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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

Back Of what we call potse. grace.
manner style or social balance. is mus
cular control.
Inis was realized and taken into con-
more in our grandmothers
day than ours. Then It was . art ~
the education Of every vounr Girl to
study the art Of dancing. It was not
n violent, snappy dancing that we
know now. but nevertheless, It required
excellent muscular control. And we all
Of US must admit that in entering a
room. N seating herself, in rising and
We do in every day life, our srandmoth.
Gers are more graceful than we. They
nave no forgotten their lesson In mus
acular control.
There = nothing like dancing to
bring this about. The gymnasium can
go 20 far but no farther. and although
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05
,iction that oneself /. badly treated.

viction that oneself Is badly treated.
The point is not at all a - ~.
wrong: the point is that the marrisrs
8 to be saved. AS a rule. when fSe
In~o9uunnd Of such q marriage are slim.
pig rom solid ground to quicksand, It is.
who can save It. but often the one who
1is IN the right. The matter Is usually one
not Of right and wrong but OF expediency
plest results in the long run. one or 9TH
.es OF the two, usually the one who loves
~ more or has more wisdom and large.
~. q spirit Y yield the more and
ss99Eyet 70 Insist on his or her rights, Ia
nsns cases out OF 10 In such q marriage Il
!. "a who draws the couple back
9 safe foundation.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05
Dancing requiring muscular e~ontroi.r

"OoCubaF CONTROL"
grace generally does result from tn
use use. stu grace IL not made an Issue.
more and more. She sees the fa1sits IL
her too athletic sister, ana Il improv-
ing her opportunity to develop har
muscles In q o feminine ann
n stu uses the Indian clubs ana
.net a hapa but she also uses the
skirt. She still spends an honr : HsS
with the flying trapese ana the sweS.
ist ladder. but she also spends anothe,
Q ~ with her favorite dancing pro.
Rhythm is. or used to be, an ele-
all. somewhere. II we ONLY co,;,d - .u ~
would take a few pains to deysion itM
TO bring it out-grace would not ha -
foreign to most Of u. FORGET civiiixs
ton q bit. and be savagely rhythmatin.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05
TO DEVELOP THE BUST

r. 1851
Scrawniness is never attractive. Not
only Is 1t undesirable from an artistic
point of view, but 1t also spells:
Aenemia.
Consumptive tendencies.
General lassitude.
Nervousness.
And a dozen or so kindred ills.
OF course, IL you are crawny
through the bust, the first thing to do
.ts to see your physician and discover
whether or not there is something
wrong with your system. II not. take
yourself in hand.
And right here I want to sound a
note OF warning. Do not be bulldozed
into taking any Of those so-called fat
tening medicines" They are terrible
things to take in the system, no mat
ter what anybody may say to the con-
trary. If you physician recommends
something. that is a different matter.
But to revert to my original subject
OF how to develop the bust.
! am a great believer In exercise and
deep breathing. You have been told
often enough how to breathe deeply.
so will not repeat the directions here.
You may obtain them by writing me.
The exercises also have been printed a
great many times. However, in another
article l will give you a new exercise
I am Investigating and that promises
to be splendid.
A safe external remedy Is the cocoa
butter one. Massage the bust with a
gentle circular motion with warm CO.
0 butter.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

I couldn't in all honesty. for do it on
every occasion myself. But 1 think that
now I have solved a system that takes
away some Of the bad effect-a few.
anyway.
know better, and read in bed, let us
follow the following rules:
Place a number of pillows against the
h~eadboard 80 that they will fill in the
curve at the small Of your back.
Place one pillow lengthwise. against
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

The German army has been supplied
with q number of automobiles carving
motorcycles in pockets, for use should
the q become disabled.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05
LITTLE BEA UTY CHATS
~ BLANCHE BEACON.
READING IN BED

We all know that It is bad for is
and we all Of US do It. And 1t is
"comfy"-this slipping into your cool
mighty. turning on your bed-light,
taking your newest book and settling
yourself for Q good old readfest. Tn
sure I don't blame you In the slightest.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

all these, 30 as to give the head some
support.
Sit we'll up against the headboard.
Hold your book as high as possible.
that the eyes may be forced open as
II you a remember to do this. a
goodly per cent of the danger viii be
eliminated.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

ruin the mural effect to cut the wall
for an electric light. So. at my adj
vice. she placed two old colonial
candlesticks-the kind with a glass
shteld that extends high UP over the
candle. and yet does not interfere with
the light-at> ach side. And an tho
modern candle Is unusually bright, she
now has a charming, pretty light at all
times. ~
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

