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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
FOR CITY CLERK

We are in receipt of the following
communication from Mr.. Fred Arm, au-
thorizing the Ledger to announce his
candidacy for the office of City Clerk
We would ask that all our patrons
read the statement. Mr.. Arm
is President of the Maysville Tea, COT
fee and Spice Co., one of the city's
active concerns. He is d young man
of splendid habits-attentive to his
business and abundently qualified to
discharge the duties of the office he
seeks. He has great many friends
who will rally to his support.
The Public Ledger
Gentlemen: Will you kindly an
nounce in the Thursday issue of your
paper that | am candidate for the
office of City Clerk of the City of
Maysville, subject to the action of the
voters at the November election. The
probability of my success in the cleo
ton of this important office has been
suggested to me many times by many
of my friends, in the past few weeks
but until | looked into the matter
and found beyond all doubt that
was thoroughly qualified to fill the po-
sition, in case | was so honored, re-
fused to commit myself, but now as
l am confident / can give the service
this office rightfully deserves, enter
the race, feeling that | can give the
taxpayers Of Maysville value received
If elected promise to take an active
part in the establishment of an eff
ficient city government, so far as thu
authority of the Office reaches. l low
hard work, and lothe loafer, have
fair education, and have visited per
haps more cities and public institu
tions in the United States, Canada ant
Mexico than any man near my age il
the city. l have many friends, and nj
enemies, and am going to win thi
race on a platform with only on
plank, and that plank is service.
will appreciate the support given mi
after the election as well as before
My opponents are all good men, and
hope that we run close race becaus,
love keen competition
Yours most respectfully,
FRED Arm.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
BOARD BhnQUETED
Members Of the School Governing
Body Entertained by the Domestic
Science Department Last
Evening.

The members of the Board Of Educa-
ton of the Maysville Public Schools,
together with their wives, and the fac
ulty of the High School, were enter
tanned last evening in the dining room
in the basement of the High School
building by the Domestic Science De-
partmeni.
The following was the menu, togeth-
err with the price of each article
served;
Braised Steak, &c.
Peas with Pimentos and Mush-
rooms, &c.
Dreamed New Potatoes, &c.
Yeast Rolls, 4c. Coffee, &c.
Combination Salad, &c.
Cheese Straws, &c.
Orange Charlotte, sc.
Angel Food Cake, &c.
Total Cost 40c
The following were the young ladies
assisting Miss Geisel, head of the de-
partment Bess Bell, Eloise Burgess,
Gertrude Downey, Ella Folmer, Alma
Furlong, Thelma Groninger, Anna F.
Harbeson, Bette Hendrix, Florence
Hotze, Mary Kehoe, Ellen Kritz, Lucy
Jones, BERTHE Newdigate, Lucille Park
er, Marcella Redmond, Ria Ross, Thel-
ma Stahl, Margaret Smith, Edna Stew
ems. Susan Thompson, Irene Willett
Merrill Wilson, Lowell Seldom.
The seating was so arranged that
no man and his wife were seated to-
gether. A red rose was laid at the
plate of each lady present and white
carnation at the plate of each gen
tleman. There were "a present. The
menu cards were printed on the mime
ograph in the Office of Superintendent
Caplinger by Miss Ethel Lynch.
Following the dinner each member
of the Board expressed his apprecia
ton of the feast
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
A PAGEANT OF HISTORY

A Pageant of History will be pre-.
sented by the pupils of the Washing.
ton Consolidated School this evening
at 40 o'clock. 1t is a pageant which
presents the history of the nation
from the coming of the cross to the
present day. Show your appreciation
of the splendid work of the pupils AMI
teachers by being present tonight. Ad.
mission 25c.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
W. b. CANES DIES

Mr. W. b. Games, aged SO, died "a
his home in Ripley, Ohio, on las
Thursday following long illness. II,
was a brother of Mr.. Andrew l.
Games of Aberdeen. He was twice
married and leaves a number of chill
dren.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
ROBERT D. STOCKTON

The death of this well known and
exceedingly popular gentleman occur
red in Denver, Colo, on last Tuesday
evening after a short illness from
pneumonia. Further particulars are
not obtainable. The burial will likely
take place today at Denver.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
DANCE TO FOLLOW PLAY

