections with
the congressional monetary commission
because of his transfer from the senate
to the state department. Provision has
also been made for the continuance Of
Senator Teller and Representatives Over
street and Bonynge on the commission.
AS originally composed, the commission
contained only senators and members and
the provision in the currency law of the
last session creating the commission linz
tied the membership to members Of the
two houses.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Hazlehurst Negro is to BE Hanged

HAZLEHuRsT, Ca, Feb. 27.-Jo,ln
Supple, colored. who killed Simon Lee, an
other negro, AZ the ocnulgee Lumber
companys camp. near the upper edge of
the county, last December was convict
ed of murder In the first degree vest err
day and sentenced by Judge 7. r. Par
ker today to be hanged on the I0th day
of next April.
Supple was formerly from Savannah.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Dr. A. NJ. souIe speal.s at CarroIltOn

CARRoLLToN. Ga, Feb. 2S,--Dr. a. NJ.
Soule, dean of the State Agricultural and
Mechanical college, at Athens, visited the
Fourth Congressional District Agricul-
tural and Mechanical school at this place
Wednesday and addressed the students,
faculty and quite a number of visitors,
who had assembled in the auditorium of
the school building
The doctors address was along educa-
tional lines, and was highly Instructive
and interesting
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
II. f.. Lee Institute Destroyed by Fire

THoMASToN. Ga, Feb. 27.-The R. E.
Lee institute and the magnificent audi
forum adjoining, which was the pride OF
middle Georgia, was totally destroyed by
fire at 7 o'clock Saturday night The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The loss is over $4,000, with insurance
At a meeting of the board of trustees
tonight II was decided to open the
school Monday in churches and lodge
halls
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
CHILD BURNS TO DEATH
PLAYING WITH MATCHES

VILLA RIGA, Ga, March 1.-The two
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John. of
the villa RIGA Sulphur mines, tT7o miles
north Of here was burned to death Sat
urday afternoon.
The child was playing with matches
and his clothing caught fire.
The interment was made Sunday.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Male Help

wANTED-Railway Mail Clerks. Customs Clerks.
Clerks at Washington. Yearly salary $500 20
81 .eO0. Snort hours. Annual vacation. No LAP :
offs because of poor times. Salary absolutely
certain twice each month. Examinations every
where May 18th. over 2.0o0 appointments 70 pc
made during 1909. Everyone over IS eligible
Country residents eligible. Common eduea ton
sufficient Political influence does not help
appointment. Candidates prepared free. Write
Immediately for schedule. Franklin Institute,
Dept. ID 81, Rochester, n. \.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Fruit Sundries

Lemons. Messina fancy, per box. S3.SO@a75;
extra fancy, S3.75@4,Oo; Florida, $2G2.25; Cali
tOrnia lemons, S20012,50; pineapples, Florida
owing 10 sizes and condition arrival. per
box 81 25d2.5O: lines Florida per 100 50q6oc;
grape fruit. sizes sc 20 "a inclusive per box
S. O60SOO: smaller sizes per box $2G2.5O; apples
best varieties fancy quality S3I3.25; cranber-
ries gallon 6OaS5c: barrel SIC.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
New York Produce Market

NEW YORK. March 1.-Sugar; Raw steady
fair refining. S.2Sls; centrifugal, SO test, 1884
molasses sugar 1854. Refined steady; crushed,
5.35; powdered, AIS graduated, 465.
Petroleum seady; refined, all ports, S.45@
$50.
Coffee steady, No Rio 81; No, Santos 8.
Adolasses quiet; New Orleans, S442
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02

