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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-12-31

The Jolly Euchre Club met last
night with Mrs. Raymond Blumen-
field at her home in South Pitt St.
The prizes were won by Miss Sarah
Ruben, Mrs. Raymond Blumenfeld and
Miss Jennie Blondheim.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
M. w. Of A. Celebrate.

On Saturday last, Nov. 2, 1872, the
members of Bethel Camp, No. l345o,
celebrated their fourth anniversary and
report much success.
At very early hour large crowd
had gathered and by 10 o'clock the
building was filled beyond seating ca
pacity. Rev. Raymond White offered
the opening prayer. Mr.. j. M. Brlce,
who was to extend welcome to all
present, unfortunately was absent. The
speeches on Woodcraft were unexcelled
and weightily delivered by three of the
best speakers in the country = State
Deputy J. S. Johnson, Nashville; Dis
trict Deputy Ben w. Carpenter, OF Mar
tin, and Miss Hazel Manley, of Union
City.
State Deputy Johnson expressed pleas
ure in feeling welcome among the peo-
pie and assured them of the great re-
ward in store for them. He dwet for
a short time on the Woodmen Home
in Colorado, where the great white
plague is treated with the utmost skill.
In closing he extended to all cordial
invitation to'his home. Too much can
not be said for this generous man, who,
in sometimes comical, sometimes sin
cere and tender way wins the hearts Of
every one with whom he comes in con-
tact.
Deputy Carpenter, one of the best
men, as well as Woodmen, in the world,
clearly explained the change Of rates,
etc., in satisfactory manner. He paid
his compliments to the grumbler, the
cursor and the appreciated knocker.
At the finish of this eloquent speech
Dr. liar Glover very gracefully marched
his troop of Woodmen in uniform to
the front and presented to their leader
as token of their love and appreci-
alton very beautiful saber.
Miss Marley, in herusual charming
way, spoke on the grandeur of Modern
Woodcraft and its supporters. She adj
dressed the Woodmen fathers and the
young men, pointing out to each and
every one the benefits and opportuni-
ties open to him in the great order.
Being heartily applauded at the close of
her address, she very kindly gave very
funny sketch of a young Yankee who
was very much in love, which proved a
source of delight to the audience 1t
seems this girl, though very young, is
destined to become a great lecturer as
we'll as writer, Gov. Benton McMillin
having acknowledged in his recent
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

speech at Troy, he had at last met a
speaker greater than himself" ] too
listened to her debatea we'll known sub
ject when only a small child, and though
some grown young men and women
supported the negative side, she faced
them bravely and carried off the ribbon.
Glover Terrell and his friends deserve
mark of merit, having made great
hit with their quartette singing Their
voices blend splendidly together, each
being professional singer.
Miss Gertrude Walters, the we'll known
and appreciated expression teacher from
town, beautifully recited some comical
pieces to an attentive audience.
Grace Glover, Elaine Mitchell, Fay
Taylor, Emma Garrison and Mr.. Waller
Caldwell gave excellent readings.
The song by little Miss Bonnie Las
ley was very pleasing to all, and plenty
of good music was enjoyed throughout
the entire day.
Plenty of good dinner was spread and
served abundantly at noontime.
1t was great celebration.
Long live the Modern Woodmen of
America.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
Marriage Licenses.

John Dumas and George Wells.
Geo. Schoch and Lizzie Gilhooly.
Esau Morton and Mabel Sims.
w. r. Wilson and Ruby Vaughn.
G. l.. Otie aud Telie Rust.
M. G. Sheffield and Margaret Bryant
John Bennett and Myrtle Langley.
]. L. O'Guinn and Casey Edwards.
Jesse Mckenzie and Idella Smith
Robert Edwards and Lula Grooms.
Selma Osburn and Matte Johnson.
Thedron Wheeler and May Caldwell,
III. C. Felts and Mrs. M. L. Norman
J. H. Church and Leona Evans.
B. B. Baker and Yettie Taylor.
Ben Burns and Effie Speed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
Real Estate Transfers.

