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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
L0ND0N'S SLUM BABIES.
Gutter Children That Thrive Where
They Court Death.

London gutter babies are immune to
ordinary diseases and thrive under con
ditions that would he death 10 other
children. said Dr. Thomas. health Of
fccr of the Finsbury district DR.
Thomas works in the most congesied
of the London boroughs, where 6,00O
families live and sleep in 6,OO0 rooms.
some Of these babies" he says. las
soon or even before they are. able to
crawl, are placed on the sidewalks
early in the day, TO be watched or
nursed by girl of four or five years.
They are true gutter children Some
times the immature nurse falls asleep.
wearied 10y her task, and the baby
cl'aws to the other side of the road.
Needless OF traffic Both are filthy
and gutter stained. but they seem to
i've In fact. the stock from which
they have sprung rises superior TO the
ordinary diseases of childhood. Among
the cases reported are these
\ baby four months old was given
piece of raw fat and bacon to chew.
because the grandmother said bacon
was good for babies and canarics.
One baby was dosed with stout and
aniseed by the mother rs II cure for
collie.
Another baby of nine weeks was fed
chiefly on weak tea.
Or Thomas complains of the Sal
rey Camps, who act as nurses In the
district, undolng the work OF the doc
tors in many cases. He says their ar
rogance is equaled only by their *.
norance.- York Tribune.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
Rackless.

A colored man and his finest girl
walked into n drug store. The man
bought q one cent picture postcard and
a one cent postage stamp. As he start
ed 10 place the stamp on the postcard
the colored woman walked toward the
front door
wait II minnie. SUSIE" said the col
orpd man. I'm not near through"
The colored man turned to the clerk
and bought package Of chewing gum.
As the couple walked ont of the drug
store the cO!ored man was heard to
remark, There's no limit tn me-. Susie.
when I'm out with you. "-lndlanapoIis
News
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
If theories worked cut

and circumstances over which we
have no control we're always kind,
per cent of men would
not as now prove unsuccessful. As
against theory we advise the practical
protection of family and old age in
come contracts which take a nominal
out of the risk of business
each year and give the service when
needed. National Life lns. Co.. of VT
Mutual Earle s Kinsley, General
Agent, Mead Building, Rutland, VT
Adv
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04

"That's queer design you have in
the corner of your billhead. ">remarked
SlOpay
Its merely little flower" replied
the tailor.
"'rhink it's appropriate, eh?'
ayes. it's forgetmenot"-Ph iladel-
phin Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
SALARIES OF SINGERS.
Present Day Stars Would Laugh at
These Old Time Payments.

Present Day Stars Would Laugh at
These Old Time Payments.
In the good old days of 200 years ago
or so singers and actors gave the world
their greatest efforts for what was I'M
doubleday considered excellent remu-
neration. but what in these enlight'
ened times of high priced voices ana
talents would seem to be pitifully
small. And who shall say the perform
ers of the past were not fully as capa
BILE as the pampered darlings OF the
present?
The highest salary paid went TO
Chasse, who received 1900 livres. or
5000, a year as her fixed salary. LOU
livr'es extra for perqulsites, LOO livres
for Easter and 200 for bread. wine and
boots. in those days an extraordinary
allowance.
Mile Aneier. the first soprano or her
day, was a close second. with 4,SOo
francs. or nearly $1,000, year. Today
prima donna receives more than that
for single evening. In a year la
Camargo." the most beautiful woman
Of her day, received in francs what
many Of the lesser singers of today re-
ceve in week in dollars-2, 700 francs.
Louis XIV. had the reputation OF be-
ing most generous manager ana
dramatic agent, since he granted 2OO
livres about $40) for the first ten per-
formapces and about 100 livres for the
following. The devlser of the ballet
received 100 livres for the first six
performances and sixty for later ones.
-Argonaut
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
Commission Covsrnment.

