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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
SEWERS BEYOND DISTRICT.
Pollution of Rock Creek ard River
VIII BE Protected.

Interest was revived yesterday in the
general plan OF the former Commissioners
for the protection from pollution If Rock
Creek and Auacosta River from sew
age.
The District has established a disposal
plant 10 prevent the pollution Of Rock
Creek and the Anacostia and Potomac
rivers, which would he made useless IN
the work for which the plant was de
signed if some steps are not taken TO
prevent the Maryland suburbs from pol
luting the streams. The former Com
missioners transmitted to Congress plans
submitted by Supt. Phillips of the sew
~ system, based upon plans worked out
by the District engineers.
Congress is asked to provide means for
the extension of the sewers beyond the
District line as interceptors for the sew
age from the Maryland residential sub
urbs
All sewage is carried to the sewage
disposal plant by main sewers. and is
pumped through large conduits along the
District and Maryland shores of the Po-
tomac River below Alexandria. Va
where it Is dumped into the bottom OF
the swiftly running channel and IS dis
tributed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
MRS. HERBERT CLAUDE DEAD.
Daughter of Col. Armes, and a Young
Woman Of Unusual Attachments.


Mrs Herbert Claude. of Chevy Chase,
died at Columbia Hospital yesterday. She
had been 81 since before the Christmas
holidays. Her mother came from Birming-
ham, Ala. three weeks ago and was with
her constantly at the hospital until she
passed away.
Besides her husband, she leaves three
children. two boys and a girl
Mrs. Claude had a large circle of
friends and acquaintance, to whom the
announcement Of her demise will bring
the keenest sorrow. As a girl. Cecily
Armes, daughter OF Col. George A ArmeS,
l. S. ~. retired. she was given thorough
educational advantages. and was exceed
ingly attractive and popular; in woman
hood She vas no less admired and be-
loved for - many charms of character.
Gifted as a musician. she formerly sang
in the Catholic churches Of the city and
participated in local entertainments. she
frequently wrote for the press. displaying
exceptional literary talent. and was a
young woman of varied and unusual &C
complishments. As a charter member of
INT dolllsIoi ilti0d OpiiiilSt NluD.
her name is we'll known TO readers of this
paper from her contributions to the OPP
timist page. and its motto, Lets Help, 80
was zealously followed in her daily life
by kindly ministrations and gentle help
fulness in many directions.
A few months ago the home of Mr. and
Mrs Claude near Chevy Chase Lake.
was destroyed by fire, and a new home,
which they expected soon to occupy, is
now nearing completion at Chevy Chase
She was known and greatly esteemed by
all the residents OF this suburb.
The funeral Will be held from St Pat
Tick's Church at II o'clock tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
MESSAGE ON PORTO RICO.
President Advocates American Citi.
zenshiP for Natives.

President Taft sent 10 Congress yes
terday a special message in which he adj
yocated the adoption Of a new code OF
IaWs for Porto Rico and said that a bill
10 carry his recommendations into effect
had been drafted
In the Presidents bill provision is made
for granting United States citizenship to
Porto Ricans.
BY the terms Of the bill two new ex-
ecutlye departments OF the Porto Rican
administration are provided department
Of health and a department of agriculture.
commerce, and labor. IN place of the
executive council there is to be a senate
of thirteen members. eight of whom are
20 be appointed by the President and FIVE
elected by the people.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
BOY SCOLDS GOVERNMENT.

In letter TO Representative Roberts.
of Massachusetts author OF The bill TO
control the use OF the air through a
seyen-headed wireless telegraphy board
Francis Nesbit. fifteen years old. Pro
tests against the measure. and declares
that government stations are poorly de-
vised and the operators Inefficient. lie
has a receiving station. made from a
sounder. some wires and a metal bed, al
isS1 Phelps place northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
OYSTER ROAST ENJOYED.
Organization OF G. A. r. Holds It's
Monthly FeaSt.

The G. A. r. Oyster Roast Club gave
its monthly feast last night at Schmidt g,
7O2 Seventh street northwest. John Nc
Elroy was POSTMASTER, and introduced
L. II. Paterson as the speaker OF the even
ing Mr.. Paterson amused his hearers by
drawing a comparison between the quiet
pleasure Of eating blue points and the
eXcitment OF lodging bullets. He added
that at the latter he was past worthy
grand master, and that he was pressing
onward FOR honors as a champion oyster
eater.
William 4. Bailey. a. RI. Chase. r. c.
Donovan, Samuel Cross, and G. II. Jinks
also amused their fellow club members
with humorous addresses.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
SENATOR DENIES RUM0R.
CulbersOn Declares He VIII Not
Resign from His Position.

