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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
AGAINST the Rules.

The new attendant stood sentry
at the door Of the local picture gal
lery. Presently a visitor strolled
up and was about to enter when the
attendant seized him by the arm and
asked him for his walking stick.
"Mv walking stick?" exclaimed
the man, astonished. "I have not
got one"
"Thcn you must 90 and get onc,"
replied the attendant. "My orders
arc not to allow any one to enter
without leaving his walking stick
with mc."-Kansas CITY Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
Why Kitty s Puss,

A great many years ago the peo-
pie of Egypt, who had many idols,
worship ped the cat among others.
They thought she was like the moon
because she was more active at
night and because her eyes changed
like the oon So they made an
idol with a cats head and named it
Pasht. The same name they gave
to the moon, for the word means
''thc face Of the MOON" The word
has been changed to "Pas" and
opus" and has come at last to be
"Puss," the name the most of us
give to the cat.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
MEN WHO HIDE THEIR FACES.
Funeral Garb Of a Famous Italian
Order Of Mercy.

In the streets of Lcghorn, Italy.
may frequently be. seen Il procession
Of q dozen men. clothed from head
to toe in black, their faces conceal
ed by black calico masks falling to
the waist. with two narrow open
|. ings for the eyes and surmounted
BY black, broad brimned hats.
Black gloves and girdle and a rosary
Of black beads complete the funerca]
equipment.
With downcast eyes. what ap-
! pears like a coffin borne on the
shoulders Of four Of them and pro
! coded by a man carrying a large sill
yer ~crucitix, they march quickly
past, with reverent mien and in the
utmost silence. If in their progress
tho processionists pass a church
they raise their hats. If they en-
counter a priest they put down their
burden and fall on their knees to
receive his blessing.
This spectacle has been familiar
in Tuscany for four centuries. The
black CARRIED, black yelled men are
simply engaged in a work Of mercy
the carrying of the dead to their
graves and of the in ured or sick
to the hospitals. They are NOM
bers of the great Miscricordia So
ciety, a brotherhood of pity, who
give their services to this good work
and wear their masks to hide their
identity from curious eyes.
Fur centuries ago the society was
founded at Florence, where its head
quarters are, and throughout Tus-
canv it has today no fewer than sev-
enty branches. In Leghorn alone it
has 5000 members-prohably one
out of every five Of the adult male
population - and every member
gives his services gladly and gratui-
touslv.
At the sound Of the socictv's big
bell--onc stroke for a cas- Of sick
ness, two for an accident, three for
a death-thc members flock quick
]y and silently to headquarters, and
from the first comers the senior
+, brother chooses the number he re-
quires. When his staff is marshalcd
he exclaims in a loud voice On
Latin), "Let us proceed in peace
in which the response comes: 'SIn
tho name Of the Lord. .Ancn,'
The gates are then thrown open.
and. with coffin or ambulance, in
black robes and masks, the process
sion steps out briskIv on its par
ticular errand Of mercy. returning
to headquarters when the GRAND is
performed, to be dismissed after
signing their names and engaging in
PRAYER together.
The society also distributes bread
to the poor and provides small dow
ries for girls who would otherwise
lack them. Every membcr, too,
must be skilled in ambulance work
and when required must be prepared
to sit mp night after night with tho
sick, to whom. however, he is for
hidden TO speak a word.
There is no reward for the work
except a medal Of bronze or silver
for those who are most diligcnt in
attendance and tho right Of bnriaI
in a special cemotorv,-Pcarson,
Weekly.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
Why Insect Pests Increase.

How are we to protect the trees
and crops against insect pests?
Millions of dollars are spent every
year in spraying trees, cleaning their
cavities, etc, and still! year after
year I'M furious insects appear and
multiply so rapidly that they threat
en- the destruction of crops and seri-
Gus injury to shade trees. One rea-
son for this is that man in his rcck-
less slaughter of birds and other in
sect eating animals has disturbed
the balance of nature, and the con-
sequence is an appalling increase Of
insect lifc.-W. l.. Finley in Coun-
trv Life.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
A Problem In Theoiouv.