According to the federal census bu-
reau. there are 1915 cities in the United
States with a population in excess OF
}Q9o1. OF these 195 cities sixty-nlne
;ave adopted the commission form Of
government. the success of which is ev
ldenced by the fact that, while the av-
erage per capita operating expenses of
al the cities is Sl134 per year. only
Eve cities under commission govern
m.nt-Sacramento. Cal: San Diego
al; Pasadena, Cal; Denver. Colo.
md Atlantic City. n. J.-exceed this
average. In the case of Denver the ex.
lense of operating is Offset by the ex
cecdingly low per capita debt of only
k3.S2 s...
Vengeance.
81 wonder at your allowing Iiiy to
marry your daughter. | thought you
We're mortal enemies"
"That's Just the reason. Now he
will have my wife for his mother-ii
law Exchange.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
Little Wonder Warkera

Coles Little Wonder Workers, the
liver pin that con,aius the new
cathartic Phenolphtnalein and the old
cathartjn Aloip combined to make the
most effective little iiser pill, you
ever had. Prompt SAT. and sure re
lief in ant case of disordered stom.
ach, constipation. billiousness, and
liver troubles. Forty little sugar
coated pellets for 25c. Sold only b,
Harold W. Cole, Pharmacist
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
WASTING Money.

IL guess it's Just as well didn't
marry that girl. She evidently has no
idea of the value of money"
"How's that?"
Spent go cents postage Sending me
bunch Of old love letters" -Loulsville
Courier-,tournal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
Do You Wear One2

One thing you can wear year in and
year out. that never grows monot.
onous, that never IS unbecoming. that
people are always glad to see. that
never has to be made over or trimmed
or sent to the cleaners. IS n SMILE
Florida Times Union.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
How's This /,

We Jfer Oar aundred Dollars la.p
ward for any case OF Catarrb maj
cannot b" cured nv Halls Ca.arrt
Cure
FL. CHENEY 6 CO.. Toledo. o.
We, the uude ,slgned. have known T.. J
Cheney for tie last - years, and believe
Rim perfectlg honorable In all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
sut any obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL E.ANK OF CoN'MEPC E,
Toledo. I
dan Catarrh G ire Ia taken internally
Getting directly upon the blood and r,,i,
sscus su, ts4es of the system Testimonial,
ssrt trse. Price Is cents Der bottle Sol
~ al pruggsts.
wv gAp's Femii- p,". "a, ~npsr.sAuo
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
Business.

New S0n-inlaw- Here's only 1900
marks. You promised my wife dow.
ry OF 10000 tather-in-ia WI always
knock Off 2 per cent for cash.-ElIe-
gende Batter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-01-04
Venaeanee.
THE PRUDENT MAN.

The prudent man always studies
seriously and earnestly to understand
whatever he processes to under
stand and not merely to persuade
people that he understands it, and
though his talents may not always
be very brilliant they are always
perfectly senuine.--Adam Smith.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Bungalows Filled

Fowler Tribune-The Stubbs sum
mer bungalows are again being occu
pied. J. e. Stubbs, father OF Arthur
Stubbs who runs the Stubbs ranch,
and his wife are here. and also Mrs.
W. r. Stubbs and daughter Margaret.
w. r. Stubbs. former governor OF
Kansas, Is now In New Mexico but Is
expected here this week. Many 9TH
ers OF the two families will also be
here soon. The Stubbs brothers, OF
Kansas, have one Of The iaest and
largest ranches In this part OF the
state. Arthur Stubbs and family re.
main here the year around. but the
others come from Kansas In the sum.
mer and occupy two bungalows on
the north side OF the river about
three miles east OF Fowler. The bum
galows are built Of native cotton
wood lumber aud have large screened.
In porches.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Z Other Crowley County Paper and Is Still Growing
Encouraging Word