In a telegram from Atlantic City. Sen
atOr CUlbersOH emphatically denies the
rumOr that he intends 10 resign his seat.
He states further that he viii shortly
resume his duties.
Several weeks ago Senator Culberson,
who has been suffering from a nervous
breakdown, due to Indigestion, went to
Atlantic City, where the salt air and a
complete relaxation has restored him to
health
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
sunreme Bar Admits WbitIock

Brand WhitIock, the reform mayor of
Toledo and author. was admitted to the
bar of the United States Supreme Court
Yesterday on the qualification OF being in
good standing in the highest courts Of
his state
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library Of Ccngress-0pen a. m. TO 10 p m. on
secular days; from D. IN. to 10 y. m. ca Sundays
and on certain holidays.
Public Hbrary-Opcn a. m. TO 9 p. M; holidays.
a. m 10 D. m: Sundays. 20 r. m.
White HGuse-Open 10 A. m. 30 ? IN.
Emitted States Capitol-Open 9 a. m. 60 40 p. M.
Corcoran Gallery Of Art-Open tfreej nlesdsy.
Thursday Saturday go to p. M Sunday. 30
TO 30 ?. N. Other DAYS. DC admission.
State. War and Navy Departments-Open . a. m.
10 ? p. H. The original Declaration Of Independ-
eucs ia in the Library at the State Department.
United States Trcaslg-Open a. m. to 2. m.
United states Patent 0fice-Open a. m. 20
D. N.
United States Pension Burosu-Open 9 a. m. 10
p. m.
United States ost-oslcs-Open 3 a. N. 10 2 ?. IN.
Washington City Poet-ofice-oTen all hours. The
Dead Lester Orice j. in ,he city post-oficel
National Botanic Gardens-Oren a. N. 20
p, m.
FlSh Commission-Opan am. 10 431 F. m.
Amy Medca Musem-O Open q. m. 10 so p. m
National Muscum-Opcn a. m. TO 40 2 n. lin
Guiding HOLIDAYS
Agricultural Derartment-Oyen a. m. to 40
J.. N.
Bureau Of Engraving and rrntins-open 9 a. N.
to 20 p. m.
Washington Monument i5d5i, feet in heaht-
Open 80 a. m. IN 20 p. m. Elevator runs from
a. m. 20 D. M
Smithsonian iDs,irtion-Orsn . a. m. 70 40
D. N. tincluding holidays.
Government Printing Ofice-Obsn 10 =. m. TO 2
T. m.
Navy Nard-OTen Q a. N. 70 , 20 2.
SOuthworh Cottage. 1oth and Prospect ave
Key Mansion Home Of Francis Scott Key. an
thor u THE Star Spangled Banner 1913 NJ street
northwest. Open daily. except Sunday. =. n. to
$50 D. m. Admission free
n THE SUBURBS.
biological p4Tk-Open All DAY.
Rock Creek Bridge and Park.
Chew Chase and kensiugton.
Naval Observatory Open 9 a. N. 70 D. n.
Mount Vernon The home sud tomb Of Washing
ton-Open II a. N. 20 J. m.
United states soldiers HCme-Open 9 a. N. 10
sunset
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd
Arlington National CCMeterf
FHt Myer Military Post
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30

Skaters FIOTaI Work Is Notably
artistic and original Store, l4th d Eye.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS To-n.y

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company =
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for O.d Point
Comfort and Norfolk d3ily at Gi5 r. ~.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Leaves Seventh street wharf al 10 a. M. and l.ij
y. N.
Cars from fifteenth street ard New YORK avenue
every quarter hour for Zoo Park Chevy Chase, and
kensingtJn-
Criterion Rye Whisky. 81 Full Quart.
John T. Crowley. S3l 18th ST. NV
Spring stock.
oil cookers, gas ranges. water heaters.
SIS 18th ste. A. Muddiman & Co.-1204 G.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-30

CaverIys Plumbing, 1881 C NV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
The big store with little prices.
"a North Main Stret, Barre, Vermont

some iudicious scheme Of presenting the
facts, there ought to be considerable Of
gain 20 Vermont in the number Of
visitors, and this. in the course Of events,
viii demand the erection 81 some modern
hotels in order to accommodate the
crowd. This little club may mean the
beginning Of transformation, which
viii make the Green mountains as well
known and 81 popular 81 the white
mountains in our neighboring state II
the work is pushed with vigor, we should
expect ct least 3 partial rcsaiaation Of
this ambition Membership viii probably
be composed largely Of those IN purely
local clubs, which have been striving ii
build up interest in the mountains 81
their particular localities, like the Cam
els Hump club in Waterbury and the
Ascutney club ii southern Vermont; and
the blending Of their efforts under q
systematized Leadership can do far wider
work than tho individual clubs working
independently.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
Smoking Automobiles

