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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
NORWOOD PARK
OPENS TONIGHT
Band Concert, Free Vaudeville
Act and Other Attractions
Are on the Ground.

All is in readiness for the opening
of Norwood Park Saturday night
and from present indications the
park this season will have one OF the
most successful seasons 1t has ever
enjoyed. The entire grounds have
been overhauled, grass trimmed,
buildings painted, fences whitewash-
ed and when lighted up for the first
time Saturday night it will present a
beautiful sight.
Although all the stands and at
fractions are not ready yet, a large
percent OF them are all ready for bus
mess. The park is well arranged.
On entering the main gate on the left
of the main walk is located the car
ousal, which is one of the largest
and finest ever brought to this city.
On the right side of the walk is the
roller coaster but on account OF de-
lay in getting lumber and steel
shipped to this city 1t will not be
ready for several weeks yet. The
Nicola Building Company, Of Pitts
burg, who has the contract, have a
large force Of men at work on the
material that has arrived and are
rushing the work and will have the
ride ready as soon as possible.
Other stands on the main walk
are knife rack. a duck pond, high
striker. fish pond, key game, ten pin
game. shooting gallery, roll down.
dart table, candy game and doll
store.
The roller skating rink has been
leased by Clarence Gardner and he Is
all ready for the opening, having had
the hall completely overhauled and
purchased q number Of new skates
Good music will be had at the rink
at all times. The dancing hall is also
ready and dancing win be from s to
1880 O'Clock tonight, with good mu
sic.
The large thoroughfare running
east and west near the grand stand
is also lined with refreshment stands,
a bear store. cat racks and many
other novel attractions. At the east
end Of the walk the ocean wave In
located and at the west end are the
slides for the children and the stage
for the free attraction.
The free attraction for the first
three days will be the Harringtons
in an aerial act. This company 10
considered one of the finest travelling
and will give free shows each night
Gregory's Saxaphone band will fur.
nish music Saturday night and Sun.
day afternoon for the ball game.
The Martins Ferry club Is playing
the Norwood team this afternoon and
another game will be staged Sunday
afternoon at 8 o'clock. A+A
Manager Edmund Denham stated
Saturday that the best OF order would
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
PEACE IN SIGHT
According to Interview Given
by James Gerard, United
States Ambassador.

BERLIN May 27.-United States
Ambassador James Gerard Is con-
WINGED that peace In in sight. accord
ing to an interview published in a
Munich newspaper today from its Ber-
lin correspondent. Mr.. Gerard Is
quoted as soying: e
Nothing can shake my confidence
that peace 10 on Its way" 's4
The ambassador referred to the set
tlement Of the differences or the United
Stafea an6 Germany AZ preparing the
way for Preaident Wilson TO take up
the question Of peace. \
President Wilson," he said. ~has
much greater freedom of action now
to deal with the immense world prob
lem which will deter1nins the future
attitude Of nearly all the countries Of
the globe"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
GREATEST SUBSCRIPTION
CAMPAIGN UNDERTAKEN
In the History of the Central
Part of the State of West
Virginia.
FINE BUSIN Ess OFFER
Men and Women Afforded
Great-Paying Spare-Mo-
ments Opportunity.