H. B. Horner to 7. N. Haley, lot in
No. 13, $780,
w. w. Bishop to G. H. Cobb, five
lots in No. 10, $3.50.
D. F. Brown and wife to E. NJ. Brown,
165 acres in No. 6, 1915.
Mrs. Agnes Wilson to DR.. J. A. Self,
l acre in No. 8, $75.
]. w. B. Carroll to Farmers and Mer-
chants Co., lot in No II, $3.50.
]. w. Cole and wife to Mrs. Mamie
Beck, lot in No 10, 81, 1915.
L. S. Parks ct al. to j. D. Wrather,
lot in No. 10, $4,000.
]. w. B. Carroll to Jesse Thompson
lot in No. II, $3.50.
]. j. G. Bondurant to Arthur Scates,
lot in No. 10, 81, 300.
A. ]. Scates ct al. to Stella S. Scates,
lot in No. Is, $500.
7. M. Ring ct al. to ]. N. Ruddle, lol
in No. IL, $500.
S. G. Latta and ]. l.. Mosier to Har-
ris Parks, 100 acres in No. 9, $500.
O. Dircks to H. P. Moss ct al, lot il
No. 10, SO, 100.
w. S. Word and wife to R. S. Mat
thews, 9 acres in No. 16, $3.50.
w. T. Caldwell and wife to j. E
Griffin, 50 acres in No. 6, 5000.
Jas. w. Pressly and wife to VIM. ]
Kersey and wife, lot in No. 6, 1915.
T. n. Haley and wife to ]. T. Roney
20 acres in No. II, $780,
Brack Hogan and wife to T. N. HALEY
go acres in No. II, $3.50.
w. B. Hay to E. ]. Hay, 623 acre.
in No. 16, $500.
B. B. Brown to ]. L. Glover, so acre.
in No. 2, interest, $3.50.
K. N. Hepler and wife to ]. L. Glover
interest in so acres in No. 2, $3.50.
]. H. Sanders and wife to Henry A
Moore, lot in No. s, 5000.
Mrs. Jane Dickey ct al to B. ]. Wade
ct al, 80 acres in No. 4, $4,000.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
Take Notice.

We want Is cars of all kinds
of scrap iron in the next 30 days,
also rags, bones, rubber and
brass. Will pay the highest
market prices for beef hides and
furs. Bring all your junk to us.
II Shapiro-Vietel Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
Meeting at the Baptist Church.

Rev. Fleetwood Ball, of Lexington,
Tenn, is assisting Rev. d. S. Brinkley
in meeting at the Baptist Church this
week. There are two daily services and
a considerable amount of interest with
good audiences and several converts.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
MONEY BACK REMEDY FOR
DANDRUFF,

vER's RED Cross DRUG STORE is AU-
THoRIzED TO GUARANTEE IT.
They will do more: if after using two
bottles of PARTISAN Sage you don 7
think it is the finest and most delight
full hair tonic and dressing you ever
used-money back. Can you beat that
offer?
Young women who neglect their tenn
Piles grow old before their time. If your
hair is thinning at the timples; if it is
losing it's natural color. fading or turn
ing gray, put your faith in PARTISAN
Sage and you won't be disappointed.
Large bottles at so cents at Ooliver' S
2ed Cross Drug Store and dealers every
where. Girl with auburn hair on every
package. advt
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
Church Notice.

Rev. ]. NJ. Stafford will preach at the
Presbyterian Church, North First street,
next Sabbath, the 10th inst. Public
cordially invited to attend.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mr.. Joseph Robert writes us an inter
esting letter from Mena, Ark, and says
that he cannot very well do without The
Commercial in his home at Mena. Mr..
Robert is conducting bottling plant
and from his letter we take it that he
has one of the most successful enter
prises OF the place.
See the line Of heating stoves
at Wehman's before buying,
buy one; cold weather is COM
ing.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Hog cholera can be prevented
and cured by using Snoddy' S
Remedy. For sale at WEH-
MANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

John ]. Cherry, of Nashville, was
here this week enjoying the liberty Of
IAN American freeman at the ballot box.
All the best in standard styles and
shades and novelties at Mrs, Arms
millinery store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25


G. w. Sturgis and family, for many
years citizens of Obion County near
Troy. and one of the best families Of
the county, have moved to Martin. We
tender them our kindest wishes.
Carnations and Chrysanthemums on
sale tomorrow at Bransford & Andrews.
The many friends of Miss Ollie Threl-
keld will be glad to know that she is
again located at Durant, Miss, in charge
of one of the leading millinery branches
of Durant's biggest mercantile houses.
Don't lose your hogs when
they can be cured. Snoddy' S
Remedy for sale at We'll
MANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

