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The citizen., 1911-04-14
4 Stcrmfne Pe;rsl

Ton L johnson once referred 70
himself L public address Is a
stormy pstrel. AID this metaphor
sDtly described hin am indicated
ne course % his career From the
tine he entered the Offices Of z Louis
vile street railway company Is z
Dor Of l5 until his defeat for Z fifth
tern e mayor Of Cleveland on No
venber ?. 1909. he was ever IN the
center % some storm. political or T.
nsncisl And he often said i was
thus thst Re enjoyed himself best
M Johnson, who rose from the
humble station Of clerk in car barn
70 the position o. traction magnste.
inventor. member of Congress and
four times mayor Of Cleveland. vas
born in Georgetown. KY. July IS,
1854 He vas the son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Albert 10 1son and received mis-
early education IN the State OF Indi-
ana
The citizen., 1911-04-14

Bristol.-R. Tate Irvine, of Big
Stone Gap. who has just returned
here from New York, Says Andrew
Carnegie has given $4,000 for the
establishment of public library at
Big Stone Gap, the condition of the
gift being that the town will main
tain the library.
The citizen., 1911-04-14

Cumberland The Cumberland
City Council in special session passed
an ordinance fixing Tuesday. May 16,
as the date for the election 10 vote
on the 100000 bond proposition for
new water supply Should this
carry, Evitts' creek, which the
Council has agreed upon, would be
the source of supply. There is now
considerable opposition 10 the plan,
many thinking that the Potomac
river is the best source of supply II
the water is properly treated.
The citizen., 1911-04-14

Denton.-The County Commissions
ers of Caroline and Dorchester are
preparing to hasten the construction
of a bridge across Upper Hunting
creek, now known as Linchester
river, at Back Landing, a short dis
tance from Preston.
The citizen., 1911-04-14

Princess Anne.-Mr. Erastus Han
dy, a prominent farmer residing
near Westover. Somerset county,
died at his residence, aged 70 years.
The citizen., 1911-04-14

Easton.-The dwelling on the Gleb
farm, about two miles from Easton,
owned by Samuel Norris. of Easton,
and tenanted by William Collins,
was destroyed by fire. The fire orig
mated from defective fiue. Loss
over and above the insurance about
$500.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
ADoLPH .PoPPER
GRAND SACHEM
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN
OF MISSOURI

The Improved Order Of R Men Of Missouri held their Annual
Council Session the City OF Fen Jefferson County, No. Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday last week. On Tuesday morning
called order by Grand Sahem Chas Green Springfield
the first the organization the introduction all Past Sacems and
newly elected who the
Council the Great Council degree and seated members
that body Versailles being by W. Curtis and Fred ee
After this the regular order OF business taken
Wednesday afternoon promptly O'Clock the election
held the ensuing and honoed Pepper,
elected Grand Sachem of the order this by
Scott Wolf Fets elected Grand Senior Sgtnore Ed
ST. Louis Great Junior Sycamore; W. A. ghthod Of ST. Louis,
Chief Records Ado Shaefer Of Oah Great Keeper Wampun
The white opinions
friends differ questions that the time adjourn
pack wild Iudn bdt peaceful assembly
citizens satisfied good work accomplished by
lci
Ecody present had jolly good time aaa ess received une6
its unboundd hospitality and all hook again
city Tuesday III Eet May. officials
expect foot improvements and changes that will be ~
to The youhg braves
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
Two Operations

On last Wednesday afternoon Drs.
Well and Bovine perforned sn oper-
atioc on''Val,er Freddy tor appendi-
citis, and hysterectomy on Mrs. q.
II. Gotten, Of Miller County. Both
operations we're skillful and success
ful, both patienes being able to sit up
the following Wednesday. o. d.
Bovine, Of Ada, Kan, who had been
operated on for appendicitis by these
physicians, was sent home fSi!y cured
jos. Two weeks after the operation.
We can almost see that Versailles
Sanitarium-no need to usdertste a
worrying trip to the city and spend
hundreds of dollars for an operation,
when you can save the discomfol
and many of the dollars, and be just
as safely Treated right here at home.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
CLENJ7ED CLEIaNlXGS.

