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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Tonight is the weekly CherTian drill
night. For the Decoration day parade
il is expected that 100 Cherrians will
turn out in uniform. Besides the usual
drilling, the invitation from Portland TO
attend the Rose Festival, June l3, II
and 10, win hc acted on.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Mary G. Rowland M D., offices over
Golden Rule store Special attention
to Women and Children, and Diseases
of the Skin. Office hours 10 to - and
9 to Gil
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Would You be willing to pay your
subscription in advance in order TO Sc
cure a copy of the Capital Journal $
War Atlas. II is book that every per
son should have. Ask us about It.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
The SONS of the American RevolutiOn

will meet Thursday evening of this
week at the Commercial club for the AN
nual election of ofHcers. April 10 is
the regular annual meeting date but on
account of several members being out
of the city at that rnne the meeting
was postponed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
Tomorrow evening the drill staff G

Tomorrow evening the drill staff Of
the Woodmen of the World win 20 to
Albany to show the Albany boys all
about the new ritual that will hereafter
be used on the Pacific coast The w O.
W. drill staff includes l6 members of
the order under the direction OF l.. 5.
Geer. Other visits will be made this
summer TO eXemplify the new work.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
. The annual printers memorial exer-

cises will be held Sunday afternoon in
the odd Fellows cemetery under the
auspices of Capital Typographical I'm
ion No. 2l0. The exercises viii include
brief address by J. Il Cradlebaugh
and singing by a male quartctte.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Corporal Toy states that since he has
had charge Of the army recruiting Of,
flee April N, he has enlisted go men
with five reflections.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Yesterday was one of the coolest
days of the month, with range of TEN
perature from 81 to 45. The river stage
is ga feet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
The Senior Kings HeraIds o.

First Methodist church will hold their
Partnership Luncheon Friday evening
at o'clock in the Gilbert class room
of the church. Mrs +. +. Upmeyer and
Miss Hildred Mcbride with Gertrude
West, Jcnnelle Nauderyort, Florence
Young, LEILA Baum and Ruth Darr win
lie honor guests,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Glenn A. Richmond is reported Sc
riously in at the home of his mother,
43O North Fourth street He is mem.
her of the Maccabees and is an employe
Of the Spauldmg Logging company.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

S. H. Snyder, rentals, successor to l..
Bechtel q Co., 34l State st, Phone 452.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

A Portland firm was the successful
bidder for the erection of the 100000
library at Corvallis. The bids were op-
ened last night and the award made.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Experienced bakers are welcome at
the army recruiting station. Word was
received by Corporal Toy today that the
department is in need of such recruits.
But there is no opening in the quarter
master S department for stenographers
and typcwriters These jobs have all
been filled. If a young man wants n
Job with the government as stenograph.
er. the civil service is open as it seems
there are more jobs than stenograPhcrs
just at present.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
The funeral services Of Mrs. Jenl

The funeral services of Mrs. Jennie
Bnee who died in Los Angeles will be
held at $3.50 O. clock Thursday afternoon
from 707 South Twenty-fifth street, and
will be conducted by the Rev. J. W.
johnson. She is survived by three sons,
two daughters and one sister.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Don't forget-A meeting at the Uni
tartan church, Sunday afternoon at 3
o clock. Members of all of the churches
of Salem invited. Gov. Withycombe
will preside. 5-26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

The Memorial day exercises of the
Grand army of the Republic viii be held
next Sunday afternoon at the First
Christian church.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Cement Drain Tile. We have a large
stock of cement drain tile for sale.
Sizes from 4 70 ~ inch. ruccs same as
clay tile. Salem Sewer Pipe Co. Phone
IA, Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Statue of Liberty stick pins will be
given free to all children attending the
Bhgh today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Tillamook, Or, May %
Part of the confession of Viii
liam Riggin, convict who de-
clares he killed William Booth,
stands verified today. Booth S
widow and William Branson are
serving life sentences for the
murder.
Riggin took Warden Murphy
at the state penitentiary to
spot on the Trask river valley
and uncovered a revolver, long
hidden, with which he said he
committed the crime.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
wanted-Party for cOmpanionship

