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The state herald., 1912-11-22
DENVER BOYS KILL
TWO YOUNG BEARS
Small Rifle and Knife Are Their
Weapons in Fight at Close
Quarters.

Denver, Colo.-In battle with
ferocious she cinnamon bear and two
cubs, with nothing but a keen dirk
and 22-caliber rife as weapons,
George McKillip, eighteen, and Win
field Roerig, nineteen, two North Den,
Yer boys. killed the cubs in Coal
Creek canyon
Winfield Roerig and George Mcliil-
lip started out hunting and late in
Aie afternoon, as the boys were lying
In camp, they heard the sniff of
bear. Within few yards of the rude
ly constructed cabin they saw mon
ster mother bear and two cubs, pos.
sibly year and a half old.
George McKilllp grabbed his little
rifle and the Roerlg boy seized n big
dagger. The first shot at the mother
bear took effect, but the bullet was SO
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appeared useless to think or plan. (
had not Intended to sleep, yet drowsi-

appeared useless to think or plan. (
had not Intended to sleep. yet drowsi-
ness came. and lost consciousness.
know not what aroused me. but It
was already daylight. CLEAN Of sun
through the windows turning the fes-
tooned cobwebs into golden tapestry.
One side Of the box In which / lay
had been broken out. and / could see
the full length OF the shop, which ap-
peared Uttered from end to end with
all manner of implements of hus-
bandry, and Woodworking and black
smiths tools. All this perceived
with my first glance, but 1t was the
distant sound OF voice which as in
stantly held my attention. At first
could not locate the speaker, nor com
prehend the peculiar singsong of the
utterance. But as lifted my head,
listening intently. knew the man to
be beyond the wooden partition at my
right. and that he was praying fer
Vently. Somehow heartened by this
discovery l crept out from the bed OF
papers, and stole silently forward to
the narrow door which apparently led
into this second apartment. The voice
never ceased In its monotonous ap.
peal, and | ventured to lift the latch,
and take cautious glance through the
slight opening.
1t was blacksmith shop of fair
size, fully equipped with all the tools
of the trade. The man was facing me,
but with eyes closed, and uplifted, as
his lips poured forth the fervent words
OF prayer | was not religious man
in those days. yet the faith of my
mother was not forgotten, and there
was something of sincerity about that
solitary kneeling figure could not but
respect. The words uttered. the deep
resonant voice, and above all, the ex.
preston OF that upturned face, held
me silent. motionless. He was man
OF short. sturdy limb. but great bulk
massive chest. and immense shoulders
evidencing remarkable strength. Wha,
was this man. this praying black
smith? A patriot surely. from his
words OF petition; one who had suf
fered much. but was willing to suffer
more. The strength chiselled In that
upturned face. those deeply marked
features, revealed no common mental
equipment. Here was real man
with convictions, one who would die
for an ideal: without doubt radical
ready to so 20 any extreme where con
science blazed the way.
As he finally paused. his head bowed
low. stepped forward into the light
confident Of welcome, utterly forgetfu
of the uniform ! wore. Al the nrsi
faint sound OF my approach on tn,
floor he was upon his feet fronting
me. the shortness OF his limbs yield
ing him a certain grotesuue appear
ance, his deep-set eyes regarding m,
suspiciously. Before could realiz,
the mans intent he sprang betweer
me and the outer door his hand grip
ping an iron bar.
"A son Of Baal!" came the roar from
his lips How came ye here in lha
uniform? Are you alone7"
Alone. yes and | hurled the scar
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DOG WARNS MEN OF PERIL
mongrel Beast Saves Them From
Fire In Tacoma tWash.)
Livery Stable.

