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The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17
CHICAGO BANKS CONSOLIDATE
Sew Institution Has Deposits of Nearly
$185, 900, 600.

$185, ooo,o oo.
Chicago.-In an hours conference
Friday a bank with $1S4, 42,246 depos-
its was created. BY the affirmative
signatures of ten men a financial insti.
tuition representing capital and surplus
of $22, 100000 was brought into being
The Continental National Bank, the
Commercial National and the Ameri.
can Trust and Savings are to be con.
solidated. Representatives of these
banking establishments met in the as.
sembly room of the Commercial Ma
tional and there agreed OF the merger.
George M. Reynolds is to be president
of the unified bank.
The $1S4,442,2 46 deposits are actual;
they make the largest bank in Chicago
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17
NO FUND FOR DRAINAGE WORK
Appropriation to Reclaim 100000 600
Acres In Mississippi Valley Killed.

Acres In Mississippi Valley Killed.
Washington.-An amendment carry
ing an appropriation of $159.000 to
show the people of the Mississippi val
lew how to drain and reclaim 25,00O,-
acres of the most valuable land in the
United States was kept out OF the
sundry civil appropriation bill because
Of the opposition of Senator Hale OF
Maine.
The amendment was one introduced
by Senator Foster of Louisiana and
indorsed by Senator Clarke of Arkan-
sas.
The amendment eliminated from the
bill by the senator from Maine would
have resulted in the development OF
25, 1000, 900 acres of the richest and
most productive land in the entire
country, thus adding hundreds OF mil
lions of dollars to the wealth OF the
nation.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17
HANGING FOR WREckERs

Louisiana Senate Passes Bill Provid.
Ing Death Penalty.
Baton Rouge, Lain the louisiana
assembly the senate Wednesday pass
ed the Oglesby bill, which demands
capital punishment for persons con
victed Of wrecking or attempting to
wreck a railroad train.
During the last two sessions severa
trains carrying members Of the as
sembly have been wrecked on their
way to Baton Rouge.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

An automatic stamp-selling machine
has been installed in Chicago by the
government, and others are likely to
be set up at convenient places. The
drug clerks are looking forward hope
fully.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17
GLENN ARRMGNS SOUTH
Ex-Governor criticises Failure to Prop
erly Educate Negro.

Cleveland, GA severe arraignment
Of the Southern states for their fall
ure to properly educate the negro was
delivered here in an address by form
er Gov. r. B. Glenn of North Carolina.
Mr.. Glenn declared that in eleven
| Southern States where negroes form
40 per cent Of the population only 10
per cent~of the school fund is devoted
to their education.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17
SpoiIino It.

1--WE noticed that all unusually tall
women are graceful"
THANK you, Mr.. F~eathertop.'
why, Miss F1ossie-aw-you're not
unusually tall. you know"
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

New York society ONE are fast
Ing for the purpose of reducing their
weight and improving their health.
It will be a terrible blow to the pro-
prietors of some of the high-class res
t~aurants If this sort of thing becomes
the latest fashion.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

A new idea for raising money for
charitable purposes has been devised
at Witham, England. Invitations were
Issued to a "Stock Exchange Sale"
and every guest brought an article
which had to be sold to another guest.
and the purchase money handed e
to the fund.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17
Crude, but Comforting.

"You are having a lot of fun with
that kite of yours" said the neighbor.
EYES," replied Ben Franklin, there's
a great deal of satisfaction in getting
a little long distance electricity with
out being told that the lines busy"
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

The anticipated dispute of an aero
plane and an automobile for right OF
way has occurred with the expected
result. The automobile won.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Launching of the battleship Florida
calls attention to the fact that interna-
tional peace is becoming more expen-
sively armed all the time.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17
No Vote on Future Bill.