A letter from s. A. Gerard, OF
Cincinnati, o., to Il. E. Hosler, a few
days ago IL rather encouraging for the
growers as to prospective prices for
cantaloupes this season. MIR. Gerard
says: I'VE certainly have received
some fine prices for our goods out Of
ArizOnia. the cars selling for no less
than $500 and from that up to sll00
per car. 1t has been the best year
we have ever had for Arizonia."
Mr.. Gerard states that II has been
busy season with his Arm aud that
they have been getting up at 2:30 In
the morning and going to bed at 8
O'Clock at night, He commends Mr..
Hosler for keeping him well posted on
the conditions here. He looks for
elegant prices for the Ordway pink
meat melons, but states that the
quality and pack should be watched
and made the best, pointing out that
the good prices for the Arizona
melons was partially due to the excel.
lent quality and unusually fine pack.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Local and Personal

Miss Edith Leary returned to Ord
way last Saturday after several weeks
spent at the home Of her parents In
West ClifYe. She left Ordway upon.
her sufficient recovery from an attack
of ty phoid fever. She is now feeling
quite strong and took up her work at
the store Monday.
Miss Lillian Trotter will leave Sun
day for Kansas City, where she will
familiarize herself with the late mil
linery styles, after which she will go
to Chauute, Kans. for the millinery
season. She has accepted position
which she has held during three sea
sous.
W. II. Borden has returned from
Colorado Springs where he had gone
to tix up his residence house. 1t was
in the path Of the recent hail there
and suffered considerable battering up
Edwin Smith has been walking
limp like all week. He turned his
ankle In the game at Rocky Ford last
Sunday.
Buy your wheat at Tiedemann's.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Crowley County Fair
September 7, s, g..
Soldier Boys
Coming Soon
Guards of the Valley to Meet
at North Fowler for
Weeks Drill

Battalion maneuvers for Co. l.. OF
the National Guards will be pulled
of In a camp at North Fowler during
the week OF September IS to %. Co.
l. of Ordw and other companies OF
the valley, among them being Holly
and Lamar, will participate. 1t is
probable that another company will
be organized In the valley by the
time of the maneuvers. Captain
Newton OF Co. l.. Is now busily en-
gagged in preliminary preparations.
Battalion maneuvers take the form
OF a school OF instruction, such as was
held at Pole Mountain, Wyo., three
years ago. The military camp will be
laid out 10 regulation streets, and the
numerous tents pitched under the
north hills will no doubt make
pretty picture and prove quite
drawing card for visitors from this
and surrounding cities. General
Chase will be in attendance a part OF
the time. On Sunday afternoon dur
ling the five days maneuver there
will be special program for the
benefit OF visitors.
The expense Of this maneuver is
met by the state alone. Only one uf
the companies receives federal recUg-
milton. A federal Inspector. however,
will be here during the maneuver,
and companies coming up to all federal
requirementsa at that time will receive
government recoR milton and assist
ance. To this end Co. l.. OF Fowler
aud Co. l. OF OEdway will put forth
special efforts 70 become efficient 10
every way and TO successfully meet
federal requirements at the battalion
maneuver inspection Ia September.
A number Of boys between the ages
Of l6 aud lS will be allowed the privi-
iege Of engaging in the maneuyer In
the capacity Of cadets. They viii be
properly uniformed. and provided for
throughout the i've days, but will
draw no pay.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Officers Installed

Officers of the Rebeksh lodge were
Installed at a meeting held Monday
evening as follows:
Hettie Hinshaw, past noble grand.
MabeIle Peck, noble grand.
Frances Station, vice grand.
Geneva Fountain, warden.
Janey Phillips, conductor.
Mrs. z. B. Stewart. chaplain
Cora Edgar, right supporter N. G.
Hattie Mashburn, left supporter
N. &.
Charlotte Ward, right supporter
s. G.
Harriet Downey, left supporter
s. G.
Viola Hoffman, inside guard.
Mabel Vinyard, outside guard.
Irene Behymer, musician,
Essle Kouns, captain Of the guards.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Another Prosperous Place

