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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
COMMISSION FORM
WILL BE DEFEATED
Claimed That GaIcsburg VIII Vote
Against Change NJ roday's
Election.

GaIesburg. m. Web. IA light vot,.
is being polled iu tho election today on
the question Of GaiasDurg adopting the
commission form OF government
Friends Of the movement, i is sai, ,
admIl Ilfeat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
Government Objects to I'm
munity Bath for Big
Packers.
0FFENSES ARE RECENT
Claimed That Court Has No
Right to Violate Sanctity
of Grand Jury Room.

Chicago. Feb. 7.-Arguirg that the
sanctity of the grand jury room must
be held inviolate, even by the court
which created the grand jury. assist
ant United States Attorney Wilkerson
took up again today the plea of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
Rebel Reinforcements for
Orozco Were Well
Employed.
WHIPPED A REGIMENT
Attack on Juarez Delayed
Government Does Not Ad-
NIT Meeting ReverSeS.

Fl Paso, Texas. Feb. 7.-Revolution-
airy forces under Orozco are at Flores
ranch, Is miles southeast OF Juarez,
this morning, awaiting reinforcements.
Americans arriving overland from that
place last night state the reason BlancO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
WOMEN'S VOTE MAY
GUST MAYOR GILL
Heavy Poll in Seattle Election for
Recall on Charge of Catering
to Vice

Seattle Wash. Feb. The cleo
tion for the recall OF Mayor GIN.
charged with conducting the city gov
eminent in the interests OF vice syn
dicate, is in progress today with a
heavy vote. II Gin is defeated il will
be by the women vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
SERVED IN REBELLiON.
constitution wins EASILY.

Santa Re. y. NJ. FEB. 7.-GOyernor
Mills. Chief Justice Pope, and Terri
tOrial Secretary Jan8 nave canyassed
the vote cast on the constitution on
Jan. 2I- They certified that -. ~ votes
had been cast for the constitution and
1888 against it, making a majority IN
its favor OF 1S.342
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
L0RIMER HAS A SORE
EAR; NO WONDER

Washingto Feb. Senator Lori
mer has been suffering severely for the
past day or two with a painful abscess
in the ear. He was not in his seat
today. An operation may prove neces-
sary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
aohher eentenced-

Cadillac, Mich, Feb.-F'cF robDing
the Yuma postoalee, James Billings
was sentenced. To from , 10 5 years at
the Marquette prison and Benjamin
Welch to from 12 TO Is years In the
Ionia reformatory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
MeGovern Not DYING.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. The re-
port in circulation that Terry MCCOY
ern is dying here is unfounded. Nc
Govern is quite sick. but physicians
express the belief he will be able TO
leave the room in a few days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today TO noon tomorrow
Sun sets 500, rises 6:5s; moon sets
2:53 a. m: planet Mercury visible, low
in east before sunrise; 3 p. m, Mer-
curry at descending node, crossing
suns path downward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
SCHOOL OFFICER BURNS

Miss Alice Fleming "f Iatimcr COUn-
~. okla. Pcrishes 80 Home.
WHburtou. Okla. FEB. Miss Alice
Fleming. superintc1dcnt Of fhe public
schools Of Iatimer county. burned 90
death here today in a Gre ahich DO
strDyed her home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
FINDS DEFENDER
Senator Fletcher Declares That
Lorimer Has Not Been
Proven Guilty.
SAYS WHITE is "THE LIMIT"
Senator Jones. However, Asserts H.
Iinoisan Should BE Ousted on
General Principles.

Washington. Feb. 7.-Contending il
mad not been conclusively shown that
even one corruWly Influenced vote
had been cast for Lorimer in the ILL
nois legislature. Fletcher of Florida,
member of the committee on privileges
and sIsssto4s, teSsax addressed the sen
ATE in support of the committee re-
port exonerating Lorimer.
WHITE THE LIMIT"
Fletcher denied that -four members
Of the Legislature had testified to re-
Ceiving money as a consideration for
their votes" denounced Legislator
White as the limit" in many "disrep-
utabIe directions" and stoutIy defend
ed LOrimer against the charge of
knowledge of bribery
BLAMES JACKPOT.
The Illinois legislative Jackpot was
today held by Senator Jones RESPONSE
bic for any corruption that may have
occurred in connection with election
of Lorimer. He exonerated Lorimer
from participation in the alleged
frauds in the senatorial election. but at
the same time opposed Lorimer's re-
tention of his seat on the ground that
some votes cast for him had been pro-
cured by fraud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
The Weather

Forecast Till 7 p. NJ. Wednesday for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.
Cloudy weather with light snow
tonight or Wednesday, warmer with
the lowest temperature tonight about
20 degrees above zero.
Temperature at a. m. Z. Highest
yesterday %, lowest last night Z.
Velocity Of wind al : a. m. miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at Z p. m. 79,
at a. m. 100.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
PRISON FOR Ex-oFFICIAL
Former Postmaster Sentenced for
Embezzlement of Funds.