A dance will follow the Senior Cla S
play in the auditorium of the HiGh
School tomorrow night. This is one q
the most ideal dancing floors in the
city and many will doubtless be pre- s.
ent to participate in the Terpsichorea n
art.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
June 7, 1917,

at 3 p. m. on the premises, ! will sell
ut public auction the farm owned by
her ut her death, known as the John
l.. Caldwell farm, now in possession
Of Harry Burke as tenant under a
,crm to expire March 1, 1918. This
iarm is located about two miles West
of Mayslick, on the dirt road leading
from Mayslick and Sardis Turnpike to
hat is known as the Raymond Pike.
II adjOins the lands Of Mrs. Matte
Raymond, j. ID. Peeds's heirs, Mrs. X.
=. Hopper, Mrs. Susan W. Rees and
Mrs. Styles and contains about 200
acres. II has on II q large tobacco
barn, small cabin, stable and other
outbuildings. The principal residence
was recently burned down.
Full possession will be given on
March 1, 1918, ut ii is already rented
;ntil then. The purchaser will be
given privilege Of seeding during the
he coming fall.
TERMS OF SALE-One third cash
balance in two equal payments due In
,ne and two years with interest from
lay OF sale at the rate Of six per cent
Der annum payable annually, will
privilege to the purchaser Of paying
Ill or any more than One.third In cash
j. +. BARBOUR,
Executor OF Mrs. Mary Eliza Caldwell
Deceased.
II. C.. HAWKINS. AuctiOneer,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

Miss Mathilde Biloro of Cincinnati
a well-known musical composer Of tie
Queen City, was in this city yesterday
visiting the various music teachers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Combs enter
tanned Monday evening in honor of
Mrs. Hendersons guests, Misses Cof-
fer and Mebane. The ladies were
shown many courtesies while in our
city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
American Association

Louisville, 6; Indianapolis, 10.
Columbus, 2; Toledo, /.
Minneapolis, s.; st. Paul, Z.
No others scheduled.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Boyd and daugh-
ter of Limestone street spent the day
in Cincinnati yesterday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

Mr.. L. G. Reynolds will lead the
prayer service at the First Baptist
Church tonight.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
American Association
IatiOnal League

Miss Cora Wallace of Georgetown
Ohio, is visiting relatives and friends
in this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
i. 4. i. !. !. i. i. ]. !. !. 4. !. j. j.
j. THE HONOR ROLL !.
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The following are the Maysville boys
who Joined Uncle Sans fighting forces
yesterday:
Mr.. Shelby Kellem of Prospect
street. this city, Joined the First Ken
lucky Regiment OF the United States
Army at Louisville, on Monday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

Mr. Il. p. Lee of West Third street
leaves today for Louisville where he
will attend banquet Of the Home Of
flee of the Kentucky Central Life In
surance Co. He will return Saturday
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
American League

American League
Washington, 1; Chicago, 2.
Boston, 8; st. Louis, 2.
Philadelphia Detroit; cold.
New York-Cleveland; cold.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

National League
st. ouis-Boston; wet grounds.
Pittsburg-Br rain.
Chicago, 3; New York, s.
Cincinnati, L; Philadelphia, s.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
Farm For Sale

As executor Of Mrs. Mary Eliza
Caldwell, deceased, on
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
TODAY's BASEBALL SCHEDULE
National League

American League
Washington at Chicago.
Boston at st. Louis.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
New York at Cleveland.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
GRAND ARMY STATE.
ENCAMPNENT ON.
National Commander Pat
terson is Guest of Hon
or at Parkersburg.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, May 2S.-
The annual encampment O. ne Grand
Army of the Republic, Department of
West Virginia, was formally opened
here yesterday afternoon by Depart
ment Commander j. T. Piggott, of this
city. The veterans were extended a
cordial welcome by Mayor j. Loyal
Gilbert and Judge ]. W. VanderVort on
behalf of the city.
Colncident with the opening OF the
three days meeting of the veterans
the annual encampment Of the de.
partments of the Women's Relief
Corps and the Ladies of the G. A. II.
we're opened. Tho former was conven
ed by Department President Sadie D.
Chapman, of Huntington, and the lat
ter by Department President Mary E.
Wallace, of this city The annual joint
memorial services of the three organi-
cations were held last night. National
G. A. R. Commander w. j. Patterson,
of Pittsburgh, is the honor guest OF the
veterans.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23

