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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
"War" Bank Notes.

The S"i SIS National bank. With head
quarters at Zurich. has jus, completed
printing at Geneva var bonk notes
of twenty francs each for sum of
SG.n00.0oO, bnt they will not be put
into circulation unless war breaks out
In Europe. While The notes We're be
ina printed special police guarded the
rsin,in. offices and 'h.. bank nigh, and
day, The notes are now stocked in
The cellars Of he bank OF Zurich.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
The Child. Father of the Man.

The late Thomas - Reed when =
lao was requested TO bail on a small
boat that had been leaking badly and
was almost fun OF water
Z can't do it" replied Tom. Its
Unconstitutional.
What do you mean inquired the
owner of the boat.
THE constitution Of the United
States says replied the future states
man, that excessive bail shall not be
required OF any man Youths Com
panion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
The FRS. Rock - 7a.1

In New Street, lIpsai.5, M ,.n,i:.!t.
rays I. writer il! ''sa strand. t.s,Jp
ie be s.eu the vers eSus 1tt,,sa: a..
interesting 7p&ci.ir.s i !, gt4.hl,}r ..,.
Tho bird is II property o. ttYn Is,
children, Il littlr gill ai@l ~. Asli
caught it ike Years ago, y,,.e;i /;
quite baby. III 4 lead rae.segs I;
OF the geu!ler SIX. g.:d ,ncllisi.'.s
small pen in a :i;ly back eajd,eli \
attempt has eHer iJe"n il:aiie - t4,tf
the rock to talk. and yet ~. "a
vocabulary Of ,.lUse ui,on 40 sin.
words. She is often aiiov@.. oil
the garden. Gor although sly, la: !,
swiftly and strongly. size can be trii:1
ed not to make her tscape. ii Is s,,i
that this is the first lnst;i.icc Of Il :3.
developing the power to taii.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
a Question Of Time.

"Wouldnt il take some time to let a
Jungle grow deus. enough to serve
as protection for he Panama
caual9"
Yes" replied the experienced states
nave; but it would probably be com
pie;e years before we could gel an
appropriation through congress sutii
Gent for some other arrangement.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
oh. that's all moonshine." "
A S1lrmisa

That. said the musician, is 4
siradiVar!us II is worth thousands
HIM. replied Mr. Cu,nrox, rather
YEARLY II suppose music Is some
thing like the dlu., business.
Things cost more when you cab en-
10y tlleir Latin names
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
Her Natura, Protector.

90 Clara. we had Il dreadful scare
.his morning, burglar scare." said
Mrs. Fink. There was a frightful
noise about two O'Clock. and l got up.
turned on the light and looked down.
to see a mans legs sticking out from
under the bed
Mercy how dreadful The burg
lar's?s
NO my dear, my husbands He
had heard the noise, too.'-Youths
Companion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
Unapureciative.

Ia - mnstd Noah. is he looked
upon the flood from one of he vim
dons oil tie Ark, 'ihe folks Who ieered
al ne for building this vessel laughed
al me when ! iold them il Vas the
Original water wagon. bnl they would
have Jared bettef had they appteciat-
ed in time lie dry vii of my li'tle
joke.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

Dackacne, too, with
some kidney disor-
ders, get Doan's
Kidney Pills, which
have cured thou
sands.
John T. scapt-
ling, Trintd = d.
Colo. says: II was
confined to bed
with rheumatism,
so helpless. l had
to be fed. My back
ached acutely and
kidney secretions
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
Tho Position for Her.

After speaking al great length on
the emancipation OF women, young
woman asked a statesman:
Surprising women We're admitted to
govern the affairs OF the common
wealth. what post would you assign to
me?"
The management OF an Institution
for the deaf aud dumb"
why that"
Because either these unfortunates
would learn to talk or you would learn
to keep quiet"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

broke my rest. Nothing helped un-
til used Doan's Kidney Pills and
they did me world OF good have
never missed days work since"
when Your Back Is Lame, Remem-
Der the Name-DOAN'S." soc all stores.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
SAUL OF TARsUs SAW
THE GLORIFlED JESUS
eY PASTOR RUSSELL
z PASTOR RUSSELL
New Orleans. Ia.

