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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
NAL IAN IDEAL ELECTION DAY KILLING OF VIM. BRIGHT
Coroner's Jury Renders Verdict That
the Shooting Was
JuStifiable

A coroner's jury summoned by Jus
itice. George Stuart, of Fairfax coun-
and consisting Of H. a. bowman,
foreman, W. w. Domaine, William
Desmond. Alvin Powell, Talbot Nc
Cuen. and B. 3. Brown, returned a |
verdict YESTERDAY afternoon that the
killing of William Bright by Special
Officer l.. c. Rector of the Southern
Railway, yesterday morning was
Unsuitable homicide. Bright was So
wears old. AS was stated in the Ga
zette. Brigha died in the Alexandra
Hospital az 3 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. He was shot by the detect
i've while resisting arrest. His COM
paniors, Lawrence Petty, who is sus-
pected of having assisted Bright in
robbing a freight car of tobacco ana
candy. was given a preliminary hear
ing this morning by Justice Stuart, of
Fairfax county.
The shooting of Bright occurred on
Duke street, extended or what is
known as West End, in Fairfax coun-
tv. short distance west of the city,
where Rector and Frederick Boyd, an
other railroad detective, had gone in
response to telephone message stat
ing that two men had just robbed 4
freight car and were proceeding to-
war this city. The detectives en-
countered Bright and young man
named Lawrence Petty, and called up
on them to halt, whereupon, accord
ing to the officers, Bright droppeli' a
caddy of tobacco and drew a revolver
and Petty ran Expecting to be shot,
Rector. it is said, fired, and Bright
! fell. In the meantime Boyl chased
and overhauled Petty, and he IVES
'odged in the police station in this city
Bright was removet to the hospital
| in an ambulance and was attended by
Drs. VIM. N. Smith and NJ D. De-
laney.
At police headquarters Petty de-
MED that he and Bright had robbed
a freight Ger, an& declared that t.
caddy of tobacco was lying on -,
I 4
met the detectives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
Bright and Crisp Conditions Greet
9 Candidates and Their Friends
This Morning

The election for members OF the
Board of Aldermen and Common
Council which began at sunrise TINS
morning has been quiet, although
the candidates mad their supporters
have been wide awake ard have en-
deavored to bring out large vote.
The great mass of the community,
however, have not manifested the
interest it was supposed few weeks
ago they would take in the contest,
and conditions around the polls have
been serene.
The twenty-three citizens who are
anxious to serve the city in legls-
iative capacity have been prominent
around the voting places, and while
there has been but few attempts to
urge their clans upon voters, there
was some buttonholing.
The polls were opened promptly
at sunrise, and many suffragans de-
posted their ballots before engag
! ing in their daily avocations. Other:
postponed exercising the right Of
suffrage until the dinner hour
while numbers, as is usually thu
case, will not vote until their day:
work is at end.
The uncertainty concerning thu
outcome whicl, was noted yesterda!
was in evidence again today. II
some instances the indications IL
the respective wards pointed to TIT
Success of certain candidates, while
in others the outcome was as uncer
tain as the drawings in lottery
Under the present election laws
a large percentage of citizens vol
UNFAIRLY disfranchise themselves b!
neglecting to pay their State take!
six months in advance. This gener
ally cuts off about two-thirGs of thu
! eligible voters who fail to quallf!
for reasons best known to them
selves. The bulk of those who arr
allowed to cast ballots are of elias:
who make up their minds weeks IL
advance and keep their own counsel
The vote cast up to thee O'CLOCK
! this afternoon was aS follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

The following board Of governors
have been elected for the Westmin-
ster Building: r. Clifton Howard
president; William Campbell, vice"
PRESIDENT; Alfred Thomson, score
tary; Walter 6. Rogers, assistant
secretary; William A. Moore, treas,
urer and D. Monkey Low, assistant
treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
NEW RlLER STEAMER.

The steamer Frederick DeBary,
which arrived from Florida few
days ago. will be put on the lower
route BY the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Steamboat Company next Sur
day morning. She will be in COM
mand of Captain William Davis, Of
this city. The DeBary was original
l. from New York, but during re-
cent years the boat has been used IN
Florida a an excursion steamer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
RAINS LAST NIGHT.

