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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
WOMAN DEAD IN SNOW.
Found In Philadelphia Blind NiteN'
Beautiful and Well Dressed.

Philadelphia, March " lille he
was exploring a small blind alley IN
the rear of ITO Naudain street to-
day the foot of Policeman William
Nichols, OF the Twelfth and Pine
streets station. struck against some
object lying under the snow. Hastily
scraping off the snow covering
Nichols found himself @a2lng into the
dead face of an exceptionally heaut-
full woman. possibly thirty years old.
The body was frozen stiff and So rigid
was il that physicians at the Poly
clinic hospital were unable TO bend
the limbs.
Seeming a murder mystery the
police at once began an inyestiga
ton Although they examined every
stitch of the womans clothing. which
were of excellent quality and texture.
they found absolutely nothing that
might lead to the establishment of
her identity. There was nothing in
the pockets of the long. expensive
plush coat, and not even Il manu-
faCturers tag was in the neckba of
tho coat Search OF tho blind alley
likewise proved fruitless.
Although extensively dressed the
woman wore no rings or jewelry of
any kind. She was about thirty years
old and attired in a black silk waist
and a black cloth skirt, black silk
stockings. three quarter length
black plush coat. black button shoes
and blue spats. and she was hatless.
She had a mass Of biacS hair and
physicians say that she weighed so
pounds. She was five feet six inches
tall and unusually we'll built
The face is the striking feature.
Even in death it presents the rosy
glow Of health and shows evident re
finement, According to the physicians
al the Polyclinir hospital she was ap-
parently given 70 drugs and drink
and until post norton examination
is performed by Dir ". Fl Wads-
worth, of the eoroner's office. they
viii not venture an opinion as TO what
caused death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

II is possibly to be expected that
the Evening journal in its editorial
on the election OF Senator Martin TO
tho ma jority leadership in the senate
should make some such slip as re-
ferrine to the senator reasons for
supporting Judge Gray. Of Ohio, in
the Norfolk convention" but we can
hardly excuse newspaper like the
Washington Star for matching the
senator in his contest with General
fitz Lee 9in the flush Of the reputa-
ton he had made few years before
as consul general at Havana" What
wonderful things We do see in the
editorial "colyum" at times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

Richmond will not sustain the
eortos department heads in the order
issued by Chief Werner putting the
pi.in clothes squad back N uniform.
II the law against hoot-legsins IS
se be enforced and II the city is to he
ruarded against Haunting vice, the
police authorities must increase tneir
vigilance rather than relax IT,
TIE law abiding citizens Of Rich
tncna viii and do demand that the
~sry best r7ea IN me department and
= sufHc'ent number of them shall be
pus On this work No one wants
Ssprehensible methods pursued, bat It
n follv to call The work OF officers Of
The Law spying ard shopping
we do not believe such character
axation Of the work of apprehendins
~1oiators of the Law should he per
United 70 pass unchallenged,
We do not think that eithcr the
chief or his superior officer, the
mayor. anticipates any large success
from efforts Of officers in unifocm to
apprehend bootieggers. or violators
of the laws against immortality.
II Is simply ludicrous to think that
n man with his satchel full of liquor
II going 10 display himself and his
Belongings consplcuously before uni
formed officer.
How many Of the numerous arrests
made al railroad stations have been
msde by the regular uniformed men
on the beat. On Tie other hand has
not the uniformed officer frequently
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
PLAIN CLOTHES DETAIL NECESSARY IF
MORAL LAWS ARE TO BE ENFORCED

"shooed" the blockade runners TO the
other side of incomins trains. with
his 1mportstions" into the waiting
arms of Sweet or his assistants?
We fear that Chief Werner. in
ordering the dscontinuance Of the
plain clothes squad, has mistaken the
voice of something else for that of
the abiding citizens OF Rich
mond.
We take it that the publication
which tercrred to the spying ana
snoopng" tactics of the men who. in
the discharge Of their duty. have
made earnest and in the main sue
ce,st,l effort TO enforce the law all
arreror1 violators thereof. VIII hoia
that officers of the law should ad-
vertise their coming ana should notify
all violators of their prospective ef-
forts 70 make arrests
The police department If The city
must have the most earnest and
cordial cooperation Of press and
public in it's efforts to enforce tho
laws Of the state and city It is not
possible that they will always be free
from mistakes and when such mis-
takes are made in a conscientious eff
fort 10 enforce the law we do not be
licye they should be held up to
rtdicule or harsh criticism
We look for a reconsideration of
Chief Werners order, and we have no
doubt that the mayor, as the re-
spons!hle official In charge. Will see
this Necessity of Tho work Of the I'M
uniformed men
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
Avert War by stopping German Sub
marine War on Ncutrals,