New Orleans, La,
April q. Pastor
Russell gave two
addresses here to-
day: he had crowd
al houses. We re-
port one Of his ad-
dressss. which was
from tho I ex t:
Last OF all Flo
was seen OF me AL
10. as of one born
before the time.
/ Cor. XIV. s. He
said:
st. Paul was dis
GUESSING the resur-
rection OF the dead.
He realized that ON
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
WOMAN SICK
twelve YEARS
Wants OtherWomen to Know
How She Was Finally
Restored to Health.
Louisiana, Mos think woman
naturally dislikes to make her troubles

known to the public.
but complete restor-
alton tohealth means
so much to me that
l cannot keep from
telling mine for the
sake of other suffer
ing women.
81 had been sick
about twelve years,
and had eleven doc.
tors. / had drag
r;,,r do,up paipo
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
Divinatjon.

Il am very observant. sir, and from
the way you WINGED when | stamped
on your foot. conclude you have a
pedal affiiction"
Say no more. acknowledge the
corn"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

To be sweet and clean. every WON
an should use Paxtine in sponge bath
ing. 1t eradtcates perspiration and
all other body odors. At druggists.
Csc a box o. sent postpaid on receipt Of
price by The Paxton Toilet Co., Bos-
ton, Mass
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
ProfessionaI Bias.

Were having very dry weather"
That's because our weather man
IS too much interested in local op-
ton"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
sAckAcHE AND ACHING JOINTS

Together Tell Of Weak Or Disorda-ed
Kidneys.
Much pain that masks as rheuma-
tism is due to weak kidneys-to their
failure to drive of uric acid thorough
~. When you suffer achy, bad joints.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
Use ALIENS Foot-Eass

The antiscptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes Tor tired. tender smartinx, ach-
ing, swollen feet. 1t makes your feet feel
easy and makes walking Delight. Sold
everywhere, 25c. For free trial package
address Allen $. Olmsted lie Roy, N. y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
,LAtxsAxYwxERk,A..


PLAt11XxYwxERK, AZ.
TnAt1t ASD klLlB ALA
vLlts. Neat. clean.
OrnAIns entail, conven-
lent, cheap. kasss -
ssasss. NadeOf metal.
can'tspilloftipover;
will not soil or In uro
anything. &uaran-
teed effective. Is ets.
each 81 lsslses or D
sent prepaid forSl.M
Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

Mrs. wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softcns the gums. reduces indamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
En,,iyocal

'lae' sometimes consists of knowing
enaHsh NOT to ktln" TOO moch
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

Some people are congenial not be-
cause they like the same things. but
because they hate the same people.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

Many a woman who wishes she had
been born IL man would be surprised
To know that her husband shares the
wish
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

Even when a bill collector finds q
man in he is apt to find him out.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

Garfield Tea helps clear muddy complex
ion, dispel foul breath and sweeten the temper.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

For liver or kidney troubles, nothing ia
quite SO reliable as Garfield Tea.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

A true friend is a person who
listens TO your troubles.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
Executions.

Don't you believe soft answer
turns away wrath. tried it the other
day with my wife,
And she got mad?"
Did she? She asked me what her
biscuits tasted like. and l merely said
mush."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
paradoxicai Polite

There is one odd thing about the
English candidates for parliament"
What is that"
They stand for seat"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

"W'l,,ts in that report about private
stil IN the mountains near your
place
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
DAISY FLY KILLER
HAROLD SOMEkS, $50 DeKalb
SASKATCHEWAN FARM LANDS

Improved and unimproved. Where
the prize winning wheat of the
world has been grown. We solicit
your attention. All inquiries will DO
dealt with promptly aad with pleasure.
J. E. Roy I Co., l4l 10th ST. .''.skat.e.. C.,.l.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

To stay young To grow Young, Garfield
Ten can help 1t rejuNenates both in looks
aud energy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23

Mans favorite brand of love is u.u
ally the latest
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-05-23
.Alabasfiine

Ift man who hesitatrs may win by
watching others lose
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08