DR.. Cove and mother, of Linn, came
Saturday to see Aunt BETTE Thompson
Miss Leila Baker was the guest of Miss
Ruth Wilcox Sunday.
Mr.. Edd Bridges and Miss Norma
Murray spent Sunday with Mr.. Goddard
and family.
Rev. J. S. Wilcox filled his regular ap.
pointment here Sunday.
Bro. McGraw ~tll preach at the Con.
crete Saturday night.
Mr.. George Gerhart aud family spent
Sunday with Uncle Bill Gerhart and
family,
Rev. J. S. Wilcox preached at Rock
Spring Sundy afternoon.
Rev. c. w. McGraw will fill his regu-
lar appointment at Freedom next Sun.
day.
Mr.. Fuel Lyles and Miss Golda Morris
we're united in marriage last Sunday
evening at I 30 p. nj. at the parsonage in
Glensted, Rev. J. 5. Wilcox officiating.
Those present were; Matte Lyles, Bur
nice Goddard. Gorda G, ddard, Erma
Goddafd, Leila Baker, Agnes Carlos,
Mamie Hughes, Sallie Smiley, Msude
Crutchfeld, Nelson Ball. Virgil Lyles,
7. B. Newkirk, Walt Morris, Charlie
Woolery, sgd Hughes, Earl Goddard,
Ross Neumeyer, John Goddard, Jake
Norris, Jess Morris, Chas. Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. Esley Lyles, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Lee, Mr.. and Mrs J. l.. Lee, Mr.. and
Mrs John Lee and Mrs Charley Mock.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Car.
penter is quite i'll.
Rev. Slipher of Gum City, Mo-,
preached at the Methodist church Mon.
day night.
Another good rain fell at this place
Monday night.
Uncle Sam Thompson has employed a
trained nurse of Versailles to nurse his
wife, who has been sick for some time.
Mrs. Clark's brother of Sedalia, was
visiting at the home of his sister in
G.ensted Sunday, returning home Mon.
day.
Josh Hahn and Milburn and Co
shipped car load Of hogs to the St,
Louis market Monday.
II is rah,ored thst the Glensted Meth
odist church viIs ~ painted soeu.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
Water Works.

Parties have beeh kere the past
week looking over our city with a
view to putting in 1 Nater works sys-
TEN for Versailles. They say If the
city will grant them a franchise the
water works viii te put in. This is
Versailles greatest need. Give the
city supply OF water and all other
needed Improvements will follow, as
the day follows the night.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
E4S7 END.

The dry weather continues in this sec.
tion. The rains all seem to 60 some
ether direction.
Miss May Gum and brother, Charley,
came in from South Dakota Saturday.
Miss Powell Elliott has been en- 1ployed
to teach the Prairie Grove school. She
left for Warrensburg Monday aud will
attend the summer school there.
Several ladies from Versailles are visit.
ing Mrs. ]. c. Hulett this week.
Nice crowd at Sunday school Sunday
afternoon At Beukh.
There was preaching at Big Rock Sun.
day.-two sermons and dinner on the
ground.
Rev. w. A. Belts preached at Barnett
Sunday.
Prof Strong and his graduating class
went to Eldon Saturday and had their
pictures taken. they are preparing for
a aice commencement June IS, Is and II,
and are sending out programs thick and
fast these days. The Prof. invites every
body to come Friday, to the commence.
tnent exercises proper. He wishes to
face the parents of this community f. tr
once. He would like for them to attend
the other exercises, but they must be
there Friday when the graduating exer.
cises take place.
Sunday was the 3Snd anniversary of
the wedding Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. ]. Tip.
ton. Their friends gave them surprise
and gathered in from all the country
round with abundance of good things to
eat, which were spread in nice shady
grove nearly at meal time. There was a
very large crowd present. All had an
enjoyable time and departed wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Upton many more ami
versaries as pleasant as this.
James Beard skipped a load of fat cat,
tie from Barnett Monday, and James
Gracy shipped load of hogs. There
were three loads of cattle and load of
hogs shipped from there last week,
Messrs. Wear, S. n. Hull aud yno Beard
shipping the cattle.
Richard Mcdonald and Jno. R. Gum
of Versailles, were in Barnett Monday.
Archie Kidwell sold his team Of little
gray ponies TO Tom Price last week.
Elmer Imler lost a yr. old lilly last
week. It was cut on the wire.
Lundy Ferguson lost a mule. This
makes two mules and a mare he has lost
this spring.
NJ. J. Ratclff is having his house
painted this week.
NJ. W. Of A. met last Saturday night.
The Methodist minister, Mr.. Brown
will preach in Barnett Sunday and Sun
day night.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01