Henry Seemann. farmer residing
northwest of Arlington, was here
Tuesday of this week. He states that
things are coming along fine In
his part of the country and that as
one indication OF good times consid-
erable building is being done. One
farmer adjoining him Is erecting a
SO, 900 residence. and school build
ing for that district is going up.
Mr.. Seemann states that there was
a heavy hail in his vicinity Sunday
evening. many roofs having been
knocked full OF holes, yet the crops
got by with but slight injury. Green
stuff looks a little battered but 1t will
come out alright.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Local and Personal

Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Brown of La
Junta visited here last week with
Mrs. Browns parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. F. Houston. The latter accomp-
anied them home and remained until
Sunday. In. returning with their
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Brown went on
to the Houston Lake ranch to visit
with Ed aud Al Houston.
Miss Esther Kelly has returned
from Greeley where she had been
taking normal school work. She was
accompanied home by Miss Nellie
Webber Of Greeley who viii be her
guest for . few days.
Miss Eva Stephenson went to Dem
yer Wednesday to care for her little
niece, Ruby Hammill, who broke her
arm q few days ago 10 fall. She will
remain there for couple of weeks.
Tiedemann has lots of storage room
for grain. &c q hundred pounds first
month and 1c a hundred pounds each
month after first or fraction Lheteof.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Gle Of Pueblo
and Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Peck of
Swiok, were guests over Crowley day
of Mr.. and Mrs J. Fl. Peck.
1t Ia money made to have cartons
for your butter. The New Era sup
plies them
ANGELA Page has received patent
to nw4 20 % 81.
Buy your calf meal at Tiedemann's.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
FOrder District

Forder.-On Thursday Of last week
very severe hail storm visited here
abouts doing excessive damage to
crops. Those being hit hardest we're
John Forrest, Jesse win, Harry
Swope, Jim Butts and father, Jim
aud will Stevens, John and George
Schreiber. John Quick, Hugo Hen
naelt and J. S. Burg. Others injured
but not 40 seriously, we're Messrs
Ashley and Slawson. Lightning struck
In a number of places. and steer was
killed near the Carson home. Stand
ing at the postoffice a person could
see the piles of hail east of the Hen
naelt home, a distance Of four miles.
Speaking Of the storm and damage
John Forrest said: "While 10 Kan
sas l raised one crop aud lost three
and would move. l have raised three
here aud lost on one, but will not give
up as long as there IL green blade. "
Forder.-The committee having 10
charge the picnic for Labor day, met
at the Dudley store on Thursday Of
last week aud with Mr.. Dudley as
chairman and d. e Calkins ~ secre
tsry. held an interesting meeting.
The committee enlarged the scope of
discussion for that day, taking 10 the
subjects Of rural credits and the bene.
dts Of q herd law. The committee
went on record ss.fasoting-s division
Of the county. This subject will be
discussed from three phases. aud ev-
cry one will be given an opportunity
TO express their views. FIJI up a big
basket and come out and enjoy the
day with US. Another big dinner for
you, Mr.. Editor. II you come.
A surprise party was given George
Schneider on Wednesday evening by
his neighbors 10 his bachelor quarters
on his claim.
P. H. Wolfe received word Monday
that his father, living in Southern
Minnesota. was seriously Ill. Mr..
Wolfe left Wednesday for his fathers
bedside. II
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Trahern re.
turned Wednesday to their home 10
Kansas, after having made an extend
ed visit with their son. Arthur. Mrs.
Van Ellis and daughter, Mrs. Powell.
accompanied them as far as Ordway.
A delightful dance was given at the
home OF Robert Beadle Friday night.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
OFFICERS