In hospitals they have q board SO
arranged that it can be raised and
lowered to any degree. The patient is
propped up against this.
But IL your oculist says that your
eyes are inclined to be weak, do not
think of reading in bed. l am
acquainted with a young college girl
who used to study in bed In her
DORM" She is now stone blind, and
with no prospect of recovering her
sight. Is it worth that? l think not.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

Wooden molding to hide electric wires
= prohibited In New York.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

Rassiea: dos not become Of 40
pntal H iss1o.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

= II lSls produced crops valued
- $~le7.lee.ooo.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-09-05

uFusuAy ~ enacted > general eight
Aesr Nv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Administrator's Sale

Mrs. Francis M. Fitzpatrick, as Admin
istratrix of the Estate of J. w. Kill
patrick, Deceased. and Individually,
Complainant VS.. Conley w. Kilpat-
rick ct ais, Respondents-In Cham
Gerry at Birmingham, Ala.
BY virute of a decree rendered by the
chancery court of Jefferson county, Ala
bama, on October IA, 1913, I will pro-
ceed to sell to the highest and best bid
der for csah at public outcry, at the
courthouse door, in the city of Birming-
ham, on Monday, November 10, 1913, at
IL o'clock, noon, the statutory rights
of redemption of Conley w. fitzpatrick,
Mrs. w. j. J.>Rhodes. Alfred Fitzpatrick,
julius Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Lille Milling
ton, Ollie Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Francis M.
Fitzpatrick, individually and admin
istratrix of the estate of j. w. Kilpat-
rick, deceased, and of each and every
party to this cause in and to the follow
ing described property:
Begin at the northeast corner of the
southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter, run west 1913 feet; north 56.3
feet; east 435 feet to center of Village
creek; thence down said creek to where
it crosses the center line of said sec
tionc thence west along said center line
to beginning; less railroad right of way
in section 49, township IT, range 3,
Containing about 6.25 acres) and
located in Jefferson county, Alabama.
MRS. FRANCIS NJ. .KILFATRICK,
AS Administrative of the Estate of j..
w. Fitzpatrick, Deceased.
John w. Altman, Attorney.
1920 3t-mOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
CITY ORDINANCES.


street, and the roadway between the
cutters on Ridge Park avenue at it's
intersection with Gilreath avenue, shall
be paved with vitrified paving brick
on 4-inch concrete foundation and
the space between the brick shall be
filled with a bituminous filler.
Sec. 2: That said improvements shall
be made in accordance with the estab-
lished grades on file in the office of the
city Engineer for said portions of said
highways, and according to full details,
drawings, plans, specifications and sur
Neys of said work and estimates, which
shall be prepared by the City Engineer,
as early as practicable. and placed by
him on file in his office in the City
the date named in Section of this ordi-
nance, where property owners who may
be affected by said improvements may
see and examine the same.
Sec. 3: That the cost of constructing
said improvements shall be assessed
against the property abutting on the
portions of the highways so improved
provided:
(a) That the cost of all improvements
at or upon street avenue or alley in
tersections shall be assessed against the
lots or parcels of land abutting on said
highways so intersecting for one-half
block in each direction.
tb) That the cost of sidewalk i'm
proVements on street and avenue cor
ners shall be assessed against the lots
abutt1ng on or nearest to said improve
ments, and the cost of sidewalk im-
provements at the intersection of any
alley with street or avenue or other
highway shall be assessed in fair pro-
portion against the respective lots or
parcels of land abutting or cornering on
the alley at such intersection.
(d) That no assessment shall exceed
the cost of such Improvement, or the
increased value of such property, by
reason of the special benefits derived
from such improvements.
Sec. A: That the estimated cost of
said ip1nrnVamanfc re 10 S7000 nd
the Board of Commissioners will meet
on the 4th day of November, 1918, at
the Council Chamber of the City Hall
at three o'clock, p. IN. to heav any
objections, remonstrances or protests
that may be made against said improve
ments, the manner of making the same,
or the material to be used.
Approved October is, 1913.
c. EXUM, President,
Board of Commissioners
JAMES WEATHERLY,
Commissioner
Attest: H. S. RYALL, City Clark
Age Herald October 20-27 1gI3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
SOME HELPING HAND i
HINTS FOR THE HOME
by MARIAN HARLAND
s.sss...s.ss..ss..s..s..s.s..ss.s.

