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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
ii RACE TRACKS CLOSED
Yet Betting on Races is Going Or
From Ocean to Ocean

Forty-one racetracks in the United
States have been closed as a result
of the reformers' activity, and prop
erty worth millions of dollars have
been practically ruined. together with
the American breeding industry. But
betting on races is thriving in the
pool rooms from ocean to ocean,
In New York state. Aqueduct, Jam
aica, Belmont Park, Gravesend,
Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach,
Empire City, Saratoga and Kenil-
worth Park in Buffalo have been bar
red to the public. The white eleph-
ant at Salem, ~ H., is a mass of
ruins. Monmouth Park, Clifton, Lin
den, Gloucester and Gutenberg pass
ed out OF existence in New Jersey 20
years ago. Bennings track in the
District of Columbia is idle.
The Chicago tracks-Washingt
Park, Harlem and Hawthorne-were
shut up as result of bitter political
warfare in Cook county. The fair
grounds, Kinloch Park and Delmar
Park in st. Louis were put out of
business by former Governor Joseph
Folk, also Edward Corrigans track in
Kansas City. Corrigan went broke
when the reformers killed racing in
New Orleans, where he had big mon.
ey Invested in City Park, which ran
In opposition to the fair grounds.
Tracks at Jacksonville, Tampa and
Pensacola were closed by Florida
legislators last year. while South Car.
DINA put the bee on Columbia and
Charleston last winter.
Two finely appointed tracks in Hot
Springs, Ark. nailed up the shutters
several years ago, John Condor, the
blind Chicago promoter, losing heav.
lily in the Oaklawn Park venture. In
California, Emeryville. Ingleside, Tan.
foran and Santa Anita are going to
wreck and ruin. Long ago the game
was smothered at Roby, Ind, and AL.
exander Island, Va. Texas got in
line by prohibiting racing and book.
making at San Antonio and Dallas
Iron Hill gave up the ghost before
Maryland even thought of legalizlnq
the sport OF kings.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
Rip Out Your -
Dress Shields
Fire EN- Quick!
You Won't Need Them ANY More
If You Use PERSPI-N0!

It's goodbye forever to dress shields.
Goodbye to excessive unnatural perspira-
ton OF the arm-pits. You can wear any
weight Of clothing or live In hot stufiy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
THE ROAD MONEY
How II is Being Expended by the Diff
ferent Commissioners

The cost of the state aid work un-
der George 4. Hin to date is S5S2.
leaving about $500 yet to be expend-
ed at Bennington.
The cost of the state aid work un-
der ]. T. Carrier at Readsboro to
date is $25, leaving about s240O yet
TO be expended.
The cost of the state aid work un.
der Fred Bowles at Woodford is 1888
for 1920 feet OF road, completed ex-
cept cuiverts. Balance reserves for
culverts 1920 Woodford has since
been allotted 5000 extra state money.
The cost Of the state aid work UNI
der G.. b. Sheldon at Rupert is 1887
for 1920 feet of gravel road 25 feet
wide, Balance on hand $1,000 which
will be expended on the West New
York road
The cost of the state aid work un.
der Michael Morrissey at Arlington
is about $500 and the road is practic-
ally completed. Balance on hand
S25, to be expended on the Sunder-
land road
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
isSs ., dle Town and dlIGse Told Briefly
ana R.aN Readers-
There will be a regular meeting of
the w. X. O. this evening.


There will be regular meeting of
the w. R. c this evening.
Karl Henry, the young son Of Mr..
and Mrs Walter Townsend is i'll of
measles.
Miss Agnes Van Santyoord is a
guest OF Miss Dorothy rockingham
at White Plains, N. Y.
Miss Avis Babcock returned Thurs
day to her home in Hoosick after
visit to Miss Irene Graves.
Miss Dorothy Carver, a student at
Wheaton seminary at Norton, Mass,
is home for the summer vacation.
Mems high grade clothing at half
price at the great clothing sale which
begins Saturday in the library build
ing.
AnotheC dance will be held at N
e. o. p. hall Friday evening, June q.
Admission rs cents. Music by Fraz-
ier's full orchestra IT.
Frantz Haagensen went this morn
ing to the Y. M. c. A. camp, Abnaki,
at North Hero for the summer. Mr.
Haagensen was formerly employed at
the Y. NJ. c. A.
Mrs William b. Bailey Of North
street who suffered a relapse from
the measles is slowly regaining her
strength, being able to sit up for the
first time on Friday,
Mems suits at $2.5. 1915, $500,
$3.50 and $40, worth just double. At
the greatest clothing sale ever held
in southern Vermont, which begins on
Saturday in the Library building.
A rummage sale will be held at the
old academy library on Friday and
Saturday of this week from 10 a. m
until p. m. Spring and fall cloth
ing and freshly trimmed hats will be
the speclalties. Sta
The funeral of Mrs. l.. H. Buss was
held at o'clock this afternoon from
her late home on Union street. Mem
bers of the family acted as bearers
| Rev. w. F. Meyer of the First Bap
fist church officiated. The buria
was in the village cemetery.
The Woodmen's Social club will
hold card party and strawberry SUI
per at their rooms in the opera hous
block Friday evening, June 81 AL
are requested to present invitation
card at door except members. En-
tertainment free. Supper zoe.
1t
Miss Eva Lassor has returned HON
from Quebec, where she has finishe
her course of piano and graduate
with high marks as lauriate unde
Prof J. A. Bernier of the Academic {
Music OF Quebec, pupil OF Guilman
formerly director OF the CONSERVATION
in Paris.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
DORSET

