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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
SHARPSBURG and BETHEL.

The writer spent Friday and
Saturday at Sharpsburg and Beth
ell. We observed that farmers
were very busy. Considering the
much rain they have made rapid
progress in clearing corn and to-
bacco of weeds. Reports indicate
that the crop of wheat is inferior
and smaller than anticipated, yield
ing from s to Ia bushels. Corn
and tobacco look well, so do spring
chickens. Many pastures should
be rid of weeds. Thistles should
not be permitted to grow. This
ties, like bad habits, spread. They
detract from the appearance of the
farm and reflect ON the owner.
Again we say the glory of our
pixies is departing-in spots and
stretches. We expect better con-
ditions in Montgomery, since the
purchase of machinery. What
Bath does remains to be seen.
At Bethel w. n. Pieratt is hav-
ing extensive changes and enlarge
ments made to his residence. His
daughter, Daisy, who had been in
Montgomery, returned home on
Friday accompanied by Misses
Pearl and Emma COOns.
The writer spent the night with
Mr.. and Mrs. Patsy Crouch. A
meeting was in progress at the
Christian Church since Monday
night, conducted by Rev. H. L.
Calhoun, Of Lexington. Tue al
tendance was large.
We heard of no serious sickness.
Farmers are busy. Pooling of to-
bacco is not much talked of in
Bath.
o, certainly, there can be found
men who will violate the laws rel
alive to the sale of intoxicants.
They will slip it around in boot
legs or set it in back rooms on the
stove or counter and expect the
money to be paid, and yet some of
this class would wish to be regard
ed as reputable business men,
given to sociability, yet discred-
tied by their neighbors. That
sham way of living ought volunta-
rily to be cut out. Men should
wish to respect the laws of the
land. We are assured that cOndi-
tons are much better around these
towns than formerly. Some peo-
pie who do not indulge in the how-
ing cup can see and smell and hear
and know Except when called be-
fore the grand idry.)
Good bye.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
"DryS" and SWEETS" in Warm
Battle.

The excitement of a mayoralty
contest in New York is mild COM
pared with that which has been
stirred up at Bristol, Va, over the
wet" and dry" election which
occurs Thursday.
Not only will the election affect
the inhabitants of Bristol, We.
but the residents of bristol, Tenn. +,
just across State street, which
follows the Virginia Tennessee
State line.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
THE NEW SCHOOL LAW.

The new school law has met
with some slight opposition in
some localities, but thus far the
general verdict of the public is
that it is a vast Improvement over
the law it supplants. 1t is the
first substantial step towards the
necessary reconstruction of our
educational system.
The people are more likely to
be influenced by the views of the
most intelligent educators than by
disappointed politicians. Thus
far nobody has presented an i'm
portant objection to the school
law that is entitled to serious con-
sideration. Kentucky has forever
turned her back upon the antigua
ted system that prevailed before
the passage of the Sullivan act.
1t is scarcely conceivable that the
State will ever be so foolish as to
return to that condition.
An educational awakening is in
progress. The higher institutions
are in process of improvement.
AS important as the colleges and
the universities must be acknowl-
edged to be, the common schools
are of infinitely greater importance
since they concern a much larger
number of people and influence
practically the whole body of
the States citizenship. The ava
kening has been perhaps more
noticeable with respect to the Uni
versity and Normal Colleges.
There has also been a distinct ad-
vance in those higher institutions
not supported by the State. The
one great demand now is to arouse
public opinion in favor of better
common schools, with longer
terms, better school houses, better
instruction, with the whole stand
ard of the grammar school raised.
The new school law has prepared
the way for that educational ava
kening that will go to the very
bottom of the educational system.
Lexington Herald.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Business Anniversary.

After serving an apprenticeship
of three years with P. l..
Reese in this city in the jewelry
business, John w. Jones .em-
barked in the business for himself
in our city on July 2, 1873, and
has continuously served the public
as ieweler. He has merited, re-
ceived and retains a large patron
age. His place of business and
stock is attractive and high grade,
excelled by few houses in Ken
lucky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
JULY FOURTH.

Excursions, base ball, giant
crackers, fireworks and fire water
are too conspicuous a part in our
great national celebration. We
are fast drifting, if not already
drifted, from our heritage with its
memories and inspirations. With
uncovered heads and contrite
spirits, desiring to reach again our
true defense, let us all stand and
gratefully sing: 20
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Quake Throws Population Into
a Panic.

