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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
POPULAR ACTORS WIFE
SUES FOR DIVORCE.

Bert Leigh, a brilliant young ac-
tor. who first appec red in Ocala In
THE Man on the Box" and q few
months ago in the "Forty-Fve Min.
utes from Broadway" and made
quite q hit In both pieces, has been
sued for absolute divorce by hiD,
wife. who goes under the stage name
of Miss Billy Long. Ed. Bennett
nays the Star started 1t. When Leigh
played here in "Forty-Five Minutes,"
somebody told Staar reporter that
he was q single man and engaged to
the pretty girl who was the lead.
ing lady in the piece. OF course the
newspaper man Jumped at such .
nice item. and Ed. has been guying
him about 1t ever since. Ed. now
says that a copy of the Star is "Ex-
hibit A" in the divorce suit and that
snbpoenas for him and the reporter
will be along in few days. II they
will only pay the scribe's expenses,
he will be tfckled to go. The suit
was brought in Lynchburg. Va
Qlela Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
CAUGHT A RACE HORSE CROOK,

Alleged to have been trying to
work the same old fake race horse
game that resulted in q gang OF
crooks being given the high sign to
get hence from st. Augustine early
this season man giving his name
as F. w. Goodrich was nabbed in
the plaza this morning by Chief Of
Police Quigley and lodged in the city
jail. Upon him were found a roll
OF 1885. some socalled turf ex-
change tickets. newspaper clippings
regarding Juarez and other races
and a sheet containing a race result
code for use in handling racing in
formation. Chief Quigley noticed
him talking with a stranger in the
plaza considerably and it is alleged
that Goodrich was putting up the
ol-dtime-tried dope about a confec-
crate Of his being right in on the
real straight stuff from the race
tracks and able to turn Winnings
easily. The stranger was an elderly
farmer from the North, but he didn't
fall for the game. The police got
next and Goodrich was arrested
about 10 o'clock this morning.-st.
Augustine Record.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
NEW COMPLICATION
IN PARCEL POST.


Philadelphia, Pa, March 26.-Out
Of the maze of packages that
swamped parcel post headquarters
here today arose the "peep. peep" Of
thirty fluffy chicks which had been
hatched in transit from a shipment
Of eggs, accepted by a country post
master in violation Of the rules. The
clerks were dismayed at first over
what to do with the tiny birds. but
finally concluded that they would
have to be delivered to the addressee.
A great number Of eggs were shipped
by parcel post today. and. because Of
improper packing many were broken.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
WEDDING RING RECOVERED
YEARS AFTER LOST,

Orlando, March 26.-O. A. McIn.
tosh. the newly appointed plumbing
Inspector of Orlando. is the most sue
cessful fisherman that has cast .
COX in these parts for many moons.
He tells story which reads like
lomance. 1t goes like this:
Many years ago bride and groom
we're gliding leisurely over the wa
ters of Lake Concord, near the north
ern shore. Tired Of rowing, the boat
was brought to the landing by the
happy pair. padding the waters Of
the lake with their hands. Tho
moon had risen like ball OF fire out
of the woodland beyond lvanhoe,
when it was time to return to their
home nearly.
co. exclaimed the bride, ~ have
lost my wedding ring; it must have
dropped off while We We're boating
or the lake" The bot was searched
blt the ring was gone and with sad
ened hearts they returned to their
abode.
Now comes the sequel to the story.
Some days ago. while Mr.. Mcintosh
was fishing on the northern shore OF
Lake Concord, his bait gave out, and
thinking to procure some worms,
went down into the water S edge,
dug down about ore foot into the
sand. pulled up a bunch Of water
lilies, and his attention being at
tracted to a gliCtening object with
one of the roots grown through 1t
he fshed out the ring of the brilo
that had b0ated on the lake in the
moonlight SO long ago. The ring 10
OF medium size. lSk, and contains
two or three imperfect initials.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL
ASSAULT IN TALLAEASSEE

