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Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
naserstown Getting Awake.

Poor old rum soaked Hagerstown is
getting awake'and will make another
trial to sober up and get in out OF the
wet. As soon as Martinsburg went
dry the temperance forces began to
show signs of arcusing and have act
ually gone to work TO do something 10
better the conditions in the town.
AT meeting of the Washington
County, Md. Anti-Saloon League a
committee of one bundled was appoin-
ed to take charge of the coming cam
paign in that county.
The following headquarters commit
tee was appointed: Daniel A. Stickell
chairman; Franklin NJ. Thomas, secre-
tary; j. w. Myers, NJ, P. Moller, Isaac
Emmert and Newton E, Funb houser.
Resolutions commenting the work
of Rev. Cyrus p. Keen, superintend-
ent of the Western Maryland district,
with headquarters in Hagerstow
were adopted. Mr.. Keen has been
transferred to Salisbury, Md. His sue
cessor has not yet been appointed
Addresses were made by Rev. DR..
George w. Young, assistant superin-
tendent of the National Antl-Saloon
League, and William II. Anderson, su-
perintendent of the State league.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Street Improvement.
c.. L.. p.

AT the regular meeting of the Board
of Affairs last Saturday night there
was considerable business transacted
looking TO needed Improvements about
the town.
J. T. Talhelm was authorized to
complete some repairs to the coal
dump at the water works.
1t was ordered on the reco n menda-
ton of The Mayor that tank car OF
road oil be bought to oil w. King street
from the posloffice to the &. V. station
North Queen street from Race street tc
the B. d o. and East Martin street
from Queen to the b. IL O. and East
Martin street from Queen to the b.
d o. station.
The matter of recommending TO
council the paving of King street &c
the G. ", North Queen street from
the B. d o. TO Penn. ave.
The lay wing of large amount Of side
walks was recommended to council.
City Engineer Hess was authorized
to have concrete base put down al
the water trough at Penn. ave-, aud Ia
lay a bric6 CLOSING on Queen street
at the same place.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
An Endorsement,
Mr.. Bower.

Mr.. Boyer.
| wish to congratulate you on the
courageous stand and the gallant fight
which you made drought the States
man Democrat and the people gener-
ally who took part in the contest for
law, order, decency and temperance
last week.
1 am in a position to know how the
country people feel in this matter and
there has been general feeling OF APP
prevail and thankfulness to you Our
people are ready at all times to lend
hand for advancement of the cause and
many names will be added to your al
ready large subscription list. That is
the kind of paper the people appreciate.
They want a paper with convictions
and the course of the State sman- Demo
crat must be admired even by those
who do not agree with its temperance
policy. Wishing you success and that
our county town will rid herself of the
baneful saloons forever, | remain
Yours respectfully,
J. f. Randall.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Church OFFICERS.

The official board of the U. b churc h
held a meeting last Monday night and
completed their organizationi for the
coming year.
A. II. Stanley was made church
clerk, F. II. Baker, church treasurer,
A. J. Smaltz, s. o. Rogers, w. l..
Shrader and f. M. Bender were elected
to lift the collections at public wor. hip.
The board of stewards is s. o. Dunn,
l.. J. Graves, A. j. Smaltz, Elizabet N
Rentch, G. Grimes, Jennie,K earHs, j.
S. Cage, William Ettinger, Maggie
Sakeman, d. w. Cline, J. A. Soldiers,
q. +. TAT Ter and f. G. Brown.
The new assistant pastor, Rev. Mr..
Dodson is expected to arrive here this
week to assume his duties.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
...,,o, Dsrst on Automobiles.