The cool wave which was waited
over the vicinity Tuesday night i;
still being felt. Cloudy conditions
prevailed throughout yesterday, and
early last night the northeasterly
wind brought rain, thunder and
lightning. Showers fel! at inter
walls and the heavens for hours was
illuminated by electrical displays.
The weather today has been clear
and cool.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
POLICE COURT.
(Justicc H. B. Cation. Presiding

Justice II. 3. Cation, Presiding
William Baumgartner. charged
with fighting, was fined So.
Ed. Harrison, charged with a sim
liar offense, forfeited his collateral
by failing to appear.
James Lightfoot, colorcd, charged
with assauting Mary Bowden, for
feited his collateral by failing to APP
pear.
William Robinson, charged with
vagrancv. was sent to the workhousc
for sixty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
WOMEN OFFERED HOMES.

Mrs. L. i. Robertson, Of Wash
ington, secretary of the National
Florence Crittenton Mission, accom-
panied by several assistants, visited
the segregated district yesterday
and offered to find homes for any Of
the women who have been notified
TO leave Alexandria By June 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
Will Execute Emissaries.

Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, May II
A proposition from the Secretary
Of the Interior at Mexico City thai
the ConStitutionalists send a com
mission to the capital to Arrange
for the amalgamation of all contend
ing parties in Mexico was transmit
led Tuesday to General Alvarado BY
General Teller, the Huertsta COM
mander at Guaymas.
Teller offered to send a Federal
commission to the rebels to make
preliminary arrangements, but AL
varado replied that he would
promptly execute any emlssarles
sent into mis- lines.
In his reply Aivarado said the
Federals were murderers and trail
tors, and that the destlnies Of Mex
leans were in the hands of Carran-
70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

WANTED-A sober. silent, capable,
up-to-dslte Rose-grower, marrleH
man preferred. Also carnatlon
grower and pot plant man. Wages
$500 per week to start, with mouse
and coal for the rose grower. II
not growing flowers at this date
do not apply. z. Fal!oH, Roanoke
y. Il S..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

Every one who attended the show at
the Surprise last night went away
satisfied that they had been fully re-
paid more than double the price of adj
mission. as the pictures shown were of
the very best made and appealed to
everyone there. Tonight the pictures
VIII be just as good. The special fsa-
ture, the Constancy Of Jeanne, 2 reels
by the Pathe Company, Noel Young
Man. by the Vit2graph Company, and
other pictures. See list in today's
issue Of Gazette, page =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

yos--nof in half lanfhour--otl1'
I'm nljnutes--but in seconds.
lust q few drops Of that mild, sooth
Fre cooling wash, the .. D. .. Pre-
ScP;ption. the famous cure for Eczema
ard the itch Is gone. Your burning SKI!
IL instantly relieved ard you have ao
-ol.te prctsction- fso@ all SIM --2sr ski
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
Cooling Wash Stops Thai Itch

troubles. ws can give you COED size
trial bottle oe the genuine d. j. y.
Prescription for only c5 cents. G.
Don't fail 20 try this famous remedH
for any kind Of summer skin trouble
We know =. u .. T!l1 give you !nats-@
relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

FOR SALE-5.000 government tents,
1000 feet of government hose. %
and so foot sections; government
saddles, government life preserv-
crs, and govrnmnt hammocks. J.
Driefus & Sons. % & p South
Union street. II 2Gt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About People
Of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

There will be meeting tomorrow
night at 100 south Royal street, OF
all those who participated in the
Old Folks Concert which was re-
Gently given in the Westminster
Building. At the meeting arrange
ments will be made for the repetl-
ton of the concert in Washington on
next Wednesday evening. Every
one is earnestly requested to be
present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

Sturgeon. black bass, sea bass,
butterfsh, shad, herring, and trout
for sale in market by Price & Cook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
WOODWARD & L0THROP
10Th 18th. F. and Streets.
WASHINGTON. DC
The New Millinery for
Summer
Summer

The Dainty shapes styles for and dress have
popularity each has features that mark it as IN
dvual
white horsehar braid and the other OF
small shape with dalnty summer
flowers
and above the top one and
intervals most pleasing touch lhl nat Is
priced $500.
has peachbow MORE ribbon arou the crown to
large semaored the bm The wide lace
caught "lh roses
match the attractive model at $1,000
white around the and two large
secaugt with jet out most effect
lively the and white Priced at $500.
Third Foor-F Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