Jacksonville, March 2G.-Friday
night young Nose Shepard, colored,
was arrested in Tallahassee and
rushed off to Jacksonville by Sheriff
Houston for safe keeping, accused
of criminal assault upon a white
lady. Young Nose Shepard is the
sen Of Nose Shepard, Sr., who Ia we'll
remembered by all legislators ana
other visitors to the capital. He has
for several years been one Of the
colored janitors at the capitol, and
his son, who Is accused Of the crime,
Is also we'll known by visitors to the
capitol, for he has spent much Of
his time assisting his father. The
negro Is now in Jail here. 1t Is un-
derst0od that the alleged assault &C.
Cured Sunday evening on the capitol
grounds, between 6 and o'clock.
The lady was walking through the
grounds accompanied by q small
child when, 1t is stated, a young ne.
gro came out of the capitol and
walking up behind her placed his
hand upon her and spoke to her
when she gave the alarm. Actins
upon descriptions given by the lady
young Nose was arrested. The boy
denied to his father that he wal
guilty, and stated that he knew
nothing Of the affair.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
THREATENED WITH
GRAPEFRUIT FAMINE

Jackson lie, March 26.-The en-.
tire co .utry is threatened with q
ahortage in grapefruit for next sea.
son. 4 prominent citrus fruit grow.
gof N.A, Haven. said this morh-
ing:
AN unusual thing is taking place
in all the groves Of the State. There
are 10 grapefruit blossoms worth
mentioning, while the oranges are
putting on the heaviest show of
bloom ever seen.
the grapefruit trees, which BIOS
som with the orange trees, early In
th' spring, have no signs of buds,
even, except scatteringly. and If
there should not be an extra heavy
June bloom, there will b few grape.
fuil shipments made from Florida
tsx, N. Even If the June blossoms
DO cone out fully there Is no chance
for the crop such as Is common in
the State, for 1t is we'll known that
the srring bloom is the one counted
or for the best, and the standard
iruit crop.
The June buds will ripen late.
'ery late, and the only salvation Of
the situation Is that II the crop sets
heavy and hangs on, and no frost or
other unseemly weather conditions
Affect it, there will be grapefruit on
The market late In the summer"
lie pointed out that the shortage
IL Florida, means for some time yet
shortage in the supply available
ever the entire citrus growing coun-
Try, FOR the California orchards have
Nen so damaged by the freeze this
past winter that there 10 no expo
sncy Of supply from that source.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
AEi u. OUTLOOK FOR
DEMOCRATIC PIE HUNTERS.

Va hington, March 26.-When
'aefa statisticians finished figuring
"aa! they discovered that just one
| Of every forty-seven men who
'O'ec for Woodrow Wilson for pres
went vas a candidate for a federal
Vsl'ion They also deduced the fact
lat here will be an army Of heart
IVA and disappointed once seekers
aunoering upwards Of $4,000. for
ue'e are 1884 jobs to be filled and
,'i'aS' patriots who have signified
'Ae'' willingness to aid the govern
nent
ne question Of patronage 10 CIV
.F President Wilson and members
us cabinet some uneasy hours.
I'VE, .'efy effort is being made to spare
~ ieeiinss Of those whose applica-
~ u' must be turned down, while at
~, same time the available and fit
ior the various places are being
,.o o The task Of singing out the
~. per material without causing Of
!" those whose ambitions nee
must be wrecked in the pro-
:, nj, mas proved . delicate task.
g., NE Postmaster General Burle-
~, IS the distribution Of a greater
,.-, OF "plums" than any other
,..F F Of the cabinet, he 10 in a
say. position a. compared with
,s,. Wilson. Of the new depart
,,, Ol labor. Mr.. Wilson must or
Avn. @ his entire department, ana
,.s,.. h he has at his disposal only
n. :. Positions. he has more than
AOosand applications on fle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
LEBANON, Tenn.
| STRUCK BY A
RAGING FLOOD
200 FINE RESIDENCES ARE UN.
DER WATER.
Tennessee Central Bridge Near the
City Has Been Washed
Away.
(By Associated Press.)

Nashville. Tenn, March ga
special from Lebanon, thirty miles
east OF here, says the place was vis-
tied at 3 o'clock this morning by an
unprecedented food. 1t is estimated
that two hundred residences. some
Of them the finest In town. are un-
der water. The Tennessee Central
bridge, near town. has been swept
away.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
REPRESENTATIVE HANCOCK
ASKS FOR PRAYERS