$3.50 on expenses. Leave saturday noon
Tor Sunday morning. Answer i'm person
to r.. "a Gray, 27l n, Commercial ST"
city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. z. Terwilhger, grad
uate morticians and funeral directors,
40 Chemeketa, Phone 724.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
pEARY IN pORG''l''

Portland. o., IA Ny b =; if;,'iI9.,iI1 !.,I1, |
morning n@PPis ! Hs E1 gans1 a'f''i'' 3 8 f'''
Sonor y tonight. .~.s W
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

MI Bone CorsesI $3.50, $3.50 to $500
A. +. Lyons, los n. Liberty. Phone
1892. 5.26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
The following non-residents soioun-

ing i'll the city of Salem have registered
with the county clerk and received their
cards to send to their home county on
or before June ), national registration
day: Herbert B. Wolfe, of Brownsville,
Ore; and James Henry Beyers, of Sac
ramento, Cal. 4@
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
special mecting of sal

e. Special meeting OF Salem
a lodge No. 4, A. +. & A. NJ,
kA this evening Work in the +.
YCN.C degree. Visiting brethren
&Nwclcome,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Two young men enlisted in the navy
today. D. F. Proctor, 20, of this city,
enlisted as fireman of the third class
and goes to Bremerton. Miles B. Miller,
90, of Salem, enlisted in the hospital
corps and goes to San Francisco.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

: London. May pa second :
: army medical unit arrived in :
: England today.
: The unit arriving in England J
; today is base hospital unit No. , ;
; from the Presbyterian hospital, ;
: New York. The unit was com :
; posed of 90 physicians, 65 nurses ;
; and 153 privates. George f.
; Brewer, of New York, is direct :
; OF of the unit.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
DR.. Stones Drug store for trusses

"Church Hymns and Church Music"
will be the subject of lecture to be
delivered Thursday evening at 1880 p.
m. at the First Presbyterian church by
the Rev. Henry Collins of Seattle. There
is no admission charge and all are well
come.
DR.. Stone makes no charge for con-
sultation. examination, or prescription.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

K < < = : !" - r,,Odoro \
FAFFsffsy ! South g,,nssI'iI1s' s4 s Isli 5a,i iV
!. DAY noon 20 saan naV na'a'i 81 Et'' W.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Terwilliger Funeral Home (home of
the lungmotor), residence parlors, home
like, Lady embalmer. Phone 724.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

Life and Training in the U. S.
Navy" is film owned by the navy and
taken especially to SNOW the landsman
what the navy service means. This film
will soon be shown in Salem according
to information given J. E. Adams, navy
recruiting officer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
All Around Town

Observation-Disclosures
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

There are various ways Of making
money at home, but here is new one.
Grain sacks are like trousers-they will
occasionally wear out and need patch
ing. This morning d. A, White was
asserting several hundreds of grain
sacks badly in need Of repair. They
will be sent to several parties in the
city who understand the art of mend
ing grain sacks and the price paid for
the work is two cents each.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
Keystone comedies, we have scooped

htySIUH6 CUWtuts We HdVU SUUUP6U
another big feature for Ye Liberty.
All the new Triangle, Sennett, Key
stone two reel comedies will be shown
at Ye Liberty starting with "Maggie s
First False Step" next Friday and
Saturday in addition to Robert War
wick and Mollic King in one of Willard
Mack S big stories GAN Man"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
I,ieutenant Ben 81 wolf. Of the Unit

L1eulenant Ben Il, WOI1, OF Jhe OHIt-
ed States navy, is expected in Salem
shortly to inspect the dismantling of
the amateur wireless stations here. The
following stations are known to the gov
ernment officials and must be sealed
for the period of the war: Fred S. All
sire, 932 North Sixteenth street;
Adolph L. Craig, 1916 Court; Asel G..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
Next Monday evening the city coun-

