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INCREASE IN TOTAL LEVY
OF WAR TAX BILL Likely

Continued from First Page)
Russia. he said. is In the throes Of u
revolution. and Italy. II reports are
correct. is on the eve Of one"
IN NO POSITION TO REPAY
LOANS FOR LONG TIME
Even England and France" he
added. will BIO in no position to repay
loans for long time. and II this war
should last for several years, what
political transformations may occur in
any country in Europe no one can fore
tell"
Possibility Of bread lines this winter
because of tho high cost of living. he
pictured thus in conclusion:
Always remember that the high
prices already upon us have taxed the
common people OF this country for the
support of this war 10 a much greater
extent than the wealthy class would
be taxed if every dollar of income of
the members of that class were taken
b.. taxation. When bread lines shall
be familiar sight in every city of
this land. as they are bound to be II
the present price of the simple neces-
sarieS OF life is maintained during the
coming winter, when cold and hunger
are daily visitors in many thousands
of homes which have Known only COM
fort heretofore. condition certain to
exist during the coming winter months.
unless relief from present prices can
be found. it will be small satisfaction,
L think. to the members Of this Con-
Eress to realize that they have con-
tributed to the want and suffering of
the mass of people by refusing to place
even AN approximately fair portion OF
the financial burden OF this war upon
tho rich"
LA TOILETTE SCORES
ERICH SLACIERS"
Rich slackers" were scored by Sell
ator La Toilette. who read a letter
from United Mine Workers Official
Of Illinois. addressed to himself and
Senator Stone. of Missouri. predicting
that "the peoples patience over the
mounting cost OF living had reached its
limit. and that Congress should act, or
tho people would" The letter also
said the people could not express their
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NEXT DRAFT CALL
NOW is EXPECTED
ABOUT JANUARY
m First Page

uea III flrSt PaSe.)
get from neutrEHforced TO help BY the
peril OF an embargo. from japan, from
Brazil with her small merchant marina
and from every other source, will be
strained to the utmost
Important assistance is expected To
come TO America from Japan in the
shipping situation. Menace of a steel
embargo and Japans expressed desire
10 help are expected to bring Nipponese
themselves, who have been enioyinr
unprecedented prosperity in the safe
racine coastw!sc and transpacific. trade
into the Atlantic.
80 there will be no moro men called
out until after these problems have
been satisfied.
In addition to the other things. there
remains the detailed labor OF re-
apportioning all State quotas before a
new draft can be made.
What may be done late in October Is
this:
Another draft will be called. and the
local and district boards can get IN
"oik enrolling the men. But tho men
VIII not be called for service until
early next year. January is the
tentative DATE but 1t may be set back
| a few weeks
EroVost-Marshal-Ge Crowder 70.
! day ruled that all government am.
pioyees outside of Washington who
make pleas for exemption on the ground
OF their necessity TO government worr
must have the approval OF the ofT1cia,s
Immediately in charge.
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VIOLENT R|LQlNG OCCURS
IB0N[ sFyMsH TOWNS
Firing From Roofs OF Houses and
From Behind Clio sed Shutters
- Going On l. siily.
NUMBER OF PIERS, ms KILLED
Reports Circulated b.r Word of
Mouth Of Great Dist drbances in
Many Sections and OF Republic Be-
ipE Proclaimed at Two' Points.

