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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
FAIR AND WARMER
At the Municipal Theatre, Monday,
February 19.

Fair and Warmer" which made
such tremendous hit at the Harris
Theatre, New York, that it ran for a
year there before it's rs. r. o." sign
went back to the cellar, and is now in
it's eighth month in Chicago, will be
presented here Monday, February 10,
at the Municipal Theatre by Selwyn &
Company.
1t will be presented with an excellent
cast Of farceurs, so that local theatre
goers may see it under circumstances
as advantageous as those which gave it
it's tremendous vogue in New York and
Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
Few Lebanon Cedars.

There are now only about 400 Of
the cedars of Lebanon left in the
grove from which Solomon obtained
the wood for the Temple at Jerusalem.
The best preserved are about 100 feet
high and At feet in circumference at
the base. They are more than 1000
years old; in fact, tradition says they
never die, having been planted by God
on the third day of the creation, and
that they will perish only with the end
of the world.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
BEEF INSTITUTE POSTPONED


Last Friday the day set for the
holding of the junior beef institute at
the Commercial club rooms, Mineral
Point, turned out to be the coolest day
of the winter, and therefore the in
stitute was postponed. Walter L..
Houser, the conductor, came to town,
and upon consulting with the local
committee decided to postpone the
meeting until later date, probably
Wednesday, February 80. A good deal
of local interest has been manifested
in the event, especially by the boys
throughout this section who have
gone into the business of fattening
young beeves.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
RAYMOND Martin

was born in Willow Springs, October
12, 1901 and passed from this life on
the morning of February 1, 1917 max
ing him Is years, 8 months, and 90
days of age. AS little child he was
never very strong but as he grew older
and just at the time when he seemed
the promise of perfect young manhood
he was suddenly stricken with the
terrible illness that caused his untimely
death. From the first days of his sick
ness his strength seemed to wane; and
all that loving hands and medical aid
could do was of no avail, for God had
called and he tried to make us under
stand that he was going to a place
where ne could rest.
He leaves to mourn his loss, a mother
and father, three brothers and three
sisters all of whom were with him at
the time. Services were conducted at
the home by Rev. S. Cookson of
Waldwick. Interment at Graceland,
Mineral Point.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors who came to us during
the illness and death of our beloved son
and brother also for the beautiful
floral offer e1lngs.-MR and MRS GEORGE
MARTIN and family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
GIRLS PROVE BEST SPELLERS
Winners Get Silver Medals In State
Wide Contest

Schoolgirls are better spell
ers than boys, the results Of the state
wide spelling bee conducted by the
state education and agricultural de-
partments indicate. Of the winners of
these contests in up state counties
more than 70 per cent are girls.
The contests were held simultaneous
ly in 10000 schools and the results
checked up in the presence Of official
referees. The winners were to be re-
warded with trip to the state fair
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
REMEMBERS LOW PRICES.
Man Would Not Sell His Eggs For 8
Cents a Dozen,

Cents Dozen.
Macon, Mo.-"Peopie who complain
of paying cents apiece for eggs think
they are in hard luck" remarked J. Fl.
Wright, one of the county's pioneers,
@'but 1 can tell you we thought times
were good deal worse in the fifties,
when eggs were selling at cents a
Dozen" he said. II remember one day
of taking q basket Of the incest eggs
ever laid to old Bloomington and offer
ing them to the merchant there. When
he told me he could get all the eggs he
wanted for cents a dozen and
wouldn't pay any more I took mine
back home.
'"Those were what you call real hard
times, as far as money was concerned.
People raised lots more stuff on the
farm, but couldn't get anything for it
because there was no way to get it to
market"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meetings, $50.
Morning Worship, 0:30.-Sermon
by Rev. M. E. Taylor.
Sunday School. II AS Glasses for all.
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League, 6:30
Evening Worship, 7:3O. = Gospel
service in charge of Taylor and Davies,
Evangelists.
Save Thursday evening for the regu-
lar Prayer service.
A general invitation to all our ser
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
the MADISON DEMOCRAT In
NEW FORM