....omobile owners throughout w est
ia not thoroughly f. miliar with
Ious relating TO the running OF
.n,omobiles, enacted at the recent ses-
If the Legislature, are delug'ng
NV oaice of STATE Auditor John 5.
n, D,,.l with inquiries relative to the
sa,e of the law requiring chaulieurs
aos an annual license fee of ~ to
the State. -,
aTbe impression has gone out" said
auditor Darst, sthat the /, 800 automo-
sao opners in West Virginia are re-
.,,,od to take out a chauffeur's license
u addition TO the annual license inn
no.ed bv law, before they are allowed
II orerate their machines. This I'M
n,s.sion is erroneous. The new act,
nas.ed at the last session of the Legisla-
to,p and which / have mailed to the
owner of every licensed automobile III
the State. makes no such provision.
This act merely requires a chauffeur
person who operates an automobile
a. mechanic, employee or for hlre-to
REGISTER and nay to the State Auditor,
bn annual license fee of So. This act
does notapply to the owners ofautomo-
bes. or their families, unless they are
phaufeurs, operating automobiles as
mechanics, mployes or for hire. This
lct will become effective on May 25th,
land chauiieur'S license will be pro.
rated from that time until July l, the
Beginning of the new license year, so
that the licence tax of SO imposed on
. each automobile and the chauffeur's
ceuse will become due on July LIST.
fine other law relating TO automobiles
passed at the recent session of the
Legislature is reciprocal clause per-
uniting licensed automobile owners
FROM other States TO operate car in
West Virginia, when such other States
ALLOW West Virginia, owners of auto
|tomobiles to drive cars in their State,
|withoug payment Of the license tax.
II might add" concluded the Audi
7 or, that the automobile tags for Inc
iext license year, beginning July 1st
will not be sent out until about thal
|tate. Blank applications already have
|been mailed to owners of automobiles.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07

March 80, 1911.
Editor Statesman.Democrat:
Dear Sir,
We wish to add our congratulations
to your list.
Mondays election certainly proved
that those who are not on the side OF
right, have cause to fear the voice OF
the people, and show their wisdom in
Withholding decision by vote whenever
they have the power.
We have watched the contest with
sympathy and interest, and consider
the Statesman one of the most impor-
tant instruments of victory,
While we do not underrate the "paid
advertisements" they cannot carry
the weight of an editorial, nor do they
reveal the man behind the paper.
Mr.. Editor, we venture to say you
have gained many staunch friends, by
your course, and made more steadfast-
er the old ones.
We hope Local Option will be given
a fair trial, and even if there is loss
of Il few dollars, to tn ose most inter
ested, may they come to realize that
there has been losses for years, among
the manhood, yes, and womanhood
of this county, that no amount OF
money can ever replace.
And if there are any who come te
want, in consequence of adjusting
themselves to the Ilew order of things,
please call on the country people and
we will respond literally with a dona'
ton, as thank offering for the new
law and it's benefits We have more
than once met housekeepers in Mar.
tinsburg who could not buy our pro
duce because the wherewithal to pay
had been spent for whiskey.
Matters have for some time been tC
the point where it was pleasanter te
shop at some mail order house, even i
we did not get exactly what we want
ed, than to be josted by DRINKS on thu
streets, and frightened by them on thu
roads.
| We looa forward to time when VI
| can send our children without fear 0
annoyance to the village store, ant
| to and from school.
May all join in making the new Law
| a success and a blessing.
G.. l.. p.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07

Wild Gnnse Sold.

The home farm of the late Henry
Shepherd located on the famous Shop
herd grade about three mile and a half
North of Shepherdstown, has been sold
by the owner, Mr.. r. ID. Shepherd to a
rich citizen of New York, named Jer-
rift. The deal was closed on last Sat
urday and he check for S35, 10000 was
handed over by the buyer and is said
to have been one of the biggest deals
ever made in that town. Mr.. Jerrett
was accompanied by Mr.. S. w. Walker
of this city as his attorney and Mr..
Shepherd was represented by Mr.. q.
nj. BeltZhoover.
Mr.. Shepherd some time ago gave
his farm to Mr.. H. G. Berry, Of this
city, to sell for him and also gave it
into the hands of several other real
estate men but gave none the the ex-
elusive right to sell. Mr.. Berry later
met Mr.. II. Fl. Baker, of Winchester,
who is also in the real estate business
and upon inquiry from Mr.. Baker told
him that he had Wild Goose for sale
and Mr.. Berrys state that. they agreed
that If Mr.. Baker sold it he should get
half the commission. Later Mr.. Baker
went to Wild Goose and saw Mr.. Shep-
herd and got permission from him to
sell the farm. When Berry found that
the farm had been sold he went to
Shepherdstown aud happened to meet
Baker there. Berry al once set up his
claim for half of the commission,
about 5000. 90 but Baker repudated the
agreement and said that he had gotten
permission from Mr.. Shepherd himself
to sell the farm. Last Saturday when
the deal was closed Mr.. Berry had the
sheriff to attach the commission in Mr..
Shepherds hands before ne paid it over
to MIR. Baker.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Memorial.

