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Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

ue body OF that hail to listen to Q
fermon on "Templarism" delivered BY
Rev. DR.. George II. MacAdam of Madl-
soa. Wis. In the absence of Sir knight
George c. Rafter of Cheyenne. wyo..
very eminent grand prelate OF the
grand encampment- The music was
u charge Of the grand organist Of the
grand commandery Of Illinois. the
choir consisting OF several male quar-
tets belonging to the order In this
state The Grand Encampment of the
United States marched to the hall es-
eorted by sir knights of the various
eoumanderies of Cook county, COM
nanded by Benjamin s. Wilson. chair
man OF the escort committee. In many
Of the leading churches of the city
special services were held which were
attended by visiting knights and their
families.
Monday was devoted mainly to the
receiving OF the grand and subordinate
commanderies and escorting them to
neir hotels. It Is estimated that fully
10000 visitors came with the knights
and that about 100000 other excur-
ronists have focked to the city this
week in consequence Of the conclave.
Of course every hotel was thronged
and thousands Of the visitors found
quarters in private residences.
On Monday evening all the local
and visiting Communicates kept open
house at their respective headquar.
ters. and many Of the visitors found
ner way to the various amusement
parks and the theaters.
Parade Of The Knights.
The grand parade" of Tuesday was
ne largest parade Of Knights Templar
sver held The preparations were
elaborate and Michigan boulevard was
most elaborately decorated. The SIR
nights formed In line OF march on
TIE boulevard south OF Thirty-frst
street and signal to move was given
~ the guns Of Battery b. l. n. c., the
eetaehment for the purpose being
composed Of Knights Templar all of
whom are members Of the battery
he same detachment fred the salute
70 the grand master.
Marching northward in Michigan
eoaievard. the parade passed. near
hubbard court. beneath an entrance
arch built In the form OF an ancient
nattlement with its towers and tur-
rsu This was intended to represent
ue entrance to the city. and as the
.osunn passed under II. buglers sta
uonsd on its heights heralded the ap-
s'oaeh OF each grand division.
NEXT the knights came abreast OF
"s nrst grand stand. one-half mile In
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

Heber.-The nineteenth annual re
union of the Blue and Gray opened
here Friday morning with 5000 people
in attendance. Mayor W. L. rhomp
son delivered the address Of welcome
and the response was made by W. T.
Hammock OF Quitman.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
II takes more than church fairs To
make . fair church
Hot Water for Tears,

Nothing will better draw out in
nammation caused by tears than to
soak the eyes in hot water. To do this
the cloth should be wet and laid over
the lids. renewing as soon as the heat
subsidies. Ter minutes Of this makes
the whole face red. and as the blood
recedes the lids bleach with the rest
Of the skin.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
A COOL
PROPOSITION
And . Sure One.
The Body Does Not Feel Heat
uupleasantiy II II has
Proper Food
Grape-Nuts

People can live in temperature
which feels from ten to twenty degrees
cooler than their neighbors enjoy, by
regulating the diet.
The plan is TO avoid meat entirely for
breakfast. use goodly allowance OF
fruit. either fresh or cooked Then fol-
low with a saucer containing about four
heaping teaspoonfuls OF Grape Nuts,
treated with little rich cream. Add to
this about two slices OF crisp toast with
a meager amount Of butter. and one
cup of well-made Postum.
BY this selection OF food the bodily
energy is preserved. while the hot. car
bonaceous foods have been left out
The result is very marked difference
in the temperature OF the body. and
to this comfortable condition is added
the certainty of ease and perfect diges-
ton. for the food being partially pre-
digested is quickly assimilated by the
digestive machinery.
Experience and experiment in food.
and its application to the human body
has brought out these facts. They
can be made use OF and add materially
to the comfort of the user.
Read the little book. The Road to
Wellville." in pkgs. There's q Reason"
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

Said the proprietor of the big drug
store with a soda fountain annex TO
his white jacketed dispenser: Jimmy.
you will have 10 cut out that new drink
of yours: notice that every man who
comes in and tries II Immediately be-
gins to feel around for the brass rail
with his foot
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

lexington, y-iienry Martin. elsrk
- the Rosk Greek Baptist Caurch in
Whitley county. was killsd ia the strur.
tars. The church The enc ia which
Rev. Isaac Van Over AMI Rev. isaac
l~rryu Feoenily feught during an ec-
els>iastieal trial. Wan over t.sinx killed
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

You say you are reformerr"
Yep" replied the local boss: "of
the deepest dye"
but you were not always So
mo. The reformers reformed our
town last year and want to reform
It back again"
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
Defeat Pension Bill.