Embezzlement of Funds.
Cincinnati. Ohio, Feb. Frank l..
Higgins. former postmaster OF Sault
Ste. Marie. Mich. must serve Il
months imprisonment and pay a fine
Of $l,1lS. according 10 & decision OF
the United States court Of appeals TO
day. Higgins was convicted OF en-
bezZlemeut OF government funds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07

government that the immunity bath
given the packers in 1905 because they
went before the Investigating body and
testified should not run against pro-
secution on Offenses alleged TO have
occurred since that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
NO RIGHT TO INQUIRE.

He argued the court had no right
to inquire what testimony went before
the grand jury. or the manner of its
deliverance, because of this promise.
He held the packers could not claim
immunity at this date, for offenses
charged with having taken place sub
sequent TO the time of the immunity
bath. because of testimony they gave
at former investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07

thusiastic supporters of the bill not
san guine of success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
STATE MERCHANTS MEET
President in Speech Urges Closer Re
IationS BetIYecn Organizations.

Rockford. H. Feb. The annual
convention of the Retail Merchants
association of Illinois opened here to-
day. In the annual address President
Joesting urged more practical rela-
tons between state and local bodies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07
At HIS OLD HOME
Remains of Gen. Henderson
Will Be Buried at Prince
ton, Bureau County.
DIED AT WASHINGTON, D. C.
Served Many Years in Congress Rep
rcsenting District Including
This County.

Washington, Feb. THE remains
Of General Thomas J. Henderson of
Princeton, Ill, the boyhood friend
Of Abraham Lincoln. who died in
this city Sunday have been forward
ed fnr Interment in his home town.
General Henderson had a long and
brilliant career in congress, serving
from the 44th TO the sd congresses
inclusive, and headed many impor.-
ant committees. lie probably WIS
the last survivor Of the enthusiastic
supporters OF Lincoln in the legiz-
Iature Of 1855 who voted pergistenlv
and worked arduously for the election
Of Lincoln as United States senator.
General Henderson was born in
Brownsville. Tenn. iG 1924. and up
on attaining his majority moved 20
Illinois. practicing iav II Toulon and
Princeton
SERVED IN REBELLION.
He served in the state legislature
from 1855 TO $50. and in Isl" was
colonel OF the 18TH Illinois infantry.
For gallantry on the field OF battle
ne was breyetted brigadier general
Al the time Of his death and since
his retirement from congress General
Henderson was serving upon the
board of ordnance and cerufcations
of the war department and upon the
board Of managers Of the national
homes for disabled volunteer sol
dieIs. he Is survived by a widow.
one son and three daughters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-02-07

AContinaed on Page FOnr.l
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
WANTED HIS PAY.

The Husky Jamaican Didn't Care to
Work For Nothing.
An English naval officer tells Of be-
ing on a war vessel which took pro-
visions to st. Kits. one Of the Brit
ish West India islands. A hurricane
had left many Of the inhabitants in
destitute or even starving condition.
Hungry crowds gathered at the wharf.
but refused TO help unload the food
that was to be given to them unless
paid for their work.
A similar story sheds light on the
Jamaican negro. Some years ago a
hurricane devastated the island, and a
large relief sum was raised. much OF
it in England and the United States.
The committee having charge OF this
fund sent wagon load Of lumber TO
a husky black man whose house had
been scattered over the parish. He
and his family were living in a rude
shack, made out of odds and ends.
What's that furY' he asked Of the
men who were unloading the material
in front Of his patch of ground.
That's for your new house." was
the reply. Its from the relief fund
and won't cost you anything"
who's goin' to build nah houser'
you are, If anybody does"
who's gOin' to pay me fur nah
work "-Waynesbo Record,
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Want Their Children Thieves.

The Kakha Khels, tribe that in
habits the country Of the Khyber pass
In northern India, are thieves and con-
slider thieving a most honorable occU-
patton. A young woman Of the Kakha
Khel will not look at a young man
who would like to become her husband
unless he Is proficient in the art. The
dearest wish Of a mother is that her
little boy may become cunning thief.
Every child is cOnsecr8ted, as ii were.
at its birth to crime. A hole is made
In the wall similar to that made by a
burglar, and the mother passes the in
fant backward and forward through
the hole. singing in its ear: "Be a
thief! Be thief! Be a thiefv They
are probably the only tribe in India
who glOrify peculation and raise 1t to
the dignity of a regular caIling.-Chris-
dan Herald
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
THE YELLED PROPHET.
Was Most Noted Impostor of the Mid
die Ages, Dupins His Followers
by the Art of Jugalsry.

