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The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

It wouldn't be at all surprising for
some real wiseacres to bob up and in
sist that the recent spell of hot wealth
er was induced by the proximity of
the Brooks comet. Explanations will
then be in order from them as to the
why of the hotter weather during
June, July and the first part of Au-
gust.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

Every once in a while people in va
rious sections of this country think
they have played in hard luck with ma
ture because of little floods, and larger
ones, that chase them from their
homes temporarily and damage their
property more or less. But recent
flood in China sent 100000 Cinnamon
to watery graves. and the flooded dis
trict along the Yang Use Kiang ex-
tends over six hundred miles.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

If it is true that 100000 represents
the value to a community of a man
who has been saved from a drunkard's
life, as q Chicago clergyman insists,
then the capital created in a state
where prohibition is effectively en-
forced, as in Kansas, is of a size that
II is impossible to compute
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
HOMIE NEWS WHILE AWAY.

Subscribers OF the State Journal
away from homo during the summer
may have the paper mailed regularly
each day 70 any address at the rate OF
zen cents a week or thirty cents a
month (by mail only). Address
changed as often as desired. While
OCT OF town the State Journal VIII be
60 ron like q daily letter from home.
Advance payment Is requested or
these short time subscriptions to save
bookkeeping expenses
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

Mice have caused late trains on the
West Shore railroad because of their
fondness for nesting in a switchboard
at Newburg, n. Y. And it is also prob
ably the truth that unruly rats which
refused to get in their proper places in
feminine coiffures have caused many
women to be late for trains.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09
THE vACANT MIND.

There are those who claim that the
human mind, in those recognized as
entirely rational never in working
hours becomes entirely inactive; that
always it is productive of thought.
Many who have experim ented with
themselves know to the contrary. 1t
is not by the human eye that plainly
indicates introspection that we may
conclude upon mental vacancy in the
person.
Take the opportunity of deep blue
sky, void of clouds, that suggests fea-
lures and forms of human beings. an
imals and fishes, and outlines of the
earth's surface. Gaze fxedly into the
sapphire depths for a minute or two
or three, or many minutes, and then
you will likely conclude that during
that time YOUR mind has been abso-
lutely vacant, completely at rest. 1t
viii be impossible to produce this re-
suit upon yourself by gazing into the
great dome of the night when the stars
are ablaze or the moon is radiant, for
this will infallibly produce activity of
the mind in that feeble effort we are
all prone to indulge in to grasp some
vague idea of the infinite.
What we call the laws of nature de-
mand activity in all growing animal
life that it may grow. There are points
of growth beyond which occasional
rest from those activities will aid in
the conservation of the forces Men
of tremendous affairs in finance and
construction in many instances die
early because they cannot rest the
mind.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09
KANSAS COMAENT
SHOW TRUE SYMPATHY.

SHOW TRUE SYMPATHY.
IL is not always the one whose tears
are on tap and who is ready to weep
over every human sorrow who is most
apt to be considerate in dealing with
MS FELLOW men. We remember one
time at a theatrical performance in
Ohlo, where the play was one of those
mushy productions where the parting
OF husband and wife took place over
the cradle of the baby. The drama
called for ''weeps'' and the sob
squad" never failed to show its appre-
clatlon IN its preferred way. But in
TINS case there was a big, burIy man
IN the audience who out-sobbed every
other sobher and who kept his near
nelghbors in danger of death by drown
ing Our curiosity was aroused as to
What manner of man he was and on
inquiry we learned that he was the
very individual who had engineered
the famous Bohemian Oats swindle,
py which SO many farmers were de-
Irauded- During his criminal career
he had brought misery and sorrow to
many nome and bankruptcy and su-
lclde marked his passage. All that
he was strong enough to bear up un-
der and laugh at the credulity of his
dupes, but the sham sentiment and
lnllauOn suffering of the stage were
entirely too much for his tender heart
II IS so easy to express sympathy and
to m1ngle tears with the sorroWing,
put the man or woman whose heart is
right Will first see to it that they are
not the cause of tears. Sympathy and
repentance are beautiful things in life,
but consideration and thoughtfulness
are worth much more and we are do
ing FAR more useful work in striving
to prevent the cause of tears than we
are In mingling our own in vain re-
grets over consequences which might
have been easily averted- -Marysville
dvocate-Dem ocrat
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

The price Of sugar can scarcely be
hkened to a skyrocket, although it goes
up in great shape A skyrocket takes
a fall after its maximum height has
been reached. There seems to be no
such thing as a maximum height for
the price of sugar.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

in the senate when John Sharp Will
iiams, of Mississippi. marched on the
scene in a perfect fitting toga and with
his lamps as well trimmed and burning
as they always have been.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09
A SATURDAY. SERMON.