Tacoma. WaHh.-Jack. woolly
brown dog that has been mascot at
the Washington livery stable several
years. was the hero OF the FIRE by
which the stables and DR. Charles
Baynes' horse. cat and dog hospital
were completely destroyed. II horses
burned TO death and three valuable
pedlgreed dogs HufIooated.
Jack saved the lives OF three men
sleeping In tho upper part OF the
stable. He emerged from tho IRE
burned and blistered, having dashed
through fierce flames TO flnd means Of
escape. and lonpod from second
story window 20 the sidewalk The
dog was Hwnthod In bandngos and
given a soft bed at the homo OF Or,
Bsynes.
The pet dog, which is n mongrcl n
cross between bull terrier and n
coach dog. was asleep on the main
floor OF the stable on a bed specially
prepared for him when the fro broke
out nj 2:l5 o'clock the other morning.
The blaze spread rapidly and was dart
INK VI fNFlN ANlN'A W hNN NHAANAhf
within Go seconds after Il started
Jack Jumped from his bed and dash
ed upstairs. where Anthony Lewtan.
O. T. Rlanoy and Arthur Bells. stable.
men. were asleep Tho doE barked
and barked without waking the men
Then he jumped on the bed aud took
Lowthn'n hand IN his teeth. nlpplng II
sharply In his effort TO warn the men
OF their peril
When Lowtan awoko the room was
nlled with smoke and great tongues OF
firo could be seen sweeping toward M"
open door Tho dog continued 20 bark
tewtan hastily avoko nlaney and lieiH
and the mon. partially dressed, made
their way from tho upstairs room 10
the stairway leading 10 the main fioor
Of the stable
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Ing them back" his face darkcnlnE
Every man who rides with me knows
what war means here in the Jerseys.
they have seen their homes In nhmes.
their women and children driven out
By lloaSian hlrolinRa We nEht for
life na we'll 40 liberty, ana whon W.
strike We strike hard but enough Of
that We have sufficient confidence IN
each other by nov to talk freely What
did you discover In Philadelphia No
moro than could tell you myself. IN
warrant"
I told the story. while he listened
niicntly, his eyes alone expressing IN.
torost A. ! ended. ha slowly Ne his
pipe. and ant there smoking. apparent.
~ thinking over what had said
Have learned anything Of lmpor
thncef" ! anked finally
For Washington. yes. but very llt.
lie unknown 20 mo 30 you met Mls
trcan Claire. eh1 Tho little mimi Y
10 month since ! heard Of her"
no Nh ooHTisuEpb
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CHAPTER WI.
The Blacksmith,


