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Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

Once again Creegan gaped sheer amazement. Then, swiftly the light of understanding twinkled in his little ! eyes.
 I'm wise. 'bo-I'm wiser he chuck led, with d villaineus smirk. Now, where dc they keep the sparklers?"
 Forthwith Andrew entered into a de jailed explanation concerning the plan Of the house, with particular reference to the library. in an alcove of which the safe was set.
 And now lie concluded. "as to the time tonight when you should start op- erations. I have only to make sug- Yestion. This room of mine. as you Iereeive. iS situated in the cupoa of the house. with windows on each side In its way it's a sort of beacon at night The lodgekeeper says that when put out my light he is sure that every one else in the house is sleeping"
 ''l got ye. Steve-I got ye' Greegan declared. Then. in another moment, he spoke with q half shamed eager ness: Say. she didn't send for me. did she?'
 That is a leading question" was the answer. with noncommittal smile.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

ment of vengeance must be controlled now, when the hour of victory was tlose.
 Its true" he confessed. with evi- dent contritiOn in voice and manner, that I've been greatly imposed on by these persons. You see. my dear, I couldn't be too particular about the nort of folks l engaged to play a spu- ri0us part like theirs. Tomorrow they thall all be gone. and you'll be left to yourself in peace"
 'In peacer' Lucene repeated wistful- ", and her face was very sorrowful. q wonder. Oh" she went on in a Iurst of feeling. T know. Andrew, that it was wrong not to tell Cortland everything at the beginning. This SC erecy between him and me is poison that must eat out the heart of our hap piness."
 "Perhaps 1t was wrong the Master Mind agreed unhcsitatlngly 'In point If fact, ! am beginning to regret ad- yised you as I did" He added very grayely. T am afraid that now, after all. you may be compelled to be quite candid with him.
 The sudden possibility of having to do what she had so dreaded. yet de sired for eoaseieHee's sake, filled Lu- eene with terror. She stared at An drew. The eoi.T flowed from her cheeks and Jeff them asben.
 What do you meanT' she panted.
 The Master Mind hesitated for iit- ne. from sheer pity for the stricken creature before him, whom now be must hurt again. He had need to re- call all his love for the dead brother to strengthen bis will ill order to strike the next blow on the already bruised heart of this woman toward whom all the tenderness of his nature streamed.
 (To Be Conttnued.)
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
CHAPTER <. "Ean1ilX AHairs.n

NS Creegan, the thief, went out A of the door opened for him / by Parker, Walter sought An 4 \ drew and addressed him
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03
CAST OF CHARACTERS.

HENRY ALLEN, young mar ried man, found guilty of homi- eide, first degree.
 ANDREW ALLEN, the Master Mind. and the real brains Of the underworld.
 CORTLAND WAINWRIGHT, district attorney, who is hated in1Plaoably by the Master Mind, EUGENE, "the one girl" in the heart of District Attorney Wainwrieht.
 DR. FORBES. famous slienist, a friend and admirer of Vain wright.
 MR. 5LoUNT, alias "elaok Hank" veteran thief and swindier.
 MRS. eLoUNT, alias "MiIwau- kee Sadie" shoplifter and ao- complioe of crooks.
 WALTER BLoUNT, clever thief. who is in deadly fear of Wainwright and the Master Mind.
 MARSHALL, a Pinkerton de- tective, who is employed by Wainwright.
 SCENES OF ACTION, court, streets and houses in New York city; also a country place out side of New York near state insane asylum.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