Frank Fox in his book, "Austra-
lia," describes the religion Of the
aboriglnes as "a species of devil wor-
ship" THE good spirits-of the
existence Of whom they had some
vague notions - did not, in their
opinion, call for much attention,
since, being good, they would do no
body any harm. But the evil spir-
its. Of whom there were many terri
tying varieties, had to be conciliat-
cd
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
Instinct of the Mudfish

The remarkable instinct of the
mudfsh to roll himself in a ha' Of
mud when the dry season approach
es is a wonderful provision of ma
turc intended solely, it would seem,
to prevent the extinction of the spc-
cies. The most interesting fact
about this fish is that it breathcs by
means of its gills when in its ma
tive element and by means Of lungs
during its voluntary imprisonment
in the mud cocoon.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
The Dinner Hour.

The hour for dinner has under
gone several changes, About 14oo
it was 10 Il. M. Henry VII. dincd
at this time and surpcd at q, In
the sixteenth century dinner was ST
II. breakfast at :. and suppcr at :
or e, In the following c%entnrr
meals were an hour later. Tnsra"l
tells us that in tho reign Of Francis
]. Of Franco folks rose at =. dinc1
at o. suppcl at ; and went 10 bed at
.. which, according to a popular
saving, made them live to !" ninety
nine. Louis NIL. 1t IS said. has
tened his death hy altnrtnr his hours
to please his Young wife. Instead
of dining at S a. IN. and going |,
bed at 6 p. N, he took TO dining q.
noon and often sat up till midurl'
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
Somewhat Unsatisfactory,

The wife Of an Arab went to her
father with the complaint that her
husband had boxed her ears. The
wise old shcik reflected for a few
momcnts, then did TO her as her
husband had done.
"Now thou art avenged" he said.
"Thy husband has boxed the ears
Of my daughter, and | have boxed
the caTs Of his wife"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
Charm Of Melody.

"How are you getting on with
your music, my DEAR" inquired a
lady of her niece.
"Well, Of course" replied the
niece efficiently, sit wouldn't be
proper of me to compliment myself,
but some of the neighbors have told
me they have stayed awake at night
for hours listening to my playing"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
Miles Grave.

(Which is the deepest, the long
est, the broadcast and the smallest
grave in the churchyard:' said a
pedestrian to his companion while
mcditating among the tombs in tine
burying ground at Eshcr.
"Why," replied his companion. "it
is that in which poor Miles Button
lies buried, for it contains Miles
below the sod, Miles in length and
Miles in breadth, and yet, after all,
it is but a Observation-Disclosures
Weekly.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
His Sarcasm Was Lost.

In his carly days at the bar the
late Lord Bowen prosecuted a pris-
oncr who had been caught in a
house at night crawling downstairs
with his boots off and carrying port
able property. The evidence was so
overwhelming that Bowen ventured
to indulge in a little irony and re-
marked on the thoughtfulness Of
the prisoner in removing his shoes,
thus disturbing nobody, and in Sc
Letting ONLY solid silver articles
from the plate basket. so that the
Family had enough forks and spoons
left for breakfast. The jury were
o impressed with these cNtenuating
circumstances that they acquitted
thr prisoner. Bowen never employ
ID irony again when addressing a
jufy.-London Spectator.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
An Extreme Case.

"What was the trouble bctween
Swinton and his wife: Was it his
fault or hers that they were unable
to Get along togcther:"
"lt's rather hard to decide. 1t
appears that whenever one of them
had an Irresistible impulse the 9TH
or had @n unaltcrablc objcction."--
Chicago Herald.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12

on right hip, having disap-
peared off Spring creek. will
reward any one furnishing
me with information regarding
same. Lionel Archdall,
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
BANK STATEMENT

Report of the Condition of the EkALAKA
STATE BANK. at Eknlaka. in the State OF
Montana at the close of business May LIST
1919.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-05-12
Reward

A number of my cattle
which were all branded (
(broken arrow on left hip.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
MExrcANs ROBBED BOX CARS
Likely Relative of Famous villa Il
Serving Jail Sentence