Atlanta, Ga.-The senate defeated the
Sellers constitutional amendment, pro-
viding pensions for all Confederate vet
Grams and widows Of veterans. An ex.
ira half mill tax levy 10 provide for the
pensions also Was defeated
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
Driven Out.

Bacon bought my wiie no.
and carriage. and she drove me OUT
every day. III.
Egbsrt-Weil, | bought my wite
,,ano and she drives me Out s's''
s.vyonkers Statesmen
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
We BUM Many shin.

wsshing,on.-D During Iuly twenty
four sail and steam vessels. aggreeatinc
3s.172 tons, were built in the Unite,I
States and officially numbered, accord.
ing to a report issued by the department
Il commerce and labor.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

Chicago. Everett Ru.ss Mei-rr. $
year-oI boy. va ATTACKED and badly
injured by thoroughbred game roo-ter.
The child was uncon.cious when the bind
was driven from him.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
Ioe Bailey Announces.

Dallas. Tex.-In a speech al La
donia, Tex. United States Senator j.
s. Bailey made formal announcement
Of his candidacy for reelection IN the
general Democratic primary
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
Expensive, but rhorouoh.

The school OF experience is an ex-
pensive one. but its methods are very
thorough
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

Young girls ought TO make the most
OF their birthdays. for in after years
they cease 10 have them.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

Az a barbecue and picnic given by
,ha citizens of Lucedale it IS estimst-
ed that between two thousand ana
three thousand people we're in at
tendanca
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

A. C. McCallum of Union Church.
reserson county. brings the report OF
a peculiar bug or beetle that is injur-
inq the lumber interests along the
mississippi Central railroad. He said
that this bug or beetle attacks the
,rae or lumber. boring into it and prac-
tically destroying its value.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

Hon. {. u. Alexander. candidate for
united States Senator. spoke at Her.
manvilie to a large crowd OF repre-.
sentative citizens OF Claiborne. Jeier.
son and Copiah counties. the occasion
oeing the annual picnic OF the Wood.
men OF the World. His speech. which
followed his usual line Of argument.
was eloquent. forceful and logical. and
seemed to be received with a keen
sense OF appreciation
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
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The Way of the
Cross Leads
Home

~ va - the cruss heads
hume' Il ulust o. - else
vhy this itsuFiue after cal
vary. ss TIE hsrf ranfefh
after the wHfsfbfuk A.
heart - nan f1r thH srffit
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

The Patrons Union held its twenty.
eighth annual session at the camp
ground. in the western part Of Scott
county. A gOodly number Of people
from Newton and other places are
camping on the grounds. and the at
tendance promises 10 he larger than
usual. \ joint debate between Hon.
A. VI. Byrd and Hon. 5. A. wither.
spoon took place.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

joan Sharp Williams and Senator
Leroy Percy spoke to large audiences
at the Patrons Union meeting a,
Lake. The snhject Of Mr. Williams
aHlr.SS was .TA. 'ssss - ~
Of Things, Tie avoided politics and
emphasized the elements that 20 to
make up the highest citizenship. II
was " masterful Grafton and well de.
llSerei. He was followed by Senator
rercy' whose speech was forceful and
most effective.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

In addition TO the good roads rally
and speaking. which are scheduled for
August 16. at Brookhaven. announce
ment is that Jay u. Baker OF the Ar-
ricultural and Mechanical College will
be present and endeavor to establish
n regular creamery at Brookhaven. a
project which has been pushed for
some time by some OF the leading
farmers and dairymen of the county.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

Miss Pet Simmons. aged q years.
OF Magnolia. saw her two-year-old
nephew applying a lighted match to a
stick Of dynamite Terrified. the Young
lady took the dangerous plaything
from the child and attempted to throw
It out the window. II exploded before
leaving her hand. horribly mutilating
both arms. her face and neck. The
child was not injured.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11
Mississippi News
nuO0uO

II IS often said that crops oi corn
ana cotton can not be grown on land
IN so1ih Mississippi where the pine
timber has been cut. without using a
great zeal OF fertilizer. but this is not
true. W. !. Lacy. farmer near sum.
ran has about twenty acres Of corn
from which he will gather as much a.
se'enty-h'e bushels 10 the acre. and
ne did not put one BIT OF fertiliscd m.
uer this corn. Hts cotton is yer,
hne. He says that his land was well
prepared before planting and then his
crop was cultivated when it was neces-
sary.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