T shall put out my light tonight prob tbly about ; o'clock.
 "les yes'' Creesan agreed, hastily. T got all that But about her. now! lo you think there's chance of her kippin' out with me: What?"
 A true lover should never be dis Ouraged came the cryptic reply. As he spoke Andrew opened the door, md motioned that his visitor should leave the room. Till ? o'clock" he said.
Putnam patriot., 1915-09-03

by fafkeF. water sought All 4 \ drew and addressed him jocularly.
 That guys my visitor. I'm hep. What?"
 He asked for you-yes," Andrew conceded He will call again, later, to verify certain information l have given him"
 Being some more of that stuff that's none of my business, ehls
 Your powers of discernment show a decided improvement. Walter" the Master Mind said aryiy.
 Come into the library a minute" the thief suggested. I've got some thing for you. you know Then, when they were alone together in the room. Walter took q sheaf of banknotes from bis pocket. and gave them to Andrew.
 There's four hundred more l got from sister Lucene. Say she's sure easy. same old story Told her l had to have twas in trouble. And you see they're marked. like the others. Wainwright is getting wise. that's cinch. Bid you notice. he only began marking the money two weeks asof Say. Andrew. what's the lay. anyhowf Put me next
 'It doesn't concern you. Walter" was the sharp answer.
 ~Oh. the devilr' the thief exclaimed. in exasperation. "Ycu make me sick. Well. anyhow. tha. makes forty-six hundred I've got from her. and given to you in the last month"
 You shall be reimbursed. sir. to- morrow" Audrey promised, gravely.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
SALE OF SEASHORE LOTS.

Considerable interest is being shown
in the public sale of seashore lots at
RehobOth City on Saturday afternoon.
August Ia, at l o'clock. Very desira-
bic lots are included in this land and as
each lot is 75 by $50 feet, fronting on
an avenue 100 feet wide and right on
the ocean beach, it is believed that
many will avail themselves of this pri-
vilege of buying home sites. The sale
is to be conducted by the Public Lands
Commission, of which DR.. Hiram r.
Burton is president.
Rehoboth City is one mile south of
Rehoboth, Delaware's popular seashore
resort, and it is sometimes known as
Dewey Beach. Altogether in this
parcel there are 10 seashore lots. The
Delaware, Maryland & Virginia Rail
road Co. which has a station at Reho-
both has agreed to extend its tracks to
this property as soon as a sufficient of
people have built to justify the expense.
Already the property had been care
fully plotted and the plot of the land
appears on a poster which has been
gotten out. The plot is divided by the
boulevard running to the inlet.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
FREDERICK.

/
Mrs. Eli Cain will entertain the
/ Willing Workers on Friday evening
A cordial invitation is extended for
all to be present and enjoy a pleasant
evening in the country.
The NJ. E. Sunday School went to
the favorite resort, Bowers, on We'd
nesday, on its annual picnic, and as
usual had a fine time
On the route to Bowers we note
that Walter Camper is painting his
three farmhOuses and all the outbuild-
ings, and they certainly do present an
attractive appearance and denote
thrift and prosperity.
The Frederick Band went to Fred
erica for an oISng last Sunday and
enjoyed the day.
Mrs. Ettie Lister of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting Mrs. L. V. Hall,
has returned home.
Miss Helen and Blanche Lewis, of
Smyrna are visiting their grandpar-
ents, Capt. and Mrs. Palmer
Miss Grace Palmer is visiting Mrs.
Paul Clendaniel Of Camden. ont;
Mrs. Laura Price of Baltiotein Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Wheatley OF oot willie
n. j., and Mrs. E. B. McMichael and
daughter, of Milford, are visiting Miss
Sallie Kirk.
Miss Name Maxon has returned
from Philadelphia.
Fred Hopkins has purchased from
Mrs. Lima Artis the dwelling house
on Market Street, tenanted by VIM.
Dr. J. B. Derrickson and B. F. Bur
ton have each purchased a new Buick
automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. joan l'almer and fan
lily spent Sunday at RCho5OtI.
Ernest Goodwin of Dover is visiting |
his sister, Mrs. R. NJ. Harrington.
Mrs. Martha Johnson, of Star, Md. |
IS visiting Mrs Mary E. Stevenson.
Miss Amy Walker of Norwalk, Conn. |
IS the guest of Mrs. Rachael Carlisle. |
Mrs. George Fowler and son Ken
leth, Miss Mary Bertrards, Mrs. Mary |
Boone, Mrs. Eliza Dowers and Mrs. !
Frank Melvin and daughter, are
spending the week at Bowers.
Miss Effie Sapp IS visiting relatives
n Houston and fla "r.ngtOn.
John and James Goodwin nf Dover,
we're guests of Mrs. R NJ. Harrington
N Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. COunselman, Miss
Ibbie Buckaloo, j. Gordon Counsel
nan, and Mr.. and Mrs. S. X. Belts,
pent Sunday at Rehoboth.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
LAWS FOR FARMERS.