WHY A FORD-Because it's the Tost
dependable and economical car on the
market .o:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

The officers and a number of the
members of Mount Vernon Chapter,
No. Il, Royal Arch Masons, will go
to Fredericksburg on Monday to at
tend the triangular convocation of
the chapters of Fredericksburg, Gull
pepper and Orange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

The Mount Vernon Ladies' Asso
citation, with twenty three regents
present, opened their annual ses'
sions this morning. Governor Stuart
is expected to visit Mount Vernon on
next Wednesday,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

Mrs. Frank. Mccormick has re-
turned to her home in Berryville, af-
ter a visit to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. William Ramsay. in Came
ron street.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Allen Gar
lock have returned from their we'd
ding trip and are at their apart
ment in the Cairo, Washington, D. c
Mr.. Wilson Offutt, of Washington
D. c., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Albert D. Brockett, in north Wash
ington street.
Mrs. John A Marshall is now here
on a visit from New York, and /:
stopping with her brother, Mr.. Pete
Francis, Ills Prince street.
/ Miss Charlotte Kemper, of Vlr
GINA, a Presbyterian missionary II
Brazil, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. I'd
ward H. Kemper, in Rosemont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14

Thu local committee appointed by
Mayor Fisher to entertain the mem-
bers Of the Virginia Press Associa-
ton en- their visit to this city in
June, will meet tomorrow night IN
the rooms of the Chamber of COM
merce when d definite program will
be mapped out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The "Old Maids Convention Will
be presented tonight and Friday
uight for the benefit of the Alexan-
dra Hospital fund. 1t is being ar
ranged by the Troop No. ,, Boy
Scouts, and will be held in the
Westminster Building.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
REVISE ROAD LAWS
Ohio Commission May Recommend
to State That convicts BE EN-
ployed on Road Work.

The commission to revise the road
laws OF Ohio. appointed by the last
legislature, has under consideration
the ACCESSIBILITY OF recommending TO
the next session of that body that
conyicts be employed upon the public
roads
The national committee on prisons
and prison labor and the graduate
highway department OF Columbia uni.
versity filed with this commission re-
ports as to the success OF convict
road work in Iowa. New Jersey. West
Virginia and the western states. From
these reports the commissioners re-
allied the possibilities in this sort of
labor both for the Ohio convicts and
Ohio roads. and the chairman OF the
commission. Senator Hudson, and
Messrs- Smith, Sharrack and Shorer.
1ourneyed to New York for consulta-
ton with the committee.
A conference was held, in which
Prof. Blanchard. director of the grad
uate highway department OF Columbia
university. took part. This system of
cooperation between the road and
prison departments is working most
successfully In West Virginia. where
Governor Hatfield. after comforting
with the national committee on
prisons and prison labor, fathered the
legislation necessary for its establish.
ment.
The ONO commissioners are satisfied
with the results already obtained by
this system. and will probably recon-
mend its installation in Ohio.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
GENERAL CHARTER COMMITTEE
SUBCOMMITTEE.
Regarded by Members a. a Model.
Salient Points 0isen-seeond
Reading Next Friday.

The draft OF the proposed new char
ter Tor the city OF Wheeling. as pre-
pared by the subcommittee. was sub
mitted to the general charter commit
tee at meeting held last night in the
second branch of councils chamber.
Proof sheets Of the proposed measure
were given each member present. and
IL was read for the frst time last
night. for the information OF the gen
eral committee.
Another meeting will be held next
Friday evening. at which time IL will
be read for amendment and debate.
Following the third reading, the char
ter viii be voted upon as a whole. II
IL believed that IL will be ready. to
submit to the legislature within two
weeks. or by January 1. at the latest
The charter Is a voluminous work.
containing $1,000 words. II Is divided
into 101 sections.
Regarded az q Model.
The proposed charter II regarded as
a model for city government The
best measures of the present Wheel
ing charter. the Dies Moines and Day
ton plans, and OF other charters, are
incorporated. IL has been called The
Wheeling plan" because IL 10 consid-
cred by the committee as being an
Improvement over all others, in that
IL contains many new features. and
especially adapted to this city.
IL provides for a council OF nine
members A member will be nomi-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

