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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-09-01
CARATUNk

Oscar Clark accompanied his wife
to Hebron last week where she has
gone for treatment at the sanatorium
Miss. Gladys Stewart thinks of at
tending Hebron academy the coming
fall and winter terms. She will GO
September 10.
Blackberries very plenty.
David Baker caught on the Bing-
ham team Saturday in an exciting
game with the Athens. The score
stood 4 to in favor of the Binghams
Carl Bean also played for the Bling
hams.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Spofford have
gone to Lakewood to take in the
camp meeting and for a rest.
Mrs. Leon Webster and the Misses
Geona Sanborn, Maud Kellett and
Annie Steward spent several days
last week in Archie Clarks cottage at
Pleasant Pond.
John Sterling was making repairs
on the road and bridge last week.
Miss Russell of Skowhegan, was
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sara Car
bino, last week.
Mrs. David Holden of Skowhegan
was a caller in town last week.
Miss Cinda Savage of Madison, who
has been at Pleasant Pond the past
month. called on Mrs. g. S. Witham
recently.
George w. Spaulding is guiding a
party from New York at Pierce pond.
Miss Mary Baker visited her friend
Thelma Foss of Bingham last week.
Schools in the Lincoln are now in
session with Miss Leland in the High;
Miss Florence Sigeland assistant,
and Miss George Knowlton in the
primary.
Stella Paige is visiting her sister
at this place.
Mr.. Prescott of The Forks High
school was in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Lockwood of
Norridgewock visited friends in town
last week
DR.. Williams and wife of Bingham,
passed through town one day last
week.
Mrs. Frank Houghton of Bingham
was the guest of Addie Baker and
Vesta Clark several days last week
Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Piper are
visiting friends in Bingham. From
there they will go to Lakewood.
David Baker is spending the rest
of his vacation at home. He will re-
turn to school September 10.
The four sons of d. X. Williams of
Concord were in town last week on
their way to Pleasant Pond for
few days outing in the Anthony Com
Der cottage
w. H. Clark and wife with Mrs.
Della Brown and Mrs. Imogene Mer-
rill, went to Lakewood last week to
be gone three weeks. They made the
trip in Forrest Colby's auto
G. S. Witham and wife took a trip
to Skowhegan last week.
Henry Johnson and brother OF Mad
ison, were on their way home from
lackman where they have been at
work.
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PALMYRA.

F. T. Palmer and family of Show
hogan are visiting at F. w. Thomp-
sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Emerson went
Monday, August 20, to Bangor where
Mrs. Emerson is being treated by a
specialist.
Mrs. Willis Robinson is entertain
ing her mother, Mrs. Clara Harding.
John Robinson Is visiting friends
in Massachusetts.
Miss Alma Berry Of st. Adams was
the guest of Mrs. p. P. Dearborn for
a few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Homestead are
occupying their cottage In Etna.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Palmer of st.
Adams and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Leathers of Pittsfield visited Sunday
at the home of their father and moth
er, Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Leathers.
Mrs. Frank Lang and her daugh-
ter of Pawtucket, r. l., are the guests
of Mrs. w. H. Towle.
Rena Emerson and Edith Emerson
of st. Adams are visiting at the home
o. their grandparents for few days.
Mrs. F. w. Thompson, who has
been living at the village for several
months, is at her home for the pres
ent.
Palmyra Grange discussed the fol
lowing question at meeting Satur-
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Appleby visited
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SMITHFIELD.
DEATH OF

DEATH OF LYDIA COLLINS PIPER
Mrs. Lydia (Collins) Piper died at
her home in Smithfield, August Is,
aged SO years, months. She was
the widow of the late John Piper who
died 35 years ago leaving her with
four children. Albert was physician
in Bingham, Me-, his death occurring
five years ago; Mrs. Nancy Bickford
of Pittsfield, passed away seven years
ago; Mrs Cora Maxfield of Palmyra
and Rev. Herbert j., pastor OF the
Free Will Baptist church in Provl-
dence, r. l., survive, together with
seven grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Mrs. Piper found her
life's work in the care and educa-
ton of her children. Lovingly and
faithfully did she fulfill that duty
showing in her life that the law OF
Christ was the law of her life. She
was loved and respected by large
circle of friends. The end came
quietly after a long illness. Rev. H. j
Piper and wife kindly cared for hel
in her illness. Nearly all of her mar
ried life was spent in Smithfield Fun
erai services were held at the home
conducted by Rev. w. H. Smith. Rus
sell Lord rendered fine music and she
was laid to rest beside her husband
in the village cemetery.
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MADISON.