The Delaware Legislature of 1916
enacted two laws of especial inter est
10 farmers, one of them, going irtO
eHect September 16. provides that all
SEEDS sold in packages of ten pounds
OF more must be labeled with the
name OF the seed, the name and ad-
dress Of the person selling the seed,
ana the approximate percent of purity.
II is unlawful to sell seed containing
more than one in one thousand of any
or all OF the following: Quack grass,
canada thistle. dodder, wild mustard,
wild oats, English plantain, orange
hawkweed. ANY one either selling or
buying seed can submit samples to
the State Board of Agriculture, Dover,
ana have them examined for purity
and for vitality.
The other law is to encourage ap-
pie growers to pack their fruit in a
better manner. Il provides that the
standard for Delaware shall be OF four
grades: Delaware Fancy Grade.
Delaware A, Delaware B and Della
ware Unclassified. The fancy grade
snail consist of apples OF one variety
winch are well grown specimens,
hand picked, properly packed of good
color for the variety, normal shape.
Lree from dirt, diseases, insect or
fungus injury, bruises and other de-
Iects, except such as are necessarily
in the operation of packing.
Delaware A grade will be practically
like the Fancy, except that they may
be 10 per cent. below the foregoing
specifications on a combination of all
lefects, or per cent on a single de-
-ect. The other grades are lower. All
grades that are offered for sale in
closed packages must be properly
branded in plain letters and figures
with the name and the address of the |
packer, or of the person by whose au-
.hority the apples were packed, the |
lame of the variety and TIE grade or
class of the apples contained therein. |
md the minimum size of the fruit in |
he package. 1t is unlawful to sell in |
'losed packages apples which do not |
comply with the grades named unless |
he package is marked mot hand |
'icked,' - wormy." diseased" or
scabby," as the case may be.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
Notice.

Receiver of taxes will sit at the fol.
lowing places to receive taxes for Sus
sex County:
August End, First District E. F. Bur
ris & Son Store, Lincoln.
August 4th, Second District Colum-
bia House. Bridgeville.
August 5th, Third District-Sussex
House, Seaford.
August 9Th, Fourth District-C. R.
Cannon S Store. Blades.
August 9TH, Fifth District-A. S.
Hearn's Office, Laurel.
August 9th, Sixth District Hotel,
Millsboro.
August 10th, Seventh District H. F..
Wilgus' Store. Roxana.
August 11th, Eighth District Harry
Prettyman's Store, Hollyville.
August 18th, Tenth District Sussex
Trust Co. Milton. 7-30 2t
V. NJ. MURRAY, Receiver of Taxes.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
THOROUGH WORK.
How a Milford Citizen Found Freedom
From Kidney Troubles.

If YOU suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
ANY curable disease OF the kidneys
Use a tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been tested
by thousands -.
Milford people testify.
Can you ask more convincing PROOF OF
Jacob P. Allen, LOG Causey Avenue,
Milford. says: "My kidneys were weak
and during the winter l had consiidera,,
be trouble from pains in my back ana
irregular kidney action. Colds settled
in INV kidneys. took a great, many
medicines, but Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me the most relief. Statement given
25th, 1909. r,
over three years later, Mr.. Allen said
"Not a symptom of kidney complaint
has returned. ~. -.
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don SIM
plv ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan
kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Ailen
had. Foster Milburn Co., Props Fuf-
falo, N, Y.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
CONOUERING The FLY PEST.