Macedonia villa and Jose Coga
Mexicans, were brought here from
Harrington yesterday by Sheriff Hass-
Ter and placed in the county jail
They were convicted in Justice A
M. Cray's court on charge of break
ing seals on freight cars in the Rock
Island yard, opening boxes and
taking articles. Overalls and cor
sets identified as goods shipped from
wichita via the Rock Island lines
we're found in the shacks occupied
by the Mexicans. The railroad detec-
tives solved the robberies and had
the complaint filed. They were CIV
en- 500 fines also. The first named
may be some relatives of the famous
bandit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
JOHN MASON sEELYE DIES
Aged Pioneer Passes Away After Four
Months of Illness

John Mason Seelye, one of this
county's oldest and respected resi-
dents, a victor over the trials of
early Kansas pioneer life, died at
his home on North Olive street at 6
o'clock Friday evening after a lin
gering illness for the past four
months. Only the past two weeks,
however, has he been continuously
confined to his bed. Mr.. Seelye was
IS years of age and only last Christ
mas day he and Mrs. Seelye, cele-
brated their sixtieth wedding ami
versary.
He leaves to mourn his departure
wife, Ellen, and five children, all
of whom are expected here for the
funeral services. They are: Mrs. En-
ma Organ, Julletta, Idaho; Jenny
Gish and Alfred b., of Abilene; AL
vim W., McCracken, Kan, and
Franklin D., Oklahoma City.
The funeral services for John Ma
son Seelye were held Saturday p. m.
from the home on North Olive with
large number of friends and rela-
tiyes in attendance in respect to a
sincere friend and kind father. Dr.
Dutton in an appropriate sermon,
paid tribute to the life lead by the
one departed from this world. Music
was furnished by quartet from the
Methodist Episcopal church. Burial
was made in the Abilene cemetery.
Mr.. Seelye, born in Bennington
county, Vermont, comes of the sturdy
New England type and it has been
only the last two years that he has
been unable to do days WORK
equal to that of any robust young
man. Even after he was so years OF
age he would make his regular trips
to his farm six miles south of town
in all kinds OF weather. His death,
although not unexpected, comes as a
distinct sorrow to the friends and
relatives,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
ARE Drsc1NG WHEAT FIELDS
Mercury Goes Down and Another
Snow Came To-day

The mercury took downward
plunge last night and again 1t near
cd the zero mark. The lowest regis
tered at the Brown weather station
was 8 degrees above and today a
temperature of about 10 and 10 de-
grees above prevailed. A light snow
started falling this afternoon which
makes the farmers more apprehen-
sive as to the safety of the wheat.
In other counties the farmers
have disced the fields. This breaks
up the ice and allows the air to
reach the plants. Some of the farm
ers in the north part of the county
who believe the wheat is being dam
aged to a great extent have started
discing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10

The five hundred muscles in the
human body depend on pure and
rich blood for their health and
contractile energy which is the abil-
ity to labor If they are given inn
pure blood they become enfeebled,
the step loses its elasticity, the
arm its efficiency, and there is in
capicity to perform the usual amount
of labor
What a great blessing Hood S
Sarsaparilla has been to the many
toiling thousands whose blood il
has made and kept pure and rich!
This medicine cleanses the blood
of all humors, inherited or acquir-
ed, and strengthens and tones the
whole system. 1t is important to be
sure that you get Hoods Sarsapar-
lila when you ask for it. No substi
tute for 1t Is like 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
EVANGELICAL OoNvENT'N HERR
d. r. Weiner, National Missionary
officer, VIII BE Principal Speaker

Rev. 3. r. Wiener OF Cleveland,
Ohio, field secretary OF the general
missionary interests Of the Evan
selical church will be in Abilene
Feb. 10 and II at the Evangelical
church. He viii be the principal
speaker at the convention for Chris
tian workers which convenes here
on the above date The Abilene dis
trict Of which Rev. C. F. Erffmeyer
is presiding elder, is comprised of
IS fields Of labor, each of which is
to be represented in this convention
by the pastor and one or more lay
men.
We cordially invite the people Of
Abilene to come and participate in
the convention. You will be vel
come.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
fFirst published in Abilene weekly
Reflector February 3, lSl6)
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

state Of Kansas, Dickinson county, So:
In the matter of the estate of Mar
tina t. Martz, deceased, late OF DICK
inson county, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that on the
cath day of January, A. ID. 1915, tne
undersigned was by the probate court
appointed and qualified as adminis-
traitor Of the estate of Martha =.
Mart2, deceased, late of Dickinson
county, Kansas. All persons interested
in said estate will take notice anu
govern Themselves accordingly.
ELMER b. LANNING,
AZ Administrator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What Heap of Happiness II Would
Bring to Abilene Homes