Smith Matson spent the past week
with relatives in Fort Edward, N. Y.
Misses Zephine and Bessie Hum
phrey arrived Thursday at Westover.
A daughter, born June A. gladdens
the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mich
OILS.
Judge Mattison of Glastonbury was
in town Thursday last, guest of Judge
Kent.
H. F. Gilbert was in Manchester on
Tuesday evening. attending the Alum
nj banquet.
The Misses Cheney and Anna Har-
wood are at home from T. c. A. for
the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Morris motor
ed to Brattleboro Sunday, returning
in the evening.
Mrs. Charles B. Kent was the guest
of DR.. and Mrs. Trull in Manchester
last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Roberts visited
in Wells Saturday, stopping as guests
of Mrs. Nathan Sykes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Manley and
child of Albany, N. Y, are visiting at
the home of John Manley.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Kent attend
ed the B. and B. Alumni banquet at
the Equinox Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Emma Obermaier will soon
occupy "O-Be-merry" cottage, having
returned from Troy last week.
Miss Leary left at the close of her
school for visit of Il few days in
East Dorset. when she will go to Lake
Dunmore for the summer.
Lewis Batchelder arrived from U.
v NJ. on Wednesday and will pass the
summer with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Batcheder
The Ladies Home Mission circle
will meet with Mrs. c. N Williams,
Wednesday afternoon for work, and
later 10 listen to short program.
Mr. and Mrs. E. II. West and Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Glover were in Manches-
ter both Tuesday and Wednesday eve
nings. attending the banquet and the
Junior hop.
Miss Genevieve DeKlyn of Albany
is guest of Mrs. j. A. Eagleson of Dor
set and Mrs Kelley of Manchester.
Mrs. DeKlyn of New York is also at
the Eagleson home.
Miss Marcia Gray and Miss Lath-
rop who have always spent their
summers at Outlook Villa, will not re.
turn here this season, but will spend
their vacation along the Pacific slope.
Rev. Mr. Mills of Bennington who
preached here on Sunday Was greet.
ed by fair audience, who spoke
with appreciation of his earnest
words. Rev. Mr. Hunt exchanged
pulpits with Mr.. Mills.
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Sny,
der occurred in Manchester on Fri.
day last. Her death came as re
lease from many years of extreme in
validism. She was sister of Mrs
l.. p. Snyder of this place and was
we'll known in the community, much
of her life having been passed here.
Those who attended Pomona
GRANGE at Wells last Friday felt
well repaid in the enjoyment OF the
fine drive on fine day and the ex
cellent program presented. A bounti
full supper was served by the Wells
Grange TO about two hLndred guests
Twenty-Five members we're present
from Dorset.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21

WINNING HER APPROVAL
by cooling her palate, yet warming
her heart, is the miracle he's work
ing before our finely equipped
SODA WATER
Fountain. Good diplomacy, and
we're always willing to help along
Purest fiavors, crushed fruits, health
insuring phosphates, and down to re
70 Soda Water dashed over a lump
Of lee Cream Of which the gods used
to sing. Our Soda Water Fountains
the Mecca for all tired. thirsty NOR
tails. Come in and let us help make
you happy at five cents smile.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21

rooms, but you Will never again have your
clothing in the arm-pits soaking wet from
perspiration, or have them get stiff, fade
and have the colors run, If you use the
new marvel, PERSPI-NO.
You can go TO dance, to the theatre,
concert, or any social affair. feeling sure
that you will never be Inundated or be in
perfect misery because OF arm-pit perspi-
ration. PERSPI-No is n powder. simple
formula, absolutely safe for anybody. Try
II once: you'll be convinced and surprised.
You apply 1t With the pad which is packed
With every box sold. PERSPI-HO is a
wonder You'll say so after using 1T once.
Satisfaction or money refunded.
,PERSPI-NO is for sale ut your drug
gist s at 25c box, or sent direct, on receipt
OF price, by the Perspo CO., 2l5 Lincoln
Ave-, Chicago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
SOreFeet Cured or
Honey Back