ible at the next legislative session.
Altogether, it is a hopeful, fine
time in Missouri-,towns and country
working along to make the citizens S
record worthy of association with
what God has done for the state
Kansas City Star.
How about Versailles? Hash I
she slept long enough7 1t seems to
lbs as if she was just yawning and
stretching herself preparatory to a
bright "s~sket;hs, and then for a
hustle that will soon enable her to
catch up with the procession. Water
works, sewerage system, parks and
play grounds, streets opened 'aP and
all streets art Sidewalks brought to
grade, means lots of work ahead,
|'but it all must come, and the sooner
the cheaper. 1t is about time the
electric light debt was paid off, and
with that out of the way then for
water works and sewerage, and then
everything else will be here pretty
quick. Wake up! Get busy, and
stay busy. We have the best town
in one of the best counties ia the I'm
perial State, and progress is the pass
word. KeepFmo~in'.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01

DR.. Brockman and wife, of Eldon,
paid nr. Brockman and family visit.
A welcome rain fell IN This part Sun.
day, which vas Ssssdly needed.
ktf.t Betty Thompson, who has been
sick for some time, is reported better at
this writing.
Charley woolery. the bachelor farmer.
has quite lot of chickens and turkeys
Perhaps ne intends to take bride.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01

"The valuation OF ,he Versailles
school district is $4,000. From
this 100 cents on the dollar viii be
collected for school purposes. -
Statesman.
Tha, would certainly tNe the
school board good sized sum tor
one Year. But at 100 cents on the
500 gives a good income. We are
glad to know that our school district
is not SO poor as reported by the
Statesman. We tried to find out the
valuation OF the district, but failed
our officials are unwilling to give any
thing away except to the fellow with
a pun.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
PROGRAM
Morgan County Rural Conn.,
mencement
Friday, June 9th, 1911,
3 o'clock p. m.
At krauss Opera House,
Versailles, Mo.

Royal Orchestra, lngomar Overture,
Bowman.
Royal Orchestra, Fair Flower Re-
view, Hencke.
Invocation, Rev. A. X. Foster.
Royal Orchestra, Flight of Fancy
Waltzes, Rolfe.
Solo, Miss Jennie Young.
Address, - Prof. l. N. Evrard.
Royal Orchestra, Dreamy Mo-
nents, Enrich.
Instrumental Duet, Hazel Hardy
and Lucy Kelly.
Presentation of Diplomas, Prof. ]. A..
Livesay.
Royal Orchestra, Schubert's Serehade,
Schubert.
VI. WRAy Writes,
Supt. Public Schools.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
Base Ball At Eldon.

The 2nd nine of Versailles played
game with the End nine of Eldon or
the Eidoh diamond Tuesday, result
ing III a victoly Tor Erdon by 4eo O.
The Vessail,ss Boys viii show 'ep,
later.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01
Change In Time Gard.