Hard to do homework with an
aching back.
Brings you hours of misery at
leisure or at work.
If women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains often come from
weak kidneys,
'Twould save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney pills are for weak
kidneys.
Read what an Abilene citizen
says
Mrs. r.. Thompson, SOC N. Cedar
st., Abilene. says: Il suffered a
great deal from backache, mostly
during cold weather. These attacks
warned me that my kidneys were
MT as strong as they should be. IL
was two years ago that l first used
Doan's Kidney pills with good re-
suits and since then ! have taken
them off and on, getting my supply
from the Palace Drug Co. They have
made my back easier and / am very
thankful for the relief I have had"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Thompson had. Foster
MiIbrun Co.. Props. Buffalo. n. y.
ADV.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Severe Cold Quickly Cured

ION December first l had very
severe cold or attack of the grip as
it may be, and was nearly down sick
in bed" writes o. ]. Metcalf, Wealth
erby, Mo. II bought two bottles OF
Chamberlain Cough Remedy and
it was only few days until | was
completely restored to health. |
firmly believe that Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy is one of the very
best medicines and will know what
to do when l have another cold. >
Obtainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10

Kansas City, Feb. 5.-The Metro
politan Street Railway company I'M
der settlement reached in the cir
cult court here, agreed to pay Miss
Evelyn Whittington,s 16 years old,
$500 for a kiss administered by one
of the company's conductors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
y. f.. VALENTINE ELECTRICAL
STORE INTO NEW QUARTERS

]. E. Valentine has moved his
electrical shop and store equipment
Of electrical fixtures and lights into
the Anderson building with the Dick
inson County Building and Loan as
ISOLATION, the offices occupied by
the Kaw Paving Company when it
was here.
A. l.. Duckwall viii establish
private offices in the rooms vacated
by Mr.. Valentine. Duckwall Bros.
are also improving. Ex-avating is
being done beneath their present
store for a large storage basement.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
FARM IMPLEMENTS

Mccormick 7 foot binder new;
John Deere disc 16-inch with tongue
truck new; John Deere 4-wheel lis
ter new; 5-foot Mccormick mower
10-foot Mccormick self dump rake;
16-inch Dutchman riding plow; 10
inch walking pillow; walking culti-
vator; good Mitchell wagon; feed
wagon with rack; top buggy; road
wagon; buggy tongue; 2 sets dou-
BILE work harness; sets single driv'
ing harness; flynets; blacksmith
wise 80 pounds; grindstone; well
tongs; shoveis; forks; a large num-
Der of articles too numerous to
mention.
Also some alfalfa hay; seed oats;
about 12 dozen chickens mostly
Rhode Island Reds over 300 hedge
posts some z, some 5 and some 10
feet long, extra good big ores.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
For a Bilious Attack

When you have a severe head
ache, accompanied by a coated ton
que, loathing OF food, constipation,
torpid liver. vomiting of partly di-
gested food and then bile, you may
know that you have a severe bilious
attack. While you may be quite sick
there is much consolation in know
ing that relief may be had by TAX
ing three of Chamberlain Tablets.
They are prompt and effeetual. OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Good six hole range with extern
sion top nearly new. Round Oak
heating stove; three burner Perfee-
ton oil stove, New Home sewing
machine, some kitchen chairs. new
1O-gallon barrel churn, DeLayel
cream separator $50 pounds capac-
ity, Jars, cans, five gallon cream can
and a lot OF other household arti-
Giles not mentioned.
TERMs-All sums Of $40 and un-
der cash; on sums over $40 credit
of u months will be given on note
with approved security at 10 per
cent interest; II paid when due on
" 8 per cent viii be charged. No
property to be removed until settled
for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Tuesday, February z
commencing at 10 o'clock a. M, the
following property:
IS HEAD OF HORSES AND MULE

following property:
IS HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES
Two bay geIdings and II years
old. weight 200 pounds; 2 black
mares ~ and 1S years old weight
1000; bay mare years old IN
foal, weight 400; family horse; l
black mare coming 4 years DID, |
bay mare coming years old; 1 bay
mare coming years old; ! span
Jack mules coming 4 and years
old, weight 1900 pounds; L span
mare mules coming years old,
weight about 2100 pounds; l gray
mule coming years old weight
about 1850; l bay mule coming 2
years Old and / black male coming
l year old.
One saddle pony, years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
CHRISTIAN CHURCH YOUNG
PEOPLE BUY A NEW PIANO