Editor Of The Nirginian:
Sir.--l>et the United states demand.
and back the demand with her navy.
for freedom Of the seas the world
over not with England and France,
but with Germany. Austria and Tur-
key What is the difference between
the blockade Of German ports a"l the
barred zone around England and
France Let our ships carrying our
commerce and flying our flag 20 into
all ports. believe that Germany will
at once stop her destruction % neu-
trail shipping If all neutrals viii trade
with her on equal terms.
Why not trade with them aIl' Why
should England say where we shall
ship our grain and munitions We
want the world as our marker and
ought to be satisfied with nothing less
We have the opportunity Of the ages,
If We do not spoil II by getting mixed
up with one side Of this wicked war.
Demand our rights, both Of Ger
many and England, and they Will be
respected. Dare either to mOlcat our
chipping. stop feeding fish with
grain and human bodies and Feed the
starving millions of helpless women
and children of England and Ger
many, Re neutral in fact as we'll as
in name. Take this stand and We
will he followed, supported and hon
ored by nations and keep our self
respect as we'll This step. long lie
layed, should he adopted at once. and
with Vigor. If we 80 to war as an
ally Of either side. we will draw ,ii,o
this vortex nearly all OF the other
powers and make it n fact as we'll as
in name a world war and ruin tFa ma
tons Of the earth for generations to
come. Form alliance stand
them all off Demand our rights ami
protect our demands Keep this
wicked war across the Atlantic and
benefit by the great opportunity that
is forced on Us and for which we are
not responsible.
Respectfully.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

The return OF Mr. Martin to the lead
ership of the senate marks two things:
y The decay of Mr Rryan's influence
ia That body. and 90 the purpose Of the
majority there to steer conservative
md unsensational course
1t was the Bryan pow er-then strong
in the Democratic party-that prac-
ttcaliy deposed the Virginia senator
from the senate leadership some years
ago, He had never opposed Mr. Bryan
II tic rolls--had always boon loval to
the partys pronounccmcp9s. both as
10 Candidates and platforms But AS
he had not w'trshlped al either In,
BRYAN shrine or the shrine OF free
silver he vas under the Eryan ban
lie had served well in the place az
leador-had brought 70 tn place his
ability and diligence. But that was not
onoush to satisfy the Rryanites. in the
party; and they took open satisfaction
in the change that was made
Mr. Martins conservatism dates from
his entrance into politics. He was
: Chosen for the-aenate- <t-ttrua
because OF that quality in his character.
His competitor was General Fitzhugh
( Lee, then in the flush of the reputatiou
( he had made a few years before as
! consul general al Havana. All Virginia
was very proud Of General Lee. But
when il came to the scnatorship a
calm consideration Of tho office and
all involved suggested that Mr.. Mar
tin, q sound lawyer and lcvel-headed
man all around. was the better
equipped. and he was chosen
How well he has justified that choice
Is shown by the fact that he is now
/ IN the middle Of his fourth consecutive
/ term, with every prospect OF another
election seldom heard in debate but
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
DISTRICT COURT REV FTRSFD IN
ALLEGED WHITE SLAVE CASE

Opinion handed down yesterday In
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals reversed the district court At
Charlottesville and sent back to that
court for trial the case Of Rinker NJ.
VanPelt. charged with violation of the
white slave act The opinion was by
Judge Rose, VITA Judge Knapp con
curing and Judge Woods dissenting.
The case involves the travelling OF
VanPet With a young woman from
Augusta county TO Baltimore. Evil
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
MAKING TRACKS FOR MEXICO.

