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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-16
TO MAKE ELECTRIC
WIRING SAFER
Public Lighting Commissioners
Discuss New Ordinance With
Council Committee

The council committee on ordi-
nances listened, Tuesday, to Public
Lighting Commissioners J. #. Lewis,
Charles II. Bryan and George Burns
discuss proposed ordinance TO Inn
prove interior wiring for electric light
and power purposes.
II was claimed by the commission
ers that similar ordinances were in
force In more than 40 cities. many or
then. not nearly as large as Detroit.
The commission, IL was stated, had
worked on this ordinance for two
years, in conference with electrical
contractors, engineers, architects and
the Builders and Traders exchange.
e. McCleary, an electrical contract
or and member of the electrical
committee of the National Fire Protec-
ton association, stated that the Ma
tional Electrical code under which the
inspection department for interior
wiring was operating. was minimum
requirement. for safety, which was
made for the entire country including
the small hamlet as we'll as the large
city with its congested conditions,
that as a matter Of fact all large cities
found il necessary 10 amplify upon the
requirements of the code in order TO
properly provide for the extra hazard
,n the large city.
Il was claimed that after the Iro-
Guois theater fire in Chicago. that all
tboaters and places Of amusement
v ere required to protect conductors
for electric light and power purposes
in metal raceways; and that such re-
quirement was obviously equally nee
essary for churches. hospitals, hotels,
large industrial establishments, par
ticularly those employing women and
girls, apartment buildings. etc.
Il was claimed that the type or
wiring now permitted deteriorated
within so limited time that many
residences have been re-wired in order
tu make the installation Of electrical
conductors safe one: and that, there
fore, any small increase in the initial
cost would I've more than compensated
for by the additional safety secured
ard the longer life OF the installation.
The ordinance was taken under ad.
visement
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-16
FACTORY BURNS;
S HOUSES SCORCHED
Night Blaze On Lafayette-ave.
East Causes Loss of About
$4,000

The two-story brick factory OF the
Detroit Oval Manufacturing Co., max
,ers OF picture frames, at Nos. lS0-lS2
Lafayette-ave. east, was totally de-
stroped by Are, shortly after 8
o clock, Tuesday evening. and Ave
Dwellings, near the factory were
badly damaged, their occupants being
driven into the bitter cold, while
tons of water. poured on the blaze,
iroze into fantastic icicles, making
a picture of the first real winter fire"
OF the season. The total loss viii
reach close to $4,000.
Two explosions in the picture frame
plant preceded the blaze, and the
mighty combustible materials stored
in the factory, made the blaze diff
fcult one TO fight.
Three alarms we're turned in, call
ing out all the available apparatus in
tho downtown district, but the high
wind tanned the flames, and carried
burning brands 10 nearby dwellings
and sheds. Within an hour. only the
front and rear walls were standing.
Isaac Ogeshevitz, of No. 205 Kirby
ave. east, owner OF the building, esti-
mated his loss at about $4,000.
Officers OF the picture frame com
pany declared that their loss would
reach a similar amount, and the re-
naming damage was divided among
the residents of the Ave houses that
caught fire from the factory blaze.
The home of Mrs. &. Lewis, a Ne
gress. at No. 1874 Lafayette-ave. east,
was the first TO catch fire, and Mrs.
\ L. NInI a,
Coursey. had 10 make hurried exit.
The house was damaged to the ex-
tent of about $4,000.
William and Louis Frontero's resi-.
dence at No. 1S6 T.afayette-ave. east.
was the next to go, about $500 dam
age being done. while the many occu-
pants OF the house. including several
children. were forced to flee for
safety
Henry Hook, 76 years old. and his
invalid sister, aged 10. refused to
leave their home at No. l76 Lafay-
ette-ave. east, though the building was
ablaze in several places, but Detec-
tive William Black and members OF
the free dance squad. carried the
aged woman from the house. and
forced her brother 10 accompany
them.
Edmund J. Gilberys home at No.
IFS, was damaged to the extent OF
800. and Mrs. Gilbery and her sis
ter-in-law. Miss Anna kunze, were
slightly overcome by smoke while
trying to rescue a pet dog and bird.
They might have persisted il mem
bers OF the free lance squad had not
gone in search OF them. and found
them cropping blindly about the
kitchen.
John Werter, a Negro, was over
come by smoke and was carried from
the home of Edward WEIGH OF No.
1874 Lafayette-ave. east, where about
$500 damage was done.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-16
US. LEADS in TRADE
With 20 REPUBLICS
Director of Pan American Union
Gives Statistics on South
American Commerce