IL IBy Associated Pres 81
BARCELONA. SPAIN. Au. gust is (oy
courier to the French front Yer. August
2D.-.-Niolent riotinE has be ven taking
placs,in Barcelona and the ,hGhborins
towns since last Monday, VIII IN gem
eraI. strike was proclaimed. Firing
from the roofs of houses and from
behind closed shutters has bet going
on daily. a considerable n, nnlber OF
persons have been killed, and many
have been wounded. though no re-
liable figures are available.
Artillery was brought into action
against some buildings which were
strongly held by the rioters. and three
houses were destroyed by she'll fire.
While these events are going on in
Barcelona and in other Catalonian
towns, reports are circulating by word
OF mouth OF great disturbances in other
parts, of Spain. and OF n republic being
proola lined at Bilbao and Saragossa.
1t Is Impossible to learn the truth re-
garding these rumors. n rigid CEN
sorship is exercised.
All. the Liberal daily newspapers
have sbeen suppressed.
The correspondent heard authorita-
lively that an armed rising WAS being
prepared for the end of the year by
pronpeters OF the recent conference Of.
Cstafpnian Deputies in the event of
their, demands being refused by the
Madrid government. but the present
outbreak does not appear to be sup
ported by the Catalonian leaders. il
being confined to disconnected work
insnen. The movement seems certain
TO fail because Of its lack OF organi-
cation.
The army reservists of 1914 and 1915
have been recalled TO the colors.
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views on tho war. with the average
man "bullied into silence" while az
mics are slaughtered in battle for the
benefit Of those desiring war because
OF enormous profits.
IT believe that represents rho views
OF great many millions Of people
in this country" said Senator La Fcl-
iette.
Senator Weeks, Of Massachusetts, in
reply to Senator La Toilette, tecla led
the plan worked out by the Finance
Committee should DO adopted. and took
exceptions to Senator La Follettas ut
tack on rich slackers." declaring 1t
was ''scandalous libel to say that
wealth or the wealthy classes were
not doing their duty in this war"
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At the Movies To-Day

oDEON-oisa Petrova. in "The
UndyinE Flame"
ISIS-MadRe Evans, I'm "rhe Lit
tie Duchess"
CoLoNLAL-MarEu Clark. In,
"The AmAzons."
BIJOU-Billie Burke, In 1.-THE
Mysterious Miss Terry"
REX-Marion Sails, In "The MIL
lionnire PlunSer," and "The Bush
Lacquer"
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Gonzalez, In
Southern JuRtice."
yICTOR-Ruth Roland, In "The
Neglected Wife," and 4 comedy.
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franc Blocked by Wreck.

BRISTOL. VA. August 2l.-Due to
a deYailmcnt. which filled cut with
the debris OF wrecked freight cars at
Alton. Tenn, this morning. no trains
moveb on the main line Of the Southern
Railway between Bristol and Knox
Vile to-day except through passenger
.trains. which were detoured Nobody
was KILLED. but the property loss is
heavJ
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lists and physicians. agents for adding

lists and physicians. agents for adding
machines. advertising cash registers.
typewriters. railroad and steamship
tickets. labor. books. building material.
manufacturers. not otherwise taxed.
public accountants. building and loan
associations. auotioneors. amusement
brokers. bill posters, boarding and lfv-
cry stable. solicitors, bowling alleys.
and in fact for every possible line OF
business. Commissioner Tresnon states
that those who do not obtain licenses
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Major B.ry,. So. x,,,.x.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. August 81
Major Barry. in charge Of the British
remount station here. has received
word Of tho death OF one Of his toms,
who was killed In q recent AAyial bat :
tie somewhere in France. Details Of
young Barry's death arc lacking.
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CITY LICENSES DUE
Many Sorts of Business Men Settle
With Commissioners of the
Rcvenue.

City licenses for 1917 listed under
the ordinance approved Juno 2, are
Que and payable according to an
nouncement made by H. +. Tresnon,
Commissioner OF Revenue. The list
Includes: architects, attorneys, den.
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promptly will md themselves IN Ais.
favor with tho courts at tho end os
this month ''st-o
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Cl,icane Club