Written 10 the memory of Mrs.
Willie Bowers, who departed this life,
February 5, 1911, aged 81 years.
No fear OF death did she betray,
But with a radiant face,
She gave up all things here below,
And was locked in Christ embrace.
Gone from earth, yes gone forever,
Tear dimmed eyes shall look in vain,
We shall hear her voice oh never,
Never more on earth again.
Home is sad and oh how dreary,
Lonely, lonely every spot,
Listening for her voice till weary,
Weary for we hear it not.
Yet awhile the body slumbers,
In the cold and silent tomb,
Her bright spirit Is In heaven,
Singing praises around the throne.
Cease fond loved ones, cease your
weeping,
Dry oh dry the falling ears,
Mother is not dead but sleeping,
Till the last great trump we hear
}. +. r.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
MI tlsit on New Job.

Mr.. G. z. Light, the erstwhile state
road commissioner, came back from
Charleston last week where he.went TO
settle up the affairs of his office which
has been abolished by the legislature
at it's last term and has set in on his
new position as field agent for the
American Association for Highway
Improvements.
The association with which Mr..
Light is nov associated is combipa-
ton formed by large financial interests
especially large railroads for the bet
terment of Che highways Of the coun-
try. Mr.. Light will have charge OF
the territory east of the Mississippi
river and the salary is good with pros
poets of provement.
The purpose of the organization is
as follows.
TO correiate and harmonic the eff
forts of all existing organizations
working for road improvement.
To arouse and stimulate sentiment
for road ins provement.
To strive for wise, equitable and uni
form road legislation in every state.
To aid Ia bringing about efficient
road administration in the states and
their subdivisions, involving the intro
ductlon Of skilled supervision and the
elimination Of politics from the man
agement of the public roads.
To seek continuous and systemat ic
MAINTENANCE of all roads, the clsssifi.
cation of all roads according TO traffic
requirements, payment Of road taxes
in cash, and adoption Of the principal
OF state supervision.
To advocate the correlation of all
road construction so that the impor-
tant roads of each state shall connect
with those Of adjoining states.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Democrats Sweep Weston.

Weston, w. Va, March 24.-The
Democrats made clean sweep at the
city election here, electing Jackson
Arnold, Mayor over w. G. Weber,
republican, by SO majority. Dana
Young, Democrat, was elected City
Clerk and the Democrats secured four
Of the five Councilmen. o. j.. HARRISON
republican, was elected Chief of Police
by IS majority
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
The Orchardlsts.

The fruit growers of this section have
had no weather SO far this season for
spraying their trees for the San Jose
SCALE The weath her has been very
windy when it was not raining or
showing and there has been but little
spraying done. Last sunday was a
very pretty day but Mon lay morning
the ground was covered with snow and
it was misty all day. the season has
been backward and ALI farm work has
been kept back.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Planting A Biz Orchard.

Frederick, March 30.-JoseFh d.
Baker and his son. Holmes d., began
the planting of 100 acres Of apple trees
on farm which they own about three
miles from Frederick The 100 acres
will contain about IL 900 trees and will
be the largest orchard in Frederick
county.
Before the Messrs. Baker determin-
ed TO plant, they secured the advice of
S. Ii. Fulton, of Sleepy Creek. Mr..
Fulton is now engaged in developing
orchards around Sleepy Creek. and he
and his brothers plan to eventually
have 1000 to 1900 acres in apples,
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
A Swindier.

A fellow who gave the name of
Charles William Urbus came to this
place from somewhere, no one knows
whore, anu Sought WORK st the Nation.
al stone works. He has been hanging
about here since March and on last
Saturday night made IA haul and
skipped out, He bought pair Of shoes
from 5. V. Fiery and had him cash a
ckeck of $40 He also bough. some Sl3
worth of goods from Lyle Bentz and
had $40 check cashed. He next visited
the saloon of X. b. Creque where he
bought some liquor and had another
$40 check cashed. Later with his shoes
jewelry, liquor and money be hired a
young man named Davis to take him
TO Hagerstown in an automobile.
Landing there some time in the very
early morning he began to treat and TO
swell.
The cheeks could not be presented
until Monday morning and the fellow
had long start Def ore the victims
knew they had been robbed. The
checks were returned marked enc
funds" The story put up by the
scoundrel was very plausible one and
liable to take any one in. He was
slick and smooth with an oily tongue.
The Hagerstown authorities were
notified but too late, the bird had
flown.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Clark Spurns Auto.