DR.. W. $. Leathers. dean OF the de-
partmcnt of medicine in the Uniyer-
sity of Mississippi and lecturer for the
state board of health. gave very en-.
tertaining and instructive lecture at
Winona. His lecture was also attend.
ed by representative body OF the cit.
izens Of Winona. including the physL
clans OF the community.
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

DR. W s Leathers Of Jackson. who
IS secretary and treasurer Of this state
for the Rockefeller fund. appropriated
for the purpose of campaign in the
interest of public health and hygiene,
has appointed DR. W. C. Allen OF New
ton as physician for the four counties
OF Newton, NeshOba. Lauderdale and
Jasper
Oxford eagle., 1910-08-11

A rich iron mine has been discov-
cred near Potts Camp. 1t has been
examined by some of the best experts
in this country and they pronounce IT
rich in quality and an inexhaustiole
supply.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Death Of Mrs. Bynum.

Mrs. Kate Bynum, wife OF II. +. By
mum, died on Monday, the 21st inst,
at / O'Clock at the home of her sister,
Mrs. N. p. Naylor, near Mount Zion.
Mrs. Bynum had been sick for some
time, and her demise was the result OF
liberation.
Deceased was AS years OF age. She
was daughter OF the late Robert Thomp-
son, whose widow survives. Miss
Thompson was married to Mr.. Bynum
about fourteen years ago, and besides
her husband she leaves son. Thomp-
son Bynum, twelve years OF age. Mrs
Bynum is also survived by her mother,
Mrs. II. r. Bynum, and sister, Mrs.
n. P. Taylor, and brothers, w. A. and
]. R. Thompson.
Mrs. Bynum was member Of the
Methodist Church, a kind, devoted
mother and companion, true Chris
tian, esteemed for the many good
graces OF heart and mind, greatly be-
loved by those near and dear, and her
demise is sad dispensation to the be-
reayed.
Funeral services were held at Mount
Zion, conducted by Rev. Newbill, and
the remains were inferred at the GEM
etery there.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Central Hotel.

]. G. Reynolds will soon open for
business the Central Hotel, which sup
plants the old Brackin Hotel, the build
ing now undergoing renovation, remod-
cling and repairs. This hotel will be
conducted by Mr.. Reynolds on the Eu-
ropean plan, and the rooms are to be
had at 25 and so cents day, according
to location. The dining room is leased
to Messrs. Ed Inman and Jas. 0wnby,
who will have charge Of the hotel cafe.
From the dining room hall is to be
made leading to the rear OF the lunch
room operated by Mr.. Bolts, thereby
connecting both places with one kitchen.
Mr.. Reynolds will be prepared to ac-
commodate all guests, whether they
wish elaborate or cheap quarters, with
the Palace and the Central and meals
at The Central can be had in the hotel
cafe operated by Inman & Ownby. :st
This will give us.additional hotel adj
vantages which are needed in Union
CITY.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Annual Social Session.

On last Tuesday night, Feb. %, the
Elks Of Union City Lodge No. $40 held
their annual social session.
The entertainment began at the Elks
Home with a reception to visitors who
had been invited for the occasion.
The reading and reception rooms, in
Guiding the ladies suite, were decorated
with George Washington mementos and
Elks colors.
The visitors we're received by COM
mittoe composed of Prof. F. G. Ayde-
lott, G. E. Latimer, DIR. I'D. Edwards,
I'll. 7. Robinson, Geo. Gibbs, Wallace
Moffett, Walker Martin, and souvenir
Washington Ratchet in the colors was
presented by the committee to each one
entering the Home.
The ladies were provided with finch,
rock and whist tables and the gentle
men with billiards and cigars, which
served to suit the various inclinations
for couple of hours.
In the hall a bowl of punch was pro-
vided.
In course OF time the ladies and gen.
tlemen assembled in the lodge room
and Exalted Ruler G. w. Miles called
the lodge to order. followed with de-
lightful program of entertainment.
The first was cornet selection by
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
A Good Man EIonored.

j. s. Henderson, that most excellent
gentleman and we'll known citizen, has
again been honored by the Tennessee
Berkshire Breeders Association as its
president. The recent election inducts
him into that office for the fourth con.
secutiye term, an honor conferred on
honorable and worthy shoulders Mr..
Henderson is also one Of the leading
spirits in the Tri-State Berkshire Breed
ers' Association, and we'll known to the
industry all over the United States.
We are Informed that the late meet
ing in Nashville was the largest and
best ever held by the Tennessee Associ-
alton. Over sixty members were pres
ent against a maximum Of half this
number on any previous occasion, and
the exhibits and sales also greatly ex-
celled the past years.
We congratulate Mr.. Henderson in his
work. He is revolutionizing the swine
industry in this part OF the country.
FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. 123
Division street. 4S-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Swats.