Next Monday evening the city coun-
ell will vote on holding a special elec-
ton TO amend the city charter in order
to re.assess property and to especially
give it legal authority to rc-assess
property wherein the supreme court de
clared the original assessment was ille-
gal on account Of a technical error in
advertising, After the action of the
council if the vote is favorable an cleo
tion may be held on a 30 days notice
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

The funeral of Charles Flalix, colored-
was held this afternoon from the chapel
of Webb & Clough and was conducted
by the Salvation army. Burial was in
the Odd Fellows cemetery. Mr.. Flalix
was a porter on the Southern Pacific
and died on the train between Woodburn
and Salem The expenses of the funer-
al was borne by the Pullman Car com
pany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
MEDICAL UNIT THERE

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
A shoe merchant of this city yeste

Franco American Hygienic toilet re
quisites, creams, powders, soaps, M
Bone Corset Parlors. Phone 1892. 5.26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-05-23
vERIFIES CONFESSION

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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
THE COUNTY FAIR QUESTION.

We learn with considerable alarm that it question
whether not Lancaster county have fall 1t
that dssenson has arisen and that those
last years fair not be willing attempt the
second time This is be regretted only by the
caster but by the people of the county whole Is it possible
that willing to allow two people to dictate how Lam
county should be the
two folks whose view broad should be- going
allow the county fair association already launched with bril-
liant prospects, to become a thing of the past?
The that fair would be held
section of Lancaster county all the people
would be genuinely and sincerely disappointed In all
probability of the country people have already begun their
plans for making exhibits at the fair.
Other counties have their plans for the well under
and it high time that starting the ball to rolling
here Let's do away with private help
for bigger and better fair for Lancaster county this
demonstrate the other
Lancaster really she accomplish
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
MORE RECRUITS ARE NEEDED.

The Lancaster News in receipt of communication from
Lieut. F. Cooper recruiting officer for South Carolina in
which the officer asks that this paper lend it's assistance trying
interest in recruiting The officer his letter
of the blame the the State He that faith
and mothers willing give their
enter the instances after the applicant
passed the required age.
We readily understand that few fathers mothers wish
their the United SERVICE certainly
this particular time but if there will be
when the people should respond whatever they
then that time with We sincerely hope
Carolina will demonstrate to the remainder of the country that
her not lacking patriotism and that this State will
ing to furnish every needed in the time trial
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
( :o:),
OUR NEEDS-CAN WE FILL THEM.

the best if not the best small
the State, but several things and
shat all the citizens of the city those county
willing join effort supply these needs.
need court house and Jail
condition of both the buildings nothing less than
deporabe when longer that
will remedy the matter few Other counties and
other realized that public buildings
their cities keep with the and
houses jais We risk the
successful contradiction that Lncas
obsolete buildings court house and Jail of
county in the State
public library and need if that be
possible, buildings There is little doubt but
could Carnegie building here all
all probability could have the Carnegie libra
lry within six months time by all lending hand.
hall and that matter of almost imperative
necessity know whether the citys finances will
init the erection building but believe
money could easily protest
from the freeholders
modern playground park for the children
cialy but for the adult population as we'll
Lancaster the things have mentioned by the
time Federal building is completed city
present preer appearance than that of city South
Carolina with less than 10000 population
| Let's see what do.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Waste OF Coal.

Fully SO,O0O,O0O tons OF anthra-
cite coal are now being left behind N
the mines each year. and ii is esti-
mated that since coal mining began
in this country fully 100000. 900
tons of anthracite and 100000. OGO
tons of bituminous coal have been
left in the ground under conditions
which make future recovery highly
improbable
wv" waste through nonuse an
nually 100000 horsepower which
our water power could furnish At
the moderate assumed cost of $40
per indicated
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Don't Hurt the Worms.

