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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
TO REDUCE TRAINS

Huntington, W. Va, May 22-The
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad company
has asked permission of the West
Virginia public service commission by
an informal petition to take off a
number of passenger trains on their
main line and branches. The COM
pany claims that the demand for mo-
tive power to carry coal and other
supplies needed by the Nation during
the war makes it imperative to take
care Of the freight situation at once
by reducing passenger service
The railroad did not indicate, in
the petition, what trains will be dis
pensed with, and it is understood off
Gals are undecided just what trains
can be cut off.
There will be no trains taken OFF
Of this division according to state
ment made by Superintendent j. B.
Harris of teh Cincinnati division, who
was here several days ago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine Is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building up the con.
sttution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith In the curative powers OF Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that It falls
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address +. ]. CHENEY G. CO.. Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
IIIlIIIIIilUIlII

tainly made me o well woman. | am
able to do my house work and am so
happy as never expected to go around
the way do again, and ] want others
to know what Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound has done for me-"
Mrs. JOSIE GOPHER, 1868 Harrison
Aye. Paramount, Cincinnati, Ohio.
No woman suffering from any form Of
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia =. Pinkham's vege.
table Compound fair trial.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients Of which are derived from
choice roots and herbs, has for forty
yeays proved 10 be most valuable tonic
md lnvigorator Of the female organism
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
PRESBYTERIAN RESOURCES
PLEDGED TO u. s. IN WAR

Dallas, Texas, May 22-The support
of 100000 Presbyterians and the re-
sources of the Presbyterian church In
the prosecution of the war were pledg-
ed to President Wilson and the nation
in resolutions adopted today by the
general assembly of the Presbyterian
church in the United States of Amer
lea. The resolutions will be read from
the pulpts Of all the Presbyterian
churches represented by the assem-
bIy
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
FREE ADMISSION;
Zoe TO GET OUT

New York, May 23--You can get in
to lots of things at Coney Island this
year. free. But you have to pay ten
cents to get out. So the 10000 Goth
antics. who attended the gala open.
Ing day at the tInseled city, found out.
The Idea Is that here will soon be q
war tax on admission. but none on
departures, Thus Coney qualities as
tho first war tax dodger In the land.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
CENTRAL GARAGE COMPANY
NEWSPAPERS USED TO STOP
WOUNDS ON BAt q. GFIELD

New York, May 2" l.-cause of lack
Of sufficient surg . dressings news
papers are being used on the battle
fields of FrHncc 70 stop the wounds of
many sol ., according to II cable
message received by the American
Red Cross and made public here to-
night. The situation is described as
very serious. Rather than bleed to
death the soldiers, 1t is said. run the
risk of gangrene and other infection
by using the newspapers. An appeal
Is made for increased supplies of
dressings.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
mother SAID
TRY IT
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound Cured
Mrs. Gopher after
Doctors Failed.
Cincinnati, Ohio. 81 want You to
know the good Lydia E. Pinkham's

V e etable Com
pound has done for
me. l was in such
bad health from fe-
male troubles that
/ could hardly get
off my bed. I had
been doctoring for
a long time and my
mother said, 4 want
you to try Lydia E.
Pinkhar's Vege-
ah!eCompound.' So
! ed and n hos car
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

Sour stomach, clogged up bowels,
pimples, blackheads, foul breath are
evils of constipation. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea regulates the bowels,
improves the blood, cleans the stom-
ach,-a medicine the whole family
should take. J. J. Wood & Son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
800 vILLISTAS SURRENDER

Washington, May 23-Five hundred
Villistas have surrendered to Car
rama forces at Chihuahua, according
to information reaching the State
Department today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
James Mackey as a candidate for the
office of Chief of Police of the City
of Maysville, subject to the action of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Arm as candidate for the Of
fee of City Clerk of the City of Mays
Vile, subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Harry A. Ort as a candidate for the
office of Chief of Police of the City
of Maysville, subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For Magistrate. First District

We are authorized to announce Fred
W. Bauer ns o candidate for Magis-
trate from tho First District subject
to the action OF the Democratic party
at the August, 1917, primary,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For Comfy Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank H. Clarke as a candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Andrew NJ. January as candidate for
election to the office of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
FOR SHERIFF

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. Mike Brown as candidate
for Sheriff of Mason county, subject to
the action of the voters at the Demo-
cratic primary in August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mr.. r. p D. Thompson
for Chief of Police of the City of
Maysville subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Thomas NJ. Russell as candidate for
the office of Mayor of the City of
Maysville, subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
Elmer l.. Donovan of Sardis precinct,
as a candidate for Assessor of Mason
County. Subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Samuel McNutt as a candidate for Col
lector and Treasurer subject to the &C
ton of the voters at the November
election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