The Telegram announces today the
largest subscription campaign ever
attempted in West Virginia. Although
many big campaigns have been con-
duc;ed by this newspaper as well as
orher progressive newspapers of the
state, this enoIt will exceed in value
of inducements offered and results ex-
pected any other circulation campaign
in this state of which we have record.
THIS campaign Is not scheme OF
any kind, neither is 1t something Tor
nothing proposition, but it is
Straightforward business proposition
in which intelligent and active men
and women will be we'll paid according
to the amount OF work they perform
in increasing the kilograms circula-
ton.
The Telegram now has total cir
culation Of more than 1000 and de-
sires to increase this total to 10000 in
ten weeks. Therefore, the campaign
will be called the 10000 Club" Bright
men and women throughout central
West Virginia are invited to join the
10000 Club" and by doing little
pleasant work in spare time and aid
ing the Telegram in getting about
5000 new subscribers and for this ser
vice sharing In the distribution OF
$4.350 in prizes and cash commissions.
In becoming member Of the 10000
Club" you are undertaking pleasant
work as you will have no begging TO
do. but will have good product to
sell which is worth every cent asked
for l.. and you will be surprised how
many of your friends will readi,' 70.
spond to help you earn the reward for
which you are working. This is only
spare time proposition and II you
have a little extra time each day or
week, you can easily earn one Of the
valuable prizes that are offered you.
If you fail to secure enough business
to earn prize a liberal cash commits
sion will be paid you on the subscrip-
tons secured, which will represent
good salary for you.
Turn to the big double page an
nouncement in this issue of the Tele-
gram and look. over the long list Of
valuable awards and pick out the one
you want. Then cut out the nominal
tion blank, send it to the Telegram
office and you will become regular
member Of the 10000 Club"
II possible come in and see the
10000 Club" manager and let him tell
you all about 1t, and remember that
your coming to see him now may be
the means Of your winning one of the
big six cylinder Overland touring cars.
1.-THE early bird" adage holds true in
this case more than any other.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
Waite CASE
Is Expected to Go to the Jury
for Decision of His Fate by
the Coming Shutdown.

NEW YORK. May 27.-The prose-
cution in the Waite murder trial today
took up the task Of contradicting evil
dence introduced by the defense to
prove that the young dentist was In
sane when he committed the crime the
jury had heard him describe. 1t was
expected that this rebuttal would be
brief and that the attorneys summing
up and Justice Shearn's charge would
be over so that the case might reach
the jury by shutdown.
The summing up Of the evidence
against DR.. Waite was concluded by
both the defense and prosecution soon
after noon today. Justice Shearn then
began his charge to the jury.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
ORDERS
Are Entered in a Number of
Cases Pending in the
Circuit Court Here.

Decree Of sale was directed satur-
day In the circuit court in the case
of Martin v. Hurst against Estella
Hansford.'
An order Of reference was entered
and P. M. Long was appointed spe-
cial receiver to take charge Of prop
erty pending litigation in the case
Of the Cumberland Hydraulic Cement
and Manufacturing Company against
Lester Banks and others.
j. Dunkin Lodge was appointed
local guardian Of William Latham
TO take charge Of funds arising from
the sale Of Ann Dunlin's property.
A rule was given William q. Wat
son until June 3 to file answer in the
cause OF G. D. Robinson against the
Rosebud Fuel Company.
Judgment for $423.07 was given
Lillian NJ. Griffin, committee, against
NJ. G. Shinn.
The damage suit Of Columbus Law
against the city OF Salem went over
Friday evening until Monday morn
INK. .I.sItaa
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
COMBINED LAND AND
SEA ATTACK PLANNED

LONDON, May 27.-The naval cor.
respondent Of the Times asserts that
the next great German offensive prob.
ably will be begun in northern Rus
STA, taking the form of a combined
land and sea attack from the gulf OF
Riga and across the Dvina heralding.
an endeavor to advance toward Pet
rograd.
In concert with this campaign some
observers anticipate a simultaneous
blow at the British front in France
and Flanders and here also 1t is be-
lieved an effort may be made by sea
as well as by land.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
AUSTRIANS GET
MANY ITALIANS
Storm Mountain Ridge and
Capture $500 of the En-
envy as a Result.
ITALIAN LOSSES BLOODY
French Troops Capture the
Eastern Part of the VIII
lage of Cumieres.

