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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
THE DIXIE TANNERY
AT BRISTOL, SETTLED

BRISTOL, Tenn, May 28.-Follow-
ing the agreement of Superintendent
Fletcher, of the Dixie Tannsry here
to take back the striking tanners
upon the companys original PROPOSE
ton as to an increase in wages, the
strikers are returning to work,
More than hundred have re-
turned, and others will be added
throughout this week, as the differ
ent departments of the work are re-
sumed. A heavy accumulation Of
bark and other materials arriving
during the week. have to be unloaded
from the cars.
That the men finally agreed to ac
cept the terms and work is again
starting is said to be due in part to
the excellent work done by Bristol
people, and in this connection Mavor
j. IL. Faucette is being given fbe
honor of having accomplished much
In addition to his efforts, yarious
members of the board of trade sent
messages to New York Offering aid
in the settlement of the strike. Fl. q
Peters, president of the Board Of
Trade, took an active interest in tbe
efforts to get matters adjusted. One
hundred and fifty strikers will proh-
ably be at work by the middle of
the week.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
A TWICE-T0LD TALE.
One Of Interest to Our READERS


Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after long
lapse of time, even if we hesitated to
believe it at first hearing, we feel Sc
cure in accepting its truth now. The
following experience of an Erwin
man is confirmed after four years:
B. V. Sublett, Erwin, Tenn, says:
For nearly ten years | suffered
from weakness and a constant, dull
ache across the small of my back.
The misery was so great that | could
hardly rest. My limbs became stiff
and sore and the kidney secretions
were too frequent in passage. On a
neighbor's advice, | used Doan's Kid
ney Pills. They gave me- more bene-
fit than all the other remedies I had
previously taken"
OVER FOUR YEARS LATER, Mr..
Sublett added: my former endorse
ment of Doan's Kidney Pills was en-
tirely correct and | am glad to con-
firm it. l still use Doan's Kidney
Pills with excellent results"
Price soc. at an dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Sublett has twice publicly rec
, commended. Foster-M ilburn Company,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
RIGGS BANK MEN
GIVEN ACQUITT4L

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The three
Riggs bank officials on trial here for
perjury were found not guilty after
the jury deliberated nine minutes.
Charles G. Glover, president; w.
j. Father, vice-president; H. H.
Flather, former cashier, were the de-
PENDANTS.
The government alleged that when,
in the celebrated case of the bank
against Secretary McAdoo and Comp
troller Williams, the three officials
signed an affidavit that the bank
never engaged in stock transactions,
they committed perjury.
The bankers defense was that they
signed the affidavits on advice of
their counsel and that it's intent was
to swear that the bank never had
enga ged in stock dealings for ITSELF
but not to deny that the banks Off
GERS had executed transactions for
depositors and customers in their
personal capacities.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
Gold Imports From Canadn-

Resumption of gold imports from
canada by J. P. Morgan & Co., for
account of the British government Is
accepted in Wall street as meaning
That the allies are resuming their
purchases of munitions in this conn
Try on an increased scale. Two con-
signments were received last week
by the Morgan firm, totaling $2,256,-
600. 1t is understood the gold was
recently brought to Halifax by a
British cruiser. 1t is thought to be
the first installment of a series of
shipments intended to stabilize sterl-
ing exchange. EE%ag
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01

selling them. The merchant who is
not afraid to tell the public what he
has in stock will sell at all times.
Look at their goods and if you can
beat it go elsewhere.
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A warm time is being looked for
in the aldermanic race this time.
The field is full of candidates who
are being groomed and are getting
in fine shape for'the race. AS usual
politics is playing "a prominent part.
We have an abundance of good men
in the field and it is very important
that we select progressive men for
the position, as the city's welfare is
at stake.
Sergeant McNealea will go to Elk
Park and Cranberry. N. c., Monday.
June 5th. and will spend three days
in North Carolina canvassing and ad
Vertising the local station, also will
accept suitable men for the Army.
Corporal Johnson, who has arrived
at the local station, will be in charge
of the station while Sergeant Nc
Nealea is absent. Recruiting con-
tinues to grow a . number of men
have been accepted within the last
few days, a number of them being
from Virginia. The first men being
accepted from Virginia was last week
and were forwarded to Columbus
Barracks, Ohio, May 26th. The men
accepted this week will leave for the
Barracks June End. Men leave here
once a week.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
PROMINENT CITIZEN PASSES
AWAY AT ELIZABETHTON