BOSTON. Dec 16.-Trade OF the
Used States in 1918 with the 90
Latin-American republics. both in
sales and purchases. exceeded in vol
ume that OF any other single country.
according TO John Barrett. director
general of the Pan-American Union,
in al address here Tuesday before the
Iat!n.AmericaI Commercial confer
ence. II was the first wear. he said.
the United States ever had exported
greater valuation CT products TO
Latin.AmericaE countries Gfan did the
United Kingdom
Mr.. Barrett's conclusions were bas-
ed on statiItics just compiled by the
Pan-American Union. lie said this
was the first time accurate figures of
LatIn-American commerce in 1913 had
been given
The figures showed that the 20 indie
pendent countries, south OF the United
States, conducted n foreign commerce
in the calendar year 1913 valued at
$2,S64 1916, 224, of which their exports
we're s1,539123,597 and imports ST.
325,752,627.
In this trade, according 10 Mr.. Bar
rett. the United States. contrary 10
general opinion, led the United King
dom, Germany and France with large
margins. United States exports TO
Latin-America were valued at $685.
S37,345: the United Kingdom at $S22,-
22S 073: Germany. $2l7,976,202, and
France, s110,4S4,SS5. Imports from
Latin America were United States,
SAT-, 62S,5O0; United Kingdom. $32l,-
S5S,313; Germany, $1S9,l56,172;
France. s12S.S29.06S. Those figures,
Mr.. Barrett declared, would surprise
American exporters and importers.
and should encourage those who had
believed there was little opportunity
for them in Latin-American trade, be-
cause OF European competition.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-16
HIS FUNERAL READY,
HE SENDS TELEGRAM

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. Dec. 16.-With
preparations complete for the funeral
OF their son. Robert, who was re-
ported in a wreck near Springfield.
Mo-. Mr.. and Mrs. William Bollin re-
ce'ved message from Fort Worth,
Tex, signed with his name and saying
that he was IN good health.
The body OF wreck victim was
supposed to have been that of Robert
Bollin.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-16
WILL SUSTAIN HAND
OF GOV. COCKTAILS
Adequate Enforcement of Neu-
trality In Canal Zone Will
BE u. S. Policy

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Defnite
nlans for enforcement OF neutrality
In the Panama canal zone we're made
by the administration today. Merely
the details Of red tape" remained TO
be unravelled. Gov. Cocktails will be
given ample, power TO enforce strict
est observance of the lsthmian neu-
trality code.
Further word was awaited today
from Goethals. Its receipt will be
the signal for action. either by navy
or war department.
= In either event, all officials today
declared that the hand OF Gov.
Cioethais would be completely and
adequately sustained.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Big Evenings Sport
At Athletic Carnival;
Grant and Young Box

A good nights sport is on card for
local fans at the Big Athletic Carnival
in the Business Mems Gymnasium in
the Steiner Emery Building on the
viaduct tonight.
Two professional bouts, three anna
teur scraps, a wrestling match and
exhibitions in tumbling and club
swinging are on the card.
Jimmy Grant, the fast little ban
tamweight who is coming to the
front rapidly these days, has been
secured by Magee to meet Battling"
Kelly, the local 122 FOUNDER. Grant
will be giving away about seven
pounds in weight, but his great fight
ing ability should more than offset
this disadvantage. This will be
Grants third fight in six days. The
boys are scheduled to go ten rounds
to a decision.
In the other professional bout, kid"
Young, the popular newsboy cham
pion, will box Eddie Walsh, tough
lightweight Walsh recently fought
several good boys in Memphis and
New Orleans and should give Young
a tough argument. Walsh and Young
are billed to go six rounds.
The amateur bouts are scheduled
to go three rounds to a decision.
Jim Prokos, the Greek demon,
wrestles Professor Magee best two
out of three falls.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Georgia. Alabama
Opens Season May 7