IHI'vtIHI ~ T IIV IIIltS- DIaPAlcIl.
Harrisonhurg. Va, Juno 7.--Yester-
day. the forty-ninth anniversary of tho
death Of General Turner Ashby, was
celebrated as Confederate Memorial Day
in HarrisonhurE. An address of inter-
est was delivered by Rev. w. s. Ham
mond. d. D.. of Woodstock. The graves
OF the Confederate dead were decorated
with flowers. and crosses of honor were
awarded to w. J. Cowger, Jacob II. De-
poy. !. W. Coffman, a. G. Sherfcy, j.
II. Leap. V g. Switzer. w. y. Day, /.
j. Miller. w. G. McAllister, all vet
Grams: w. y. Sprinkel aud Harry
Strickier. sons OF veterans; Mrs. Mary
L. Pollock and Mrs. Mary r Byrd.
widows of veterans, and Misses Bes-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
Y. NJ. c. A. CLOSES
NIGHT SCHOOL
Awards Announced at Annual
Exercises-Address by
Sutherland.

The annual supper and closing OK
ercises OF the slight school or tho
Young Mems Christian Association
took place In the big uining room of
the association building last night
This Is one of tho unique events OF
the year, and is thoroughly enjoyed
BY tho students and their Invited
guests. The dining room presented a
most attractive appearance. and the
supper was served by the Woman's
Social Committee. I, b Richardson.
chairman OF the Educational Class
Committee, presided. After supper
Fred 5. Jones. one or the association
members. rendered a fine vocal se!cc-
ton. and the chairman submitted his
annual report.
The address Of the evening was he
livered by y u. Sutherland fo.mer-
~ religious work director OF the WASH
ington association. HIS talk, Ayers
on Top" was full. OF Inspiration ana
cncourag cement to the young men and
boys OF the educational classes. After
his address the following awards We're
made:
senior-show card wri,ing-charles
w. Crowder, Jr., y. r. Barcody
Certificates OF d!stincti)n--Senlor or
Bookkeeping. T.. p. Jackson. L. <.
Jones. Il. b. Higgins. r. y. Cordlc.
show card writing. Palmer NJ, Hundley
l. T.. selden; typewriting, r. II. Lee.
Frank T. Kuyk: stenography, r. H.
Lee; mechanical drawing, j. p Bourne
Junior-Spclling T. r. Cordle Roger
NcClelland. arithmetic. T. T. Cordlc
Roger McClelland; penmanship and
business. Richard G. Jones, V. NJ. Green.
Certificates of meri,-Sen! or-Book-
keeping. Robert Hackett; Arithmetic.
/. q Tignor. stenography, Andrew
Seward, c. J.. B!Xby. Junlor-Pcnnan
ship and business. Edison Grant.
Thomas Chlldress. q. c. Robinson. {.
c. Cordle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08

Shenandoah and Cumberland Valleys
gathered here yesterday. the forty
seventh anniversary OF the mortal
woundins o: General Turner Ashby, to
attend the annual memorial exercise
in Stonewall Cemetery, IN which the
Ashby brothers and more than 5000
other Confederate soldiers are buried.
Rain interfercd with the program and
broke up the procession of veterans.
miiit!amen. academy cadets. Boy
Scouts. firemen. school children and
people generally. and many were
knocked down and trampled upon dur
ing tho rush for shelter.
The elaborate floral decorations
were practically ruined. After the
storm the exercises were held in the
courthouse auditorium, and the prin-
cipal address was made by Reprcscn-
tativc Henry d. Flood. OF the Tenth
Virginia District.
After paying feeling tribute to the
patriotism of the Confederate soldiers,
he reviewc. the distinguished contri-
buttons great Virginians have made to
the growth and greatness OF the ma
Hion.
The time has come. he said. when the
East and Middle West turning to the
South for Democratic candidate In the
new political cr!Sds now confronting the
country, and he predicted that whoever
Was nominated at Baltimore lie would be
= man of southern origin His reference
to champ Clark great SoutherneI
evoked no applause. but when he mentioned
Woodrow Wilson as the son OF the Valley of
virginia, the vast audience Joined In APP
plausc that gained in volume. while the
speaker smiling remarked that mo tr!-
buto to Wilson, who was born in the CON
eFeSs'onal district represent. can fail to
co pleasing TO me-
Mr. Flood eXtolied Oscar Underwood as
ii great. conservative leader from the South
and added that he was ready to follow 10y
ally any good man who might be nominated
at Baltimore. but he confidently expected TO
have the pleasure OF supporting one of the
three southern men he mentioned this year
Tor President.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08