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn, May 80
J. H. Anderson, aged SO, died at his
home in Elizabethton Sunday night
about o'clock, following an illness
of few days. Mr.. Anderson was an
influential citizen of Elizabethton,
being one of the stockholders and
manager of the Star Planning Mill
company of this place. He is sur
vived by widow, three sons and one
daughter. The funeral will be held
at the residence Tuesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock, Rev. Clarke, pastor of
the M. E. church, South, officiating.
The interment will be made in High
Hill cemetery.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01

NJ. G. THOMPSON has returned to
his home in Knoxville after visiting
at the home of Judge and Mrs. w. c.
Pierce.
Mrs. C. e. Good has returned to
her home in Knoxville after visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C.
Good.
w. A. Hashbarger and nephew, T.
A. Hashbarger, of Alton, passed
through here Tuesday en- route to
Unaka Springs.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of Munsey Memorial Church will meet
in the parlor Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock.
j. H. Pitts, local manager of the
| Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph
Co., was looking after business inter
ests in Greeneyille Tuesday.
Miss Georgia Pierce has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Pierce
of Elizabethton the past several days.
Captain Thomas NJ. Moody. U. S.
Army, visited the local recruiting
station Thursday, and accepted a
number of men for the Army.
Gen. D. A. Vines delivered an ad-
dress at Mount Pleasant, in Greene
county at the decoration and memo
rial services on Tuesday of this
week.
Visit the store of service and
quality, the Smith Shoe and Clothing
Co. They have no shelf worn goods
to offer you. See their ad. in this
issue.
Attorney Guy S. Chase and Prof.
Boyd of Millgan, were the principal
speakers at the annual decoration
services at Union Christian Church |
in the Eighth district.
Prof J. d. Clark, teacher in the
high school, is spending his vacation
in Wisconsin. Prof. Clark is a wor-
thy young man and is making his
mark along educational lines.
Congressman Sells, after a stay, of I
several days here, will leave this af
ternoon on train No AZ for Washing /
ton. He leaves Washington Saturday |
for Chicago to attend the Republican |
National convention.
II
Isaac Hartsell, who left here about |
forty-nine years ago and who is To- |
Gated at Bridgeport, Texas, is visit
ing old friends and acquaintance
here. He like others who once knew
this place as Johnson's Tank. can see
wonderful transformation.
If you need anything in the cloth
ing line drop in at the Smith Shoe
and Clothing Co. These men are
live wires and are offering some gen
uine bargains. They buy their goods
to sell again and mark you ~
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
DOES SLOAN'S LINDlENT HELP
RHEUMATISM?

Ask the man who uses it, he
knows. ITO think | suffered all
these years when one 25 cent bottle
ofof Sloan's Liniment cured me, -
writes one grateful user. If you have
Rheumatism or suffer from Neural
gia, Backache, Soreness and Stiff
ness, don't put off getting a bottle of
Sloans. 1t will give you such well
come relief. 1t warns and soothcs
the sore, stiff painful places and you
feel so much better. Buy it at any
Drug Store, only 25 cents.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY
WAS OBSERVED HERE

Memorial day was observed by the
people of Johnson City in very fit
ting manner. The banks remained
closed during the day and there was
but one delivery of mail in the city
No delivery was made on the rural
routes. Many people visited the
city cemeteries and placed flowers
on the graves of loved ones. Num-
bers from the city attended memoir
ial services at different cemeteries
throughout the country. Many of
our people here have friends laid to
rest in the country cemeteries.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
FINE ROAD SYSTEM
In CARTER COUNTY

Road building in Carter county is
progressing fast. Almost 100000 is
being put into highways by this
county, and in a year a fine system
of roads will be ready for use.
Johnson City via Elizabethton will
be connected with Asheyille and all
western North Carolina. Washington
county is still without a bond issue
for roads.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
BAD TO HAVE A COLD HANG ON

Don't let your cold hang on, rack
your system and become chronic
when Dr.. Bells Pine,Tar-Honey will
help you. 1t heals the inflammation.
soothes the cough and loosens the
phlegm. You breathe easier at once
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is a laxa-
tive Tar Syrup, the pine tar balsam
heals the raw spots, loosens the mu-
cous and prevents irritation of the
bronchial tubes. Just get bottle of
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey today, it's
guaranteed to help you. At drug
gists.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
CLEAR SKIN COMES FROM
WITHIN,