had come up gasping for breath,
well out in the stream. either shore a
mere darker shadow showing above
the water. How far | had been swept
below the barge could not be guessed,
as ] could distinguish no outlines
clearly. excepting the bare spars OF a
vessel. tied up 10 the west shore. As
this ship had not been In sight preyi.
ously | concluded the drift had been
greater than anticipated, and | struck
out quickly toward the opposite bank,
fearful lest | be borne down as far as
Gloucester before | could finally make
land. II was n hard swim across the
swift current. and was nearly ex.
haus,ed when finally crept up the
low bank. and lay dripping and pant.
ing in the shelter OF some low bushes.
Except for the bark Of a distant dog
there was no sound more disturbing
than the rustic OF leaves. and the lap.
ping OF water. As my breath came
back sat up. wrung out my clothes
ms best could. and. with difficulty,
drew on the boots had borne across,
slung 10 MY shoulder
possessed but dim conception OF
where | was. yet knew must make a
wide de,our to the east so as 10 escape
British foraRing parties.
must have plodded doggodly along
through the darkness for fully Ave
miles, without percciying the first sign
Of hnbltntIon. or even wood into
which could crawl for concealment.
when ! suddenly came upon n long.
ouo'Etory stone building standing ut
the lei, Of the road. grim. silent. ap.
parcntly deserted structure. one end
Of the roof caycd In. and several OF
tho windows smashed, tried tho
doors, but they appeared firmly fas,
tened. Far In the east there was
faint tightening Of the nky promising
the approach Of dawn, and thus
aroused 10 knowledge that must
Immediately attain shelter I clan.
hered through one Of the broken win.
down, and dropped TO the enrthen
fioor within I could sec nothing. not
even hand held before my eyes, yet
carefully felt my way forward through
ianElo Of rubbish. wheels. scraps of
Iron. some casks. number Of plough
handles. and n riirhr OF stun ! could
not make out The place had evident
~ been used aH n repair shop, but
must have been closed for months. aa
I could feel the grit of dust every,
where. and cobwebs brushed ngalna,
my face ~ ! moved about Finally
felt the outlines OF large boz half
nliod with paper. and, Tor want Of
something better. cfopt IN and snug
rlod down. intending 10 rest there un.
al daylight should reveal my sur
roundlnga,
was warm enough now. my cloth
ins practically dry. but thoroughly
tired from ihe long tramp over the
dark road. and exhausted by tbe 2,
eitemcn, through which had passed.
Even my mind seemed dulled. aud !,
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lct Jacket into the dirt with a gesture
u disgust = had even forgotten |
wore H. Walt moment, heard
your prayer aud know you must be
with ua. am Major Lawrence Of the
Maryland Line"
~" stared at me mollonlehn.
Then how come yc here"
y was sent Into Philadelphia by
Washington himself. but my Identity
was discovered. and there war no way
10 escape except across the Delaware
reached hore during the nifht. pnd
crept into your shop 20 hide Tho
sound OF your voice awoke me from
sleep. and know from your words
that II was safe f3f me to come forth"
You mny krow H. young man, but
/ don't" he replied grufiy, Were n
bit suspicious Of strangers here IN the
Jerseys these days The minlons Of
Hatan encompass ur about What
have ye 20 show TO prove your story"
shook my head, attending my
hands
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small II only had tendency to anger
the beast. Another shot from the rife
struck her on the nose, and then an
other hit her in the head. but had no
material effect
The fourth shot from the rife so
frightened her that she turned and
ran up the mountain side
The cubs were then attacked. A
shot from the rife killed one OF them
and the other climbed tree. George
McKillip. the younger boy. bent on
capturing the cub alive, climbed the
tree, but the little animal made a pass
at him with its paw and started down.
The lad jumped to the ground, The
cub came down and was killed by
young Roerig.
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Robbers In Cemetery.

Fort Collins Colo C y. Moore. n
barber. was held up IN the oemctor,
hero tho other night The fright ha
received hau sent Moore TO bed. aud
under a phyuiciAnu care
While Fastening 10 his home west
Of the city he took short cut
through the graveyard and was sur.
prised when two men Jumped from
behind a Tombstone, ordering him 90
throw up his hands
In addition TO his barber trade
Moore maintains a small ranch aud
had Just sold several hogs. which
notted him iii This money. Fold
watch and a plpo were taken b. the
highwayn
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"Only my word OF honor. had a
pass from Hamilton, but destroyed
that before entering the British lines.
If tell the whole story. perhaps you
| Will understand Its truth
The expression of his face did not
change. yet / thought the deep-set
eyes were not altogether unkind
You are hungry. no doubt?'
Being human, yes"
Then Wen eat and talk at the same
| time. You're only one man, an I'm
not afraid of you, an II ye are Brit
| isher | wouldn't starve you to death.
There's little enough, the good Lord
knows, but you're welcome to the halt
of 1t. Make yourself comfortable
there on the bench"
He threw open a cupboard in one
corner, and brought forth variety of
food, placing this upon wide shelf
near at hand.
Help yourself" he began gravely.
1T is rough camp fare. but doubtless
you are used to that. Do you know
me?"
| scanned his face again intently.
surprised by the question, yet recog-
nized no familiar features.
NO" l replied. with some hesita.
ton. Have we ever met before7"
Not to my remembrance" and the
mans language and accent evidenced
education above his apparent station.
But l have won some repute In this
part OF the Jerseys, an thought my
name might be known to you. You
would recognize the signature OF
George Washington"
81 have seen 1t often"
He drew n fiat leather case from n
pocket inside his shirt, extracting
therefrom a folded paper. which he
opened, and extended to me across the
table. With a glance | mastered the
few lines written thereon. recognizing
its genuineness.
Hamilton penned that" | said in
quick surprise, "and It ia signed by
Washington's own hand"
The deep-set eyes twinkled.
Right" he said shortly. that bit
OF paper may save me from hangin'
some day. There are those who would
Ike well to see me swing II they only
laid hands on me at the right time
and place. You know what the paper
is?"
"a commission as Captain" and
bent over 1t again. ISSUED to Daniel
Farrell. giving him independent com
mand OF scouts-by heavensl are you
Bull FarrCll2"
He was eating quietly. but found
time TO answer
There are those who call me by
that nickname: others give me even q
worse handle II is my nature tc
make enemies faster than friends. You
know me them"
Il was with Maxwell at German
town" the remembrance Of the seen,
coming viyidly to mind. when yol
came up with your ragged fellows Yol
have certainly taught them how tc
fight"
There was no teaching necessary;
all the trouble ever have il In hold
The state herald., 1912-11-22
CHAPTER vi.
The One Hope.