The Public Ledger Is authorized to
announce Mr., Fred W. Wells as
candidate for County Assessor, sub
1ect to the action Of the Democratic
Primary In August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized TO announce Mr..
Henry X. Childs as candidate for As.l
SCISSOR OF Mason County. subject to the|
action OF the Democratic Primary. Au-
gust. 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
A. Clooney as a candidate for Mayor
of the City of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters in November,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
Announcements
For Mayor

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Harry C. Curran as candidate
for Mayor of the City of Maysville,
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For Police Judge

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Judge ]. L. Whitaker as can
didate for the office of Police Judge,
subject to the action of the voters at
the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For City Treasurer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Cablish as candidate for cleo
ton to the position of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action OF
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For City Clerk

We are authorized to announce Mr..
r. B, Adair as a candidate for the Of
flee of City Clerk Of the City of Mays
vile subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George Wood Owens as a candidate
for the office Of City Clerk. subject
to the action Of the voters at the No
vember election
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce j.
p. Gather as candidate for County
Judge, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in August Primary,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For County Jailer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
John B. Furlong, as a candidate for
Jailer of Mason County, subject to the
action of the Democratic party at the
August, 1917, Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce Mr..
]. d. Easton as candidate for Mayor
of the City of Maysville, subject to the
action Of the voters at the November
election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce w.
c. Booton as candidate for Jailer of
Mason county, KY, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party at the
August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF COUN.
TY SCHOOLS

We are authorized to announce Mr..
c. ID. Wells as candidate for the Of
fee of Superintendent of Schools of
Mason County, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary, August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

Washington, May 23-Assurances
were given by Secretary Baker today
that the American press will be al
lowed as liberal representation as
practicable with the first expedition
airy force to be sent to France under
Major General Pershing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

We are authorized to announce
John w. Eitel as a candidate for the
nomination for County Jailer, subject
to the action of the Democratic party
in the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
For Chief of Police

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Dudley Fizer as Q candidate for Chief
of Police of the City of Maysville, sub
ject to the action Of the voters in the
November election, 81.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25

Aso general thing, when little girl is the picture
health she is mostly moving picture.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
DEAL WITH MEN YOU KNOW

Don't expect the impossible of your and its merchants
Be first before you complain of the goods and prices home
merchants that you haven't had hand in making mpraccale
handle the kind of goods the prices
you pay Merchants mind readers they blind
to their own If they haven't interests
they haven't what you they will get for you low
lower price than you anywhere else They deserve
given opportunity do anyhow but if they do
you will be doing yourself bigger favor than you will be doing
them you know and that be held personally accountable for he
promises performances Try this rule trading hereafter
Also there phlanhropss who expects dollars
worth of gratitude for a dimes worth of charity
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-25
Used Cars!


Here are some red.hot bargains in used cars all
in fine condition, just REBUILT with new parts where
needed, good tires and good tops:
OVERLAND, 5.Passenger, Electric Starter
and Lights; cost $1,100;; used very
little and traded in on WI|ys.Knight.
OVERLAND, 5Passsnger Touring, just
rebuilt, $295.
OVERLAND, Passenger, 6.Cy|inder
Demonstration; good as new:
CENTRAL cEnhGE nnMDAMV
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
MANUAL TRAINING EXHIBIT.

The manual training department OF
the high school has not been exploited
much and but few people have any
being done in that department as
shown by their exhibit yesterday. To
view the fine furniture made by the
in view of the fact that the pupils are
limited to a jack knife and
a buck saw for tools. This exhibit
should stimulate public interest to such
an extent as to induce the board to
supply this department with the tools
necessary.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
sHosHonE SCHOOL NOTES.

A representative from the Idaho
Technical Institute visited school last
week in the interests of the Tech.
Rev. Henry Parker of Nampa VIII
deliver the Baccalaureate Address at
the Baugh Opera House next Sunday
evening at o'clock Mr.. Parker was
formerly minister OF the Methodist
church for a number of years.
The Senior Class Day program will
be given next Wednesday evening at
7:sO. All are invited to come.
The Senior Commencement is next
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. There
are ten graduates in this class. They
are given their own program.
At a Senior meeting last week they
decided to keep their flower of the red
rose bud as the class flower.
The Domestic Science class under
the direction of Miss Broman sent
box of good things to eat to the soldier
boys who went from here.
Some of high school students went
out in the country last Wednesday to
visit the schools. There are a number
of the eighth graders out there coming
in to school next year. We would like
to know how many in town could take
some of these pupils to work for their
board and room. If you can, see Mar
shall Chapman and Earl Swope in the
next few days.
If anyone has any bills against the
Junior Glass please bring them to Bes-
sic Newman, without delay.
Mr.. McGraw the manual training
teacher gave an exhibit of the manual
training work last Thursday. There
was a very fine exhibit, which shows
the splendid work Of the boys under
Mr.. McGraw.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS SUB
SCRlBED TO WAR LOAN.