ROME, GA, Feb. 10.-Ths baseball
season in the Georgia Ala ALBANIA League
will open on May Z. and will provide
for either 81. 80 or 112 games, as the
schedule committee may decide. w j.
Boykin has been reelected as president
of the league, with T. j. Fisher. of Biz
mingham, as vice president, while the
appointment of secretary and treas
urer was left to the president.
The salary limit was fixed at 81 900,
including the salary OF the manager OF
each team. Newman and Opellka, which,
it had been rumored. would drop out
OF the league, have decided TO stick,
and there will be eight clubs In the
circuit Those IN the league last year
were Admission, Gadsden, Opeliks, Tai
ladega, Newman and LAGRANGE.
Rome has been admitted az the sew
enth club, and Selma will probably be
the eighth. There Ia much enthusiasm
locally over the prospects for the league.
and a subscription OF $4,000 has been
raised to pay the expenses Of the train
ing season and make necessary improve
ments to the grounds and grandstand.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Johnson Now Barred
From London Fights
Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
LONDON. Feb 10.-There is a pcssi-
bility of trouble at the Palladium Music
Hall tonight If Jack Johnson keeps his
threat of butting in on Richard HIGGINS
aggregation OF boxing champions. Kle-
gin was obliged to borrow money to get
from Paris to London a few weeks ago,
but now he is flush. He has succeeded
in getting together wonderful collec-
ton of boxers. At first he intended to
include Johnson. but public opinion here
is SO strong against the negro pugilist
that Klegin dropped him
Johnson now swears he will appear
on the opening night and make an ap-
peal to the audience for fair play. Kle-
gin says he has arranged to have John
son thrown out If he should try to ap-
pear
HIGGINS aggregation consists of Sam
Langford, Battling Jim" Johnson, who
fought draw in Paris with Frank Mo-
ran; Willie Lewis, the Dixie KID" Joe
Jeanette, Kid Mccoy. Johnny Hughes,
Herbert Synnott, an Australian; and
several others. After completing the en-
gagement in London the crowd will go
to Paris, Nice, Rome, Vienna and Ber-
lin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
By O. B. Keller.

w vHILE Billy Smith is waiting
wv for the six other Crackers to
sign their names on the dot
ted line, he is not coptentlng himself
with Star Navy. He is saving wood,
too.
For example, there is the case Of
Fl. w Amason. And especially a guy
named Lynch. if another example is
needed.
Mr.. Amason is an ex-Tech first
baseman who lives in Lexington, Ga.
He was up at baseball headquarters
Monday afternoon, and Mr. Smith
looked him over as much as possible,
considering he occupied an armchair
instead of knee pants and spikes.
Looks pretty good to me-" was
Mr.. Smiths verdict. He'll get a
regular try-out with the first batch
of spring chickens"
r HEN there Is Mr. Lynch.
Mr.. Lynch was in the Three I
League last year, and unless Spald-
ing's B. B. Record Is badly deceived
he was an ornament to the circuit.
Mr.. Lynch played third base for the
Decatur club, led the league in field
ing, with a percentage of 1877 and
batted in 122 games for an average
of .291.
This bunch isn't a new thing"
Mr.. Smith explained. II heard about
this chap when l was in Columbus
last fall, and have been sort of
feeling around for him since"
And so Mr.. Lynch is to appear on
the probation list at spring practice,
TRANSPORTATION goes forward
Tuesday, February 10, to all the
athletes who have signed Cracker
contracts for 1914. The date for re-
porting is March 5. and spring prac-
tice will begin as soon after that date
as possible-which will be pretty
soon, weather permitting.
A REGULAR Scientist slipped into
"A the baseball headquarters and
before Messrs. Smith, Ryan and Par
ker could get him out he had sold
them collectively one iron mans
alleged worth of Semper Viva.
Semper Vivia according to the
pamphlet) means Resurrection
Plant" 1t is mentioned in Isaiah
(also according to the pamphlet), and
hence is highly orthodox and Scrip
tural shrub.
Also, It smells like chewing gum, in
a dried state, which is Its commercial
form.
THE Regular Scientist and the
L pamphlet said to put the Semper
Viva in water. agreeing that in fif-
teen hours wonderful things would
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Richie Is Getting
Ready for Wolgast

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10.-Willie
Richie will leave here tomorrow with
Manager Foley for Paso Robes, where
he will do such training as is necessary
to timber up his strained achilles tendon
in his left heel. on February % he
will start for Chicago, where he will
take UP his training at Nate Lewis gym
for the bout with Ad Wolgast in Mil
waukee some time next month. They
will meet at 135 pounds at 6 o'clock
Because there are no decisions in Mil
waukee thereby not jeopardizing the IT,
tie save by a knockout, Willie is ac-
cepting the Eastern offer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Plan to Stop Tinker
From Playing Ball