Messina, Sicily, July Earth
shocks both here and at Reggie at
1920 o'clock this morning created
great panic among the people of
these two cities. The walls of the
houses not completely demolished
in the visitation of last December
were shaken down and the in
habitants of the towns rushed from
the streets toward the open coun-
try.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
EDUCATIONAL RALLY.
on last page.

On Saturday afternoon at the
Court House President limit, of
Central University, spoke in be-
half of popular education. He is
a talented gentleman great edu-
Gator and made fine appeal for
higher education. The writer re-
grets that unexpected absence
from home prevented our hearing
him. The attendance was small
probably so. We really hope that
the interest in popular education
is not confined to the few who in
this and some other places have
heard these campaign lectures,
which are free and to which the
public IS cordially invited. Edit
cation, with conscience to direct,
is potent factor in our civiliza-
ton and progress; while ig-
norance, with restraints of
conscience removed, detracts from
the glory of the individual and
will hasten the downfall of the
republic.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
The Tax Payer.

100000 new property in
Rockford never assessed before
added to tax list gave the city
about $4,000 more income than
it had with saloons. Chicago Ex-
aminer, March IL, 1909. Pub
lished statement that Chicago can
get $40, 900, 900 more than it now
receives from corporations which
have escaped taxation under law
of 1905, p. 1853, just declared un-
constitutional. You could take
the $10,00O,OOO new tax money
and give up the 81, 1852, 900 saloon
license, and then be &,S4S, 900
ahead of present arrangements If
you put out every saloon in
Chicago. The Fool Taxpayer"
Frank S. Regain.
n
State Board of Equalization Re-
port, 1908. Appendix page
XXVU y Personal Property.
Property of Saloons and Eat
ing Houses"-Cook Co.
ASSESSED 500, O5S.
1852 saloons in Chicago. This
makes the average assessment of a
Chicago saloon $500. Actual
value of each from 500 to SIS, 900.
Rockford saloons claimed to- pay
taxes 100000 personal property
but were assessed only S6,3 less
than one-thirtieth actual value.
Rockford used to spend SS00,0O0
per year in saloons to get $50, 200
license money. Rockford now
puts the money in the bank.
1852 SALOONS IN CHICAGO
pay Federal taxes $178,SO pay
Chicago license, S7,152,O 900; total
81, $780, 800. Chicago drink bill,
$4,000, 900; loss per year $67,-
669,20O. This money placed in
the bank instead of in the saloons
would pay the license money for
nearly ten years.
ROCKFORD-DRY.
1907 No Saloons. Revenue
from Sc saloons, $50, 200; 1908
no saloons. Revenue from saloon
licenses, 0; tax rate 1907-wet,
$3.50; tax rate 1909-dry, So. 80;
saving on every $500, SO cents.
Think it over. Same valuation
both years.
Tax on home, 1907, wet year,
$500; tax on home, 1908, dry
year, $500.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Negro Shot.

George Bergman, colored, was
shot and PROBABLY fatally wounded
Sunday morning in store near
Chilesburg by G. L. Agee, pro-
prietor of the store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Lew for Schools.

The Fiscal Court has authorized
a 81 per capita and 10 cent levy
on each 500 worth of property
for school purposes in this county
only in districts outside of city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
WISHES COME TRUE.
We Are On the Up Grade--Pre.
pare Another List.

About two years ago q card was
hung in the window of w. A.
Samuels' store containing a list of
improvements desired and expected
for our city. Glance at the list
and see what has been accom-
plished toward securing them
/. A new depot.
9. An opera house.
3. Free delivery of mail.
4. Government building.
5. A college.
~. ' WHAT HAS BEEN DONE ?
1. The G.. & O. Railway Co.
has bought of Chiles- Thompson
Grocery Co. the site for a new
depot extending from 'Maysville
street through the block to Bank
street and has agreed to transfer to
the city 80 feet of the purchase on
Bank street if the city will macad-
amize it. Plans for a fine depot
are now being prepared with ap-
proach from both streets. Gen
tlemen from our city who went to
see the president of the road, Mr..
Stephens, say he is disposed to
meet our people half way on i'm
portant matters. The Chiles-
Thompson warehouse has been re-
moved.
2. /. F. Tabb has fulfilled the
prophesy about the opera house,
The building of white brick is now
under roof and interior work is
being pushed. Already it has
greatly improved the appearance
of South Maysville street.
3. Hundreds of people are ben
Gifted by the free delivery of mail,
an evidence of progress.
4. The U. S. Government has
bought and paid S10,75O for a To-
cation for the Government build
ing. The H.. Clay Mckee prop
erty on West Main west of Chris
tian Church is the site. Mr.. Nc
Kee has received the cash and will
deliver when notified.
5. Relative to the college. Prof
Cord proposes to spend at least
So, 900 on a building and conduct
a school for five years if the citi-
zens will donate the site. The
committee hoped to close contract
for the lot on yesterday afternoon,
if so the contract for the building
will be let at once and be ready
for the fall term of school.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Interested.