We call the attention OF our read
'ers to the change in the Rock Island
time card, which takes effect today,
June 1st. Also to the two additional
trains, fast through passenger trains,
east at 1:12p p. M, west at 2:W p.
IN. Take due notice thereof and
govern yourselves accordingly.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01

A nice shower of rain, sufficient to
lay the dust and revive vegetation to
some extent fen Wednesday hSotnlng,
accompanied by heavy wind and
and electrical storm.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-06-01

The Epwofth League Wit give ar
Ice Cream Supper on the 'conr'
Holse lawn Saturday evening, June
3rd. Everybody ihvi,ed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
AT SPOKANE
standInn of ,hr cluh..
WHAT'S A PRIzEF|CHT? COURTS
ANSWER MAY KILL FIGHT GAME

Los ANGELES. Cal. April ~ -
Gov. Glnett and hsavyweights John.
son and Jim Jeffriea nearly killed
the fight game over a year ago
VIII the state courts and light
weights Ad Wolgast and Geo Mem
sic succeed. where the others
failed7
California sporidom Is afraid they
will. When the champion and
Memslc fought here over a month
ago. the battle was stopped IN the
ninth round when MemAic was reel.
INK around the ring. all but out
Then Promoter Tom McCarcy. the
fighters and referee we're arrested
for promoting prize fight They
we're bound over 10 the superior
court and that tribunal Will shortly
decide what's prize fight and
what's a boxing contest. because
the state Law permits boxing con.
tests but doesn't sanction prize
fights.
This will be the first time that
the courts have been called upon
to decide this question and upon
the decision hangs the life or death
Of pugilism IN the state. II the
promoter and principals are found
guilty Il will mean that all future
contests must be strictly iady-like
affairs and the life viii have been
taken out Of the sport. Adverse
decision means the emf Of future
long distance battles.
SO pugdom Is worried.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Three more Junior ball teams
are wanted al once 20 com.
piete the Seattle Star Ballard
ball league Tho teams must
be o. not more than 70 years
average age OF playerHl and
must report their full line up,
name and address OF manager,
and team name, 10 The Star
editor By Friday. Mr.. o. A.
Clark. instructor az the BAL.
lard playground, viii be prest
dent Of the league. Ne will ar.
range a schedule that calls for
= series o. games ard the win.
ming team Will get The Seattle
Star pennant
The first team 20 Join the
league 10 the North Star. The
manager 10 Oscar Ho~den,
1851 6Tth a. and 18th av NJ
W, Ballard. The member
Nell Anderson. oscar Howdcn,
Eugene snavely, Fred Brown.
George Denny. Roy BARLEY,
Obey SnaVeiy, Joseph sheriff
and Edward Dcnena
Ballard boys who have or.
aanlxed or wan, 90 organize a
team 10 Join The Star Ballard
league can call upon Mr..
Clark az the playground, and
he will help them organize.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
Reliable Points on
Health and Beauty

PROPER WAY TO sHAsroO--fn
fhr fret place never uash fne hair Hith
80. ne BE- makes the hair harnh. ffreallF.
brittle. ana takes assay the rlassT look
FrF sEnrupanlnn tuief month alfH a
fraapnaHful nf rnnfhruF dissolved ir @
cup ~ bot wafrf. firsiuF thoroughly
nifn clear water This shampoo frira
very quickly. and 81 used ~ the bees haif
drrrurrH tu make ODE hair fluffy and lua-
iruus The attendant iafher riranees aa
ne other shampoo Niu and checks scaip
irritation Immediately 90 10 inca pen
siso and makes shamppuluE simple.
easy undertaking
HARMLESS FLEsH REDUCER-
There 10 nofhinF - far diseose erred 20
equai the following remedy AZ safe.
harmless faf destroyer. Dissolve four
ounces OF pafnofis b. one and one hhlf
piuts bot water when cold strain and
take a Tablespoonful ~ fhe liquid before
each meal This remedy leaves the Hkfr
free from wrinkles and fshhiness and
is nos recommended BY many phYsi-
clans wlfh most pleasing rfsuife
SAFE EYE NEMEDf-Tired. dull. IN
famed eyes can BE- made strong clear
and sparkling ~ using tire following
simple tonic. Dissolve one uunra rfFa-
soc in o. pint % cold water and drop
few drnra in each eye daily n % very
soothing strengthening and has enabled
many Co So away nifh wearing glasses.
Fur EranItAted iifs aad eye troubles
generally. the results have been re-
markabie -Advt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
DON'T, Mr.. FAN