OFFICERS
+. R. Phillips, president.
}. H. Cowden. nrst vice pres.
j. @. Wallace, second vice pres.
VIM. Broadbent, third vice pres.
F. S. Howard, fourth vice pres.
}. c. Wallace. treasurer.
r. A.. Hamilton, secretary.
Chairmep of committees are J. S
Conard, agricultural; NJ. A. Noble,
horticultursl; VIM. Broadbent. live
stock; E. W. Richards, entertain
ment Departments superIntendents:
Farm and Garden Products-J. b.
Wadlineton, superintendent; Jas.
Close and VIM. Simmer, assistants.
Fruit-M. A. Noble, superint tenent;
R. L. Noble, assistant. sa-.
Kitchen and Pantry Stores and
Dairy Products--Mrs. u. A. Noble,
supe erintendent; Mrs. 8. G. Holler,
Mrs. q. G. Kelley, Mrs. Geo. Little,
assistants.
Paintings. Drawings and Fine
Arts-Mrs P. @. Frsndsen, superin-
teudent; Mrs. r. e. McKeeby, assist
ant.
Textile Fabrics and Ladies' Depart
ment-Mrs. O. n. Wsxham, superin-
tendeot; Mrs J. \ le9sry, Miss Grace
Consrd and Mfa. Jas Knight. assist
ants. III.
Poultry asd Pst Std6k-M. H. Al
bertsou. supeftischdept; Herman
Braun, assistant.
Swine-Christ Tecklenberg, super
inte ndent; A. l. Butcher. assistant.
Cattle-J. O. Lawrence, superin-
tedent; F. G. Adam and A. D. Byas,
assistants.
Horses-D. X. Waugh. superintend.
ent; W. R. Dye, assistant.
Sheep-P D. Earies, superintend-
ent; ThOs. Fountain, assistant.
Apiary-W. F. Tarbox. superintend.
ent; Harry Ingalls, and d. B. Hersps-
berger, assistants.
Non Irrigated Products-John Hes
ter, superintendent;G Geo. Gribble and
W. Fl. Brand, assistants.
Glass M.-Prof. H. T. Mitchell.
superintendent; Prof. w. E. Daily
and Prof. P. X. Kelley, assistants.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
IF Noise Helps
1t Was Done
Boosters Made Towns Sit Up
and Take Notice On
Big Circle Trip

II noise would tend to advertise
Crowley Day then 1t was we'll before
the people of several of the towns
over the river. for the boosters out
last Friday made a sufficient amount
Of it.
There were between Is aud 30 cars
in the line and each car was filed.
was the first stop and there some
boosters from that neiRhborly town
joined the parade and the full force
swooped down on Cheraw where ev.
cry ybody was in waiting. When that
place was reached the boosters were
advised that good cold lemonade and
cigars were being served in the armO.
ry, and nothing could have been bet
ter for the men and women all drank
and the men smoked. La Junta was
the town was circled followed by =
parade OF the visitors through the
principal business streets. At Swink
the party was jOined by Senator Grow.
ley who extended an Invitation to
visit mis- place and partake Of apples
and lemnnade. Dinner was taken at
Rocky Ford and the trip continued to
Weitzer. Manzanola, Fowler. Olney
Springs and Crowley, arriving 10 Ord
way ahead of the schedule.
or the la piece band there were
several little bands organized. and be-
fore the trip was over some of the
bandmen could play most anything on
their tin-h Instruments. 1t was q
booster trip OF q kind that drew at
tention and as there was considerable
advertising matter handed out 1t was
no doubt a good advertising circle.
In the nrst car we're Uncle Sam and
two young women attendants. with
Marshal wm. Worker ~ the otiicer Of
the day VIM. Helms was Uncle Sam
and Miss, ,Ltnnia, ,colysF sod Mrs. Ar.
thur Drescher the atteudants. This
feature of the trip attracted consider
able attention and favorable COM
ment. as they were sttrsctively gsrbed
10 patriotic dress.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06

Makes Fairs
Septemb Der I, 8. 0
Crowley County Fair.