respond likewise TO four others who
would have us notice proprietary arti-
cles In the Corner In nothing do we
sympathize more sincerely than IN the
efforts of women of narrow means a.
support themselves honestly by the cN4
ercise of brains and ingenuity. They arr
best fitted to know the housewife 4
needs of labor saving inventions. When
one of them can think out what shI
feels is just what will meet this or tha|
deficiency in the plenishing of ktchen
or pantry, she should be eneouragel
But we positively cannot name your
vention without infringing upon
province of the advertising departm
of the paper. All / can advise you =
do is to consult merchants whose btX-
ness leads them to investigate the mel-
its of such appliances and TO see If you
cannot combine with one of them to
bring the patent before the public. ~
[ have said, this reply is not for your
eyes alone. Should readers wish TO con
fer with you l will supriy your address
with cordial satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Wrong Way to Send

I'm sending by mail parcel of silk
pieces, suitable for patchwork. WIN you
kindly pass them on with the stamps in
the bundle? | should prefer that they
go to shut-in or an old lady who would
make use of them NELLIE X. NJ
Not received" is the comment unwill-
ingly penned by the secretary to whom
is committed the pleasing task of regis
tering gifts to the II. II. c. VIII not
our friend apply at the newspaper offics
for the lost parcel and when she has re-
gained it hold it fast until she can secure
from us the address of the woman who
will be delighted to get the much sought
for silk scraps? We are loath to lose
them,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Wants Start in Music

II have a go-cart to give TO some
mother who has a heavy baby. 1t is not
new Also a either to pass on to some
one, perhaps a shut-in. Now, may l ask
IL there is someone who will start lit
tie girl in music lessons? She Is eager
to begin. If anyone wants some plants
for window boxes or slips from plants, |
shall be glad to send them.
MRS. L. W."
Both of the donations so frankly ten
dered will be called for as soon as we
can pass over your address to emulous
readers. We lay your request before
our music teachers and hope the result
will be advantageous for the little girl
The request for plants is referred to other
lovers of house gardening. There is a.
free masonic community of tastes and
longings among them that leads to gem
erous giving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Dill Pickles

Make a brine strong enough to bear
an egg. add half as much more water
as you have brine. Wash the cucum-
bers in cold water, put a layer of cucum-
bers then one of grape leaves, and then
one of dill using leaves and stems both.
in a stone crock. Continue in this order
until the crock is fun, pour the brine
over the contents. cover the crock with
a cloth, put a plate on this and a weight
on top of all Remove the cloth from
time to time, wash it and replace it,
Request OF |. j. Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Canned Mushrooms

Peel the mushrooms, first washing
them and picking them over carefully
and pack in fruit jars. Have the rub
bers and tops in good order. Fill the
Jars with cold water, slightly salted; set
the jars in Il boiler or large pan of hot
water laying straw under and around
the Jars TO keep them from breaking,
put over the fire and heat. After the
water in the jars reaches boiling
point cook for Is minutes and seal the
Jars Immediately, while scaldipg hot
Request of C. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Marketing an Invention

4 have invented and have received
letters from the patent office ON a de-
Vice for the kitchen. I don't know just
how to put it on the market If you
think it worthy, could you recommend
it in your Corner, or would that be free
advertising? ! am poor woman and
not able to advertise as 1t should be
DONE but a word from you would help.
wonderfully. NJ j. W."
In answering your letter 1 wish to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
CITY ORDINANCES.
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO.

IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO.
7S7-C.
An Ordinance to Provide for Certain
improvements ON Ridge Park Avenue
and ON Rose Avenue.
BE 1T ORDAINED by the Board of
ham as follows:
Section L. That the roadway between
the cutters on Rose avenue from the
east property line of 21st street to the
west curb line Of Eula street, and be-
tween the cutters at the intersection
of Rose avenue with Ridge ParR ave-
nue.. and the roadway between the gut
east property line OF Rose avenue to
the south property line Of Sycamore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Notice of Sale of Collateral

Notice is hereby given that on Il o'clock
noon, Tuesday, November 25 1913, at the
Third avenue front door of the court
house in the city of Birmingham, Jeffer-
son county, Alabama, there will be Of
fered for sale by the American Trust and
Savings bank, at public outcry, to the
highest bidder for cash, 500 shares of the
capital stock of the Dillard-Clark Cen
eral Agency, which stock is now held by
the American Trust and Savings bank as
collateral to secure an indebtedness past
due.
PERCY, BENNERS &c BURR,
Attorneys.
10-25-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
FALL PLANTING BULBS