The members OF the Chicane Club
were entertained by Mrs. Fred A.
sabin Monday afternoon at her home
5ll Colorado avenue. The club has
decided to serve one course lunch
con instead OF two. as has been their
custom, and in the future donate 81
to the Belgium fund for babies, this
amount being all that is necessary to
sustain an infant In that country for
a whole month. Mrs. Sabin suggest
ed the change, and followed her
suggestion in serving refreshments
on Monday.
Those present beside the regular
members of the club were Mrs.
Mosby Lee. Miss Ruth Larsen, Mrs.
J. o. Wood and Mrs. A. s. Brunk.
The next meeting w,il be held with
Mrs. Walter Sporleder, 722 Carson
avenue.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Q y .
Ansircws.WoO,i

A quiet wedding was solemnizcd
n, 1890 o'clock on Monday morn
Ing. when Mr.. Harold Andrews and
Miss Vera Gay Wood. both OF this
city. were married by Rev. J F..
rindiey. OF the Christian church, rt
the home OF the brides parontF, Mr.
and Mrs. J. o. Wood. 5tt Santa Fc
avenue. They were attended by Miss
Gladys Wood and Tyson Woodruff
Tho marriage was n complete sur
prise TO the many friends Of both
parties as II had not been expected
TO occur sVsoon. Both Mr.. Andrews
npd Miss Wood have spent most OF
their lives In La Junta. both having
been graduated In the class OF 'ib OF
Of the high school. Mr.. Andrew was
q student at the State University at
Boulder. two years. where he vas =
member OF the Phi Gamma fra,er-
nifty. Since leaving college Mr.. An
drcws has been associated with hsa
father. ". y. Andrews. in the drug
business.
Mir Wood has been employed for
aboat q year IN Botkin's Dry Goods
Emporium. and IL . popular mein-
Der Of tho younger set. beins a mem.
ber of the lambda Alpha lambda
Sorority and other social clubs.
The happy couple left on No. 5
for beaver for . coupls Of wesks.
sfssr vAIeA thsy VII make ~
- y IN sisy.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Chillren's Party

Miss Ida Thiets and Mrs. II. G.
Peoples gave a children's party at
the home OF Miss Theits on Friday
afternoon in compliment to four Of
their Sunday school pupils, Velma,
Phillips. Rood and Norma Hall. who
left for their new home in Pueblo
on Saturday. About fifteen children
were present and the afternoon was
spent in playing games after which
refreshments we're served.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
WV
Shca.W'ortlen

La Junta society was very much
surprised TO learn OF the marriage
OF Miss Aura Worden OF this city
TO Mr.. Frank J. Shea. chief phar-
maeist mate. now located at Fort
Lyon. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. z. Payne at his home at
2 o'clock yesterday morning.
The bride Is member OF prom
inent La Junta family. being the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. V. Wor-
den. who reside at sol Colorado
avenue. She Is n brilliant and ca
pable young lady. having been grad
uated from the local high school
last year as valedictorian Of her
class. since which time she has been
a leader in society.
The happy couple left for . two
weeks trip TO Denver and Cheyenne,
Wyo.. after which they will make
their home at Fort Lyon.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Episcopal Guilds Meet

St Margaret's Guild of the Epis-
copal church OF Rocky Ford was en-
tertained at st. Andrews Rectory
on Thursday OF last week. A large
number Of the ladies motored down
from the Ford and spent the after
noon as the guests OF Mrs. Dow and
the ladies OF 81. Andrews Guild.
During the afternoon several young
ladies OF the parish entertained with
music. after which refreshments
were served.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Thursday Evening Whist Club

One OF the largest social events
of the past week was given
by Mrs. 4. NJ. Light. and her
brother. l.. MeCleiland. at their home
SCI Colorado avenue. at which they
oharmingiy entertained the Thurs
day evening Whist Club. The house
was profusely decorated in apple
blossoms and a two course lunch WAS
served. Beside the regular members
OF the club. Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8.
Morrison. Mr.. and Mrs. X. G. Todd.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. N. Lagerquist. DR..
and Mrs. Brunk. Mr.. and Mrs. q. w.
Miliiken and Mrs. +. A. Sabin were
present.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Mayday Party