The Madison Democrat, always we'll
printed, now presents an improved
Typographical appearance. A battery of
new machines sets it mp in a neat seven
point letter; and it is printed on a new
press in eight column quarto form.
The Democrat goes to press at a later
hour than the Chicago morning papers;
and often contains important news in
advance Of them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
Russell Curnow

died at the home of his parents, MI
and Mrs Edward Curnow, Jr., at about
eight o'clock Tuesday evening. He
was operated on for appendicitis on
January %. and up to a short time be-
fore his death hopes were entertain for
his recovery. His death is most sad,
as he was the only son and a manly
little fellow. The parents and other
relatives have the sympathy of the
community in their great affection.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
TOLD 10 THE PRINTER

John Truan, Forest Hill, Las Find
enclosed check to extend my subscrip-
tion to The Democrat | have been
sick for the past six months; just able
to keep out of bed. l want the home
news that | find in The Democrat.
Fine weather here; and flowers bloom
ing all around.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
JOBS FOR HUNCHBACKS.
Normal Men Too Strong, Can't Use
Girls, Says Chicago Firm.

Chicago. - In the help wanted col
umns was the ad., "Three hunchbacks
wanted; easy work; steady and profit
able, if competent"
Inquiry developed that the cripples
were wanted to operate machines in ar
envelope factory, where delicacy Of
touch is required.
Said one of the firm seeking men !:
"Girls have been operating these ma
chimes. Now we must operate night as
well as day and cannot employ women
for the night work. A normal man is
too strong and is apt to be too clumsy.
A hunchback is generally a delicate
worker"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
FARMERS COOP. PACKING co
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Farmers
Co. Operative Packing company will be
held at Madison, Tuesday, February 13.
A special train will leave east side Chi
cago, Milwaukee and st. Paul depot,
(Which is practically across from the
Chicago and Northwestern depot at
:15 for the plant and will return after
the meeting is over.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08

last September, but the prevalence OF
infantile paralysis deprived them Of
that pleasure. Instead DR.. John 81.
Finley and Charles S. Wilson sent each
winner a certificate of proficiency and
silver medal bearing the seal Of the
state OF New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
CRADLE OF AZTEC RACE.
Prehistoric Settlements i'm New Mexico
Reveal Pictures of Extinct Animals.

Tucson, Ariz.-Relics Of huge settle
ments Of prehistoric race Of highly
civilized Indians who built great dams
and irrigated desert land in the south
western corner of New Mexico have
been found by Ranger Don S. Sullivan,
who reported his discovery to the for
estry headquarters here.
His report has been forwarded to the
American Archaeological association.
Picture writing which showed the di-
nosaur and the four toed horse was
found on a crude paper made of reeds
and On walls of caves.
Ranger Sullivan reported that he be-
lieved the settlements We're the Origi-
nal dwellings of the Aztec race.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
MsS George Jackson.

died at the family home in this city
this Wednesday morning. She had
been ill with pneumonia for more than
a week, and her death though extreme
ly sad, was not wholly unexpected
She leaves to mourn her death, her hus
band and several children, to whom the
hearts of the people go out in deepest
sympathy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
TRINITY CHURCH NOTICES.
F. p. O. Reed, Rector.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

SUNDAY SERVICES.
Sunday Feb. II. Sexagesima.
Holy Eucharist, 500 a. IN.
Morning Prayer 1890.
Evening Prayer, 7:30.
Guild meets at the Parish house,
Thursday $50 p. m.
Subject of sermons "a. m. "FOre
notes of Lent" p. m. "DOes the Epis-
copaI Church believe in Revivals?"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
Thcwa-Good.

Miss Marie Althea Thoma, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs A. W. Thoma of this
city, and Lieutenant Howard Harrison
Good of the United States Navy, were
united in marriage Tuesday morning,
January 80, 1884, at 9 o'clock, at the st.
Pauls Parsonage, Father O. Reilly of :
6ciating. The bride was attended by
Miss Katherine Davies and Mr. Anthony
Thoma, brother of the bride, acted as
best man.
The bride is q favorite in our social
circles and is a graduate of st. Clara s
college, Sinsinawa, and of the New Eng
land Conservatory of Music, Boston, and
is highly accomplished musician. The
groom is graduate of Annapolis, class
of 1912
The happy couple departed on the
afternoon train for points of interest in
the east, and will go for stay of sew
eral months to Charleston, S. c., where
the groom's duties are with the torpedo
boat Reid, of the reserve fleet, thence to
Galveston, Texas. Many friends extend
congratulations and good wishes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
VETERAN OE THE CRIMEAN WAR