But the tongue can no man tame; it is
an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
James III s.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

From an English point OF view. how
ever, the boots and shoes" advertise
ment would be permissible. but a good
deal like advertising candy and con-
fectionery."
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

Every store that carries a line OF
footwear, advertises boots and shoes, %
although it's hard to find a pair Of
boots in any of them. unless II be In
the basement among the discards.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

Up to a late hour this afternoon. all
speed records had been broken By
Mona Lisa Aided by highly inteni-
gent press correspondents. the famous
painting has Travelled from New York
to Spain in "A hours.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09
dDAfEEE=l!J.A G.
G&Sl2& S1SSSSa

The name OF one Of the Norton beau
ties IS Gay Darling. and she should be
provided with guard OF strong armed
home boys If they don't watch out.
some Topeka boy will get Gay and
she'll no longer be a Darling.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

The first woman to leave the average
hen party, is roasted by the others. IL
is considered proper in Swell Society 70
let the hostess start the fire.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

Notice to walt Mason: Don't get the
idea that you have the summer cold
copyrighted. One doesn't have to be
short and fat to catch mess OF it.
AW-um-CHOWFiu
Hep
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

Both Governor Stubbs and Mayor
Billiard have refused TO attend the bis
ball Monday night An inducement tC
attend the dance can be found in this
announcement by either political fac
ton.
The Topeka state journal., 1911-09-09

Notice that Attorney Hanson has
been filing some more suits. II he
could be induced to trade his file for a
flatiron, he would be extremely useful
around a pantatorium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
ARE TO TRY PACKERS
SINGLY IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Nov. 13-Federal author
tiles today completed plans for the
prosecution OF individual meat pack
ers under the Sherman antitrust act,
which will open here Monday, Nov.
20. : special panel CT 100 men
from which TO select Jury has been
summoned and subpoenaes served
upon several hundred witnesses.
Ferdinand SulZberger, president Of
and Sons company, and his
sor, Max Sulzburger, today were serv-
ed with subpoenAs IN New York as
Witnesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
MORE LEGISLATION AS TO
TRUSTS is TAFT'S PLAN

Washington, Nov. -. - President
Taft today discussed with Attorney
General Wickersham the advisability
of supplemental antitrust Legislation
at the coming extra session Of cor
gress. particularly the likelihood Of
Passing a federal Incorporation acf
Senator Smoot expressed the opinion
II would be Impossible 10 pass anti
trust legislation at the coming session
He believed the proposed currency re
form legislation was in about The same
position Tariff Legislation. the sena
tor declared, was sure TO be passed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
HIGH COURT DENIES
APPEAL OF BEATTlE

Richmond, Va. Nov. 13.-The su-
preme court Of appeals today denied a
petition for q writ Of error for Henry
Clay BeaUtie. jr. convicted of murder
ing his wife last July. This decision
or an appeal from the judgment of
tie Chesterfield court, which senteuc-
ed him 10 electrocution Nov. -, IS
final Clsnency or q reprieve by the
governor only can save the condemned
mat
Powerful influences are said 70 be
a work upon Governor Mann fer AID
against coumutatioa CT pardon. Il Is
not believed he vfl intervene
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13

ment drivers began. Today large guam
titles OF disinfectants were sprinkled
on the rotting garbage
MOB CLUBBED By POLICE.
On condition that they be not
Obliged TO work nights, the strike lead
ers announce the drivers will be per-
mitted TO assist the health officers 10
clean up the garbage. For the second
time in it's history the city Is under
fire patrol today. Ffremen are pa
trolling the streets watching for fires
in the mounds of refuse. Clubbings
were administered to some moos yes
terday and the police believe they have
taught the riotors a lesson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
SIXTH WEEK OF TRIAL.
HOLSTLAW IDENTIFIES A
$7OO JACK POT BANK SLIP

Chicago, Nov. 13.-State Senator
Isley told the Lorimer committee to-
day there were rumors in Spring
field that the meat packing and lum-
Der interests were urging the cleo
ton of Lorimer because he advocat-
ed high protective tariff. He ad-
mitted he had no evidence to sus-
tain his and said It was merely rI-
MGR. D. ". Holstlaw, who confess
ed 20 receiving s2,500 in one sum
and 400 more from the Jack pot"
for his vote. identified a bank slip
for 500 which he said represented
money received from Senator Brod-
erick in August, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Returns Triumphant to
City From Which He
Was Banished.
REJECTS PREMIERSHIP
Believed That Royal Court Is
Willing to AbdiCate and
Accept a Pension.