L. A. Smith and son, of Troy, were
business visitors here Saturday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Judge F. w. Moore came down from
Nashville this week to cast his vote in
the election. His little granddaughter,
Miss Imogene Jones, will return with
him to join Mrs. Moore at the Tulane
Hotel.
It's too late to laugh at germs. That
day has gone by and there is no medium
more deadly than the common HOUSE
FLY. DAHNKE'S CREAM BREAD
is wrapped in GERM-PROOF WRAP
PERS,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

If you want the best and cheapest,
use Bon Air coal Union City Ice &
Coal Company.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mrs. w. A. Smith, of Troy, was a
visitor in the city Saturday.
A call for $50 brings the coal wagoL
Union City Ice & Coal Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

The seasons popular styles in mil,
linery can be seen at Mrs. Arms.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Geo. L. Porter came in Tuesday to
vote for the most popular candidate for
President of the United States.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

d. S. Cockrill, of Jackson, came up
this week to cast his ballot in Union
City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Bowman and fam
ily. who have been located tor some
time on Palmer street, have moved and
located in Nashville. Kind wishes are
rendered.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Rev. Write Boston, of Martin, was in
the city Tuesday.
Call and see Mrs. Arms ewn hats.
Mr.. Ed McAdoo, of Troy, was a Wis
itor here Monday.
Felt mattresses, like feather beds, but
better, at Home Furniture Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mrs. S. H. Tombs, of the vicinity
south of Troy, was visitor and shop
per in the city Saturday, paying our
office pleasant call.
Nailling-Keiser has the heating stove
that will suit you.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

]. A. Killion, a good friend of Pro-
temus, was business visitor here Mon
dav
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Chicago News: The more woman's
photograph doesn't resemble her the
better she likes it.
See T. R. Reynolds at the Union City
Lumber Co. for all kinds of building
material.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mr.. Wallace Moffett, of Humboldt,
was a voter here in his home district
Tuesday.
Whitesell Harpole has been trying
for some time to please you. Give him
a chance. Call 80.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

DR.. ]. M. Rlppy came home this week
TO cast his ballot for Wilson and Nc
Millin.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Hot blast heaters, best in the
world, at Wehman's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Use Dahnke-Walker Milling Co. Jer.
sey Cream Flour, home product and
guaranteed.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

We are offering everything to beautify
The home. Home Furniture Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Jones, of Muir
physboro, ILL.,, were in the city and coun-
4y this week visiting relatives and friends.
The visitors had just returned from a
"trip South.
You've tried the rest, now try the
hest-Jersey Cream Flour.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Caut Jackson and baby,
of New Mexico, are in the city visiting
xhe home Of Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. How
ard and will spend few days in the
country with relatives and friends.
Buy your heating stove from
Wehman and you will get one
that viii keep you warm and
save fuel.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

For good meat and fresh vegetables,
try Jernigan & Stephens, Phone 567.
We deliver,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Hinemon and
family have moved from Morrell, re-
turning to their former home in Arka-
delphia, Ark.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Do you want heating stove? Go to
Mailing eiser Hardware Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mrs. G. w. Phillips, of Vidalia, Ga,
was in the city this week visiting Mrs.
w. s. Jackson. From here she went
to Fulton and thence to st. Louis to
visit relatives and friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

H. f. Bynum, of Gadsden, in charge
of the public school at that place, came
home this week to cast his vote in the
general election.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

The popular statesmen, John George,
Jeff Littleton and Chas. Denham, were
all here this week to cast their ballots
in the November election.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Morris Block, near the Methodist
Church, Main street. That's the place.
Now's the time. Tenderlmeat at living
prices. Phone 567.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Everything is being done to please you
at Home Furniture Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Ask your grocer for DAHNKE'S
WRAPPED BREAD. He will charge
YOU no more for it. All the goodness
kept in-all the dirt kept out.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-10-25