Have You heard about the offer w.
l.. Gokay is making to every reader
OF the Bennington Banner. II EGO
the refined foot ointment doesn't
drive out soreness. aching and all foot
misery you can have your money
back Price 25 cents.
Men and women who have not en-
ioyed n walk for years now find walk.
ing n pleasure. No better remedy on
earth for corns, ounions. callouses,
chilblains, chapped face and hands.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
FRECkLES
Don't Hide Them With a Veil; Re-
move Them With the New Drug

An eminent skin specialist recently
discovered a new drug, othine-dou-
BILE strength. which is so uniformly
successful in removing freckles and
giving a clear beautiful complexion
that II is sold by VIM. L. Gokay I'M
der an absolute guarantee to refund
the money II II fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a
veil, get an ounce OF othine and re-
move them. Even the first nights
use will show wonderful improve
ment, some OF the lighter freckles
vanishing entirely. II Is absolutely
harmless, and cannot injure the most
tender skin.
BE sure TO ask VIM. l.. Gokay for
the double strength othlne; II is this
that is sold on the money back guar
antee.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21

Rev Mr.. Mills of Bennington who
preached here on Sunday Was greet.
ed by fair audience, who spoke
with appreciation of his earnest
words. Rev. Mr.. Hunt exchanged
pulpits with Mr.. Mills.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21

Miss Marcia Gray and Miss Lath-
rop who have always spent their
summers at outlook Villa, will not re.
turn here this season, but will spend
their vacation along the Pacific slope.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-06-21
Notice

The Star Furniture Company OF
Pittsheld, Mass. has bought out
the Berkshire Furniture Company. OF
Pittsheld and is doing business under
the name Of the Berkshire Furniture
Co. 6ts
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
Miss Martha Upton, of Ken
lucky, Has Chief Place in
Time-Honored Ceremony.

POUGHKEEPsIE, N 7, June A.
Offcial announcement that the time
honored Daisy Chain Procession as a
part of the Vassar college class day ex-
ercises will not be abandoned this year.
as was expected, has brought unbound
ed happiness to students of Vassar.
Because of the many requests to CON
tinue the pretty and unique ceremony
the college authorities have decided to
have the Daisy Chain Procession this
year as usual, Glass day will be OBJ
served June II. The Daisy Chain Pro-
cession will start at o'clock in the
afternoon and "a of the prettiest girls
in the sophomore class will bear the
floral chain
Miss Martha Louise Upton, of Ken
lucky will be this years daisy queen.
She is one Of the prettiest girls at Vas
sar
The first of the commencement exer-
cises at Vassar will be held June 8,
when the tree ceremonies will be held
June Dr. James Monroe Taylor presi-
dent of the college, will deliver the bac-
calaureate sermon to the. graduates On
June 10 Mrs. Taylor, wife of the presi-
dent, will hold her annual at home"
and the May dance will be held June II
will be class day Commencement ex-
ercises will be held on the following
day
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
HOLDERS OF CENTRAL
RAILWAY STOCK PLAN
BIG ISSUE OF BONDS

SAVANNAH, GA. June 4.-The
stockholders of the Central of Georgia
railroad, who yesterday authorized an
issue of $15,OOOOOO of per cent cumu-
lative preferred stock, have called an
other meeting for July s to authorize
the issue of a large amount of refund
ing and Improvement bonds with which
to liquidate existing Indebtedness
against the Central The stock issue
will be used to take up the roads in
come bonds. The state railroad com
mission will grant a hearing on June
20 TO sanction the issue
Following the stockholders meeting.
the directors ratified their action. Al
this meeting John Bell rendered his
resignation as secretary of the Central
Bell, who is also assistant secretary
of the Ocean Steamship Company. will
resign that place. at the next meeting
of the company's directors
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
STREETS
CALLED SHARES
FOR GIRLS
Police Matron Declares Strict
Home Training Necessary to
Save Hundreds.