CHICAGO, Feb. 10.-An EFFORT stop
Joe Tinker from playing ball this sea-
son will be made by organized base
ball, according to President Murphy,
of the Cubs. Murphy said to- day that
he felt sure Tinker had legally "ac-
cepted terms" with the Brooklyn Ma
tionals before he had signed his Fed
eral League contract.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Prep League Elves
In Action To-day

The eighth round Of the Atlanta
Prep School Basket Ball League will
be played to-day. Following are the
games scheduled;
Boys High at Tech High.
Peacock Fleet at Marisc
Donald Fraser at Stone Mountain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Yellow Jackets Play
Mercer and Georgia
Quintets This Week

The Yellow Jackets clash with. the
University of Georgia and the Mercer
University basket ball teams this week
On Friday night Mercer comes to At
lanta for a return engagement with
Tech. the Jackets defeating Mercer In
Macon on Saturday night
on Saturday night Tech goes to Geor-
gia for a game with the Red and Black
team. The university boys will play
return engagement in Atlanta at a
later date
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Two More Games
Remain on Local
Teams Schedule

The Atlanta Athletic Club is nearing
the end of its basket ball season. Two
more important games still remain TO
be played.
Next Saturday night the Mercer Uni
versity five will play here, and the fol-
lowing Saturday night the Columbus
Young Mems Christian Association team,
champions of the South, will battle
against the locals.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Rube Marquard Sues
Manager for $500

Rev sL" YORK. Feb. 10.-Rube Mar
tFongh ana Blossom Seeley, his wife,
les.issut suit in the City Court before
IN Delehanty against Louis Wes-
Gey theatrical manager, for whom
la H iS, been working in a vaudeville
d., itney .allege that he gave them a
ben o. sor $500 which was returned TO
lsineesS claims that the sum was re-
b. 80. ny MIN to secure himself against
eot b"llelture of bail bond which has
y oeen Cancelled.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Tom Gibbons May Get
Bout With Levinsky

hrSiEW YORK, Feb. 10.-Tom Gibbons,
|SEn se,s brother, who is matched to box
|es.ssney Weinert in Madison Square
Inv In the event of a victory over
|Hpenert, Gibbons will be matched with
T. Jung Levinsky. who shaded Vein
c cfSi a local club about a month ago.
~ QIoons is rapidly taking on weight.
t rps 9sttle with Weinert is at ITO pounds
|ungsssrIu SO Gibbons will not be much
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Manager Also Buys Some 'Semper Nvia Mysterious Plant
B. SMITH GETS CRACK INFIELDER OF 81 LEAGUE

trick before he got back in the morn
ing
The directions said the bloom might
be enjoyed ad lib, and then Of pre-
pairing to move) the flower might be
taken out of water and placed in the
sun, when it would relapse into its
former haylike condition, and remain
thus until put in water again.
Bill said it reminded him of II.
Wagner and n. Lajoie-that is, pro-
vided it came back as advertised
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10

happen in the way of blossoms, fra
GRANGE. etc.
two hours trial by Mr.. Smith of
his section of dried foliage bore out
the pamphlet in an amazing degree.
The scrubby little sprig unfolded
some mysterious looking bulbs and
smelt much less like chewing gum, so
that Mr.. Smith could hardly tear
himself away from the office, fearing
that his strange new pet might do a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
BOXING AT VANCOUVER,

VANCOUVER. b. c., Feb. 10-The
finance committee Of the City Council
to-day recommended that permission be
granted for short boxing bouts not ex-
ceeding ten rounds.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
Dillon Disposes of
DanfOrth in Second

MEMPHIS, TENN. Feb. 10-Tommy
Danforth, who claims St Louis as his
headquarters, lasted less than two
rounds with Jack Dillon. OF Indianapolis,
last night. Danforth was hoored four
times in less than a round and a half,
and Refere Hack stopped the fight
when Dsnforth hit the canvas for the
fourth tumble.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
MAPS SELL INFiELDER.

NEW BRITAIN. CONN. Feb. 10
William Kopf, infielder, of this city.
received notice to-day that he had been
sold by the Cleveland American League
club to the Philadelphia Athletics. He
was drafted from Toledo three years
ago by Connie Mack. then sold to Cleve-
LAM
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
TO HAVE EASTERN COACH.