We are inclined 20 the belief that
0ruan reservists in this country had
= DIP that in case Of break in
a4ploma relations between Wash
fneton ard Berlin they thould seek
SERVICE with Carrarga.
Several hundred ~ these men have
krossed the border and Il might he
well worth noting practically all Of
ter,r troubles as 20 munitions SNUG
niins have been with person of T"u-
konic conn ections.
Il ~ to be hoped that al persons
who DO not propose to compor, hem
Aeives With due regard to The laws Of
Ire country should betake Themselves
- Other parts,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

was in the full tide of military
strength.
Long. long ago VIC indicated in
these columns that if the allies couid
not place an army OF electives able
to cut the Berlin Constantinople con-
nection in the field in that sector they
had better cut and run for Il.
We notice that winston Churchill
has recently been saying the same
thing.
The Balkan situaton.is fnll of dire
possibilities for the allies. The place
where things will drop the hardest
from April on viii be right there
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
GETS PAY FOR MAvL
CARRIED IN CIVIL WAR.

columbia, s G. March tt. NJ
Ward, OF Relton. $ g.. was summoned
70 HfGcfe'd 10 receive payment for
services OF his father N carrying tho
maliS ~ the sixties during the War
Between the States. Ward accented
the money due for half a century
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
MACEDONIA THE DANGER POINT.

NJ ! Why the continuous operation Of
ohcrtenins German lines on the west
Qrn front in ahse0ea T s0} ,erioas
miIsssry reverse?
s Why the great strain in Germany
ttaeis to take every naa possible
f1erom civilian pursuits?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

.a y %,
Why the cessation 90 .he drive IN
Mold"va? WIS the comparative in
activity along the Russian 'FRONT.'
Ponder on these questions little.
think Of the great l--boat activity in
the Mediterranean which is seking 10
cut the world off from Macedonia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

Palm Beach may put in bid for
the seat of government Il we keep on
risking the lives of our presidents and
people with March inauSurals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

We take our hat off 20 the Biloxi
blacksmith who has sent Senator
Nardaman a forty-poaal iron cross,
labeled Lest the kaise; forget.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

The virginian on Tuesday morning
urged that one Of the Impossible
Things OF the present situation was
khe retention Of senator stone at the
head OF the senate committee on
foreign affairs.
America positively objects TO any
such impossible arrangement. II
Srecedent need he SIN ashed-just
smash H. Americans 10 not propose
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
GETTING HISTORY BADLY TWISTED.

1t look like the British are not only
about to Bag dad. bit - capture the
whole Turkish family aicsopotamia'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

Acts and utterances which have
been passed over with the American
regard FOR general freedom Of speech
and conduct during time OF peace, are
dangerous in war time, Our liberation
must not he imposed upon. America
does not propose TO submit another
day 20 an intolerable system ~
{ r'" 'oae.
It Is extremely anxious that no tn
nocent person shall suffer and it
should he the Sire caro- OF all persons.
and especially those Of Teutonio CON
nections or antecedents, to cordially
and loyalty support the United states
government in any and every emery
~ncy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

No. indeed, Mr. Moon has nothing
at all to do with .'moonsEine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

here ptl "a ger esa discussion
along advertising finest at ~ 5 o'clock
this afternoon. at the business Mems
club, 10y mem hers OF the Ad club.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

10 Justify the verdict OF the court be-
low. IN which VanPeit was sentenced
to sixty days in the Danvilie TAIL
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

dence of the alleged immoral purposes
involved in the case was not regard
ed by the higher court as sufficient
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08

represent Richmond at New Haven
CASTOR fdchtcnstein and r II Sin
grey. alternate, viii represent Rich.
monds musical interests at the ua.
tonal convention of the American
Federation Of Musicians. which " Gets
in New Haven, Conn. in Nav.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
Respectfully


c. r, SANDERSON.
Cartersviile. Va, March /. 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-08
Rugs In Extra Sizes

High Grade Axminstcrs---
6xl3.6 feet. $4,000
f2Nl5 feet -. $50. 90
Wilton Rugs
1i.3x15 feet tnotc the
unusual size1, STYLES are
truly exquisite. and Cu1-
brace rich allover ef-
fects ....... VI 900
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18
VERY BAD MAN is BILL" HART
IN NEW PLAY.

William S. Hart has been seer in
many character portrayals of Western
bad men-gamblers, bandits and two
gun men turned parsons and sheriffs.
But if one took all of these characters,
it is said, and placed them in the melt
ing pot the result would be of angelic
design in comparison to the part play
ed by this popular star in the latest
Triangle-Kay Bee drama, "The Gun
Fighter" by Monte M. Katterjohn, in
which he is presented by Thomas H.
lnce as star. .
The locale Of this story is an Arizona
desert town, and Hart portrays a
bandit Of the worst kinda killer"
which title he has justly earned. He
is finally persuaded by those in auth
GRITTY to become sheriff in order that
he may kill a h%alfbreed raider, though
it is the hope Of the authorities that
both will be killed and thus render the
state two services in one. One can
easily appreciate, it is said, the many
exciting situations that result and the
opportunity it affords this popular
star to portray the character in a
manner for which he is famed.
THE Gun Fighter" will live and
breathe, it is stated, for many moons
to come as one Of Bill Harris MASTER
pieces.
Greenwood Theatre, Saturday, May
10th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18
Isl AS USUAL.