FALL PLANTING BULBS
TO secure early Winter and Spring
flowers many bulbs should be
planted this month. 1 offer only
the choicest stock as follows:
Dutch Hyacinths, single and dou-
BILE, assorted colors, doz., soc. Ro-
man Hyacinths, early white, doz.,
50c; Narcissus, paper white. dozenh
25c; Narcissus Trumpet Major (yel-
low). dozen, 2oc; Tulips-Single
mixed, dozen, 15c; Tulips. double
mixed, dozen, 15c; Tulips, named
varieties. soc and SOC per dozen;
Freesias Ito plant in pots) dozen.
l5c; Chinese sacred lilies Uarge
bulbs, 10c. 8 for Csc. For a COM
plete list of other bulbs with 'eul-
tural directions of ali bulbs, ask
or write for my new fall catalog.
JOHN L. PARKER,
Druggist, Florist and Scotsman,
Woodward Bldg.
10-7-eod-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
Dull Times Ahead

From the Detroit Free Fress.
''It looks like a long, dull winter"
whats the matter?" Five of my
friends spent the summer In Europe and
will want to tell me all about it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

FOR RENT--ln Shades valley 6-room
bungalow and three-acre truck farm
good location for a dairy. Owner.
Room 410 First National. 1925 ct
FOR RENTZStore corner c and goth
st. No. SOL; good location for some
one in auto business. 1025-3t
FOR LEASE-5S0 acres well Improved
Alexandria Valley farm; located on pub
lie road and within one mile of sta
tion, close to the Jacksonville schools.
Minge Mortgage and Realty Co., COL
2-3 Jefferson Bank Bldg.
1O-26-2t- sI1- mo wa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
PERSONAL

reward; l positively guar
antee my great successful Monthly
remedy safely relieves some of the
longest, most obstinate, abnormal cases
in three to five days; no harm, pain or
interference with work; mail, s1.5O
Double strength, $500. DIR. Southington,
IS Long Bldg. Kansas City. Mo. 6-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
QNE Gent A WORD.
FOR RENT

RATES-One cent a word a day; no ad.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
ONE CENT A WORD|
FOR RENT-ROOMS

RATES-Onc cent a word a day; no az.
taken for less than 25c for first irser-
tion. Cash must uccOmDany order, |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
WEDDING FLOWERS.

WEDDING FLOWERS.
We specialize in wedding flowers
and wedding decorations. No mat
ter how small the order it gets our
''BI ST SERVICE"
We are prepared to handle the
most elaborate weddings and dec
orations. We employ an expert
who gives this his undivided at
tention. Phone us or call in and
we will cheerfully furnish esti-
mates.
JOHN L. PARKER,
Druggist, Florist and Scotsman,
Woodward Bldg.
10-7-eod,tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
LEGAL NOTICES
ebert Wanted

Sealed proposals will be received
Monday, October 81, 1913, by the board
of revenue and road commissioners of
Mobile county, Mobile, Ala, for fur
nishing 10000 tons of ebert f. OBJ. point
of shipment
Specifications and blank forms of pro-
posal can be secured from county en-
gineer, Bank of Mobile building, Mo-
bile, Ala.
Certified check for 800 must ac-
company each bid. 10-22-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

House, 20S1g 4. ga Sc,
nicely furnished rooms from 25c up.
1O-25-3(Jt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
KODAKS

TEl1l iaYs ped. 1Oc per roll. Prints &c
nk1 x 4. Prompt attention and
wpiA iAe est. coveli CO. 5-21-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
WANIED-MALk HELP

WANTED-Railway mail and customs in
ternal revenue clerks: $500 yearly; L
conducted examinations; can help you
pass; trial examination free. Write Or
ment, 29-D. St. Louis. 10-19-1lt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
wANTED-FEMALE HELP

cook; room on place: good
wages. Apply 1101 Glen Iris ave. 10-26-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27
FOR RENT-ROOMS

rooms and excellent table
board at 1407 18th ave-, s.; convenient
to three car lines. Phone Main 1876.
10-23-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

THE AVALON-AiI outside rooms. fur
mace heat; modern conveniences;
moderate price; bath free. 2100 9Th
ave. 5-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

room and good board
for desirable young men or business
women at 500 S. Goth ST.; steam heat,
convenient to car and within walking
distance of business section. Phone
Main 76S4-W 10-23- AZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