there on the coaching line.
| Have you seen his burlesQue golf
game-his tight wire performance?
Have you seen him mimic some
"hard boiled" umpire who would have
sent any other player to the club
house long before for the same kind
Of antics?
If not you have missed the most re-
freshing thing in baseball.
Nick Is one of baseball's greatest
assets. He can make an irate fan
{ forget bum decision, bad error or
even that unforgiveable baseball mis-
kap-a boner.
Nick's a natural comedian. His
comedy isn't forced. wondered
whether day in and day out 1t would
not begin to pall-whether being fun
ny man wouldn't be harder than most
anything else, and / asked Nick about
It
II never get tired of it." was the an
swer. as Nick sprawled out over a
hotel divan taking up room enough
for 10 men. 81 get more fun out of
| seeing the crowds laugh than they do
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
'BIGH SCHOOL PLAYS
GlARlSMEN TODAY.
Return Game With Clarks-
burg at That Point on
For Saturday.

Fairmont High plays the Supply
company baseball team from the First
reeIment camp today at South Side
park the game beginning at $3.50
oicIocE This is the first of the three
hard games on the tail end of the High
reboof schedule for this season. The
-nsrdsraen are in good condition, have
BEEN practicing, and are expected ,,H ~
Tive tie local school boys a scrappy
return game With clarksburg, a. at
cIari sburg, Is scheduled for next sat
,Irday and on the following Tuesasy'
Nv 20. the High school will play the
sscond game with the Normal, al I
~hoss hands they suffered defeat a
.5ort time ago. This will be the
hsrdest game Of the season tor tne
Tfirh shcool and should they win they
vim be compelled to play third game me
u settle the matters and determine t'ie
victor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
GREATEST CLOWN IN BAs a cG FN OUT OF ANTICS
.HE CAN TAKE UP MORE
ROOM THAN ANY TEN MEN
IN The LOBBY

laughing at me. Just as long as ! can
pull laugh out Of them I'm satisfied.
"If can find man In the stands
uglier than liam it's worth a weeks
work"
Nick has made a study of being a
funny man. He was funny before he
began doing this. When he was pitch
ing regularly with the Chicago White
Sox he always had the crowd with
him even when he was losing hard
games.
How much is Altrock worth to the
Washington club?
That's pretty hard to figure, but
there's lots of wise baseball men who
admit that he's worth lot more than
many fairly good ball players, al
though his old salary arm is gone and
he has no batting eye.
His good humor keeps his team
mates in good humor. He attracts
rIny paid admissions to the ball
park, which otherwise would not get
there. He furnishes little show all
of his own.
81 think Altrock Is mighty Dig as
set to our ball club, Clark Griffith de-
clares. | don't know just how much
he is worth to US, but he is more val
liable than the man outside might
think"
Don't be Surprised II Nick appears
in the movies some Of these Jays.
He's thinking about it seriously and
he should be scream.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
ONLY ONE KILLED IN
SHORT LINE WRECK
Freight Train Ignored Stop
Order, According to
Reports.

cLARKsBURG, w. Va, May %
One man was instantly killed and
three others were critically injured
when a freight train and a wreck
train from Benwood crashed together
while rounding a curve On the Short
Line branch Of the Baltimore and
Ohio raaroad at irving, two miles
south of Wallace, yesterday afternoon.
ia. Binns, of Benwood, cook on the
wreck train, is dead:
The injured are: L. R. Mix, of Ben
wood, fireman, spike driven into his
skull and received internal injuries
and broken leg; C. F. Skies, Of Ben
wood, a member of the wreck train
crew, internally injured; James Lad
rev, of Benwood, craneman' Internal
ly injured.
All the doctors and nurses of Wal
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
West Yirginian
Flag Coupons