Professor William a. sowles. superln-
tendent of the Virginia School for tho
Deaf and the Blind, of this city. and
of Mrs. Bowles.
Among out-of-town guests were Mrs
George Caldwell. OF Huntington, w.
Va; Miss Mary Graham Cameron. of
Goshen, Va: Mrs. Hunter Mcclure.
aunt of the groom and Misses Lucy
and Mary Gibson, cousins. of Rich
mond Mr.. and Mrs. V. a. Shackleford,
of Orange; Purcell McCue, of Crozet:
Addison Reynolds, Richm6nd; DIR. AL
fred LeFreyc, University of Virginia;
MIR. and Mrs. William Eskridge Gilke-
son. of Bluchcld, w. Va. y. r. Bowles,
Of Baltimore, and party of friends
from the University of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
ONE NEGRO KILLS MOTHER.
Men Drink Nearly Gnilon of Liquor
Then Get Into FntnI Diihculty.

TSIITVTuI ] 7 IltNI u.
stanton. Va. June after con-
summing a respectable part OF gallon
of whskcy bought In Stanton two
negroes. William Brooks al. Bud Mil
Ter, got into difficulty ono mile below
Fishersrille on yesterday, ana Brooks
was killed, being shot in the neck with
a single barrel shot gun BY Bud Miller.
\ coroner's inquest was ncld and Mil
Ter and his wife Were both placed in
the county Jail at Staunton. Miller
charged with murder and his wife with
being an accessory. They were all CON
sdered bad negroes by the people of
the community. and the Fishcrsviile
magistrate had planned to raid Mil
lers home last night for liquor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
s,nnds on His RESOLUTION.

WASHINGTON. june 7.-Defylng Min
ority Leader Mann on the Republics II
size. and talking directly at Represen-
tativc FITZGERALD, chairman O the An
preparations Committee. on the Dem
ocratic side. Theron Akin. representa-
tive from New York. announced in
sientorian tones to-day that he in
tended TO stand on his resolution
calling for rigid investigation Of tho
Weather Bureau.
His ultimatum brought roar Of
laughter. for it was the peaceful end
ing to strategic move about the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
representative Akin Says Weather Bureau Is
Mismanagod and That Chief Has Made
Falls Statements to COMMITTEES
IsPecfal 10 The mes.Dispatch

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
Washington. June .-Nepresentative
Theron Akin. OF New ork has sub
nittcd to the House of Representatives
4 resolution ccnsurlng bitterly the
Weather Bureau OF the United states
end Willis l. Moore. chief OF the bu-
Veau. The resolution has been refer
red TO the Committee on Rules. and
copies OF II have been sent broadcast
throughout tho United states.
Mr.. Akin. IN speaking OF his rcsolu-
ton, says;
Being convinced OF the existence
OF gross Extravaganza and sncMci.ncy
In tho mana cement OF the Weather
Bureau as IN some other bureaus OF
the Department OF Agriculture. aud be-
lieEing that hardness on the part Of
the Committee on Expenditures in that
department In conducting an inquiry
promised more than q year ago, Is due
largely to opposing influences insti-
gated by Wills l.. Moore. the chief of
the Weather Bureau. and his subordi-
mates acting under his direction. l nave
introduced the resolution providing
for an investig cation By a special COM
nittee."
The resolution sets OF that the
Weather Bureau now costs the govern
mcnt moro than 81 100000 annually.
ana that the cost IS steadily incress-
ing without any apparent improve
m"nt IN It's work that tncrc Is wide
dissatisfaction with the management Of
the bureau under Willis l.. Moore that
the bureau is managed cxtravagantly
and inehiciently' that Willis l.. Moore
is absent from his cost of duty for
lonS periods. md that he Is now ia Flu
rope, ana that ne has made false state
ments before the House Committee on
Agriculture. that he is arbitrary am:
contrary in dealing with his subordi-
mates that he Is pcrsistently active in
preventing INVESTIGATION OF mis- bureau:
that he has suppressed valuable wealth
or crop reports TO the arcat Injury OF
farmers and therefore. II is ;,sked that
q special committee be appointed to
investigate the United States Weather
Bureau under the ma ma cement Of Wu-
Lis L. Moore
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
NcXic,Y OF Trade.