Don't ahoa, words Of advice 10
the players
Don't roas, players for making
errors.
Don't pan the manager when his
team loses
Don't pan tho team whon the
managers errors % Judgment
are 70 blame.
Don't call the umpire a robbcr
because you hear others applying
this name
Don't roast the umpire when he
calls a third strike on a ball that
passes over the plate and rotiros
your hero 10 the bench.
Don't cheer and throw your hat
In tho air when a home player
knocks the ball over the fence a
foot outside the foul line.
Don't show how little you know
about inside ball by telling your
neighbor Why such and such =
play didn't go through
Don't Try 10 Identify the players
for the benefit OF the unsophisii.
Gated unless you are abtaolutell
sure Of your ground
Don't indulge in open abuse Of
visiting players so that they can
get at you.
Don't pocket foul balls while The
siouths are looking squarcly in
your direction
Don't try 20 score n game unless
you know the difference between
a run and an error
Don't throw cushions ur pop shot.
ties at the umpire or visiting f@y.
erB unless you are hidden from
view.
Don't root for tho visiting team
unless you are isolated Ia the
grandstAnd and you can't speak
above a whisper.
Don't put the lighted end OF a
cigar into your mouth when your
favorite knocks out a four.baKFcr.
Don't elbow your ncighbor and
step on his corns unless he's a
cripple.
Don't eat more than SIX bags of
peanuts unless your team IL los-
ing.
Don't throw newspapers or other
missiles az persons who come In
late and can't find seats unless
they are small and timid.
Don't try to explain the game
10 a woman while other men are
listening.
Don't go home angry In the hour
of defeat Laugh and be merry.
Don't try TO climb over the fence
with new clothes on.
Don't ask for a free ticket un.
less the home team Ia last In the
race and the management becomes
liberal
Don't try 10 manage every team
you see and don't call all the play.
ers "bonehoadE."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
sHUT our BANKrRs

Granite Fails shut uut the Seattle
BANKERS Sunday. making total II
- shut out innings out Of % in.
ninga played thia season. Harris
for Granite Fails struck out 4 Ia
4 ianlngs and Arnold In 6 In.
uinEa Burns for the Bankers 2
Granite Falls secured n hits.
bankers 3 Feature 81 the game.
fast work BY Arnold on first base
In opening innings Granite Falls
played an errurioas game
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
Yellow Men VS.. White Men

The white man lH regulated H.
society and o. heavily taxed 10 Ann.
port the city. o. achoola. churehes
and other Institutions. lie IA -.
pected 10 work. and only allow III
employees 10 work. O stated nunbsr
OF hours daily which la quite rlgtt
and proper
The Chinese and japanese lags.
dries are subject % no regulations
Old buildings are occupied. Here
they sleep amuae themselves AID
work under conditions which are Il.
tremely unHanitary. They wofk
twice as long ass "a white man could
perhaps work for a penny or two
cheaper. only because their mode a
living enables them 10 do 50. EYery
dollar they save Is sent out Of your
country TO China and Japan. You
aud your city lose.
A plant such as the Superior
Laundry represents an investment
Of time. talent and thousands o,
dollars. Congenial employment q
given a number Of skilled assist.
ants. who live and spend Their
wages In Seattle
Can you compare the organizsuoa
and plan OF this modern plant with
the ill-kept Chinese laundries7 To
appreciate the difference, watch
them. then watch Us.
Steam laundry methods are per.
fectly sanitary. Our methods
cleanse. We do not polish over and
above the dirt
We want you 10 think this over.
then give as a chance TO show you
how nicely We launder your Inca
at very reasonable charges.
Perfection ig not claimed. but 4
Is our aim 10 get as near to II a.
possible.
Superior Laundry. 1918 East Co
lumbla st. East SOL, Cedar ISL
NEwf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
PORTLAND GOT
GOOD IN TF4E NINTH