The sudden huge demand for
American flags has had the effect
of completely exhausting the sup
ply all over the country and in spite
of their very best endeavors the
manufacturers have been unable
to keep pace with the demand.
This of necessary has thrown
into confusion all the plans Of
the people who have been distrtb-
uting flags. When the price Of
flags went up like a skyrocket The
West Virginian made an arrange
ment whereby 1t was enabled to dis
tribute many hundreds Of them at
a very small cost to the public.
But in the past few weeks 1t has
been very difficult to get these
flags. For a time we took orders
for them on the strength Of state
ments by the manufacturers that all
other supply would be in our hands
within a few days, but because OF
frequent disappointments we have
decided to withdraw the coupons
until the new invoice OF flags ar
rives.
Orders that are already in hand
will be filled as soon as the flags
get here. This may be tomorrow
and it may not be for a week. The
temperance of the coupon in
the paper will be- notice that they
have arrived.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
Miller School Gym
Exhibit Tomorrow

Al interesting gymnastic program Is
scheduied for the Miller school tomor,
row evening under the direction OF
Mas Laura M. Huntington, gym sup
ervisorl ct that school. An evening
n profitable entertainment is assur'
a The program is as follows:
ames-First Grade-(a) See 4ou'
as Roman Soldiers. ~ Coco
Canes First Grade-(a) Pop Goes
the weasel; Oh Mazoo.
Games = Second Grade = (al Herr
schmidt; (b) Hansel and Gretel.
Relay ace-Third Grade Boys
l ssame s4Te Grade Girls (al
Summer Reigen; (b) Swiss May
prfii-Fifth and Sixth Grade Boys
Games-Fifth Grade Girls-Gal shoe
maker Dance; OBJ Jolly Miller; (c)
Swedish Clap Dance. -,
Games Eighth Grade Girls = (aJ
Norwegian March; (b) Caprice; 'c)
Maypole Seventh Grade Girls.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
Wilson to Direct
E. N. s. Summer School

The summer term of the Fairmont
State Normal school will open on June
the 18th and will continue in session
fora period of six weeks. City Super.
!ntendent of Schools Otis G. Wilson
will be the director of the school and
President Joseph Roster of the Normal
win also have supervision over the ses'
sions.
From present indications the enroll
ment will be as large as usual and a
splendid course Of study has been out
lined for the summer. Several mem.
bers of the Normal school faculty will
assist with the work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23

A part of the ground floor of the
new professional Building" was COW
cred with concerto today and work is
progressing rapidly on the upper floors
The plumbing for electricity, water
and gas is completed on the three low
er floors and we'll begun on the fourth,
while the partitions for the rooms on
the second floor have been completed
and workmen are engaged in complet-
ing the partitions on the third floor
The rooms throughout the building are
very small, there being approximately
twenty-eight on each floor, but 1t is
thought they will be sufficiently large
for office rooms. The brick work on
the fifth and last floor is about com
pleted, cornice stones are being erect
ed on the top and the building will be
put under roof within short time
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
WEST VIRGINIA FOLKS, ATTENTION!
AutO.IntOxication.

"This is to certify that 1 have taken
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and
found them to be all that they are
recommended to be. They are
splendid regulator Of the stomach,
liver and bowels. For headaches,
constipation or biliousness they are
fine, never causing distress. / once
kept DR.. Pierce's remedies in my
store and have sold many a package
ans never had any complaint as to
their effects, so judge they were al
ways satisfactory. can recommend
these medicines as being good"
Mrs. Mary Murrell, Of 100 Seventh
Ave-, Huntington, w. Va, says: Il
have taken DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets and found them excellent. For
sick headache, constipation, bill
iousness or sluggish liver they are
tho best have ever taken. They
tone up the system and are very easy
and pleasant to take. am glad to
recommend them"
If not obtainable at your favorite
drug store, send rs cents in one-cenc
stamps to DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y, and he will mail you
a package of the Pellets.
Mrs. John Combs, of 7O4 Second
St., Moundsville, w. Va, says: ~
think DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
are the best medicine of their kind
that have ever taken. have taken
them for sick headaches, biliousness
and constipation and found them a
splendid regulator Of the stomach,
liver and bowels. They are very
easy, never causing distress and seem
to tone up the entire system"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23

lace and Lumberport, nearby towns,
were rushed to the scene of the wreck
when first reports stated that dozen
men had been killed and many others
injured. Details were not learned
until special train arrived here late
this afternoon bearing the injured and
dead. 1t is said by railroad men that
a stop-order for the freight train was
not carried into effect.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23