VIENNA. May 27-Two thousand
five hundred Italians. four guns, four
machine guns and quantity OF war
material have been captured by the
Austrians. who stormed an extensive
mountain ridge on the Trentino
front. according to an official state
ment issued by the war office here.
The text Of the Austrian statement
follows:
I'VE have gained new great sue
cess on the Italian front. capturing
the entire mountain ridge from Cor
nocicampe Verde to Maata. The enc
my suffered sanguinary losses. We
captured over $500 prisoners. four
guns. four machine guns. 800 BIZ
cycles and much other MATERIAL
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
COLLEGE FIRE
Causes the Death Of Two Men,
Fatal Injury to Two Others
and Big Damage.

oKALoosA, Ia. May 27.-Two men
were killed. two probably fatally In
tured and property damage estimated
at between $4,000 and 100000 was
wrought by IRE. which at 4 q. m.
today broke out In the main buildings
of Penn College here. Robert II. VIII
Hams. business manager Of the college
and state secretary Of the Prohibition
party, ~ad Harry Oakley, freshman,
were killed. !.
George Minear and Howard Kelley,
students. are In the hospital and may
die. ssl..s
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
PARROT REFUSES TO
BECOME A SUFFRAGET.
tsY ASSOCIATED rsrss,

CHICAGO. May 27.-Because
1t could not be taught to say
votes for women" a parrot,
which had been recently In
stalled at headquarters Of the
woman sutfragists, is today
back in the bird store.
1t was the purpose Of the
women 10 carry the bird In the
suffrage parade here June z,
the day the Republican national
convention meets, as a means
Of advertising the desire Of
women for the right Of suf-
frage.
The parrot would say votes"
but refused to go any further.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
SURVIVORS
of a Torpedoed Steamer Taken
to Port Vendres byFrench
Torpedo Boats.
,sy Assoe,Arso psrss,

PARIS, May PA Havas despatch
from Port .vendres says that two
French torpedo boats arrived there
yesterday Bringing thirty members OF
the crew OF the Italian steamer Mo-
ravia, which was torpedoed by Ger
man submarine on Thursday afternoon
without warning. The crew was aban-
doned In two life boats. The Morayia
was on Its way from New York 10
Genoa with cargo Of flour.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
REJECTED
All Four Men Who Apply for Enlist
ment In the Army.

Sergeant Alexander w. Johnson
in charge Of the local United States
army recruiting station in the Irwin
building here, announced Saturday
morning that from May "a to May 81
four men had applied for enlistment.
but had been rejected for the follow
ing reasons:
Minor, underweight. under age.
and illiterate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
PREPARE DELINQUENT LIST.

once deputies Of Sheriff Ross b.
Stout are busy preparing the annual
tax delinquent list which will be pub
lished Monday, June S. Persons not
desiring their, names to be on the list
should see that their taxes are paid
at once. M 4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
BOMBS THROWN.

RoNB. May pa naval dirigfble
threw twenty-eight bombs on an Aus
trian battery at Punta Salvore caus-
ing considerable damage. The airship
returned to It's base unframed al
though 1t was subjected to a hot fire
from the enemy's artillery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27

be maintained and all attending
would be shown good time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-27
THE CIRCULATION

OF inc ToIcRrAm 10 moro than dounIe
the net paid circulation Of the
other Clarksburg paper.
The bee., 1916-12-29
FAULL-SISE

Miss Mona Fault, Of St. Charles
and Thomas N. Six, of Detroit,
Mich, we're united IN mstrimony
Wednesday in Madisonville, Rev
Staley pastor Of the Baptist
church officiating. Miss Faull Is
the Oldest daughter Of Mr.. and
MrS W. j. Fault and iS one Of tbs
most deServedly popular young
ladies Of that town. Mr. Sisk is
q son of Jim s. Sisk, Of St. Charles
and has a splendid position in
Detroit, The young couple spent
the holidays with the BRIDES par.
entS aud will leave in a few DAYS
for their future home in Detroit.
The best wishes Of their many
friends follow them.
The bee., 1916-12-29
DIXIE LIMITED TO
BE FAST TRAIN
Schedule Calls for Only Two
Stops Between Evans
vile and Nashville

Burlington and Guthrie will be
the Only stations between Evans.
vile and Nashville that Nos. SO
and 80, the Dixie Limited, will
stop, according to the schedule
for the new train, which will
make its initial trip Jan. 8.
The schedule for tie train, has
not been arranged, but it is un.
defstood that No. 90, northbound,
will arrive here after No. 90 aud
No. 90, southbOund, just ahead
OF No. 90.
This will be the handsomesi
rain operated on the Hender-
on division and it will have the
fastest schedule. During Jan,
nary and February tourists. &C
-om the North to Florida tC
scape the ice, snow and low
temperatures and this train is tC
be, placed ia operation to handle
this tri ffls.
The bee., 1916-12-29
NOTICE