Col. Edward s. Cornell. secretary OF
the National Highways Protective as.
ISOLATION, has been unremitting in his
efforts 70 lessen one special phase 81
what has come 20 be considered. quite
unreservedly, the dangerous automo-
bile nuisance" Toe perils to life and
limb 70 which thc public q exposed 81
reckless drivers are n process 81 re-
staint ~ projected bills at Albany and
by consistent endeavor toward the more
rigid enforcement 81 the laws a. they
now standi and Col Cornell has Just
taken another step IN his crusade
against the filthy and noEious practice
Of chaulfens Ia smoking" their cars
ia the public streets and parks. A
month ago he addressed . petition to
the health commissioner, drawing his
attention 20 the nuisance and urging
him to take SEINE action 10 relieve the
public 30 notice apparently, was
taken Of che Petition at least, Col
Cornell got no rcplyi and last satuf.
day he sent ont several photographers
to yet actual ocular evidence OF the
existing bad condition These photo.
graphs have now been submitted 10 Ur
y. J Ledefle the health commissioner,
as exhibits in the rase against careless
and Inefficient drivers 81 automobiles
who have contributed 80 disgusting a
feature Of the general discomfort and
danger imposed upon The public il their
own public streets.
An eminent throat specialist has dag,
nnsed new form Of disease, which he
calls vase motor rhinitis," which al
feets the membranes Of the nose and
throat, directly traeaable TO the noxions
fumes Of the motorears Col. Cornall
declares That there Is no need 81 any
new ordinance To put a stop to tile
smoke nuisance; the hoard Of health has
full power 20 stop ii at onee That
smoking motors are recognized 70 con.
sfitute a public nuisance in other large
cities. notably II London, Il matter 81
public knowledge and record In Lon.
don tie chauffeur who smokes bis
ear is arrested forthwith The fact
that we have II our atmosphere a lie.
he more oxygen TO spare than is pres.
ant ii the air breathed In London Is
not enough Of an excuse for 50 inn
5udent violation Of the laws of civic
ieeency,
We sincerely hope Dr. LederIe. viii
ice his way to stopping this particu
az phase ef the automobile nuisance
.t once. All decent people would ap-
,laud his action. New York Evening !
SUM-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
Sunday Services
Times and Places Of Worship and
Subjects Of Sermons.

Swedish Mission. Forestefs hall
Regular meetings tomorrow. Mr. koh.
Ter, the pastor, viii conduct the services.
Presbyterian Church. j. D. MacKsn-
zie, pastor Public worship at 1880 a.
n. and 7 p. m sunday school At ils45
a. M Bsfaca Bible class for men at u
noon. All men are cordially invited
ST. Monica's Church ChiIdrens mass
at o'clock, celehrant, Rev. P. n. Nc
kenna. Parish mass at 1880 o'clock,
eelebrant, Rev. +. T. Cray Catechism.
Is p. N. Rosary and benedietions, p.
N. Baptlsms At p. m.
Christian Science Church. Service al
l0sl5 a. M; subject, Substance
"Wednesday evening meeting at 1880.
To these services all are welcome. The
reading room Is open Tuesday and Fri.
day from ? to p. M. summer
street.
Universalist Church. Edward c.
Downty, pastor Preaching service at
loss0 subject. Our Own AEGEAN Age
81 Faith" Sunday school at ~ Junior
meeting at $780, T. P. c. &. meeting
at o'clock; subject, Loyalty 10 a
Personal Saviour"
italian Protestant Mission Brook
street. near Main. Rey. G. B. Castellini
pastor Sunday school at 2i45 p. M.
Meeting for adults az p. ~ Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 1880
Sewing class Saturday at p, n. All
are welcome.
Hedding Methodist Episcopal Church.
Edward @. ThayeF pastor. Morning
worship at 1890 ehildren's sermon.
rhe Foolish Tortoise; subject 81 ser
mon, echnst's Poverty and Our Riches
Bible school IL l2 Junior leagues Al
$3.50. Epworth league az 8 Evening
worship at 7 topic Of sermon, A Costly
Salvation
First Baptist Church. William y.
Hraisted minister Morning worship at
1880. with message; subject, "a Nohler
Crusade Bible school at II M, classes
for all c. Z. meeting at Q o'clock Even
ing worship &C Z with message subject,
lost Power Prayer meeting Thurs
day evening at 1880. with teachers meet
ing. Cordial invitation % all.
Congregational Church. Rev. Donald
Fraser 81 Berlin viii conduct the services,
morning and evening Morning service
&c 1880, with sermon and good music
(see calendarl. Everybody welcome.
Sunday school at ~ O'clock. Young
peoples meeting in the church parlor ct
5:45 Evening preaching service At Z +
o'clock. A large attendance is desired
and expected ct these services.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