The celebrated yelled Prophet OF
history was a MOslem fanatic whose
real name was Haken Ibn Hashem.
He was born about the middle of the
eighth century and became the most
noted impostor of the middle ages.
He pretended that he was an embOdi-
ment Of the spirit OF the living God"
and, being very proficient in juggIery
(which the ignorant mistOok for the
power to work miracles), soon drew
an immense number OF followers
around him. He always wore a gold
mask, claiming that he did so to pro-
tect the mOrtals Of this earth, who, he
said, could not look upon his face and
live.
At last, after thousands had Quilted
the city and even left the employ OF
the Caliph al MOhdi TO join the fanat-
ical movement. an army was sent
against the Yelled Prophet" forcing
him to fee for safety to the castle at
Keh, north Of the OXus. Finally,
when ultimate defeat was certain, the
prophet killed and burned his whole
family and then threw himself into
the flames, being entirely consumed.
except his hair. which was kept In d
museum at Bagdad until the time Of
the crusadeS. He promised his faith
ful followers that he would reappear
to them in the future dressed in white
and riding white horse.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
ROD AND LINE WON.
Contest Between = Strong SvVim0ss
and an Expert Angler.

and an Expert Angler.
A novel contest took place some time
ago. at the Endinburgh corporation
baths between one Of the strongest
swimmers in Scotland and a well
known angler. The contest occurred
In a pool eighty feet long and forty
feet wide.
The angler was furnished with an
eleven foot trolling rod and an IN
dressed silk line. The line was liked
to girSh belt, made expressly for the
purpose, by swivel Immediately b.
tween the shoulders Of the swimmer
at the point where he had the greatest
pulling power,
In the first trial the line snapped. In
the second the angler gave and played
without altogether Stacking line, and
several porpoise dives were well han
died. The swimmer then tried Cross
swimming from corner to corner, but
ultimately was beaten, the match snd.
ing with a victory for the rod and
line.
Another contest took place In which
the angler employed a very light trout
ing rod ten feet long and weighing
only six and One-half ounces, the line
being the same as that used with the
trolling rod The swimmer, whose aim
evidently was 20 smash the rod, pulled
and leaped into the water He was
held steadily, however, and in about
five minutes was forced to give in.
The rod was again successful. At the
finish both competitors were almost
exhausted.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
WHAT THE PEOPLE HAVE
LOST.
kterlopers a Menace to the Schools
and Other Institutions.

The colored citizens of Washing
ton have lost a great deal by the IN
yasion of interlopers in this city.
There never was so much dissatlstac-
tion and contention IN the colored
public institutions until the Jim
Crow" Negro invaded this city. What
Save the people lost'
Under the old Bowen regime col
ored laborers were receiving two
dollars per day.
One police and fire commissioner.
The colored school trustees eN-
pended the money for the colored
schools.
The colored schools were conToll-
ed and managed entirely by the col
orcd citizens. They had their own
superintendent of schools, who was
subjected entirely to the COlored trus-
tees Not until these interlOpers
from other States entered the city
has there been so much disagree
ment and contention. 1t will be re-
membered that VIM. Z. Chancellor
was removed from the superinten-
dencv of the schools because he was
doing an injury to them. What Is
the condition of the colored schools
today The president of the Board
Of Education and the white mem
bers OF the Board of Education are
the only persons upon whom the col
ored citizens can depend for the pro-
lection of the colored schools.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Marriage License Issued.