Miss Emily Moore, who has been in
town for the past few weeks, the
guest of her father, Luke Moore, An
son side, returned Saturday to Bos-
ton
Misses Edith Hilton and Gladys
Phillips were the guests Saturday of
he Misses Pearl and Eda Danforth at
blackwell Hill.
Mrs. George Collins of Lewiston ar
rived in town Friday for a few days
at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Charles Caldwell, Upper Main street.
Melzar Ross left town Saturday for
Askwith, where he will be employed
by the Hollingsworth & Whitney Co..
during the coming winter.
Miss Nellie Holway went to Show
hogan Friday to take the State teach
ers' examination.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Clark went to
Monmouth Friday for few days Wis
it with relatives and friends.
Two very able sermons were deliv-
cred Friday at the North Arson camp
ground. Rev. Mr.. Joscelyn preached
in the morning and Evangelist Hatch
of Rockland delivered the sermon in
the afternoon. This was followed by
an interesting address in the Skowhe-
gan tabernacle by Deaconess Swartz
of Portland before the ladies and
young women, on Mormonism.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glover, who
have been in town for the past week
the guests Of Mrs. Glover's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin w. Frederic,
Rowell street, returned Saturday to
their home in Roston
The food sale, which was held Fri
day afternoon in the Union store, un-
der the auspices of the Woman's AS
ISOLATION Of the Congregational
church proved very successful and
nearly $14 was netted for the treas
ury.
The regular meeting of Margaret
COTE Moore Chapter, D. A. R., was
held Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Henry Johnson. A short
musical and literary program was
carried out Refreshments were
served and a pleasant time was re-
ported.
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NORTHEAST CORNylLLE.

Mr.. Berry has started his steam
thresher and is kept quite busy
threshing for people to haul the grain
here.
Mrs. George Taylor Is conveying
the scholars to Athens, as last term
though there are now but two in
stead of four Cecil Cooley and Oreon
Wing having completed their work in
the Washington grammar school and
entered the academy.
John Fischbeck has a job as car
penter at Fox Brothers, Athens.
Another G. A. r. veteran has pass.
ed away. David Whittier died at his
home at Fred York's, August %, after
a year of failing health from dropsy.
His funeral was from the home Fri
day afternoon, Rev. B. H. Johnson
conducting the service which was at
tended by veterans, Odd Fellows and
Hasons, of which orders he was a
member. The burial was at Mt.
Rest. Athens.
Alexander Lanonette, who lived
next door neighbor to Mr.. York, was
stricken with paralysis Sunday after
noon, August 81, and died the day
following Mr.. Whittier's death, Au-
gust "a, without recovering con-
seriousness. The funeral was hel |
Saturday from the Catholic church AZ
Showhegan His age was Sc.
Albert Case and wife of Brookline,
Mass, recently visited briefly with
his brother Oliver Case, who took
them on a drive to call on old neigh
bors and friends. He found many
changes, perhaps none greater than
in the academy at Athens where he
was for several years one OF the
ablest scholars and during the year
of it's greatest numerical prosperity
was one of the assistants under Aus
tin Collins, the successful principal
of the school. Mr.. Case has been
successful business man in Boston
for many years with residence in
Brookline.
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EAST MADISON,

East Madison Grange held an inter-
esting meeting Saturday, August o.
with Myron Jewett. Master, in the
chair, and % members present. Prep
arations were made to entertain Po-
mona September IL. The lecturer
Sidney Baker, furnished a good pro-
gram, consisting of: Reading, Emma
Lincoln; question, What can we dc
to make the Grange more interest
ing?" Two-minute talk: "The pleas
ATTEST memory of my life," members
The next meeting, September 10, is
poverty meeting. All come dressed
for the occasion.
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WEST MADISON.