1t is foolish to think you can gain
a good clear complexion by the use
of face powder. Get at the root of
the trouble and thoroughly cleanse
the system with a treatment of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Gentle and
mild in action, do not grippe, yet they
relieve the liver by their action on
the bowels. Good for young, adults
and aged. Go after a clear complex
ion today. 25c at your druggist.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
A STILL OF FORTY
GALLON CAPACITY DESTROYED

Deputy Collector A. c. Moore and
Deputy Marshal W. Nj. Hyder de-
stroyed a moonshine still of forty
gallons capacity in Johnson county,
on last Tuesday. The still was To-
Gated about twelve miles out from
Mountain City. The operators were
off on their vacation at the time and
it was very fortunate for them to be
away on this occasion, as Moore and
Hyder would have invited them out
into the open.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
WILL MY CHILD TAKE
Dir. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY

This best answer is DR. Kings New
Discovery itself. 1t is a pleasant
sweet syrup, easy to take. 1t CON
tains the medicines which years of
experience have proven best for
Coughs and Colds. Those who ahve
used DR.. Kings New Discovery long
est are its best friends. Besides ev-
cry bottle is guaranteed If you
don't get satisfaction you get your
money back. Buy a bottle, use as
directed. Keep what is left for Cough
and Cold insurance.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
GOVERNOR RYE IN
THE CITY LAST SUNnAV

On last Sunday Governor Thos. C.
Rye and State Treasurer Porter Dun
lap arrived in the city on the noon
Memphis Special and were the guests
of Hon. Thad A. Cox until the fol-
lowing morning when they left with
Mr.. Cox and Mr.. J. Fred Johnson for
a visit to Kingsport, returning by
way of Bristol to Knoxville. Both
gentlemen were much impressed by
the excellent streets and other evil
dences of growth and prosperity of
Johnson City.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
DETECTIVES WANTED

We will consider applications for
membership in this Agency, from GER
tain localities in Tennessee. We look
after criminals, collect names and adj
dresses of farmers, etc, collect debts
and furnish commercial reports to
business concerns. Salary and fees.
For full particulars write
VA. & TENN. Detective AGENCY,
Qnc.)
Mahoney Bldg, Bristol, Tenn.-Va.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
ANOTHER GOOD MAN GONE.

Robert Reed, one of the oldest cit
liens of Telford, died at his home
Monday evening after a short illness.
Mr.. Reed was 80 years of age and
was prominent citizen of that sec
ton. He was member of the Meth
odist church and had lived a consist
ent christian for many years and was
faithful worker in the church.
Mr.. Reed is survived by his widow
and number of relatives. Funeral
services were conducted at the home
by Rev. T. Q. Brumley, pastor of the
Jonesboro circuit Interment was
made in the family burying grounds.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01

c. e. Bolton made a business trip
to Southwest Virginia the first of the
week.
State Geologist, A. H. Purdue, has
been in this section the past several
days.
Oscar Oaks has been the guest of
friends in the city the past several
days.
R. L. Crouch, a merchant of
Boone's Creek, was here on business
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Madden, of
Kingsport, were recent visitors in
the city
Miss Mary Harr is the guest of
Miss Mary Massengill of Bluff City
this week.
Alex Patterson was rounding up
the boys in Greeneville ON Monday
of this week.
Miss Emma Lewis Painter has had
as her guest Miss Ossie Morris of
Knoxville.
Mrs. T. C. Taylor and children are
visiting relatives at huntsville, N. c.,
this week.
Maj. Paul E. Devine was looking
after legal matters in Greeneville
yesterday.
]. L. Humphrey. a prominent citi-
zen of Telford, was in the city We'd
nesday.
S. A. Brown was a business visitor
at Spruce Pine, N. c., the first of the
week.
G. D. Pitts was one among the
here on Tuesday of this
week.
DR.. r. L. Patton, of Telford, was
here yesterday on professional bust
ness.
J. l.. Hilbert of Jonesboro was a
prominent visitor in the city yester-
day.
Judge Isaac Harr was looking af-
Ter legal business in Jonesboro the
first of the week.
4
Mrs. S. B. Wood, of Roam Mountain,
was a visitor in the city the first of
he week.
Chief D. J. Hickman has returned
after stay of several days in Ashe-
lille, N. c.
#***
Sewer Martin, progressive farm
ar of Locust Mount, was transacting
business here the first of the week.
Miss Adie Anderson, of Milligan, |
vas here on a shopping expedition
Wednesday.
Attorney S. w. Price was looking
lfter legal matters in Jonesboro to-
lay (Thursday)
T. r. Mcmillan, a prominent bust
less man of Knoxville, was here We'd |
lesday.
w. L. Justus, of Kingsport, has
,een here the past several days with |
lis family.
DR.. ]. f. Arnold, a prominent citi-
,en of Limestone, was here to-day on |
business.
Read the Smith Shoe and Clothing |
Co.'S ad. in this issue. They are of
ering some genuine bargains.
1898
w. A. Roberts, prominent attor-
ley of Erwin, passed through here
en- route to Greeneville.
$50 =
DR.. Doyton A. Dobbs is attending
he commencement exercises at Tus-
,ulum College this week.
4
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Bowman of
Knob Creek were shopping in the
,ity the first of the week.
49,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Longmire have
had as their guests Mr.. and Mrs. j,
4. Hamilton of Piney Flats.
Lola Remine, of Limestone, Repub'
lean nominee for Sheriff, was round
ng up the boys here Wednesday.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
FOR SALE.