On the question of ridding the world
of flies, DR.. H. A. Surface, Pennsyl-
vania State ZoOlogist, has this advice
to offer
More important than traps or pOis-
oning flies in the house and even more
important than screening doors and
windows, is to destroy their breeding
places. At least once per week all
stables, vaults, poultry houses and
open vaults should be thoroughly
cleaned and then busted with chloride
of lime, or ground phosphate rock OF
dry lime.
Poison also works we'll. An excel
lent agent of death can be prepared by
filling a soup plate or saucer with wa
ter and adding a spoonful OF formalin
and a little milk or molasses. An
other good poison is one dram OF BIZ
chromate of potash dissolved in two
ounces Of water and sweetened with
sugar. Neither of these pOisons
however, should be used where there
are young children who might drink
the contents of the dishes.
Insect powder has its advantages
as a weapon of war. 1t can be pur-
chased at all stores and can be spray
ed about the room with a simple blow
er. 1t will stun the flies, which can
be swept up from the floor and killed
in great numbers. Pyrethrum pow
der is one of the best that can be used
for this purpose.
Another hOmely way of Kidding
room of flies is to darken it, except
for single ray of light at a window.
The flies will come to the light and
may be driven out or killed.
Fly paper, however, is one of the
cheapest and best ways of trapping
the enemy. The commercial fly paper
serves the purpose well, but a cheap
can be made that will be
found equally good. This can be pre-
pared by boiling two pounds of resin |
in a pint Of castor oil until the resin |
is dissolved. The preparation may be |
put away until needed and can be ap- |
piled with a brush to sheets of heavy |
paper This is very cheap and has |
been found satisfactory.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
LINCOLN CITY.

Misses Lena and Lettie johnson spen
Sunday at Milton camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Clayville spent
Sunday with their son, Robert Clayville
Misses Mildred and Hazel Harder
have been visiting friends in Milford.
Miss Maize Reed, accompanied by
Mr.. Henderson, of Philadelphia, is spend
ing the week at Oak Orchard.
Miss Laura Calhoon has been the
guest of her brother, Chas. CalhOOn,
near Houston.
Miss Minnie Reed has been a Phila-
delphia visitor for the past two weeks.
j. N. LecOmpt and wife and George
H. Warren and wife were participants
in a house party at Slaughter Beach on
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Marker has returned from
Philadelphia, where she has been for
her health.
Master Vernon Reed spent several
days with his aunt, Mrs. Mary Mills in
Cedar Neck.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs
Marie Southard Aug. Z, Saturday even
ing.
Elihu Jefferson ard son Marshall, of
Philadelphia, have been visitors at Lin
coin and Slaughter Beach.
H. D. Cook and wife and H. F. War
ren and wife visited the camp at Milton
on Sunday.
The Cedar Creek Sunday School held
their annual picnic at Slaughter Beach
on Wednesday, All report fine trip.
Joshua w. Truitt. son of Nehemiah
and Sarah Truitt. died Monday after
noon, July 26th, at $3.50 o'clock. after
several years of illness, having suffered
a stroke of apoplexy two years ago,
from which he never recovered, aged
70 years. Funeral services were held
at the Lincoln NJ. E. Church Wednes-
day afternon at two o'clack, by Rev. J.
H. Gardner, and interment made in the
Lincoln Cemetery by E. G. Reed. He
leaves a wife and eight children to
mourn his loss-Mrs. Harry Belts, of
Shawnee, Mrs. VIM. Clendaniel. Mrs. |
Win Swain, Mrs. Murray Wyatt. Harry |
Truitt, William Truitt, of Lincoln, Mrs. |
Howard Beideman, of Philadelphia, and |
Walter Truitt, of Newark, N. j., and |
also a host of friends. Mr.. Truitt was |
a man attentive to his home surround |
ngs, a devoted husband and an indul-
gent father. He was a soldier in the
Civil War. Our hearts go out in SYM
1athy for the bereaved ones, but our
cannot heal the broken hearts,
rue comfort can only be found in God,
Who 'doeth all things well. "
There will be no preaching service on
lincoln Circuit next Sunday. Pastor j.
/. Gardner and family are visiting re-
atives and friends in Kent Island,
queen Anne Co., Md.
E. T. Elliott and family, of Millsboro,
listed his former pastor J. H. Gard
er, last Sunday and spent the day.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
Chance For A Bargain.