Miss Bernice Peoples entertainod
party OF her young friends at a
Mayday party on Tuesday niFht.
from s:30 until 10 o'clock. Al 1880
the young folks left the house OF the
hostess and called on their friends,
leaving at the door Of each tiny
May basket filled with spring flow
ers. after which they returned ,ana
enjoyed dainty refreshments.
The guests OF the hostess were
Dorothea Phares. Doris Lawson,
Mabel Roberts. Avis Roberts. Mar
garet Gale. Mirial Kirkland. Eliza
King. Gladys Fleming and Julia
Darrow.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Charming Brtdge Party

Mrs. J. +. Rice was the hostess
at very charming bridge party last
Friday night. complimentary to Mrs.
Clyde Smith. OF Dodge City. Kan,
who has been the guest Of honor AZ
number OF social events OF the
past fortnight.
The hostess entertained the FOL
lowing guests: Mesdames W. S. Nor
rison. c. +. Triplett. Theo Thule
meyer. Dean Kendall. w. II. Nc
Kirihan. Harry Allen. Walter Bragg.
Strum. c. w. Winterburn. Clydo
Smith. the Misses Lottie and Min
ME win and Blanche Brown.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Maysiay breakfast

Among the numerous social ac-
tivities OF the students OF the high
school none has been more thorough
iy enjoyed than the Mayday break
fast which was partaken OF on the
hills south OF town on Tuesday
morning. The party left town at s
o'clock and returned In time for the
opening OF school. Those enjoying
the outing were Mary Dwyer, Pearl
Hill. Ruby Sink. Katherine Ecton,
Eleanor Hiveley. Helen Spalding,
Fontela Williams. Art Conway. Lee
Renick and Ray Wilson.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03

On last Thursday afternoon St.
AIMS Altar Society entertained at
Harmony Hall. There were about
thirty members present and the af-
ternoon was pleasantly spent In
playing 300" The first prize was
won by Mrs. Charles Mcvay. Dainty
refreshments were served. The pro-
ceeds OF the affair will be added to
the charity fund OF the organization.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
PIANO FOR SALE

We have had left on our hands
q Ia Junta, a new. high grade pi-
aao. which. for Immediate sale. Will
~ sold tremendously cheap. Liberal
tsrms. Don't fail TO investigate II you
sfs contemplating tho purchase Of
> piano. Write tho Denver Music
Company. Denver. Colo. for par.
l1euIars. which Will b. furnished In
De1la1sly. ~
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03

One Of the most enjoyable 'auc-
ton" parties OF last week was given
by Mrs. /. N. Drake at her home,
sos Ration avenue, on Saturday af-
ternoon.. An elaborate two course
luncheon was served. Mrs. brakes
guests were Mesdames c. w. Win
terburn, Clyde Smith Strum, w. H.
McKirihan. Copeland, J. R. Sexton,
H. B. Richardson, John Marquardt.
Wilson Hart, II. Thompson, II. II.
Riley, and c. H. Bristol.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Lambda Alpha Lambd. Dance

The Lambda Alpha Lambda dance
given at Elks' Hall Tuesday night
closed a series Of probably the most
successful and enjoyable dances
ever given In La Junta. About one
hundred couples attended. Music
was furnished by Wonderly's orches-
ira. The hall was profusely deco
rated with May baskets filled with
lilacs and other spring flowers. A
number of out OF town guests were
present.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
$f q
Chapter w, p. +. o.