Washington.-The rules committee
Of the house after brief consideration
declined to bring in q rule providing
for a vote on the a~nti-cotton futures
bill. The bill will not be voted on un
I'll next winter.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Now the dessicated egg is scientif-
cally asserted to be a shade more malo-
dorous than the antique cold storage
variety-which is supererogatory.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

While doctors in conference dis
cussed the bar~effects of tobacco, the
room was thick with smoke from
their own cigars.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

The oyster recently found with "a
pearls in its internal department
seems to be in a higher class than the
n which contains one million ty-
phoid germs.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Theater galleries being places of
amusement, they should be sc ar
ranged that school girls could not fall
out of them into the orchestra pit, as
did one in New York the other day.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

1t would be interesting to hear what
that Maryland %auctioneer has to say
when he auctions off those Rising Sun
old maids.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Now the world will W. be alto
gether satisfied until some ~aeroplane
expert catches an eagle In full flight
and salts its tail.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

college girl compelled to eat oy-
sters blindfolded." Where was the
s.. P. c. A. when the wretched hazers
were blindfolding those helpless oy-
sters?
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

A New York oma lived to be
ninety-nine years old before she took
her first drink. 1t was merely a case
of curiosity getting the best of her
at the end.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

New Jersey is suffering from a
plague of rats. Here is work for the
redoubtable Jersey mosquito.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Paris is safe" announces M. De
Rochefort. And Seine?
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Scientists say that America will be
reduced to Asia's food standards If
we are not careful. Some persons
have fallen for chop suey already.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

There is war in the hog market, but
the hog gets the worst of 1t no mat
ter who wins.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Starch factories have resumed op-
erations. Indications point to a stin
seasons work.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

kissing does not spread germs.
Let's not spread any.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Is all this talk really having In
effect on the kissing game as played!
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Some peoples idea of liberty is to
bother others.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

A group of scientists can prove any
thing.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

A nice couple fell out while on their
honeymoon. They were riding in an
airship.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Catch the fly; then kill It.
The Tupelo journal., 1910-06-17

Mothers day is generally wash day.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
OFFICERS ARE NAMED FOR
UNION INSURANCE coMnAAx

Elk Point, 8. D., Jan. 7.-At the an
nual election OF officers OF the Union
Mutual Fire Insurance company. held
here today, the following officers were
elected for the year 1910: Directors. Is,
.: Cowles Of vermillion. J. ". Reedy
A. O.. Ofstad OF Alcester: president'
Michael Hoffman, Of Elk Point: vice
president, A. O. Ringsrud. OF this city:}
secretary, Andrew Martin. Of Elk
Point; treasurer, o. NJ. Walters, Of this
city. IN "a
Peter Larson was appointed nv the
county commissioners at their January
session manager of the county moor
farm for the year 1910.
This makes MI. Larson's third year
on the farm and he has proved q good
manager.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
WEIGH MAILS 70 FORM
BASIS FOR coNrRAcr

Aberdeen. s. D.. Jan. lO.-The weigh
ing Of h United States mails in the
fourth contract section will start prob-
ably in February and will continue for
a period of los days. This is the reg
ular time for Weighing mails In the
stated section. the last time they were
checked being four years ago. The
United States are divided into four
contract sections and the mails OF some
sections are weighed once every year.
making 1t four years before every sec.
ton is weighed. The purpose ID 10 fix
the compensation OF the railroads for
is included in the operation, newspa-
pcrs, registered and ordinary. The ex-
act date for the beginning OF the work
Is not made public until a short time
before the operations start.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
ROCHESTER SURGEONS
AFTER EVANS HOTEL

Deadwood, S. d., Jan. st is an
nounced that a deal is pending between
the owners Of the Evans hotel at Hot
Springs, in the southern hills, and the
Mayo brothers. the famous surgeons Of
the hotel and grounds. It is understood
that the Mayos have for some time past
considered the purchase Of the hotel
there to be used as a sanitarium for
certain diseases which the mild climate
there and the hot springs are believed
e%anitarium will be used in connection
with the Rochester institution of the
[MaYQS.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
PREsipENTIAL CANDIDATE

WATERFOWL. 8. b.. Jan. Car
RE Nation, with the old hatchet
threatens to begin a smashing
crusade In this state that viii
rival all former efforts In that
line. She says the anti-cigarot
law is not being observed, ma
that the anti treating law 10 ~
ready q dead letter. These laws
must be enforced. she declares.
ana II they are not, she issues
9 warming to look out for
trouble.
Mrs. Nation said today sho
has selected her candidate FOR
presidDht to succeed Taft. That
person 10 ". G. Lewis. editor
Of the wcman's daily paper n
Chicago who. she says, iOsaman
who has been tried md, Mt
found wanting. Mrs. Natlnn
will 60 to Washington a ~
close OF her present tour Ia thl6
state whore she says ohe WiIlss
lobby in the interests 08 ~.
eral measures. tho most mi.
portant OF which ID on mo-.
yiding Tor pensions forsau Woun.
en- over 90 years Of AGe.
fH-glEh Nsfs-
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
FAMILY QUARREL LEADS
TO SUICIDE ArTEMp1