1 will sell my eight year old Horse.
Sound as a rock and as gentle as dog.
Will work anywhere or to any kind of a
vehicle; weighs 1900 pounds. With him
| will give a One Horse Wagon, been
run less than two years, and a suit of
extra heavy Express Harness, been used
less than one year. will sell the outfit
for $200.0O. A big bargain for the first
offer. The reason have for selling is
l have purchased an Auto Truck, and |
don't have use for them both. 7-2tf
Address, CHAS. B. PORTER,
Phone l2-11. Greenwood, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
500 Reward, $1OO

The readers Of this paper win be pleased to
learn that there is at least dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in an s lts
stages, and that is Catarrh- Hall CataIrh 1ute
is the only positive cure now known 70 the med,
ical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutions
disease. requires a constitutional treatment. =.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally. acting
directly uDon the blood aud mucous surfaces OF
file system thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease and giving the patient strenElh
bv building up the constitution and assisting na-
tire in doing its work The prOprietoTs nave
so much faith In its curative powers that lhes
SaiIs to cure. send for list Of testimonials.
Address +. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
Fruit Growers.

Growers of berries and other fruits.
etc, desiring to make consignments OF
their products to reliable Commission
Houses in Philadelphia, New York, Bal.
tlmore. Washington, and other large
cities, will find it to their advantage to
use the label of the Planters & Growers
Outlet Association on their shipments.
names and addresses of responsible firms
to whom consignments may be made.
and shipping tags furnished. For fur
ther particulars, call or write Frank A.
Doeringer, 108 Railroad Avenve. Mil.
ford. Phone 159. 5-l4tf
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS.
Regulations Relating To Dogs By The
State Board OF Health

1t is hereby ordered that all dogs in
the territory within the following boun-
daries:
From Bowers Beach to Barker Land
ing to and including Magnolia to and in
cluding Canterbury to and including
Frederica to and including Milford.
thence along the Mispillion Greek to the
Delaware Bay, thence to Bowers Beach,
be placed under Quarantine for Rabies,
and all owners of dogs in said territory
are hereby ordered to strictly contlne
and firmly secure on their own premises
their dog or dogs and not allow same to
run at large or enter any highway eX-
cept when led or when muzzled with
well fitting muzzle that will ettectualiy
prevent biting.
This quarantine shall remain in force
for ninety days from July goth, 1915, or
until removed by the State Board OF
Health.
The state and county officers having
jurisdiction in the above described ter
ritory are hereby ordered to impound or
destroy any dog found in violation OF
the above quarantine regulation and the
owner of any dog violating said regu-
lation will be dealt with according to law.
July 20, 1915. l-SU-zC
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH.
VIM. P. Orr, M. D., President.
A. E. Frantz, M. D., Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
Best Diarrhoea Remedy.

IT you have ever used Chamberlain :
Collie, Cholera and Disrrhoea Remedy
you know that it is a success. Sam f
Guin, Whatley, Ala, writes, Il had
and got caught out in the rain.
and 1t settled in my stomach and bowels,
had an awful time, and had it not been
for Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
IDiarrhoea Remedy could not possibly
have lived but few hours longer but
to this remedy, l am now well
and strong" For sale by all dealers.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
In Memoriam.

In loving remembrance of our dear sis
ter, Catherine E. Calhoon, nee Donovan,
who departed this life July 2Sth, 1914.
Gone from earth. yes gone forever.
Tear dimmed eyes shall gaze in vain,
We shall never hear her voice. no never,
Never more on earth again
Home is sad, oh, God how dreary,
Lonesome. lonesome every spot.
Listening for her voice til weary,
Weary, for we hear it not.
How we miss thee. dearest sister,
She will be with US no more;
But we hope that we will meet her
On that bright eternal shore.
Farewell dear sister,
You will suffer woe no more.
You will be bright shining angel
To guide us DER.
tip By her brothers and sister, NJ. P.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
administrators Notice.