De stopped and faced about. as
1tly halted.
rhaps this spot may satisfy your
em ents," he said sarcastically.
Var enough away at least. and
5ht is not so bad"
Fill do" replied. and threw my
4 jacket on the grass. Strip TO
bite, sir, and then we can see
well where to strike. That's bet
EDn guard"
came at me fiercely enough, con
of his mastery OF the weapon,
DC doubt, expecting me to prove
6sy victim of his skill His first
onght. a trick thrust under my
~ caused me to give back step
10. and this small success yielded
k3he over-confidence always pre-
z1hat an opponent have. was
agile. cool.headed. instructed
early boyhood by my father, a
famous swordsman. in the mys'
of the game. yet ! preferred that
should deem me n novice With
b mind. and In order that ! might
study the mans style. ] re
ID strictly on defense. giving way
lly before the confident play OF
keel. content with barely turning
the cleaning point before {,
ed me. At first he mistook this
eakness. sneering at my parties,
bore in with increasing reckless
club would be more in your line,
Ie II. Mr.. Lieutenant Fortesque.
bmmented sarcastically. but I'll
with you a while for practice
hat was lucky turn of the wrist
Du do know "A trick or two? Per
you have n parry for that thrust
elll All! an inch more and I'D
J pricked you-your defense is
bad for n boy! By all the gods. |
ID blood then-now III give you a
er nut to crack"
rras fighting silently. with lips
ID. outstanding my breath. scarce
Bearing his comments. Every
ke. every thrust. gave me insight
)is school. and instinctiyely my
r leaped forth to turn aside his
h. lie was n swordsman. stronger
!. and of longer reach. yet his
Is were old. and he relied more on
bgth than subtlety OF fence. He
)tered with skin. laughing and
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SYNOPSIS.

Lawrence, son OF Judge Law
Virginia. whose wife was Lee,
Ion n perilous mission by Gen
ton. Just after the winter at VAL
BE. Disguised In British uni
wrence arrives within the enemy's
Tho Major attends Il great fete
hes the Lady OF the Blended
rom mob. He later meets the girl
MILITANT ball. Trouble is started
Ewaltz. and Lawrence is urged by
r&ner. Mistress Mortimer CThe Lady
blended Rose. to make his escape.
zee is detected as u spy by Captain
.of the British Army. who agrees
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ad Gained q Hundred Feet before
Those Behind Me Had orasped the
Meaning Of NY Unexpected Flight.
biting me. until his icora made me
rrimiy, with fresh determination
md the nfrair
by dodi you have n right pretty
hut from the shoulder" he er.
med. "ilecn out before. | take T.,
III show you something you never
fned. Odds. III call your boys
yi"
llo,ier hold your breath. for you1l
d II now" replied shortly. The
q play Ia over With"
'ep by step ! began sternly 10 force
hghtlng. driving my point against
20 relentiessly ms 10 hush his
ech. Twice We circisd. striking.
nisrins. nshtins. our blades slit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
SCHOOL NOTES.
Ethyl Hatch, Editor.
Whoever thinks a faultless' piece
to see,