On and aftss jar. 1, 1917, l
will, of necessity, raise my price
for horseshoeIng.
lam forced to do this from
the ia t shoes have recently ad-
vanced about 80 percent, for
calk, so percent aud for nails 40
percent and living expenses
from so to 100 percent so that it
rs no longer possible to work at
the Old prices established forty
years ago. Iuse she 5est material
possible to buy, sUca as Juiuetta
steel shoes. Oapewell. nails, which
is the highest priced nail made
and l positively guarantee every
job turned out at my shop and
will endeavoT to give every pa
tron value ,ived aFAalt-,imes.
This l have done fer the past
fifteen years and will 20 cor
time.
wish to thank my customers
for all past favors and earnestly
solicit their future patronage.
Ernest New ton,
darlington, Ky.
The bee., 1916-12-29
ZOO Newspapers
Die al

NfA.7N|I
Seven hundred newspfipe nl
the United States suspe c.n.;'. I, = s.s
the last Month, Jwing TO
high price of priuG paper.
Paper manufactures admit
prices they are charging will
IS per cent Of the publication
the country out of business
the next twelve months.
These are two big features
the present situation in VIII
the reading pubIIc-and {
means the general public--ia
a ly interested.
Education has long been 1
sidered a public necessity,
newspapers and peFiodiCal,
regarded as such q prime neo'
ity to the people OF the Un.
States that the Government
made a rate OF / cent q 20
for delivery Through the mali
Despite this provision mad
the Government that real
may be supplied with newsp
and periodicals. thousands
publications, big and little,s :
now threatened with abs
ruin because of inability
the price which the paper ~
faoturers demand. n
Many publishers are lR...
ing 200 per cent more
paper than they did q
Those who use larpmM4 I
of print paper aud 4
tract are paying nearly
oent more. S)me of thgK
papers have been uuablt
supplies at any price.
Nearly all papers that he
reduced their size in the Ia
months have increased thei~
scription rates.
Many big city dailiss, wbh
pend chiefly upon advertir
enue, are facing ruin 6,
advertising forces them
ue to use large supplies
The bee., 1916-12-29
BREAKS A colo IN
few HOURS--TRY I'll.
First Dose of Pape's Cold
Compound Relieves All
Grippe Misery
Don't stay stuffed upl

Quit blowing anufingl A
dose Of "Papes Gold Oompouud''
taken everp two honre until three
doses are taken will end grippe
misery aud bress ~ = severe
cold either in the hsad, chsst,
body or liiabs.
IL promptly opens cloRged.np
nosbFilS and air paSSAgel; steps
assty discharge or nose FnnninG
relieves sick headache, duIlnesu
feverisnueSS, sore throat, snseE.
log, sorSnet1 and stiffness
''Papes COLD Compound" iI the
quickest, surest reliet kuown aAd
costs only 25 cents at drug StoTs'.
Il acts without assistance, tastes
nice, and causes ne inOonven'
lerce. Don't accept a Sndsti,
tute.
The bee., 1916-12-29
THE SICK

Mr'. Carrie Arnold iS ErOWirE
weaker.
Mrs.. Mary Davis iS gradually
growing worse.
Mes. Jno. N. Victory has taken
a change for the worse aud 10 in
a critical cOndition.
DR.. O. B JShGsOn, who has
been confined to kiS room for
several weeks By ilIHeIS, iO able
to be out agaiu.
Claud Oldhaa hAS rSSovOTSd
Ron hit illRsSs.
John MslOUey, Rathas Of Jas
n lOnsy. iS SsriSusly III.
J. +. DAVyIder is IbSus the
same.
JohH sanasrs is greatly io.
proved. Eat he is net able to re-
sane SIS WS'k.
Jack Stokes, whO has boSu
undergoing breatment AZ the
MAdisonVills hospitl, has re-
turned home aud is almost re-
severed from his illnes'.
Mrs. Kate Pike is not SO we'll.
The bee., 1916-12-29
NEEDY RECEIVED
XMAS CHEER
Charity Workers Distributed
Gifts to Poor Of Earring
ton Saturday
SUNDAY SCHOOLS HAD EXERCISES