Mrs. Mary Bohnefeld, police matron
declared today that conditions in At
lanta are more perilous to the young
girls of the city than they have been in
years, and urged immediate action to
remedy them.
THE problem of the young girl is thu
greatest and most important confront
ing Atlanta today" said Mrs. Bohne-
field The public thoroughfares of the
city are snares for hundreds and it is
high time public officials were giving
this matter their attention"
Mrs. Bohnefeld declared strict home
training was the great fundamental
necessity at this moment.
Mrs Bohnefeld gave expression to her
opinions apropos Of the address Sun
day of Evangelist Bob Jones who Sc
verely denounced the modern deco
rated" woman and pleaded for a revo-
luton of sentiment among womankind.
Advocates State Home
Mrs. Bohnefeld says her experience
has made her a staunch advocate of g
state home for girls Such home. she
believes. is preferable to private insti-
buttons, and could>easily be made self
sustaining and of great good
AS to the situation in Atlanta, Mrs.
Bohnefeld said
The parents in Atlanta must be un
aware of the dangers that beset their
young daughters on every hand, else
they would be more energetic in pro-
tecting them. I am in a position to
gain information that would shock the
whole city were It all known. The peo-
pie of Atlanta generally are ignorant
of what is really going on here The
situation is alarming and is getting
worse Il the true situation were
known Atlanta parents would tremble
for the safety of their daughters.
"Our greatest need along this line
right now is enlightenment of the home
and stricter home training for young
girls If girls were given the proper
instructions by parents in the homes
there would not be so much of this
tramping of the streets in immodest
dresses, highly painted faces and the
keeping of late hours.
Parents to Blame, She Says.
"First and foremost, parents are to
blame They allow their girls to rule
them and do a 5 they please, recklessly
choosing their own companions, until
finally the awake to the true horror of
it all--but too late
"The preachers of the city should
wage a campaign on the homes. If
we'll begin there and first correct the
parents. I'm satisfied conditions will be
Immediately remedied. have come in
contact with hundreds of girls whose
lack Of proper home training have led
them into the police station, and my
experience has. caused me to regard this
girl problem as the greatest and most
important we face today"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
COUNCIL WELCOMES
EXPERT PROBE OF
CITY GOVERNMENT

Council has unanimously invited the
Chamber of Commerce to investigate all
the city departments through experts
who will be brought here from New
York. The resolution extending the in
vitation, which was passed by council
yesterday, will probably be approved by
Mayor VIM today.
The Chamber of Commerce, through
its committee and the city board on NUM-
oipal research. proposes to finance a SIS,
600 investigation of the departments with
a view toward greater economy and
science in the administration of the de-
partments
ut is not the object Of the Chamber
of Commerce TO antagonize any city Off
Gals, said Councilman Clarence Hav-
erty, chairman of the city board of NUM-
cipal research, today ut wants to CO.
operate with the officials in providing a
more efficient city government"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
WOMAN GIVES CHECK
AS APPEARANCE BOND,
THEN STOPS PAYMENT

Mrs Pearl Maner, 105 South Pryor
street. is sought by detectives.
Mrs Maners home was raided yester
day afternoon by Detectives Hewell and
Holingsworth on complaint of neigh
bors, and she was taken to police station.
She remained there but short time, de-
posting a check for $3.50 as collateral for
her appearance in police court The check
was drawn on the American National
bank.
The officers we're given a jolt today
when Detective Holingsworth, appearing
at the bank to cash the check was in
formed, il is said, that Mrs Manner had
stopped payment on the paper
Chief Lanford ordered an immediate
search for Mrs. Maner. with instructions
that she be rearrested and taken to the
nolice station
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
121 GIRLS GRADUATE AT
MILLEDGEVILLE NORMAL

MILLEDGEvILLE. GA. June A.
The largest graduating class Of any
college in the history of the state has
received diplomas from the Georgia
Normal and Industrial college here
The graduating class was composed of
121 young women. who left today for
their homes in different sections of the
state.
Why do they ali say, AS good as
Sauer's? ?" SAUER'S PURE FLAVOR
ING EXTRACTS have received thir-
teen highest American and European
awards
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
GOOD ROADS AUTO
TOUR OF COUNTRY IN
JUNE NOW PLANNED

A special meeting Of the county com
nissioners will be held this afternoon
at 4:3O o'clock to decide on plans for
an extended automobile tour of Full
ton county. The trip will be in the in
terest of good roads.
1t is planned to offer prizes and it is
thought from 500 to 400 automobiles
will be entered. The date on which it
is to begin has not been announced.
but it will be some time in June.
Shelby Smith. member of the com
mission; superintendent Donelson, of
the county public works department.
and other officials will begin laying
out the route in the next few days.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
Riggs Disease