The Rutland Herald pays a deserved
compliment to Mrs. >. B. Chase. wife Of
the editor Of the LyndonyhIe Union.
Journal. in the following: Someone
has said that the art Of letter writing
has been lost in an age Of typewriters
and shorthand, or, if preserved Ut Ell,
It Is praoticed only BY women. That
some women can still write letters Is
proven BY the interesting Mediterranean
letters to the Iyndonville union-J Journal
BY Mrs. John B Chase wife Of The
editor" Mrs. Chase has been sending
home some delightfully."- interesting &C.
counts Of her travels, and the articles
are features Of the Lyndonville contem-
porary's pages They are the next best
thing 70 be there oneself
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
Census ana conaressmsn.

The federal census 10 be taken this
year WIN be the basis for = new appor,
tioument Of members Of the House Of
Representatives inasmuch as the sire Of
that body Is already cumbersome, IL Is
expected that Congress win determine
70 increase the ratio Of representation,
requiring a greater population 10 en-.
title q district 10 a representative Once
we Of Vermont had six representatives
in Congress. and the successive reappor
tioument following the decennial taking
OF the census reduced us 20 two Under
any basis that may be adopted the West
and South are practically certain 20
make gains, as they have increased in
population 70 larger extent than have
other sections II is not likely, how.
ever. that Vermont win lose repre-
sentative at this time, whatever the
basis adopted By Congress Burlington
News
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

the particular districts of inst where /
belongs That amy organization n Wash.
neion should seek e dictate % the pee.
pa 81 Vermont 81 California whom they
should send 10 the national legislative
assembly Is ridiculous il the exlfemei
and II, a. reported the rebclling Repub.
Leans viii be eat on from receiving cams
palgn literature" financial support and
support from national speakers there
win be no wailing Or gnashiug 81 teeth
among the electors Of The varimls ds.
iriets throughout the country. They will
merely proceed, untNmmeled "a their
riehtful authority 70 elect whatever per.
sons IS may appeal to them a. the most
satisfactory candidates fof Congress So,
II the people Of The FIRST Vermont district
should wish % honor David y. Foster
again they would Do 20 IN spite Of. o.
because OF depending on their Wow.
point bis little essay into the realms
Of insurgency. Likewise the voters Of
the sixth Massachusetts, district might
re.eleci Congressman Gardner, one Of the
most ontspoken 81 those who are REBEL
ing against subiupation. Il is, there.
fore. 70 be hoped that the reported plans
Of the regulars" in Washington win BE-
carried out, for they viii thus be re-.
quired TO take their hands Oh province
which is not theirs. Let the good work
60 on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

aUncle Dave Holcombs at Barre Opera
House Thursday.

House Thursday.
If You want breath Of fresh country
air 20 to the opera house next thurs,
day and see William Lawrence in Uncle
Dave Holcomh A. the name suggests.
ii Is a rural play, but unlike most ef-
forts Of its kind The play Is most
original one and appeals TO all who have
seen it. Ii Is conceded TO be the clev-
crest bit Of plRywritIng done In this
line for years and the elexerness lies
in the fact that each Of the twelve
characters have been taken from real
life. u Is a story Of the rock bound
hills Of northern Vermont and the plot
il woven about the H0lcomb family
Uncle Dave has mortgaged his farm for
fifteen hundred dollars, that his son
might have a college education His
son returns from college 70 confess bis
love for an actress. Like most men Of
his station in life, Uncle Dave abh0rs
The word theatrical and refuses 70
listen 10 his sons whims and drives
him from home When Squire jackson.
the mortgage. comes for bis money III
IL discovered that The savings 10 pay
the mortgage have been stolen. The
son who has been driven from home Is
suspected Of the crime. Afterward
Uncle Dawes daughter meets a wealthy
city chap and elopes co The city with
him offering to sell her honor that the
homestead may be spared for the old
folks. Many surprising situations are
one after another. until Il Is
discovered who stole the money, The
temperance rally interpreted with
sweet cider and doughnufs brings the
play TO a happ termination. And as
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
INCREASE IN COLLECTIONS.
Large Imports Of Canadian Hay Through
Vermont Customa District