To the churches ant to all who
know the worth of prayer: Pray that
this present session of the Legisla-
ture be guided by His eye who doeth
all things right.
Christian friends. let US look well
to our duty ON the line of praying
ic, those In authority, az we feel
much in need of your help IN the
discharge of our duty a. good and
faithful servant of the people, with
SO many kinds Of interest to repre-
sent.
In many cases some interests seem
10 teopardize othen, and yet they
have right to exist. 20 let 10 ask
and ask Alright 20 that we may have
a right to expect largely from Him
who does things az they had ought
tn be done.
We believe that IN all places. II we
will rely on the strong arm Of the
Lord and trust him for guidance,
that he will keep us to himself, give
US grace and guide US In truth, %
we earnestly ask an agreement with
oil the Christians Of the country that
our actions - the peoples represen-
tative may be seasoned with . sense
o. fairness and justice equally to-
wards all matters pertaining to the
bettering Of the conditions and the
raising Of moral standards In our
fair State.
We know that We have the privi-
lege Of expecting largely at His
hands. but He expects 10 to ask for
the things we need. and promises
that He will give to all men liber-
ally.
Again we earnestly ask that you
pray that we may have the proper
guidance and beg to be yours, for
the right,
r. W. HANCOCK,
Representtive from Polk Co.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
(By Associated Press. J

Dayton Via Lebanon), March 26.
dayton is devastated. The dead
none can even estimate. Beneath the
seething food may sleep several
thousand or the death list may not
exceed one thousand. George Burda.
representing Governor Cox, said 1T
noon that the loss will be between
500 and 1000. but this is only an
estimate. Thousands of citizens are
jammed In upper floors Of their
homes, without food. or drinking
water. About noon fire broke out In
the Russell apartments on Third
street, and people jumped from the
building into the W; ter Militiamen
IRE taking people off the housetops.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
200 DROWNED
At INDIANAPOLIS
Wire Communication Restored and
This Was First Message
Sent.
(By Associated Press. !

indianapolis, March 26.-The first
word from West indianapolis, which
was cut of from the city when the
Washington street bridge went out
yesterday, came this morning when
an Associated Press correspondent
maroOned there says it is generally
estimated that 200 drowned when
the Morris street levee broke last
night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
TAMPA CIGAR SHIPMENTS.

Tampa, March 26.-During the
week ending March Is, there were
100000 cigars shipped out Of Tam
no and the consignments are getting
bigger every day. Most Of the fac.
tories are going at full blast, ana n
the present trade keeps up this will
be a record breaking year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
tHy Associated Press. }

Columbus, March 26-At least 100
persons are drowned here. Reports
to this effect came when telephone
communication was partially re-
stored with the west side this morn
ing. Numerous persons considered
conservative assert that they saw
scores of bodies floating down the
streams and dozens carried away In
houses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
A Town Of 1000 Reported Washed
Away.
(By Associated Press. }

Xenia, Ohio, March 26.--Refugees
from Dayton this morning report
that between 500 and 1000 we're
drowned in the flood there yesterday
and that the town of Miamisburg,
twelve miles below Dayton, has been
ashed away. The town had 1000
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
ADRIAN 0PLE
CAPTURED BY
IHE BUtGAR|ANS
mpK,sH FORTRESS Is IN THE
rANDS OF THE ENEMY.
o.. Entered This Morning After
lard Fight Of Three Days;
City Is Burning.
,Ey Associated Press.)

cofa March 26.-It was an
..r,cet from a trustworthy private
.,,,ce this morning that the Bulga-
,,.u calvary had succeeded in enter
o.. the beseiged Turkish fortress.
Adrianople.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
Relief Crew Forced to Work at Point
Of Guns.
(By Associated Press. }

GAINESVILLE, Ohio. March ga
number of b0atmen at 4 o'clock this
morning refused to remove persons
from imperiled homes In the flooded
district unless paid. but a squad of
militia forced them at the point of
guns to continue the rescue work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
|DAYT0N DEVASTATED; DEATH
LIST MAY RUN INTO THOUSANDS
AT LEAST QUARTER OF MILLION PEOPLE ARE HOMELESS
OHIO; DAYTON, PIQuA DE LAwARE AND MIDDLETON
AMONG THE STRICKEN CITES
B0ATMEM WORK At THE POINT OF GUNS
Entire State Militia Duty Assist Rescue Work and Prevent
Looting Thousands Suffer Tor Lack Of Food and Water
One Town Reported Washed Away

reaching the city lay In motor boats,
but the greatest problem was found
In rushing supplies to Dayton and
other stricken cities.
In Dayton Office buildings and sew.
eral industrial plants on high ground
gave shelter to thousands. but food
is needed. Throughout the stricken
territory, however, fear IL expressed
that the death list will be increased.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
BLIZZARD RAGING
N OKLAHOMA
(By Associated Press. }

Oklahoma City, March 26--A snow
storm of blizzard proportions has
been raging throughout Oklahoma,
and northwestern Texas since mid
night. There is no indication OF .
cessation. The snow Is three inches
deem here
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
ro,t,,u Taken After Three Days'
Hard Fight.