Bonesteel. s.. D., jan. 13.-Mrs. M. M.
Hendrix, wife Of a liNeryman Of this
city, attempted suicide by shooting her
self through the body near the heart.
Two shots were fired, but the second
inspired by a family quarrel. Mrs.
Hendrix is a woman Of charming per-
sonality, and the community is sur
prised at her desperate act. They have
h daughter named Cecile, about 16
years of age. attending school at
IO.Neill, Neb., who 10 en- route home in
response to q telegram. The attending
physician holds out but little hope for
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
STATION AGENT DISAPPEARS.

Aberdeen. s. d. Jan. 13.-Some fears
ARE entertained by the friends of o.
agent for he NJ. & st. L. at Mellette,
that he has met with foul play. Ward
gave his keys to the section boss on
December % last and has not been seen
ht Mellette since. He was in Aberdeen
en New Years day and old friends
city, but he was to return the next
day. Others think that tired Of the
life of an agent at a dull country town
he left for more exciting places.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
FAIR FoR CLAY U

vernillion. S. D., Jan. 13.-The stock
holders of the Clay County Fair assoc
citation have decided that Clay county
port of the secretary showed that the
1909 fair was q success, financially and
otherwise, and the 1910 fair will follow
the Interstate fair in Sioux City and
have the dates Of September q, %, %
and 80. The fair officers for this year
are: President. p. H. Maurer; vice
president, Chas. Chaussee; secretary,
James Partridge; treasurer. C. J. Gum
derson.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
FIRE BURNS SNOW Pillow.

Watertown. 8. d.. Jan. 13.-Fire Sum
day seriously damaged a rotary snow
pillow Of the st. Louis railroad, and
that line will be seriously inconven-
ie1ced in opening up the road. The
ni.w had just completed opening the
track from Condo to LIE Beau. which
had been closed for a week, and was
sfsin1ing on the siding when some
waste in q locker above the engine
conid be extinEuished all the wood
cork was gone. The machine 10 not
heyond repair. but viii be useless for
"a days or two weeks.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
WATERFOWL PREFERS
THE cOMMIsSIoN 81 AN

Watertown, 8. D., Jan. u.-Upon the
fate of the commission plan of city
government in Watertown. depends the
existence Of M Of the pioneer and
unique pieces of South Dakota legisla-
tion-the special charter granted this
city by the legislature in 1889. Petit
tions asking for a special election to
pass upon the commission plan are be-
ing circulated today and there is no
doubt but that the election will be held
about February /. ~
Back in the early days. when Water
town was but a village. the special
charter was drawn up one night by
three rising young lawyers of the city,
who presented it to III legislature and
secured its passage. It was conceived
to meet the needs of a city Of about
1000, and now that Watertown has
almost 10000 people the charter is al
most useless. In fact, the city council
for several ear past has been forced
to ignore its limitations in order to Sc
cur sufficient revenue to run the city
government.
The charter is unique in that 1t is the
only legislation of its kind ever enacted
in the state. Today there Is nothing
like 1t. and despite the fact that 1t fails
to give h city sufficient latitude to
provide for its ordinary necessities, it
has been upheld twice at special cleo
lions called for the purpose Of changing
to the general law of the state for the
governing Of Incorporated cities.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
FORMER MEMeER OF

Deadwood, s. D., Jan. s.-Free-
man Knowles, former congress-
man and eritor Of a socialist
weekly newspaper, was publicly
"cowhided" here at q meeting Of
the board of county commission
r by Chamber Kellar, Of Lead,
attorney of the Homestake
Mining company.
Kellar entered the room and
told Knowles that he did not
propose to submit to the scvere
structures about him in Knowles
paper. Then the lawyer proceed
ed to whip the editor, first ask
ing the latter to remove his
glasses.
The men were separated by
the commissioner and states at
torney.
The AFFAIR has created great
excitement.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
CLAY COUNTY CRIMINAL.
IMPRISONED IN TURNER

named Schooling, arrested for commit
ting robbery at Hans Paulson's resi-
dence, three miles south in Clay coun-
ty, had his hearing yesterday before
Polite Justice Soren Christinson, plead
ed guilty n was sentenced to 80 days
in the county jail. Deputy Sheriff C.
H. Da.row took the prisoner to Parker.
A big "kick" is being heard at the &C
tons of officials in allowing the ex-
penses of Clay county criminals to be
met by this county. 1t is doubtful II
the county commissioners will allow
the bill.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
ELEVEN PosTMAsTERs
CONFIRMED RY SENATE