County fairs are>instltutions which
should be patrOnized. A good fair is
valuable thing for any community
and to have good fair it must be
made such by corporation OF the
people Of the county regardless OF
whether or not they are officers or
Stockholders. This cooperation may
be given by placing on exhibition an-
nually some product. Exhibits draw
the crowds and in return brings about
a successful fair.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Public Sale

Having rented the faFD.-I Will sell
to the highest bidder at the Boston
Farm residence. Crowley, Colo,
AUGUSTA at 10 O'CLOCK SHARP
The following property, to-wit:
I HEAD OF HORSES
One team Black Geldings, VT. 1900
each. Que team Gray Geldings, VT.
1900. One Gray Gelding. VT 1900.
These horses are 10 excellent cOndi-
tion and the kind for heavy hauling,
average age 9 years.
One driving team, Cleveland Bay
mares, VT. 1000 each. years old. Per
fectly gentle and woman or child can
drive them.
IMPLEMENTS
One cantaloupe marker, ditcher and
cultivator. One alfalfa cuItivator.
One IA iuch John Deere Gang Plow
with 3-horse eveuer.
One 6-foot Mccormick mower.
One Moline Wagon, extra heavy,
good as new.
One 20 barrel water tank, complete
hose, pump.
One spring wagon. One carriage.
Two Hay Rakes. One Float.
I HEAD CATTLE
One Holstein COW 8 years old, will be
fresh In September. Bred to Ca
theral Rock" OF the Woodcroft herd
of Pueblo. This COW is Of the ex-
cellent dairy type. Has given two
fine heifers.
One Holstein Heifer, years old, will
be fresh in January.
One Holstein Heifer, by Catheral
Rock, / year old, will be fresh in
April.
One Heifer calf, by Catheral Rock,
10 months old.
One fine Red Heifer second calf by
side, 3 years.
One Yearling Steer.
Cne Beef COW, VT. 1000.
MISCELLANEOUS.
$50 cantaloupe sacks, good as new.
Two tarpaulins or stack covers.
400 feet Of two ipch lumber.
I sets of Work Harness.
set double driving harness.
"a tine White Rock chickens.
10 Indian Runner ducks.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
One Quick Meal Range. fine condition
One Bed Room set. Kitchen cabinet
One Extra Good Oil stove. Mandy Lee.
Incubator.
Several extra Beds and Springs.
Several good Tables and Chairs.
The Ladies' Aid Society will serve
lunch at noon.
TERMS OF SALE-All sums Of 5000
or under, cash. On sums over $40.
four months time will be given at 10
per cent interest from date on ap-
proved bankable note. Five per cent
Of for cash. J. e. COY.
F. G. Adam s. Son. Auctioneers.
r. J. PenderRrast, Clerk.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Issued Proclamation

Mayor w. f. Tarbox OF Sugar City
issued proclamation Monday, earn.
estly requesting that all business
houses In that town be closed from 9
a. m. to pm. on Crowley day. 1n
his proclamation he expressed his
hope that all citizens Of Sugar City
would assist Ordway In the celebra-
tion. His proclamation was quite
generally needed for there were lots
Of Sugar City people here.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Years 8 War Summary

A summary of the years war is to
be found on page 1 of this issue. 1t Is
an interesting compilation OF events
OF the European crisis and you should
read IL. 1t will be found Interesting
and worth saving.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06
Revival Meetings

Revival meetings are In progress at
the Baptist church. Rev. James H.
Davis, pastor at large for Colorado of
the Baptist de nomination, is in charge
Of these meetings and preaching.
Meetings are held each evening, ex-
cept Saturday. -
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06

J. A. Wolford arrived Monday from
Silver City. New Mex, to visit his
daughter. Mrs. D. ]. Mooney and fam
lily. He was accompanied by Mary
Virginia Dorsey. a niece Of Mrs. G. F.
Patrick who will visit here for some
time. Mr.. Wolford was here last fall.
remaining several weeks. He is very
much pleased with Ordway and sur
roundings.
The Ordway new era., 1915-08-06

Mrs. Russell Fountain OF Victor, il
visiting here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Q. McIver and other rela-
tives. In company with Miss Geneva
Fountain she came down Sunday
with Mr.. McIver, Paul McIver and
W. q. Walker, who autoed to Colorado
Springs last Sunday. Miss Fountain
had been visiting in Victor.