,E, .sociated Press.)
Hustap Ia Pasha. March 26.-The
rrtress ..drianople was taken by
,torm ~ the Bulgarians this morn
ire alter fight ting Of the most ter
rble character since Monday. Flames
are DEVASTATING the city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26

The total bank clearings In Jack
ronville for the month of February
i to s14.139,S59.3l.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26

Plans are on foot for the estab-
lishment Of . canning factory In
Live Oak.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26

Milton is going have q new ho.
tel, and in the near future, too.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26
JAS. A.lEW|S ELECTED
SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS

(By Associated Press.D
Springfield, ILL.,, March 26.-James
hamilton Lewis, Democrat, was
elected senator for q long term.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-03-26

Chipley will probably have elec.
trio lights by July l, at the latest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
CARTHAGE, ILL.
> : . = . = . . . : . . . .

Attorney Louis Lamet and sister of
Warsaw We're county seat visitors yes
terday.
Miss Lucille Dyke visited over Sun
day with friends and relatives at Quin-
cy.
Albert Califf of Keokuk and Glad
stone Califf of Bowen, were visiting
friends in the city the first of the
week.
Chas. Stepp returned Saturday
evening from weeks visit in La
Harpe.
Mrs. Laura Bruce goes this week to
Chicago to purchase her millinery
stock. Miss Eunice Crabill will have
charge of the Little Shop during her
absence Mrs. Lee R. Walker accom-
panied Mrs. Bruce to Chicago Monday
evening.
Miss Gene Scott visited friends in
LaHarpe and attended the fair last
week.
Miss Maude Moore spent the past
week with Miss Elba Hyatt. of near
Colusa.
Miss Minnie Gray and her mother
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13

returned last week from Macomb,
where Miss Minnie underwent an
operation at st. Francis hospital. She
is recovering rapidly
Miss Deena Thompson returned
Saturday evening from the state uni
versity at Champaign where she has
been taking special work.
Mrs. F. M. Whitcomb left Friday to
attend the picnic at Powellton on Sat
urday and to visit relatives near Col
usa, and also to visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. VIM. B. Kimball of Nauvoo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross J. Swigert and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Shea, were La
Harpe fair visitors day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. A. Wilcox, son Ted
and daughter, Mrs. Blanche Cherrill
visited relatives in LaHarpe and at
tended the fair. Among others who at,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
suifraaettes Hold Conference,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 10. Plans
for the campaign for women's votes
In 1914 were laid at conference of
leaders of the National Council OF
Women Voters here today. The meet
Ing will continue in session for three
days. It is being attended only by
women from states where equal suf-
frage is now on the statute books.
Mrs. Emma Smith Devoe of Tacoma,
Wash, presided today
Although the conference is prirnar.
lily to decide on plans for 1914, pub.
lie meeting and banquet to advertise
the fight for the cause will be held
tomorrow. A number of states will
vote on the suffrage question next
year and members OF the Women Vot.
ers' league want to outline all cam.
paign work Immediately and arrange
Tor speakers. Mrs. DeVoe will confer
tomorrow with Representative Henry
chairman of the house rules commit
tee before which body the woman
suffrage amendment to the federal
constitution has been presented.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
social Given at United Presbyterian
Church Last Night and the
Members See What Has
Been Done.
NEW PASTOR PRESENT
Delegates Chosen to Represent the
Church at National conven-
tlon at Wa
terIoo.