meeting OF that association in this
city
Johnson C. Mckinley has been in
Huntington the past few days attend
ing the West Virginia Mining Insti-
tute. which closed last night.
Capt y. s Hathaway. 4. s. A.. OF
PITTSBURGH. spent yesterday m Wheel
Ing on Official business
Mr.. and Mrs. John O. Schenk leaves
the hrst Of next week for Cincinnati
and other points down the river.
VIII Mathlson. who attends school
at Emmettsburg. Nd. will arrive home
TO spend the holidays with his DO
rents Mr.. and Mrs. George Mathison.
Mrs Charles Brady. OF Washington.
"a, h guest In the city.
Miss Pauline Horkheimer will spend
the holidays with friends In Cincin-
natl
George and John Mathison win BE-
home the FIRST Of next week from
Morgantown University to spend the
holidays.
VIII Colvig b. a business visitor In
cleveland for a few days.
Dr and Mrs Morris Tuholske. OF
Akron. nee Hulda Scwalb. are the
proud parents Of n son.
Mrs Robert W. Eon. Of Christians.
burg. Va. will arrive In the city 10
spend the holidays with her cousin
Miss Josephine Cox
Miss Marie Jewett, 81 Aberdeen. s.
d. q the guest % Miss Alberta Stifei
IN Pleasant Valley.
Miss clara Rose Coleman is IN AZ
her home on South Chaplino street
Mrs. II. ~ Warner. who has been
visiting AZ the home % Mr.. and Mrs
= n. Arnold, has returned 20 her home
IN Chicago
Secretary A T. Arnold. Of the West
virginia sunday School Association
viii 80 10 Colliers SUNDAY. where H.
VIII deliver an address before the
members u the district sunday school
convention
Harold G. Hall is detained Al his
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
MAKE BODIES OYER
Local Firm Now Prepared to Do Work
That Formerly Had to Go to
New York


wheeling people who now must
send to New York or abroad for fine
automobile bodies and the largest
pieces Of car repairing. will be pleased
to note In today's lntellfgencer the an
nouncement of the Wisokay machine
shop that bodies now may be made and
fine repairing done at that establish
ment Many motor car owners often
wish to have bodies distinctive from
the usual run turned out by the manu-
facturer. II has been necessary here
tofore to send TO New York or to
the continent to have such work done,
but this trouble can now be obviated.
Moreover. the delicate jobs. or the
larger kind. that often required the
sending OF the car to the factory. can
be done at the same place. 1917 Main
street Radiators. tenders. fore-doors.
lamps and tanks may all be repaired
at this establishment as well as the
more difficult jobs such as the
Strengthening of chassis. Oxy-acety-
lene welding is another of the kinds
of work that can be attended TO at
the Wisokay shop. This only goes TO
show that the patronage of Wheeling
industries is possible in a great many
more cases than one would be believe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
FAMOUS RIDE
Paul Revere's Ride VIII BE Covered
BY A. A. A. Members at Annual
Meeting Next May.

Paul Revere's famous ride will be
covered by the motorists who partici.
pate In the annual meeting OF the
american Automobile association to
be held in Boston in Nav next. A
mail vote OF the entire directorate al
most unanimously decided for a
spring instead of a winter meeting.
and SO IL was that the A. A. A. execu-
tive board. at its December session in
Washington. ID. c.. with President
Jonn A. Wilson IN the chair. decided
TO postpone the big meeting until
May 17-1S.s At that time of the year
the main highways in most of the
states are in travelable condition. and
II has long been the opinion of the
leading A. A A. members that the
annual gathering should be one to
which the members could tour over
the road
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
BOWLING PARTY
Wnsetinq Motorcycle Club PIans to
GIVE Interesting AFFAIR on Even
Ing Of December 20.

Plans are now on foot I'm the ranks
OF the Wheeling Motorcycle Club for
the annual bowling party and banquet
o. tho winter season The affair will
pc given on December 20. and prom.
1ses to be one Of the most successful
ever given by the club. During the
early evening the members will enjoy
they viii 60 to the club rooms. where
q feast WIN be spread. The banquet
VIII be In charge OF Earl Brauniich,
who has quite a reputation as a cook.
and all the boys are looking forward
10 the event with much anticipation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
LOCAL ROADS PICTURED
National Roads Magazine Shows
Number Of Local Views.