A pleasant one is made Of May-apple.
leaves of aloe, etc., with no calomel
and entirely vegetable. First put up
by DR.. Pierce nearly so years ago.
Druggists sell these vegetable pellets
in vials-simply ask for DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets.
Mr.. j. s. Quick, who resides at 1S7
oeello ST., CIarksburg. w. Va, says:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
INDUSTRIAL
FAIRMONT

A compact little air compressor, with
tank having a capacity Of two hun
dren pounds has been received at the
Fairmont Auto supply shop on Fair
mont avenue and is being operated.
The compressor is what is known as
the unit system, having the tank, the
electric motor and the air pump all
in one. and takes up very little room.
A unique feature OF the machine is
the faberoid gears, these are made of
compressed cloth over steel gears
and are noise reducing feature. The
compressor will be mounted at the
rear of the shop and a pipe run out
to the front through which air will be
supplied to motorists who wish their
tires inflated. The machine was ship
ped from Utica, New York, March q,
and arrived yesterday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
Personals.

Gordon Colven las been suffering
for several days from sprained ankle.
The injury was sustained while he was
attempting to get off his bicycle.
Mrs. E. Stern, of near Worthington,
was in Monongah yesterday afternoon
visiting friends and relatives.
]. C. Sullivan, OF Pittsburgh was in
Monongah yesterday morning as a
business translator.
Mrs. James Watkins is suffering
from a sprained hand.
Miss Emma Daughany, of Fairmont,
was among the out of town business
callers to Monongan yesterday.
Col. T. G. Price is recovering from
slight illness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
MONoNGAH
Measles Fatal.

Little Frank Goods, the nine months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Goods,
of Pike street, died yesterday morn.
ing at six o'clock after two weeks
illness with measles. The funeral SER
vices will take place from the Italian
Catholic church at ten o'clock this
morning,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23

The victims of auto-intoxication
are many thousand every day. By
reason of the toxins, or poisons bred
in the intestines, these poisonous bac-
terra are sent all through the blood
channels and the victim feels tired,
sleepy and headachy, or the brain
doesn't work as usual. The best
treatment for this is to drink hot wa
fer before breakfast-plenty of water
all day and procure simple laxative.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
DAMAGE Small.

The wind storm in Monongah yester.
day afternoon resulted in little dam.
age other than the uprooting of several
valuable trees. The large elm near
the Booths creek bridge was among
the most valued trees destroyed. Fol
a time while the gas and electric
lights were off, as we'll as temporary
slut down in the traction service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
BY PAUL PuRMAN

This is a story of a clown.
How often have you sat elong the
first base line in an American league
ball game and forgotten that Walter
Johnson was pitching or that Wash
ington had two on and none out with
the fence buster at bat while you
watched the antics of Nick Altrock out
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
Baxter Challenged.

The Monongah outlaws have chal-
lenged the Baxter baseball team for
game to be played either at Monon-
gah or Baxter for the coming Sunday.
In case that the Baxter team or any
ether Marion county organizations de-
sire a game they should address Mil
lard Leeper, Monongah, w. Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
Extending Garage.

George Murphy has been busy for
the past several days making plans
for the enlargement of his garage.
When the plans are completed, the
garage will be considerably larger as
well as supplied with the latest equip
ment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
loHN 4, BROWNING DIES

John 7. Browning, Of Oakland, Nd,
fof number Of years proprietor Of
the Browning house at Oakland, Nd,
dfsd Yesterday IN q santarium at Cum.
berland; Nd, where he had been q
patient for several months. He is
survived by his wife. and several chill.
dren. He was an uncle Of NJ, r,
Bfantz Ok this city. Funeral services
we're held today from the Catholic
churoh in Oakland
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23

mon In a hotel here, yesterday was
sentenced to life imprisonment in the
Ohio penitentiary.
The young man was convicted VI
second degree murder.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23

Games Scheduled Yesterday.
Pitssburgh at Brooklyn.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
Chicago at New York.
st, Louis at Boston.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-23
RsadJustIns Ambition.

A lot Of young men are ambitious
when they start out In life, but as
soon as they discover that a'man has
to work most of the time to get to
the top they decide to learn to play
pool instead.-Detroit Free Press.