Benjamin Hammond. 80, and El-
nora Johnson, 22. Rev. John T.
Curtis.
John H. Stewart, p, and Elsie L
Williams, 10, both of Berwyn, Nd.
Rev. W. 4. l. Morton.
/. CAN'T, 20, and Evelyn Jackson.
p. Rev. C. P, Irby.
w. Morgan, 80, and Ruth Wheeler,
20. Rev. R. l. Holmes
Wallace TowIes. y, and Mary Z.
Bennett, go Rev. J. \. Taylor.
Edward Bowman. 2I, and Bessie
Bowser. 10. Rev. J. A. Matthews,
a X. Matthews, 20, and Malinda
Boiler, 24. Rev. 1. B. Best
H. Ambrose, p, and Adelina Haw-
kins, 20. Rev J, W, Cobb.
R. Meredith, p, and Sallie Wash
jngton. p. both of Fredericksburg,
Va Rev W Westray.
l. O. Neal 20. and Ella Colbert, p.
Rev. J, H Robinson.
II. Alexander, 20, and Helen Agy,
p. Rev J. R. Ross.
c. Edwards, p. and Dora Brown,
20. Rev. c. II. Harris
F. Schols. p. and Rose Lawrence.
20. Rev, c. P Irby
w. Harris, p, and Esther Foots, %,
Rev. \. Sayles.
I. L. Taylor, p. and Pauline Clark,
2I. Rev w. P Gibbons.
w Towles, p. and Mary z. Ben
nett, go Rev. J. \. Taylor.
w. T Soders. 20. and Nettie B
Lloyd, 81 Rev. NJ w D. Norman
R. D. Hill. "a of Prince George
County. Md. and Emma West. p.
Rev. w \. l. Morton
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
4 eROTES0UE BIRD.
RsslarkabIs Assortment Of Colora a.
Peculiar Shaped Bsak Of sEs
Brazilian Toucan.

The very peculiar looking Brazilian
bird, the toucan, has a body about a.
big as that of good sized parFOt, but
it's beak Is very different and easily
it's dominant feature, though this bird
Il by no means lacking In bright and
striking colors. The toucan's beak Il
half as long as its body, and it is broad
and thin and set on edge vertically,
shaped something like a blunted
seythe, with the slightly curVing.
rounded edge on top and ending with
a hook point turned downward-a re-
markable beak in size and shape-and
this beak is tinted with q remarkable
assortment of colCUs, purple and red
and green and yellow, while around
the beak at the head runs q line OF
black.
The eyes Of the tOucan are surround
ed by circles of a bright light blue, and
on its breast, regularly outlined, is =
broad and deep expanse OF bright gel
low in size and shape in proportion to
the bird about the same as the geDer-
Ous expanse Of shirt front shown by &
man In. evening dress with bis waist
coat cut low ard well rounded out at
the bottom, this show OF yellow being
edged with a red line. The toucan's
body for the bulk of it is black or a
very deep blue black, but around at
the base Of the tail run two bands Of
color, one red and one white.
It is not song bird. 1t is sold a. =
pet, not for children, but to adults,
and 1t is more often fancied by men
than by women. 1t takes $25 TO $50 to
buy a toucan.-New York Sun.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Jack Sheppard as a Text.

Jack Sheppard had great hold upon
the imagination Of the people of his
time The fact that 100000 people wit
messed his execution at Tyburn on
Nov. 18. 1924. upon the tree that bears
twelve times a yeare' is some witness
to his grim popularity. But one of the
strangest tributes ever paid him was
the sermon preached upon him in a
Lcndon church.
"Oh, that We were all like Jack Shep-
pardr began the preacher, to the stu
pefaction OF his congregation He went
on to draw a parallel between things
OF the flesh and those Of the soul and
to point out that the genius shown In
housebreaking might have been be-
slowed upon picking the locks OF the
heart with the nail OF repentance."-
London Standard.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
IABEZ LEE, ATTORNEY.

In the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia, Holding a Probate
Court-In Re Estate OF Jacob
Davis, Deceased, Administration
No. $50.
Application having been made
herein for probate of the Last VIII
and Testament of said deceased and
for Letters of Administration Cum
Testamento Annexo on the said es-
tate by Chloe Ann Waters, it IS or
dered this 25th day of August, A, D.,
IoII. that Sandy Davis and Alfred
Thomas Davis, heirs at law and next
Of kin of said Jacob Davis, deceased,
and all others concerned, appear IN
said Court October 10, A, D., 1911, at
10 o'clock A. NJ, to show cause. II
any they have, why such application
should not be granted.
Let notice hereof be published IN
the Washington Law Reporter and
the Washington Bee once IN each OF
three successive weeks before the
return day herein mentioned, the first
10 be not less than thirty days before
the said return day.
WENDELL P. STAFFORD.
Justice.
IABEZ LEE.
Attorney for Petitioner.
4 true copy: Attest:
JAMES TANNER,
Register of Wills.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Jenny Lind as a Child.

Jenny Lind as a child of three years
was the lark of her parents house. AS
q girl OF nine she attracted the atten-
ton Of all lovers OF music and entered
the Stockholm conservatory as a pupil.
Her continuous studies at so tender an
age caused the sudden loss Of her voice,
and for four full years she pursued
her theoretical and technical studies,
when suddenly the full sweet sounds
came back, to the delight, as every
one knows, of thousands for many
years
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
An Old Garret on a Stormy Day.