We are informed that on Sunday
the baseball excursion from this
city to Lexington was largely pat
ronized. The rate was 75c. At
our station 232 tickets were sold
and from Winchester about 1854.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07

The desire of every citizen
should be to make his community
a desirable place where conditions
are most favorable for highest
citizenship.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
The Rain.

Men do not control the weather.
Mems plans for grain, grass, corn,
ETC., are changed by the very
heavy rain on Monday night and
Tuesday. 1t poured, it poured.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07

Persons interested in the atti-
tude of the Louisville CONNER
cial Club and the prohibition ques-
ton should read: The Meeting
of the Whisky Men" on page 8.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
PLEDGE OR NO PLEDGE.

If you are interested in the pool
ing of tobacco see On 1st page the
article, "Burley Society Adopts
Pledge for 1909 Crop"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Tulip as State Tree.

The Confederation of Women's
Clubs, in convention at Owens
boro, named the tulip tree, known
as the tulip poplar, as the State
tree.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
A Chlld's Comment.

Even little children are amazed az
the backwardness Of New York. A
bright youngster of five. crossing over
from New, Jersey and seeing the West
street transportation relic for the first
time. jerked her fathers coat-tails
nearly of, exclaiming: ooh. papa,
see the trolley cars being pulled by
horsss!"-N. Y. Press.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Real Estate.

H., Clay Mckee has for sale and
rent, dwellings, business property,
farms, vacant lots. 52-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Appropriate TO the Occasion.

During the singing Of hymn that
starts Happy birds that sing and fly"
thrush flew down from the roof of
st. Peters church at Rickmanworth,
England, and settled on the hymn
book held by one of the congregation.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07

Are you interested in the in
come tax proposition? See article
on last page.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07

Another bunch of red hot bar
gains to keep the pot boiling at
the spot Cash Grocery. See ad.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07

Let there be united action to
develop the resources of our coun-
ty an to build up our town.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Roofing.

Henry Judy will save you mon
ey on all heavy roofing, especially
galvanized. 52-tf
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
Land, Stock & Crop :

For Veterinary Service day or
night call. on DR.. w. B. Robinson,
Phone135, Anderson's Stable. soft
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
a m Err @ A.

|. a m Err | Q A.
.As0S0S0aSaS0SeS
My country, It's of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
OF thee | sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims pride,
From ev'ry mountain side
Let freedom ring.
My native country. thee,
Land of the noble free,
Thy name | love;
| love thy rocks and rills,
Thy woods and tempted hills;
Ny heart with rapture thrills,
Like that above.
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedoms song;
Let mortal tongues awake,
Let all that breathe partake,
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.
".
Our fathers God, to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing;
Long may our land be bright
With freedoms holy light;
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God, our King.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
For Sale

a rubber-tire carriage.
IS If II. Il. Prewitt
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
FACTS & OBSERVATIONS
haad Ia Hand, Heart to Heart,
Each The Embodiment of The
Pure and Good.
CONTINUED from last week. J

The oil boom has not been to
Campton that big bonanza that
was expected. Some prospecting
in new territory is being done.
The yield is steady.
There is some talk of extending
the Mountain Central railroad to
Hazel Green, but the President,
Mr.. John Day, has not made pub
lie his plans. The Mountain Cen
trail at &c per mile and present
schedule is preferable to hack
hire and necessary time. A pas
senger can be so charmed with the
scenery and other things that time
need not drag heavily.
There are, wherever men go, SO
many things that are beautiful,
cheering, helpful, pure, that it
seems that men should be per-
suaded to walk in the right way
and to rejoice. But, alas! Must
innocence and unsuspicious love
be sacrificed for lust? Must that
mutual confidence and purity be-
tween husband and wife, which
can save the republic, be shatter-
edo Can men trample under foot
these obligations and sacred ties
and yet hope &c retain respect and
commercial standing among their
fellows9 Again we plead for ONE
standard for husband and wife,
brother and sister, in conduct and
speech. The Lord that made men
made women, placing both under
the same restraints and admitting
them both to equal privileges. A
breaking of these obligations is no
more reproach to the woman
than to the man.
Why not walk hand in hand,
heart to heart, each the embodi-
mer.t of what is honest, true, pure
and of good report9 This is HON
oRABLE living whether in Mont
gomery, Powell or Wolfe or any
other county.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1909-07-07
TORRENT.