The wheels of business have not slowed up
ION account of the war;" The embryonic panic
following the outbreak of the state of war has
been nipped in the bud. Nothing was more i'm
pressive than the manner in which certain corpor-
iations bought big newspaper space in the altruls-
tic spirit to tell the public not to curtail purch-
asses at this time. The arguments, forcefully pre-
scented. caused millions to reconsider Tightening up
en- their purse strings unnecessarily, and a serious
/, anic was thus averted.
As President Wilson himself said in his last
notable message, the business life of the nation
must be kept stable. An economy panic now
would irreparably weaken the nation in the begin
ming of its greatest crises. With business break
down at home, a forceful prosecution OF the war
,vould be difficult, if not impossible.
The public has undoubtedly been convinced that
departure from it's established modes OF life now
IS dangerous. Our factories must be kept opera
ting, our people employed. The market for pro-
duction must not be curtailed. BUY and sell as
lii nothing had happened is the best advice that
an be given.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18
Optimistic Thought
After crosses and losses oaa gsov'
su,nbisr ind wtssr.

Taxa The Daily Commoawss,th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18
NEED SEED FOR GARDENS.

Some of the school children who
wish to enter the contest for the best
vegetables this summer and fall are
needing seeds as follows:
Beams, 9kra, beets, butter-beans, to-
matoss and tomato plants. It is
thought that many might have a sur
plus Of these and might be glad to
donate them. Please send them to
Miss Ethel Torrey, principal Of the
Grammar School or to Mrs. 7. R. Hen.
son, chairman of the Housekeepers
Committee.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18
CALIFORNIA BANKERS MEET.

Sacramento, May 17-(By Union
Associated Press)-The State conven-
ton of California Bankers met here
today for a three-day session, dele
gates being in attendance from all
parts Of the State. Thu new war loan
and questions affecting the govern
ment's finances as well as financial
problems Of the State will be discuss
ed during the meeting.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS.
State of Mississippi.

To Harriet B. Dawson and L. l.. DaW-
son, Defendants:
You are commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court of the Coun.
ty of Lefiore, in said State, on the
second Monday Of June, A: D., 1917,
at Rules to defend the suit in said
Court Of the Lefore Grocer Company,
wherein you are defendants.
This Goth day of April, A. D., 1917
A. R. BEW, Clerk.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18

II you are not using the advertis-
ing columns Of The Commonwealth
daily " weskly-you are loser, and
% are ".
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18

SUBoCW1fI lON kAIE0 ny pa u So
- Cats ! Week. Sc Gents . Month. ssss : fes'.
Single Copy S Cents.
ADVERTISING RATES ON REQUEST.
Entered At Greenwood postodce as sscond-class matter.
GREENWOOD, MISS, MAY IS, 1917.
Springs most popular Acknowledging.
nAAAAHA
Uh.huh, boys, raise more of everything except
Also a forest Of bread trees would come in
handy.
aAAaAAAA
Sir, the United States are present or account
ed forr'
If intentions would buy bonds, we'd all be heavy
bond holders.
Wobble, wobble, Kaiser Billy; the allies will get
you, willy nilly.
naAAAnn
Uncle Sans roll of honor-the register Of
military eligibles.
Everybody in America has his job ahead Of
him to win this war.
AAAHAaA
Given enough German gold, Caranza might get
Villa on his pay roll.
AHAAnn
Wonderful how your wife has turned into an
efficient food dictator.
naAAAAAA
Hey, you, don't put in all your time telling the
other fellow what to do.
~
'eWolf's comet has a tail" says a news note.
And the war has many tails.
nAnAAAA
One of the signs of the times is that the thrift
tier you get the less you save.
Reseipts for pushing down prices are nume-
rous, vet the stunt is not pulled off.
~
Man should work to eat, but isn't ne entitled
to something else after he has labored?
AAAAAA
One certainty-there will be no "otf days" IN
recruiting under the ~selective draft law.
Plans TO bottle up submarines listens good,
but news Of actual bottling will listen better.
Only thinking Of getting your house insured
won't get you anything, Shoulo IL NC oulneu'
Next thing some hungry king will be shouting,
Bread, bread, my kingdom for a loaf OF bread"
If you'd make two potatoes grow where one
grew last season, you'd now be buying war bonds
= a.
They say the "doodle-bug" inhabits potatoes.
Here's something more to fight while you're fight
ing.
nAAAAA
Joffre lived up to his looks when he declined to
lot a derailed train interfere with finishing his
dinner.
AAnAAA
An investigation of the cold storage situation
il best undertaken by tapping a few cold storage
eggs.
While statesmen discuss price-contre|. price
hackers are working over time to round up all ths
loose money.
nlAAAA1
Consumers care not whether he be called food
CENSOR or BY any other title, just so he'll he .
price-cutter.
nAAAN
Foxy Of that railroad president to tell the l. c
{. that increased freight rates would lower tn
cost Of Irving.
AAA1AhAA
Some justices of the peace boast of the mum
Der of couples they have started on the ROAD u
marital differences.
ahGAnAA
Things must be improving down South Amer
lea way-Bolvia elected a new president wltnou
4 scrap the other day.
"Can 4 U-boat fight Q U-boat?" asks a news
suaner. It has never been tried, but we think
submarine might try it.
Putting one across-the West Virginia escap
WI convict who carried of a valuable BLOODHOUND
th1t VII nut on his trail.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18