Washington, d. c., March 27.-Con
gress won't buy any gasolene for the
Speakers automobile; Champ Clark
the Speaker elect, won't use the auto
mobile whether Congress buys the
gasolene or not, and so $4,000 ca
which by confession of its recent own
er, Joseph G. Cannon, badly needs
coat of paint, is rusting.
"The upkeep of the machine cost
about $3.50 a month";" said MIR. Can.
non to inquirers. This also was re-
ferred to Mr.. Clark. "Humph," he re-
marked, "S250 month saved in $3.50
msde.n
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Threw Out His Bottle.

a., 1''' i'' I. Johnson, says the Hag-
~. '" Mail, was in Martlnsburg to
insult doctor and was told to get
tain D'V "hlskey which he got and was
t''"g IL home. When on the train
h 5I'"een Hancock and Berkeley he lay
No.. po'Iie on a car seat and when the
tb. 0uclor, Mr.. Compton, came by he
n, me-" The bottle out of the window
NO., consumption cure was gene the
O., ''-'' was angry and it is said threat
suit against the company.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Federal Court.
flown.

The regular April term Of the FEEDER
al court began here on last Tuesday
with a grand and petit jury, Judge
Dayton in his charge TO the grand jury
paid the people of Martinsburg high
compliment over the result of the re-
cent election. He scored the saloons
and said no honest man would keep a
saloon and the fellow who voted foI
the saloon was as bad as the saloon
keeper himself.
MIR. Guy Felker was admitted TO
practice in the court.
Mr.. James A. Bent was made fore
man OF the grand jury.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
PARaLYEE0.

We hear with sorrow that Mrs. Kate
Garlinger, of Hagetstosvn has been
seriously paralyzed. she is now with
her sister Mrs. Hunter w alker on Dry
Run and is helpless. Mrs. Garlinger
was formerly Miss Kate Thomas, a
daughter of the late larry Thomas and
lived all her life in this county until
her marriage some years ago. She has
many lifelong friends IA this county
who hope for her speedy recovery.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07

Romney, w. Va, April 4, 1911.
|Edtor Statesmau-Democrat,
Martinsburg w. Va.
Dear Sir:
l hereby tender my sincere and
heartfelt congratulations aud greatly
rejoice with YOU and the good people
|of Martinsburg over the glorious vic
tory You gained in the contest with the
|whjskey forces; would be glad to now
see the liquor forces gallantly surren-
der their contest for this ceyIng evil
|and Join with the side of right, and
make old Martinsburg one Of the clean
est and most prosperous towns in the
leaF Old valley of Virginia. Again let
me thank you not only for the mighty
Effort You put forth in this contest but
also your noble stand for the right and
eiean politics in your excellent paper
"u'ch l read with great delight and
interest, long may you and the States
'nan'hemocrat live and prosper is the
sincere desire of your friend and well
wisAe:.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Board OF Trade Dinner.

The Martinsburg Board of Trade,
will havetheir annual dinner on April
u. There was meeting of the board
on Friday night last TO make arrange
ments for the dinner and the date was
set az stated above.
Messrs James f. Thompson, DR.. w.
Langford, M. ). Burdettt, l.. II. Ware
and =. B. Dorm were made commit
tee on membership fees, the collection
of the same $500 and the enrolment
Of new bers.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
From Shanghai.
Mr.. Editor:

Mr.. Editor:
1t il comely for the good citizens OF
the county to express their admiration
and approval of the overwhelming vic
tory you and the good people of Mar
tinsburg achieved over Immorallty and
disorder conducted by money shark S
and designing politicians.
| hope the result of this victory over
sin and immortality may be seen
and felt throughout the entire county
for all time to come.
II. J. Bishop.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Military Inspection.

This week was the annual inspection
of the local military company, Co. f.
National guard, and the company
passed muster with eclat.
The inspecting officers were Capt.
Isaac G. links, "a U. :. Infantry, and
Capt. j. G. Hutsinpiller, of the Adult
ant Generals office at Charleston.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
House Burned.

The home of Mr. James Dawson a
few miles South of Berkeley Springs,
was totally destroyed by fire last Sun
day morning. He, his wife and his son
were all badly burned. The house and
all the contents were destroyed.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
Quit the Law.

Mr.. +. Vernon Aler who has been
practicing law here for a good many
years has discontinued the practice of
his profession and will turn his atten-
ton to the promotion of large PROPOSE
tons with eastern capitalists. This is a
calling for which he is peculiarly fit
ted.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
A Voice From ROmney.