Money doesn't talk long before it be-
gins to brag.
The greatness Of many man is due
to inherited money.
Occasionally man who is open to
conviction is shut up ia jail.
But divorce usually costs less than
suit for breach OF promise.
Some men think they are ambitious,
when in reality they are only discon-
tented
In a musicians strike the wind in
strument players are not likely to come
to blows.
Just think OF the clothes mans
wife could buy with the money he
squanders for cigars
When favored young man attempts
to kiss girl she seldom carries resist
alce to the point oil actual success.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Rives Wedding.

A pretty home wedding took place al
the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. E. Reayes, at Rives on
Thursday yesterday, soleAnnizing the
rites between Mr.. Chas L. Harris and
Miss Annie Lou Reaves.
The wedding ceremony was perform
ed in the midst of number Of rela-
tiyes and friends, and the bride and
groom, popularity known, were heartily
Congratulated.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Fire Loss to Former Citizen.

Reports from Messrs. Arthur and
Harry Scates are that they we're visited
by fire on the 21st inst.,. which de-
stroyed their cafe stock and fixtures at
Greenwood, Miss. The fixtures were
fully protected by insurance, but the
stock was only partially insured The
young men will open up again in that
city and proceed to recoup the misfor-
time
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
New Home.

John T. Walker has bought the Cobb
residence lot between w. L. Alexander
and Mrs. Geo. Hardy's homes on Main
street, and has decided to build new
home near the business part Of town.
Mr.. Walker will start the work prob
ably when spring opens. II. b. Horner
bought Mr.. Walkers present home on
College street and it will be the resi-
of Mr.. and Mrs. Horner.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Bought Business House.

o. Spradlin has bought the Whitley
building, in which the latter gentleman
has been conducting his grocery BUSH
ness for many years. The transfer was
made Wednesday and it is understood
that Mr.. Spradlin will improve the prop
erty and rent it to Mr.. Whitley.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Late from Rives.

Former Mayor McNeill, Of Rives, wal
in the city Wednesday and favored III
with the intelligence that the enterpris.
ing citizens Of that little city had organ,
lied the Morris Broom Co. with CAPT
tai Of $4,000, with. w. p. Morris presi-
dent and general manager The direc.
tors elected we're ]. HI. Shore, B. J.
Wade, /. G. Shore, Chester Erwin, r.
L. Phebus. The finance committee is
composed of B. j. Wade, I. ]. Bon
ner and r. L. Harper.
The site is east of the M. & o. r. R.
tracks near the old gin site
TT. Bonner and w. A. Mcneil were
elected a committee to draft bylaws.
Mr.. Mcneil states that operations will
begin as soon as building and machin-
cry can be had.
A good broom factory will no doubt
be one Of the best paying investments
in the county and good enterprise.
We are also informed by Mr.. Mcneil
that sum OF nearly 500, 900 has been
subscribed for new Touring mill at
Rives, and that this enterprise is soon
to be developed.
Rives is having a general business re-
vwal, and we take pleasure in the good
fortune. Of our neighbor.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25

Mr.. Fletcher Tate win piano accom-
paniraent by Mr.. Ownby.
A seIees reading by Mrs. Sam Chand-
Ter was one Of the choice numbers.
Miss Bessie Beck convulsed the crowd
with the reading Of The Innocent
Drummer.
After this the lodge was dismissed
and the entire party repaired 10 the
Palace Hotel to enjoy the banquet ar
ranged by Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Rey-
nolds.
Three tables extended the full length
ofthe dining room, and around thesewere
seated about one hundred and fifty per-
sons altogether. The menu was servedin
the order as appeared in the paper last
week The POSTMASTER, Mr., Ohio
Beck was introduced by the Exalted
Rulsr and the gentlemen both adj
dressed the banqueters. The toastmas-
ter Embossed his eIoquence and peans Of
praise were mingled with wit, humor
and mimicry, followed with delight
full flow of badinage from various mem
bers and visitors. Among the speakers
was Mayor Otta B. Rollwage, a promi-
nent attorney from Forrest City, Ark,
whose address was highly enjoyed and
appreciated. Among others were DIR.
7. ID. Edwards, H. I. Robinson, A. G.
Mute, M. w. Miles, DIR. ]. B. Adker-
son and Mayor Erwin, of Rives, ]. G.
Mckee, g. HI. Niles, DIR. Turner, e. G. |
Ownby, DR. McMichael. w. E. Hud-
gins. Mr.. Glenn, OF jackson. Mr. Flow
ers' speech, and extended address, is
soon to be published in full.
The banquet was elaborate, EN-
bracing an infinite variety of choice
viands, served to the queens taste by
the chef of the Palace.
The party returned to the Elks Home
for the dance, which prolonged the
Elysian hours until 4 O'Clock &. M"
Among the visitors on this notable
occasion were Mr.. Key, Dyersburg; Q.
B. Rollwage, Forrest City, Ark. Mr.
Glenn, jackson; Mr.. Clagett Martin,
Mr.. Otis Freeman and Mr.. Hoffman, II
Martin; N. g.. Cooke and Miss nellie
Martin Morris, Fulton; Mrs. Arthur
Scates, Greenwood, Miss. Miss Bunch
Brown, Chattanooga. H
Pannella's orchestra, OF Dyersburg,
the occasion with music.
List your land with Forester &
'orester. IF it don't sell it costs
,ou nothing.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Improving Cafe.