Whoever thinks faultless piece
to see,
Thinks what ne'er was, nor Is, nor
e'er shall be-Pope.
The local field meet which was
held last Wednesday was great
success. All classes entered the con-
test with as much zeal as if it had
been towns competing. The score
by points were as follows:: Sears
81, Gittinger az, VanNostrand 7,
Grogan 6, Rumley 6, Dorm 6, Nc
Morris 5k, Ackerley 3, Roland Dale
3, Roy Dale 3, Perdew 1, making in
all 80 points; 81 for the Juniors and
and Sophomores.
Friday afternoon.
Evangelist Hills and Mr.. Osborn,
his special singer, entertained the
high school and eighth grade Friday
afternoon.
When the Senior class was select
ing their class flower, one of the
boys suggested that they have Tulips.
Probably because a Junior girl
would furnish them.
The ninth Latin class are fine at
entertaining, especially so, when re-
citing.
Every one is working hard to
finish the required work before va
cation.
"Teacher!" asked Johnny, "What
is the difference between farming
and agriculture?"
"Well, my son, for farming you
need plow and harrow and other
implements, and for agriculture all
you need is a pencil and piece of
paper"
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Notice of School Election.

Public notice is hereby given by
authority of resolution passed on
April u, 1912, by the board of d.
rectors of the Independent, School
District Of Leon, in the County of
Decatur and State of Iowa, pursuant
to a duly signed petition, that a
special election of the voters of said
independent school district, will be
held at the Fire Engine house, Leon,
Iowa, on the 18th day of May, A. D.
1912, from one o'clock p. m, until
six o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
voting on the following proposition:
"Shall the Independent School Dis
trict of Leon, in the County of Deca-
tur and State of Iowa, issue bonds
in sum not to exceed fifteen thous-
and dollars ($15,0OO), for the pur-
pose of constructing and equipping
an addition to the high school build
ing?"
At which election all of the legal
voters of said Independent School
District are notified to appear at said
time and place.
Dated at Leon, Iowa, this 18th
day of April, A. D. 1912.
J. w. ROWELL,
35-3t Secretary Board of Directors.
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Center.

Mrs. F. A. Gardner came out to
visit her daughter, Mrs. Hart, Satur-
day. tt.} "A h IL.
Miss Eunice Long called on Mrs.
Janice Long. VI - 81 q
Joe Leeper bought some calves.
A churchman came Friday to visit
with John CARRIER. He is relative
of Mrs. CARRIER. ~. p. e >. =
One-fourth would probably cover
the amount of corn ground plowed
Gardens and the oats crop are
getting good start. :l ,<
Mrs. Jamie Long was business
caller with Grace CARRIER at Leon
Saturday. '~..<s Gg%
Brice NcDonough purchased
chickens; of Mrs. D. F. Long.
see by the county papers the re-
ligiouss people have an evangelist
addressing the people of Leon. 1
should be very glad II they would
have DR.. Hills of Brooklyn, John r.
Roberts Of Kansas City, and MN.
Maugersariau of Chicago come once
a year to Leon and lecture on 'Evo-
luton" as they are able advocates
of that principle and orators Of
national reputation. ! do not wish
to infringe ION your space but think
you will allow one to voice their
Views that much In my letter. "
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-02
Maple Grove and Woodland.