In the death of Mr.. Thomas Jelliffe
of Mineral Point, a veteran of the Cri-
mean war passed away. He belonged
to corps Of what were known as "Sap-
pers and Miners" and were very effec-
tive in digging trenches and undermin-
ing fortresses.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
PUBLIC SALE POSTPONED

The auction of Louis Hittesdorf, near
Fayette, which was advertised for
Monday last, has been postponed until
Friday, February 16.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
THE WOMAN'S CIVIC CLUB

Regular monthly meeting of the
Civic club will be held in the council
chamber, Saturday p. M, February 10.
Election of officers. Members are
urged to be present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
MINERAL POINT BAND DANCE

The city band will hold dance in
Community Hall. Friday night, Febru
ary Is. There will be music by the
full band. Good music and good
time is assured.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
Optimistic Thought.

A pedant is looked upon as a wise
man among fools, but only as fool
among wise men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
The Mineral Point Fair.

The Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
at Mineral Point will be held August
81 to "a, 1917.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST

For the Week Beginning Sunday,
February a, 1917.
The weather will be generally fair
except for snow Wednesday or Thurs
day. The temperature will be some
what below the seasonal normal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
w. J. G, Bond, Pastor.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

l9:so 9:so a. H. n Public Worship.
11:45 a. m. Sunday School.
$50 p. m. Christian Endeavor.
Weekly prayer meeting Thursday at
80 p m. Strangers always welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-02-08

Beef Institute at Livingston, Tuesday
February 20.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
FOOD FOR FRANCE FUND
 CONTINUES TO. GROW
Sum of $1,o25 Has Already Been For- warded from Norwich - Additional
 Collections.

Recent additions to the food for France fund include:
 Greene avenue and Washington street, from Christ church to Sachen street, Mrs. Daniel s. Haviland col lector $220.
 Broadway, east side. Mrs. George W. Carroll, Miss Louise B. Meech col Iectors, Ss61o
 Boswell avenue. Mrs. William H. Dawley collector $2.70.
 Cedar and Fountain streets, Miss Louise Ernst collector, $5.50.
 East Great Plain (additionaD, Mrs. c. E. Carpenter collector $9.70.
 The total amount thus far sent to Mrs. Beach in Hartford by Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson, local chairman, Is $1,025.
 Since June. Miss Spencer has sent s15, 900 worth of food to France.
 Last week she spoke in Stonington end Lyme and met an enthusiastic response from the women of those towns.
 Since the beginning of the war no fund has been moro appealing to Nor wich people than has this. the claims or American generosity of brave and impoverished France having been im-
 Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson of Norwich will continue to forward all donations. small or large, as received.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
HEAVY FINES FOR LIQUOR VIOlATORS
Four New Londoners Presented Before Judge Waller in Criminal Common Please Court Here Tuesday-Bonds Called in Casss Against Joseph and Helen Bensravitch, Charged With Theft.

Heavy fines for violation of the liquor law were imposed on four New Londoners at the criminal session of the court of common pleas held in this city on Tuesday with Judge Charles B. Waller on the bench.
 Rocco Gentilello was charged on four counts with illegal selling of liquor. He was fined s200 and costs on the first two counts, was given 50 days in jail on the third count. and the fourth count was continued.
 The two cases against Nora Potter of New London, charged with illegal liquor selling were continued.
 Richard Sabagh was fined $125 for violation of the liquor laws Salvatore Macrina was fined $2o0 and costs for selling liquor illegally.
 James Lyman, who conducted club at the corner of Bradley and At lantic streets, New London, was fin ed $200 for the same offense.
 James N. Reed was fined $200 and costs for keeping a house of i'll fame in Bank street, New London
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
NORWICH ITALIAN BAND
 HAD PROFITABLE SOCIAL.
About SIPS Cleared as Result os Dance
 Following Columbus Day Parade.