A happy group of young people
met last night at the Christian
church for orchestra and choir prac-
tice. The cause Of their rejoicing
was a new Packard piano purchased
by the Golden Rule class for the
church, assisted by the Welfare So
ciety and others.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
TWO ABILENE HUSTLERS
WILL WORK INSURANCE.

Chas. Kubach and e. L. Vantrees
have engaged with G. G. Wyandt in
the insurance business, representa-
the Union Central Life Insurance Co,
of Cincinnati, Ohio. We predict some
good business for the Union Gem
trial with this addition to Mr.. Wy
amdt's office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
FARM IMPLEMENTS

sattley gang; S-section harrow; ]
disc Defiance riding plow; ! Dow
agiac drill; 1 Acme Queen grain
binder: / Milwaukee corn binder; !
il. Case riding cultivator; Bow
ser feed grinder; forge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10

Sterling, Feb. st II. Brown,
10 wears old and a banker here since
1898. died of heart trouble while
playing a game of billiards at the
Commercial club rooms. q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
n5 HEAD OF CATTLE

Al head of high grade Holstein
heifers, yearlings and two-year-olds'
some are springing; have all been
tested against tuberculosis. milch
cows, 1 heifer two years old with
calf; head Of steers coming 2
years old yearlings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
FREE LUNCH AT NOON

TERMs-All sums of $40 and un-
der cash; over $40 a credit OF IL
months will be given on note with
approved security at 10 per cent
interest: If paid when due only s
per cent will be charged. No prop
erty to be removed until settled
for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
SOME HOUSEHOLD GOODS

TERMs-AII sums Of $40 and I'M
der cash; on sums over $40 credit
Of u months will be given on APP
proved note at 10 per cent interest;
II paid when due only per cent
will be charged. No property to be
removed until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
% HEAD OF CATTLE

Five good mich cows; stock
heifers 2 years old; yearling heif-
ers; 5 short yearling steers; cal
yes. 3 steers and heifers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
. HEAD HORSES AND MULES

Pair bay mares rising 6 and I
years old in foal weight about $500
pounds; pair brown mares years
old weight about 5000 pounds one
in foal; bay mare 10 years old VT.
1850 pounds in fOal; bay horse 4
years old weight 400 pounds; pair
black mare mules rising 2 years old,
extra good ones; sucking mule b
months old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Lights for Manchester

John Stewart is at Manchester
and Talmage arranging for puttins
electric lights in those towns, tax
ing the current from the Riverside
Power & Light plant here. The
Motor says the plan is popular and
two more towns will probably be
added to the list.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
81 HEAD OF HOGS

5 sows with rs pigs by side;
boar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
Public Sale

Having decided to quit farming
the undersigned will sell at public
sale on the place known as the old
Townsend farm, 6 y miles north and
IL miles west of Abilene, l mile
south and / mile east of Talmage
Kansas, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-10
q HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES

"a HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES
1 bay mare 10 years old weight
1900; / gray horse years old VT.
1850; one brown mare Z years old
family broke; bay mare years
old weight 1900; bay mare COM
ing 8 years old weight 400; l bay
horse coming 8 years old weight
1900, l bay horse colt coming z
years old weight 1900; l bay driv-
ing mare weight 1000; 1 sorrel
horse years old, brown horse
pony years old; mare colt; l
span mules coming 4 years old; l
span mules coming 3 years old; L
mule coming 2 years old; mules
coming 1 year old. These mules are
all good ones.
aged Imported Belgian stallion.
l Mammoth jack years old height
16 hands Standard, weight 1900.