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 13.-The Sen-
ate Yesterday confirmed the appoint
ment Of IL South Dakota postmasters.
as follows:
William Toomey, Gettysburg: Charles
Il. Smith, Andover; Alexander w. Paul
son, Carthage; Lineville Miles, Lang
John H. Beaner, Canistota; A. M.
Church. Burke; Fannie Cromach, Will
low Lake; Barney Elias. Bristol; Lewis
A. Fox, Trip; Charles C. Knappen,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
TWO VICTIMS OF FIRE.
DIE OF Their INJURIES

Chicago, Jan. s.-Philip Dolan and
Michael O'Donnell. whoswere burned
last night in an explosion Of mysterious
origin. at the Lawndale pumping sta
ton. died here this morning.
of some cans Of oil. one Of which ex-
ploded, shattering the south end Of the
boiler room. Flames ignited the cloths
ing OF Dolan and ODonnell. burning
them beyond recognitton.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
BANK At MILEsIvlLLE.

M%ilesville, S. D., Jan. 0.-The first
distinctive farmers, bank to mmenc
business in this new portion Of the state
west of the Missouri river 10 the Farm
ers' State bank, which has opened its
doors here. The new institution is cap
italixed at $12, 500 and has some OF the
older and established banks of Stanley
county behind 1t.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
TRAPPERs' INDUSTRY IN
DAKOTA TAKES BOOM

Norden. 8. D., Jan. 10.-This place on
January Is n for a few days prior
thereto will resemble one Of the old
time fur trading posts Of the Hudson's
Bay company during its palmy days,
for on that day buyers of many of the
leading fur houses of the country will
be here to purchase the furs which the
trappers of South Dakota have secured
thus far this winter. More people than
is generally known have been engaged
in trapping along the lakes and streams
OF this part of the state, and it is be-
lieved that more furs will be seen here
about the middle of the month than
have been assembled at one time by
trappers since the early days of the
state. One buyer is offering a cash
prize of $25 to the trapper who brings
to Norden on h 18th inst. the largest
numbe of hides. The buyers will pay
az high as 60 cents for muskrat hides.
IS for mink, SO for foxes, 81 for polecat
skins, 50 Cor badger and 80 cents for the
skins Of white weasels. Trappers gem
in this region this winter and many
individual trappers will receive as high
as from $1,000 to $4,000 for their sea-
sons Catch FM
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
ANOTHER FARMER FINED
FOR SELLING ROTTEN EGGS

Vermillion, s. D., Jan. Sword has
been received from Platte, S. D., that
fined $40 and costs for selling rotten
eggs. This prosecution was brought
about through the state pure food COM
mission.
This is the second prosecution for the
sale of rotten eggs that has been
brought about in the last week, and it
Is expected that others will follow in
the near future.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
BIG COAL DEAL 10
+nRMED IN WYOMING

OSa0"ooSb S.ssO.s SAn, N.--M sna1
fecting a part of the coal delds insSths
vicinity of Cambria. Wyo.,, southwest
OF here, which is likely GsSAto prove Of
great importance administration. It is
understood that the Fitzpatrick BROTH
iers, owners of q larEe OF ground
near Cambria. have succseded in ais
posing of the majority ~ their hold+
ings to q Arm of Pittsiarg capitalists
who expect to proceed at once with
much more extensive development S5oe
the coal banks than heretofore. Whtle
the exact confederation mas not beSsh
named, 1t Is declared that the figure sex-
ceeds $1,0OO,00 and that the new owns
ers who are supplied with ample funds,
are associated with the Standard Oil
company. The ground has always been
used as a coal producing field until
quite recently, when a good flow Of oil
was encountered and strong indications
that with proper development the sec
ton could be made an oil field Of large
proportions.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
OVER A HALF MILLION
IN STATE TREASURY

Pierre. S. D., Jan. 8.-The monthly
statement Of the state treasurer for the
LIST of January showed SCOOPS in all
funds. OF this amount $1O3, 964 was in
the Irvine plant fund. The capitol build
ing fund shows $13,134, and the game
fund has crawled up to $1O,732 over all
expenses against it up to date. The
general fund showed $293.s34, but with
q call for $2S1,0OO against this amount
for today, by the end of the week it
will not be large enough to cut much
figure. With an issue of revenue war;
rants amounting to $500, 900, the LIST of
April it is not likely there will be any
call for warrants again soon unless the
revenue warrant debt is increased at
that time, and the additional funds
used to call general fund warrants.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
UNION COUNTY NAMES
OFFICIAL, NEWapApER!