In Burlington Christmas was
observed on a broader scale this
wear than in past years. Through
the efforts of charity workers
Christmas joy vert into homes
of the city'S poor in greater
abundance than before.
Christmas cheer was taken in-
to homes of the needy Saturday
afternoon when a committee,
composed Of men aud women,
Representing hevarious chuFche'
Of the city, distributed food
clothing, coal aud toys.
Local merchants, indiyiduaI.
Sunday schools aud members
the E ks residing here copir /
uted to the fund which made1'
possible to supply the wants oi
those n need.
The five Sunday schools of tht
city observed Christmas with ap
propriate exercises.
Prot ably the best exercises O
the Ynletide period was bel ! a
lsh M 3. church Monday night
The ptogram consisted of carols
songs dialogues, recitations ant
tableaus.
A Christmas tree and a special
ly arranged program were th'
fe, tnres of the exercises at th'
& neral Baptist church Satnr-
day night.
The Christian. NJ. E Church
South, and Missionary Baptis
Sunday schools held exerciser
Sunday morning. interesting
D ocrams we're rendered.
Family Christmas trees were
in evidence in many homes.
In police circles the day passed
quietly.
The bee., 1916-12-29
KILLS COMRADE;
ENDS LIFE
Quarrel Cause of Double
Tragedy a t Dawson
Christmas Day

Dawson Springs, KY, Dec. 70.
Walter L1ntrip IS, son of Sherren
LSntrip, was shot and killed by
Leslie Bennett, IS, son of Dinnis
Bennett, this afternoon. Bennett
then committed suicide. The
ouly witness to the double tFsg-
edy was syoung brother Of Les
lie Bennett, who was too far away
when his brother shot Lantrip,
10 ascertain what led to the kill
ing. The principals had been
boon companions and schOolmates
for several years. 1t is believed
they had been drink ng, as part
" filled bottle OF whiskey was
fouEd near the scenes
Lantrip and Bennett. accompa
MED by the latter's brother, we're
ont hunting. According to the
latter he was some distance way
when he heard HE brother aud
btntrip quarreliug. He was toe
far off TO hear what they we're
quarreliug about, aud was horri-
fed moment later to see his
brother leyelG. % caliber target
rias at Lantrip aud fire. Toe
tb1llet entered the forehead JUS
nver the right eye, penetraT,nfs
the brain.
Before young Bennett c)ulc
reach.h brothers. side, the lattel
stepped up to the side Of his vic
tim, picked up the later's shot
gun, and laciug the muzzIe II
his mouth, pressed the trigge
with the toe of his shoe, BLOWN!
off his head.
The bee., 1916-12-29
MeAfss-GTssn

Ne Mitoh Green and Miss Ftbsl
MeAfse. Of this city, west to
0uthsie Saturday aud we're mIt-
riOd at th I place. Miss MoAtOe
iS the daughter OF Me- JOha Nc
Ates OF thiS city, and has = Dum-
Der Of friends here. Mr.. Gsaan
iI an smploye Of the L & N aud
Is a sober industrious youag nAn-
The Bee. in con junction with
their cbher friends, wishes them
a long happy sud prosperous fife.
The bee., 1916-12-29
KY. GUAR0SMEN
ROUT SHIPPERS
Members Of Third Infantry
Believe One Mexican
Was Killed
MACHINE GUN USED BY GUARDS