optimistls Thought
Even Innocence itself u liable =
commit seeming appropriated.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18
FIVE COLOSSAL REDPATH DAYS.

FIVE COLOSSAL REDPATH DAYS.
Redpath Chautauaua Greenwood, Miss.
May % to %.
PROGRAM.
list DAY.
Afternoon.
Introductory Exercises.
Grand Concert, The Merrilees, Sing
ers and Entertainers.
Organization of Children's Hour.
Admission rs. Children 15c
Evening.
Concert, The Merrilees.
Lecture-"At the Front in France,
Lieut.. Donald H. McGibney. (Of the
American Ambulance Corps.)
Admission IS. Children ID.
End DAY.
Morning.
Children's Hour.
Afternoon.
Song Recital, knight MacGregor,
Scotch Baritone.
Reading-"Wind Tossed ,Sayles",
Clarissa Harold.
Admission rs. Children 15c
Evening.
Song Recital, Knight MacGregor, in
Highlander's Costume.
Magic and Illusions, Reno & Co.
Admission Soc. Children Csc.
3rd DAY.
Morning.
Children's Hour.
Afternoon.
Hawaiian Music, Jas. R. Frew & Co.
Admission Is. Children 15c
Evening.
Hawaiian Music in Costume, Jas. r.
Frew & Co.
Popular Scientific Demonstrations
Of Torpedo with Ears, Gyosope, etc.,
Montraville M. Wood.
Admission SOC. Children Csc.
4th DAY.
Morning.
Children's Hour.
Afternoon.
Popular Reading, Children's Work.
er.
Lecture - Machinery and Men,
Charles l.. Ficklin,
Admission rs. Children 16c >
Evening
Accounts Overdue, I'm the War
Zone" 1.-THE Man Outsida," Parish
Players Co.
Admission Soc. Children Csc.
9Th DAY.
Morning.
Children's Hour.
Aftsrnsea.
A Singing Band, Dunbar's White
Hussars.
Lecture -"The Fortune Hunter" Dr.,
William A.. Colledge. ef'a
Admission Is. Children l5c
Evening.
Circus Time in Fairyland. A Play
by the Leasl Children.
Grand Concert, Dunbar's White Illus.
sars. !
Admission Soc. Children 26c.
Optimistic Thought
After crosses and Losses 1sa gsov
tuiabisr ind wtsas.
Taxa The Daily CoWmcnwestth.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18

Tsk, Ths Daily QvHnaswslta.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18

AfHvsnee.
They are rich, you saxr
Suuquesuopahly. ThTSe SANrt{evse
NJ included Ia their sasvsne yssblsn.s
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-18

TurnIps and Men.
n 10 . truth beysnd our ken
And yet q truth all men can re94
4 IL with turnips a. with men-
II let alone they 90 to seed.
Insert letter ~"
$50 you were Invited to participate
q q proft.sharihg schemef"
EYES,"
show did you come outf"
II discovered that the purpose Of
he scheme was not sharing but shear
!ng,"
@
rV1dsr M Century elant.
Sapleigi-AJiss Eldridge tells ~
ut her family t1ee IL very old.
Miss Knox-Yes; II certainly y -
tnclent chestnut.