An Old Garret on a Stormy Day.
know no nObler forage ground for
a romantic, venturesOme, mischievous
boy than the garret of an old family
mansion on day Of storm. 1t is a
perfect field of chivalry. The heavy
rafters and dashing rain, the piles Of
spare mattresses to carouse upon. the
big trunks to hide in, the old white
coats and hats hanging in obscure cor
ners like ghosts, are great! And it is
so far away from the old lady who
keeps rule in the nursery that there is
no possible risk Of a scOlding for twist
ing OF the fringe Of a rug. There is
no baby in the garrett to wake up
There is no company" in the garrett
to be disturbed by the noise. There is
no crOchety old uncle or grandma,
with their everlasting Boys, boysP'
and then a look Of hOrror.-Donald G.
Mitchell.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
WONDERFUL RESULTS
ON SHORT NOTICE

l have used your Pomade. It's the
best thing l ever used for making curly
hair lie smooth. l have not finished
my first bottle, but can see wonderful
results, writes Mrs. Louise E. Hayes of
Pineville, 5. c.
Try FOrd's Hair Pomade for harsh
stubborn and unruly hair and FOrd's
Royal White Skin Lotion for the COM
plexiOn. Ask your druggist for them.
Be sure and get the genuine (FOrd's)
manufactured by the Ozonized Ok
Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
PROF. H. ROGERS PEQUES.

The colored Psychic and Spiritual
medium Advice given in business
and domestic affairs. None better
Office hours. \. VI. to 10 P. N.
Circles Thursday and Sunday even
ings at 8 P NJ
Classes on Monday evening.
Attention paid to the sick free of
charge.
1891 Ninth Street, n. w.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Sure on One Point,

do you believe that great wealth
has a tendency to keep d man out OF
heaven" queried the party who was
addicted to the cOnundrun habit.
'T am not prepared TO express an
opinion on that subject" answered the
that great wealth has kept many 8
man out Of the penitentiary. Chicago
News,
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Marx Twain's Definitions

It is told of Mark Twain that during
q conversation with young lady OF
his acquaintance he had occasion to
mention the word drydock.
What is a drydock, Mr.. Clemens p
she asked.
"A thirsty physician" replied the hu-
moFist.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
THos. WALKER, ATTORNEY.

Supreme Court of the District of Co
hmbia, Holding Probate Court.
No. 1898, Administration.
This IS to give notice that the sub
seriber of the District of Columbia
las obtained from the Probate Court
Of the District of Columbia, Letters
Of Administration, etc, on the estate
Of Richard w. Williams, late OF the
District of Columbia, deceased All
persons having claims against the de
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit
tae same, with the vouchers thereof,
legally authenticated, to the subscri-
Der, on or before the 2Ist day OF Au-
gust, A. D. 1912; otherwise they may
Sy law be excluded from all benefit OF
said estate.
Given under my hand this 3Ist day
81 August, 1911,
DAISY c. SMITH,
1923 Lamont St y. w.
Attest.
JAMES TANNER,
Register Of Wills for the District Of
Columbia, Clerk OF the Probate
Court
THOS. WALKER,
Attorney.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Suffered Out the Child. Name.

F1annery-It seems his full name Is
Dtnnis Z. K. K, Casey. What's all
thin KS fur? Finnegan - Nothin'.
Twas the fault Of his godfather slut
term whin he tried to say ''Dfnnis Ca.
sey."-Phfladelphia Ledger.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Parental Rlundsr,

81 know it's ridiculous for me TO
powder my face so thickIy," said the
sashIng brunette, "but my parents
aamsd me Pearl, and I've got 10 i've
ID Be- the name."-Chic8go Tribune.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Another Version.

The latest rendering Of the Burns
Enss, "Oh. wad some power" etc, Is
givsa In a London evening paper thus:
'Oh, wad some power the giftie gle Us
30 sss some folk before they see u.s."
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Happier Days.

"Ny posF fellow, were you always
1AmpY'
'No, mum. Onct I wuz known IS &
nan about town."-LouisYi1Ie Courier
Journal.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
Murray'S

If you want hrst-class service and
meals at all hours, go to Murray's
Cafe 1t is frst-class place in every
particular. Don't forget the number.
1916 u Street Northwest. You will
see many of your friends there.
The Washington bee., 1911-09-16
To Show IL Of

'"rhe Cross of the Legion is q woA-
derful thing for health
"How's that?"
There's nothing like it to encourage
long prOmenades in the park. File
gende BIatter.