The P. E. o. meeting was held
on last Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. B. A. Smith. 7O5 Colo
RADIO avenue. The entire afternoon
was devoted to the business and an
exemplification OF the work The
next meeting will be held with Mrs.
John Marquardt. Wednesday after
noon. May 9Th.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
P**
Round Dozen Club

The last meeting OF the Round
Dozen Club was held with Mrs. John
Beard. 622 Ration avenue, on
Wednesday. The afternoon was
spent in needlework. after which a
sumptuous repast was enjoyed by
those present. The next meeting
will be held at the home Of Mrs.
Coltman.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
MRS. FRED B. MASON, Editor
Dinner Party

Mrs. Joseph Posi- was the hostess
at an attractive dinner party on last
Thursday evening At her home. SIS
Santa Fe avenue. with Mrs. Clyde
Smith Of Dodge City. Kan. as the
guest Of honor. Covers were laid
for seven.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
BENEFIT Association Of Macc.bee-

The members Of the Maccabees
will hold their next meeting with
Mrs. w. l.. Bertrand, 721 Ration av-
enue. on Thursday afternoon. May
18th, instead OF on Monday.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
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Senior Reception

The members OF the Senior class
OF the high school were entertained
at a reception last Friday night by
Mr. and Mrs. X. ID. McClintock at
their home. 61s Ration avenue. Mrs.
Lama presided at the piano through
out the evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Clintock were assisted by the men,
bers OF the faculty. Miss Aura Wor-
den and Mrs. Fred b. Mason. Green
and white were the prevailing col
ors OF the refreshments and deco
rations. the latter OF which consisted
OF cherry blossoms and white lilacs.
Two tiny girls, daintily dressed In
white. answered the door. The party
was serenaded during the evening
by a group OF high school boys.
90
Shea .NeOrtlen
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Won,an's Club

The regular meeting OF the Wo-
mans Club was held last Friday af-
ternoon at the home OF Mrs. s. II.
Millikan. SO Carson avenue. After
the business was disposed OF and the
roll call responded to by current
events. the following program was
given: The life OF George Eliot. by
Mrs. Copeland and a book review
of Adam Bede by Mrs. F. T. Lewis.
The next meeting will be held to-
morrow with Mrs. X. S. Johnston at
the home of Mrs. J. II. Johnston,
SIG Belleview avenue.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
PHONE. JUnIA 81.
Loyal Bere.ns

The Loyal Bereans will meet with
Mrs. l.. A. Fleming, 4l9 East Sec
ond street, on Wednesday. May 9Th,
instead Of on their regular day. FRI
day. May 11th.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Wedding Anniversary Celebration

DR.. and Mrs. Raster, OF Topeka,
Kan. parents OF Mrs. r. s. John
ston OF this city. came to La Junta
on Monday to Jointly celebrate their
wedding anniversary with Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F. Johnston, S16 Belleview
avenue. whose anniversary falls on
the same day. The party, including
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Finney, were
entertained at beautifully ap-
pointed dinner at the Harvey House,
by DR.. and Mrs. II. S. Johnston.
90
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Fortn.gh.ly clsb

The regular meeting Of the Fort
nightly Club was held at the home
OF Mrs. c. F. Helm. 621 San Juan
avenue, last Saturday. The. roll call
was responded to with quotations
from western writer's. A paper on
"Oid California Missions" was read
by Mrs. Victor Hogs and Mission
Play OF California" was read by Mrs.
C.. F. Hasten. The latter was read In
separate acts between which ap-
propriate music was rendered on the
piano by Mrs. A. G. Mccarthy.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Elm Klng
Fern Frazier

Al the close Of the program the
patrons In the audience were 10
much pleased that they rendered
Nm. willis n vote Of thanks for the
excellent entertainment provided.
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03