The Chinaman has been noted for
centuries as careful gardener and
worker of the soil. He gets more
from little patch of ground than
any other known fieldworker. One
of his maxims is that one should al
ways be careful in digging never to
injure earth worms.
Maybe the stolid. uncommunica-
tive Chink knows why he takes care
OF the worm; maybe he doesn't. Dar-
win and other scientists who thought
more and dug less than the Celestial
brethren. have told us why the worm
is safe from the Chinese spade.
Worms always indicate rich soil.
They help make it. BY forming air
passages in the ground they i'm
prove the earth and make 1t richer
and more productive.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Did You Know

Bloundin walked tight rope over
the Niagara Falls. June 80, 1859?
That good quality steel will fall to
pieces when brought to white
heat?
Twenty-three operations are neces-
sary in the washing and ironing of a
collar?
The anthracite mines OF Pennsyl-
vania contain more than 1000 miles
of tunnels?
More than one-third OF the popu-
lation Of Dublin consists OF families
living in a single room?
The sky lark and the wood lark
are thought to be the only birds
which sing as they fly?
In Mexico Is a tree called the tree
OF little hands because 1t has curved
antlers that look like the fingers OF
little child?
The past year brought 131 new
factories to York county, Pa, for the
manufacture of cigars and other
forms of tobacco, and now there are
1900 In the county.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Learn a Little Every Day.

An electric lighted cross revolyes
on top of San Francisco steeple.
Crime Increases at the rate of 800
per cent every ten years.
About 2.240 pounds of apples ara
required to make $50 pounds of
cider.
Over 10000 women are EMPLOYED
in the canneries OF California.
When lion desires to strike a
hard blow 1t uses it's left paw.
The United States produces a
bushel and half of apples per
capita.
One ton OF whale blubber will
yield 200 gallons of oil.
There are 100000 tons of stone
In the pyramid OF Cheops.
In Vienna girls help mix mortar
and carry II in hods up steep ladders
to workmen.
Life insurance in Japan has
doubled in volume during every de-
cade since IL was introduced.
Spain imported 100000 tons of
coal during 1915.
There are now $4,000 aviators in
the world.
Berlin surgeons cure insomnia by
applying electric currents at the
base of the brain.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Don't Whine.

Get the whine out OF your voice or
1t Will stop the development and the
growth of your body. 1t will narrow
and shrink your mind. 1t will drive
away your friends; it will make you
unpopular. Quit your whining; brace
up; go to work; be something; stand
for something; fill your place in the
world. Instead of whining around,
exciting only pity and contempt, face
about and make something of your
self. Reach up to the stature of a
strong, ennobling manhood, to the
beauty and strength OF superb wo-
manhood. There is nothing the mat
ter with you. Just quit your whin-
ing and go TO woTk.-Ex.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
FOR A CLEANER TOWN.

We note that several South Carolina cities have designated
tain weeks during April the time for Spring
We that such day will be ordered
but would the city fathers that they let
much time eape before issuing the calling for the
undertaking. well known fact that by removing
accumulated rubbish early in the spring.
mosquitoes will be avoided little
that would be early the city would decide gen.
eral cleanup week during the last of March.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Salad Dressing.

An Italian chef derides the Ameri-
can manner of preparing the dressing
Tor lettuce, by which goodly part
OF the oil and vinegar Is left in the
bottom OF the dish. His method is
to put the salad in the bowl and,
turning the leaves with one hand
cover them slowly with oil with the
other until every leaf glistens. He
then seasons them with salt and pep
per. adds a few drops Of vinegar
gives last stir and serves his salad
once.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Our First Battleship.