Frank South, of DeKalb, spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Ev-
erett and James Woodland.
Mrs. Lucinda Pray has been visit
ing at the home of her son, Dick
Pray, this week.
Mrs Lyde Beers assisted Mrs. Jor-
dan Crees with her house work this
week..
Mrs. Teat Miller and children Wis.
tied Sunday at the home of Frank
Miller near Dekalb.
Frank Hukill, of near DeKalb
was Grand River caller Saturday
night.
Lora Beer spent Thursday night
with Letha Pray.
Kline Crees, of Grand River, visit
ed Saturday night and Sunday with
Harve Weldon near DeKalb.
Will Mccarthy, of Grand River
has been papering for John Letter
and Bird Strong this week.
Will Brannaman and several 9th.
ers from this vicinity made a bust.
ness trip to Des Moines Friday, re.
turning the following day.
Fred and Dewey Crees called al
RANK
Paul Brannaman called at John
LETTERS Friday morning.
James Woodland called at George
oouth's Sunday evening.
Leota Beers visited with Mrs. J
j. Crees one day this week.
T. T. Williamson helped Port
Woodland saw wood last Monday.
Hamie and Ralph Young called on
Henry Bryant Sunday morning.
J. J. Crees called at Will Branna.
mans Sunday.
There will be church at Maple
Grove Saturday night, May 4th and
also at II o'clock on Sunday.
Mrs. Lucinda Pray left Saturday
for Murray, where she will visit at
the home of her son, Mort Pray.
Glen Crees made his usual trip to
John Weldon's Sunday evening.
Mrs. Jordan Crees and Mrs. Port
Woodland purchased new incubators
last week.
Fred Beers, of Decatur, called on
his grandmother Mrs. Jane Miller,
Sunday.
Clara and Frank Miller visited
over night with their uncle, James
Eilller, Saturday night.
Cleve Young and Orval Hukill
went fishing Sunday.
Grover Crees commenced blowing
for corn last Monday.
Sunday School at Maple Grove
was not very we'll attended Sunday
on account of the heavy rain Satur-
day night and Sunday.
f. G. Woodland was a Dekalb Wis
itor Saturday afternoon.
Lovey Woodland, Of near DeKalb.
sawed wood for A. p. Woodland one
day this week.
Marion Zimmerman called at Bird
Strong's one day this week.
John Brammer and J. F. Crees
called at j. j. Crees' Friday. They
were looking over the new work Of
the foundation. ~
The dance at Albert Kinks was
well attended Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Coffman called
at Albert Kirk s Saturday evening.
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Fairyiew..

j. s. Brown, of Garden Grove, was
a business visitor at Z. P. Hastings
last Friday. vi, ..a.5s
MIR. and Mrs. l.. P Hastings were
calling at j. H. Delk's Wednesday,
evening. u~ gA.
Miss Lois Moore is quite sick at
this writing ~ .,.
Mrs. Grimes and little son were
visitors at L. P. Hastings Thursday
morning.
Leo Williams visited with his
friend, Ruby Hart, Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Pearl MAGELLAN spent the past
week with her sister, Mrs. Gardner,
Of Van Vert.
p. Mrs. Mary MAGELLAN went to Grand
River Saturday for few days visit
with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Easter, of Van
Vert, were callers at Mrs. Mary
Machlan's Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Moore were
visiting at L. P. Hastings Monday
afternoon.
If it was disagreeable weather last
Sunday there we're about fifty pres
ent at Sunday School and church.
Rev. Branson will fill an appoint
ment at Decatur next Sunday and
the pastor at Decatur will Preach at
Fairview in the afternoon.
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Morgan Center.

Mrs. Lenna Merrick and sister,
Vida, called on Mrs. Verna Dillon
Tuesday.
Road overseer Alb Willis was re-
pairing culverts on route No. last
Thursday
Roy Dillon and wife departed on
Thursday for Cushing, Okla, where
they expect to make their future
home. Their many friends wish
them success in their new home.
Mrs. Lucy Spencer visited Tuesday
afternoon with Grandma Lowrance.
Dow Rose, of Lineville, was in
this neighborhood last Thursday
with Jew peddler who was selling
dress goods.
w. E. Dillon and Will Lowrance
made business trip to Mercer, No,
Friday.
Miss Vida Spencer has been as
sisting Grandma Lowrance with her
house work the past week.
Mrs. Alice Dillon went to Line
vile Friday to see the doctor, and
her husband, who had been spending
a few days in town, returned home
with her.
Harry Merrick and wife went to
Allerton Saturday for an over Sun
day visit with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Girls Merrick.
F. M. Lowrance planted corn last
Saturday. ~