We spent Thursday, June "a,
at Torrent. The Kentucky Valley
Medical Association was in it's
2Sth semi-annual meeting. Their
program was to cover two days.
We had not time to attend their
deliberations. DR.. Reynolds was
the only Mt. Sterling doctor pres
ent. Torrent has lost but little if
any of its charm as a summer re-
sort. J. Taylor Day, of Hazel
Green, is the proprietor. The no
tel is managed by Mr.. Charles
Hirt. Persons contemplating an
outing should write him.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-20
THE TINES-DISPATCA AUTO.
INSPECTING ROADS IN THIS VICINITY.
EOOdSOD, The Veteran, In Charge and
Good Roads The Object in View.

On Thursday evening Of last week
the imes-Dispatch Good Roads Auto
entered town with flying colors, with
Industrial Editor E. X. Woodson, on
deck having made the run from Cum
berland c. H., in one hour and 20
minutes. With Chairman Hart, of
the Board Of Supervisors, as compan-
ion, spin was made over our new
macadam, which Mr.. Woodson pro-
nounced one OF the most perfect road
beds he had anywhere found in Vir-
GINA.
The car next morning with the
same passengers, left for an inspec-
ton of the roads of Buckingham and
Appomattox.
This is splendid enterprise Of The
Dispatch, Supreme in Viz
ginia, " and is prolific of more of prac-
teal value than the discussion OF the
tariff, the primary or any other ques-
tons Of general interest.
Mr.. Woodson is not only examining
the road beds, but talking good roads
wherever even two or three are gath
cred together Let the general
Government now join forces with the
State authorities, and the time is not
far in the future when the greatest
need Of the american people is met
and mastered. Waterways are insig-
nificant in comparison.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-20

Aug. 20, 1909
Apples. green, per bu. 20 TO soc.
dried, per 10. &c to Sc.
Bacon. hams. Ice. 10 lec.
Bacon. sides, l3c
Bacon. shoulders, l2c
Beans. white, S2.25.
Pea. Black Eye, $50.
Peas. Black, Sl.5O.
Butter choice, zoe to 25c.
Egg, lsc. TO 20c
Flour. First Patent, $3.50.
second $500.
Extra $3.50
Hog Onai. spare Ribs, &c TO Sc.
Back bone, &C TO Sc.
Onions per bushel, 75c
p0rs dressed. &C to Sc.
Potatoes. Irish, per bus, soc
Beef ODD hoOf, per To-, SC 10 SIC.
Veal " " d" &c 10 &c.
Hens. slye, each, SOC TO 4Oc.
>paug chickens, each, 2Oc TO 25c.
sheep per TO-, 3 &c to &c.
lamu 3" D. 10 &c.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-20

Verses 4-7-What proof can you
give that love IS long suffering and
kind?
II we really love a person will VIC
ever speak Of him to his injury no
matter what the provocatioa may be?
What is it in love, which tends to
patience, politeness, kinansss, gentle
ness, and humility?
May a person be controlled by love.
and be envious at the same time, and
If not why not?
Does love always make a man think
Of "the other fellow" before nimself?
What does love take all its pleasure
from?
Verses S-13-Can dependency OF
doubt or depression, or hopelessness,
or sny other bad feeling, occupy the
heart that is filled with lover
What will be the relative value OF
uses IN heaven. Of faith, hope elo'
uuence, knowledge. love?
What is really the sum total OF all
thinqs, or that which sums up IN u.
self all the blessedness, nobility, ana
hanniness that the mind can con-
ceive. or the heart crave, and why
Is II so7 This question must be an
swered In writing by members OF the
cIub.)
Lesson for Sunday. Sept. 9TH, 1909
: Paups Third Missionary Journey
r-o-ouo1ls Acts o0.1-39
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-20