When Portland rallied In the
ninth. six men crossing the plate
In the single inning. the Giants
received a severe trounclns At the
hands of the visitors yesterday.
The score. Portland 10. Sc
attic 6.
Fans present have several the.
Dries for the Giants downfall They
lay II 60 the NUTS By Raymond
and Bues. TO the wind and 10 the
bad playing
Things went along nicely until
the fatal ninth In tho NTH Bues
drew pass and Weed singled
I.eard hit. scoring Bues. and kad'
ing advanced both the runners.
When Shea hit to Williams. Weed
started for home. but the first sack
or kept twisting the bali In his
hand. and he didn't peg q home.
but he retired Shea Lizard took
advantage OF the play and stole
third. A moment later he dashed
across the plate by stealing. net
ting three runs In this inning The
locals gathered In three runs In the
three preceding innings, Portland
made three runs In the eighth
In the last spasm the score stood
to 4. Speas grounder was
muffed BY Raymond and Ort got on
base when Raymond threw Wild TO
KadinE Harris sacrificed the
runners to second and third NH
Ter Walked. Mensor hit. scoring
Speas and Ort. Skeels then re.
placed FuFehner In the box Men
sor vas forced out az second by
Casey. Stoyali walked Muudorff
hit. scoring Miller and Mcnsor.
Williams vent out TO kading. who
muffed. and Stoval and Mundorff
reached home Speas grounded
cut to Leard. ending the inning
Bloomfield. Who replaced Lam
line. easily retired the Giants In
the last Of the Inning
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25

Purchased last season BY the
Cubs from brooklyn. Pitcher Harry
Mcintyre was glad 20 sign a 1911
contract 10 President Murphys Of
flee before tho salary Was named.
Have you got the nerve 20 sign
a blank contract. Mac7" asked
chubby Charley whom the pitcher
amhled into headquarters 10 sign
up
Give me the papers" said SIC.
iniyre. ~and IN show you"
Murphy watched the biz pitcher
as he attached his mobacher 10 the
lower right hand corner and then.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-25
SPORTING DOPE

University OF Washington ball
team was defeated yesterday at
Philadelphia By Pcnnay. Score &
to 0.
Washington Park ball team was
defeated BY the Mike Wright Jun.
Tors sunday. Score II to T.
Fort Lawton ball team vas de
foated Sunday by the Rhodes
Bros outfit Score "a TO 0.
Cy Codinba. the Maine boy. who
has been the star p4tchor for tho
{ Philadelphia Americans FOR the
past five years. viii lay off this
season on account OF serious III.
ness.
Port Townsend Cubs we're De.
featsd by the Comets at Port
Townsend Sunday. Score was 9
to 7.
Broadway High school second
team won from the Lincoln sec
ond team In a speedy game yester
day afternoon. The score was 5
20 g.
Walter Madigau has been chosen
manager Of the Broadway High
school ball team.
Manager Harry Furukeowa Of
the Nippon ball team tall.Japan.
eael IL looking for a game for next
sunday Telephone him TN the
EVENING" AZ A $685..
u A. scholiz was defeated in
the opening game OF the pool
tournament AZ Brown & Hulen's
room last night by William I'd.
luud- The score was so 10 81.
r. o Dean will meet Roger
Graft IN the prize pool tournament
at y. q II. rooms tonight.
The Rayensdale Tigers defeated
the Maple Valley Cubs by score
Of rs TO yesterday Battery for
Ravensdalc. Smith and Caatange.
for Maple Valley. Jean and Jacob
son