ElPAso, Tex, Dec. S5.-It was
reported at the camp Of th = Third
Kentucky Infantry to-day that
at least one Of the Mexican snip
ers who fred on First Battalion
Of the Third Kentucky Infantry
was killed when the machine
gun belonging TO the battalion
was used TO rOut the sniperS, Who
we're firing at the American
army camp near the cement plant
on the American side Of the RIO
Grande. The snipers Gred TWEEN
" or more times into the camp
Of the American soldiers.
Maj. q. II Denhardt, com
nanding the First Battalion of
the Third Kentucky Infantry at
the cement plant, sAid the snip
ing started from the vicinity Of
a little adobe house. There were
about ten snipers near this honse,
Mi. Dsnhardt said. About as
many more opened fiie from a
point above the house on the side
of the mountains
"This sniping was returned by
our outposts, NJ j. Dsnhardt
said. "Our men were forced to
abandon a fl St line trench which
had been built previously near
the river to protect our ouiposts
The snipiug cCnlinued until the
machine gun was brought into
action, aud about 100 shots fred
Then the. firing stopped, and ]
am sure we got some Of the mer
who we're doiug the drIug unless
they hed before the machine gur
opened up After being driver
from the 6rst llue trench oul
men sought h liter in an adobe
house and continued firing 1t the
snipers until the machine CUR
scattered them" N j. Denhardt
concluded.
The bee., 1916-12-29
NiChOIS-LOng

Miss Farn N chol and Mr. Floyd
Long, both Of this city, we're
married at the Mathodist psrsoA'
age Xmas night by R'v. CASH
man, pastor of the N e, Church
soulh. Miss Nichols il charm
ing young lady aud is well and
favorablY known in this city, che
10 the daughter Of Mr.. ard NrS.
lee Nichols. Nc. LsuG ia son
Of Me- and MrS Ednond Lsag and
is a deserving goaag mae. Rhs
See joins thois nsuy eEieaas Il
gisAtpg thsa = iSRk sae aeEpy
The bee., 1916-12-29
Mesdamss Long and Browning En-
tertain

Mesdames H. L. Browning and
John L. Long were the hosts at a
most delightful sewing party given at
the home of their mother on We'd
nesday afternoon to compliment
Miss Minnie Bourland and Mrs, w.
S. McGary, Besides the needle
work other diversions were a Guess
Who contest, a Sewing contest AMI a
few select musical numbers by Mes
DANES Rash and McGary. q
At4o' clock most tempting and
elaborate luncheon was served to the
following guests: Misses Bourland
and Mothershead and Mesdomes ],
II. and Frank D. Rash, Coyle,
McGary. Long, Browning, Sisk
Arnold, Umpstead and Mothershead,
The bee., 1916-12-29
N8WbOId-AVsTiit

Miss CLARA NeWbold, of Hecla.
aud Mr.. Joseph Averitt, OF Oor-
town, we're united in marriage at
the u. e. Church, South. pArSOn.
agt 8asdaY sfteruoor. They are
populaS Vouss people aad havs .
sssEG Sltals u fIiSaas. Thae ptll
r ; e lttRE
The bee., 1916-12-29
bible CLASS Will
Be ORGANIZED

Rsv. WE. oashman, ps.tOr of
the n. z. Church, South. will
organize a Bigle class the first
Sunday in January. The class
viii meet every Sunday after
aoon at the N. 3. Church, soatn,
and Rev. eAShman will msks
Istroug efforts to have one han
dred members IN this class
which he will teach.
The bee., 1916-12-29
Church Social

A pleasant social event was pulled
off al the Christian church last
night. A musical program was rem
dered after which an old fashioned
spelling match was participated in.
If. B. Arnold and Mrs. W. R.
Coyle chose their spoilers and after a
long hard fought battle Of words
Mrs. Coyle's side won. Refresh
ments were served consisting of cof-
fee, pie sandwiches and cake. The
badement was well filled and every.
body had a jolly good time.
The bee., 1916-12-29
JUDGE COWELL
TAKES OATH

Judge O. O. OOwell, elected
citv jGdge at the November elect.
ion to f / the uuexpirSd term of
John OansIer, who 10 FeUid'2g in
Ariaons, he's rscei-ed his com.
mission aud tsken the oath Of
Office. He was formerly cisy
judge for years and made one of
the best officials the city ever
hal.