Elk Point. g. D., Jan. 8.-The county
commissioners yesterday selected the
IBeresford Republic, Alcester Union and
the Union County Courier to be the
of1cial papers of Union county for the
year 1919.
The following appointments were
made: DIR. A. b. Hawes, examining
physician on insanity board; Sam Carl
son, ssessor Richland township; Perry
Libby. assessor Big Sioux township.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
pIEa oIn AaE.

vermillion. 8. d., Jan. l1.-George W..
Flick, aged 81 years, died at the home
Of his granddaughter, Mrs. 7. q. Pal
mer. here last night. He had lived here
Ave years and his death was due to
old age
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
rRIPp BANK INCORPORATES.

Pierre, s. D., Jan. 8.-Articles Of in
corporation were fled today for the
Farmers State bank of Carter. Tripp
county, with a capital of 10000. In
corporators are 7. E. Harrington, NJ.
T.. Harrington, Sioux City; e. n,
Youngquist. Dallas; A. II. Harrington,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
M'cook COUNTY MUTUAL
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

Bridgewater, S. D., Jan. 1.-THE an
nual meeting OF the Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance company, Of McCook
county, was held at Salem. 8. D., on the
7th, and the business Of the company
was found to be in excellent condition.
During the past year 1913 policies were
issued, an increase Of 118 over last
year. Amount Of risks carried January
I. 1910, $1.764,130, as against $1,514.775
January /, 1909.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
FREIGHT sHiPMENTs HEAVY.

Emery, 8. d., Jan. 11.--FIgures Just
compiled by the local agent OF the
Milwaukee Railroad company show
that this place made q good record
during the past year in freight ship
ments. The grain shipments aggre-
gated 41l carloads. cattle IS cars, hoEa
makes q total o. 5e2 carloads Of grain
and live stock shipped from here.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
FEDERAL COURT REcoNvENEs.

Sioux Falls, s.. o., Jan. AFTER the
holiday recess an adjourned term Of
here, with Judge Garland presiding.
Only civil cases remain to be dis
posed of. The first case called for
trial, evidence in which now IL being
introduced, was the case Of the Iowa
Dairy Separator company, OF Water.
loo. Ia, VS.. liver o. Sandlin and A. a.
Rogdahl, Of Bookings county. The
company is suing to recover the sum
Of $5,015.66, the amount claimed to be
due It as the difference between the
amount Of its original claim against A.
ment dealer Of Toronto, and the
amount paid as the result OF Amundson
fling a petition in voluntary bankrupk.
Sandlin and Rogdahl furnished 4
guaranty contract Cor Amundson, and
the action now being tried by q Jury
on this contract. E3s
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1910-01-13
EiRL NOT COMMITTED
TO INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Deadwocd, s. D., Jan. 10. = When
County Judge Russell declined to COM
init Myrtle Barbour. a e16-year-old
fpeartish girl, to the state industrial
hchool. as requested in the petition of
her mother, Mrs. John w. Avery, he
concluded another chapter in the un-
Usual history Of the girls life.
The child first came into notoriety
pver a year, ago In New York city when
Pie was discovered by her mother, then
Mrs. Charles s.. Barbour. the divorced
Eife Of an actor, In a secluded convent.
Ehe mother charged that her daughter
pad been kidnapped from her by the ia
fher. when their domestic troubles
prose, n hidden. BY habeas corpus
proceedings in the New York courts,
fhe mother obtained possession of the
Eirl and brought her t. her new home
II Spearfsh. Recently, it is claimed.
fll has not been harmony in the Avery
home n the mother charged that the
ftrl was incorrigible and sought to have
Iher sent to the reform school. The
Eourt after hearing the testimony could
tnd nothing against the girl and or
eered her sent back to her mother in
Fpearfish with instructions for the girl
70 report by letter to the court reg
flarly, how she and her mother agreed