The United Presbyterian church at
Ninth and Blondeau streets was
opened to its members last night dur
ing lawn social for the first time at
night since the extensive repairs have
been completed.
The work done during the summer
includes redecorating of the main
auditorium, putting in new mahogany
ceiling beams to match the seats, new
electric wiring and chandeliers, cleo
tricity being used exclusively in light
ing. A new electric light has also
been placed at the entrance. A new
roof was placed on the church and
the entire woodwork inside and out
side was painted. The church was
lighted up for the first time last night
since the work was finished and the
members expressed themselves as
pleased over the improvements that
have been made The decorating in
side is especially good and the church
now has one Of the most beautiful
auditoriums in the city.
The social held last night was Civ.
en- by the Young Peoples Union and
Rev. Hall B. McElree. who recently
accepted the call to the pastorate OF
the church, was present. The social
was also an informal reception foi
the pastor Rev. McElree occupied
the church pulpit as regular pastor
for the first time Sunday and he has
already won the respect and good will
of the congregation.
The society also chose delegates tc
represent the church at the national
convention of Young Peoples societies
at Waterloo Those chosen were
Misses Minnie Bindel, Minnie Hallum
Walter Schwarz and Kenneth David
son They will leave for Waterloo tc
attend the opening of the four days
session tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
Kansas Woman HELPLESS

Lawrence, Kas.-Mr. ]. F. Stone, of
this city, says. my wife suffered for
ten years from womanly troubles, dur
ing two years of which she was total
ly helpless. She was examined by
many physicians, some of whom gave
her up to die. Finally she began 20
take Cardui, and since then has great
ly improved in health. The tonic,
strengthening. and restorative effects
of Cardui, the woman's tonic, on tb
womanly constitution, are the m0yt
valuable qualities of this popular med.
icine. Cardui acts specifically on the
womanly constitution. Half a CEN
tury of success proves that Cardui
will do all that is claimed for 1t. Try
it for your trouble.--Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13

them were killed. Two were so bad
ly injured by the smoke they had to
be killed. two were slightly burned
and two broke loose and escaped In
jury.
There were 1000 bushel of oats
burned and SO tons of hay Some Is
sets of harness and one large wagon
were also burned. The loss is large
as the colony carries no insurance on
its property and the horses were all
valuable animals.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13

w. D. Magli, a well known mar
chant of Whitemound. Wis, bought a
stock of Chamberlain's medicines so
as to be able to supply them to his
customers. After receiving them he
was himself taken sick and says that
one small bottl, Of Chamberla s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was worth more to him than the cost
Of his entire stock of these medi-
eines. For sale by al dealers.-A
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
She Swallowed Poison.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
OAKLAND. Calf, Aug. 13.-The
police today are making an effort to
confirm reports that Eleanor Fay,
who attempted to commit suicide by
swallowing poison on a ferry boat
last night is the divorced wife of a
former United States government Of
fetal. She is recovering in local
hospital.
Tightly clasped in her hand was a
note reading: Louis: You wronged
me. Your life ought to be happy at
the expense Of mine. Burn my body
and don't tell the folks"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
Johnson Fights PaIzer at MarseiIIe.

Johnson Fights Palzer at Marsei!Ies.
PARIS, Aug. Ia Because Jack
johnson has been making himself
Objectionable in the Paris cafes, re-
sulsion of feeling has saused the
managers of the Palzer-Johnson fight
to stage 1t at Marseilles instead of
here as was formerly planned Fight
promoters fear Johnson's reputation
Would seriously hurt the game here
since several Paris newspapers have
taken up the cudgel against Paris
opening Its arms to the big black
who had to fee the United States on
white slavery charges.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
RESINOL STOPS
SKIN TORRENTS
How This Wonderful Ointment Ends
Itching and Heals Skin Eruptions.

Resinol Ointment, aided by Resinol
Soap, stops itching instantly, quickly
and easily heals the most distressing
cases of eczema, rash, ringworm, letter
or other tormenting skin or scalp erup-
tions, and clears away pimples, black
heads, redness, roughness, and dand-
ruff, when other treatments have
proven only waste of time and money.
Soothes sunburn at once.
Resinol is not an experiment. 1t is
Doctors prescription which was SO
unusually successful for skin troubles
that it has been used by other physi
clans all over the country for eighteen
years. No other treatment for the skin
now before the public can show such a
record of professional approval. Every
druggist sells Resinol Ointment and
Resinol Soap. Trial free; Dept. 6-P,
Resinol, Baltimore, Nd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13

distant city. A series of entertain
ments will be gotten up for her pleas
ure, including a round of teas and a
reception to which the ladies of Maui
VOC will be invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-13
LIGHTNING KILLS
TWENTY TWO HORSES
One Of the Big Barns of the Amana
Coonists is De-
stroyed.

MARENGO, Ia, Aug. 13.-During
the heavy electric storm which visit
ed this vicinity early Sunday morning
the large barn at South Amana was
struck by lightning and consumed.
The barn contained 2S of the large
horses used by the colony, and % of