tional Roads association. has just
finished the publication of a book en-.
titled The National Old Trail Road.
The old Cumberland road. being an
old trail. is a part of the transcon
tinental highway to be maintained b.
the United States government. Con
siderable space is being devoted In
the magazine to the "Old National
Pike" Quite a number OF good view
OF the road have been taken by Mr.
Davis. mostly on his trip through this
section last summer. Some wert
taken between this city and Washing
ton. Pa. while a still larger number
were taken In eastern Ohio, where the
old bridges and milestones made ex
cellent subjects for portraits.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

home on the South Side on account Of
illness.
l. G. Martin. after a few DAYS an
ness. has again resumed hts duties on
the local division Of tho PennsyIvanis
railroad
~ l. Maxwell. assistant paaseneer
aren't az the Pennsylvania station. h,
sEain resumed his duties. following
few DAYS illness.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
NOTICE

To sufferers of blood ailments.
rheumatism. eczema. scrofula. PIN
pies. etc. kindly send us the druggists
names that cannot supply you with
The old army surgeons cure. DIR.
Stuart's Specific Drops. the known
cure for diseases of the blood. Re
speetfully. The Stuart Remedy Co..
Detroit. Mich.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
About People ,
Movements or individuals to I
and From .Iie City.
TRLsTATE ARRIVALS
AT The LOCAL HOTELS

Stamm-L. l.. Wheaton, Clarks
burg. Mrs. Hubs. Oil City. Pa.
Mclure-H. Walker and wife. Dill
lonvale. o.. w. n. Williamson
Woodsfeld. o.; Howard j. Campbell
Barnesville. o.; Ross Blazer. Dillon
vale. o.. NJ. ID. Fleming. Washing.
ton. Pa.
Grand central-Thomas ID. Como
way. Boardtrce; r. "a. Hess. T. 8
Carpenter and wife. Cameron: G. c.
Anderson. BarneHville. O.
Brunswick-A. White and wife
Terra Alta. O. V. Boiling. New Ath-
ems. o.: Carrie Cramblett. Steuben-
Vile. o.; John Sharpe. Steubenville.
o.. ?. W. Moore. West Alexander,
ia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
MOTORCYCLES NOTES.


OWING TO the almost impossible
condition of the roads. motorcyclinx
In this section Is practically at a
standstill. Many of the riders nave
their machines in the shop. and are
having them overhauled and placed in
nrst class condition for the early
spring.
The members of the local Motor
cycle club are planning to holG an
endurance run on New Years day.
This proposition was taken up at the
recent meeting Of the members and
plans were discussed for the event.
In case IL is held IL will be from
wheeling 10 Washington. Pa. and re-
turn Plans for the event will be
completed al ,he next regular meet
ing.
j. Landon Bier. manager OF the
Taylor fish market. has shipped his
Harley Davidson machine to the fac.
overhauled and reprinted. Mr.. Bier
expects to do considerable riding dur
ing the coming season.
M. r. Brokaw. representative OF the
Excelsior Motorcycle company, spent
the greater part OF the week as the
guest of Earl Braunlich. local agent
for the Excelsior machines. Mr.. Bro
kaw was here in the interests OF the
company.
Wesley House, local agent for the
Indian motorcycle, sold an Indian. two
speed model. TO Fred Gersting during
the past week. The machine will be
delivered January I.
In the races held at Trenton. N. J..
Pope machine carried on the honors.
Hollenbach. on Pope single. made
the fastest four miles OF the day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

The worlds production OF zinc last
year, estimated at 1.103.359 tons, was
United States geological survey fig-
ures-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
AUTO BRIEFS.

Autoists OF this district viii be
pleased TO learn that the bad nut in
the National pike. near Pleasant Val
ley. has been repaired. This sunken
place In the bricks was the source OF
much trouble to autoists and a num-
Der OF machines were badly damaged
by hitting H.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Mr. Geo. $. Feeny Is spending a few
days in New York City on business.
Attorney Lee y. Dobbs leaves this
morning for Parkersburg on business
W. -. Rector. secretary treasurer Of
the West Virginia Forest. Fish and
Game Protective Association. will re-
turn TO his home in Bellington. this
morning. after attending the annual
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Guy Pryor. OF warwood has placed
his machine in the garage for the
winter months. Mr.. Pryor says SAT-
ETY. first, meaning that the roads are
slippery and treacherous at this sea-
son OF the year.