The following telegram announces
the opening of subscriptions TO the
first great war loan. The First Ma
tional Bank at this place and the First
National Bank at Gooding have each
subscribed for twenty five thousand
dollars of this loan making fifty thous-
and dollars from these two sources.
Washington. D. c., May 3. 1917
First National Bank,
Shoshone, Idaho.
Government will receive subscrip-
tions until June fifteenth for two bill
lion dollars three and. one-half per
cent liberty loan. You can render in
valuable service to your country by
receiving subscriptions and co-operat-
ing with federal reserve bank your
district viii you kindly do this and
telegraph me government expense soon
as practicable rough estimate amount
of bonds you think will be subscribed
by you and your customers.
w. G. McADOO.
Sec'y of the Treasury.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
The ARMY Y. N. c. a.

John H. Rudd, the Idaho Oregon
manager of the Army Y. M. c. A. was
in Shoshone Tuesday for the purpose
of organizing that line of work for the
Idaho boys. The meeting was held
Tuesday evening at the officme of A.
l. Mcmahon. The meeting was organ
lied by electing A. 1. Mcmahon tenn
porary secretary. Mr.. Rudd addressed
those present at some length on the
objects and methods of working OF the
Y. M. C. A. and at the close of his
address it was resolved to form per-
manent organization in Shoshone. A.
I. McMahon was elected permanent
chairman and the following We're ap-
pointed as an executive committee;
a. i. Mcmahon. E'dw. T. Barber
c. T. Borden, Arthur Hansen and L. w.
Walker The work will be Outlined at
once and active steps taken to give our
boys al the benefits to be
derived from such an organization
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
THE pARRAH SCHOOL DIST. 1s.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Thomson NOV
ed to Murphy's west ranch where they
will work this summer.
Mr.. R. Stuart and family were over
from Gooding Sunday visiting Scott's.
Our school. by the end of next week
will have up three pieces Of play
ground apparatus consisting of a swing
teeter and horizontal bar.
Mr.. w. Firebaugh. Mr.. C. S. Peck,
and Mr. Claude Parker were Jerome
visitors last week.
Mr. Scott arrived from Salt Lake
last Monday. He intends to spend the
summer with his parents.
Mr. F. J. Burdeth has bought
Studebaker car.
George Erickson returned last We'd
nesday from the east where he spent
the winter.
Two of our trustees Mr.. D. Mitchell
and Mr.. G. Banner visited our school
last Friday.
Mrs. Collins of Richfield was visit
ing Blrdetts last Sunday.
Mr. Eisenberg was quite badly in
jured last week. He fell and a horse
which he was leading struck him on
the head.
Mr. w. H. Murphy made trip to
Carey, Saturday, returning Monday.
Mr. Garlock from Gooding was a
visitor In this vicinity last week.
Mr.. ]. w. Coats was out delivering
some nursery stock to w. B. Firebaugh.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
Joint Meeting of Study Club, Village
Board and School Board

/ Contrary to the usual order of events,
Friday evening, at the high school
auditorium. in order that, later. the
members might confer with the mem
bers of the school and village boarus
with regard to intensive farming on the
city's vacant lots, with the school chill
dren as the chief actors.
reading of annual reports by the secre-i
tary and treasurer. 1t was decided, by
vote, to accept an invitation from the
Woman's Club, of Richfield, to join
them on their annual Club-day, May
twelfth. An invitation was also re-
ceived from the Boise club, through
Mrs. Barton, former president of the
Shoshone club. Shoshone appreciates
the invitation, but will be represented
in Boise by Mrs. Fred w. Gooding and
Mrs. w. W. Custer. Mrs Horace
Baugh, Mrs. Fred Hill. and Mrs. Fred
Gooding were appointed an executive
committee on arrangements for trans
portation to the meeting at Richfield.
Mrs. Fred w. Gooding and Mrs. Frank
Crosse were appointed delegates at
large to serve during the summer re-
cess Of the club. Mrs. ]. o. Baker
sustained the patriotism of the club by
selecting America" and THE Red.
White and Blue" to be sung as part
of the evenings program
Paul s. Haddock, chairman of the
executive committee on intensive farm
ing, county superintendent. Miss Stella
Cook, and few others. who are inter
ested in the farming movement for the
boys AMI girls came In during the
evening, and offered some helpful and
practical suggestions. No definite ac-
ton was taken, as the undertaking was
recognized to be large one. SO large
that much more preparedness is nee
tssary TO the carrying out Of plans.
The evenings program was closed
with a pa.nc solo by Mrs. Raymond /
Johnson, which was greatly enjoyed by
III.
The Club Day meetins Of the study
rlub will be held in the Parish House
Friday, May eiventh. at the usual hour.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
Mr.. AND MRS. WILL NEWMAN
ENTERTAIN.