TO Crewe this week.
Mrs. Elliott Boykin and children are
visiting Mrs. T. p. Robertson.
Miss Laura Minkel left Mon day for
a visit to friends in Crewe.
Mrs. II. H. Hunt and children are
visiting in Albermarle.
Mrs. Giles Holt, Of Richmond, is on
a visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
r. d. Miller
Mrs. c. B. Crute and little daughter
are at home after a pleasant stay in
Charlotte.
Rev. Mr.. Fugate is in attendance
upon the session of the Appomattox
Association.
Hon. Francis Rives Lassiter sailed
on the 10th instant for a short trip
abroad.
Miss Rose Booth Marks, of Rich
mond is the guest of Mrs. E. Scott
Martin.
Rev. DR.. Tyler, of Kentucky will
preach at the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday morning.
The old mill huns away at its work
as though it was some young thing
but in that sings out a useful lesson
to all of us.
Miss Bette Gay Smith has returned
to her home, in Cumberland, after
visit to relatives near Slate River
Mills.
Mr.. j. c. James, who has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. Scott Mar
tin, has returned to his home in New
Mexico.
Miss Annie Levine, of Redlands,
Cal, made a hurried visit this week
to Mrs. Simon Laskey, leaving here
for Chicago.
Miss NJ. V. Edmunds, who has
been in Baltimore preparing to take
up the work of the trained nurse, is
at the old home, Scott Green, for
rest.
Under the management of Mr. V.
Walden, the Baptist SUNDAY School
will give an enjoyable picnic excur-
sion to Cumberland Courthouse on
next Thursday.
Mr.. r. G. Cowan, who has come
from Bristol to take charge Of the
Cunningham cigar Factory, is a mem
Der of the church of which Rev. Asa
Watkins is pastor, and should feel at
home with us.
Our friend The" Carter dropped
in the other day and said: The wire
grass is hard to down, especially this
season, but have downed it," Luck
to you, The, and all farmers who
toll in the sunshine to feed the rest Of
us.
We are very much indebted to our
friends for sending in local mentions
and personals. They contribute great
" to the interest of the home paper in
which home-folks are all interested.
Let the good work continue and
grow
Mrs. W. G. Huntington and her
daughter, Miss Lucy, are touring Eu-
rope, and Mr.. Huntington informs us
that they are travelling on the profits
derived from the sales Of this season s
lettuce crop. We send our congratu-
lations and good wishes, assured, how
ever, that when they return they
will unite in saying there is no place
ike home. -
The Farmville Library Association
met at the home of Mr.. George Rich
ardson on last Tuesday evening, when
the bylaws to govern the body were
read and plans for holding a publ,
meeting in the interest of the move
ment were discussed DR.. kerlin pre-
sided and the interest manifested gave
/ assurance of the success OF the ven
ture. Let everybody in Farmvliie
Join the association
Letter 10 Barrow Coal Co.
FurmuiHC Va.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-08-20

HIS is the shoe man who found
III his and the bin that went round
N'rs sl the people who advertised.
n. r-a a man whose work he priced
--- paid him with the jewelers. bill
r',~ Che hardware merchants Kill,
Were went when the clothing deal
e~ l-ac1t
Fen furniture man, which the
esther cot
Wen So him the dry goods merchant
e' t-e bIl the butcher wisely spent
men friend the grocer had settle
rs-t made
WIZ sash the honest workman paid.
MORAL.
I4M.is starry gve'Ve told is meant
Aa son dearly that money spent
d sms l,iH belb rs all and then
Rum 10 the gunner TO spend again
"Hu y dsaleys are also 1ViJs
and rt fail 70 aGverfiJf.
Twas a Glorious Victory.
'Aeie rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn. A
. 'e has been saved, and now
'.. Ming New Discovery is the talB
'.t town for curing G.. V. Pepper OF
'.liN lung hemorrhages. 81 could
"oIh nor get about he writes
NJ ' '0e doctors did me no good, but
e ',' using Dr. Kings New Discovery
.-5 ge weeks, / feel like a new man
, - 'an DO good work again" Fol
..1n sore OF diseased lungs, Cough.
f.t ODDS Hemorrhages, Hay Fever
Ar ..ipe, Asthma or any Bronchial
.N'n It stands unrivaled. Price
s,i '.'' $500. Trial Bottle free. Sold
.Aanleed by White d Co.