Peking. Nov. 13.-Yuan Ski Kia.
accompanied by 1000 troops, today
made a triumphal entry into the
capital, from which he was driven
in disgrace three years ago. In
communications to the government
Yuan expressed an unwillingness TO
assume the premiership, and
whether he could be persuaded to re
consider this decision has been q
question of much speculation.
The American legation does not
lieve Yuan Shi Kai has advised the
throne TO abdicate, as some reports
stated, but he may do so later. Sat
urday Yuan sent a message to the
government from his home in
Changte-Fu. He then proceeded to
Cheng-Chow, on the Pehan railway,
where he conferred with n deputa-
tion from the Honan assembly, en-
deavoring to dissuade the delegates
from the proposed declaration of the
provinces independence which. he
said would damage the thrones po-
sition seriously.
The fact that the man on whom
the government depends more than
any one else is coming TO PekinE
has caused feeling of relief and OF
hope that he will evolve plans TO
end the present chaos.
COURT To REMAIN.
It is understood the court will re-
main in he forbidden city, realiz-
ing that their departure now would
be fatal. 1t also is understood that
the throne is willing to accept a
pension and retire to Jehol, If safety
is assured. Prince Ching, the acting
premier, does not desire to remain
in office, but he continues to support
the regent, who has no other trusted
adviser.
London, Nov. 13.-Tein Tsin dis
patches announce Yuan Shi Kia ar
rived in Peking this morning. He
will discuss the situation with the
regent today. Yuan will not accept
the premiership.
CONSULS LEAVE NANKING.
Nanking, Nov. 13.-American and
other consuls, and foreigners under
their protection, will move out OF the
city Immediately. Commanders of
foreign warships today notified the
consuls they could not protect the
lives and properties of those who re
manned inside the city.
JAP SHIPS AT AMOY.
Annoy, Nov 13.-A japanese
cruiser arrived here today. A report
from Chang Chow Flu says the city
was taken by revolutionsists last
night.
CHI-FU GOES OVER.
Shanghai, Nov. 13.-Chi-Fu went
over TO the revolutionists today with
out resistance.
COSSACks TO PEKING.
London, Nov. IA dispatch from
Tienstin says 1900 COssacks left Vlad-
livestock today for Peking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
RODGERS FALLS 200
FEET; LAID UP WEEK

Pasadena, Cal, Nov. 13.-Aviator
e. p. Rodgers, who was severely in
jured yesterday when his machine
fell Al Compton, half way between
this city and Long Beach, where he
was to circle over the Pacific, will
be confined TO his bed a week. lie
says as soon as his machine is re-
paired and he is able, he will resume
the fight. Rodgers fell 200 feet. He
was brought here badly bruised but
no bones were broken. His machine
was wrecked.
Rodgers Is suffering from concus-
sion OF the brain and is unconscious.
Physicians expect he will recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Three Murdered In Homo.

New York, Nov. 13.-Mrs. Marcollo
Lefaro, her 5-year-old daughter, and
her mother, Mrs. ADtoinette Zerana.
were murdered in their Brooklyn home
today The bodies were found by
Adolph Lefaro. husband Of one Of the
slain women. when he came home 20
dinner from a nearby factory. a small
amount OF money Is missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
MOLINE NURSE SEEN BY
CHICAGO POLICE SLEUTH

Chicago, Nov. 13.-City detec-
tives were sent to Moline, ILL.,. today
to interview Miss Elizabeth Gamer
on, nurse, concerning the death OF
Frank Brinkamp, son of Mrs. Louise
VermiIya. Brinkamp died Of aIsen-
ical poisoning in the Chicago Bap-
tist hospital. Miss Cameron,
nurse at the hospital. attended
Brinkamp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Married for Sc Year.