Misses Edith Hilton and Gladys
Phillips Of Madison, visited at f. o.
Danforths last Saturday.
Mrs. Alton Carl and son of Bing-
ham, and Mrs Gilmore Carl of Madi-
son, were visiting in this vicinity last
Friday.
Messrs. Alec and Coles Richards
were in Skowhegan last Saturday.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed camp meeting at North Arson
last Sunday.
Semitic Richards, who has been
working at Jackman for several
weeks, returned home last Thursday
Mrs. Marcus Moore and daughter,
Mrs. Greene of Skowhegan, were call
ing on friends in this neighborhood
last Friday.
A. B. Smith, who has been cooking
at the No. Arson camp ground the
past ten days, is staying at home for
while.
Ezra Day and son of Presque Isle,
visited his sister, Mrs. Gardner Ma
son last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hughes of Mad
ison, were calling on friends in this
vicinity last Sunday.
Ralph Worcester of Starks was at
Daniel Murray's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Colby of Moose
River are visiting at NJ. NJ. Moores.
Mrs. Milton Phillips and daughter
of Madison, visited relatives in this
vicinity Sunday.
Miss Wing of Fairfield, was the
guest of Mr.. Sentille Richards Fri
day and Saturday.
Warren Knox of kingfield, was at
Coles Richards Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Berry is attending the
fair at Waterville this week.
Mrs. Alma Richards of Arson, visit
ed at Coles Richards Tuesday.
Mrs. Eldora Richards of Strong,
visited her friend, Mrs. Gardner Ma
son, last Saturday.
Coles Richards was at New Port
land last Tuesday.
Amos Steele is teaching on Ward
Hill.
The Eames school began Monday
with Miss Pearl Danforth as teach
err.
Mrs. J. H. Dane of Skowhegan, was
at M. M. Moore's Monday.
Walon Mantor was in Skowhegan
Monday.
Miss Eda Danforth began the
school at East Madison Monday.
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EAST NEW PORTLAND.

The Sunshine Society will have a
sewing bee at East New Portland on
the lawns of Mrs. Viola Merry and
Abbie Doe on Friday of this week
Let all who can attend and carry a
picnic lunch.
Mrs. Florence Webb has returned to
Medfield, Mass.
Mrs. Julia Weymouth is quite sick
a. this writing
Willie Parsons is spending a few
days at Spring lake.
Jennie and Delmore Adams re-
turned home from Dead River Satur-
Gay and began school at North New
Portland Monday.
A good number attended the picnic
lest week and report a pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Merry spent
Saturday and Sunday at Madison, the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Rog-
ers.
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CAMBRIDGE.

AL Cole and family of Massachu-
sets, returned to their home We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Fred Ring has gone to Orange,
Mass, to visit her son, Homer Wat
son.
Quite number from this town
went to Pittsfeld Friday evening to
at end the Republican rally
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bemis returned
to their home in Lynn, Mass, We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Furbush o.
Lynn, are in town visiting his father,
John Furbush.
Earl Clark and friend from Port
land are in town on vacation.
Eli Stilson has gone to Gorham, n.
H.. to attend the High school in that
town.
Mrs. Edna Forsythe has gone to
Abbott to teach school.
Mrs. Patten Nutter returned to her
home in Lowell Friday.
Mrs. Sarah Smith of Chelsea, Mass,
is in town visiting relatives.
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ST. AIRANS.

St Adams Grange have begun ex-
tensive repairs on their hall. They
have got it moved and are now ready
to build an extension. When COM
pleted the main hall will be on the
upper floor with dining hall on the
lower. 1t will be much more pleas
ant and convenient in every way.
At the last meeting ice cream and
cake were on sale for which a nice
little sum was realized. After the,
sale a social was held. About fifty
members were present Three can
didates are in waiting.
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HARMONY.

R. H. Reed and Vaughn Reed were
in Skowhegan for the day Saturday.
Harry A. Bartlett and Miss Clara
Foss were calling on friends in Ath-
ems on Sunday.
Miss Hazel Webb of Portland, Is
spending a couple of weeks, tbs
guest of her sister, Mrs. Howard A.
Corey.
A teachers training class has been
organized to meet every Tuesday
night under the instruction of Rev.
Howard A. Corey. Everyone who
is interested In knowing more about
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MERCER.