Romney, w. Va, April 4, 1911.
Editor atesmau-Democrat,
Martinsburg w. Va.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-04-07
COMMUNICATION.

March 80, 1911.
Editor Statesman. Democrat:
Dear Sir,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10
SAVED MANY FROM DEATH.

II, l.. Mock, of Mock, Arkansas,
believes be hiss saved many Ives in
his IS years of experience in the drug
basiaess. :" hat l always l.Lr 20
't,' he writes ,isto rccommcnd d.
IS "ng,7 New Discovery To- w,>k, so:.
tuags hard lungs, hard co ds, noarse.
ness, obstinate c.ug&s, l. grippe.
Group, asthma or otter bronchial
affection, for | Gel sure that num-
Der Of ny nei2hbo7s are alive AID
well today because they took my
adv!co t" use i, ! honestly believe
lis the ha.. ihroa: AMI lang malicin2
that's mod'." DsSy to prove he's
right. Get u ural bottle free, or
rreuiar soc or 81 90 bottle. Guar
an.eed ny ell druggists.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10

Po0e's Herb "a nro,arod r. ,,or;ao =,
doncrdoIlo h,,,,,,I,d
upou the Drjrciv!n o: n.,r,iy re- h"nod
insnrin>r freai ION, fro,,, I1,co.c T.
;,lcdjcirc for 1oalad,os ench 40 Rho,,'oa'
tlsm. Liver lor,D,aints Corat;,,,,,n,
Fever and Ague. i1eoaIe aisor1ars ~
digestion. Iurnbapn L<;anoy Dsro,,cta.
merits. Catarrh Sick and Nervous Icad-
aches, loss Of aDnatito and o,l nil,nonI.
arising from inactivity of tha Liver ma
kidneys.
1t is purely Herbs. Ba1kg and poot,
Cor0round 1t is put up in chocolate
coated Tablets pleasing ard easy 70 TIA
Cor COZ, be dissolved in yaterl
Mrs. J. G. Meade of IIvottsvil1e Md
Gays
For years have suffered with Back.
ache, Headaches. Nenralpja. and Ner.
vousness and extreme Fatirne triod
rnany remedies without relief. -Four
months ago a grateful friend indrred
ne 20 write to Pope Medicine Co.,
Heb GompouDd Ta !Ir G ths G Ter r0fg ss
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10
WILLIAM SPEARS BICYCLE
REPAIR SHOP.

Repairing wheels OF all kinds
putting in new crank hangers, &c.
&c, is my specially. Don't bother
with old hangers, come to Spears and
get them az reasonable prices, also
tires and ether eundries, Second
hand bicycles bought end sold, I
now have on band 10 second hand
bicycles, good as new. IN addition
TO bicycle repairing, do repariag Of
all kinds, and ara the only man ia
Gown who repairs Racycles.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10

Mr.. Jesse Jones, Msr,insburger
who hss been spending some time q
Tunnelton, ". Va, nbere be was
employed by the Bennett end Tai;ooo3;
CONSTRUCTION Company, is cps ding
few days here "a the guest of his
old friend, Trip Crnmmell. H.
looks sell, and hosts Of friends are
glad TO see bim.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10

a Good home for good girl to DO
general homework. If she cbooaes 10
do The wsshiDg che will be paid 81
per week; if not, So, The kind SD 4
tine people wanting euoh girl a3
meDtioDed above, live in Clarksbutg,
and if The girl desired wishes 10 20
the editor Of this pepper will, If
she bss not the necessary car fsre,
advance it.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10

q. L Eammili, the Mar lin street
tailor hee fine line Of meme srIn
'mer suisings on hand, and eske all
who ore in the market for suits, pan 10
snd fancy vests 10 cali and iueppct
bic goods, and get bis price,. vhicn
are right.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10
BRING YOUR FURNITURE

To me, or let me know ard 7 will
call for it, and IL vii lee promp!ly re
paired. Charges arc es low as good
work uanship will permit. [ also re-
pair bicycles, clocts, graphophones,
um brellas &c.
respectfully solicit share Of The
public patronage.
Leonard D. Lcmcn
420 W. Martin St,
Martins burg, ". Va
Bell Phone 145 W.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1911-06-10

The new three apartnent house
hsing erected on Henry Street for
Mr.. Henry Hopewsll, the we'll known
barber and resi- estate man, is nearing
completion, and when finished, Will
add to that part Of the town.