Sterling, Nov. 13.-Mr and Mrs
Louis Enright OF Sheffield celebrated
their G5th wedding anniversary yes
terday. Five children, % grandchii-
dren and IS great-grandchildren were
present
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Prison for Killing child's TnsuIter

Evansville, Ind, Nov. 13.-Mrs. Ella
B. Mertz, who said she shot and kill
ed her husband, Louis p. Mertz, In
order TO save the honor of her daugh-
ter, was found guilty of manslaughter
at Cannellton. Ind, and was sentenced
to a term of to 81 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13

unconcealed in a discarded bucket,
was found a cache of pistols and
knives.
NEAR TO LIBERTY.
The prison officials absoIved the
McNamaras from completely in the
attempt at jail delivery. L. Peirson,
awaiting trial on charges of felon-
ious assault and robbery, was found,
dropper in hand, with but a fraction
of an inch on each of three bars
separating him from a corridor.
SIXTH WEEK OF TRIAL.
Los Angeles, Nov. 13.-The sixth
week of the Mcnamara case began
today with resum mption of the exam
ination of talesmen for jury duty
Three sworn jurymen are in the box
and three talesmen have been pass
ed for cause by both sides
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
RAILROADS MAY PAY FOR
ELEVATING GRAIN ENROUTE

washington. Nov. 13.-The su-
preme court today decided that the
interstate commerce commission has
no power to prohibit railroads pay
ing operators of elevators all com
pensation for "elevating grain in
transit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
The Weather
Forecast Till p. M. Tomorrow, TOT
Rock Island. Davenport. Moline,
and Vicinity,

Increasing cioudiness and warmer
tonight and Tuesday. The lowest tenn
perature tonight will be about 25 de-
grees above zero.
Temperature at Z a, N. IA. Highest
yesterday 20. lowest last night u.
Velocity OF wind at m. s miles
per hour
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at .. N. 96, at 1
q N a.
Stage Of water 7 feet, a rise Of 8 in
last As hours.
NJ. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
To Extend Road.

minneapolis. Nov. BIT is annOUur
cd today that the Hawley interests will
extend the Iowa Central railway from
Abba, Iowa. to 81. Louis by cOnstruc.
ticu Of 200 miles of new road
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Attempted Delivery at
Jail Holding Alleged
Dynamiters.
NEITHER ONE BLAMED
Acid Used by Prisoner Charged
With Robbery-CaChe of
Pistols Found.

Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. 1S.-
Guards at the jail where the Nc
Namara brothers are confined, dis
covered last night that a prisoner
was cutting the bars of his cell with
acid. In a corridor nearby. lying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
FRANKEL, NOTED THROAT
SPECIALIST. PASSES AWAY

Berlin, Nov. 13.-Prof. Bernhard
Frankel, the noted throat specialist,
is dead. He was prominent in the
crusade against tuberculosis. It
was he Roosevelt consulted in May,
1910, regarding a throat affection
during the ex-president's European
tour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
SUPREME COURT RULING
HITS PICTURE PROMOTERS

Washington. Nov. 13.-Moving
picture show promoters received a
blow today when the supreme court
of the United States decided that
moving pictures, based on scenes of
a copyrighted book. may constitute
an infringement of copyright or re-
served rights 10 dramatic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Fire In Chicago Erehanae.

Chicago, Nov. 13.-Fire broke out
under the exchange floor at the board
Of trade building today. causing excite
mert among traders. Firemen extin-
guished the flames with but slight dam
age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Strike of City's Street
Cleaners Brings on a
Serious Situation.
HEALTH Is IMPERILED
0iSinfectants Sprinkled on Rot.
ting Garbage to Prevent a
Spread of Disease.

New York. Nov. 1S.-Unless the
strike is broken today the health de-
partment viii step in to save the city
from the evil effects OF 10000 cart
loads OF refuse accumulated since the
strike of the street cleaning depart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

From noon today TO noon tomorrowl
Sun sets 4:4o. rises G:42; moon rises
II: % p. m: asteroid PaIlas at oppo-
sition and nearest earth. thus favor
ably placed for detection: rises as sun
sets: maximum proba bility OF Leonid
meteors In east after midnight till
dawn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
stimson Inspects Fort Riley.