The result of the Columbus day so- cial and dance following the hne street parade has proved very satis- factory to the Norwich Italian band. Not only did the band and its friends oo honor to the il1ustrious discoverer ct America, make a splendid appear ance and have an enjoyable day, but about $123 was cleared.
 Those who contributed to defray the expenses of. the band were Bruno Pedace $5. Antonio Longo S5. Joseph Tomaino $5. Federico Madeio s, Nino Di Palma $5. Rafael Di Vito 35, Cereno Del Carlo $5, Giusippe Marto- rim s5. Genes Dechinico s5, Saraflno Seiglizo s. Fflippo Pusatire $2, Gius- cope Lacavera $2. Austino Lacavera $1, Luiegi Rine1la $1. Liveni Brothers 8, Peter Costandi s3: total $62.
 Vincenzo Lumingnaro donated two handsome bouquets. A friend contrib uted $1. Cummings 6 Ring $1 Dr. J. W. Callahan g. W. H. Nicholson 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

red letter days. Mrs. Jennie R. P Scripture, Willimantic: medal con among foreieners r CT Mrs Mrs Mary T E Ma bic, Danbury: flower mission, Mrs Margaret E. Hood, South Manchester; work among soldiers and sailors, M>O Carrie A. Grigys. Willimantic; medi- cal temperance, Mrs. A. B. Peckham Warehouse Point. ceioperation with missionary societies, Mrs. Emily Clark Scott, New Haven; fairs and open air meetings. Miss Harriet G. Cross. Nor wich, Union Signal reporter, Mrs. Mary B. Wilson, Plantsville.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
SPECIAL SERVICE AT
 THE, SPIRITUAL ACADEMY
Henri Sentner Secured for seanos This Month.

For some time the First Spiritual union of this city has been desirous of securing the services of Henri Sentner for a week evening seance.
 Mro Sentner is pastor of tho First Spiritualist church of Worcester Mass, and is considered the leading ballot medium upon the spiritua1istic platform. rapidity of the messages given made the services at which MT. Sentner of ficiated the most largely attended of any held at Lake Pleasant during the recent camp meetins season.
 ferred to have had him for a Sunday, the officers are gratifed to have se- cured MT. Sentner for a special ser emy, Park street. Tuesday evening vice to be held at the Spiritual acad Oct 23
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

The case against Clifford Kelley of Colchester, charged with theft, was continued.
 Thomas Howe of New London paid SIS ana costs for violation os the au- tornobile laws.
 Bonds were called in the cases against Joseph and Helen Bengra- witch, charged with the theft of lumber in Norwich.
 The case agafnst H. M Thomas charged with violation of the auto mobile law waS continued.
 The case Of the state vs. Elmer Car ter was continued.
 Salvatore ~MAcrina of New London entered plea of guilty to the charge Of illegal selling of liquor and was fined S200 and costs. He paid.
 The cate against George Godek charged with breaking windows i'll Jewett City, was nolfed.
 The court will come in Wednesday to try the case against Solon Starr of New London who-is accused of illegal sale of liquor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

with your Compound for the benefit of other mothers. = MADAME EUGENE BEDARD, 55S Main Street, Springfield. Mass.
 Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound is so successful in overcoming woman's ills because it contains the tonic, strengthening properties of good old fashioned roots and herbs, which act on the female organism. Women from all parts of the country are continually testifying to it's strengthening, curative influence.
 If you want special advice write Lydia D. Pinkham Medicine Go. (confi- dentiaD, Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read, and answered by women only.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

An Eighteenth Century SiIvsrsni,

An Eighteenth Century SiIvsrsrnith.
 Reference was made in The Bulletin recently to Jose ph Carpenter born in l747. one of the towns enterprising silversmiths, whose old shop facing Norwich Town green has been restored through the liperality of public spirit. cd friends, in and out of town.
 Through the courtesy of the owner. Mrs. Elisha Edgerton Rogers, of Di- vision street. Norwich, there is here reproduced the business card of Jo- seph Carpenter. The engraved copper plate from which his cards were printed was found a few years ago in the ancient shop.
 On the card his name is surrounded
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

by a graceful grouping of silver tea set, cake basket. mug. spoons, tongs, buckles. watches. rings, a clock and . knife box. illustrating the articles in which he dealt.
 At the top appears the words Arts and Science" 0li a ribbon scroll, while cheruhs floating on clouds hover over these treasures.
 It is doubtful if another such an cient business card can be produced il the state. if in America. Naturally, il is a treasured posssssion of Mrs. Rog CTS, who has done much to aid Con necticut's antiqLarians and historian. in securing facts relating to early sI. yer of Connecticut and It's makers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
To Join Polish Army.