WE HAVE THE FOLLOWING
USED TYPEWRITERS FOR SALE.
CHEAP FOR CASH:
ONE NO. 8 OLIVER.
ONE NO. 5 OLIVER.
ONE NO. 10 REMINGTON.
ONE NO. ONE ROYAL.
ALL IN FIRST CLASS CONDI-
TION.
Fl. W. LYLE PRINTING co.
JOHNSON CITY, TENN.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01

WANTED FOR u. >. ARMY: Able
bodied, unmarried men between ages
of IS and 35; citizens of United
States, of good character and temper
ate habits, who can speak, read and
write the English language. For in
formation apply to Recruiting Otticer,
405h West Depot St., Knoxville; ~
East 8th ST., Chattanooga; 1872 Buffa-
10 St, Johnson City; Hartman, Tenn,
Scarrett Building, Middlesboro or
Corbin, Ky.
C. A. Williams was in Morristown
Tuesday
Harry Miller is now with the South
ern Express Co.
R. J. Morris has returned from a
trip TO Lebanon, Va.
w. c. Epperson was at Cameron
to-day on business.
b. w. Homer, of Erwin, was here
the first of the week.
r. R. Williams has gone to Gal
braith Springs for the summer.
]. II. Burnett, of Del Rio, was here
the first of the week.
II
l.. II. Love was at Chuckey on
business Tuesday.
w. F. Carter of Boone's Creek was
have IN, Monday nf thic wapk
o. H. Vial, of Elizabethton, was a
business visitor here to-day.
w. T. Scott, travelling salesman
of Bristol, was in the city today.
II. C. Crumblis, of Kingsport, was
in the city Wednesday.
A. b. Bowman, Jr., has returned
from a trip to Lynchburg, Va.
Geo. Bachman of Bristol was in
the city the first of the week.
G. C. Hale, a merchant of Flour
vile. was in the city yesterday.
y y
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mandel were
visitors in Knoxville Wednesday.
SIS
Goods coming and going every day
at the Smith Shoe and Clothing Co.
L. M. Meas was a business visitor I
in Erwin Wednesday.
w. G. Scott was looking after bus
mess interests in Kingsport to-day.
Mrs. John A. Muse has returned |
from a visit with friends in Bristol.
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Rev. G. S. Bales of Knoxville, was |
a prominent visitor here Wednesday.
y
Judge Jas. H. Epps was looking af-
ter business interests here yesterday |
T. ]. Pierce, progressive mer-
chant of Erwin was here Tuesday
John A. Mathes, the hustler, was at |
Blackmore, Va, the first of the week
$50
L.. M. Meas, one VI our HusIillS III
surance men, is in Kingsport to-day. |
Rev. f. d. Watson, of Fall Branch,
was in the city on Monday of this
week.
Mrs. |. N. Beckner has had as her |
guest her sister, Mrs. j. Hobson of
Bristol.
Mr.. w. w. Moore and family have |
as their guests, Mrs. j. w. Williams |
and Mrs. Haley of Joplin, Mo.
w, C. Allen, a prominent citizen OF |
Mountain City, was here on business
Wednesday.
Miss Mildred Hankal has returned |
after a pleasant visit with friends on
Boone Creek.
Hon. Geo. N. Barnes is looking af
ter legal business in Joncsboro to-
day.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01

c. E. Bolton made a business trip
to Southwest Virginia the first of the
week.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01
PERSON NAILS
. X X i :. 4; i;

WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY: Able
bodied, unmarried men between ages
of IS and IS; citizens of United
States, of good character and temper
ate habits, who can speak, read and
write the English language. For in
formation apply to Recruiting Officer,
405A West Depot St., Knoxville; 20
East Sth ST., Chattanooga; 1872 Buffa-
10 St, Johnson City; Hartman, Tenn,
Scarrett Building, Middlesboro or
Corbin, Ky.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01

State Geologist, A. H. Purdue, has
been in this section the past several
days.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-06-01

NJ. G. Thompson has returned to
his home in Knoxville after visiting
at the home of Judge and Mrs. w. C.
Pierce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17
FUNERAL Of MRS. HOWE
AT COLUMBIA MONDAY
President and Mrs. Wilson VIII Join
Funeral Train This Afternoon
At Trenton.
j. WILSON HOWE, OF RICHMOND,
WAS AT MOTHERS BEDSIDE
Presidents Sister succumbed Early
Yesterday to Attack Of Pes1tonitis
He Cancels All Political Engage
mentS for Week.

Asbury Park. n. J.. Sept 1s.-Presi-
dent Wilson will leave Shadow Lawn
tomorrow afternoon for Colun bia, s.
c.. to attend the funeral of hts sister.
Mrs. Anne Howe. He will return here
during the night of Tuesday but all
political engagements for the week
have been cancelled. The news of
Mrs. Howes death at New London,
Conn, early today was not uuexpect-
ed. On Friday night the PrcsIdant
abandoned the plan to speak In St.
Louis on September 20. due to the re-
port from the attending physicians
that his sister could not live more
than few hours longer. According
to present arrangements. the rrssi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson will connect
with the funeral train at Trenton. y.
j.. tomorrow afternoon. This train
makes close connections for the Sc nth
at Washington and will reach Column
bus, s. c.. Monday morning.
After attending the funeral services
the President will leave Columbia over
the same road on the return trip
Monday evening.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17
WHEELS Of FORTUNE
ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE
Attorney General Pollard Points Ont
That All Forms of Gambling
Are Unlawful
NO MORE CHANCES
ON DOLLS AND BLANKETS
Sale Of Near Beer win Also Be I'm
lawful, the Assumption Being That
the Product Is of Malt Character.

The State Fair this year Is likely
to be without the wheels Of fortune
that have heretofore proven so popu-
lar. II the efforts of a committee in
Norfolk. which is working to abolish
gambling at fairs are successful.
They hope to be able to put the ban
on the operators who sell chances on
dolls and blankets, and also the money
boards, which are described as being
boards on which various coins have
been placed. Rings are thrown on
the board. and all coins encircled by
them are given to the person throw
ing the rings. -
]. Frank Fooshe, member OF the
committee, has written Attorney-Gen
eral Pollard for an opinion as to
whether he considers wheels of for
tune and money boards gambling.
Mr.. Pollard has advised him that
under the laws passed by the last
Legislature. which prohibit all forms
of gambling. the use of these devices
is considered gambling, and hence
contrary to law. The attorney-gen-
eral pointed out to Mr.. Fooshe that
questions concerning these forms OF
gambling rested entirely with the
Commemorative attorney. who would
be required to prosecute all offenders.
Mr.. Pollard was also asked If the
sale OF near beer would be permitted
under the law, to which he has re-
piled that 1t would not, assuming tina
such near-beer to be offered for sals
is malt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-17
.RUMOR OF SIGHTING
SUBMARINE SPREADS
While Eastern Forwarding Company
= Makes Show of Preparing for Re-
ception OF Craft ut New London

New London. Conn, Sept. 16.--
New London. which had about given
up the German merchant submarine
Bremen. after month Of waiting.
today heard that the third of these
big new undersea craft, the Amerika,
had been sighted off Montauk Point.
The report came by wireless from
yacht cruising off the point. De-
tails were lacking, as it. was admitted
the weather was foggy and not good
for observation.
support for the story was given by
renewal OF activity about the dock
built to receive the expected subma-
rine. About s o'clock this afternoon
the Eastern Forwarding Company put
In place an immense screen built of
boarding, which is intended to keep
the boat from the gaze Of the curious
This screen was towed into place I'M
der the eyes OF a great crowd of wa
termen.
1t measures approximately about
125 feet long by thirty feet high. Eff
forts to trace the rumors to their
source and get definite information
on the submarines possible arrival
proved futile.
Wireless stations along the sound
denied that they had received mos
sa&es from TIA German bosA