J. o. Wood and Mrs. A. s. Brunk.
The next meeting w,il be held with
Mrs Walter Sporleder, 722 Carson
avenue.
Recital by Pupils Of Mrs. willis
The pupils OF Mrs. G.. II. Willis.
assisted by their instructor. gave a
most excellent piano recital last Fri
day night at Harmony Hall. In spite
OF the very disagreeable weather.
the house was crowded to Its full ca
pacity. and through hearty applause
due appreciation was acknowl-
edged by those presnt. Indeed much
credit Is due the teacher for the
splendid way each number was rem
dered. The following is the program:
Mnuet. 1.-TWO pianos,) Opera g.
------- -------- ---- Whelpiy
Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Theresa Lombard
Shepherds Evening Song Baldwin
Vera snyder
iosenfee Helms
Ronald Oakley
lie Crepuseule Revere ------ Guy
Susie Miller
Duet. MY. Papa's Waltz -Streabbog
Claude Fortlg. Roy Fleming
Duet. mo Surrender March" -
------ ---------- 80 Morrison
Alice Bradish. Mrs. willis
salute a Perth, Opera b
-------- ---- Henri Kowalski
Eleanor FIiyeley
Sexteite from Lucia ----Elin Rice
Madge Hays
Valse Sentimental -------- Kinkel
Frances Reynolds
Graduation March, Opera 1s3---
------- ---------- strea5borg
Madge Hays. Frances Brown,
Fern Frazier
Aloha Oce Variations ---- Edmond
Helen Robinson
Les syiphes. Impromptu valse--
------ ------ ------ Bachman
Frances Brown
Last Idea OF Won Weber Cramer
Mrs, Lombard
Piano Quartottc tcight hands,
Hunting Eyes Gallop ---Leybach
Mrs. willis. Mary Kranz. Eliza
King. Helen Robinson
Woodland FancIes. Ave De Ballet
------ ----------- ---- Martin
Mrs. Russell
Reyerie. Transcription ----Lineoln
Gertrude rroese
Harvey Gender
Trio. Pearl Gallop ------- Wyman
Pauline Atkins. Florence Bowen
Mary simonton
Alpine Glow. Opera 1913 ----Aeston
Mary Foster
Petite Tonkinosc- -soo,to Christine
Moschellc Howard e.
Trio. Overture. Caliph OF Basdnd
--------- -==b"''i"''"
Mrs. Wills. Mary kranx
Eleanor liiyoiey
Original Themes. Variations
---------- ----------- Si""'p
Eliza King
Vocal Solo, ~ Throw Kiss 10
Dana, - counelry
Fern Frazier
Al the close Of the proGrnm the
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03

Recital by Pupils Of Mrs. willis
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03

st. AIMS Altar Society
La Junta tribune., 1917-05-03
Auction bridge Party

900
The Cordova daily times., 1917-08-18
DARK AGE BRUTES

Make mistake about the German empire Have no pty for it. It is not modern nation 1t IS Middle Age brue
 In the Dark Ages the robber barons the curse of M rope From their castles they saed forth with budons and battle axes riding the lands of their friends radng and robbng their negbor holding captves for ran son. stealing food money and virgins making the outraged lands pay the expenses raids that ruined them.
 England, France Russia, Italy, Canada, Australia, the United Staes these they entered this present plan great of fnance but Germany did not You hear and then that the German finance plan different It The German plan was the plan o the brutes of the Dark Ages The German chancellor has explained it. The of the would be met by ndemnes exacted from Germany's enemies. ~-~s t-~-'
 Put it in plain words thus For years Germany sat hug gng her budgeo boarding her money talking and toastng
 he day The day of what The day when, like the brues the Middle Ages, she would bounce her neghbors rob them of land and wealth. leave them wrecked, bleeding and ruined The day the day of the raid the day when slaughter and rapine Germany needed systems! Her prostrate victims would pay for the
 We'll but! Like brute she strode her friendly neigbor, Belgium When the day she put her foot Begums face and eaped at the throat of France She hoped to have France begging for before England awoke and France and Russia bleeding and prosrae would empty their coffers France and Russia prostTa Germany system Robber baon The Dark Age cutthroa again!
 But the foot slipped The plan went askew. Today Ger many the people of Germany just learning that the robber kaiser not to home with hands dripping foreign gold What must pay Gott in hmmel what for a rob Der kaiser is thsi'
 Buck up, Germany! Stand fast allies! Yet little longer and they will be hanging obber kases and robbr kasengs in Germany Oh, goyl what fest there will be in many when the people learn the truth!-Ex.