NICELY furnished upstairs room; heated
bath room; hot baths at all hours. 22l2
N. 4th ave. 10-13-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Inquire 2114 9Th
ave. 10-25-3t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

TWO connecting upstairs front rooms.
furnished or unfurnished; within block
Five Points; price reasonable. Phone
6744-J. 1D-26-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

ELEGANTLY furnished front room, three
gentlemen or couple, South Highlands.
1901 18th ave-, s.. 10-1S-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

COZY room, all modern Improvements,
furnace heat. for one or two gentle
men, with or without board. Call TIA
9Th ave-, or phone Main 3SoS-W.
10-24-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

TWO connecting furnished rooms for
light housekeeping; no children. 1872
7th ave. 1O-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

AT the Birmingham hotel, with steam
heat, electric lights, telephones, and all
hotel Service. Rates, with privilege of
bath, 81 and s5.25 a week; with private
bath, 81 week. 10-19-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

SOUTH Highland home, rooms, with 2
meals; for young men. Phone 6S17.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

70 RENT-One nicely furnished steam
heated room. All mondern conven-
fences, to business men. Call Main
Dull. 10-26-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

RATES--One cent a word a dayj no ad.
taken for less than 25c for first inser-
ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

TALBOT HOUSE.
Southwest corner 18th st. and I'd ave.
Nicely furnished outside rooms, mod
ern conveniences moderate rates by
day or week. Phone Main S535-J
1727H I'd ave. 10-24-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-27

F. FINISHED rooms. furnace heat and
meals, with all modern conveniences,
for gentlemen or couples, or working
ladies. for $3.50 week, In a desirable
location. Phone S614-J. 926 18th ST., S.
an.s
The diamond drill., 1913-02-15

The night OF Oct. IS was full Of m
Quietude and alarms for the inmates OF
Belle BosQuet. A Federal guard was
posted there. and Barket served as
courier. Neither Jenny nor Madeline
West would think now Of going on 10
Winchester. with Kerchival West IN
precarious condition and the fate or
Captain Heartsease still uncertain
General HayerlIl did not return TO the
house. but Joined General Buckthorn
at the front where, II was understood
General Wright was making every pos
sible preparation pending the return OF
Sheridan. for guarding against and re.
sisting an attack upon his right, which
was the only point at which he appre-
hended immediate trouble.
Before daybreak on the morning OF
the 10th Madeline and Gertrude. who
occupied a room together. werc awak
The diamond drill., 1913-02-15

"No. my precious grit Nothing can
separate us now. That letter"-ho
searched In his pockets. but could not
nnd H. "Ah. remember! They must
have taken IL when 4 was laid out by
Thorntou's dagger, And-n miniature
l Ind that's gone too.e
Josephns Ornngeblossom on mule
without saddle dashed up from tho
direction OF the pike. shouting:
"AIIss Gertrude. Marse Bob be done
get gyarc hroun' dis house. but 'tain't
no use now, for de yanks Is runnin'
away. We's got 'em licked. missy; We
sho hasv'
"Begob the naygurs right" con-
firmed Sergeant Barket. The gray
back dlvlls have sprung up out or the
ground. They're pourin' over our lift
fiank like Noah's own food Our camp
Is wiped out. an they've got our guns
an wagons an wounded an prison
ers. an the whole Union army IL
a-startin' TO beat II down the pike for
Winchester. worse luck! Colonel West.
yonder Is your own regiment In full
retrater
my regimentT roared Kerchival.
jumping up. Great God, mol Get my
horse. Barketl III stop that orr
"Yer harse. Is Il? Hoorool I'm wild
ye. coloneIl There's row at Flnne-
gan's ball. an we're goin' 20 be IN III"
"Kerchiyal." pleaded Gertrude. throw
Ing her arms around him. "you must
not gol You may be dyingl"
"Dying nothingl Pm oil right now.
Gertrude. my lifel My regiment won't
retreat any farther unless II retreats
over my dead bodyr'
Heres yer horse. coloDell Now give
mo that mule. ye black contraband
naygurw called Barket. wild with Joy.
TO the rolling eyed Josephus.
"Goodby. Gertrude. darlingl Tell
Madelinel Pray for us!'
And two flying figures hurled them
selves down the hillside into the roar
Ing maelstrom OF battle that filled the
valley.