Last Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Newman delightfully."- entertained
at 800" Tho spacious living rooms
were artistice Iy decorated with sweet
pease. The lady's prize was won by
Mrs. z G. Merrifeld, and the gentle
mans by Mr.. Fred w Gooding. After
the game. delicious refreshments were
served.
Those present We're: Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Lundin. Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Nc
Fall, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Merrifeld,
Mr.. and Mrs. Price Newman, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. W. Custer. Mr. and Mrs. Wal
ter Copp, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Anderson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert White, ,Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Haddock, Mr. and Mrs Sid
ney Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A Bowler.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelso Newman, Mr. and
Mrs. E. G. Gooding, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H.
Murphy. Mr. and Mrs Hail Horne, Mr..
and Mrs. M. T. Whitenack, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. R. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Disney, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Lane, Mr..
md Mrs. Fred W. Gooding. Madams
Leah NJ Burnside, Elizabeth White, r.
L. Griffin. and Messrs. Gus Keefer and
:. N. Johnson.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04

data which they require in order to
determine the number of guards at
these various points,
WHEREUPON. in consideration of
the fact that the foregoing motions had
been passed. w. J. Taper introduced
the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it appearing to the
meeting assembled that we are all of
the same opinion as to what should be
done, and
WHEREAS. our methods and funds
are not sufficient to cope with the sit
uation, and,
WHEREAS, the above action was
temporary and that aid should be ask
governments, be it therefore resolved
That this assembly made up of
County Commissioners from Blaine
Gooding. Minidoka and Lincoln coun-
ties, ask the United States Government
and the State of Idaho to assist US in
guarding our irrigation projects and
that National Guards be sent to the
relief of the Deputy Sheriffs.
BE 1T RESOLVED, that a copy of
this resolution be sent to the Govern
or. the Secretary of War, our Senators
and Representatives at Washington.
urging them to cooperate with this
community in safe guarding our in
terests.
WHEREUPON the meeting adjourned
And thereupon the Lincoln County
Commissioners took recess until May
21, 1917.
{Signed) W. ]. TAPER,
Chairman
]. W. Lundin, Clerk.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
4THE MAN OF MYSTERY

H. Sothern and Charlotte Ives would
not apear in it, Great tragedy that
grips the heart, and a great love that
melts it. No pettiness-not even in
the character of the chief 'svillainess,"
who excites our admiration even while
we are hoping that her own will
come Here and there faint touch
of sweet, clean humor. Even the po-
licemen are great in their statuesque
dignity. Great, indeed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
aRoxaI Hawaiian Song Birds .
Direction G. w. PUGHE.

DlTecllOu VI. w. I GI1G<.
Frank Poole. commedian with the
Royal Hawaiian Songbirds who are to
appear at BAUGH Is without doubt
one OF the funniest commedians on the
stage today. Incidentally. he is the
only member of the troupe who is not
q native OF the Jewel of the Pacific
Hawaii. Though he has spent most of
his lifetime in the Islands, and has ac-
quired many of the characteristics of
the natives. he was born in Georgia.
his parents being full -blooded negroes.
The combination of the traits of the
southern negro and the characteristics
of the dreamy. pleasure loving native
Hawaiian is a peculiar one. AS mu-
sician he cannot be excelled. while his
comedy contains that quality of spon-
taneity which is contagious in the
extreme.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-05-04
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

The editors of the Journal were more
than pleased to find that H. B. Snod-
grass and family, Of the firm of Snod-
grass & Schneider, are oldtime friends
We are all formerly of Albion. Idaho
where we were associated in business
and social way for four years. We ex-
tend the glad hand to the new firm Of
"may 1t live long, and pros
perv