NJ, IDt., the Undersigned, have been
W. ny letters of administration on the
~ ao5 OF the late j. Wesley Hall, de-
%eu, Iba and notify all persons indebted
~ SAD estate to make settlement of
sane aM on or before September 1st,
osa an persons having claims against
~ sstate must present them, properly
'''eu' IN the.time provided by law.
VIM. B. HALL.
.9tr B. w. HALL.
up ]. T. HALL.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
curei Of Indigestion.

II. ~ Sadie P. Clawson, Indiana, Pa. !,
bscS oJS.nered with indigestion. "My
r. 'H p.9alned me night and day." she
H. socL would feel bloated and have
'1Cn sner and belching after eating. l
pbta.a pbsaere9 fnom constipation. My
snJ SrsSt !, mad used Chamberlain's Tab
csvo ,av .ney did her so much good that
ItsS sase me a few doses of them and
al all upon my trying them. They
A. S as nothing else has done. "
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
Notice Of Appreciation.

NJ the undersigned committee, ex-
n our sincere thanks to Sakimas
.Ge' Imp'd Order of Red Men, for the
outing given US at Slaughter
cl: We also wish to call the atten-
M. NJ the public to the meals and hos
'lng the day.
MRS. J. E. SMITH, / co
MRS. V. c. HICKMAN, NOin'
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
Milford Town Tax Must Be Paid.

Notee is hereby given to all taxables
'le Town of Milford, Delaware, that
'axes levied for year 1915 are now
l que, and that settlement must be
.pe; On all taxes paid between now
august 10th, the amount levied
'sIpe paid; after that date cost of col
IiVl ! ,, Will have to be paid in addition.
pet JOHN H. ROACH. Collector.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30

Are YOUR horses hoofs sound and
tsaItbv? If they are affected in any
Tsv don't you know your horse cannot
rs1der YOU the service ne should? ? Horses
IoOfs should be examined regularly and
Irgstment applied to keep them sound
Fr 50 years DR.. Humphreys Gilt Edge
HOof Ointment has been successfully
u;edwhen other preparations have failed
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30

Ali school taxes are now due and on
each dollar of tax paid on or before
Monday, August 9th, the taxable is en-
titled to a rebate of eight per cent. The
tax collector of the Public schools of
Milford is Andrew J. Ross, and he sits
at the tax office under the old Windsor
Hotel, on South Walnut Street, from 8
to II. so a. m, and from l to 5. 80 p. M,
and from Z to 8 p. m. each day of the
week except Sunday. There will be
rush during the last four days, and tax
ables will find it more convenient to pay
the early part of this coming week. Re
member that Monday, August 9th, is
the last day to get the eight per cent
rebate on school taxes.
By order of the Board Of Education.
ANDREW J. Ross.
Collector of School Taxes of
7-3O-2t Milford, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
WANTED
Tomatoes and Sweet Potato..
For canning

We want to buy Tomatoes and Sweet
Potatoes at the different stations. or on
boats delivered here. Advise ms from,
time to time what you have to offer,
EAST COAST PACKING Co.
I-9-tf Franklin Citv. Va.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
Business Notice,

for sale or will trade for a farm a
Ven-roomed house and good out build
&, and new blacksmith and wheel
Ight shop and carriage bazaar adjoin-
same. two acres of land in Houston,
\ Apply H. B. Greenly, Houston,
" Phone 1923. 7-23-2t
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30

Nine out of ten detected lookinghorses
.,ve % worms. A leading veterinary made
n. KIN statement many years ago and by
srtting in practice made great reputa-
s.r f6r himself and for the remedy he
s'sd -ys You can procure this great worm
,sTedv ,sr by asking for DR.. Humphreys
Worm Powders.