Mrs. Cordie Garth was visitor in
Troy this week. She attended birth
day party rendered to her sister, Mrs.
J. R. Moffatt
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

probably draw largely from this
vicinity it was hardly thought prob
able that two Chautauquas within
twelve miles of each other the
same year would take. So Smyrna
decided to postpone action in the
matter until some future date.
Many would have welcomed the
privilege of attending a Smyrna
Chautauqua with the fine array of
talent offered. Let as hope that
the opportunity will come our way
at another and more sessonable time
and that Smyrna will avail itself
of such a course which no doubt
will do much toward advertising
the town and community.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

1t is practically decided now that
the Chautauqus will not come to
Smyrna this Fall. The effort made
to have the Smyrna people take
hold of it was combatted by the
argument that September is one of
the busiest times of the year, es-
pecially with farmers and Gamers,
and after considering every phase
of the question seriously, the con-
clusion was reached that it would
be better to wait for some June or
July circuit when our farming COM
munity was not so busy. Then
again, Dover is to have a Chautau-
qua next month and as this would
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

We are glad to note the interest
of Town Council toward the dog
question and hope their intention Of
putting some system into effect at
their next meeting will not fail.
Smyrna is surely overrun with dogs
and unless a muzzle law is enforced
soon, there might be occasion to
seriously regret it. There is no
telling when a case of rabies will
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

Citizens everywhere are welcom-
ing the sprinkler. 1t has gotten
to be almost a summer necessity to
say nothing of the blessing it is in
hot, dusty weather. Council is
being congratulated on every hand
in meeting the wishes of the COM
munity.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29
ROBERT u. EOFFECKER,
Editor and Business Manager,

AS in this country, so at the in
vestigation now being held in Eng
land, the two main questions con-
cerning what caused the Titanic
disaster, in which not only the in
vestigating committee are interested
but which vitality concern the
travelling public of the world, are
(1) Who is to blame for this ap-
palling disaster? (2) What pre-
cautions can and should be adopted
in the future against repetition?
1t does not seeem possible to prove
criminal negligence. Rather, it
is a already evident that the dis
aster was due to three causes: the
faulty system of regulation Of
ocean travel for which the govern
ments OF the United States, Great
Britain, France and Germany must,
to a degree, be held responsible;
the ever-increasing competition of
most of the larger steamship lines
TO provide larger and faster vessels
in which, of late years, the lux
uries and elegances of travel have
crowded out the appliances for
safety, and the craze for speed and
luxury demanded by the public and
supplied by the steamships in re-
sponse to the demand. Admiral F.
E. Chadwick, in a letter to the
New York Evening Post, the day
yer the trassqagF, supmed up the
situation when he said: 1.-The Ti-
tanic was lost by unwise naviga-
tion, by running at full speed,
though so amply forwarned, into
the dangerous situation, which
might easily have been avoided.
This is the fundamental, sad anC
one important fact. 1t accounts
for everything" When she STRUCK
the iceberg, the Titanic was going
at the rate of 81 knots (24A miles
an hour, despite the warning
already given by passing ships o
the presence of icebergss and ais
despite the fact that the standin
instructions of the White Star lin
to its captains are to run n
risks that "the safety of live
of passengers is the ruling prin
ciple;' and that cit is the earnes
desire of the management to ensur
a reputation for safety" Thes
were the rules, but how often a
appalling disaster has shown no
easily custom establishes many vi
written laws that override printe
Instructions AS one editorial writ'
has pithily put it, "not a sing
life on the Titanic was saved
the tennis court" Despite ii
great and expensive precautiol
taken to render the ship unsinkab
which the passengers to the
destruction devoutly believed to
true-the great amount of spa
taken up for luxurious sppointmer
resulted in an insufficient number
Aleooats, and the unsuitable
ship now lies two miles below t
surface of the Atlantic.-Fr'
"The Progress of the World" f"
the American Review of Revie
for lime
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY IN SMYRNA
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

of their fallen comrades. a custom
he said none less beautiful than
what the early Christians did when
they planted the cross on the grave
of some martyr to the cause. For
more than an hour, Rev. Matthews
had the close attention of his hearers
on what was regarded as one of the
best Memorial Day sermons they
have ever had.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