Bradstrcets Weekly Review of Trade
tomorrow Will say: Better more sea-
sonable weather and the progress of
tile crops toward points where pro-
sponsible for further expansion in
the volume of final distributive trade
rms Is, of course. most marked in re-
tail trade in the larger cities and in
dustrial centres. and less SO in the
country districts. where farmers are
sun wrestling with the obstacles i'm
posed by an almost uniformly late
planting and growing season.
Dry goods and light summer wear
ing apparel are feeling the stimulus
of the weather. There is a fair trade
III fall goods. but this is governed by
a studied conservatism bred of poll
teal uncertainties and desire for a
clearer view of crop probabilities.
The crop situation Is one of more
hopefulness than OF any previous date
this season. The industries are in
rather good shape. Iron and steel re-
port close to maximum production.
though new demand is not so marked
The building trades show good in
crease from May. and the coal trade.
having resumed work, demand and dis
trloution are better. Coke is easier.
Wool is more active in western pro-
ducing centres. and foreign wool is in
better shape at Boston. Reports from
the cotton goods trade still display
some of the curious crosse currents
hitherto noted. Some lines of goods
are closely sold up Others. such as
heaVy yarns and wide prints. are soft
er still the general report from near
ly all lines is that stocks are not in
any sense burdensome
BUSINESS failures for the week end
ing Rune were 1877, against 2s1
last week, 232 year ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
REGULATION

any pubic
provides inefficient Inadequate
REGULATION public doing business in Richmond
provided byS
laws made IN conformity with the
various Ordinances of the City of Richmond.
he virginia Railway and Power Company "Thc
gnian in its editorial leader SYSTEM OF PUB
l( lLIII4S IN TRANSPORTATION, LIGHT AND
or SUFFICIENT MERIT TO BE A MATTER OF CITY PRDE'
3rg an shf and power service that surpassed anywhere
The Ordinance by the Virginia Electric
Railway Development virginia
Power Company doing
provides that: 800 80
The Council of the City of Richmond right
onpose such
as 1t from time time
If that does fullest possible powers regulation control
what docs mean? Furthermore the
defined
Chapter Polard
Virginia Railway
public
The Constitution 1902 article Kill provides
porao Commission shall be the government the crea
of
tons chartered by doing this
further SECTION oc and authorizes the Legislature upon
LATE AND CONTROL public corporations.
this SUBJECT AND
lkO both
broad conceivable
In the light of these FACTS and wrong:
of regulation But COMPETITION
PUBLIC SERVICE SERVICE OR
or RATES Competition inevitably consolidation the
and ultimately MUST PAY
81 oonet unreasonable fooshy
PULOUS EXPLOITATION OF THE COMMUNITY - - ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
Memorial Day ut stnunton.

lSpeSidi 10 Inc i dispatch.
stanton, Va. June This was
Confederate Memorial Day in Stanton,
and ii was observed In til, usual way.
with procession to Thornrosc Gene
terry, participated in By the two local
military companies. the Stonewall Bri-
sade band. veterans under leadership
OF Stonewall Jackson Camp, ana the
j. H. b. stuart Chapter. Daughters Of
the Confederacy. The orator of the
day was Captain Richard S. Ker, Judge
OF the Corporation Court. chief mar.
shall was Samuel f. Pilson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-08
sic Wolfe and Maude Snyder. daush

sic Wolfe and Maude Snyder. daugh-
ters of veterans.
Colonel Martz read the names of vet
Grams who died since last Memorial
Day-R. a. Scott. Dr. j. IL. Neif. Cap
tain j. S. Harnesberger, Lieutenant j.
w. Mauck, j. y. Liggett and CT. NJ
Effinger, all members OF s. B. Glib
bons Camp.
Colonel Martz exhibited the Tenth
Virginia flag, which George + Miller
saved at Appomattox by stripping 1t
from the staff and hiding 1t under his
coat. 1t has been In the Miller fam
lily since the war
j. Ogden Murray. assistant Inspector
general of the Seventh .irSinia Dis
trict. made q brief address to tho
camp.
number OF women In the afternoon
decorated Ashby's monument, several
miles from town.