CHICAGO Feb. l0.-The athletic de-
partment of Northwestern University
will have an Eastern football man
coach It's eleven next fall, It was an
nounced to-day by Lewis Omer, direc-
tor OF athletics. The name OF the new
coach may be announced next week
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
AoAsslz TO SELL POLO PONIES.

bOJ OINI 30. IUs-NUUOIpn i.
Agassiz, the Boston f1nancier, who for
many years has been active as a
polo player, will dispose of his string
OF polo ponies and enter no competi-
tons this year 1t is understood that
he will assist in the development of
the American team for the match VITA
British polo players next summer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
HARVARD OPENS WITH COLGATE

VI W DIV II w n > ~ It 5U IV-IIHT-
wards first baseball game at home this
season will be with Colgate on April
8, it was announced to-day. A tenta-
tive plan to open the season with the
Boston Red Sox, on April Z. was aban-
doned
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
WILSON JOINS TORONTO.

CHICAGO, Feb 10.-Arthur Wilson.
Second string catcher with the New
York Nationals last year. has become a
member of the Toronto Federals, it was
said to-day at Federal headquarters.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
ysskEs STICKS TO RED sox.

BOSTON. Feb. 10.--Steve Yerkes, sec
ond baseman OF the Boston Americans.
sent in his signed contract to-day. The
club has yet to hear from Speaker. Ray
Collins and Engle. Speaker Is touring
the world with the Giants and the White
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
M,cuE vs.. WHITE.

RACINE. WIS. Feb. 10.-Matty Nc
Cue and Jack White are scheduled to
go ten rounds here tonight at John
Wagner's ring
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10

LA FAYETTE, IND, Feb l0.-Purdue
defeated Indiana at basket ball here
last night by a score of 35 to 10.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
WILL TRY STEEL MAST

|sss, : 4OL, r. l.. Feb. 1O-A steel
|isg b,Sr eeeing constructed for the yacht
N ,ba lung here as a possible defender
ls,ayy america cup. II It proves too
kIs.,,, ~ the trial races wood will be
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
MARS SHADES scHREIeER.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 10.--Acording ia
a newspaper decision here, Knockout
Mars shaded Peanuts" Schneider in
their ten-round bout here last night
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10

THE Regular Scientist and the
1 pamphlet said to put the Semper
Viva in water. agreeing that in IF
teen hours wonderful things would
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10

VYTHILE Billy Smith is waiting
w for the six other Crackers tn
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-10
FEDERAL BOOM
MEANS MUCH
TO VETERANS
OId-Timers Only Ones Benefited
by Present Fight, Declares
Baseball Expert.
By Sam Crane.

rIILE the Federal League is
w kicking up quite a cloud OF
dust just now, the young
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-10-30
/ Ya Ed Iha LInrYp

Last ~fak 81 n'ce.y la i7v's'i n
to buy oa.s 4i Cotton. SAy Will
bald the way things are going wen
be lucky 10 bay a spool of cotton
seel Ii We only had the nerve
What We couldn't dol Had we
been born With the rind OF some
people we know, here's what you
would fad on these pages this week
son account Of the European way
the subscription p'ice Of this paper
has been raised 70 50 per year cash
in advance.
son account Of the loss Of Import
duties advertising rates viii lie in
CREASED to 80 cents per iuSh. affec-
tiy at once.
"We are panied 10 announce that
owing TO the almost complete suspaD
son Of the importation Of chemicals
obituary poems will cost you l0cenis
a line hereafter.
1T being impossible 10 export
prunes to Pn5nysl notices 10
church suppers will b. CHI Tgsi st
the rate Of - each and two tickets
to the supper.
Resulting from the suspension #
regular shipping faciliiies between
this town and Gu.iof Ooigosh, ali
pumpkins, aTples, potatoes. corn,
grapes, ets, brought to this Office
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-10-30
Mrs. Thresia ECkert
Dead.

Mrs. Thresia Eckert wife of
Ignatz Eckert died at hel home
in Jasper last Friday afternoon
Oct. %. 1914, at 200 p. m of
pneumonia. aged "A years, /
month and II days. She was a
daughter of the late JOSEPH
Gramelspacher and was born and
lived in Jasper all her life Be
sides her husband she leaves ii
children living 6 boys and ; girls
as follows: Rosa, Frank. Phronie
Carrie, Herman. Joseph, Alkaline
Andrew, Jacob and Louis, all of
whom were present al the funer-
al except Rosa The remains
were laid to rest at st Joseph's
church on Monday morning al
1880 a. VI
After LIES tolls and troubles
we trust she rests well