Kansas City. Nov. 13.-Henry L.
Stimson, secretary of war, and Major
General Leonard A. Wood, chief OF
staff. spent Sunday inspecting Fort
Riley, Kan, with view to perfectiDg
plans for its enlargement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
LIFE SAVERS PATROL BEACH.

The only hope for the so persons
aboard was IN the bravery of the
United States life saving crews who
patroled the beach all night waiting
for the vessel to go 10 pieces or drift
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Herring Output Worth 81, 900, 900.

Seattle, Nov. 13.-Tde British Colum-
bia herring output this year Is valued
al $4,000 600. The fish are salted, and
most OF them are sold in Japan and
China, where the market "a unlimited
Until recently the herring were COZ
sidered OF small value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Decree to Mrs. Harrington.

Indianapolis, Nov. IA decree
Of absolute divorce today vas
granted Mrs. Louisa Fletcher Tark-
ington, wife of Booth Harrington,
the novelist and playwright.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
1s Months for Mail Clerk.

Chicago, Nov. 13.-Frank Coufrey.
clerk at the LaSalle, Ill, postomce.
was sentenced to Is months in the fed
eraI prison for riIng the mails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
STEAMSHIP WITH
so ABOARD LOST
Hope of Saving Washington,
Stranded OFF Pacific, Is
Abandoned.
TERRIFIC SEA RUNNING
Two Tugs Leave for Rescue. but
Captains Believe Effort VIII
Prove in Vain
TERRIFIC SEA RUNNING

Astoria, Ore, Nov. 1S.-The
steamer Washington, which ran
ashore at Peacock Spit yesterday af-
ternoon. is being driven by south
east gales toward the rocks between
Cape Disappointment and North
Head. It is believed many or all of
the so persons aboard are doomed
\ terrific sea is running.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
unIonIsts EIee. Law.

london, Nov. IA unionist caucus
today elected A Bonar Law leader Of
the party in the commons. Laws cleo
ton commits the party TO protection.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Furniture Factory is Burned.

Clinton, Iowa. Nov. 13.-The Kelley
Sorrison furniture factory vas entirely
destroyed by FIRE yesterday. The loss
is 100000. partly covered by insur-
ance,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
Well, WeII-onee More.

New York, Nov. 13.-Rehned sugar
was reduced 10 cents a hundred
pounds today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13

close enough to shore to fire life
lines over II.
TUGBOATS GO TO SCENE.
Two tug boats left Astoria this
morning for the scene but the cap
tains had little hope they would be
able TO get close enough to the
stranded vessel TO afford any aid.
BELIEVED FULL OF WATER
The fact that the steamer has not
shown signs of smoke from its funnel
it is believed it is fnu Of water. The
vessel probably win go ashore within
an hour or two. Life savers are pre-
pairing to launch their boats in hope
of picking up those who may be wash
ed from the wreckage or jumped into
the sea. Two of the crew of the wreck
ed steamer were washed overheard and
drowned today. The life saving crews
have not yet got e line on board the
vessel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
MESSAGE TO OWNERS.

San Francisco. Nov. ia telegram
received today by the owners of the
steamer Washington states the passen-
gers and crew are being taken OF by
lfe-savers. The vessel is said TO be
rapidly going to pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
HONOR DEAD IN
CHERRY DISASTER
Granite Shaft Dedicated to the
256 Victims of Fire Two
Years Ago.
GIRL LEADS THE CEREMONY
Daughter of Man Killed in Holocaust
Unveils the Monument-Sur-
vivors Attend.

Bloomington. H., Nov. 1S.-To the
memory of 256 men and boys who gave
up their lives in the appalling mine dis
aster at Cherry a simple monument
was dedicated today, the second ami
versary of the holocaust. officers of
the United Mine Workers, in whose
organization the men who perished
were enrolled, had charged of the cere-
monies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-11-13
SURVIVORS ON HAND.

Seated upon the speakers platform
were the 20 survivors who were res
cued after being imprisoned for one
week IN the burning mine. The speak
ing took place near the cemetery
where lie the victims of the fire.
Included in the list of speakers were
John P. White. president of the United
Mine Workers of America John II.
Walker, president of that union for Il
linois. and others prominent in Illinois
labor organizations. The monument is
a simple shaft of gray granite IA feet
ia height. At the base stands the life
sized statute of a woman, clad in
mourning and with head bent in sor-
row. Memorial services were held in
many of the churches IN nearby towns
last night.