II your teeth are loose and sensitive,
and the gums receding and bleeding, you
have Riggs Disease, and are in danger
Of losing all your teeth
Use Calls Anti Riggs, and It will give
quick relief and a complete cure It is
a pleasant and economical tretment,
used and recommended by leading min
appreciate the need of perfect teeth Get
a soc bottle Of Calls Anti Riggs from
Jacobs Pharmacy, with their guarantee
TO refund the money If It fails TO do ell
in relieving sore mouth due to plate
pressure Circular free. CALLS ANTI
RIGGS CO. 20 Williams St. Elmira. N Y
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
OF OFFICE HUSBAND HELD
WIDOW TO RECEIVE FEES

DALTON. GA, June 4-The widow
of A. j. Calhoun, an aged Confederate
veteran. who was county treasurer, will
receive the fees of his office until his
successor is elected. T D. Ridley. as
sistant cashier of the bank Of c. L.
Hardwick & Co, who has been APP
pointed acting treasurer, has declared
that he will pay all the fees during his
tenure 20 Mrs. Calhoun Treasurer
Calhoun died at his home at Rocky
Face Yesterday and was buried today.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
SUIT INVOLVES PEGLEG'S
$500 BONUS FOR BRIDE

NV aO I{E 5 1qpH 4Tln sung Ior
that after hey husband, Isador Kranz,
had given her SO 500 to marry him. be-
cause he had a cork leg he made her
give the money back
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
RECEIVERS 10 BILLS SENT
TO WASH IN NIGHTSHIRT

GADSDEN. ALA. June Al. H.
Hibbs. a travelling salesman. had thir-
teen 500 bills and fearing that he might
lose them sewed them in his night
shirt He sent the garment to be
washed, forgetting to remove the bills.
He thought of them after the garment
been gone several hours, and calling a
policeman, went to the home of the
wa sherwoman. She had found the
money and was ready to return it with
MI hesita ton.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
BRANDT is RETURNED
TO PEN: APPEAL PENDS

NEW YORK. June 4-Foulke E
Brandt. former valet Of Mortimer L
Schie. was taken back 70 Dannemora
prison today for the 3o-year sentence
inposed upon him. an appeal Of which
is now pending.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
SENATOR'S BATHS SIS EACH;
WILLIAMS ASKS REMOVAL

WASHINGTON. June An his plea
to have the luxurious baths in the sen
ate Office building removed, Senator
John Sharp Wlliam,a said that it costs
Sc bath a senator
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
ICE PRICES UP,
HOUSEWIVES SAY
Downtown Consumers, How
ever, Declare. Rates Are the
Same as Last Year.

Ice prices during this sweltering
weather have advanced over those Of
last year, according to housekeepers
but the majority of ice dealers say
otherwise.
Prices range from 20 cents to 40
cents per hundred pounds. the price
being determined by the part of the
city it is to be delivered to and the
amount of Ice to the purchase. To
stores in the downtown districts it is
20 cents per hundred pounds where
100 or more pounds are purchased. and
at the rate of Is cents per 100 where
fractions of 100 pounds are purchased
In the residential districts 80 cents
Is charged when 100 pounds are pur-
chased and at the rate of 40 cents per
100 when fraction Of 100 pounds is
purchased.
Advance to Housekeepers.
Housekeepers claim that last year
they purchased Ice from wagons in
small amounts at the rate of 80 cents
per 100 pounds, and that this year they
are charged at the rate of from 40 to
As cents per hundred, and sometimes as
much as 80 cents per hundred.
Managers of soda founts and ice
cream parlors declare that no advance
in the price of ice has been levied upon
them: that in the downtown stores
they are getting it for 20 cents per 100
pounds just as they did last year.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-04
WINDOW BOXES FILLED.
FLORAL CO.,
Call Main 1130.

Automatic Refrigerators
are superior to all others.
G. H Mason, 6 and 8 West
Mitchell street.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-06-14
JAMES j. BRENNAN ONLY MEM
Der OF CLASS TO RECEIVE 3
DISTINCTION.

IN Of special interest to the people Of
Devils Lake will be the graduation ex-
ercises at the state university this
week, owing to the fact that James J..
Brennan, son Of Hon. and Mrs. M. H.
Brennan Of Devils Lake, receives the
degree of master of science, in the
graduate department. Mr.. Brennan is
the only student to receive the degree.
The graduating class this year num-
bers eighty-six from all departments.