Sandy River Grange, No SO, held
its first regular meeting after the
summer vacation Saturday evening
August 81, seventy members being
present. The chairs were all filled
by ladies as it was ladies' night and
a fine program was carried out which
consisted of music by Sister Eva
Hatch; reading, Sister Frizzell; pho
nograph selections, Sister Dunton ;
vocal solo. Sister Corson; reading
Sister Wade; photograph selections
singing, Annie Laurie" by Sisters
Tracy and Presley, which was sung
in very pleasing manner; reading,
by Sister Hattie Brown; dialogue, en-
titled. Circumstances Alter Cases,
which was very well rendered by the
four young ladies that took the parts !;
reading by Sister Thomas; organ
music by Sister Hatch. At the close
Of the meeting all went to the dining
hall and partook of cake and ice
cream that had been furnished by the
sisters and the brothers pronounced
it very nice and they of course never
err in judgment.
Mrs. Nora Butts and little daughter,
evelyn, have been weekend guests
Of her sister, Mrs. J. n. Frizzell.
Frank Tracy Is home after spend
ing his vacation out of town.
Percy Stevens and wife, also
George Stevens, wife and baby, have
visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris Stevens
Winthrop, Mass, is home during her
vacation.
]. Henry Downs of Northboro,
Mass, has been the guest of his cou-
sim Fred Cutting.
Mrs. j. F. Lamont of South Port
land is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. T..
Croswell.
Mr. Robbins and Mrs. Wiley of
Pepperell, Mass, have been guests at
Levi Hams.
Mrs. Josie Frederic returned to
Boston this week.
Sadie and Claire Doyen of Corn
Vile, were guests of James Chap
man over Sunday.
George s. Downes of Cliftondale,
Mass, returned home last week, hav
ing been the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Kelley.
Benz Dunton visited his grand
mother, Mrs. Olive Dunton, last Sun
day. Having injured two fingers in
the mill he was obliged to rest up
few days.
Katherine and Annie Parsons of
are guests at Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris Stevens.
A lecture was given by Governor
Fernald last Friday. There was
large attendance.
August % there was a gathering
held at the Parker Castle" near the
village. A picnic dinner was served
on the lawn. A good time in general
was enjoyed by all. Music by graS
phophone; speech by H. T. Croswell
and remarks by Mrs. j. o. Parker.
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SOUTH SOLON.

George Chase has been threshing in
this vicinity. He threshed 1890 bush
els for A. c. Head last week
Sheriff Mooers was in town last
Friday.
owen McAllister has bought Elias
Lakes colt.
Charles IAncaster.is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Angie Steward is visiting her
sister, Mrs. L. c. Jewett
Mrs. Hannah Howes is visiting her
brother, Alvin Head.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Miss Louis
Titcomb are visiting at James Sterl-
ing's.
Miss Mollie Jewett is teaching
school in Athens.
Arthur Jewett of Skowhegan, was
in town Monday
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As usually treated, a sprained ankle
will disable a man for three or four
weeks. but by applying Chamber
lain's Liniment freely as soon as the
injury Is received, and observing the
directions with each bottle, cure
can be affected In from two to four
days. For sale by g. r. Fogs.
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The smile of the hypocrite is a mis-
fit.
It's easy to be liberal with other
peoples money.
A man usually gets what he de-
serves In the end. but he gets a lot
Of good things that he doesn't. de-
serve tn @1 meantime 5
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PEEvISH

children are sick children. Don't DO
cross and slap or scold them. Give
them Kickapoo Worm Killer Ut
tastes like candy and see how
quickly they change to happy, good
natured children that play all day.
sleep well at night, and look rugged
and well nourished. Price, 25c.. sold
By druggists everywhere. and BY
g. r. FOGG,
Sk0whegan, Maine.
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CORNyILLE.

]. w. Packard will hold a service
at the church on the East Ridge
road at 1890 next Sunday. All are
cordially invited.
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* The News of Somerset's Busy Towns ~

last week at Mr.. Graffam's in North
Newport
day evening: do we. as farmers, APP
preeiate our privileges?"
Mr.. and Mrs. Spear of Madison are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs o. b. Cole.
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1t always seems wrong to us for a
drunken gent to appear ON the street
with sober lady.
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the Bible is most cordially invited to

the Bible is most cordially invited to
attend.
SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.
The annual Sunday school picnic
was held on Friday in the grove of
Alton Chadbourne. All the schools
in town were given holiday by
superintendent George Hight and a
large number OF people, both old and
young, were present. The program
given in the afternoon was exceed
ingly fine consisting, of music and
readings. At the close of the pro-
gram refreshments of ice cream and
lemonade were served. Every year a
great effort is made by the older
members of the Sunday school to
make this day one of great pleasure
to the children md those having the
affair in charge may feel sure that
their efforts are greatly appreciated
by the younger members of the
school.
ROLAND E. STARBIRD.
During the day of Monday, August
%. there passed from his earthly
home to the heavenly, one of earth
choice spirits, Roland E. Starbird, at
the age of nineteen years. Always a
trail child, even at his best, he
proved in his daily life how kind and
loving a son and brother can be. His
father and mother and very large
in the memory of such son. Rev.
Howard A. Corey conducted the fun
eral services on Wednesday. A
large number of friends and school
mates were present in token of their
loving remembl ance. Besides his
fathr and mother and a very large
circle of friends and relatives he
leaves to mourn his loss younger
sister. Emma, a High school girl,
and a baby brother. The Grange of
which he has lately become a mem
ber held services at the grave.
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SOUTH JACkMAN.