TIE SMYRNA TIMES is published al smyrna
Del, every Wednesday afternoon.
The TINES is an independent paper de7oted to
the welfare of the town it represents and the
State Of which it is q part. 1t also gives the
items Of importance of the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland.
ROBERT u. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Business Manager
AOVFRyIsEMENTs-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district ofwhieh it
is the centre, empracing the towns of Clayton
Kenton, Cheswold, Leipsic, &c. rate of 80
cents an inch for first insertion and 25 cents
for each subsequent insertion will be charged
for transient advertising. Locals and Readiug
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. special
discount on all semi-snnual and yearly adver-
tisements.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29
SMYRNA. DELAWARE.
Wednesday, May 29, 1912

Founded bv Robert D. Hoffecker Jnly 5, 1854
Editor and Proprietor until February 10, 1907
OFFICE:-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

break out and for this reason it be-
hooves Council to use the safe
guard.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Relieve Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels aud are
a PLEASANT remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers
for % years. They never fail. At all druggi sts
25c. Sample free. Address, A. S. Olmsted, lie
ROy, n Y.
Smyrna times., 1912-05-29

WORK SHoES-DOn't fail
to examine our new Spring
line of Work Shoes for
Men and Boys, SI.O0. SIPS
$3.50. $500. $3.50. $500.
$3.50 and upward.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-11
]. v. CLATz DIES
At Z O'CLOCK
THIS MORNING
Received Injuries IN Iron
Mountain Yards Which
Were Fatal.

T. w Glatz, Of 429 Eleventh
street, yard master Of the Iron
Mosintain railfoad in this city, died
at O'Clock this morning at the
Botdurant hospital, as the result OF
injuries received in an accident in
the yards last fMonday evening.
He had been in d critical condi-
ton ever since he received the in
juries and his death was expected to
occur at any hour
He Is a brotaer-in-law Of Edward
A. Burke His body was taken to
Mr.. Brrke's undertaking rooms this
morning, wherA It can be seen by
friends until noon today, when it
win be taken by the Mobile and
Ohio train, leaving here at t2:45,
to Jac ckson, Tenn, the former home
of Mrs Glatz, where the funeral
will be held The tody will be ac-
companied to Jackson by Mrs. Glatz
and two children, Thomas aud
Julius, also by Mr.. and Mrs. Burke
and Miss Jennie McHalee =,
Mr.. Glatz was abQat 40 years Of
age, born in Atlanta. Ga, where he
leaves sister and two brothers
one OF whom is physician and the
other city tax collector at Atlanta.
He came to Cairo from Shawnee
Okla. about four years ago to super.
intend tho work of building the
Cairo and Thetes. railroad When
the road was completed he took out
the first train rs conductor and re-
mained in that position until the
Iron Mountain assured control OF
the road, when he was made yard
master.
He was native of Atlanta. Ga.
and was about forty years of ge, He
has. been engaged in railroad work
most Of his life ;l
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-11
first BANK GETS
some OF U. S.
LAUNDEREDNONEY
LOOKS AS Good As New and
Smells Like 1t Was
l> Dry Cleaned. "a

tst
Snma of lLnnIe. Sam s. Mnndered

Some of Uncle Sam . ! hundered
money has reaehedrc Cairo = sts
The First i'ahk SaHd Trust cem-
pany Saturday received q consider
able sum Of the former filthy lucre
which had been placed in the wash
tub and turned out sweet and clean.
Much Of the money was payed out 10
the banks customers yesterday and
all Ware pleased at the opportunity
to haadle the bright, fresh looking
money that appeared almost as goed
as new Cashier H. P&Aisthorpe, of
the bank, says the Numbered money
is much easier to- handle than the
new, as ii doesn't stick to the fingers
so readily, Thousands Of people
have handled the bills before they
were laundered, yet hey have with
stood the usas. we'll The money
has All odot quite different from any
other kind, beirg similar to that Of
goods which have been just re-
turned from the cleaners whore they
have been dry-cleaned
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-11-11
THINGS GET CHEAPER
SINCE ELECTION OF WILSON

Albert DeMontcourt, the well
known lumber man youches for the
following, which happened since the
election of Woodrow Wilson to the
presidency and the other Democrats.
He says he overheard a negro, who
was at work on one of the lumber
barees, in a conversation with
another negro, say: Il kinda didn't
believe dat talk abort if de Demo-
Gratis got 'lected 4tyrythin'd be
cheaper, now knows it. COS de day
fore lection | paid S5c for one pos
SUM and dc next day after de Demo-
Gratis got in, got two 'possums TO
fon' bitsn