GUYTON. Ga. Feb. IA large crowd as
sembled at Sprngfield to witness the laying
OF the cornerstone of the. new courthouse The
county commissioners. by resolution requested
the Masons to conduct the ceremonies. This
invitation was accepted by the grand lodge IF
Georgia Hon. Thomas Jeffries grand master,
Of Atlanta. could not be present, and Hon
Pleasant A. Stoyall. of savannah. acted as
grand master. The other officers of the Grand
lodge were present. The local lodges Of the
county We're well REPRESENTED. These took part
in the exercises
over two hundred members OF the lodges Of
Efflngham county formed the procession
Troup c. mounted. also toined in the process
sion. which was formed near the bank build
ing and marched to the foundation Of the
courthouse building.
Middleton's band OF Savannah. furnished
the music
Quite a varsity of articles were placed in
the receptacle. sealed and placed in the cor
nerstone. Hon. j. r. Sauey delivered In
teresting speech appropriate Of the occasion.
The grand master also made some appropriate
remarks The building when completed, will
be an ornament to the county seat, and a
credit to the county, The cost will be about
SOS 900. The large crowd was estimated at
three thousand.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Meat. Lard and Ham

Dry salt. extra ribs IS TO 80 lbs. % 30; dry
salt rib bellies 20 TO % lbs SO. s7lk: dry salt
fat backs 10 10 lbs SO: Premium hams l3ci
Premium breakfast bacon 1sc: Picuie hams
SAC: Premium lard 12c. Silver leaf lard lie;
Jewel LARD sac; cotOsuet sac.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Waycross Negro Sentenced to Hang

WAYCROSS, Ca. Feb. G.--John Sup
pie, a negro. was today sentenced to hang
by Judge T. A. Parker. The execution
will take place on April 10th.
Supple was convicted of the murder of
Simon Lee.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Naval Stores

SAVANNAH. Ca. March 1.-Spirits firm
ssIk Rosin firm w w $3.50, w G $645. M
sss5, NJ S570 X $685. / s4.10. II $3.50. G 1920
Spirits receipts 276. Shipments S7s. Stocks a.
Oso Rosin receipts $50. Shipment sSs. Stocks
161. DOL 49,. '.- ~.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02

AGENTS-New invention; never sold in your
territory. Coin money. Everybody wild about
them. Sells on sight. Those getting territory
will make a fortune Free sample to workers.
Write at once. Automatic Company L 2As
Cincinnati, o.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Live Poultry

Turkeys, per his, zoe; hens each, 4O@46c; fries
each as TO size 20Q32lh; geese each 509eOci
ducks each 39d35c; cocks each 2592sc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02
Produce and Vegetable sundries

Cabbage per h.. 2g2rsc; Irish potatoes, Bur
banks, per bushel, s1.10G116; sweet potatoes,
pumpkin and bunch vans, per bushel, 6g70H,
white varieties 5066Oc; onions, yellow or red
globe per bushel, $L25; California celery.
SOcds1.0o Florida, per crate. 2@2lsc; florida
pepper per eIate. $3.00@3.50; eggs, 2O122c
dozen; butter, fancy table, lib. prints, zVGg
Csc; cooking. in bulk. per h., 1O@15c.
Smoked sides very dull, well cured. per To-,
lOd11c: hams owing TO size. per h., l4Q16c:
shoulders 10aH11c.
Cucumbers, per crate, $3OO@2.5O; cauliflower.
per h.. case; tomatoes. fancy ripe, crate, S2.OU
assoc; round green, per hamper. Sl.50@2O0.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-02

spot CottM

Atlantis, steady, SIC. ..l. -....s.'
New York quiet, 70.10oc.
New Orleans. steady. sac.
Liverpool quiet, 0S-lOod.
Galveston, steady, 3 7-l6c. -.. . .
Savannah. quiet. gAe.
Mobile, quiet, 9hc. -
Charleston, steady, &c, #rF
Wilmington, quiet. sc.
Norfolk steady, csc.
Baltimore, nominal ANc. rssrt .l
Boston quiet, 9 7D-l00c.
Philadelphia, quiet 6-l0Oc. t.g .
Houston, dull, 5-l6e. . .. SO
Augusta steady, t9ac. .a e .'-'t .H. s p
St Louis, QUIET sac. 81 o.. = --.. .,.-.r.
Louisville steady, SAC.
Cincinnati, nominal.
Memphis. quiet. 5-l6e. nts g. a.f.. Hr.