Mrs W. f. Slade and Mrs. Daniel
Hancox were at Jones Pond sporting
for a week.
Miss Manda Craft, John Bulmer
and E. c. Bass were at the Line
House Sunday in the latter's auto
mobile.
E. C. Bass is building store on
the lot recently bought from Mr..
kimball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Blais have moved
into their new home at the cross
ing.
Joseph Julien has bought the Rob-
ert Hughey farm at the half way
place
Miss Ina Bass is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Johnston at Brownyille juno
ton.
The Jackman schools began last
Monday Miss St. Onge Is teaching
the grammar school and Mrs. Frost
Williams the primary class.
Miss Alma Blais is going to stay
with Mrs. Joe Blais this winter and
give music lessons for occupation.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-12-09
MORE BCARDERS

Yesterday in Reno four additional
bOarders were furnished Warden
Maxwell at the State Peaitentiarry.
The four received sentences rang
ing from a year and a.hilt T. two
years and a-half as folloMs:
Peter Holloran, Il youth who
stated that he was but p ycrs of
age. received the Highest sentence,
q year aaI ANAL. Koucrt
Murphy was given three months
more while J. c. Curtiss and
George Sylvester, who worked
together, received two year.
each.
The four arrived on the trair
this morning After being properly
measured At the State Police head,
quarters they were taken 10 Inc per
where they will receive treatment
Carson Appeal.
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STRIKE ARTESIAN WATER

For a number of months the
water question has been a serious
problem with the Steptoe Valley
plant but owing to water having
been developed recently 10y the
sinking of an artesian well in Duck
Creek the seriousness of the
situation is growing less with every
foot that the well is being rut
down.
Friday afternoon a representative
of the News visited the section
where the drilling is being carried
on and learned that a 400 gallon
per minute flow had been en-
countered at a depth Of $50 feet
in the second hole which had been
drilled for hat purpose.
Mechanical Engineer Duncan of
the big plant, who has charge Of
the water supply was confident
Iilal another water channel would
be found by going deeper and as
a result, TIE hole was put down
over 200 feet more through con-
glomerate when the g-avcl was
again found which has considerably
increased the flow, but it will be
a few days before it, can be de-
termined as to what amount Of
water the well will be capable of
supplying. 1t is the intention of
the company TO continue this hole
until it reaches limestone, after
which the Keystone drill will be
moved to a point 100 feet each.
where the third artesian well will
be sunk.-White Pine News.
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KNEW His BETTER HALF

This story according to the New
York Telegraph, ome from n
lawyer: A worthy and provident
man went to this legal adviser to
make his will. He gave nan
instructions and it seemed very
thing was arranged. The lawyer
began to read over his notes and
put a point to his client Oh
you have made provision for your
wife in the event of her surviving
you. Does that remain unaltercd
if she should marry again?'No, no.
said the client eagerly. "V hat
am leaving her? One thousand
dollars a year. If she marries
again make il 81, O0O." The LAWYER
thought there must be a misunder-
standing and pointed out that
most men put it the other way
about. 81 knoN," said the client;
but the man who takes her will
deserve it,"
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1910-12-09


In the case of the state VS.. Tonv
Vail. charged with grand larceny
the defendant plead guilty Wednes.
day afternoon and Monday at 10
o'clock was setfor passing sentence
Vail vas indicted stealing horsesin
the Contact country last summer,
His partner plead guilty at the las,
term OF court and is now serving a
scvCn year sentence in the peni,cu-
ti2ry.
inis morning the case of the
state VS.. Martin Powers and Alex
andcr st. Claire, charged with bur
glarizing a al at Montello on the
last day of June. was called and
a jury was sworn. The trial was in
psogres when this report closed.
Assistant District Attorney Car
vile represents the state and Attor
cy Dyslrt is looking out for the in
forests of the defendants.