Tuesday evening there was a spe- cial service at St. Joseph's church at 6:30 for the six Polish young men who left Tuesday to join the army being raised among their countrymen to
 fight for the allies. Father l. V. Ma ciejewski spoke briefly to the men. The benediction of the Blessed Sacra- ment was given the men who are leav- ing by Father Maciejewski. They were escorted to the station by the Polish band. The men will enlist at the recruiting station in Bridgeport. They left on the 7.10 train.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
HAIR COMING OUT7

Dandruff causes a feverish irritation of the scalp. the hair roots shrink loosen and then the hair comes out fast. To stop falling hair at once and rid the scalp of every particle of dan druff get a 25-cent bottle of Dande- rine at any drug store, pour a little in your hand and rub it into the scalp. After a few applications the hair stops coming out and you can't find any dandruff.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
Chaplain at Atlanta Penitentiarv,

With reference to Father Byrne formerly of this city and now chaplain at Atlanta Penitentiary, Atlanta, Ga, Good Word" the prison paper says: Father Byrne said mass. Sept. End and later was cordially introduced by Chaplain Sewell at the general service. He mae a most favorable impression by his simple, direct. friendly talk
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
Putnam Man Makes Gift to Library

Futnam Man Makes Gift to EfbraFy.
 Two manuscript volumes Of Theo- dore Tilton's works containing drafts of the Fading of the Mayf1ower," "Her Majesty of Memphis" etc. have been received at the library of Brown Uni- versity as a gift from Gilbert A. Tracy of Putnam. Conn.
 Included in the gift are autograph letters of the following prominent men of the Civil War period: Thomas Hill. President Harvard College: Henry E. Peck. professor Oberlin College: Oliver Perry Morton of Indiana; William Cannon Governor of Delaware; Henry War Beecher, Wendell Phillips, Charles Sumner
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

down condition, had
 pains in my left side, so l would faint off, ten. My doctor ad- vised me to try Lydia B. Pinkham's
 V e g @ table Com pound. I did SO,
 Ia nd gain ed in strength 50 I can now do all my own house work and I hope you may pub- |liSh nnV eXnerieDca
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
DIED.

GRAY-In Stonington (Pawcatuck) Oct 13, 1917. Margaret M. Gray widow of Murray Gray, aged 5s years.
 FRAZIER-In Groton. suddenly Oct 13, 1917, Annie Davis, wife of Capt William A. Frazier, formerly of Nor wich. aged 6es years. AVERY-In Colchester, Oct. l5 1917. Lucy E., wife of Frederic T. Avery, Funeral service Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
Road Repairs Prosrsssins-strete of North Main Street Covered With Stone-Personais.

The repairs tc the road on North Main street are progressing slowly. The road from, Eighth street to the junction of North Main street and Central avenue has been covered by crushed stone and the men are busy on the block between Eighth and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
One Thina Certain.

At least it is certain that the Frencl aviators didn't inconvenience any Ger mans at Baden Baden who were talk ing the cure there for gout.-Nev York Evening Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
MARRIED.

SULLIvAN-DONOVA Westerly, R. r. Oct. Is. 1917. by Rev; Fr. Drey- CT. Daniel Sullivan of Slocum and Miss Nora Donovan of Carolina. FERGUSON-DAVIS- New London, Oct IS, 1917. by D. M. Cronin. J. P, William P. Ferguson of Boston and Miss Josephine Davis, of New Lon don.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

Mir. and Mrs. Henry F'ilegras ex- pect to return Saturday after a few weeks stay with relatives in Provi- dence
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

Christian Hoefer and William Wohl leben will go to Voluntown today il the formers car on a hunting trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

The cars from Willimantic wer several hours late Monday evening, wire being down near Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

Mrs. Milo Gardner and son Edward are visiting MT. and Mrs. Adelbert E. Geer of Scotland road
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17

Receive Manual Training instruction.
 Tuesday morning the eighth grade of the Wequonnoc school went to the Broadway school in Norwich for the manual training lesson. A beginning was made on the work for the coming year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-17
MOTHER OF NINE CHILDREN x
Able to do Housework by taking Lydia E. Pinkham'.
 Vegetable Compound

Springfield, Mass. After the birth of my ninth baby I was in a weak, run