Burlington. March l2-The eollee-
lions for the customs district 81 YER
mont, for February of this year, were
given out Yesterday by G II. Darling
collector The collections amounted 70
Sso.l5f4s, az compared with si4,4po.s-
Of The corresponding month 81 tne pre-.
yious year This large gain Is account
ed for Mr. Darling stated, BY the large
importations Of hay Although the duty
j. 81 a ton. there seems 60 be SCARF
ity 81 the product in New England and
the Canadian hay Is in great demand.
The domestic exports amounted TO
S53Q727, compared with S392,3l5 and n
February. 1909, they we're sioS,s96
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

Of the meeting should make for better
degree Of uniformity IN tax valuations
than has been appropriated yet. A
good part Of the injustice now worked
hy the tax law lies outside the specific
provisions II Judgment among hundreds
variations 81 Judgment among hundreds
and hundreds Of men ell passing upon
The same points under 246 varying local
conditions and circumstances, and one
may fairly add the sinister word. infu.
ence. We shall never have anything
ike a standard Of equality in tax valna
tion here in Vermont until We begin
some systematic plan Of oversight and
control By IN authority 30 constituted
that its vision Is NOT limited to one
but eomprehends the en-.
tire state st. Adams Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

II the Morrisville candidate for gov.
ernor viii eoufEs his attention more
closely to building UP a powerful senti-
ment for himself, because Of bis own
worth, rather than criticizing his oppo-
nent's methods, he viii come out better
IN the long run. ne has something to
talk about WORTH while in the matters
presented at st. Johnsbury last night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
ELEoTNa ooNaREssMEN FRoM
WASHINGTON

A. retrfbution for presumiug % oppose
the Republican organization IN Washing
ton, various Republican members Of the
House, who come up for reelection this
coming autumn, vii have to fight their
battles without assistance from the Re.
publican congressional committee, 20 the
report comes from Washington; which
is at it should be. Tor it leaves the selec.
ton Of congressman with the people Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
You win Need Comforts

As long As you live Don't try to conceal
from Yourself the necessity Of a perma.
neut income Annuity rates and particu.
lars sent on request. 6ls4 year. Ma
tional Life Insurance Company, Mont
pellet VT 8Mufual
s. s. Ballard, General Agent, Mont
pelier Vt; \. Is. Ballard. local agent.
Montpelier, VI gMutuatl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

Pittsburg people have an unhappy fac
ulty Of making themselves ridiculousf
same with the crowd Of excited Roose-
yeltisns, who propose to steam out to
meet the home-comer. II they couldn't
restrain their feverish desire to welcome
him, Why didn't they 40 over 70 Khar-
toum and thus score clean beat on
their fellow-eountrymen7
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
Current Comment
A pehnitIon d ! acinhsr. :

For the benefit Of the Barre Times
we win state that the man who does
not vote Is the cipher III the body
polite The question how he votes does
not enter into discussion If he votes
in accordance with bis convictions there
is no argument even &c we believe he
supported the wrong ide.-Brattleboro
Phoenix.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

II Is too bad to see a good man Ike
Root turned aside IN New York state, but
he was presuming too much on the 10y,
atty Of politicians when he wrote that
little note in favor Of Human for presi-
lent Of the state Senate, Someone told
him he had more power than he really
carried.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
vFPN0NT,s N0TerATN ofUp-

The state organization formed at Bur
lineton yesterday, 70 be known as the
Green Mountain ciub, viii serve as an
excellent medium for setting before the
country the beauties Of veFmont's noun.
tains and the deeirabiiity Of visit to
them. # the organization engages in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12

Various Vermont schools are wont TO
claim the state championship" in ath-
letic branches, even though it is difficult
70 award the honor, because Of the fall
ure Of certain leading teams to meet and
match their strength However, the claim
81 spanlding high school Of Barre 70 the
basket ball premiership this season comes
a. near IS possible to complete snbstan-
lIation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-12
,Jingles and tests

The Iconoelasts.
They snatch the axe from Washington.
The apple too, from Tells
on those dear fables, one BY enc,
They ring the cruel knelI.
They take the gloss from Hancock's
fame,
John Adams name they smudae
They call our statesmen cheap and
tame,
And an our glory fudge.
Poor Fame wipes OF her troubled brow
Her trump she cannot foot;
WHY. Warheld's Music Master now
Is roasted ont IN Butte
Cleveland Plain Dealer
No Knot Holes.
stone walls do not prison make.
Such IS the poets claim,
And I for one, shall never take
Exception to the same
They may not make a prison, but
This much / bid You mark;
Stone wallis are awful things to put
Around a baseball park
Louisville Courier journal