The Blower Cafe, east OF the Union
Station, is being remodeled and trans
formed with modern and attractive inn
provements throughout and the work is
nearly complete. ]. C. Reynolds and
company are the owners Of the property
having the work done.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Mrs. Edwards Missionary Girls.

The young ladies Of this society met
with Miss Pearl Hudgins Monday after
noon. Unusual interest was manifested
There was full attendance and each
member responded when called upon.
Several new members were added to the
roll The next meeting will be social
affair, Feb %, at the home Of Misses
Little
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Leonidas Chapter.

Lenoidas Polk Chapter, U. d. c., will
hold its regular stated meeting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. Tisdale on
Exchange street on the first Thursday
in March at 2:30 p. m. The members
are requested to be present to take care
Of important business
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Notice.

The First National Bank Of Union
City, in the State OF Tennessee, is clos
ing up its affairs. All note holders and
other creditors of said association are
hereby notified to present the notes and
other claims against the association for
payment.
WALTER HOWELL, Cashier.
Dated at Union City, Tenn, Jan. IL,
1910.
The First National Bank has
been succeeded by the Old Ma
tional Bank. All the accounts
have been transferred to the
Old National Bank, and any
checks drawn on the First Ma
tional Bank will be paid BY the
Old National Bank. The bust
ness in the future will be con-
tinued by the Old National
Bank the same as it has in the
past by the First National Bank.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Connection at Rives.

w. A. Mcneil informs The CONNER
cial that he is advised by ]. A. Wright,
agent fot the l. G. Railway Co at Riyes,
that in the future fast train No 203, due
at Rives at 4:35 am, willstop for Mem
phis passengers, as well as points be-
You'd.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25

4 number enjoyed Miss DriskilI's hospi-
tality. Whist was played. Miss Bessie
Beck won first prize. beautiful scarf,
while the consolation went to Mrs Gro
yer schleifer. Delightful refreshments
we're daintiIy served
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Mrs. Albert Pace. .Honoree.

On Tuesday evening Mrs. Frank Glass,
as a pretty compliment to her sister,
Mrs. Albert Pace, OF Springfield, ILL.,,
entertained some friends at Washing
ton party. The home was beautifully
and appropriately decorated for the oc-
casion. Hatchets we're seen everywhere.
Potted ferns and carnations we're seen
in profusion. Whist was played. Miss
Bessie Beck won first prize and Mrs.
Boyce Howse the consolation. A salad
and ice course was served at the card
tables.
Mrs. Wallace Moore will entertain
this afternoon in honor Of Miss Bunch
Brown.
Mrs Susie Love was the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. w. s. jackson, in the city
this week.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Society,".

Miss Bessie GIasscock entertained a
host Of friends at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. GIasscock on Exchange street
last Friday night in honor Of her friend,
Miss Brown. OF Chattanooga. Cards
were played and the prizes were artistic
hand-painted pictures given to Mr.. Har-
ry Edwards for the gentlemen, Mrs
Wallace Moore for the ladies and Miss
Brown for the visitors The parlors
were fragrant with cut flowers associ-
ated with decorations in beautifully
blended tints, refreshments elaborate
and the occasion en- rapport
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25
Wanted Wanted

We, the Undersigned, have opened q
branch house to handle the following
goods and will pay the highest market
price at all times: Old iron, rags, bones,
metals and furs, rubber boots and shoes.
Come and bring your goods to us at once
while the price is good. Phone Sal.
Office in Decoy Duck Factory.
LYMAN SHAPIRO,
Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-02-25

The police report for the week was
seven arrests, including two bootleggers,
who we're fined $50 each.