The first American battleship was
the old Texas of Spanish-American
war fame. She was authorized by
congress in 1886 and was completed
six years later. The original battle
ship was little over 800 feet long
and had displacement of 6,315 tons.
The present day Texas is 554 feet
long and has tonnage of $4,000
tons. The old Texas ended her days
as target for navy practice.-Ex.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
1917 DaGydils.

If child, lying on the floor.
should point a toy pistol, loaded
with blanks at you, would you call
ii pointblank lie.
When bride steps on the scales,
should not her father give her a
weigh?
II a For Rent sign find lodg-
ing in window, where would a sign
board?
If man named Pott should in
merit n fortune, would you call it
Pott luck?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23

South Carolina has heretofore pos
sessed but one tri-weekly newspaper,
The Orangeburg Times and Demo-
crat. but The Greenwood Index has
now become three-times-a-week
publication and we hear that Ed De-
Camp is thinking of making his pa
per a tri-weekly. Ed II you had
try-weakly Correct spelling) who
would attend the circuses?
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Here and There


IL such there be, go mark him we'll.
For him nc bank account shall swell
No angels watch the golden stair
To welcome home a millionaire.
The man who never asks for trade
in local papers oft displayed,
Cares more for rest than worldly
gain,
And patronage but gives him pain.
Mark This Man.
Breathes there a man with soul so
Who never to himself hath said,
My trade Of late is getting bad;
iii try another muslin ADJ"
Tread lightly, friends; let no rude
sound
Disturb his solitude profound
Here let him live in calm repose
Unsought except by men he owes.
And when he dies go plant him deep
That naught may break his dreamless
sleep,
Where no rude clamor may dispel
The quiet that he loves so well.
And that the world may know IL,
loss
Place on his grave a wreath of moss.
And on stone above, Here lies
A chump who wouldn't advertise"
Canaries consumed 4,704,625
pounds of bird seed last year.
The reindeer has been known to
pull 20 pounds at ten miles an hour
for II hours.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
A Wish For Every Day This Week.

Sunday-That our minds won't stray
from the sermon to the new hats.
Monday-That the green will soon
come out on the trees.
Tuosday-That we won't take any
more C"ld.
Wednesday - That Strawberries
would last the year through.
Thur day-That we had time to read
81 the books in the world.
F~.day-That there would not be any
flies this year.
Satu"day-That subscribers will pay
up
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Your Ideas Arc SVronv.

Watson Bell, who IS now publish
ing paper somewhe ere in the intc-
rior of the State, says love is blind.
We want the gi"ls OF Lancaster to
understand that from what we know
of his experience in York. or there
abouts. he has an idea that love NAV
have peeped just a little bit.-Spar-
tanburg Herald
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Population VS.. Meat. /.

The population of the United
States has increased by 24,OOO.OOO
people in the last fifteen years, and
the number of beef animals has de-
creased 100000 and sheep 1O,-
100000. while hogs have increased
only 100000.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23

We are determined. If we can rake
and scrape enough money together,
to go to Spartanburg for one day Of
the music festival in May. stop at
that new hotel and see Spartanburg
people make idiots OF themselves
when the great stars appear at Con-
verse college.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Crippled Mother Goose Rhymes.

Crippled Mother Goose Rhymes.
Bat, bat, come under my hat,
And I'll give you a slice of bacon.
And when l bake, I'll give you a
cake
II there should happen to be any left
when that gluttonous Johnnie
gets through stuffing.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Our Scrap Basket
This Is a Joke.

Toms father-"Get up Tom, it's
o'clock, and all the birds are sing
ing"
Thomas-"Well, don't care. II
the birds want to make fools of
let 'em. l am not going
to-"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Defined.

Willie Willis-What's the Book
Of Judgment" pa?
Papa Willis-"A work of ljtera-
ture which will be widely read but
whose contents. am afraid, will not
be popular"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-23
Old Jokes Re-twisted.

why does DR.. Bones stand around
the door of the motion picture the
ater all the time?" HE wants a
job. He's waiting for THE Birth of
a Nation"